1890
The Brenez workshops
The Brenez workshops began by repairing and then developing equipment for the porphyry quarries around Lessines, Belgium.
1954
The workshop become ALC division of Lessines
With no successors, Mr. Brenez sold the business to Ateliers Louis Carton, a leading supplier to the cement industry, creating the ALC Lessines division.
1970
Creation of Ateliers de Lessines SA
Ateliers Louis Carton in Tournai (Belgium) was acquired by the Polysius group (Germany). The Carton family retained the Lessines division, leading to the creation of Ateliers de Lessines SA as an independent entity.
1972
BOP HAREN
Ateliers de Lessines acquired the grinding operations of BOP HAREN in Brussels, adding the renowned centrifugal grinders to its range.
1989
Foundation of Lessines Industries SA
Focused on bulk processing solutions, Lessines Industries SA was founded by René Rubbers, leading to a split between the design office and manufacturing workshop. The company moved to Tournai.
1993
Lessines Industries
Lessines Industries acquired the operations of the Swiss shredder manufacturer, Gutba.
2013
Moving
The offices of Lessines Industries relocated to Péruwelz.
2015
The company was taken over by Stéphane Rubbers and Sébastien Heymans.
The new test facility was inaugurated, marking a key milestone in our commitment to innovation and quality.
The commercial name changed to “Lessine.”
The independent entity Lessine France was established.
2016
Partnership
Lessine partnered to take over the service activities of ALC, expanding our service offerings.
2018
Acquisition of BHIL SA
Acquisition of BHIL SA, adding continuous ball mills to our product line.
2023
Scale Up
Lessine joined the Scale Up program as a high-growth potential company.