In 1980, Tonnie and Gerthy Smits founded a one-man business in Wanroij, Noord-Brabant. Under the name A. Smits Constructies BV, the company focused on supply and repair work within the agricultural sector, with a strong focus on construction work such as stable equipment and knitting feed installations.
 

THE GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION OF SMICON

In the following years, the company grew steadily and the demand for knitting feed installations continued to increase. As a result, the range was expanded with product groups such as pumps and piping. In 1985, this growth led to the construction of its own business premises. The focus also gradually shifted to manure processing and the construction of pumps on tankers, as a result of which Smicon specialized further and further.

The growth continued and in 1992 the business premises were expanded with a new hall and office space, making a total of 1500 m² available. With this additional space, Smicon also began to perform more construction work and mechanical engineering for sectors outside the agricultural industry, such as transport and industry.
 

EXPLORING NEW MARKETS AND INNOVATIONS

Over the years, Smicon expanded further into new sectors. In 1995, the company established a development and research department to design new products for customers in the food industry, plastics processing industry, pharmaceuticals, and hospitals. An example of this was the development of the first shredders/grinders for potato waste products, which opened a new path to innovative solutions for the food industry.

The product range expanded further with the development of equipment such as transport systems and advanced machinery. In 1999, a new business premises was built specifically for the processing and construction of stainless steel (SS), bringing the total surface area to 2250 m². This expansion marked an important step towards serving the recycling and waste processing industry.
 

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE BRAND

Since 1995, the number of international contacts grew considerably, partly thanks to collaborations with companies and dealers who sold Smicon products abroad. Due to the increasing international demand for our machines and installations, A. Smits Constructies bv was renamed "Smicon BV" in 2004, a name that better suits the international market.

Smicon machines and installations have also become successful export products and operate in many countries. Smicon exports to Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the US, Canada and South America, among others.

In 2010, another important step was taken with the construction of a new business premises for the assembly of turnkey projects and machines for both national and international customers. Due to this expansion and optimisation of the internal logistics and warehouse capacity, Smicon now has 3000 m² of space.
 

INNOVATIONS THAT PUSH BOUNDARIES

In 2011, the project office's capacity for development, research and work preparation was expanded to 7 FTEs, enabling Smicon to respond even better to market demand and customer needs. In 2014, Smicon developed the first version of the SMIMO120 depackaging machine, an innovation that enabled the company to reach a new customer base.
 

SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH AS A FOCUS

In 2022, Smicon presented a new corporate identity with a strong focus on sustainability and growth. Due to the increasing international demand for recycling machines for processing organic waste, Smicon further expanded its production capacity to a total area of ​​4,000 m².

In 2024, Smicon welcomed its 10th distributor and has more than 834 active installations worldwide in more than 25 countries.
 

FUTURE-ORIENTED AND DEDICATED

With a solid foundation and a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, Smicon continues to invest in technologies that contribute to a circular economy. We are determined to maintain our leading position in the market in the coming years and to continue working together with our customers and partners towards a more sustainable world.