The first foreign branch was founded in 1947 in Belgium, after which the European network expanded. In the 1970s and 1980s, global expansion followed with branches in North America, Asia and Australia. In the present century, organic growth and strategic acquisitions have led to new branches and expansions in the Middle East, China and Central Europe. This network allows Van Leeuwen to provide customers around the world with the right pipes, tubes and components at exactly the right moment.
Van Leeuwen today
The initial wholesale function has developed into a more service-oriented business, directed at specific markets and business segments and focusing on major projects with partnerships and customized service. Van Leeuwen’s strategy is aimed at the expansion and reinforcement of leading market positions. We achieve this through organic growth and acquisitions, as well as through continually strengthening, deepening, and broadening our product portfolio, service concepts, and international organization. We are driven by what markets and customers require from us, now and in the future.
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 | 1924 1947 1950-1970 1975 1979 1983 from 1990 from 2000 2002 from 2005 2011 2018 2019 | Founded First foreign branch - in Belgium Expansion of European network Start of activities in North America Branch in Singapore and launch of network in South-East Asia region Opening of first branch in Australia Organic growth and strategic acquisitions Concentration: focus on leading position in Europe and Asia New branches in Asia (China) Expansion in Middle East, Central Europe and North America Acquisitions Teuling Staal, Jean Wauters and IPM Acquisition Ferrostaal Piping Supply Acquisition Benteler Distribution |