Volckaert-Soetens
Close to you
Volckaert-Soetens NV is a Belgian independent wholesaler specializing in B2B sales and delivery of tobacco products, confectionery, drinks, horeca products, telecom, stamps, De Lijn and other impulse-driven products.
Our clientele is highly diverse: newspaper shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, night shops, gas stations, as well as beverage wholesalers, bakeries, playgrounds, businesses, government institutions, schools and associations are all part of our daily customers.
Volckaert-Soetens still family-owned by the Volckaert family has focused on professionalization in recent years without losing its family-oriented character. Close to our customers this has been and remains our primary goal for many years!
Close to you: You'll find us on almost every street
In recent years, we have grown into a wholesaler with national coverage. We offer our customers multiple deliveries per week throughout Belgium, so the chance is high that we are also located near you.
Close to you: We are your partner
We are not just a logistics service provider. We strive to be a true partner for our customers. At the core of our approach is offering a comprehensive range of services with personalized support to create the added value our customers need.
A team of over 40 trained and loyal employees is always available to provide information and advice.
Close to you: Cash & Carry in Oordegem (Lede)
In addition to weekday deliveries, you can also visit our Cash & Carry for pickups 6 days a week. Our extensive range of confectionery and beverages, complemented by new products and specialties, is displayed for you to explore.
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History
1958
Daniel Volckaert & Tineke Soetens establish the wholesaler Volckaert-Soetens in Scheldewindeke.
1976
The company relocates from Scheldewindeke to Velzeke.
1994
Daughter Emmy Volckaert & her husband Peter Becaus
take over the business. The company moves to Oombergen. The sister company Automaten Bevo is founded to provide solutions for the virtual distribution of phone cards and vouchers. Other product categories, such as confectionery and beverages, are added to the product range.
2002
Tabagro West is founded by several independent wholesalers, with Volckaert-Soetens being the largest member. It serves as a purchasing group for tobacco products and represents the interests of manufacturers.
2002-2010
In addition to constant internal growth, Volckaert-Soetens expands further with acquisitions of other wholesalers, including Janssens, Reychler, Poppe, and Van Hecke.