Our history
SINCE 1935: 3 GENERATIONS PASSION FOR TECHNOLOGY
1935
Gaston Handsaeme opens the doors of "Workhouses Handsaeme" in Izegem. Evolution of brush machines to supplier of machines for the shoe industry.
1962
Sons Ferdinand and Roland follow in their father's footsteps and further develop the company.
1973
Moving to Abelestraat
1985
A first expansion of the production hall is done: extra hall of 1050m²
1986
Roland Handsaeme comes alone at the head of the company. Carpet industry (tuft) and special machine building (e.g. fairground attractions) are the core activities.
Olivier Handsaeme, Rolands son, starts as product manager: emergence of the PLC control (Programmable Logic Controller) for automating all kinds of machines 
- in the carpet industry (cutting machines, confectioners, roll- and packing machines, punching machines, ...);
- in the technical textile industry (folding machines, laminating machines, wrappers, padding machines for mattress covers, ...).
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1990
An extra production hall of 1250m² is the next step in the expansion of the production site
2002
Based on technology developed together with EconCore a new sector is being tapped into and lines are being developed for the production of lightweight sandwich panels
2006
A new market is being exploited: machines for the timber industry for example for the production of garden screens, frames for saunas, ...
2007
After 21 years of leadership Roland Handsaeme passes the leadership to his son Olivier Handsaeme.
2008
Handsaeme Machinery expands its buildings by 1,050m². Also additional offices and a brand new showroom are build.
2017
Expansion of the production hall, renovation of the parking & surroundings and installation of solar panels on the roof to foresee in our own energy supply.
