FAM STUMABO extends operations across Europe and US

FAM STUMABO, a precision cutting solutions company, is expanding its international operations with new premises in Europe and North America. The company has inaugurated new facilities in Paterna (Spain), Niederzissen (Germany), and Franklin, Wisconsin (USA), each serving as a regional hub for full-service customer support, technical assistance and in-house testing. These developments enhance FAM STUMABO’s ability to respond quickly to customer needs and build closer, long-term relationships across key global markets.

The expansion strengthens FAM STUMABO’s ability to support customers through in-depth knowledge of a variety of food cutting applications such as cheese, as well as providing sales, technical staff, training and service in the customer’s native language. Local teams are backed by the company’s headquarters in Belgium, which provides additional technical expertise and support when needed.

Each new site is designed to integrate commercial, technical and logistical services under one roof. Equipped with test labs, showrooms and meeting rooms, the sites allow customers to explore FAM STUMABO’s cutting solutions hands-on, consult with local experts and test their products on-site or remotely. Additionally, a local inventory of high-demand spare parts ensures rapid, reliable delivery and maximised equipment uptime.

In Spain, the opening of a new 1,000 m² facility in Paterna, near Valencia, reinforces the company’s presence in the Iberian Peninsula and marks a strategic investment in growth for the Spanish and Portuguese markets. The move to a modern, purpose-built site enhances the company’s visibility and proximity to customers with dedicated space for testing, warehousing and a showroom, it says. 

In Germany, the relocation of FAM STUMABO Deutschland to a larger site in Niederzissen represents a strategic upgrade to support future growth in the DACH region. The new facility offers expanded capacity for machine testing and servicing.

In the United States, the newly opened Franklin, Wisconsin, facility now serves as FAM STUMABO’s US headquarters and central hub for direct support across North America, including the US, Canada and Mexico. It brings together sales, service, technical support, spare parts and procurement under one roof, while also featuring a test lab that complements the existing Sarasota, Florida, site. Together, these locations provide full national coverage and enable faster, closer service across the continent. 

All locations feature on-site test labs, where specialists can assist customers in selecting the machines for their operations through demonstrations and tests to validate feasibility and optimise the product. Customers can send their products for testing or visit the lab for a first-hand experience of the machine. In both cases, they will receive detailed reports, complete with video footage and images, as well as their processed sample material. Industrial-grade refrigerated and freezer storage maintains product quality throughout testing and return shipment. It also facilitates in-line testing of machines at customer sites to evaluate their performance in real-life conditions, helping them make fully informed investment decisions.

“Our ongoing expansion is part of our long-term strategy to combine global expertise with a strong local presence,” said Mark Van Hemelrijk, CEO of FAM STUMABO. “By bringing our teams, test labs and technical support close to our customers, we can better anticipate their needs, respond faster and enable them to stay ahead in a competitive market. We aim to deliver high-performance cutting solutions and most importantly, to build strong partnerships that help our customers thrive.” – Edited by Matthew Camp