Hethon Nederland BV, headquartered in Doetinchem, Netherlands, has been a leading innovator in material handling and dosing technology since its establishment. Specializing in the production of flexible wall feeders and related systems, Hethon has carved out a niche in the accurate dosing of difficult-to-handle materials across multiple industries including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Core Business
Hethon focuses on the engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of highly reliable dosing and feeding solutions. Their core expertise lies in the development of flexible wall feeders that provide consistent, controlled feeding of powders, granulates, and liquids even when handling cohesive, fragile, or highly aerated materials.
Product and Service Offerings
- Feeders: Flexible Wall Feeders, Volumetric Feeders, Gravimetric Feeders, Micro Dosing Feeders, Explosion-Proof Feeders (ATEX compliant).
- Liquid Handling: Electrical Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Rotary Piston Pumps, Vacuum Pumps, and Rotary Joints.
- Weighing Systems: Loss-in-Weight Systems, Gain-in-Weight Systems, and Dynamic Weighing Equipment.
- Bag Handling Equipment: Big-Bag Unloading Installations, Bag Dump Stations.
- Accessories and Custom Projects: Control Boxes, Valves, Rotating Joints, and tailor-made dosing solutions.
Specialization and Core USP
Hethon is widely recognized for its flexible wall feeder technology, a unique approach that allows accurate dosing of materials that are otherwise difficult to process. Their main competitive advantages include:
- Exceptional flexibility with difficult-to-dose materials like powders with poor flow characteristics.
- Modular design allowing for easy customization.
- Compliance with stringent ATEX (explosion-proof) standards for hazardous environments.
- Strong emphasis on reliability, maintenance-friendliness, and longevity of equipment.
Financials
Though exact financial disclosures are private, industry analysis estimates Hethon’s annual revenue to be in the range of €5 million to €10 million. The company’s continued growth is supported by a robust export network and high demand for customized feeding solutions in high-value industries.
Shipment Data
Based on external export data platforms and trade references:
- Number of International Shipments: 300+ shipments over the past three years.
- Primary Export Markets: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Scandinavia, and the USA.
- Top Exported Products: Flexible Wall Feeders, Loss-in-Weight Systems, and Big-Bag Unloading Installations.
- Average Shipment Value: Between €8,000 to €20,000 per equipment shipment, depending on the complexity and customization.
Target Market
Hethon’s solutions are targeted towards:
- Food Processing Industries (handling powders, spices, and additives)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (precise micro-dosing applications)
- Chemical Industries (handling volatile and cohesive powders)
- Plastics and Polymer Processing Industries
- Environmental Technology and Waste Management sectors
Capabilities
- Advanced R&D capabilities for customized material handling solutions.
- Full in-house manufacturing from design to assembly and testing.
- Expertise in ATEX-certified product development for explosive atmospheres.
- Strong aftermarket service and global spare parts distribution network.
- Ability to undertake and deliver on highly complex turnkey projects.
Certifications and Compliance Records
- ATEX Certification for explosion-proof feeders and systems.
- Compliance with European Machinery Directives.
- Adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards for food and pharma applications where necessary.
- ISO-aligned internal quality assurance processes.
Customer Testimonials
- "Thanks to Hethon’s flexible wall feeders, we reduced production downtime and improved dosing consistency by over 30%." – Global Food Ingredient Manufacturer, Germany.
- "Their ATEX-certified systems gave us the reliability we needed for our volatile material processing plant." – Specialty Chemicals Producer, Belgium.
Major Achievements
- Recognized as a Top Innovator in the flexible dosing segment by BulkInside Europe 2022.
- Successfully installed over 1,200+ feeding and dosing systems worldwide.
- Developed a customized loss-in-weight dosing system for a major multinational food company, improving dosing accuracy by ±0.5%.
- Expanded the product range with the introduction of VacuFeed, a vacuum-based flexible feeding system launched in 2023.
- Achieved a customer satisfaction rating above 95% in post-installation surveys conducted in 2022-2023.
