Alberic’s journey began on February 1st, 1989, when our founder and CEO, Geert Coudijzer, set out to create a company focused on automation under the name Covan. Our first customer, Bekaert, a leading producer of steel wire products, became the cornerstone of a business built on expertise in automating machine startups. What started as a small operation with a handful of employees quickly grew, driven by word of mouth and an exceptional commitment to service.
“At Alberic, family is more than just a word, it’s at the heart of how we operate.”
In the early days, Geert was supported by a dedicated team and his wife, Hilde, who played a crucial role both in administration and hands-on tasks such as wiring control cabinets. Throughout the 1990s, Covan made a strategic shift toward industrial vision technology, pioneering the use of camera systems for quality control.
This innovation opened doors to significant projects with major pharmaceutical companies like Baxter, Janssen Pharmaceutica, GSK, and Sanofi. By 1999, Covan had achieved a breakthrough by developing its own vision system, the Master of Pharma. This success positioned us as a trusted name in vision technology, which led to even greater growth.
In 2012, Covan explored new markets and became part of the Dekimo group, expanding our services to include mechanical and assembly activities. Under the name Dekimo Kortrijk, the company flourished, growing to a team of 60 and generating €13 million in revenue.
In 2024, we began a new chapter as Alberic, stepping out of the Dekimo group to realize our ambition of becoming a complete partner in guiding clients through every phase of their product innovation journey. By embracing this new direction, we now offer comprehensive expertise at each step, from idea to the final product, ensuring a seamless and collaborative process that brings our clients’ new generations of products to life.
Today, Alberic is a leading partner in product development. We proudly collaborate with clients across industries, turning ideas into reality with a focus on quality and innovation.
At Alberic, innovation and quality aren’t just buzzwords we hang on our cafeteria fridge—they’re the driving forces behind every product we help create. Our approach to product development is rooted in finding smart, practical solutions that align perfectly with our clients’ needs. Whether it’s a fresh idea or a complex challenge, we ensure the highest standards of quality at every stage. Without compromise.
But as much as we like to say that these values are at the core of our product innovation journey, you don’t have to take our word for it. Just have a look at the remarkable products we’ve helped bring to life. Like proud parents, we watch each of these products grow and thrive—a testament to the trust our clients place in us as their lifelong product development partner.
At Alberic, the feeling of family runs deep. As a family-owned company, this bond isn’t limited to leadership. It is shared by everyone who walks through our doors.
It’s more than just working together as a team, it’s about feeling truly at home. When you know you’re in the right place, with the right people, you can face any challenge with confidence. This is essential in an industry as complex as ours, where expertise and trust are non-negotiable. We believe these qualities can only flourish when our team feels at home and genuinely part of something bigger.
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