Patrick with sons Pieter (left) and Kristof
Family business
P. De Vijlder N.V. has an annual turnover of 3 million euros. The company was founded by Pierre and Gaby De Vijlder, Patrick's parents. They started from their garage. Patrick joined the company at the age of 26. In September, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary with a big party.
Right: mother Gaby De Vijlder, co-founder of the company
New construction
This year the company moved from Lochristi to a modern building in Lokeren. With an outlook on the future, the third generation, who have been involved in the company since 2010, son Kristof takes care of the technical side while son Pieter deals with the business side of the company. With this move, P. De Vijlder N.V. is ready for the coming decades.
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De Vijlder P. N.V.
Rechtstraat 430
9160 Lokeren
Belgium
Patrick De Vijlder
Pieter De Vijlder