
Leading innovators in steam technology
In this issue of Food & Drink Matters we have featured CERTUSS as our Steam Technology Company of the Year CERTUSS is a steam technology company with over 60 years experience developing gas-fired, oil-fired and electric steam generators. The company is well known for its consistent research, advanced development and the highest quality standards and has grown into a world leader in the steam industry. In more than 80 sectors, such as healthcare, the chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive industries, the hotel business, and the food and beverage sector; CERTUSS steam generators are an established name. Its UK service centre, main German manufacturing base and USA Group members, along with 34 other CERTUSS agencies worldwide, offer the latest steam technology and exemplary service. CERTUSS built its reputation on providing durable steam generators, producing steam of the highest quality that is directly available with maximum reliability and without lengthy preheating times. Its famed water tube boiler principle and intelligent control systems, were developed over decades and place CERTUSS in the centre of the steam technology industry The company supplies compact, spacesaving solutions which only produce exactly the amount of steam that is needed in the production area. This makes them economical and environmentally sound and its systems offer classleading efficiency alongside exceptionally fast start-up time. This means clients do not need to keep steam running constantly. They can generate steam exactly when they need it, which reduces waste, saves energy and lowers costs. Products like the EMX demonstrate the depth of innovation the company excels at. The fully electric generator represents a new performance class in terms of efficiency, load adjustment, and footprint. Electric steam generators are heated by stainless steel heating rods with a large heating surface. The output of the heating elements are regulated continuously via semiconductor contactors. Making them incredibly energy efficient and helping many companies move towards their decarbonisation goals. The EMX steam generators are ready for use 3-5 minutes after starting up the system and the equipment design guarantees continuous regulation of the steam output from 10 to 320kg/h. Each module can be expanded up to an output of 160kg/h and the EMX series compact design decreases the space requirement by up to 25%, providing great flexibility for clients with unique space requirements. Meanwhile, the newly developed UMX supports clients with larger steam systems who may not yet be able to move to electric but still want to achieve significant reductions in CO2 emissions. The on-demand steam generator is designed for use with NG or LPG or both (dual gas). The system allows for continuous modulation between 20% and 100% output and NOx emissions remain well below the required regulations. With its high efficiency, environmental compatibility and userfriendly operation, the UMX sets new standards in its class. Features that were previously optional are now included as standard. Components such as the water pump, sliding gate valve, hot water filter, gas filter and steam separator are fully integrated and pre-installed, making the CERTUSS UMX ready for immediate use. For CERTUSS, its standout differentiator comes from its highly skilled teams of designers, engineers and technicians. The company core development team has been praised for working with an innovative spirit, technical expertise and attention to detail to achieve the ideal results. This spirit of excellence extends to the company's standard quality controls. CERTUSS routinely checks all components to ensure the highest quality and uses only the best material in its generators. That’s why CERTUSS steam generators are easy to operate, require little maintenance and function reliably for decades. The last 12 months have been incredibly positive for CERTUSS. The company has secured some fantastic new clients and this momentum gives it great confidence going forward. Sales have performed well and are up compared with last year. Overall this growth reflects both the strength of CERTUSS’ products and the trust its clients place in the company. We asked UK Sales Manager, Wesley Thompson, what winning this award meant to the company, “It feels amazing and I am extremely grateful that we have been selected for this award. It is not often that you stop and reflect on how far you have come, and receiving this recognition is a great reminder to do just that. It makes me truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of our team. At the same time, it is also a motivation to keep improving, as there is always more to learn and achieve.” Looking toward the future, the company's short-term goals are focused on helping companies transition towards decarbonisation by providing cleaner, more efficient steam solutions. Long-term, CERTUSS is investing in the development of new technologies that use alternative clean fuels, ensuring that it continues to support its clients in meeting both current and future sustainability goals.
See the article on page 23 of magazine Food & Drink Matters 10/2025
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