Storage, Blending, Dilution, and Packing in the Heart of European Logistics
The Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility is purpose-built and strategically positioned between the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp, two of Europe’s most important bulk logistics hubs.
The facility brings storage, blending, dilution, and packing under one roof and one management system. For procurement professionals, that means faster service, greater product flexibility, full traceability from intake to despatch, and direct access to major European port infrastructure.
The warehouse and blending facility represents a long-term investment in Sasma’s ability to serve customers across the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, cosmetic, medical, and electronics sectors — and a significant expansion of what we can offer at speed.
What We Do at the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility
Blending
Our mixing infrastructure allows us to blend alcohols and spirits to precise specifications. Whether you require a consistent ongoing formulation or a customised blend for a specific application, the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility supports repeatable batch quality at scale.
Dilution
Using controlled processes and an on-site reverse osmosis water system, we dilute alcohol to exact strength requirements. This provides downstream flexibility for customers with specific ABV or concentration needs across beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Packing
The facility supports flexible packing into formats suited to customer and logistics requirements, allowing products to move efficiently from the facility directly into European and international supply chains.
Storage
The Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility provides secure, high-capacity bulk alcohol storage close to two major European ports. Holding inventory on site allows us to respond quickly to customer demand while maintaining full product traceability across every batch.
Tank Infrastructure and Storage Capacity
The facility is built around modern stainless-steel tank infrastructure, designed to handle large-volume operations with precision and flexibility.
On-Site Tank Capacity
- 2 × 35,000 L mixing tanks
- 2 × 100,000 L mixing tanks
- 1 × 100,000 L storage tank
- 20 × 35,000 L storage tanks
- 1 × 5,000 L reverse osmosis water tank
In total, the facility houses more than two dozen stainless-steel tanks and handles over 1,000,000 litres of alcohol. The infrastructure has been sized with future growth in mind, ensuring capacity can scale alongside customer demand.
Tank Infrastructure and Storage Capacity
The facility is built around modern stainless-steel tank infrastructure, designed to handle large-volume operations with precision and flexibility.
On-Site Tank Capacity
- 2 × 35,000 L mixing tanks
- 2 × 100,000 L mixing tanks
- 1 × 100,000 L storage tank
- 20 × 35,000 L storage tanks
- 1 × 5,000 L reverse osmosis water tank
In total, the facility houses more than two dozen stainless-steel tanks and handles over 1,000,000 litres of alcohol. The infrastructure has been sized with future growth in mind, ensuring capacity can scale alongside customer demand.
Quality Control and On-Site Laboratory
Quality assurance at the facility begins on site. The facility includes a dedicated laboratory for rapid first-level product verification, equipped with:
- Anton Paar density meter — alcoholic strength measurement
- Shimadzu UV-Vis spectrometer — purity analysis
These instruments provide the initial control and approval step for every product handled at the facility. For advanced analysis — including full gas chromatography (GC) — samples are tested at Sasma’s analytical laboratory at our Zoetermeer headquarters. Pure alcohol samples are also assessed organoleptically as part of our standard quality control process.
Built for Safety, Efficiency, and Traceability
Every operational system at the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility has been designed to ensure precise product control and regulatory compliance:
- Fully computerised inventory and operations management
- Dedicated piping, pumps, and valves for blending and product transfer
- A weighbridge for accurate measurement of incoming and outgoing tank trucks
- A CO₂ firefighting system designed to minimise environmental impact
- A backup generator to ensure uninterrupted operations
These systems support the kind of reliable, traceable, and auditable operations that regulated industries require.
Sustainability at the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility
The facility has been designed with sustainability at its core. It is equipped with solar panels, sized to meet the warehouse’s full electrical requirements — including HVAC, office systems, and the tank farm. This forms part of Sasma’s broader commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations, aligned with our corporate sustainability and UN SDG initiatives.
Management and Team
The Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility operates in close coordination with Sasma’s headquarters in Zoetermeer. The facility is managed by Plant Manager Mark van Herwijnen, who brings extensive experience in logistics and process optimisation. His focus is on building a clean, organised, and safe working environment with clear operational processes and high standards throughout.
From intake and quality control to blending, packing, and logistics coordination, our warehouse and blending facility functions as a fully integrated part of the Sasma team — not a satellite operation, but a natural extension of how we work.
Why the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility Matters for Your Supply Chain
For customers sourcing bulk alcohol at volume, our facility offers a combination that is difficult to find elsewhere: proximity to Rotterdam and Antwerp, full in-house processing capability, rigorous quality control, and the commercial relationships and market expertise that Sasma has built over more than two decades.
Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned suppliers of premium bulk alcohol, neutral alcohol, and bulk spirits. With more than 100 years of combined industry experience, we supply customers across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
The Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility strengthens that capability — and gives our customers more options, faster.
The Facility in Detail
Two videos offering an inside look at the Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility — the infrastructure and thinking behind our operations in Halsteren.
Sasma Warehouse and Blending Facility
A First Look
Drone and walkthrough footage of the full site — building exterior, tank farm, laboratory, and office spaces. An early look at the scale and specification of the facility.
Sasma Halsteren
The Next Step
Hans van der Kloot, President of Sasma, on why we built the Warehouse and Blending Facility, what it means for our customers, and where Sasma goes from here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the facility located?
The facility is located in an industrial zone in Halsteren, Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. It sits between the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp, providing efficient access to two of Europe’s principal bulk logistics hubs.
What services are available at the facility?
Halsteren offers bulk alcohol storage, blending, dilution, and packing — all under one roof and one management system. The facility serves customers across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, cosmetic, medical, and electronics applications.
What is the storage capacity at the facility?
The facility houses more than two dozen stainless-steel tanks, including mixing tanks from 35,000 L to 100,000 L and twenty dedicated storage tanks. Capacity has been designed to accommodate both current demand and future expansion.
What quality control is in place at the facility?
The facility has a dedicated on-site laboratory equipped with an Anton Paar density meter and Shimadzu UV-Vis spectrometer. Advanced analysis, including gas chromatography, is carried out at Sasma’s Zoetermeer laboratory. Organoleptic assessment of pure alcohol samples is also conducted as standard.
What types of alcohol can be stored and processed at the facility?
The facility is designed to handle a wide range of bulk alcohols and spirits, including whiskies, brandies, neutral alcohol, and specialty products.
Is the facility sustainably operated?
Yes. The facility is equipped with solar panels to meet its full electrical requirements, and features a CO₂ firefighting system. Sustainable operations at Halsteren form part of Sasma’s wider corporate environmental commitments.
How does the facility connect to Sasma's wider operations?
Halsteren operates as a fully integrated part of Sasma’s supply chain, working in close coordination with our Zoetermeer headquarters. The facility expands our capacity to offer storage and processing services directly adjacent to major European port infrastructure, reducing lead times and increasing service reliability.
How do I inquire about storage, blending, or packing services at the facility?
Contact us at info@sasmabv.com or submit an inquiry to our sales team. Our team will respond with availability, specifications, and any documentation you require.