History

August Claeys starts with the slaughter and delivery of pigs to his family members

Joseph Claeys starts with the first slaughtering activities

Westvlees is officially founded. Gerard Claeys inaugurates Westvlees’ first cutting room

First USDA approved site

A new cutting room with the most advanced techniques is opened

Beginning of export to Far East

Acquisition of Lavameat 
Renewal of the cutting room

Due to the foundation of Lovenfosse, Westvlees strengthens its position in the south of Belgium

Beginning of export to China

With the acquisition of D’hulster (KF43), the freezing department is being expanded

2 modern slaughterhouses join the family company Westvlees and become the Belgian Pork Group

August Claeys starts with the slaughter and delivery of pigs to his family members

Joseph Claeys starts with the first slaughtering activities

Westvlees is officially founded. Gerard Claeys inaugurates Westvlees’ first cutting room

First USDA approved site

A new cutting room with the most advanced techniques is opened

Beginning of export to Far East

Acquisition of Lavameat 
Renewal of the cutting room

Due to the foundation of Lovenfosse, Westvlees strengthens its position in the south of Belgium

Beginning of export to China

With the acquisition of D’hulster (KF43), the freezing department is being expanded

2 modern slaughterhouses join the family company Westvlees and become the Belgian Pork Group