LEFORT® Employee Directory
Machinery ManufacturingWallonia, Belgium51-200 Employees
LEFORT® is a Belgium-based manufacturer of premium scrap metal recycling equipment, focusing on high-performance shears, balers and shredders. The company serves recycling professionals worldwide, offering machines that are designed for reliability, durability and long service life, with a strong emphasis on quality control across development, engineering and manufacturing processes. It operates with an international footprint, exporting the vast majority of its production and maintaining subsidiaries in North America and Europe, alongside distributors in more than 40 countries. Founded in 1947 and rooted in a family-driven industrial heritage, LEFORT® emphasizes engineering excellence and ongoing support through post-sale service. Based in Wallonia, the firm positions itself within the machinery manufacturing sector as a globally recognized supplier of integrated scrap metal processing solutions. A recent notable development is the acquisition activity expanding its European footprint, including the purchase of Copex in 2023 and 2024, reflecting strategic growth through consolidation in its niche.