# Proferro nv

> Proferro NV is a Belgian industrial foundry and mechanical-finishing company that co-engineers, casts, machines, assembles and tests iron components for OEMs, primarily in medium-sized series, and is part of Picanol Group/Tessenderlo Group.

Company page on Leadbay: https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/proferro.be · loaded 2026-10-30

## At a glance

- Website: https://proferro.be
- Team based in: 8900 Ieper (Leadbay's record; Sources disagree: Ypres (proferro.be, a company database))
- Incorporated: 8900 Ieper, France (register)
- Registry: SIREN 493 226 369
- Founded: 1989 (proferro.be and 1 more)
- Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Employees: 114 (employees and founders, investors not counted; proferro.be and 1 more)
- Backed by: Tessenderlo Group
- Seen in its site's code: Google Tag Manager (googletagmanager.com/gtm.js), Mailchimp (TXT servers.mcsv.net) (read 2026-10-30)
- Phone: +32 57 22 21 11
- Email: info@proferro.be
- Address: 50 TER WAARDE, 8900 IEPER, be

## What it sells, to whom

- Proferro NV is a Belgian industrial foundry and mechanical-finishing company that co-engineers, casts, machines, assembles and tests iron components for OEMs, primarily in medium-sized series, and is part of Picanol Group/Tessenderlo Group. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/who-are-we), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/sites/proferro/files/files/2024-02/about-proferro.pdf))

## Why it stands out

- EcoVadis Silver Medal (2025), score 72/100; ranked in the top 15% of assessed companies. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/proferro-awarded-ecovadis-silver-medal))

## Products and services

- Engineered grey/lamellar and ductile/nodular iron castings, generally 50–500 kg, for medium-sized series of 500–20,000 units. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/casting), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/machining))
- CNC machining and mechanical finishing, including milling, turning, gear cutting, grinding, heat treatment and welding. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/casting), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/machining))
- Assembly and testing of cast-iron components. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/casting), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/machining))
- Co-engineering, tooling development, prototype support and solidification simulations. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/casting), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/machining))

## Customers and markets

- **Customers**: Worldwide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in agricultural machinery, earthmoving equipment, compressors, textile machinery, general engineering, mining, rail, construction, industrial engines and powertrain markets. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/markets-we-serve), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/who-are-we), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/sites/proferro/files/files/2024-02/about-proferro.pdf))
- **Markets**: Geographies: worldwide OEM supply; specifically Benelux, France, Germany, the UK and the US. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/who-are-we), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/markets-we-serve), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/sites/proferro/files/files/2024-02/about-proferro.pdf))
- **Markets**: Agricultural machinery. ([proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/who-are-we), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/en/markets-we-serve), [proferro.be](https://www.proferro.be/sites/proferro/files/files/2024-02/about-proferro.pdf))

## Team

- Donatien Dequidt · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donatien-dequidt-546146143)
- Michaël Lefebvre, Ingénieur projets · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaël-lefebvre-942093b1)
- Thibault Legrand, Chef d'équipe chez Proferro · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibault-legrand-5255aa166)
- Lucas Damman, Superviseur · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-damman-a94930160)
- Nicolas Decke, Fonderie chez Proferro · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-decke-645176281)
- Baptiste Blanckaert, Opérateur Fonderie · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baptiste-blanckaert-1a34291b1)
- Clément Beghin, Lycée Gustave Eiffel · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clément-beghin-9a09441a2)
- Maxime Flament, Ouvrier qualifié chez Proferro · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxime-flament-b911162b7)
- Sébastien Thibaut, Dessinateur méthodes fonderie · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sébastien-thibaut-629a27176)
- Tom Pagies, Opérateur fonderie · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-pagies-3a5aa9279)
- Simon Cailliau, Project Engineer
- Manu Pauwelyn, Project Engineer

Backed by: Tessenderlo Group

## Where to find more

- [This page in Markdown, for agents](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/proferro.be.md)

Where it comes from: 8 sites read (proferro.be, tessenderlo.com, exa.ai, kenniswest.be, bloomberg.com, matilogistics.com, linkedin.com, instagram.com), the French register and the BODACC.

