History.

Always moving forwards, for over a century. Whatever happens.

120 years of craftsmanship

The history of Louis Ruys begins in 1904, with a single commitment: total quality for you. What follows is a journey taking in wars, reconstruction, growth and innovation. From Antwerp to Zwijndrecht. From a supplier of hardware to an international specialist in custom solutions.

We have been choosing precision, craftsmanship and reliability for 120 years. What has changed is the world. What remains is our promise: certainty and continuity for you.
This is how Louis Ruys grew to become what we are today.

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Milestones

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1904

Establishment

Founded in Antwerp as a supplier to the hardware industry.

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1916

WWI

Relocation to Rotterdam
under pressure from WWI.

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1940

Bombing

Complete devastation in the bombing of Rotterdam.

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1945

Relaunch

Relaunch at Boompjes, in the heart of the port, under the ramp of the Maas bridges.

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1956

Coolhaven

Relocation to Coolhaven, Rotterdam.

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2002

Growth spurt

New location in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, focused on growth and improved accessibility.

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2018

New building

New building in Zwijndrecht: 
4000 m² warehouse and expansion 
of machinery park.

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2023

50,000 m3 

Expansion: 2000 m² warehouse, 
total storage space now 50,000 m³.

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