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Allsum, meet the company
At Allsum, everything revolves around people.
Welcome to Allsum, a technical consultancy firm and family business dedicated to creating practical solutions and helping to innovate the agri-food sector. Every project is driven by practical expertise, careful planning, and a commitment to delivering real results for food producers and farmers.
The Van der Knijff brothers – independent technology in agri-food
Allsum was founded and led by the van der Knijff brothers: Arie, Gerard, and Sander. Together, they bring years of combined experience in engineering, automation, and technical project management.
As an independent technical consultancy, Allsum can focus on solutions that make a tangible difference.
Furthermore, projects can be managed with precision while flexibility regarding client wishes remains guaranteed. Food producers, farmers, and international partners place their trust in Allsum due to innovative, reliable technical solutions with measurable results.
Allsum through the years
The roots of Allsum: a history of agri-food engineering
Allsum’s roots go back to the 1980s, when Arie van der Knijff started a machine manufacturing company. From the beginning, the focus was on delivering practical, reliable solutions for the agri-food sector.
Early projects developed technical skills and built a deep understanding of the needs of food producers and farmers.
Global expansion
In the 1990s, that company expanded internationally and completed projects on five continents. Working globally strengthened the team’s ability to find technical solutions for diverse agri-food practices and regulatory environments.
This international experience helped the company grow into a trusted technical player in agri-food, capable of managing complex technical projects. This extensive experience laid the foundation for Allsum to later emerge as an independent technical consultancy firm that combines practical expertise with strategic insight.
Founded in 2019, partner-led since 2021
Allsum was established in 2019 and has been managed by the three partners since 2021. This structure enables us to personally oversee projects, ensuring hands-on, expert-led technical solutions.
As an independent technical consultancy, Allsum combines flexibility with technical precision, delivering projects that meet both practical and strategic goals. Clients worldwide rely on our technical project management skills and practical approach to guarantee successful results, benefiting from close collaboration with experienced engineers at every step.
Expertise and industries
Expertise from machine development to large-scale installations
Allsum offers expertise encompassing the development of large-scale machinery and installations, as well as international consultancy.
This broad experience enables the technical company in the agri-food sector to deliver complete solutions from concept to completed project.
Their focus on technical project management ensures that projects are delivered efficiently, reliably, and with lasting impact.
Whether for local farms or food producers, Allsum applies its knowledge to drive innovation and improve performance across the entire agrifood sector.
Our knowledge of root crops and industry: Technology for onion processing
Allsum has a strong foundation in the agricultural sector, with particular expertise in onion and potato processing. This experience enables the team to understand the specific challenges and requirements of the processing and storage of root crops.
By combining practical technical skills with innovative solutions, Allsum helps customers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase product quality.
Producers and farmers rely on Allsum for reliable, practical, and tailored technical solutions for their agri-food operations.
Expertise in agricultural mechanization
Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of production environments, ensuring the practical and efficient implementation of automation solutions.
From automated sorting and quality systems to fully integrated processing lines, Allsum offers technical project management that keeps projects on time and within scope.
This expertise enables clients to optimize their production processes while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
By adopting a practical approach, Allsum ensures that automation systems are both effective and easy to operate for agri-food companies.
Project advice for agricultural processing
Allsum balances function, efficiency, and compliance in every project, and provides comprehensive project advice for agricultural processing.
The team integrates energy-efficient designs, ergonomic considerations, and technical precision to create machines and production lines that perform reliably.
Our approach combines technical insight with practical problem-solving, ensuring projects meet both operational and strategic goals.
Clients benefit from a consultancy firm that understands the agri-food sector and offers solutions that improve productivity and support long-term growth.
Our services for the agri-food industry
From initial idea to operational success, Allsum provides independent technical support and engineering to optimize your production lines. We keep your projects on time, within budget, and running smoothly.
Our services include:
Technical Project Management & Support – Guidance from concept to full implementation in agri-automation.
On-Site Supervision – Hands-on installation support to guarantee efficient project delivery.
