Deprez Will Present Factory of the Future in 2026
The company will showcase its automated logistics solutions at two major industry exhibitions in late 2026.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Organic Food
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Deprez plans to present its Factory of the Future concept at Fruit Attraction in Madrid and Interpom in Kortrijk during the second half of 2026. The presentation will highlight automated logistics developed through a multi-year partnership with Pomuni.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to address the growing need for operational efficiency, capacity expansion, and product flexibility in modern agricultural supply chains. By integrating customized handling installations, companies can optimize their production processes to meet changing market demands.
Pomuni is a fourth-generation family business founded in 1928 and based in Ranst, Belgium. Deprez specializes in engineering handling installations for the transport of bulk and bin products.
The players
Deprez
Deprez is an engineering company that develops automated product handling and logistics solutions for industrial facilities.
Pomuni
Pomuni is a fourth-generation family business headquartered in Ranst, Belgium, that specializes in potato products.
Ben Muyshondt
Ben Muyshondt serves as the CEO of Pomuni.
The details
Deprez designs bespoke handling installations tailored to specific production processes and facility requirements. The partnership with Pomuni centers on a roadmap to enhance capacity and handle a wider range of products through advanced automation.
Timeline
Pomuni was founded in 1928.
Fruit Attraction will take place in Madrid from October 6-8, 2026.
Interpom will take place in Kortrijk from November 29-December 1, 2026.
Culture Shift
The transition toward the Factory of the Future model reflects a broader societal push for high-tech, sustainable, and highly efficient manufacturing processes. This shift highlights how traditional family-owned enterprises are adopting advanced automation to maintain competitiveness in global markets.
These automated systems allow businesses to increase capacity and handle a broader range of produce, which can lead to greater availability of goods for consumers. By improving production speed and precision, the industry can better manage the consistency and supply of food products in the market.
The takeaway
Businesses looking to scale effectively can benefit from developing multi-year automation roadmaps that address specific facility requirements. Integrating custom handling solutions is often essential for firms seeking to balance increased production capacity with operational flexibility.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by PotatoPro.
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