BENEBION Breaks Ground on New X-Ray Facility in Matehuala Industrial Park
- Arved Deecke
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
BENEBION proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art X-ray sterilization facility in the Matehuala Industrial Park, marking a milestone in Mexico’s advancement in phytosanitary and food safety infrastructure.
Distinguished Guests
The groundbreaking was honored by the presence of:
Raúl Ortega RodrÃguez, Mayor of Matehuala
MarÃa Carolina Pérez RamÃrez, Director of Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Secretariat of Economy of San Luis PotosÃ
Juan Carlos Velázquez, Director of Economic Development of Matehuala
Juvenal Morales RamÃrez, Agricultural Specialist in Sanitary Certification, DGSV / Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development
Marcos Dau Iñiguez, Chairman of the Board of BENEBIÓN
A Regional and National Impact
At the event, the founder and board member of the company, Arved Deecke, delivered a presentation outlining the broader significance of this new facility. He emphasized three key points:
Expansion of access to international markets, by providing reliable phytosanitary treatment for fresh produce and sterilization services for food, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.
Strengthening of local development, through job creation, new investment, and consolidating Matehuala as a hub for high-tech industry.
Contribution to Mexico’s competitiveness and sustainability, by deploying world-class irradiation technology aligned with international safety and quality standards.
Powered by World-Class Technology
The new facility will be equipped with an IBA Rhodotron® accelerator system with X-ray conversion, supplied by Ion Beam Applications (IBA), the global leader in electron beam and X-ray accelerator technology. This cutting-edge system will enable high-throughput, precise, and sustainable sterilization services, ensuring compliance with USDA-APHIS, FDA, and international standards.
By adopting this next-generation technology, BENEBIÓN is not only expanding its service capacity but also reinforcing Mexico’s leadership in safe and sustainable irradiation solutions.
Looking Ahead
The groundbreaking marks not only the start of construction but also the strengthening of a shared vision: fostering growth, protecting markets, and ensuring a safer, more competitive future for Mexico.
About BENEBION
BENEBION, the commercial brand of Phytosan S.A. de C.V., has been a leader in irradiation services in Mexico for over 12 years. The company operates one of the country’s largest gamma-ray facilities and specializes in phytosanitary treatment, food safety, sterilization of medical devices, and industrial applications. With a mission to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions, BENEBION supports growers, exporters, and manufacturers in meeting the highest international standards.