Pioneering Sustainable Food Solutions at D&W

D&W is rooted in the history of D&W Process Technology B.V., a company founded by Leon van de Donk and Henry Wijdeven. Leon, with a vast experience in feed and food-related companies like DMV Veghel, Friesland Campina Rijkevoort, and APV in Houten, decided to venture on his own after APV relocated its Dutch project organization to Denmark.

From its early days, the company specialized in designing and delivering custom stainless steel processing lines for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. However, a shift occurred, aligning with Leon’s background and expertise, as the focus gradually shifted towards food processing lines.

In 2013, Leon’s son, Sjoerd van de Donk, joined the company, marking the transition to the second generation. Together, they set their sights on partnering with innovation-driven food production companies. They developed an efficient project process that facilitated the development and scaling of new production processes or products.

This process was complemented by the integration of basic designs at the core of the engineering process, allowing for risk-less implementation of standardized solutions into unique projects while maintaining full customization. These strategies aligned perfectly with the emerging food industries, such as bio-circularity, insect processing, and protein transition.

As the company evolved and its focus expanded, it became apparent that the name D&W no longer reflected its purpose. Thus, the introduction of a new name, D&W, symbolizing the connection to nutritional processes and the company’s commitment to assisting customers in making rapid, efficient, and effective market introductions of new and existing food products.

Today, D&W continues to build upon its rich history and expertise, forging partnerships, and pioneering innovations that shape the future of the food industry.