Depoortere is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing of fibre flax harvesting and processing equipment. The company was founded in 1925 by Richard Depoortere. Today the third generation is at the helm of the company.

Depoortere sells its equipment to flax processing companies, agricultural cooperatives and individual farmers. Over the past ten years Depoortere has grown steadily, with multiple Trends Gazelle nominations as a result.