ACO in the EHEDG Yearbook 2024: When hygienic design is not a buzzword, but a responsibility
ACO was selected to be featured in the prestigious EHEDG Yearbook 2024. This inclusion is no coincidence – it is the result of long-term collaboration, shared expertise, and tangible contributions to the development of hygienic design in the food & beverage industry.
Why ACO?
In food production, hygienic design is one of the core pillars of food safety. Yet too often, it is reduced to a visual standard or a set of design guidelines. ACO offers a different perspective. As a specialist in stainless steel drainage systems, ACO not only complies with industry norms – it actively explores and proves their practical impact in real operations.
In our Yearbook interview, we highlighted several key aspects of our approach:
• Drainage as a hygienic system, not just a detail.
• ACO as the first drainage company to join EHEDG, contributing to the broader discussion on hygiene.
• The DSA (Drainage System Assessment) – a structured method for identifying hygiene risks based on real-life data and on-site process monitoring.
• The HygieneFirst philosophy, which shapes how we design, manufacture and advise – serving as a guiding framework for every decision we make.
Recognition that commits us further
Being featured in the EHEDG Yearbook is a professional endorsement. ACO is proud to be included among companies that actively shape hygienic standards in the European and global food sectors.
At a time when many suppliers claim “hygienic design,” we see this opportunity as clear evidence that our solutions are not only technically compliant – but hygiene-driven and field-tested.
Want to know more?
Read our article on pages 74–75 in the EHEDG: Yearbook 2024
