History

Centuries-old reputation

In 1820 the distant grandfathers of the current business owners opened the doors of their small village smithy in Ooigem. The business grew and in 1880 it moved to Oostrozebeeksestraat. Their principal activities were as smithy and builder of innovative agricultural tools.

Flax as growth catalyst

Attention shifted from agricultural machine production to solutions for the industrialised flax harvest. The business grew visibly thanks to its effective response to the changing demands of the sector. After another move to Wielsbeeksestraat, Desmet and Sons set up the silo and machine construction for the emerging plastics, textile and cardboard industry.

The electronic revolution

In 1983 the arrival of the computer heralded a total transformation in the business approach. The service operated faster than ever. And even the most demanding client was provided with a top-notch solution for any problem presented. As well as machine construction there was more and more emphasis on the distribution of industrial items. Desmet Engineering became the supplier for industrialists and SME s in the region. With the resources and capacity for small or large deliveries.

our MISSION To offer qualitative solutions for the daily requirements of industrial companies in order to develop, manufacture and keep their production lines running fast and efficiently at all times, and to do this with specialist skills and respect for the safety of all those concerned

Affordable top quality

Desmet Engineering, under the leadership of Stefaan Desmet and sons Olivier and Vincent, has a dynamic and flexible team full of innovative ideas and a broad range of services. Design, research, consultancy, construction, turning and milling work, cabinet making: we do it all. We are also the exclusive distributor of a few top brands like Festo, to name just one. We are therefore in a perfect position to offer you high-tech designs at the very best prices.

Thanks to all our partners

Without your confidence in our approach, Desmet Engineering would never have become the company it is today. And for that we would like to thank you all. And what better way to express our gratitude than to promise to do all in our power to remain (or become) your partner in machine construction and engineering? Together we will make a successful and secure future.