![The history of Reynaers](/sites/group/files/public/styles/page_header_medium/public/2024-10/pexels-enginakyurt-2952871.jpg?h=abba163d&itok=qAq3IIgV)  



 

 # 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](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-07/Square.png?h=cb14c8c1&itok=1934cYFB)  
    
    
    
    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](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-07/Rectangle%201508_0.png?h=51e94441&itok=G48TYtB3)  
    
    
    
    1980
    
    Reynaers Aluminium expanded and began developing profile insulation, entering the European market.
- ![Reynaers Aluminium 1993](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Reynaers-Aluminium-About-Us-6.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=DvDnvq5D)  
    
    
    
    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](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Roval.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=rjRsnPo_)  
    
    
    
    2000
    
    Roval (founded in 1959) was acquired by Reynaers Group, moved to Helmond, and became Roval Aluminium B.V.
- ![Reynaers Aluminium 2004](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Reynaers-Aluminium-About-Us-7.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=Qu7-g4LG)  
    
    
    
    2004
    
    Reynaers Aluminium became active globally, with new facilities emerging in Asia and North America.
- ![2005 - Somalu](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/gallery_item1%20%281%29.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=2u1MQCKi)  
    
    
    
    2005
    
    The acquisition of Somalu (founded in 1982 in Castres) expanded Reynaers Group's portfolio.
- ![Alural](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Schermafbeelding%202024-09-25%20112008%20%281%29.png?h=61ef2394&itok=RXrpKQfa)  
    
    
    
    2016
    
    The acquisition of Alural Group (founded in 1987) further expanded Reynaers Group's portfolio.
- ![2017 - Roval](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/9984-verbouwing-2-20201201172353_959x705%20%281%29.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=_wc973Dj)  
    
    
    
    2017
    
    Expansion of the Helmond office with an additional 500 m² of office and meeting spaces for Roval.
- ![Forster - 2018](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Reynaers-Aluminium-About-Us-8.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=LaaN-0dl)  
    
    
    
    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](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/Reynaers-Aluminium-About-Us-12%20%281%29.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=-5Vhl2ab)  
    
    
    
    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](/sites/group/files/public/styles/history_slide/public/2024-10/OI_aboutus_history_2024_Forster_Campus.jpg?h=61ef2394&itok=tS-_oKlF)  
    
    
    
    2024
    
    Forster is moving to a new headquarters in Romanshorn, Switzerland, the first building in Switzerland with LEED Gold certification.