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.

Thermote & Vanhalst family brands

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.

The Kumpen Family checking out a construction site

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.