FROM ARTISANAL ROOTS TO EUROPEAN PRODUCER

1907:

The first generation of the Bauwens family starts in a small butcher's shop in Antwerp.

1944:

The second generation of the Bauwens family formally establishes the company.

1957:

The third generation of the Bauwens family joins the company.

1973:

Relocation to a new state-of-the-art factory in Zele.

1982:

The fourth generation of the Bauwens family joins the company.

1998:

New offices & quality department.

2001:

Transition to the use of ammonia instead of freon.

2014:

Implementation of X-ray scanning equipment.

2017:

Implementation of a Vision label control system.

2021 – 2023:

Installation of 1705 solar panels covering 12000m² of roof area. Gradual transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet.