Think globally – act locally
Our company is world wide orientated and works in a co-operate group of natural casing producers and has several production plants in various countries around the world.
Over 1.400 employees are daily busy in the production plants with selecting, controlling and packing all types of natural casings (beef, hog, sheep). We work with constant quality control on production and spent a lot of time and money in product improvement and/or innovation.
It began in the golden fifties
Purchase & Certification
Our raw material we purchase ourselves worldwide and therefore we can offer for almost every customer a suitable product. Besides our standard product we also make tailor-made products specified by our clients.
Our company and production plants, also in third countries, are all EEC approved and HACCP certified according to the latest regulations. We have very tight connections with national & international legal veterinarian and hygienic institutes to stay ahead of new developments and assure a hygienic, clean, quality product.
Our goal is to establish a tight business relation with our clients and sharing our knowledge of the complete process of sausage making in order to improve the end product, which is a benefit for both parties.
When it comes to natural sausage casings, we speak many languages
The world become smaller and international markets are converging. Today, daily contact with customers and supply partners in Asia, South America and virtually all European countries is part of everyday business at our company headquarters in Ransbach-Baumbach.
We come to grips with the various problems posed in each specific national context and offer solutions which fulfil all international requirements.
In our market we are a worldwide leader
We have known our markets for more than 70 years. In the buying markets of Europe, China, Australia, New Zealand, South America and Middle Eastern countries we are considered as one of the most important European partners.
In our international end-user markets we are seen as an outstanding production solution supplier for the specific demands of the national sausage and processed meat industries. Smits is also one of the top international suppliers for large-scale industry and trade, with a reputation as the market leader for high-quality natural casing products.