Our story

Diresco, serving surfaces since 2003.

Belgian? Check. Family business? Double-check. Decades of experience in mineral composites? Home run! At home and beyond Belgium’s borders – we’ve been singing the praises of this incredible, versatile finish material since 2003.

And today? Today, we’re committed to co-creating a promising future for indoor and outdoor composite applications, founded on a rock-solid tradition. Wherever, whenever: you get the best in terms of safety and sustainability.

Our own team of in-house experts and experienced professionals make it happen. But they’re not alone. Our extensive professional network, made up of clients and a cadre of Belgian and international designers, contributes additional layers of expertise.

Your international ‘partner in progress’

The mineral composite market continues to develop and refine exponentially. As a Belgian manufacturer with an expansive international client and partner network, we’re always the first to share those developments and our discoveries with you.

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North-western Europe’s sole player
Diresco is north-western Europe’s sole mineral composite manufacturer. Our production capacity reaches up to 4,000 m2 a day.
Cross-border collaboration
Surrounded by clients and partners at home and abroad, we’ve built an impressive knowledge network for a steady stream of inspiration and innovative ideas.
Global ambassadors
As an A.Sta.A WORLD-WIDE member, we actively promote the interests of quality engineered stone products within an environmentally friendly, humane and social context.

Our quality guarantees

Diresco’s business strategy ranks the most ecological and sustainable production of mineral composite possible as priority no. 1. And the highest safety and hygiene standards and premium quality are non-negotiables. These certifications guarantee Diresco’s meticulously professional partnerships and high-quality end products.

Creative vision and innovation

As a product, mineral composite is always evolving. Diresco pushes the boundaries of this incredibly versatile material day in and day out.

Intensive testing

The Diresco R&D lab test our products for colour consistency and perfect composition daily.

Inspiration and experimentation

Our international network of composite experts and trend watchers is a priceless source of inspiration. Their input keeps us on our toes, prompting regular new product tests.

Technological innovation

Diresco makes the most of cutting-edge technologies. Our Sublime Collection – based on the latest manufacturing technologies – is a prime example of this strategy.

A Diresco retrospective

Our objective? We’re building towards a sustainable Diresco future packed with inspiration, innovation, and creative vision. Diresco is always on your side, whether you’re our professional partner, a client, or an end user. And the future we’re building is founded on the rich heritage of our family business. Here’s a retrospective on what Diresco has been up to since its foundation.

2003

Father and son, Chris and Dirk Schelfhout establish Diresco.

2008

A successful five-year partnership with LRM (the Limburg Reconversion Company) leads to the installation of a second production line.

2011

Diresco gets its commercial team off the ground and installs DUIVESTEIN – the world’s first AI-driven horizontal stacking storage system – for our composite panels.

2015

We take the lead in the Bio-UV composite surface market by launching Bio-UV technology and jumbo panels.

2018

Diresco’s ongoing growth gets a boost when CREAFUND signs on as an investor.

2023

Kenneth Depuydt (Creafund) and Dirk Van Houwe (CEO) will join Diresco at the helm, with full focus on the further strategic development of the company.

2024

Diresco launches its Sublime Collection. It’s a game-changer in the mineral composite sector, the outcome of a unique, innovative and completely in-house production process.

Want to join the Diresco Team?

Do you share our vision for mineral composite’s limitless possibilities? Are you enthusiastic about working for an internationally minded family business with sights set on the future?

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