The history of Reynaers

Our history

Since its foundation in 1965, Reynaers Aluminium has evolved from a small local business into a leading European player, driven by innovative ideas and an unwavering commitment to excellence, a journey that has culminated in the formation of Reynaers Group, which now includes brands such as Forster, Roval, Alural, Bloxer, Somalu, and ATA IT.

  • Portrait of Jan Reijnaers - Reynaers
    1965

    Jan Reynaers founded Aluminium Construction Reynaers in Duffel, Belgium. The main product: self-designed aluminium windows and doors.

  • Photo from 1980 of a worker on a steel construction - Reynaers
    1980

    Reynaers Aluminium expanded and began developing profile insulation, entering the European market.

  • Reynaers Aluminium 1993
    1993

    Reynaers Aluminium improved product quality and explored growth markets such as Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East.

  • Expansion of Helmond office - Roval
    2000

    Roval (founded in 1959) was acquired by Reynaers Group, moved to Helmond, and became Roval Aluminium B.V.

  • Reynaers Aluminium 2004
    2004

    Reynaers Aluminium became active globally, with new facilities emerging in Asia and North America.

  • 2005 - Somalu
    2005

    The acquisition of Somalu (founded in 1982 in Castres) expanded Reynaers Group's portfolio.

  • Alural
    2016

    The acquisition of Alural Group (founded in 1987) further expanded Reynaers Group's portfolio.

  • 2017 - Roval
    2017

    Expansion of the Helmond office with an additional 500 m² of office and meeting spaces for Roval.

  • Forster - 2018
    2018

    The acquisition of steel profile expert Forster (founded in 1874 in Arbon) and Bloxer (founded in 1985 in Villafranca Padovana) expanded the portfolio beyond aluminium solutions.

  • Forster Campus - 2022
    2022

    Start of construction of the Forster Campus and following the Science Based Targets initiative, Reynaers Group commits to reduce its direct and indirect emissions with 47% by 2030.

  • Forster Campus - 2024
    2024

    Forster is moving to a new headquarters in Romanshorn, Switzerland, the first building in Switzerland with LEED Gold certification.