Francis Wanten and Comfort Energy: Dominance in Energy Distribution with sales of €1 billion
Francis Wanten
Francis Wanten is one of the leading figures in the power distribution in Belgiummore specifically for its substantial contribution to thes expansion. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in its field. the leading supplier of heating oil at the brand EssoThanks to a strategy of targeted acquisitions, Francis Wanten achieved a assets of over 220 million euros
- Company name: Comfort Energy
- Sector: Oil distribution
- Location: Alken
- Financial trendsAscending
- Ranking: 281
In 2014, his growing influence earned him the Herman Dessersin Limburg. The company has extended its operational scope with the acquisition of PetrolihmAVIA service stations into its network. In the same year, the proposed acquisition of Belgomazout was on the point of propelling the group beyond sales of of one billion euros, making a considerable mark on the Antwerp and Vlaams-Brabant areas.
Hasco, the holding company of the Wanten family, also made strategic acquisitions in the fuel oil sector, notably with oliegroep Verboven in Lummen and the Karel Peeraer oil group in Antwerp. In addition, diversification into the installation of cooling systems took shape with the acquisition of Cooltech in Limburg and De Noyette in East Flanders.
By diversifying its services, Comfort Energy has entered the energy market by offering energy efficiency contracts.gas and electricity and has extended its offering to include the sale of fuel oil tanks through its subsidiary All-in Tank Service, and the sale of fuel oil tanks through its subsidiary All-in Tank Service. The Wanten family has accumulated a fortune of over €273,000,000.
