Construction machinery for hire by the Luyckx family
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Luyckx: Belgian leader in machinery with €43 million in assets History of Innovation since 1953

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Luyckx family

The company Luyckxincorporated as a limited company in 1979, is a pillar in the field of location of machines in Belgium, with its origins dating back to 1953. Initially focused on deforestation near Antwerp, the company soon expanded its activities to include sales of agricultural machinery. Their reputation has been solidified with the distribution of several major brands, including Pesci and Hitachiwhich has been distributed exclusively in Belgium and Luxembourg since 1982, and which has enabled the family to build their wealth of €43,268,082.

Tractors sold by the Luyckx family
  • Creation date : 1953
  • Founder : Louis Luyckx
  • Main activities :
    • Start with deforestation
    • Moving into farm machinery sales
    • Exclusive distribution of major brands
  • Expansion :
    • 1967: Distribution of Hydromac hydraulic excavators
    • 1982 : Exclusive Hitachi distribution for Belgium and Luxembourg
The Luyckx family's construction machine in action

Today, the company is one of Belgium's leading distributors of civil engineeringand agriculture. It extends over 7 hectares, including 18,200 m² of buildings, and includes a subsidiary in Izegem founded in 1998 to guarantee rapid service. This business success reflects a rich family history and a family tree involving not only Belgium but also the Netherlands, thus enriching the company's heritage. the Luyckx family, with assets of over 42 million euros.

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