Background

Allard-Europe has been rooted in the Kempen region of Belgium since its foundation but it has always looked outwards with broad vision to the world of iron and steel. Following various mergers and a major management buyout, an initial ambitious and successful investment programme was given the green light in 2002. Since then we have stood firm in our endeavours. In order to create more opportunities for growth, not only for our company but for our people too, a second round of investment was launched in 2008, which is due for completion in 2012.

 

  • 1920: Usines et Aciéries de la Campine
  • 1926: Usines et Aciéries Allard Turnhout
  • 1978: Allard Gieterijen Turnhout
  • 1984: start of new build on Veedijk industrial estate
  • 1986: major merger with Boomse Metaalwerken and capital contribution by Sidmar to become Allard Gieterijen NV
  • 1989: joint venture with Texan company Newell Ind. known as Newell-Allard
  • 1992: ISO-9002, a first for a foundry in the Benelux countries
  • 1996: management buyout
  • 2002: change of name to Allard-Europe + ISO-9001
  • 2003-2004: first investment round
  • 2009-2012: second investment round

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