Discover the inspiring story of the Cordeel Group, which started out as a joinery workshop in 1934 and became a European construction giant with a family fortune of 87 million euros. A saga of growth, innovation and legal challenges overcome, underlining the Cordeel family's commitment to quality and sustainability.
Discover the emblematic journey of the Luyckx family since 1953, becoming a key player in machine rental and sales in Belgium and Luxembourg, with a fortune of 43 million euros. A success story founded on innovation, Hitachi exclusivity and unwavering family commitment.
Discover the captivating story of Victor Swerts and his family, who transformed Soudal into a Belgian chemical powerhouse with assets worth 699.2 million euros. From modest beginnings in 1966 to becoming a leader in sealants and silicones in Europe, while navigating global challenges and diversifying their investments, including into entertainment.
Imperbel, known under the Derbigum brand name, has embodied innovation in the roofing industry since 1932.
Paul Thiers, a leading figure in the flooring industry, made history as former CEO of Unilin and co-creator of Quick Step. After the sale of Unilin for 2.2 billion euros, he reinvented himself as a shrewd investor, co-founding Pentahold and helping to create Ion, a company dedicated to real estate development.
Founded in 1975 by Xavier Degroote, the Degroote Real Estate Group, with family assets of €180 million, is a pillar of the Belgian real estate sector.
The Van Biervliet family, after selling its brickworks businesses in 1994, reinvested in the Fivanco holding company, focusing its expertise on real estate, particularly in international markets. With a diversified portfolio including major projects such as Sea Real Estates in Poland, the discreet but influential Belgian family continues to make its mark on the real estate sector.
With over two decades of expertise in the construction sector, Blomme has established itself as a key player, evolving from contractor to leading real estate developer.
Raymond Calozet transformed Socogetra, the family business, into a civil engineering giant with a net worth of 45 million euros. Under his leadership, the company embraced diversification and internationalization, a legacy brilliantly perpetuated by his daughter Laurence in the real estate and automotive sectors.
From its modest origins in 1974, Thomas & Piron, founded by Louis-Marie Piron and Charles Thomas, has become a construction giant in Belgium, with a fortune estimated at over 538 million euros.
