Performance inspired by nature Achieve more with less

The perfection of nature is unrivaled. But with innovative technologies, we can use its raw materials to achieve results that effectively and sustainably support entire industries. That is what we do! We refine renewable, plant-based raw materials to get the most out of them. The results are functional solutions that manufacturers in the food, pet food, animal feed and paper processing industry can use to optimize their products and processes.

Crespel & Deiters is a sixth-generation, family-owned industrial company operating worldwide. At our production sites in Ibbenbüren, Germany and Helmond, the Netherlands.

Our work is based on long-standing experience in starch and protein refinement, combined with technological expertise and application-focused know-how by developing functional solutions that help replace conventional, non-renewable materials and enable efficient processes.

Refinement is the core of what we do. Through technological excellence, in-depth application knowledge and partnership-based expertise, we help our customers reach their full potential.

Using our extrusion, blending, hydrolysis and modification technologies, we refine wheat, peas, pumpkin, rice, corn and fava beans into natural, functional solutions for a wide range of industries. By managing the entire process chain, we ensure reliable performance, consistent quality and efficient use of resources in customer processes.

Functional solutions across various industries

Crespel & Deiters specializes in the refinement of renewable, plant-based raw materials into functional starches and proteins. Our solutions are developed to improve product quality, process efficiency and sustainability across numerous industries. They are developed with a clear focus on practical application and measurable results.

We serve manufacturers in the following markets:

Crespel & Deiters food expertise refining natural agricultural raw materials into high-quality functional ingredients, with specialist knowledge in natural starches and proteins for optimized food products and added value in production.

Food

Multifunctional food ingredients containing starch and protein for confectionery, baked goods, pasta, active nutrition, plant-based and hybrid products, and breading applications.

Crespel & Deiters expertise in high-performance wheat starch-based adhesives for paper bonding, combining over 35 years of corrugated bonding experience with application-oriented adhesive technology and technical services to improve process stability, reduce waste and energy consumption, and maximize productivity and quality in corrugated board and paper processing.

Industrial Solutions

High-performance adhesives for paper processing, improving bonding performance and process stability.

Crespel & Deiters functional pet food ingredients based on wheat proteins and extrusion expertise, enabling plant-based and hybrid pet food concepts with natural texture, clean label suitability, reliable processing performance, and consistent quality for innovative wet food, snacks, and extruded pet food products.

Pet food

Functional starches and proteins supporting texture, nutritional profiles and consistent production.

Feed

Wheat-based products providing natural energy, binding and functional properties.

Family-owned since 1858 focused on long-term partnerships

Founded in Ibbenbüren in 1858, Crespel & Deiters is now in its sixth generation of family ownership. We operate globally, produce regionally and remain deeply rooted locally.

By refining plant-based raw materials, we create solutions that help replace conventional, non-sustainable materials and support the transition to circular value chains. Achieve more with less.

Driven by group-wide research and development, deep application technology expertise and close cooperation with customers, we develop functional solutions that enable efficient processes, sustainable business models and long-term industrial viability.

Around 450 employees work across our production sites, branches and global service and sales network to deliver reliable, highly effective solutions.

What drives our work yesterday, today and tomorrow

Since our founding in 1858, Crespel & Deiters has been guided by a clear vision and long-term values. Sustainability, responsibility and cooperation with customers and employees shape our actions as a company.

Crespel & Deiters combines the values ​​and humanity of a genuine family business with the high-tech solutions and exciting development opportunities of a global operating company.