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The people, not the machines, are the heart of Tummers!

March 8, 2026 — the day we celebrate a special milestone. A golden anniversary, as Tummers proudly marks its 50th year. Fifty years of craftsmanship, innovation, and growth — but above all, fifty years as a family business where people form the very DNA of our company. No matter how much we have grown or how modern our facilities and machines have become, one thing has remained unchanged over the past five decades: the people, not the machines, are the heart of Tummers.

Bergen op Zoom, 1976 – Where it all began

From bearings and V-belts to building market stalls, construction components, and vessels for cockles in the harbor of Bergen op Zoom. No international projects. No advanced production lines. No large workshops. But what was there? Technical Center Tummers, founded by Alfons (Fons) Tummers — built on technical expertise, perseverance, and above all: hard work.

The first encounter with potatoes and flakes? That happened in Ireland, where a flake line from Fridor was installed. Purchased by Farm Frites and dismantled by Fons and Kees de Boer — Tummers’ very first official employee — it was later rebuilt in the Netherlands.

Orders kept coming in, the years flew by, and the industry continued to evolve. It was time for the first in-house Tummers machine. In 1990, we delivered it for the first time in Poland. This marked the beginning of developing our own flake lines, expanding, innovating, and establishing our presence in the global market.

Tummers DNA – Growing without losing the heart of the company

And establish ourselves we did. In Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Tummers has become a recognized name. From Technical Center Tummers to innovator, manufacturer, and international partner in high-quality production and processing lines for the food processing industry.

We expanded across the globe, professionalized our organization, and continued to grow. Structures became stronger, processes smarter, and technology more advanced. But what remained the same? The heart of the company. The way we collaborate, take responsibility, and look out for one another. Machines and production lines are visible — culture is something you feel.

Colleagues who have been with us for decades, who have grown together, and generations who have learned the craft from one another. The family spirit has never disappeared — in fact, it is our strength: the openness, the willingness to help one another, and the shared sense that we are building something together.

Continuing to innovate and connect – The future of Tummers Group

Today, Tummers Group is a professional organization with global impact. We work on innovative solutions and continue to invest in technology. The world is changing, and technology is developing at lightning speed. The industry never stands still — and neither does Tummers.

Looking ahead to the next fifty years, we know one thing for certain: as long as our people remain at the center, Tummers will keep moving forward. An innovative company where new generations are given the opportunity to learn, experiences are shared, and ideas are given room to grow.

Together. Tomorrow. Tummers.

This anniversary is not only about looking back — it is also about sharing. In the coming period, we will take you along the journey of 50 years of Tummers. We will tell the stories behind the milestones, give the floor to the colleagues who shaped our history, and offer a glimpse into the moments that made us who we are today.

The beginning of a series in which past, present, and future come together. Because 50 years of Tummers is not something you celebrate in a single day — it is something you tell through stories!

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