Category: Timeline Stories (EN)

The PVBA Hegge was established in 1975, later transformed into a BVBA. Moreover, a first 1200 m² was added. A few years later, the next 1200 m² was added. The next enlargement of the workshop soon followed. Activities continued to expand. Hegge was one of the first companies in the region to install a baking oven for powder coating. This installation was extended a few years later to include pre-treatment baths for aluminium and steel.

In the early 1960s, two of the five sons, André and Gerard, were already active in the forge, which they took over from their father on 1 January 1962. Due to the enormous drive of both brothers, the workshop on the Burg soon became too small and they looked for a new location, which was soon found. A first 1200 m² hall was built. At the time, the main activities mainly consisted of turning and milling work, bending profiles, making manholes and all kinds of constructions. Trade in agricultural machinery was gradually phased out.

“De Fakkel” is awarded annually by VOKA to a family business in the province of Limburg with an exceptional track record. The jury explains its choice as follows: “Through their family charter, a family forum and an advisory board, the company shows a strong example of family governance. Besides healthy financial figures, Hegge also dares to think long term, with an eye for innovation. They proved themselves resistant to various crises, and gradually the fifth generation is also becoming involved in the management of the company. It is proof of a family business that is concerned with continuity, but where the family culture is never lost sight of.”

Hegge Toelevering NV’s attention to the environment has now also been audited by LRQA. They found that our environmental management system meets the ISO 14001 standard. This standard is a management system for evaluating, improving and reporting on environmental performance and monitoring compliance with environmental legislation.

Soltech produces and develops customised solar panels that can be incorporated in roof tiles, canopies, façade walls, noise barriers, solar modules in vehicles and much more. Together with OINO, AGC, Nuhma, LRM and Quanteus, Hegge co-invested in this relaunch.