80 years after its creation.
Our Principles
Desmet’s journey has been shaped by a clear and enduring set of principles that continue to guide our organization - 80 years after its creation.
In this video, our President, Olivier Hanne, reflects on the values that have supported Desmet’s growth and purpose across decades of innovation, transformation and global expansion.
These principles remain at the heart of who we are today:
Reliability – Delivering consistent, high‑quality solutions and fostering long‑term trust with our clients and partners.
Accessibility – Supporting customers worldwide through our global footprint and responsive local expertise.
Sustainability – Continuously expanding our technology portfolio to offer solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Innovation – Embracing advanced technologies to meet and anticipate evolving industry needs.
Value-Minded Engineeringn – Designing cost‑efficient, smart and optimized solutions that bring tangible value to our customers.
As we celebrate Desmet’s 80th anniversary, these foundational values continue to strengthen our purpose, preserve our identity, and drive our future in a rapidly changing world.