The Group
An international specialist in perimeter security. The PICOT Group manufactures, distributes, installs and maintains a comprehensive range of fencing, gates and access control systems.
Our commitments
The PICOT Group safeguards people, assets, spaces and the future by combining economic with sustainable performance. To achieve this, the group implements CSR commitments that fully integrate human, environmental and societal dimensions across all its activities.
Our activities
Serving both B2B and B2C markets, the PICOT Group manages the entire value chain: from manufacturing to after-sales service for a wide range of perimeter protection products.
Achievements
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Our history

The history of the PICOT Group is one of a vision pursued with perseverance towards excellence. Building on a long-standing industrial heritage, the PICOT Group has gradually established itself as a leading player in perimeter security in Europe.

A company is defined by the decisions that have shaped it and the opportunities it has seized.

Foundational expertise, a clear vision

Born of expertise, driven by ambition

Since their inception, the Group’s companies have chosen to operate in a demanding technical sector, at the heart of industrial environments where rigour and reliability are essential. This heritage has enabled us to build a strong culture, founded on excellence, lasting customer satisfaction and a long-term entrepreneurial vision.
Today, this DNA forms the foundation for meeting future challenges and guiding the strategic choices that will shape the Group’s future.

1921

Founding of the DIRICKX company in Congrier (FR), by Armand DIRICKX

1984

Jacques DIRICKX, Armand’s grandson, becomes CEO of DIRICKX

1991

Start of international expansion with the creation of DIRICKX BOHEMIA (CZ) and DIRICKX KERITES (HU)

1994

Inauguration of its first installation branch , ESPACE CLÔTURE (FR)

2017

Wim DEBLAUWE becomes Chairman of the DIRICKX Group

2018

The DIRICKX Group becomes the PICOT Group. Acquisition of PLACE CLOTURES (FR)

2021

Acquisition of DISTRICLOS (FR) and AGRIPAL (FR). Establishment of DIRICKX Italia (IT)

2022

Acquisition of ROY (FR), RD PRODUCTIONS (FR) and VANDELOO (NL). Establishment of DIRICKX SYSTEMS (UK)

2023

Acquisition of B&G (NL), GMP (BE) and BAM BORMET (BE)

2024

Acquisition of MT HEKWERKEN (NL)

2025

Acquisition of AFIDF (FR), SERIC (FR), NEO10 (FR), RUIGROK (NL) and a second industrial site in Italy

2026

Acquisition of CERMAST (FR) and GIRARDOT (FR)

Controlled growth, building on a foundation of continuity

Each step taken with consistency

The Picot Group has successfully diversified its activities — production, distribution, installation and services — with customer satisfaction as its priority. Acquisitions and the integration of new expertise serve specific objectives: strengthening the value chain, consolidating existing positions and expanding the Group’s European footprint. This ability to structure its growth makes Picot a player whose trajectory inspires confidence.

The past as a foundation, sustainability as a goal

A history that prepares the Group for the future

European ambitions, commitment to sensitive and developing markets, the environmental transition and product innovation: all these initiatives are part of a vision built over several decades. The Picot Group is driving change with the same industrial rigour that has brought it this far. Today, in a context marked by increasing risks, changing practices, regulatory requirements and environmental challenges, our responsibility extends beyond simply providing solutions: we contribute to the sustainable safety of living spaces, workplaces and critical infrastructure.