History
1895
August Claeys starts with the slaughter and delivery of pigs to his family members1923
Joseph Claeys starts with the first slaughtering activities1966
Westvlees is officially founded. Gerard Claeys inaugurates Westvlees’ first cutting room
First USDA approved site1991
A new cutting room with the most advanced techniques is opened1993
Beginning of export to Far East2007
Acquisition of Lavameat Renewal of the cutting room2011
Due to the foundation of Lovenfosse, Westvlees strengthens its position in the south of Belgium2012
Beginning of export to China2013
With the acquisition of D’hulster (KF43), the freezing department is being expanded2015
2 modern slaughterhouses join the family company Westvlees and become the Belgian Pork Group1895
August Claeys starts with the slaughter and delivery of pigs to his family members1923
Joseph Claeys starts with the first slaughtering activities1966
Westvlees is officially founded. Gerard Claeys inaugurates Westvlees’ first cutting room
First USDA approved site1991
A new cutting room with the most advanced techniques is opened1993
Beginning of export to Far East2007
Acquisition of Lavameat Renewal of the cutting room2011
Due to the foundation of Lovenfosse, Westvlees strengthens its position in the south of Belgium2012
Beginning of export to China2013
With the acquisition of D’hulster (KF43), the freezing department is being expanded2015
2 modern slaughterhouses join the family company Westvlees and become the Belgian Pork Group