50yearsofmifa

Making dreams come true – the power of precision

Over 50 years ago, we laid the foundation for the power of precision – the strength of precision extrusion to turn dreams into reality. We are at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. Technologies that enable us to detect diseases earlier, deliver faster internet, and make travel more environmentally friendly.

By continuing to dream and innovate together, we move forward. That is what Mifa stands for! It is the power of precision, the strength of our colleagues at Mifa, and the value of collaboration with our partners and customers. We are proud of that!

Pushing boundaries

Mifa has evolved into a leading partner in precision. This precision is the key to achieving the impossible, both for our employees and the solutions we provide to our customers.

Although we may sometimes deliver a small component, this part is essential to the success of a greater whole, a larger dream. Our accuracy unlocks doors to limitless possibilities.

We take you on a journey through Mifa’s past, present, and future

This journey tells the story of Mifa’s founding by Jan Aalberts, the evolution of our technologies, and the vision for the future. It shows how ideas start as dreams and become reality through boldness, innovation and determination.

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1974

Founding of Mifa by Mr. Jan Aalberts

Mifa Aluminium was founded in 1974 by Jan Aalberts, and was based in Reuver.

1974

First press - 3 inch

1976

First order from Volvo

The turning point for Mifa came when the Volvo factory in Born placed an order. Twenty thousand cars were waiting for aluminum window trim strips.

1976

First order from Siemens

For over 50 years, we have supplied profiles to the German manufacturer of electronics and electrical engineering.

1976

First aerospace customer

Mifa supplies profiles for satellites.

1979

First order from Bosch

1979

Second press - 2 inch

Since 1979, more than 2500 different profile shapes have been pressed on this press.

1980

First company tournament team

1981

Founding of Aalberts N.V.

Mr. Jan Aalberts founded Aalberts N.V. with a turnover of 29 million euros.

1984

Relocation from Reuver to Venlo

1984

Third press - 4 inch

1985

Hans Zitman becomes director

1986

Formation of the Works Council

1987

Aalberts listed on the stock exchange

1988

First order from Festo

For over 35 years, Mifa has been producing profiles for the German automation and control technology company Festo.

1992

First automated measuring bench

1993

Flood in Venlo

1996

Start of automatic coating line

1998

First order from ASML

1998

Implementation of I-Make

2000

Mifa celebrates 25 years

2001

First order from GE Healthcare

Since 2001, Mifa has developed more than 9500 profiles for GE Healthcare.

2005

Fourth press - 6 inch

Since 2005, Mifa has been extruding more than 1,750 different profile shapes on the 6 inch press.

2007

First order from KTM

After the first order in 2007, we started serial production for KTM in 2008.

2012

Jan Aalberts hands over leadership to Aalberts

2012

Geert Smits becomes director

2013

First AS9100 certification

2013

First Mifa Masterclass

2013

Renovation of Mifa

New Mifa headquarters.

2013

Qualified for Airbus supply

2014

Sponsor of Olympic champion

Mifa uses extrusion technology to make magnesium profiles. For Olympic wheelchair tennis champion Sharon Walraven, we developed lightweight wheelchair rims.