Lhoist-Berghmans family: €3 billion Empire in Lime and Dolomite
Immerse yourself in the world of the Lhoist-Berghmans family, whose assets total nearly 3 billion euros thanks to their world-leading lime and dolomite production.
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Philippe de Moerloose: €750m Congolese and Belgian empire in machinery and hotels
Discover the rise of Philippe de Moerloose, who in a quarter of a century has built a 750 million euro empire through SDA Holding, specializing in machinery and equipment distribution in Africa and the Benelux countries.
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Empire of the Vandermarliere family: From Tabaculture to Real Estate, Fortune of €632m
The Vandermarliere family dynasty, headed by Guido Vandermarliere and with an estimated fortune of 632 million euros, represents an outstanding success story in the tobacco industry and beyond. Since joining the family business in 1965, Guido has transformed J. Cortès into a globally recognized brand.
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1946-2025: The Rise of the Donckers Family, from Chaos to Conquest
Discover the inspiring story of the Donckers family, a Belgian family business founded in 1946, which turned post-war challenges into opportunities, becoming a major player in the tire industry.
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Weerts Group Family: 75 Years of Expansion, from Transport to Global Logistics Leader
Discover the remarkable rise of the Weerts Group family, from humble beginnings with a single truck before the Second World War to a dominant force in the logistics industry. With an extensive presence in Belgium and beyond, Weerts has transcended the times to diversify into real estate and specialized logistics services, while preserving the pioneering spirit of its founder.
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The Bracht family: Discretion and a 72-million-euro inheritance
Immerse yourself in the discreet yet powerful history of the Bracht family, a dynasty rooted in Belgian nobility and intimately linked to the prosperity of Sipef. From Baron Theo Bracht's careful stewardship of the estate to the sad memory of an inheritance scarred by tragedy.
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The Clarebout family: A Belgian entrepreneurial dynasty, 800,000 tons of success
The Clarebout family, at the head of one of Belgium's leading food processing companies, stands out for its specialization in potato processing, with an impressive annual output of over 800,000 tons of French fries. With state-of-the-art facilities in Nieuwkerke and Warneton, this family-run business, with assets in excess of 431 million euros, symbolizes excellence, innovation and growth in the sector, while resiliently facing up to challenges and consolidating its presence on the European market.
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Willy Naessens: 830M€ Empire in Construction and Agribusiness
Willy Naessens, a visionary Belgian entrepreneur, has built a diversified empire that crosses the boundaries of construction and extends into the food industry, racking up staggering sales of 830 million euros. Originally from Wortegem-Petegem.
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Wim De Veirman & Jan Helskens: The Greenpan™ Success Story with Over 2,000 Employees
Wim De Veirman and Jan Helskens, visionaries of the modern kitchen, have revolutionized the market with Greenpan™, a pioneering brand in eco-friendly ceramic stoves. With a fortune in excess of 350 million euros, their success is a testament to innovation and commitment to quality and sustainability.
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Eric Wittouck: A Heritage of Sugar and Success Transformed into a 10-Billion-Euro Empire
Wittouck family At the end of the 19th century, influential industrialist Paul Wittouck laid the foundations for the sugar industry in...
