Ultramatic & Limex: short lines for for hygienic crate washing in Switzerland
In the vegetable processing industry, hygiene is a necessity. Clean crates are essential to guarantee product freshness, prevent contamination and safeguard the entire production chain.
As Stef Stempher, Operations Manager at Ultramatic explains: “Our customers need very clean crates. The vegetable processing industry attaches great importance to hygiene, it ensures that the products can be produced very fresh and very hygienically.”
Those words resonate deeply with us, because at Limex, we have been fighting against contamination and product loss for decades. Improving production hygiene means reducing spoilage, increasing output and protecting quality at every step of the chain.
Short lines and smooth execution
Ultramatic supplies weighing, packaging and processing machines to the food industry. When one of their major customers required a new crate washer, they turned to us.
Stef Stempher: “Because we received a request from one of our large customers, we needed a quote for a new crate washer. And that led to the first Limex machine for Ultramatic in Switzerland.”
Speed and reliability were essential. Thanks to close communication and short lines, we were able to respond quickly. “The offer was made very quickly by Limex, so that we could quickly submit our proposal to the end customer.”
A fast quotation process resulted in a smooth project execution. “The whole process of the project was actually very good. So that we actually got to the delivery quickly and the customer was very satisfied.”
Local partnership, global expertise
At Limex, we believe in working with strong local partners. Ultramatic plays a crucial role in supporting customers in Switzerland. Not only technically, but also culturally and logistically.
As our Managing Director, Joep Janssen, explains: “Ultramatic is our partner in Switzerland. We are very happy with that. Ultramatic supports the customer with import, customs clearance, transportation, installation work. Customers can do business with their own language and culture. Which is very practical.”
For customers, this means the best of both worlds: Dutch engineering expertise combined with Swiss service and local presence.
Long term potential
The success of the first project laid the foundation for future collaboration. Martin Kessler, Managing Director at Ultramatic: “The first project showed that the cooperation went very well and also see a lot of potential for the future.”
Curious about our crate washing solutions? We are happy to tell you more.
