Gullegem, Belgium -- What began as a small entity in Belgium's West Flanders region is today a global supplier of punching, laser cutting, and forming/bending machinery. Sixty years ago, LVD Group was established by the three founders, J. Lefebvre, M. Van Neste, and R. Dewulf. Today the company maintains production units, sales, and customer service operations in more than 45 countries.
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In addition to its headquarters in Belgium, LVD operates production facilities in France, Central Europe, Asia, and the United States, with more than eight technical centers in locations worldwide. The 60-year milestone offers the company an opportunity to reflect on their history -- and, according to Matthew Fowles, LVD Group marketing manager, set a vision for future excellence, developing and building products that are centered on finding solutions to your every day manufacturing challenges.