1890
The Brenez workshops began by repairing and then developing equipment for the porphyry quarries around Lessines, Belgium.
1954
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
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
Ateliers de Lessines acquired the grinding operations of BOP HAREN in Brussels, adding the renowned centrifugal grinders to its range.
1989
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 acquired the operations of the Swiss shredder manufacturer, Gutba.
2013
2015
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
Lessine partnered to take over the service activities of ALC, expanding our service offerings.
2018
2023
