Dutch TecSource (DTS) and MTS Foods have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen thermal food processing solutions across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, offering local commercial support backed by global process engineering expertise.
Dutch TecSource B.V. (DTS), part of the Sticomax Group, has entered into a strategic commercial cooperation with MTS Foods to strengthen its presence across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Under the agreement, MTS Foods will serve as DTS’s regional commercial point of contact, combining its local market expertise with DTS’s globally recognised process-engineering capabilities to deliver advanced thermal food processing solutions to customers across the region.
The partnership is designed to provide food processors with a seamless local interface for discussing new applications, project requirements and lifecycle support. MTS Foods will coordinate commercial activities and first-line technical enquiries, while DTS will provide specialist expertise in application engineering, customised equipment design and project execution.
Commenting on the collaboration, André van Berkel, CEO of DTS, said, “This cooperation brings our product leadership and installed expertise closer to this strategically important region. The potential is remarkable, and with MTS’ strong application knowledge and customer proximity we can respond much more effectively to our existing and new customers.”
Bringing Global Expertise Closer to Regional Markets
For more than three decades, DTS has been a global leader in thermal food processing based on its proprietary auger (screw) technology. The company designs and manufactures customised blanching, cooling and cooking systems, as well as complete processing lines, for applications involving potatoes, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and protein products.
With more than 800 blanchers, cookers and coolers installed worldwide, – including over 50 systems operating in India – DTS has established one of the industry’s largest installed bases and possesses extensive practical expertise in auger-based thermal processing.
Founded in 2006, Menon Technical Services Private Limited (MTS Foods) has built a strong presence in the Indian food processing industry through its headquarters in Bengaluru and regional offices in Noida and Ahmedabad. The company represents several internationally recognised equipment manufacturers and supplies advanced technologies for sorting, peeling, cutting, slicing, processing and automation across the potato, snack food, fruit, vegetable, nut and speciality food sectors.
Beyond equipment supply, MTS Foods offers comprehensive application support, installation coordination, commissioning assistance, spare parts and after-sales services, enabling customers to maximise operational efficiency throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Integrated Support from Concept to Commissioning
Modern food-processing projects demand close alignment between process objectives, local operating conditions and specialised equipment design. Through this cooperation, food processors will be able to initiate discussions directly with MTS Foods, whose team will work closely with DTS specialists to evaluate product characteristics, production capacity, process conditions, utility requirements, hygiene standards, line integration and long-term operational needs before recommending the most suitable technical solution.
The collaboration will also enhance support for the existing DTS installed base across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. MTS Foods will coordinate local first-response services while ensuring timely involvement of DTS engineering and specialist technical teams whenever required. Details of designated contacts and the support framework will be communicated directly to customers.
Highlighting the value the partnership brings to regional food manufacturers, Krishna Kumar Menon, Managing Director of MTS Foods, said, “Food processors expect globally proven technology and strong local coordination. Working with DTS adds deep experience in customised thermal and process equipment to the solutions we can bring to customers, backed by our commercial and technical organisation in the region.”
The cooperation is expected to provide food processors across South Asia with faster access to globally proven thermal processing technologies, backed by stronger local commercial engagement, application expertise and responsive technical support, enabling more efficient project execution and long-term operational reliability.
About Dutch TecSource B.V. (DTS)
Dutch TecSource B.V. designs and builds customized industrial processing equipment, systems and complete lines for the food industry. A recognised market leader in auger-based thermal processing, DTS has over 800 blanchers, cookers and coolers in operation worldwide and more than 30 years of experience in blanching, cooling, cooking and auger technology. DTS is part of Sticomax Group.
About MTS Foods
MTS Foods is the market-facing name of Menon Technical Services Private Limited. Founded in 2006, the company provides food-processing solutions and customer coordination with international technology partners. MTS Foods, headquartered in Bengaluru with regional presence in Noida and Ahmedabad, brings nearly two decades of food processing expertise and deep application knowledge to deliver globally proven solutions tailored to each customer’s specific requirements. Its capabilities include engineering, installation, start-up, training and application support.
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