What Limoco does

Limoco is a Belgian industrial ventilation and dust extraction specialist headquartered in Oudsbergen (Limburg), founded in 1975 as 'Limburgse Montage & Constructie' by Hendrik (Rik) Klerkx. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and services ventilation and dust collection systems for the woodworking, food processing, logistics, industrial manufacturing, and production-waste recycling sectors across Belgium and the broader Euroregion. Operating from a 4,800 m² production facility equipped with over 50 stationary machines, Limoco manufactures in-house across multiple steel grades (galvanized, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass), enabling full vertical control from concept through commissioning by VCA-certified in-house assembly teams.

Its core product portfolio combines proprietary and standard offerings. The proprietary line centers on the CPF (Cyclo Power Filter) — a customizable dust extraction filter engineered for ultra-low maintenance — the CMF (Compact Mobile Filter) introduced at ProWood 2015 as a plug-and-play portable unit, and the Diluter welding-fume dilution filtration system using jet-grille technology. Standard offerings span vacuum filters, cyclone collectors, bag/cartridge filters, high-pressure filters, and chain/screw filters, alongside spark detection integration with VDL Industrial Products' Firefly systems and ATEX-compliant explosion-safety design. A separate sub-brand, Woningventilatie, addresses the mandatory Belgian residential ventilation market.

Limoco runs a project-based, quote-driven direct sales model across Belgium in Dutch, French, and English. Approximately 50 employees (up from 40 in 2015) generated reported turnover above EUR 7 million as of 2015, with EUR 8.8 million of cumulative capex over 20 years and a maintenance/service aftermarket generating recurring revenue. The customer base spans more than 14 named enterprise clients (e.g., Cargill Chocolate, Katoen Natie, Punch Powertrain, Autoneum, Euroports, Kinepolis, Tereos-Syral, Weidenhammer) across automotive, packaging, food, metal, logistics, construction, and entertainment verticals. In 2025, after 20+ years of collaboration, Limoco was acquired by VDL Groep, an Eindhoven-based international industrial family business with ~14,000 employees across 100+ subsidiaries in hightech, mobility, energy, foodtech, and infratech, while preserving Limoco's brand, location, and management (Tim Stinkens and VDL director Carlos Ooijen co-leading).

Name

Limoco

Legal name

Limoco N.V.

Website

https://limoco-industries.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Limoco designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom industrial ventilation and dust extraction systems — including its proprietary CPF and CMF filters — for woodworking, food, logistics, and industrial manufacturing clients in Belgium and broader Europe, operating from a 4,800 m² in-house production facility in Oudsbergen as part of VDL Groep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Industrial ventilation systems
• Dust extraction equipment
• Industrial filtration solutions
• Custom ventilation engineering
• Dust collection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Limburg

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Ventilation Systems: Design, manufacture, and installation of industrial ventilation systems for various applications including welding fumes, spray drift, oil mist, solvent fumes, cooking smoke, and explosive fumes.
2. Dust Extraction Systems: Custom dust extraction and dedusting systems for woodworking, logistics, food sector, and industrial production companies. Includes various filter types (vacuum filters, cyclone collectors, bag filters, cartridge filters).
3. Custom Manufacturing: In-house production of sheet metal components and custom fabrications in the company's 4,800 m² workshop. Processes various steel grades including galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
4. Installation Services: Installation services through company's own VCA-certified assembly teams. Complete project management from design to installation.
5. Maintenance Services: Preventive maintenance plans and after-sales service. Includes 1-year warranty, 24/7 service availability, and stock delivery of common parts.
6. Second-hand Equipment: Refurbished dust extraction and filter systems offered as 'Occasions' when customers upgrade to new systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Limoco designs, manufactures, and installs industrial ventilation, dust extraction, and dedusting systems tailored to customer requirements. Its portfolio spans custom industrial ventilation systems (for welding fumes, spray drift, oil mist, solvent fumes, cooking smoke, explosive fumes), dust extraction systems (vacuum filters, cyclones, bag filters), and proprietary filter products such as the CPF (Cyclo Power Filter) and CMF (Compact Mobile Filter). Solutions are produced in-house at a 4,800 m² workshop and installed by VCA-certified assembly teams, complemented by maintenance services and a residential ventilation sub-brand (Woningventilatie).

