Aluminum

  • Johan Verstrepen: From Cycling to 1.6 Billion Euro Industrial Empire

    Johan Verstrepen, born in Herentals in 1967, embodies success in both sport and business. Initially a successful professional cyclist, he went on to establish himself as a visionary entrepreneur. Under his leadership, Aliplast, now Corialis, grew from a value of 10 million to 1.6 billion euros. Nicknamed "the king of takeovers", Verstrepen navigated through multiple changes of ownership, retaining a significant stake and guiding the company to spectacular growth. With a personal fortune estimated at over 300 million euros, he is a prime example of the successful transition from top-level athlete to leading industrialist.

  • Peter Blijweert: Aluminium Pioneer with €430m in Transactions

    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."