History
Do you want to know more about ASPEL’s history as a plastic injection molding company? Here you can find an overview of the milestones that shaped our company.
1953
ASPEL is founded in 1953 in Eupen, Belgium. Shortly after the invention of polymers, ASPEL starts working with plastic injection molding, mostly for the electrical industry.
1960
In 1960, after a steady growth, ASPEL moves to a larger plant. ASPEL’s markets and segments are expanded to the sports, cosmetics, music and electronics industries.
1978
The range of customers keeps expanding. The first automotive customer order – Holding Springs, made in Eupen - is a fact.
1995
ASPEL becomes the preferred plastic injection molding supplier of Tier1 customers.
1998
ASPEL becomes a certified ISO 9001 plastic injection molding company. The ISO 9001 certification is a testimony to quality management.
2000
In 2000, ASPEL Group - a Belgian privately owned company - is created by merging 3 Belgian companies: ASPEL, POLYFORM and VG Plastics.
2004
In 2004, ASPEL opens its plants in Mexico and Slovakia and launches operational activities in China.
2004
Aspel's manufacturing plants achieve ISO TS 16949, the international quality management standard for the automotive industry.
2009
Aspel takes the next step towards continuous improvement by obtaining the ISO 14001 certification, showing compliance with market certificate requirements.
Today
Since early 2022, the ASPEL Group is fully owned by Deutsche Invest Mittelstand (DIM), an investment company based in Germany. Our shareholder is part of the Deutsche Invest Capital group and has a long-term investment strategy with a focus on value growth by actively supporting the portfolio companies.