## Best way in

- Call the front desk, +32 57 22 21 11: The front desk, in Leadbay's record, verified 2026-08-28

## Solvency

From the national register (INSEE, INPI) and the BODACC, read 2026-10-30. SIREN 493226369.

- Status: active, registered 2006-10-01
- Procédures collectives: none in the BODACC (no sauvegarde, redressement or liquidation judiciaire)
- Accounts filed (comptes déposés): none published in the BODACC
- Grade (Jev): D, high risk
- Risk of failure within 12 months (Jev, read 2026-10-25): 20%
- Risk of paying 90 days late within 12 months (Jev): 24%
- Pays its invoices (Jev): Within 30 days
- Cash on hand (Jev): Over 24 months of spending
- Debt (Jev): Low
- What Jev read: Active, created 2006-10-01; No procédure collective in the BODACC

## Working on now

- Circular manufacturing: a new core crusher recovers sand from non-conforming cores and uncured sand for reuse, supporting its ISO 14001 sustainability program.
- Deepening customer collaboration: Proferro hosted AGCO Corporation in Ieper for a Technology Day covering the manufacturing process and aligning design requirements with production capabilities.
- Operational integration with Picanol: the Ieper site combines Proferro and its biggest customer, enabling production from scrap through finished, assembly-ready parts for Picanol weaving machines.
- Quality, security and sustainability remain active priorities: recent milestones include ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and EcoVadis Silver certification.

From: [New machine boosts circularity at Proferro | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/new-machine-boosts-circularity-proferro), [Visit Proferro at CastForge 2026 in Stuttgart | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/visit-proferro-castforge-2026-stuttgart), [Vertical integration at our production plant | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/vertical-integration-our-production-plant), [𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 AGCO Corporation! 👇 | Proferro](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/proferro_innovation-proferro-innovationatproferro-activity-7442949509246148608-Xiq1), [News | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/news)

## Summary

Proferro NV is a Belgian foundry and mechanical finishing specialist based in Ieper that provides co-engineering, casting, machining, and assembly services for mechanical components [1][2][3]. It operates as an autonomous subsidiary of the Picanol Group, which is a business unit of the Tessenderlo Group [1][3][4]. The company does not have external investors listed, as it is part of a larger industrial group [1][3]. Proferro supplies engineered casting solutions and machined parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide in sectors including agricultural machinery, earthmoving equipment, compressors, textile machinery, and general engineering [1][5][6]. Its largest customer is its sister company, Picanol [7]. While the provided sources do not name specific competitors, the company serves a global market across the Benelux, France, Germany, the UK, and the US [5]. Recent developments include the June 2026 commissioning of a new core crusher to improve circularity, participation in the 2026 CastForge trade fair, and the 2025 opening of new headquarters in Ieper [8][7]. In 2024, the company was honored with the Kubota Supplier Award [7].

[1]: https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/who-are-we "Who are we? | Proferro"
[2]: https://www.proferro.be/en "More than 85 years of experience | Proferro"
[3]: https://www.proferro.be/sites/proferro/files/files/2024-02/about-proferro.pdf "ENGINEERED CASTING SOLUTIONS"
[4]: https://www.tessenderlo.com/en/our-activities/machines-technologies "Machines & Technologies | Tessenderlo"
[5]: https://www.proferro.be/en/markets-we-serve "The various markets we serve | Proferro"
[6]: https://www.proferro.be/en/what-we-do/casting "Casting in our high-tech foundry | Proferro"
[7]: https://www.proferro.be/en/news "News | Proferro"
[8]: https://www.proferro.be/en/about-us/milestones "Milestones | Proferro"

## Sources

- [Proferro NV's website](https://proferro.be)
- [Company record, via Exa](https://proferro.be/)
- [New machine boosts circularity at Proferro | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/new-machine-boosts-circularity-proferro)
- [Visit Proferro at CastForge 2026 in Stuttgart | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/visit-proferro-castforge-2026-stuttgart)
- [Vertical integration at our production plant | Proferro](https://www.proferro.be/en/vertical-integration-our-production-plant)
- [𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 AGCO Corporation! 👇 | Proferro](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/proferro_innovation-proferro-innovationatproferro-activity-7442949509246148608-Xiq1)