HISTORY

FOUNDER

Marcel Peeters started a sole proprietorship in 1977 as a sideline in Kontich, with the main activity of prototype machine construction. 

Due to increasing success, even in Spain, France, Argentina, and the USA, a company was established under the name "Constructie Werkhuizen Peeters-Stessens."
Until his retirement in 1994, he remained employed at AGFA-GEVAERT in Mortsel as a machine designer.
Unfortunately, Marcel passed away unexpectedly in December 1995. 

SUCCESSOR 

Son Kris Peeters joined the business in 1988 after studying industrial engineering in electro-mechanics.
In 1990, a new building was constructed in Lier. A new company was established for this purpose:
"LIMA" - abbreviation for LIerse MAchinefabriek.
In 2000, in addition to machine building, CNC turning and milling work was started.

FUTURE TECHNICAL SUCCESSOR

Since July 2023, a 3rd generation is being prepared to take over the torch in the future.Matisse Peeters studied Electromechanics at the VTI in Lier. He then obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics - specialization in Maintenance Technology at Thomas More University - Campus De Nayer.

FUTURE ADMINISTRATIVE SUCCESSOR

Since July 2024, a 3rd generation administrative successor is being prepared to take over the torch in the future. Emily Peeters studied Economic Sciences at the College of Lier. After that, she obtained her  Bachelor's degree in SME management at KDG University of Applied Sciences in Antwerp.