 In 1875, the "Societe Anonyme d'Arendonk" was established which premises would later become part of Ravago.In 1881 "La Forcite N.V." was established near Balen, which was later acquired in 1920 by the "Poudreries Réunies de Belgique" (PRB).In 1887 a factory was founded near Herentals, which was closed due to the vicinity to the city.