Engineering – Precise 3D designs, strength calculations, and simulations.
3D CAD Services – out sourcing and engineering support
- Parts Store – Quick access to high-quality spare parts for onion and partner machinery.
Vision
Managing complexity in the agri-food sector
Driven by rapid technological shifts and sustainability demands, the agri-food sector is increasingly complex. Allsum provides the clarity, structure, and technical direction needed to navigate this evolving industry, empowering clients to make confident decisions for long-term success.long-term success.
More Than Machines: Agri-Automation Project Management
Modern agri-automation requires independent strategic oversight. We combine technical project management with a broad industry perspective to ensure projects align perfectly with your operational goals.
Independent engineering for agri-food success
As an independent consultancy, Allsum connects technical decisions with business strategy. We deliver objective advice, effective solutions, and reliable project management.
Risk reduction in agri-food investments
We minimize technical, financial, and legal risks through structured management and proactive challenge identification, ensuring projects are delivered with total control.
Mission
Value-driven technical support for agri-food companies
Allsum’s mission is to support agri-food companies with thoughtful, value-driven technical project management. We build efficient, reliable, and future-proof solutions designed to add real value, helping clients strengthen operations and achieve long-term growth.
Technical advice in the agri-food industry
We guide clients through practical steps based on deep industry experience. Our independent technical advice bridges strategy and execution, ensuring every decision enhances performance. With Allsum, companies gain a trusted partner who understands their challenges.
Project support and engineering with an investor perspective
We approach engineering with an investment mindset, focusing on sustainable growth and a measurable return. By balancing innovation with financial responsibility, we help clients make confident, future-proof decisions.
How we operate
Project technical support
Allsum begins every project by understanding the client’s challenges and goals, which forms the basis for tailored, project-based technical support. This ensures that solutions are practical, effective, and aligned with the specific needs of agri-food operations. Clients benefit from a structured approach that combines technical expertise with practical guidance.
From ideas to mechanical design and implementation
We translate concepts into practical technical solutions, from mechanical design and simulations to full implementation. By connecting early ideas with real-world production, Allsum ensures that projects are both innovative and reliable. Our comprehensive approach enables clients to efficiently bring new machines and systems to life.
Clear and open communication
Transparent communication is central to every phase of our projects, ensuring clients remain fully informed and involved. This open approach enables rapid decision-making and ensures alignment with project objectives. Clients experience a smooth process with fewer surprises and better results.
Customer-oriented technical project delivery
Allsum’s involvement is flexible, ranging from individual components to complete system development, while always guaranteeing customer-oriented technical project delivery. We prioritize practical solutions, timely execution, and measurable results. By putting the customer first, Allsum delivers projects that meet both operational and strategic goals.
Why customers choose Allsum
Reliable engineering partner in agri-food
Allsum offers independent technical advice without a hidden agenda or supplier preference. This objectivity has earned us a reputation as a reliable engineering partner in the agri-food industry. Clients appreciate our honesty, technical expertise, and focus on real results.
Independent machine consultancy
With decades of practical and strategic experience, Allsum provides objective insights and tailor-made solutions as an independent machine consultancy. Our independence ensures that every recommendation is in the client’s best interest. We help agri-food companies make confident, informed technical decisions.
Combining technical insight with business insight
Allsum combines strong technical insight with a clear understanding of business objectives. This balance ensures that technical solutions are not only technically sound but also practical and results-oriented. Clients benefit from solutions that improve efficiency, performance, and return on investment.
Open communication and a personal approach
We believe that transparent communication and a personal approach lead to better collaboration and results. Clients remain fully informed throughout every project, from initial concept to final delivery. This openness builds trust and ensures smooth, effective teamwork.
Long-term engineering collaboration
Allsum focuses on building sustainable engineering partnerships based on reliability and shared success. We support clients with sustainable, future-proof solutions that grow with their business. Our long-term collaboration approach ensures continuity, consistency, and continuous technical improvement.
Intrigued?
If you would like to know how we can help your organization with our services, please contact us for a no-obligation consultation.