75 years of Plantyn: education in motion

Break out the confetti and the party hats. Plantyn is turning 75! What started back in 1950 as a humble publishing house in Antwerp has grown into an esteemed cornerstone of Belgian education. And we’re not just being modest – it’s kind of a big deal. Over the decades, Plantyn has evolved, innovated and expanded, leaving a giant mark on the educational landscape in Belgium.

Over the decades, Plantyn has evolved faster than a kid on a sugar rush. In 1987, we teamed up with Wolters from Leuven. A fusion that set the stage for future growth. By 2002, we’d made the big move to Mechelen, continuing its trajectory of success. Then came 2012 and – cue the trumpets – we sold our millionth copy of the legendary Plantyn World Atlas. That’s a lot of geography.

In 2013, we took a big digital leap by acquiring Informat, a company filled with school admin tech whizzes – true heroes in disguise. The following year, Plantyn launched Scoodle, a cutting-edge digital learning platform that revolutionized classroom experiences.

2018 saw us return to our roots in Antwerp, and by 2022 we’d added Averbode/Erasme to the family. Because when you’re on a roll, why stop?
And just last week, we celebrated this amazing 75-year journey with a full-blown Roaring Twenties-themed bash. Featuring sheep herding (yes, really), archery, cave cycling, a classy reception and lively party to top it all off.

🥂Here’s to Plantyn – 75 years of learning, growing and having just the right amount of fun doing it. Onward to the next chapter!