
Velleman is a Belgian producer and distributor of electronics, in particular for hobbyists. In a blog post introducing the products,
RadioShack
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claimed Velleman to be "the undisputed leader in do-it-yourself kits and components".
The company was founded by Koen Velleman in 1974 as a family-owned maker of
do-it-yourself
"Do it yourself" ("DIY") is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things by oneself without the direct aid of professionals or certified experts. Academic research has described DIY as behaviors where "individuals use raw and semi- ...
electronic kits, and incorporated as Velleman NV in the 1980s. It is headquartered in
Gavere
Gavere () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of , Baaigem, , Gavere, and . In 2021, Gavere had a total population of 13,007. The total area is 31.35 km2.
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in
East Flanders
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, 10 km south-west of
Ghent
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, has 93 employees worldwide and a
turnover
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of 28 million euros (2023).
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Electronics companies of Belgium
Electronic kit manufacturers
Companies based in East Flanders
Gavere
Electronics companies established in 1975
Belgian brands
1975 establishments in Belgium