
Opportunities to gain access to premium rendering technologies and unlock value
What does it mean to become a Tessenderlo Group technology partner?
By becoming a Tessenderlo Group technology partner, you gain access to our patented IDX® technology. We don’t limit the way you work; we enable it. Securing these IP rights allows you to equip your rendering line with the appropriate gentle drying equipment. This unlocks opportunities to maximize the value of your by-products and enhance your production processes, ensuring an investment with a short pay-back time.
Why choose IDX® technology?
Our IDX® technology empowers rendering companies and slaughterhouses to transform animal by-products into high-value ingredients. By gaining access to this cutting-edge technology, you benefit from:
- Improved production efficiency: seamless implementation with proven technical performance.
- Maximum value of natural resources: transform animal by-products into high-value ingredients, capturing the full potential of our planet’s resources
- Enhanced product quality: production of superior ingredients tailored for key markets.
- Competitive advantage: differentiate your business with innovative, market-leading solutions and ingredients.
- Business sustainability: maintain a premium margin and gain a competitive sourcing edge.
- Proprietary access: operate by branded IDX® quality-standard.
- Off-take options: explore opportunities to partner with Tessenderlo Group for selling your IDX®-produced ingredients with a premium. Feel free to reach out at contact-sales@akiolis.com to explore this further.

Unlock value across industries
With IDX® technology, you can produce top-quality ingredients for:
- Pet food: highly digestible feather meal that supports optimal and digestible pet nutrition and overall well-being.
- Aquafeed: nutrient-dense ingredients that enhance fish health, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable aquaculture.
By choosing IDX®, you contribute to a more sustainable value chain while driving your business forward.
Using a drying equipment supplier of your choice, your company can gain access to the IDX® technology and secure rights to the IDX® patents and trademarks, allowing you a short pay-back time, while securing your competitive advantage over the full remaining lifetime of the patents.
If you’re interested, don't hesitate to contact innovation@tessenderlo.com for more information.