BEST (Belgian Electronic Sorting Technology)

BEST (Belgian Electronic Sorting Technology) is an innovative company specialized in manufacturing sorting machinery for the food and non-food industry. Thanks to a wide range of technologies (laser, camera, FLUO, LED, X-Ray, or a combination of them), BEST is able to resolve any sorting challenge. BEST can remove unwanted substances from a stream of good products, based on differences in colour and structure. The sorters detect foreign material, as well as defects and make sure only the good product continues in the production line.

BEST is the market leader and inventor of the laser- and free fall technology. We invent the latest sorting technologies in order to cover the needs in all the steps of the production line, from the beginning till the packed product.
The company is active in more than 40 countries and has a worldwide network of local agents.

Since the start in 1996, BEST has been growing tremendously because of the success and reliability of its technologies. Growing fast is never easy but during this growth, BEST continuously invested in people to ensure good service to its customers in the long term.

Vision
There’s no doubt that sorting is becoming more and more crucial. The visual aspect of food already plays a central role in the ‘retail business’ (for example, at supermarkets) not to mention among individual consumers. Even in emerging markets, where expectations are currently lower, rising standards of living are almost certain to lead to an equivalent rise in food standards. National and international governments and regulators also have a key role to play in normalisation.

Equally, environmental awareness is growing around the world – and particularly in emerging markets. Recycling is often the rule rather than the exception. As a result, manufacturers are demanding ever more speed, scalability and reliability. The need for better performance and sorting techniques will only grow.

Mission
BEST will continue to set the standard when it comes to sorting techniques. Our mission is to be the best not only through our quality and reliability, but also by tackling new areas and coming up with new ideas. That’s why we are constantly striving to develop advanced, innovative and complete solutions for every sorting challenge imaginable.

BEST Sorting in short …

• Subsidiaries : 5
• Number of agencies: 50
• 3500 installed machines in 50 countries on 55 applications
• Brands : LS9000, ARGUS, HELIUS, SPARTACUS, GENIUS, IXUS, MAT, FELIX, TB5, XYCLOPS, PJS, PRIMUS, POM/DYN, DETOX, FLUO, RES

Since 1996, BEST’s horizon has not been limited to Belgium. The company is now active in more than 50 countries. BEST aims to give support to customers “whenever they need it, wherever they need it”. With headquarters in Belgium and facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, BEST is able to serve the global market. Nevertheless, BEST knows that direct contact with the customer, in order to build a relationship of trust, is very important. Therefore, BEST has a network of local agents in any part of the world. These agents interact with the customers in their language and according to their cultural habits, to build a good relationship and deliver the best possible service.