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.
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.
Francis Wanten propelled Comfort Energy to the top of the Belgian energy distribution sector, achieving impressive sales of one billion euros through strategic acquisitions. His entrepreneurial vision has made Comfort Energy the undisputed market leader in fuel oil under the Esso brand.
Peter Blijweert left his mark on the aluminum industry by transforming Aliplast into an international giant, closing transactions totaling 430 million euros. His commitment to innovation and humanitarian initiatives underlines an exceptional entrepreneurial career."
Since 1932, Groupe Lemahieu has established itself as an essential leader in the Belgian wood industry, with an estimated capital of 87 million euros. Their commitment to innovation and quality in the distribution of lumber and building panels is the key to their continued success.
Christian Dumolin, a distinguished Belgian entrepreneur, has transformed his family's Koramic company into a diversified industrial empire, with assets valued at over 720 million euros. His pragmatic investment strategy and passion for art define his unique approach to business.
Since its foundation in 1871, the Moortgat family brewery has evolved from a modest brewery farm into one of Belgium's most successful and innovative breweries. The acquisition of the Maredsous brewery in 1963 and the management of Tuborg's bottling rights for the Benelux countries marked the first steps in its expansion.
Nestled in the heart of Limburg, Brasserie Martens stands out as Belgium's second largest beer producer, a title proudly held since its foundation in Bocholt in 1758. Through eight generations, the Martens family has cultivated a heritage of quality and excellence, guiding the company with passion and dedication.
Since its foundation in 1967 by Carlos De Graeve, Immogra, the family real estate company, has established itself as a key player in the Belgian real estate sector. Managed by twins Frank and Dirk De Graeve, the company has successfully navigated through the ages, developing nearly 4,000 diverse real estate projects.
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.
