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Welcome to H. Van Rompaey
Heist-op-den-Berg: +32 15 25 74 70
Leuven: +32 16 46 20 09

About us

Since it was founded in 1957 by Herman Van Rompaey, the family business has grown into an established name in the automotive sector. Through continuous innovation and the expansion of our services, we provide high-quality solutions for all kinds of vehicles.

With an experienced team and branches in Heist-op-den-Berg and Leuven, we stay at the forefront of technological developments, supported by our reliable partners and suppliers, and we can draw on many years of expertise in our sector.

1957

Founded by Mr. Herman Van Rompaey

The company was founded by Mr. Herman Van Rompaey in Koningshooikt.

In these small premises, a former barn on the Aarschotsesteenweg, everyone worked flat out. At first in car mechanics and the maintenance of all kinds of vehicles. Over time, the company specialised in automotive electrics.

As the first on the market, he set up his own exchange system for starters and alternators.

1966

Launch of the Diesel Injection department

An additional department was launched: Diesel Injection. Over the years, this department has grown into a true speciality of the company, with the latest test benches and specialised staff.

'70-'80

The '70s and '80s - New specialisations

As the company grew, new services were added over the years.

  • Vehicle heating: installation of additional heating systems for all kinds of vehicles, including top brands such as Webasto and Eberspächer.
  • Petrol injection: a new specialisation within the company, complementing the diesel department.
  • Tachographs: officially approved installer and repairer, a pioneer in the wider region.
  • Bosch Service: official recognition as a Bosch service point, allowing a wide range of Bosch products to be offered, from Bosch car parts to the blue professional Bosch tools.
1979

Move to Heist-op-den-Berg

The growing activities led to a move to larger premises and new buildings in Heist-op-den-Berg.

1985

Further expansion and founding of EDR

Just six years later, the premises were considerably expanded for the founding of the company EDR, specialised in the remanufacturing of starters and alternators (85 employees).
In addition, H. Van Rompaey became the exclusive importer of Denso diesel parts for the Belux.

1988

Production unit opened in Tunisia

To increase production capacity, an additional production unit for the remanufacturing of starters and alternators was set up in Tunisia (160 employees).

'90

The '90s - Export department for diesel activities and air conditioning

Given the great success of the diesel activities, an export department was set up for them. As air conditioning became increasingly common in cars, a new department with specially trained staff was launched: air-conditioning systems for vehicles.

1998

Sale of the starter and alternator remanufacturing departments

The remanufacturing departments for starters and alternators were taken over by an American multinational (DELCO REMY).

2002

New Diesel Common Rail test laboratory

The company expanded its infrastructure with a modern Diesel Common Rail test laboratory, to continue driving innovation in diesel technology.

2004

Bosch status

The new Bosch status is awarded, making H. Van Rompaey bvba a Bosch Diesel Center.

2007

Opening of a new branch

Opening of our new branch in Leuven - Bierbeek, named H. Van Rompaey Leuven.

2010

Launch of repair concept

Launch of the repair concept for Denso Common Rail injectors.

2019

Leuven branch passes to the third generation

Since its founding in 2007, H. Van Rompaey Leuven has grown into an established name in the region with a wide range of garage services.

2025

Heist-op-den-Berg branch passes to the third generation

H. Van Rompaey Heist BV starts as a Bosch Car Service, a logical step given its history as a renowned Bosch service point. Here too, the wide range of garage services remains in place.

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Looking ahead

Looking to the future, we continue to build on many years of expertise in the automotive sector, both in our Heist-op-den-Berg and Leuven branches. In a constantly changing industry, we are a fixture and a reliable partner for the future.