KSE Process Technology | About KSE

Our history

How it all started

In 1973, Adriaan Smulders founded Kempen Service Elektrotechniek, originally a small company that focused on electrical installations in the agriculture branch. A few years later, KSE landed its first major customer in the Dutch feed industry: Coppens Diervoeding (nowadays De Heus), hereby setting its first steps toward becoming market leader in the Benelux for industrial automation in the animal nutrition industry. Our PROMAS Automation Software was first developed in 1988 and in 1997 ALFRA Doseer- en Weegsystemen (est. 1933) was acquired by and therefore becoming a brand of KSE. In the late 90’s Adriaan’s sons Erik and René joined the family business.

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Who we are

KSE through the years

Over the years, KSE has specialized in dosing and weighing systems and smart automation software for the animal feed industry. We are clearly focused on continuous innovation, which is passed from generation to generation. The animal feed industry is our focus market. Personal contact, excellent service and a passion for the powder and granulate processing industry are key. This has helped us grow from a small company to an international business with activities worldwide.

Supervisory Board

The founding family

KSE’s three founding members form the supervisory board of KSE. With a continuous focus on knowledge, innovation and process, we strive to be specialists in our industry. People are our greatest asset, and their in-depth knowledge of the animal nutrition industry makes KSE a unique company.

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Adriaan Smulders

Board member

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Erik Smulders

Board member

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René Smulders

Board member

Company milestones

1973 - present

1973

The Smulders family establishes Kempenservice Elektrotechniek.

1975

KSE welcomes its first major customer in the feed branch: Coppens Diervoeding (NL)

1988

PROMAS Automation Software is launched.

1993

KSE becomes market leader in the Benelux in the field of industrial automation in the animal feed industry.

1997

ALFRA Doseer- en Weegsystemen B.V. is acquired by KSE.

1999

KSE moves its business activities to Bladel (NL), next to the original ALFRA factory.

2009

KSE Protech becomes KSE Process Technology.

2013

KSE celebrates its 40th anniversary.

2016

KSE builds a brand-new production facility.

2021

KSE operates out of 3 Business Units: ALFRA, Process Automation & Projects & Consultancy.

2023

KSE celebrates its 50th anniversary.