Callebaut-de Blicquy

Callebaut-de Blicquy (CDB) is a Belgian manufacturer of dyeing and bleaching solutions for all kinds of fibers, yarns and textiles. Founded in Brussels in 1920, the company has over a century of experience in textile machinery and today operates as part of the Valtech Group, a family-owned organization specializing in custom machine building. CDB's product range spans from laboratory equipment to individual machines and complete processing lines, all designed with a project-based approach that emphasizes efficiency, sustainability and safety. The company serves customers worldwide, offering turnkey installations that reduce raw material, water and energy consumption while maintaining high productivity and quality. In 2021 CDB joined the Valtech Group, and on July 1, 2024, it established an operational partnership with Cretes, another Valtech Group company, leading to the 'CDB by Cretes' collaboration. This partnership combines CDB's know-how in dyeing and bleaching with Cretes' operational excellence in natural fiber processing machinery, allowing the delivery of more complex integrated solutions. CDB remains a key player in the global textile machinery market, with a focus on customized, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for its international clientele.

Callebaut-de Blicquy (CDB) was founded in Brussels, Belgium, in 1920. Over the decades, the company specialized in dyeing and bleaching solutions for all kinds of fibers, yarns and textiles, building a reputation for technical expertise and customized machinery. The company underwent several restructurings before joining the Belgian Valtech Group in 2021. The Valtech Group, active in custom projects and machine construction since 1968, is a family-owned organization of independent companies specializing in custom machine building, many centered around textile handling, processing and automation. On July 1, 2024, CDB established an operational partnership with Cretes, another Valtech Group company and a renowned manufacturer of machines for processing natural fibers. This partnership, known as 'CDB by Cretes', combines CDB's know-how with Cretes' operational excellence, allowing the combined entity to manage greater complexity in overall solutions. All projects are managed by Cretes with the support of CDB, while services and contacts remain unchanged for both companies. Today, CDB continues to serve customers worldwide with turnkey installations that maximize efficiency, sustainability and safety.

• 2024

  Established operational partnership with Cretes on July 1, forming 'CDB by Cretes'.

• 2021

  Joined the Belgian Valtech Group.

• 1920

  Founded in Brussels, Belgium.

Global supplier of customized, sustainable dyeing and bleaching solutions with over 100 years of experience.

• Dyeing machines

• Bleaching machines

• Laboratory equipment

• Complete processing lines

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