Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

ETIA S.A.S.（法国ETIA蒸汽灭菌）is a French engineering and technology company headquartered in Compiègne, France, renowned for its pioneering solutions in thermal processing and eco-technologies. With a specialization in innovative heat treatment and sterilization systems, ETIA has established itself as a global leader in continuous dry steam sterilization, energy recovery, and biomass transformation technologies.

Core Business and Specialization

ETIA focuses on the design, development, and supply of eco-engineering systems that apply heat-based processes for applications across food, agriculture, waste recovery, and chemical industries. The company’s flagship solutions include:

• Thermal Treatment Equipment

  • Spirajoule: An electrically heated screw conveyor used for continuous heat treatment of sensitive and bulk materials.
  • Biogreen®: A patented pyrolysis and thermochemical conversion system for biomass, waste, and sludge treatment.

• Food Processing Systems

  • Safesteril®: A continuous dry steam sterilization solution designed to eliminate pathogens in spices, herbs, grains, and seeds while preserving organoleptic properties.
  • Easysteril®: A compact version of the Safesteril, optimized for medium-scale processing units.

• Heat Exchangers

  • Double jacket screw heat exchangers for controlled, continuous heating and cooling of bulk materials.

These systems are widely used for microbial decontamination, drying, pasteurization, and sterilization across multiple industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial recycling.

Manufacturing and Engineering Excellence

ETIA designs and builds turnkey processing systems tailored to the needs of its clients. Core strengths include:

• Proprietary electrical heating technology (Spirajoule) offering precise temperature control up to 800°C
• Modular plant configurations that can be integrated into existing lines
• Emphasis on energy efficiency, continuous operation, and product integrity

Each solution is backed by in-house pilot testing facilities in France, allowing clients to test and validate their process before full-scale deployment.

Certifications and Quality Standards

ETIA ensures compliance with key international standards including:

• CE Marking for all equipment sold within the EU
• ATEX Certification for explosion-proof applications
• Compliance with EHEDG hygienic design standards for food applications
• Validation protocols following FDA and ISO 22000 requirements for food safety and quality

Safesteril systems have been validated for >5 log reduction of pathogens, including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Bacillus spores, supporting HACCP plans and regulatory requirements.

Export and Shipment Insights

ETIA operates with a global scope and has installed equipment in over 50 countries across 5 continents. According to industry sources and project deployment records:

• Installed Systems Worldwide: Over 300 Safesteril and Biogreen units
• Top Export Destinations: USA, China, Germany, Brazil, India, Morocco
• Industry Sectors Served: Spices and herbs processors, pet food manufacturers, agro-industrial companies, energy recovery and waste valorization firms

The company works through a network of international distributors and technical partners, providing full project support from feasibility to commissioning.

Target Market and Positioning

ETIA is positioned as a high-end, technology-driven solutions provider in:

• Spice and food ingredient sterilization
• Herb and grain decontamination
• Organic waste treatment and energy recovery
• Clean energy and carbon capture technologies

Its Safesteril system is especially recognized by global spice processors and has been adopted by major European and Asian food companies seeking chemical-free sterilization with minimal product degradation.

Leadership and Ownership

ETIA was founded in 1989 and became a part of Vow ASA, a publicly traded Norwegian environmental technology group, in 2020. The acquisition has further expanded ETIA’s access to international markets and project financing capabilities.

Industry Recognition and Achievements

• Winner of the 2021 Eco-Innovation Award at CFIA Rennes for Biogreen carbonization technology
• ETIA’s technologies have been featured in leading food engineering and sustainability publications
• Partnerships with major multinational processors and research institutions

Client Testimonials and Market Perception

While specific client names are confidential, published references indicate that ETIA’s clients appreciate:

• Superior microbial reduction efficiency
• Gentle product handling that maintains flavor, color, and texture
• High reliability and continuous uptime of equipment
• Low energy consumption compared to conventional systems

ETIA’s long-term service contracts and remote monitoring systems further ensure operational efficiency for its clients.

Strategic Vision and Future Outlook

ETIA is actively investing in R&D to enhance its sustainability impact and expand applications of its core technologies. Strategic initiatives include:

• Development of zero-emission industrial sterilizers
• Expansion of modular pyrolysis units for decentralized biomass valorization
• Growth in markets such as plant-based food processing, pharmaceutical sterilization, and green chemical synthesis

With a robust technological foundation, global project portfolio, and commitment to sustainable processing, ETIA continues to shape the future of thermal engineering and ecological transformation systems worldwide.