Philippe Longo, became Lutetia's new managing director last June.Previously, he was the general manager and export manager for several years in Lutetia.He gives us a concise history of Lutetia before introducing to us the new policies for the years ahead.

Philippe Longo

" Our company has been selling highly innovative equipment and processes for food-processing manufacturers for 30 years. Historically speaking, we focused on meat products, with the curing process in particular. We developed processes such as vacuum-defrosting by steam, which are based on the massager whose design has been steadily improved to meet the manufacturers' requirements.
What we offer also includes a range of injectors, cookers, sealing and forming machines.

We have diversified our range to go into new areas such as seafood, ready-made meals, fruit and vegetables, the cheese industry, etc.
Major innovations such as the consolidation of processes into one single operation, cryogenics or cryogenic coating in particular have contributed to the success of manufacturers in joining these new markets which are today high value-added markets.

Our philosophy has remained unchanged.
Keep our customers satisfied by focusing closely on their concerns.
Since we go into their production units, yield-improving solutions are found and are adapted to suit their expertise.

This is why, today, over 8,000 defrosting, injecting & tenderizing, cooking & smoking, and multi-purpose units are in use worldwide.
Export represents over 60 % of our turnover. However, in France as around the world, we believe in helping manufacturers to improve their production. "