Maseto Technologies is an industrial machinery manufacturer for the nut processing industry with more than six decades of experience developing solutions for the food sector.
The company was founded in Alicante in 1960, initially in response to the needs of the traditional nougat industry. Since then, its activity has evolved to include machinery and complete processing lines for nuts and sesame, with projects delivered for customers across a wide range of international markets.
This growth has involved much more than simply expanding the number of machines available. Maseto has evolved towards a model based on process engineering, customised manufacturing and technical support throughout the entire life cycle of each installation.
From a local need to a company with an international outlook
Maseto’s origins are directly linked to the nut industry.
The company began by developing solutions to meet specific production needs within the nougat sector and, over time, incorporated new processes, technologies and applications.
Today, Maseto designs and manufactures equipment for different stages of industrial processing, including:
- shelling;
- peeling and blanching;
- screening and sorting;
- cutting;
- chopping and refining;
- cleaning and washing;
- drying;
- roasting;
- cooling;
- conveying;
- storage.
The company now has solutions installed across numerous international markets, reflecting an export-driven approach that has formed part of Maseto’s development for much of its history.
Being an industrial machinery manufacturer means understanding the entire process
Designing a good machine is not enough
In an industrial plant, each piece of equipment forms part of a production flow, and the result of one stage affects the next.
Poorly adjusted shelling can increase breakage. Inadequate sizing can make peeling more difficult. Irregular feeding can affect downstream processes. A poorly dimensioned line can create bottlenecks even when each individual machine is working correctly.
That is why Maseto’s work begins with an analysis of the complete process.
The question is not simply which machine the customer needs, but how the entire installation needs to operate in order to achieve the required levels of capacity, quality and profitability.
Engineering applied to the real needs of each plant
Every industrial project has different operating conditions.
Products, varieties, sizes, moisture levels, required capacities, available space and growth objectives all vary.
For this reason, a standard solution is not always the right answer.
Maseto works with a customised design approach, analysing the customer’s needs in advance to determine which equipment should form part of the installation and how it should be integrated.
Product and variety
The raw material determines the process.
Not all almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts or seeds have the same physical characteristics or respond in the same way to processes such as shelling, blanching, cutting or heat treatment.
Production capacity
Capacity should not be analysed machine by machine alone.
The entire line needs to be properly balanced to avoid accumulation, downtime and loss of performance.
Future requirements
An industrial installation may remain in operation for many years.
For this reason, the design should also consider possible future expansions, product changes or increases in production.
More than machinery: solutions designed around profitability
Investment in industrial machinery should be assessed over the long term.
The initial purchase price is only one part of the true cost of an installation.
Other factors also have an impact:
raw material yield;- final product quality;
- product losses;
- equipment availability;
- maintenance;
- production continuity;
- adaptability;
- equipment service life.
A properly designed solution can make a significant difference to the cost per kilogram processed.
That is why Maseto works with an approach focused on ensuring that technology contributes directly to improving plant profitability.
Manufacturing quality also affects performance
Industrial machinery is designed to operate for years.
The quality of its components and materials therefore has a direct impact on reliability.
Maseto bases part of its value proposition on component selection, manufacturing control and the development of equipment designed to offer high durability and easy maintenance.
Key characteristics of its machinery include stainless-steel construction, versatility, durability and ease of maintenance.
This is particularly important in plants where an unexpected stoppage can affect the performance of the entire line.
Precision and stability to protect the product
In nut processing, production capacity should not increase at the expense of quality.
Processes such as shelling, blanching, sorting and cutting require precision.
Overly aggressive treatment can damage the product. Insufficient settings may lead to reprocessing. Poor configuration can reduce raw material yield.
Engineering therefore needs to achieve the right balance between capacity, stability, quality and performance.
This approach is particularly important for high-value products, where even small percentage losses can have a significant economic impact when applied to large production volumes.
From design to commissioning
The work of an industrial machinery manufacturer does not end when a machine leaves the factory.
For an installation to achieve the expected performance, the entire implementation process needs to be completed correctly.
Maseto supports projects from the initial engineering stages through to installation and commissioning.
This makes it possible to verify that each piece of equipment operates correctly within the overall system and to carry out the necessary adjustments before the plant enters normal production.
Training and support throughout the life of the installation
A good installation also requires people who know how to operate it correctly.
For this reason, commissioning includes a support phase designed to ensure that the customer’s teams understand how the machinery works and how its main parameters should be managed.
Ongoing support remains an important part of the service.
Maseto sees after-sales support as a natural extension of the project, with the aim of maintaining equipment performance throughout its service life and responding to new production requirements.
This approach reflects a fundamental principle: an industrial investment should continue generating value many years after it has been installed.
Industrial tradition and technological development
Maseto’s history is defined by a combination of accumulated experience and technological development.
For decades, the company has maintained a culture based on problem-solving, manufacturing quality and continuous improvement, while also incorporating new automation, control and process-development solutions.
This combination allows Maseto to apply knowledge built up over many years while continuing to adapt installations to the latest demands of the industry.
Technology focused on efficiency and sustainability
Improving plant efficiency does not only have an economic benefit.
It also means making better use of resources.
Reducing product losses, minimising reprocessing, optimising consumption and extending machinery service life all contribute to reducing the overall impact of the production process.
For this reason, efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly closely linked within industrial engineering.
The development of new solutions should focus not only on producing more, but on doing so with greater control and more efficient use of raw materials.
A company that has grown alongside the industry
Since 1960, the needs of the sector have changed considerably.
Production capacities have increased, markets have become more global, quality standards have become more demanding and processing plants require ever greater control over their operations.
Maseto has evolved alongside this transformation.
What began as a company focused on solving specific needs within a local industry is now a specialist manufacturer of machinery and processing lines for nuts and sesame.
However, the underlying principle remains the same: listen to the problem, understand the product and design a solution that responds to the reality of each customer.
An industrial machinery manufacturer for nuts with a long-term vision
Choosing a manufacturer is not simply a matter of comparing technical specifications.
It also means considering experience, product knowledge, manufacturing quality, engineering capability and after-sales support.
Maseto Technologies combines these elements in projects designed to support its customers for many years.
From the initial analysis through to commissioning and after-sales service, the aim is to develop installations capable of maintaining their performance and adapting to new requirements.
Because being an industrial machinery manufacturer for nuts is not simply about building equipment.
It is about understanding how the entire process needs to work so that technology makes a real contribution to plant productivity, quality and profitability.
