On 15 November 2024, we are delighted to be celebrating a historic moment together: 150 years of Garsou-Angenot!
Discover how these transformations have shaped our company, and how our values continue to propel us into the future.
Today, on 15 November 2024, we are delighted to be celebrating a historic moment together: 150 years of Garsou-Angenot!
In this fourth article, we invite you to discover :
- How the transformations achieved over 150 years have shaped our company
- How our values of innovation and sustainability continue to propel us into the future
Developments in the transport sector
An overview of our development
Late 19th century:
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The first motor vehicles appeared, but transport was still dominated by horses and trains.
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Garsou-Angenot used horse-drawn carts for local transport, and trains for international shipments.
Early 20th century:
- Trucks are mass-produced and road infrastructure improves.
- 1914: The company acquires its first trucks. At the time, road transport was still secondary to the railways, but their use for transporting goods was gradually increasing.
The 50s and 60s:
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Massive expansion of road networks and infrastructure (motorways, bridges), with road transport becoming the dominant mode of transport.
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Vehicles became more sophisticated, with advances in safety and energy efficiency.
End of the 20th century:
- Introduction of GPS tracking
- The meteoric rise of IT and telecoms technologies greatly accelerates the pace of change in the transport sector, with faster transmission of information.
2000s:
- Environment: emergence of ecological concerns with efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles.
- Emerging technologies: artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at breakneck speed, gradually overturning the sector.
From the horse-drawn carts of 1874, through the first lorries equipped with stick wheels and strapping, without tyres, we have today arrived at modern vehicles, equipped with on-board computers and geolocation, with drivers confirming their deliveries via a smartphone application.
Garsou-Angenot has been meeting all these challenges for 150 years now. The company has had to adapt, develop, retrain, diversify and innovate.
A successful career
But that's not the only anniversary we're celebrating this year. Here's a look at some of the major milestones in our company's history:
- 150 years ago (15 November 1874): Garsou-Angenot was born, a long journey marked by innovation and adaptation to market needs.
- 120 years ago (1904): The company joins the Verviers Chamber of Commerce.
- 110 years ago (1914): The purchase of the first lorries marked a turning point in the development of transport for Garsou-Angenot.
- 103 years ago (1921): The company takes its first legal form as a limited partnership (SCA).
- 96 years ago (1928): Launch of international transport, broadening our field of action.
- 60 years ago (1964): The transformation into a limited liability company (SPRL) enabled the company to structure itself better to meet new economic challenges.
- 30 years ago (1994): ISO 9001 certification, proof of our commitment to quality excellence.
- 21 years ago (2003): Opening of the Air Freight department at Brussels Airport, a new stage in our diversification.
- 11 years ago (2013): Moving to our new facilities at Les Plénesses, a more modern site better suited to our needs.
- 10 years ago (2014): Integration into the Astre group, strengthening our network and market position.
Why choose Garsou-Angenot?
- Our commitment to the environment: We are the first Belgian company to receive the Lean & Green Europe Award + 2 stars.
- Modern HR policy: Every member of our team goes through a complete induction process, ongoing training and receives a warm welcome.
- Emphasis on people: Team spirit and synergy between our employees guarantee impeccable service and maximum customer satisfaction.
Proud of our history and our values, we remain committed to meeting the challenges of tomorrow with innovation, ecology and quality.
If you have any questions or require any services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your satisfaction is at the heart of our mission!
Thank you for your trust and support over the years.
The Garsou-Angenot team.