FPS Food Process Solutions has announced the addition of Symotab Kft, a Hungary-based specialist in coating technology for protein and snack applications, expanding its portfolio of integrated processing solutions.

Symotab is known for its 3-in-1 CombiCoater, a compact coating system that combines flatbed coating, drum breading and flip functionality into a single machine. The system is designed to reduce overall line length, simplify sanitation and deliver more consistent coating performance, addressing operational constraints faced by processors working with limited space, labour availability and yield optimisation targets.

According to FPS, the integration of Symotab strengthens its ability to deliver flexible, space-efficient coating systems as part of complete processing lines for protein and snack manufacturers globally. The move aligns with FPS’s strategy of offering turnkey solutions that integrate multiple processing steps while maintaining compact footprints and operational efficiency.

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

FPS highlighted the strategic and cultural alignment between the two companies as a key driver behind the move. “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,” said Jeffrey Chang, President of FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.

The combined FPS and Symotab offering will be presented publicly at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026, where the companies plan to showcase the 3-in-1 CombiCoater as part of FPS’s broader processing solutions portfolio. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from January 27 to 29, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

With the addition of Symotab, FPS continues to broaden its technology base in key processing areas, reinforcing its position as a supplier of integrated, high-performance systems tailored to evolving processor requirements in protein and snack production.