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About Rf-Technologies

We like to share our rich history

At Rf-Technologies, we revolutionize fire safety through innovative products. Our efficient passive fire protection solutions ensure commercial and institutional buildings in Europe are safeguarded with top-notch compartmentation and smoke control.

Founded in Wetteren as a one-man company by Mr Richard Van der Elst, an engineer.

First range of fire dampers, fire grills and fire resistant cuffs.

 

 

1985

Rf-Technologies moves to its present site in Oosterzele.

1992

 

 

The Santens family becomes the owner of Rf-Technologies. André Saelens, however, continues to run the company.

 

2000

 

Maximum expansion of the production hall on the existing site. Mr Bernard Santens becomes Managing Director

 

 

2003

Establishment of the sister company Cesam in Slovakia, as an additional production unit.

 

2005

 

The 25th anniversary is celebrated in Slovakia with the staff of both companies.

 

 

2010

Modernisation of our production site in Oosterzele.

 

2011

 

The French 'Institut du Design' awards the Kamouflage
de-skirted shutter with the "Janus de l'Industrie" label.

 

2012

 

Acquisition of Geostaff in France.
The company specialises in making skirted shafts.

 

2013

 

Continuous geographical expansion continues, including new activities in Ireland, Germany and Slovenia.

 

 

2014

 

Rf-t BV (NL) has been established.

 

 

2016

 

Rf-t receives ‘Factory of the Future’ award.

 

2019

 

 

Rf-t UK has been established.

 

 

2022

Rf-t is chosen as ambassador for bespoke companies.

2022

 

 

 

 

 

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