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History

A lasting track of motion

1988
Kees & Annet begin a trading company.
1994
The idea of a direct feed scalper comes to Kees his mind. First he pitched the idea with manufacturers but nobody was interrested.
1996
Kees Hoogendoorn designs and builds the first direct feed screen, the current Keestrack K6 and today's industry standard.
1999
Introduction of load-sensing hydraulics which brings a 30% fuel savings compared to competition.
2001
The production facility in the Czech Republic is set up.
2004
Introduction of Keestrack impact crushers.
2007
The Chinese subsidiary in Chuzhou begins operations.
2010
Acquisition of Italian jaw crusher manufacturer OM.
2011
Cone crushers are introduced into the product range.
2012
Innovation of alternative drives: The first Keestrack electric plug-in machine is introduced.
2013
Implementation of e-drive version in the impact crushers.
2014
Introduction of the stackers which give a 75% cost saving capacity compared to a loading shovel.
2015
K8e, optional with Bivitec flip flow screen is introduced. Biggest mobile screen deck on the market and a screen force up to 40 G.
2016
Opening of American headquarters in Krum, Texas.
2017
Setup of the Indian subsidiary.
2018
The R3e receives several Design awards due to safety features, functionality and innovative drive system. The jaw crushers are being electrified.
2021
Introduction of ZERO range: machines entirely plug-in electric without combustion engine as back up on-board.
2022
Introduction of the Reversible Impact Crusher, I4e, which can combine secondary and tertiary crushing.
2023
Setup of the Turkish subsidiary.
2024
The shredder is introcuced