Lumiforte acquires Footline

Lumiforte strengthens its European position in sports field marking through the acquisition of Belgian market leader Footline. With this strategic acquisition, Lumiforte takes the next step in expanding its European presence in sports field marking, following the recent acquisition of Sportlines GmbH in Germany in July 2025.

Lumiforte is a global market leader in high-tech coatings for the horticultural and agricultural sectors, enabling growers to optimise the climate for their crops and greenhouses. From Asia to South America, and from Canada to New Zealand, Lumiforte's sustainable solutions are making an impact worldwide. Its strong international presence is supported by shareholders Kartesia and Horticoop. In addition, the company develops, manufactures and markets coatings and machinery for sports field marking across Europe and beyond under the Selectline, Serraline and Sportlines brands.

For many years, Footline has been a leading player in Belgium in the field of high-quality sports field marking and materials for football, rugby, athletics and other sports facilities. The company is renowned for its quality, reliability and strong relationships with sports clubs, municipalities and contractors.

The combination of Lumiforte, Sportlines GmbH and Footline creates a strong European group with in-depth expertise, innovative products and a solid local presence across several key markets.

“By acquiring Footline, we are adding a highly respected and experienced player to our group,” says Guido Janssen, CEO of Lumiforte. “Following the full integration of Sportlines GmbH in Germany earlier this year, this is a logical next step in our strategy to become Europe's leading reference in sports field marking. Footline brings outstanding market knowledge, craftsmanship and customer relationships that align perfectly with our ambitions.”

For Footline, joining Lumiforte offers new opportunities for further growth and the ability to benefit from international scale, innovation and product development capabilities.

Marc Tratsaert, CEO of Footline, explains: “By becoming part of Lumiforte, we can continue serving our customers with the quality and service they have come to expect from us, while also gaining access to new technologies, products and international expertise. This opens the door to further professionalisation and growth, both in Belgium and beyond.”

Footline will continue to operate under its own name and with its current team, ensuring continuity for customers and partners alike. Its activities will be integrated into Lumiforte's sports field marking division, alongside Sportlines GmbH.