1925
Foundation of Schils grain mill
The origins of our company lie in Amstenrade, a small village just south of Sittard, where Nicolaas Schils started the business in 1925. At that time our activities mainly consisted of milling and mixing raw materials for local bakers and farmers.
1950s
First successful experiments with milk replacers
The first successful experiments with animal feed and milk replacers for calves were completed at the end of the 1950s. We soon started expanding rapidly through exports and by setting up branches in Italy, Belgium and Germany.
1980
Opening of fully automated factory in Sittard
In 1980, we moved from Amstenrade to Sittard where we built a fully automated factory focused solely on the production of milk replacers and animal feed.
2004
Acquisition of Schils Group by VanDrie Group
In 2004, we became part of the VanDrie Group, the worldwide market leader in the production of veal and calf milk replacers.
2024
Building the future
In order to be able to keep growing, large investments have been made in recent years.