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1965 Creation of the company Bureau d'Electronique Appliquée with the objective of developing electronic projects for industrial applications.
   
VG017
The first product in a range of Doppler-effect hyperfrequency sensors for automatic door opening.
1972
   
BEA - VG017 : The first product in a range of Doppler-effect hyperfrequency sensors for automatic door opening.
 
 
   
 
1985 (and 2000)
BEA receives the Oscar for Exports from the Belgian government.
   
 
1987 Creation of American subsidiary: BEA Inc. in Pittsburgh, USA.
   
 
1988 Creation of design office B.E.R. (Belgian Electronic Research).
   

CD
Innovative range
of opening sensors fitted with a microprocessor
and a horn antenna.

BEA - CD : Innovative range of opening sensors fitted with a microprocessor and a horn antenna

1992
 
   
MAGIC SWITCH
The opening sensor used as a contactless switch.
Particularly suitable for sterile areas such as operating theatres and also in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
1995
   
BEA - MAGIC SWITCH : The opening sensor used as a contactless switch. Particularly suitable for sterile areas such as operating theatres and also in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
 
 
   
EAGLE
A technological revolution: a range of sensors with greatly reduced dimensions, planar antenna, lateral angle and remote control.
1996
   
BEA - Eagle : A technological revolution: a range of sensors with greatly reduced dimensions, planar antenna, lateral angle and remote control.
 
 
   
 
1997 Creation of the first Asian subsidiary:
BEA Electronics in Beijing, China.
   
ACTIV8
The first sensor to combine opening and safety, bringing together the best two technologies to offer comfort and safety to users.
1999
   
BEA - Activ8 : The first sensor to combine opening and safety, bringing together the best two technologies to offer comfort and safety to users.
 
 
   
 
2000 Development of intelligent communication between the operator and the sensor.
   
FALCON
The opening sensor for industrial doors.
It recognises direction of approach and distance from the sensor and distinguishes a vehicle from a pedestrian.
   
BEA - Falcon : The opening sensor for industrial doors. It recognises direction of approach and distance from the sensor and distinguishes a vehicle from a pedestrian.
 
2001 Creation of a South American subsidiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Creation of the second Asian subsidiary: BEA Japan in Tokyo, Japan.
Creation of the third Asian subsidiary: BEA HK Ltd in Hong Kong.

 

   
 
2002 Joined the British group HALMA.
   
 
2004

ISO 9001: 2000 certification.

   
4SAFE
New generation of safety sensor for swing and revolving doors.
Increased size, accuracy and stability of safety zone.
2005
   
BEA - 4SAFE : New generation of safety sensor for swing and revolving doors. Increased size, accuracy and stability of safety zone.
 
 
   
Let the new generation of sensors surprise you!
2007
 
   
 
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