Paper mill reorganized by investments

In 1843 Herisem Factory received a permission to install second water wheel to increase a drive force. They were planning to buy new machines for material cutting and sorting. Brand new equipment proved to be old and not competitive to others companies. Concurrence paper mills were using already steam machines for paper production.

Photo: Barn constructed in 1849

Belgium economic crises between 1847 - 1848 pushed Winderickx family to invest in farm. In 1849 they decided to construct the big barn to store harvests. All those agricultural products were sold out when the prices were profitable.

In the paper mill there is old grey mill to see. It was installed during the investments period, when the second wheel was bought.

Location of Herisem Farm

Alsemberg (region Beersel), in Vlaams Brabant 20 min from Brussels - Centre - Belgium

Opening hours and reservations

Farm is situated along the public road. There is prepared special visit program for schools. Paper-, grain mill and cardboard factory is open for visitors during our opening hours or contact us for more information about reservation.