1947
Metaalwaren En Apparaten Fabriek (MEAF) was founded in the van Randwijckstraat 49, Yerseke by Mr. Adriaan Hovestadt
1953
First 3D vacuum formed sign produced by MEAF on a table sized vacuum forming machine. This would form the beginning of MEAF’s endeavours into vacuum & thermoforming machines
1960
Start of the second factory of MEAF at the Groeninx van Zoelenstraat 33 in Yerseke
1963
MEAF expands its machine portfolio with a blow moulding machines to produce jerrycans, tanks for pressure sprayers and reflector poles for the Dutch motorways and many other products
1963
To delivery a complete products MEAF develops its first injection moulding machines to produce caps for tanks and reflector plates for the reflector poles.
1964
MEAF introduces one of the first semi-automatic thermoforming machines to the industry
1965
First MEAF Machine delivered outside of Europe (blow moulding machine to Egypt).
1966
MEAF produces its first sheet extrusion line to accommodate the requests for foil production.
1967
The municipality of Yerseke requests Mr. Hovestadt to produce a scale model of the new harbour to present to Royal Highness Prince Claus and her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands Beatrix in honour of the birth of their son Prince Willem Alexander (now King of the Netherlands)
1969
MEAF’s second factory after finalising its full expansion in order to meet growing customer demands
1969
The second generation Hovestadt is introduced into the company Mr Willem Hovestadt and Ms Nelleke Houtekamer-Hovestadt.
1975
Over the next decade, many MEALUX vacuum forming machines are produced and delivered to various hospitals.
These compact vacuum forming machines are utilised to produce plastic casts for radiation treatments in the oncology department
1977
MEAF produces its first roll-fed, in-mould thermoforming machine BMS300 to produce cups, trays, plates and other packaging disposables
1982
MEAF officially splits the machine part of the business from the production side into MEAF Machines B.V. and MEAF Kunststoffen B.V.1984
After the foundation of MEAF Machines B.V. as a separately run entity, the production of multiple machines in series are taking off rapidly and MEAF’s international presence grows rapidly.
1985
The growing demand for in-mould thermoforming machines is growing and the demand for a larger thermoforming area, so MEAF introduces the BMS500 to the public
1987
MEAF’s first inline plastic disposable production combination (extrusion + therforming in a continuous fashion) is being delivered to India.
1988
MEAF founder Mr. Adriaan Hovestadt officially retires and hands over the management of MEAF to the second generation Mrs Nelleke Houtekamer-Hovestadt and Mr Wim Hovestadt
1990
MEAF’s new factory is opened at Industrieweg 10, Yerseke (where it is still located today)
1995
As MEAF customers are growing their business in packaging disposables, larger thermoforming machines are required. MEAF’s BMS600, is the answer for those production requirements.
2000
MEAF’s factory at the Industrieweg 10 gets its first expansion
2000
MEAF steps into the digital age with introducing the first PLC into its machines
2000
The production of thermoformed products is an ever increase to produce on larger machines. In order to accommodate larger production volumes, the BMS700 is brought to market
2002
Third generation Mr Ardjan Houtekamer joins MEAF Machines2003
MEAF’s first line dedicated to PET is sold to a customer in the Far East
2006
The MEAF customer are operating in markets which demand thinner products which can be easily stacked. This leads to the manufacturing of the CM420 tilting mould machine (under license from Rohde un Deiwick GmbH).
2007
Mr Ardjan Houtekamer joins the management team2010
Mr Wim Hovestadt officially retires from MEAF2013
MEAF expands its portfolio with a larger tilting mould machine, the KMS600. This thermoforming machine is completely designed and in-house manufactured by MEAF
2016
Third generation Mr Elwin Houtekamer joins the management team, completing the third generation of the family into the business.2022
A celebratory year as MEAF is 75 years in business.
MEAF’s factory is being expanded in order to accommodate larger projects and more machines for many years to come
MEAF Machines B.V. is your one-stop-shop manufacturer for sheet extrusion equipment for a wide variety of raw materials. MEAF offers the possibility to deliver turnkey projects (including auxiliaries) and can even undertake customized, in-house retrofits of existing production lines!
Meaf Machines B.V.
Industrieweg 10
4401 LB Yerseke, The Netherlands
VAT number NL00.61.31.438.B01
Register No.22025279 Chamber of Commerce
MEAF Machines B.V. is your one-stop-shop manufacturer for sheet extrusion equipment for a wide variety of raw materials. MEAF offers the possibility to deliver turnkey projects (including auxiliaries) and can even undertake customized, in-house retrofits of existing production lines!
Meaf Machines B.V.
Industrieweg 10
4401 LB Yerseke, The Netherlands
VAT number NL00.61.31.438.B01
Register No.22025279 Chamber of Commerce