Microfan and Stienen BE join forces!

Microfan and Stienen BE are teaming up in the field of animal welfare and farm automation as of 1 May 2021! However the two family businesses will continue to operate independently in the market under their own names and through their own dealer networks.

Erwin Stienen, CEO  Stienen BE bv:
‘The acquisition of Microfan is a logical step in the further development of both companies. It ensures respect for each other's cultures and business operations and combines this with the strength of a family business. I am really looking forward to working with Peter van Issum and Patrick van de Kerkhof to take on the challenges that the sector brings us. By focusing strongly on innovation, quality and sustainability, we can provide our two companies with a sound basis to enable them to grow and achieve strong positions in today’s livestock farming world. This joining of forces will also give our companies a strong position in the OEM market and with system integrators.’

Peter van Issum, CEO of Microfan BV 
“For our partners, the fact that we have joined forces means that they can expect even more added value, such as through the range of preconditioning systems. Furthermore, our joint development efforts and our larger scale offer opportunities for both our companies in a rapidly changing market. This is particularly true in the fields of animal welfare, web-based solutions and data management, where there are some major opportunities and challenges for the future. At the same time, this partnership enables us to safeguard the continuity of our family business.’

‘Together we are shaping the future of animal welfare and farm automation! Becoming strong together because we believe in 1 + 1 = 3!’