De Lille NV is a leading family business with a true passion for machinery, active since 1968. Originally operating under the name Testcentrum De Lille, the company started as a distributor of Ford agricultural and industrial tractors and quickly grew into a respected player in the sector. Throughout the years, we have remained committed to our core values: technical expertise, innovation, and customer focus.

In 1974, the company moved to Lendelede, where founder ir. A. De Lille had the foresight to plan for future expansion. During the 1980s, as tractor sales declined and manufacturer mergers loomed, he boldly shifted focus to specialized and custom-built machinery. One key example was the in-house development of the “Giraf” loader, designed for handling and storing flax.

Since 1986, we have proudly served as the exclusive importer of the Italian brand Merlo in the Benelux. This partnership lies at the heart of our business today. The Merlo product range includes high-quality telehandlers, DBM self-loading concrete mixers, and Cingo multifunctional tracked transporters. Through our network of over 30 distributors, we ensure local support across the entire Benelux region, backed by our in-house technical team.

In addition to importing and distributing machines, we also manufacture attachments for telehandlers and produce small series of constructions for various sectors. Our dedicated team ensures every Merlo machine performs flawlessly in the field.

Today, De Lille NV is led by brother and sister Stijn De Lille and Maaike De Lille-Joiner. In 2016, the company name Testcentrum De Lille was officially shortened to De Lille NV. Together with their team, they continue the family tradition: driven by a passion for the brand, a spirit of collaboration, openness to innovation, and a firm commitment to delivering quality.