The metal processing family business Hegge, based in Hamont-Achel, is known as a reliable B2B partner for custom metal processing and high-quality aluminum mudguards for trucks and trailers. Founded in 1893 by Andries Hegge, the company currently employs around 100 people and specializes in metal processing for various sectors, with a focus on the truck and trailer industry. Hegge excels in both small and medium-sized series production and, with Aluwing, offers its own product line of curved and angled aluminum mudguards for industrial and agricultural vehicles.
In recent years, Hegge has invested significantly in automation and robotization. The company now possesses several automatic laser machines and has fully automated its plate warehouse. This system, managed by an ERP system, improves productivity and reduces lead times, enabling the company to achieve its growth ambitions with the current workforce and operate unmanned shifts, offering a solution to the tight labor market.
Looking ahead, Hegge is optimistic about the coming years. The company controls its engineering, production, and quality control, and has its own paint shop, making it an attractive partner for sectors such as automotive, construction, and mechanical engineering. The anticipated shift from parts for traditional fuel trucks to an increasing volume for electric trucks, the aging European truck fleet, and the upcoming implementation of EURO 7 present significant competitive advantages.
To better respond to these European developments, the Limburg investment company LRM is now granting Hegge a subordinated loan. Dries Bauters, investment manager at LRM, emphasizes that Hegge is an innovative manufacturing company with a long-term vision and a strong focus on innovation. It contributes to high-quality industrial employment and anchors the manufacturing industry in Noord-Limburg. Furthermore, as a family business gradually involving the fifth generation, it represents key pillars for LRM's confident investment.
