A MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-QUALITY ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING
EXPERTS IN WOOD FLOORING /
BELGIQA is a joint venture of three Belgian companies, each with respected expertise in their fields. The combination of this world-leading broad knowledge is what makes our product truly exceptional.
Blending state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship may seem unconventional, but that's precisely what BELGIQA excels at. We merge time-honoured techniques with cutting-edge machinery, enabling the large-scale production of high-quality parquet flooring without compromising on aesthetics or quality. The result is wooden flooring of the utmost excellence in stability, fit, finish, and colour. Our parquet floors are globally acclaimed by architects and designers.
It's our mission to present the perfect range of wood flooring to architects and designers.
BELGIQA BOARDS AT
THE SAW MILL
BELGIQA SAW MILL /
In 1920 Henri Vanlandschoot started off as a manufacturer of wood veneer for the high-end furniture industry. After a couple of successful years, the company decided to use its knowledge for the production of engineered wood flooring, resulting in perfectly pressed and profiled planks with an excellent fitting.
With more than 100 years of experience, under the management of Henri’s grandsons Kurt and Tom, Vanlandschoot has grown into one of the strongest players in its field. It became part of the joint venture BELGIQA a few years ago and now serves as our official production centre.
First, the sawn top layers are manually sorted by grading, after which they are glued to the plywood by cold pressing.
Once pressed, the boards are plugged up with paste. This is done either manually or mechanically, depending on the grading. The Art and Art+ gradings, for example, are sorted manually.
Next, the boards are calibrated by sanding the underside to ensure a perfect fitting for profiling. During profiling, they are subsequently fitted with tongue and groove and the desired joint.
Last, but not least, the fitting of the boards is manually checked. After this, the boards are ready for finishing.
THE FINISHING OF A BELGIQA BOARD
BELGIQA FINISHING CENTRE /
Ivan Soenens first started his car body shop in 1984, specialising in car painting and thus becoming an expert in matching colours, shades and textures. Much like Vanlandschoot, he later on decided to use this expertise for the finishing of wood flooring. The extreme precision that is needed for the painting of bodywork, is reflected in the high standards that Miva maintains for the colouring and finishing of Belgiqa’s wood flooring.
The possibilities for parquet finishing are endless. Depending on the customer's preferences, the planks may or may not be brushed, sanded, aged, or treated with a band saw.
Subsequently, if desired, they are stained, oiled, or varnished. In certain collections, multiple stains are layered, tannins are added, or the planks are bleached, resulting in a more profound colouring.
NATURE IS OUR
BUSINESS
SUSTAINABILITY /
Nature is literally our business. Therefore, we consider it of utmost importance to contribute to the environment. BELGIQA always looks towards the future, and this commitment extends to the future of our planet. We have invested in solar panels and charging stations for our 100% electric vehicle fleet.
Furthermore, BELGIQA's sawmill is entirely heated using its own wood waste, and we plant a new forest every year. Our packaging is made from recycled plastic, and we strive for a paperless policy in our day-to-day operations. These initiatives are just a snapshot of what we do to contribute to environmental conservation. Nevertheless, we continue to explore new ways every day to do even more.
DISCOVER
OUR SHOWROOM
AN INSPIRING SPACE /
At the production site in Ledegem, we created an inspiring space to showcase our collections and innovations. Everyday we welcome clients to discover the latest novelties.