Paul Thiers floor factory

Paul Thiers: Wood industry visionary with a fortune of €59m

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.

Aerial view of the Van Biervliet family real estate project

Van Biervliet Family: Belgian Pioneers with €87M and Global Real Estate Expansion

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.

view of an apartment by Bart Versluys

Bart Versluys: Since 1908, the Rise of a Belgian Real Estate Empire

Bart Versluys, head of Versluys Bouwgroep, has transformed the family business, steeped in history since 1908, into a titan of Belgian real estate. With over 7,200 apartments built along the coast and a bold expansion into large-scale projects thanks to the partnership with Marc Coucke, Versluys is redefining the urban landscape.