{"id":35,"date":"2020-01-13T09:54:36","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T09:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pintro.be\/en\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-06-13T16:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:12:18","slug":"about-pintro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pintro.be\/en\/about-pintro\/","title":{"rendered":"About PINTRO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About PINTRO<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Why PINTRO<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 History<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Innovating family business<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text]SMO designs, builds and sells machines for the food industry under the brand name PINTRO. PINTRO builds both off the shelf and custom made machines. Its clients consist of small businesses as well as industrial production companies.<\/p>\n

PINTRO specialises in skewering machines, meatball and burger patty shapers. SMO, its parent company\u2019s core business is custom built machines.<\/p>\n

Having the engineering department, the workshops and the sales team in-house allows us to react quickly. A strong 50-man team of highly skilled and motivated colleagues stands ready to deliver superior quality products, but also pre- and after sales service at any time. This combination leads to a successful long term client relationship.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”12026″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1582212729498{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8603″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Sander Mollet created his company in 2002. He quickly noticed that he would be needing more people. In less than two decades almost 50 more colleagues joined SMO<\/a>. That includes Sander\u2019s brother Lode (co-owner), his mother Greet and his father Jos.<\/p>\n

The ever challenging (new) projects combined with the family-like environment provide a pleasant working atmosphere which encourages every member to give his best every single day!<\/p>\n

Although the initial focus lied on custom built machines, today the off the shelf products have gained more importance. SMO includes a number of own brands that each have their dedicated management. PINTRO, WIWAM<\/a>, GreenGen <\/a>and FleXiever<\/a>. Sander\u2019s continuous investments in these different departments start to yield positive results.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”why-pintro” css=”.vc_custom_1583739086091{background-color: #efefef !important;}” el_class=”anchor”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]

Why choose PINTRO?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1582212179519{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]

An own ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT consisting of specialists in every field.<\/h2>

Our engineering department consists of young and motivated team members who continuously attend trainings that keep them up to date on the latest techniques.<\/h6><\/header>[vc_toggle title=”Engineers and technical drawers”]Engineers and technical drawers closely work with the client to develop and design concepts. We pay great attention to and always adhere to the food industry\u2019s strict hygiene, safety and ergonomics requirements.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Electrical department”]Thanks to extended experience there are few secrets left for our electrical engineering department. The design of the electrical cabinets, its contents and development are all created and assembled in-house.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Automation and programming”]The automation and programming department always focuses on the best possible, user friendly solution. The functioning and user interface are all programmed at our team.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”7604″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1580974959385{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1582299455304{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”9546″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1584456765449{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}”]

Own WORKSHOPS equipped with modern machinery<\/h2>

We dispose of two spacious workshops with several lathes, cutters, slotting machines, drills, grinders and straighteners. In a separate workshop we operate our metal saws and welding installations.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1582299460776{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]

Our own competent MECHANICS and FITTERS<\/h2>

Noting is too complex for our mechanics and fitters team! They install and adjust your machines to the highest standards.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”8625″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582214393191{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1582299470416{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”7621″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582299386163{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}”]

Multilingual SALES team<\/h2>

Our multilingual pre- and aftersales department provides a professional follow-up for all your questions. We are willing to visit you for a demonstration and\/or to meet you to discuss your project.
\nThe LOGISTICAL department manages all national and international shipping and administration.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1583739095751{margin-top: 30px !important;}” el_id=”history-pintro” el_class=”anchor”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

PINTRO history<\/h2><\/header>

2002<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8824″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Founding SMO<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Sander Mollet establishes his own company.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2007<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”8820,8821,8822″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Idea skewering machine<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Leo Bertens \u2013 butcher by trade\u2013 presents his idea of designing a machine that would make traditional style skewers efficiently and ergonomically. It initially looked like this.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2010<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8827″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

First manual PINTRO ready<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]The first manual PINTRO was ready to be tested and presented to a number of important potential clients. We quickly came to the conclusion that size and ergonomics need to be addressed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2012<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8825″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Creation brand name PINTRO<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Creation of the brand name PINTRO which was derived from the English verb \u201cpin through\u201d or pierce[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2012<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”8829,8831″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

``PINTRO mini`` and Burger patty former<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Development and fine tuning of the \u201cPINTRO MINI\u201d, a manual table top machine jump-starts PINTRO\u2019s commercial activities.<\/p>\n

Following a request from our Belgian distributor SMO builds a hamburger patty shaper, today\u2019s HBF700[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2013<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8833″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Current manual machines on the market<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Further improvements and developments to the PINTRO MINI which result in the creation of our current PINTRO P160, P480 and P720[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2014<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8844″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Extension sales team & development of semi-automatic skewering machine<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Extension of the sales team<\/p>\n

Start of the semi-automatic PINTRO P1000 skewering machine\u2019s development[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2015<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”8847,8848″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Development Meatball former & new PINTRO look<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Development of the meatball former<\/p>\n

Design of a new logo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2016<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”8850,8851″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

First steps in robotics<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]First steps in robotics and development of the PINTRO PICK & Place[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2018<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”10520,8854,8855″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Further developments of robotics<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Further developments of the above lead to the creation of the fully automatic Pick & Skewer machine[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2019<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8860″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Developments improve the P1000 in to P3000 skewering machines<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The development of the PINTRO P3000\u00a0 is came out of the P1000, the capacity tripled.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

2020<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8862″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Cold \/ clean room<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Inauguration of the new > 100m\u00b2\u00a0 cold \/ clean room for tests and demonstrations in a simulated production environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

20...<\/h2><\/header>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pintro-geschiedenis-rechter-kolom” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8863″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

Innovation is the common theme<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”geschiedenis-tekst”]Innovation is the common theme in our timeline. The incentive to innovate is mainly driven by satisfied customers who trust us and believe in our skills and know how.<\/p>\n

At this point we\u2019d like to thank our clients for trusting us throughout the years![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1582281182002{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}” el_id=”pintro-nieuws”][vc_column][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”10″ style=”pagination” items_per_page=”3″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1749823911806-c24595a5-0c13-6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column]