Automotive

  • Jo Vandebergh: Belgian Auto Auction Pioneer and 2025 Sustainable Development Visionary

    Meet Jo Vandebergh, a visionary Belgian entrepreneur who revolutionized the car auction market with NV Nationale Autoveiling and redefined urban development in Leuven through the Tweewaters project. His latest venture, Bringme, embodies his commitment to sustainability and innovation, with intelligent solutions to the challenges of home delivery, aligned with the goal of making Leuven carbon neutral by 2030.

  • Maes Family: Rise of a 1-Billion-Euro Belgian Oil Giant - A Family Epic

    Discover the fascinating story of Famille Maes, started by Jef Maes in the 60s and now a leading distributor of petroleum products in Belgium with sales of 1 billion euros. A family saga crowned by the acquisition by Dutch group De Haan in 2023, bearing witness to constant growth and innovation in the sector.

  • Beerens family: €101m automotive empire from a bakery in Antwerp

    Discover the remarkable rise of the Beerens family, from bakery to automotive empire valued at 101 million euros. Based in 's Gravenwezel, Antwerp, the Beerens Groep is a perfect illustration of the family's ability to innovate and adapt from a humble bakery to a major player in Belgium's automotive sector.

  • Tans family: 193 million euro rise in the Belgian real estate sector

    Discover the rise of the Tans family, key players in Belgian real estate, with an impressive fortune of 193 million euros. Anchored in Hasselt, the Tans Group, led by visionaries Willy, Bart and Frank Tans, dominates the real estate market thanks to strategic diversification and in-depth expertise.

  • Thermote & Vanhalst TVH families: €1.5 billion Empire in Global Handling

    Discover the meteoric rise of TVH, the Belgian materials handling equipment giant, from its foundation in 1969 by Paul Thermote and Paul Vanhalst to become a world leader. With an impressive inventory of 2,100 used forklift trucks and over 16 million spare parts references, TVH has established itself as an essential reference, serving 20,000 active customers in 162 countries.

  • Kumpen Dynasty Family: 75 Years of Innovation in Construction and Sport

    Discover the fascinating story of the Kumpen family, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of construction and motorsport in Belgium. Founded in 1945 by Constant Kumpen, this dynasty has evolved from a manufacturer of drainage pipes to a leader in the construction sector, under the visionary leadership of Paul Kumpen.