Ster animatie

History

For decades, Laco Techniek has been the specialist in hydraulic and pneumatic tools, with a history centered on craftsmanship, innovation, and reliable service.

Ster animatie

Laco through the years

1946 Heden
1946

Establishment of Laco

H.J. Lafeber starts Laco from a small shed in Zaandam. With one lathe and ten guilders, the company quickly grows into a specialist in precision tools.

Image Kees Lafeber Laco Techniek
1952

Second generation

Kees Lafeber joins the company and takes over commercial management together with his father. Growth accelerates.

1963

Back to Zaandam

Relocation to Mauritsstraat. Laco expands significantly and also starts supplying large industrial customers internationally.

Image 25th anniversary Laco Techniek
1971

25th anniversary

30 employees, a two-year order book, and projects for the largest ships in the world.

1973

Unique milling machine

A 16-ton milling machine strengthens the machine park. Unique in the Netherlands and suitable for extremely precise work.

1978

Start Laco Trading

Trade in (used) machines and start distribution of Ingersoll Rand for the northern Netherlands.

1989

New building Grote Tocht

Due to strong growth, Laco is moving to a new building on the Westerspoor industrial estate.

1992

Start of rental business

Laco enters the rental market. Major international projects follow, including for Mammoet.

1998

Acquisition of Bodo Perslucht

Expansion with compressed air solutions. Later continued as Laco Air Solutions.

2005

Establishment of Laco Rotterdam

Expansion into the southern Netherlands through the acquisition of Stork Tools & Services’ activities.

Image Henk Lafeber Laco Techniek
2009

Business transfer

Henk Lafeber takes over from his father. The third generation is at the wheel.

2014

New logo

Modernization of the corporate identity while retaining the recognizable Laco identity.

2015

Project Pioneering Spirit

Delivery of 68 mega cylinders for the world’s largest construction vessel.

Afbeelding Laco Zaanse Ondernemingsprijs 2017
2017

Zaanse Business Award

Laco wins the business award for innovation, sustainability, and continuity.

2017

Acquisition of Kiekens-DSH

The superheater specialist becomes part of the Laco Group.

2020

Acquisition of Amero Compressors

Strengthening of Laco Air Solutions and expansion of the compressed air portfolio.

2021

75th anniversary

75 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and family business. Ready to go for 100.

Questions? Please contact us.

Afbeelding van Mandy, medewerker van Laco Techniek
Afbeelding van Arjen, medewerker van Laco Techniek
Afbeelding van Katia, medewerker van Laco Techniek
Afbeelding van Roy, medewerker van Laco Techniek
Afbeelding van Jan, medewerker van Laco Techniek