Beerens family: €101m automotive empire from a bakery in Antwerp
Beerens family
The Beerens family is best known for its activities in the the automotive sector, including vehicle leasing and trading through the Beerens Groeplocated in 's Gravenwezel, province of Antwerp. The story of this family began with Marcel Beerens, who started out as a baker, but turned his business towards large-scale bakeries. food distribution before turning to the automotive industry. The company's culinary roots are still symbolized by the name of their top holding company, "The best breadreflecting the heritage of their natural food beginnings.
- Capital: €101 145 000
- Trend: Growth
Thanks to Erwin, who took over the bankrupt Antwerp-area car company in 1994, the Beerens family has extended its influence within the car dealership industry.
Company development:
- 1994Acquisition of the Antwerpse Automobielmaatschappij.
- Main dealer for VW group vehicles, second largest outside Brussels.
- Disposal of 10 concessions VW to Brussels importer D'Ieteren in 2014.
- Job preservation for the 180 employees concerned.
- Diversification with the sale of Nissan dealerships.
Current activities:
- Operators of official concessions.
- B2 Cars: Used car showrooms.
- Leasense: Leasing company.
- Belcar: Service provider.
- Quadriga Car Rental: International trade in new and used vehicles.
- Beerens Classic: Trade in vintage vehicles.
- Smart Repair and NV Willy Depage.
Infrastructure:
- Storage capacity of 200,000m².
- Technical innovations such as state-of-the-art bodywork facilities and rapid repair services.
The Beerens family has transformed a humble bakery into a major player in the automotive industryby developing various facets and services relevant to current market needs, and has assets of over 100 million euros. Their trajectory shows exemplary flexibility and adaptability over the generations.
