We are Selo.
We support manufacturers to achieve their ambitions with intelligent equipment and reliable services.
Selo’s journey in innovation.
4,500,000+
kilograms of products produced per hour.
€1.5bn +
estimated project value.
2,500
projects completed.
Over 100
countries supported over 6 continents.
1944
Seffelaar & Looyen founded in The Hague.
1970
Selo establishes its HQ inOldenzaal.
1980
Selo introduced steamtunnel technology for wet pet food.
2000
Establishment of Selo Food Technology.
2007
Selo Nordic new office opened in Demark.
2018
Selo moves HQ to Hengelo.
2023
Cordet Capital Investment shareholder of Selo.
2024
Defined a new strategic direction — data-driven manufacturing with intelligence at its core, built around customer intimacy.
2025
Launched an integrated equipment and service approach, advancing Selo’s technology and support strategy to better serve global manufacturers.
2026
Expansion of the Hengelo Technology Center — a high-tech hub for testing, innovation, and future-focused manufacturing solutions.
100+
Dedicated employees working together across engineering, service, production, and support — all driven by a shared passion for innovation.
75+
Trainings and courses every year to help our people keep learning, growing, and leading in their fields.
20+
Team events a year — from BBQs and Christmas dinners to charity rides and lunches — because balance fuels performance and teamwork.
10+
Languages spoken across Selo, reflecting a truly international and inclusive workplace where every voice matters.
30%+
Average energy reduction achieved through Selo’s next-generation processing and cleaning systems — helping customers cut waste and boost efficiency.
50,000+ litres
Water saved every day thanks to our smart Self Cleaning (CIP) technology running at customer sites worldwide.
100%
Commitment to ethical sourcing, fair employment, and community engagement across all our operations.
27001
ISO-27001 certification, reinforcing our focus on data protection, transparency, and responsible governance.
Our focus.
Sustainable progress
We’re committed to developing solutions that minimize environmental impact while extending equipment lifespans through preventive maintenance, right-to-repair, and smarter resource use.
Partnership for growth
As an intelligent partner, we listen closely to our clients and support them long-term with training, service, and solutions designed to help them achieve their ambitions.
Innovation with responsibility
We integrate intelligence into every system we design, driving progress in food and pet food processing while upholding our responsibility to people, planet, and industry.
Selo insights.
Get the latest perspectives, trends, and expert guidance from our engineers and specialists — all focused on improving your production and processes.
See Selo in action.
Join us at industry shows to see our equipment firsthand, speak with specialists, and explore solutions that take your production to the next level.