Product overview

Limoco is an industrial ventilation and dust extraction company offering a portfolio of proprietary and standard products organized around five core application segments: woodworking, industry, food sector, logistics, and waste extraction. Its proprietary product line includes the CPF (Cyclo Power Filter) — a customizable industrial filter for dust extraction with ultra-low maintenance — and the CMF (Compact Mobile Filter), a plug-and-play portable unit introduced at ProWood 2015. Adjacent proprietary offerings include a Diluter system for welding fume concentration reduction, spark detection systems, and energy/heat recovery modules. Standard offerings span dust extraction and dedusting systems (vacuum filters, cyclones, bag filters, etc.), industrial ventilation systems, and custom product waste extraction. The company also operates a Woningventilatie sub-brand for residential ventilation and sells refurbished second-hand equipment. All solutions are designed, engineered, produced in its own 4,800 m² workshop, and installed by in-house VCA*-certified assembly teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPF (Cyclo Power Filter) Proprietary Limoco filter designed for industrial dust extraction applications, customizable by dimensions and power capacity with technological innovations for ultra-low maintenance requirements. Used for product waste recovery and recycling across automotive, packaging, paper, and metalworking sectors.
• CMF (Compact Mobile Filter) Compact portable pressure filter with dimensions of H 2350 x W 1230 x L 3585 mm, frequency-controlled for energy efficiency, compliant with strict standards, intended for indoor installation, and featuring plug-and-play connectivity. Designed for woodworking and industrial dust extraction applications.
• Diluter Welding Smoke Reduction System Proprietary filtration system developed by Limoco to reduce welding smoke concentration in environments with high fume generation. Uses jet grilles to break up the smoke blanket and recirculate filtered clean air into the workspace.
• Industrial Dust Extraction and Dedusting Systems Industrial dust extraction systems covering vacuum filters, automatic filters with compressed air cleaning, dust filters, cyclone collectors, bag filters, high-pressure filters, vertical leaf filters, screw filters, and chain filters. Serves woodworking, logistics, food, and industrial production companies with engineered extraction solutions.
• Industrial Ventilation Systems Ventilation systems for welding fumes, spray drift, oil mist, solvent fumes, adhesive fumes, cooking smoke, explosive fumes, extruder fumes, and exhaust gases, supplemented by cooling, natural ventilation, and heating solutions including hot air generators. Sold and installed as complete custom-engineered projects for industrial enterprises.
• Product Waste Extraction Systems Custom exhaust systems for extracting and transporting heavy production waste to containers, including separators to divide material from fine particulate matter. Applied across automotive, packaging, paper, and metalworking sectors for waste recovery and recycling initiatives.
• Woningventilatie (Residential Ventilation Division) Separate Woningventilatie sub-brand and division providing residential ventilation solutions for the private Belgian market, addressing mandatory residential ventilation requirements. Operates via dedicated website woningventilatie.info as a B2C companion offering.
• Second-Hand / Refurbished Equipment ('Occasions') Refurbished dust extraction and filter equipment, including vacuum filters, chain filters, and pass-through filters, recovered when customers upgrade to new systems. Equipment is revised in Limoco's workshop and sold as 'Occasions' at competitive pricing.
• Installation Services by VCA-Certified Assembly Teams Installation of industrial ventilation and dust extraction systems by Limoco's own VCA-certified assembly teams, providing complete project management from engineering design through on-site installation and commissioning for industrial customers.
• Preventive Maintenance and After-Sales Services Preventive maintenance plans and after-sales service for installed ventilation and dust extraction systems, including 1-year warranty, 24/7 service availability, and stock delivery of common parts for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% energy savings compared to traditional dust extraction systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keller Lufttechnik: German specialist in custom industrial dust extraction and ventilation systems for woodworking, metalworking and process industries. Direct comparable in project-engineered, custom-fabricated dust collection serving similar European industrial customers.
• GreCon: German manufacturer of spark detection and fire prevention systems for industrial extraction lines. Comparable in the safety/ATEX sub-segment that Limoco serves through Firefly integration, with overlapping customers in woodworking and panel production.
• Schuko: German manufacturer of extraction and filtration systems for woodworking, metal and plastics. Direct comparable in custom industrial ventilation, with overlapping customer verticals and similar project-sales motion.
• RoboVent: US manufacturer of industrial dust and fume collection systems. Comparable product range (cartridge collectors, ambient and source capture) and similar project-engineered sales approach for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Nederman: Swedish global leader in industrial air filtration, dust and fume extraction. Closely comparable product portfolio (industrial dust collectors, fume extraction, filters) and similar enterprise B2B go-to-market, but at materially larger international scale than Limoco.
• Flexicon: Manufacturer of pneumatic conveying and dust collection systems for bulk material handling. Comparable in industrial dust extraction and product-waste conveying — a use case Limoco addresses via its CPF-based waste extraction solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Camfil: Swedish air filtration company with industrial dust and fume collection solutions. Larger and more diversified than Limoco, but operates in the same industrial air-cleaning category with comparable ATEX-regulated applications.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration conglomerate with industrial dust collection (Torit) as a major segment. Broader portfolio and much larger scale, but overlapping industrial filtration capabilities and global service footprint.

Regional players

• Airtec: Netherlands-based industrial ventilation and dust extraction supplier. Regional European peer with comparable offerings for woodworking and metalworking customers, primarily serving the Dutch market rather than Belgium.
• Airflow Technology: UK-based industrial ventilation and dust extraction specialist. Comparable custom-engineered ventilation offerings and project-based sales model, primarily serving UK/Irish industrial customers rather than the Benelux market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/limocowoningventilatie

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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