Waelkens NV
A Belgian family-owned company specializing in visual communication, large-format printing, flag production, and structural brand solutions since 1926.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
Waelkens NV is a family-owned company in visual communication, specializing in large-format printing, flag production, and structural brand solutions. Founded in 1926, it began as a workshop for high-quality textiles and ceremonial garments, later becoming a reference for flags, banners, and ceremonial applications. In the 1970s, the third generation transformed the company into a specialist in textile embroidery and custom-made flags. Under the leadership of the fourth generation, David and Benedikt Waelkens, it evolved into a full-service partner in visual communication. The company offers vertically integrated production, including a metalworking workshop for flagpoles, structures, displays, and supports.
History
Waelkens was founded in 1926 as a family-owned company in visual communication. It began as a workshop for high-quality textiles and ceremonial garments, and through historic ties with the church, became a reference for flags, banners, and ceremonial applications. In the 1970s, the third generation transformed the company into a specialist in textile embroidery and custom-made flags. Under the leadership of the fourth generation, David and Benedikt Waelkens, the family business evolved into a full-service partner in visual communication. The company has developed a unique vertically integrated production system, including a metalworking workshop for flagpoles, structures, displays, and supports.
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