100 years LOUIS BLOCKX
Louis Blockx has more than 100 years of experience in woven packaging. Find out how our company was created and evolved over time.
1923
Louis Blockx starts as a dealer in used jute bags in Arendonk.
1925
The business expands to include a workhouse and sewing workshop for repairing used jute bags.
1930
Construction of a new, larger workroom for handling bags.
1949
Louis Blockx founds the company L. Blockx Nieuwe en Gebruikte Zakken NV
1945
Rebuilding the factory after war damage.
1935
Louis Blockx offers even more services: whipping, vacuuming, turning, washing and disinfecting jute bags.
1950
The firm gets a new workhouse for the production of jute bags.
1965
Jos Blockx takes over the helm at the company.
1970
Start of the import of new jute bags from China, India and Thailand.
1995
Big bags offer the ideal solution for transport, storage and handling of large quantities of bulk goods.
1985
Strong growth due to sales of bags to the European sugar industry.
1980
The company grows rapidly due to the increase in exports of European agricultural products.
Polypropylene and cotton are emerging as alternative materials for bag production.
1999
Lou Blockx takes over the helm at the company. A sewing workshop for big bags is set up in Bačka Palenka, Serbia.
2002
Start of construction of an integrated production facility for big bags, in Bački Petrovac, Serbia.
Foundation of the Serbian subsidiary Blockx doo.
2003
Arendonk HQ moves into new offices, located at Pleintje 35.
2018
Foundation of a conditioned high-care sewing unit for big bags in Bački Petrovac.
Start-up of recycling unit for processing post-consumer big bag waste, according to the closed loop principle.
2012
The plant in Serbia expands further and obtains BRC certifications
2006
With the foundation of an in-house transport company, Blockx logistics, we ensure an even better service.
2022
Production of big bags and other woven plastic packaging based on recycled PP.
2023
Louis Blockx celebrates its 100th anniversary.
1923
Louis Blockx starts as a dealer in used jute bags in Arendonk.
1925
The business expands to include a workhouse and sewing workshop for repairing used jute bags.
1930
Construction of a new, larger workroom for handling bags.
1935
Louis Blockx offers even more services: whipping, vacuuming, turning, washing and disinfecting jute bags.
1945
Rebuilding the factory after war damage.
1949
Louis Blockx founds the company L. Blockx Nieuwe en Gebruikte Zakken NV
1950
The firm gets a new workhouse for the production of jute bags.
1965
Jos Blockx takes over the helm at the company.
1970
Start of the import of new jute bags from China, India and Thailand.
1980
The company grows rapidly due to the increase in exports of European agricultural products.
Polypropylene and cotton are emerging as alternative materials for bag production.
1985
Strong growth due to sales of bags to the European sugar industry.
1995
Big bags offer the ideal solution for transport, storage and handling of large quantities of bulk goods.
1999
Lou Blockx takes over the helm at the company. A sewing workshop for big bags is set up in Bačka Palenka, Serbia.
2002
Start of construction of an integrated production facility for big bags, in Bački Petrovac, Serbia.
Foundation of the Serbian subsidiary Blockx doo.
2003
Arendonk HQ moves into new offices, located at Pleintje 35.
2006
With the foundation of an in-house transport company, Blockx logistics, we ensure an even better service.
2012
The plant in Serbia expands further and obtains BRC certifications
2018
Foundation of a conditioned high-care sewing unit for big bags in Bački Petrovac.
Start-up of recycling unit for processing post-consumer big bag waste, according to the closed loop principle.
2022
Production of big bags and other woven plastic packaging based on recycled PP.
2023
Louis Blockx celebrates its 100th anniversary.