International Recuperation of Clothing Export Belgium - Buggenhout

1953

In 1953 August Heyvaert started washing and cutting cleaning cloths. Heyvaert bvba was born. In the years that followed, the edging stock and order book grew steadily. This enabled production to be increased, more staff to be recruited, and services and services expanded.

1975

In 1975 Heyvaert bvba was taken over by IRCEB nv. Harry and Jos, August's sons, joined the family business, guaranteeing the future.

The activities were also expanded through the acquisition:

Sorting second-hand clothes

Packing cleaning rags in industrial packaging.

2000

At the start of the new millennium, the activities had grown to such an extent that a second branch could be opened. Meanwhile, the third generation was also employed within the company.

2007

A split of the trading activities became necessary in 2007. This is how IRCEB Buggenhout nv was created. Harry and Filip Heyvaert are responsible for the activities.

Import, export and sort second-hand clothing

Production of cleaning rags for industry

2010 

A second shed came into use in 2010 under IRCEB Buggenhout nv. This further increased productivity, competitiveness and competitiveness. This considerable storage space made it possible to fulfill customer wishes even faster.