NETZSCH Business Partner
Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST)
NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing and Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in the field of structured proteins and next-generation food products.
DST develops and supplies the patented Sheartex technology for manufacturers aiming to produce advanced fibrous protein textures at industrial scale. By combining DST’s expertise in protein structuring with NETZSCH process solutions for grinding, dispersion and fine processing, both companies are creating a strong basis for future-oriented food applications.
The cooperation focuses on the joint development of technologies, market approaches and customer solutions for the growing alternative protein market. Through close collaboration, NETZSCH and DST aim to support customers along the entire process chain – from raw material preparation to targeted texture formation.
The partnership is built on regular communication, technical exchange and a clear distribution of responsibilities. Both companies contribute complementary competencies and share the common goal of accelerating innovation and strengthening their market position in the food industry.
With locations in Maastricht and Wageningen, DST operates a dedicated Test Center and engineering facilities for the development and scale-up of structured protein applications.
Shared Goals and Synergies
The strategic cooperation between NETZSCH and DST is designed to create long-term value through collaboration and joint market development. The partnership includes the following key areas:
- Regular technical exchange and communication
Both partners maintain close coordination regarding process development, technologies and customer requirements in order to accelerate innovation and ensure efficient collaboration. - Combination of complementary expertise
NETZSCH contributes extensive know-how in machine and process engineering, while DST provides specialized expertise in protein structuring technologies and fibrous texture development. - Joint market and customer development
NETZSCH and DST support each other in customer activities, application development and strategic market approaches for alternative proteins and structured food products. - Collaboration on projects and applications
Both companies plan to execute joint projects and support customers with integrated process solutions covering multiple stages of product development and production. - Long-term strategic cooperation
The partnership creates a framework for sustainable economic value creation and future collaboration opportunities, including potential further strategic options.
Partnership Announcement at interpack 2026
During interpack 2026, NETZSCH and Dutch Structuring Technologies officially announced their strategic partnership.
The cooperation was confirmed by Matthias Kapp and Julian Lekner, marking the beginning of a close collaboration focused on structured proteins, process innovation and future food applications.
Company Profile
About Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST)
Dutch Structuring Technologies develops and supplies innovative process technologies for advanced protein structuring applications.
The company’s patented Sheartex technology enables the production of next-generation fibrous protein textures designed for industrial-scale food manufacturing. DST combines engineering expertise, food technology know-how and process development capabilities to support customers in creating innovative structured protein products.
Based in Maastricht and Wageningen in the Netherlands, DST operates dedicated engineering and test facilities that enable efficient product and process development from concept to scale-up.