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Boucherie family: a fortune of over 30 million euros and an industrial heritage since 1928

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The Boucherie family

The family Butcher's shopa native of Izegem, stands out for his commitment to brush production since 1928. Specializing in the manufacture of classic brushes, the company diversified in 1960 with the introduction of departments dedicated to toothbrushes and medical products. Thanks to efficient vertical integration and ongoing investment in production techniques, Boucherie currently owns around 500 patents for specialized shapes of plastic products. The family Butcher's shop has an estimated fortune of over 32 million euros.

The Boucherie heirs

Faced with the challenges posed by the disappearance of the brush and footwear sectors in the region due to wage costs, Butcher's shop has not only survived, but expanded. Their head office remains in Izegembut installations have also been established in the United States, Colombia, India and China.

The Boucherie family's million-euro machine

In 2014, the company took the next step by merging with Italian company Borghi. This 50/50 merger strengthened their position in the sector and expanded their production capacities. The Boucherie family has assets of over 30 million euros.

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