With our team, we aim for nothing less than the top every day, and have been doing so since 1976. We are particularly proud of the customers we have the privilege of working for, and of the company that Dematra has become today. That pride is what drives us to do even better tomorrow.
We streamline our processes and constantly invest in our people, buildings and fleet.
We think ahead, every day
We streamline our processes and constantly invest in our people, buildings and fleet. We challenge the status quo and are always thinking ahead, which ensures that Dematra is constantly on the move. This keeps us relevant in a dynamic market, and you can be confident that we can continue to provide you with the best service.
Geert De Jaeger, Owner & CEO
Always in motion
We are always thinking about our next move. In an industry that is constantly changing, we make a difference with our personal approach, thinking ahead and dwelling on how we can do even better tomorrow.
Our dedication and the pride with which we go to work every day are what drive what we do, ever since Dematra was founded in 1976.
Wim Claes Transport & Logistics joins forces with Dematra
2024
WCTL announces strategic partnership with Dematra, a move that offers both family-owned companies new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Takeover Transport De Sloover
2023
Dematra acquires Transport De Sloover, strengthening its position in full truck load transportation of goods.
Dematra takes over Nouwens Transport
2023
Dematra acquires Nouwens Transport Breda from the Netherlands.
Opening of fourth storage warehouse at De Prijkels
2021
Warehouse with space for 20,000 pallets + 2,500 m² of value added logistics.
Trends Gazelle nomination
2019
Nominated for the Trends Gazelles.
Commissioning new logistics center
2015
Dematra inaugurates a new logistics center with a capacity of 27,000 pallet spaces for dry food storage on May 22, 2015.
Moving from Tielt to Nazareth
2011
The existing buildings in Tielt will be sold and a new property will be purchased in Nazareth in the industrial zone "De Prijkels". This 33,000m² site offers many possibilities. There are 63 docks and storage space for 11,000 pallets. New offices will also be put into use.
Opening warehouse Roeselare
2007
A new logistics center is being put into use in the Mandelstraat in Roeselare with a capacity of 22,000 pallets.
Start logistics operations
1999
The first logistics activities are being developed. A storage warehouse will be built with space for 6,000 pallets and an ADR warehouse with a capacity of 1,500 pallets.
Takeover Transport Dhondt
1996
Transport Dhondt from Tielt is taken over in 1996. The buildings on the E3-laan in Deinze are sold and the headquarters move to the Bevrijdingslaan in Tielt.
Expansion of existing warehouse
1990
The existing warehouse on E3 Avenue will be expanded with loading docks.
Spain joins EU
1986
Spain joins the EU and Dematra becomes the second truck in history to enter Spain with a T document on Jan. 2.
Construction warehouse
1982
Construction of warehouse by the company Bolckmans - Wuustwezel.
Purchase of industrial land Deinze
1981
In 1981, 5,000m² of industrial land was purchased in the E3 Avenue in Deinze.
Death of Marcel De Jaeger
1979
Death of Marcel De Jaeger. Brothers Stefaan & Geert De Jaeger continue the business.
Founding
1976
In 1976, Dematra was founded by Marcel De Jaeger in Deinze. Dematra stands for De Jaeger Marcel Transport.