The family Vanden Geyhn founded bells and carrillons around Europe. The foundry was originally established in Mechelen. The bells they made are considered as being the best sounding of their times.
The family Van Aerschodt were, via marital unions, their heirs, and went on continuing the heritage. Established in Leuven

Leuven

Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium...

, Belgium, they continued with the founding of bells.