LVD Company nv announced the launch of its new ‘Experience Centre’ (XP Centre) at the company’s corporate headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium. To be inaugurated in mid April, the ultra-modern 2500 sq.m facility is designed to help advance sheet metalworking by connecting visitors to technology, solutions and expertise in an innovative environment that promotes learning and collaboration.
LVD is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal/plate working equipment, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes, guillotine shears and mid-level automation systems, integrated to and supported by its CADMAN® software suite.

The XP Centre is a complete renovation and significant expansion of LVD’s demonstration facility, transformed to provide the ultimate guest experience. Visitors are invited to bring their sheet metalworking challenges, discover possibilities for their applications of today and the future, train on the latest products, and cultivate relationships with LVD experts. They will experience next-generation equipment and processes from all LVD product lines, automation solutions, touch screen control technology, software and a flexible, Industry 4.0-ready connected facility that illustrates what’s possible in an integrated Smart Factory.

“The XP Centre is more than a product showroom and training facility,” said Carl Dewulf, president and managing director of LVD Company nv. “We’ve created an inviting space for visitors to experience sheet metalworking technology and the LVD brand in new ways. It’s about discovering solutions, making connections, providing the space to nurture partnerships and ideas that will advance the industry.”

Designed by the Belgian architectural firm Naert bvba in partnership with interior architect Justine Van Strydonck, LVD’s XP Centre makes the most of natural light through an abundance of windows and glass doors, welcoming guests with its light and space. In its contemporary setting, visitors can explore LVD’s heritage, take in presentations and training sessions in a stadium-style theatre, share ideas in “creative corners,” relax in the lounge or outdoor terrace.