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About Torfsconstruct<\/h2>\n\t\t
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As a<\/span> Belgian family business with over 55 years of experience<\/span><\/strong>, we are the ideal partner for the<\/span>
custom manufacturing of mechanical components, machine building, and overall projects in a wide<\/span>
range of applications.<\/span> Our focus on quality and innovation<\/span><\/strong> enables us to offer sustainable solutions<\/span>
that perfectly meet your specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Torfsconstruct<\/h2>\n

You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for professional services in turning and milling, sheet<\/span>
metal machining, welded construction, or prototyping.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Over 50 years of experience<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Exceptional precision on every part<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n
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Certified Bosch Rexroth partner with a large inventory<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n
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Personal service and contact person<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our Founding<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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Our Founding<\/h5>\n

In 1968, the sole proprietorship TORFS CYRIEL was founded by Cyriel Torfs and his wife Emma Van der <\/span>Auwera.<\/span><\/p>\n


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At the time, the company’s business consisted mainly of manufacturing machinery for the agricultural <\/span>and horticultural sectors, such as tomato sorters, vegetable washing machines for leeks, carrots, and <\/span>celeriac, pot presses for forming potting soil cubes, sprayers, etc. At that time, we also collaborated <\/span>with the technical department of Boerenbond Leuven (Leuven Agricultural Union). Our company was <\/span>contacted for the supply of aluminum roofing slats and for the manufacture and delivery of several <\/span>parts for their greenhouse.<\/span><\/p>\n

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International Cooperation<\/h5>\n

In the early 1970s, a cooperation was established with a Dutch company that would market our<\/span>
elongated cucumber sorting machine equipped with 20 to 28 mobile scales on the Dutch market.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our two models, “Econoom” and “Mammoet,” were very successful. These machines were tested by <\/span>the Wageningen Institute of Horticultural Technology (Netherlands), which issued them Certificate <\/span>No. 7207 in August 1972 with an “overall evaluation.” Companies that could present such a certificate <\/span>enjoyed the full confidence of their customers. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the design and manufacture of these machines, our activities also included welding, <\/span>turning, and milling work, as well as various repair and maintenance work.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In the late 1970s, we entered the automotive industry thanks to an order from Renault Vilvoorde. At <\/span>that time, our activities in the agricultural sector also declined, allowing us to focus our expertise on <\/span>the automotive sector without losing sight of other market segments. We produced various <\/span>manipulators (batteries, safes, etc.), as well as a 2-ton transport pallet for a particle accelerator in a <\/span>reprocessing plant in the United States, among many other projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 1984, the sole proprietorship became a limited liability company (BVBA) under the name<\/span>
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In 1988, Cyriel Torfs and his wife retired, and management of the company was handed over to Dirk <\/span>Oeyen and his wife, Gerda Torfs.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can well understand that it is almost impossible to provide an overview of over 45 years of work. <\/span>We have compiled a selection from our extensive photo album that serves as an example of the <\/span>opportunities you can find with us…<\/span><\/p>\n

An (incomplete) list already gives an idea of the considerable scope of our projects…<\/p>\n