History

Before 1992

Collaboration between the Campine coal mine and Smet Boring to develop mining solutions.

1992

Founding of Benvitec

After the closure of the Campine coal mines, the Smet family takes over the activities and establishes Belgian Environmental Technics.

Benvitec begins by installing plastic membranes on landfills to prevent soil contamination.

Believing at the time that membrane installation would be a temporary application, Benvitec starts exploring new solutions based on its expertise in plastic percolation and degassing shafts as well as drainage piping. This leads to the creation of the plastics technology department, focusing on chemical-resistant process and storage tanks and plastic piping systems.

1995

Expansion to Fleurus

Opening of a new office in Fleurus.

2002

Air treatment

Benvitec expands its expertise in air and water treatment and launches its own registered BlueFil® filter media.

2004

Fire protection

Expansion into fire protection.
Benvitec establishes a new Fire Protection division and opens an office in Kruibeke (now Beveren).

2008

Flooring

Benvitec expands its offerings with industrial flooring solutions.

2009

HVAC

HVAC systems are added to Benvitec’s range of services.

2020

Back to the roots

Benvitec returns to its core mission: "Leaving the world better than we found it." The company refocuses entirely on fire protection, air treatment, and plastics technology.
Benvitec unveils a new brand identity that symbolizes both its heritage and its future:
Black – A tribute to its mining roots.
Green – A commitment to a more sustainable future.