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Springs are an indispensable link in the practical realization of many applications. Every day, companies from all kinds of sectors are looking for the right spring to carry out their projects. At Hermans Verenfabriek in Lebbeke they listen to every question, in order to then offer a suitable answer: standard springs, custom-made springs or even products designed from scratch. To be ready for the further expansion and growth of the company, the managers decided to invest heavily in infrastructure, machines and people. After all, product and service quality are crucial to achieving long-term successful cooperation with customers.

The Belgian family business Hermans Verenfabriek was founded in 1951 and is today in its third generation run by twin brothers Erik and Kris Hermans. The company has a large stock of standard springs, which can be delivered quickly, but can also customize springs and even design, shape and produce springs. 

"We like a personal approach. We listen to the customer's needs and requirements, and then look for a suitable solution for his or her specific application. Outrigger springs for all types of loads, compression and tension springs made of spring steel or stainless steel, or torsion springs made of steel, they are available from stock one by one in different versions," Erik Hermans explains. "If a standard solution does not satisfy, we offer customized solutions: leaf, compression and shape springs, composite springs, torsion, tension, outrigger and disc springs, lock and spring rings. The range also includes springs for garage doors. Our goal is clear: to achieve a long-term relationship with each customer."

Infrastructure, machine and people

The Hermans brothers are proud of what they have achieved together over the years. Thanks to their ambition and the urge to innovate, they continue to grow step by step today. Even in times of crisis, they continue to invest. 

"In 2004, we moved to our current location in Lebbeke, where we have now invested heavily in expanding the facilities. For example, we built an additional production hall and offices, doubling capacity to 5,500 m². The machinery was further optimized, including a fiber laser cutting machine and bending benches, allowing us to now focus more heavily on sheet metal working," Kris Hermans explains. "We develop and manufacture all our products in-house. This would not be possible without our team of motivated employees with expertise. We currently employ 35 people, making us one of the larger employers in the area. We are constantly looking for new quality workers. Our story of quality and growth and a modern infrastructure help us win them over more easily."

Ready for tomorrow

Hermans springs are used today in a wide variety of applications: mechanical engineering, metal and plastic machining, automotive, construction, lighting technology, medical equipment, the food industry, and more. 

"We follow technological developments closely and constantly look at how we can make our production even more profitable. For standard springs, for example, we installed an automatic warehouse 20 meters wide and 6 meters high, which was linked to our ERP system for smooth order processing and picking. Completely new is our webshop, where customers can enter their orders quickly and easily," the Hermans brothers conclude. "We are already ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow. The continuity of the company is also already assured, since with Tibo the fourth generation has been active for four years."