From calf trading to total production
1952
The business is founded by Louis Vanlommel and Anna Heylen, focusing on calf trading and, initially, slaughter in urban abattoirs.
1970
The second generation joins the family business.
1982
We decide to take transport into our own hands, setting up Internationaal Transport J. Vanlommel.
1988
We open our own slaughterhouse in Olen, gaining complete control over the slaughter process.
1990
The construction of our cutting room enables us to optimise our production process and guarantee even greater quality.
1996
Introduction of BCV (Belgian Controlled Veal) certification.
2000
We begin producing our own consumer packaging, while also opening new offices in Olen.
2003
We recognise the need for high-quality milk replacers for our calves and start working with Verveka Veevoeder.
2004
The third generation joins the company, while the storage facility is also expanded.
2005
We achieve our first IFS certificate.
2009
Our collaboration with Verveka Veevoeder ultimately leads to its acquisition.
2010
The complete automation of our cutting room results in a closed and monitored process, from carcass to vacuum-packed cut.
2011 
Launch of ongoing monitoring and training in the slaughterhouse, carried out by an independent animal welfare specialist.
Solar panels are also installed, covering annual electricity needs equivalent to 65 households (1,600 m²).
2012
Introduction of the Well & Fair specifications.
2016
Acquisition of Dosca Huidenhandel sees Vanlommel start processing and trading calfskins. We also invest in new cooling installations and upgrade the slaughter line to ensure a more efficient production process and increased capacity.
2017
We open a new calf sorting centre.
2018
We invest in heat recovery technology at the slaughterhouse, thereby covering 50% of our heat requirements.
2022
Installation of a wind turbine on site, generating enough energy to meet the annual energy needs of 1,700 homes.
2023
A new social space for staff, completely energy neutral and equipped with the most energy-efficient technologies.
2024
Additional investments in heat recovery, covering 65% of the heat required for our production processes.