FPS FOOD PROCESS SOLUTIONS BRINGS IN SYMOTAB TO EXPAND COMPACT, HIGH PERFORMING COATING SOLUTIONS FOR PROTEIN AND SNACK PROCESSORS

Vancouver, Canada – FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, announces the addition of Symotab Kft, a specialist in advanced coating technology for protein and snack applications. Headquartered in Hungary, Symotab is known for the 3-in-1 CombiCoater, a compact coating system that integrates flatbed, drum breader and flip functionality into a single machine. Designed to reduce line length, simplify sanitation, and improve coating consistency, the CombiCoater addresses key challenges faced by modern food processors operating under increasing space, labor, and yield pressures.

This addition expands FPS’s portfolio of integrated processing solutions and strengthens its ability to offer flexible, space-efficient coating systems as part of complete processing lines for protein and snack producers worldwide.

“Joining FPS allows us to further develop and scale practical coating solutions that help processors save space, reduce complexity, and improve process stability,” says Ad Bontje, Managing Director, Symotab Kft. “Together with FPS, we are already working on next-generation solutions that support cleaner line layouts and more consistent coating performance.”

“We were impressed with the offering provided by Symotab – synergy, creativity, and the mindset to work together to build a solution. We welcome Symotab to the FPS family,” adds Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.

FPS + Symotab will showcase the 3-in-1 CombiCoater at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026 taking place January 27 – 29, 2026, at Booth C26143 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit https://info.fpscorp.ca/fps-ippe-2026

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About FPS Food Process Solutions
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, serving customers across six continents. Founded in 2010, FPS employs over 1,000 professionals worldwide and operates more than 1,280,000 ft² (119,000 m²) of space across 23 locations, including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and international sales offices. Through our subsidiaries and strategic partnerships, FPS delivers comprehensive, end-to-end processing solutions—providing a true “one-stop shop” for food processors around the world.

For more information, go to https://www.fpscorp.ca/

Finding a better way

Symotab has the objective to bring innovative production technologies to benefit the meat, poultry, fish, potato and vegetable industry.

With our CombiCoater we have made 2 machines in 1 to bring breading on your product

• the flatbed belt
• the drumbreader

The CombiCoater with the flatbed belt installed has the possibility of an even direct take-over or a single flip.

The drumbreader coats the product southern style by flipping it over a couple times in a bed of flour

The best of 2 worlds

One coating system with maximum flexibility