Who is Lan Handling Technologies?

Lan Handling Technologies is a Dutch company, specialised in (sterilised) product handling in retort rooms and end-of-line automation solutions for the global food & packaging industry. Started in 1970, we have built more than 500+ handling systems worldwide. With our turnkey handling systems we bring innovation, efficiency and predictability to your production environment. Lan Handling Technologies is part of the stock listed Hydratec Industries.

What solutions does Lan Handling Technologies offer?

Lan provides automation solutions in two areas. In the field of (sterilised) product handling, we provide turnkey pouch, semi-rigid, can and jar handling systems for retort loading & unloading. Including drying systems and our unique retort shuttle. As for end-of-line automation, we offer solutions such as case packers, bale arm folders, crate erectors, (de-)stackers and palletising systems.

What is it like to work at Lan Handling Technologies?

If you’re passionate about technology, working at Lan Handling is fun. When joining our projects at leading companies all over the world, you are afforded unique opportunities to boost your career. A total of 130 people work at our locations in Tilburg and Halfweg. And we regularly have technical vacancies. Looking for a challenging tech internship? Join us.

What kind of companies does Lan Handling Technologies work for?

We work for both major global players and local food processing companies. Our handling systems can be found in the production facilities of, among others, HAK, Nestle, Böhmer, Mars, Heemskerk fresh & easy, Del Monte, Leo de Kock, ConAgra Foods, Royal Canin, HiPP.

Product handling solutions - 500+ worldwide

+31 (0)13 532 25 25 info@lanhandling.com

Help! How to deal with that new packaging…?! Labour shortage in your production environment? How do you guarantee 100% food safety? Ready to go for the highest possible output?

Help! How to deal with that new packaging…?! Help! How to deal with that new packaging…?!

Labour shortage in your production environment? Labour shortage in your production environment?

How do you guarantee 100% food safety? How do you guarantee 100% food safety?

Ready to go for the highest possible output? Ready to go for the highest possible output?

We handle it.

Our solutions

Knowledgebase

Prepare your production process for ‘the next step’

Our product handling solutions excel in simplicity and robustness. By closely monitoring market trends, you benefit from the integration of the latest techniques in our handling solutions.

Product handling systems

We design fully automated systems for loading and unloading of batch retorts. Whether your products are packaged in a pouch, can, jar or aluminum tray: our robotic or linear solutions meet your needs.

End-of-Line Automation

From crate erectors and case packers to palletising systems: our engineers and technicians are experts in integrating complete packaging lines. Our standard? High capacity + gentle handling + small footprint.

In which industry do you operate?

Please select your industry. And check out how we anticipate trends in your market.

Human food

Pet food

Baby food

Agrifood

Prepared salads

Meat, fish & poultry

500+

More than 500 systems installed worldwide

Market leader

Market leader in pouch handling

Payback

Average payback period of 1 – 3 years

Hydratec Industries

Part of stock listed Hydratec Industries NV

On Thursday 10 June, the Municipality of Tilburg, on behalf of alderman Bas van der Pol, presented the award for Impactmaker of the Quarter to our CEO Kees van de Wiel. The Impactmaker of the Quarter is selected by the Municipality of Tilburg and Make it in Tilburg (Citymarketing Tilburg). Every quarter, the initiative focuses on a Tilburg company that is distinctive through innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

March 19, 2021

Lan is on its way to an energy-neutral building

About 1.5 years after moving to the new building, the Lan Handling location in Tilburg has taken the next step in its ambition to offer a state-of-the-art production facility. An important part of this is sustainability. The all-electric building with LED lighting is now also equipped with almost 2000 m2 of solar panels on the roof.

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Brands we work for

From major global players to local food processing companies.

We have a solution that fit your needs.

If you’re passionate about technology,

working at Lan Handling is fun. When joining our projects at leading companies all over the world, you are afforded unique opportunities to boost your career. We believe collaboration is the key to meet and exceed expectations of our customers and partners. Want to evolve with us? Check out our vacancies and great tech internships. And meet your new colleagues.

Check our vacancies and internships