Woodworker of the Cordeel Family

Cordeel Group: Family Construction Empire with 87M€ - Excellence since 1934

Discover the inspiring story of the Cordeel Group, which started out as a joinery workshop in 1934 and became a European construction giant with a family fortune of 87 million euros. A saga of growth, innovation and legal challenges overcome, underlining the Cordeel family's commitment to quality and sustainability.

a builder using the Swerts Family product

Soudal: Swerts family rises to €699M - Belgian Chemical Revolution

Discover the captivating story of Victor Swerts and his family, who transformed Soudal into a Belgian chemical powerhouse with assets worth 699.2 million euros. From modest beginnings in 1966 to becoming a leader in sealants and silicones in Europe, while navigating global challenges and diversifying their investments, including into entertainment.

Maes family company logo

Maes Family: Rise of a 1-Billion-Euro Belgian Oil Giant - A Family Epic

Discover the fascinating story of Famille Maes, started by Jef Maes in the 60s and now a leading distributor of petroleum products in Belgium with sales of 1 billion euros. A family saga crowned by the acquisition by Dutch group De Haan in 2023, bearing witness to constant growth and innovation in the sector.

Yacht of the Joris family and their lights

ETAP: Joris Family Heritage and Innovation with €30M in Assets - Spotlight on Success

Immerse yourself in the history of the Joris family and ETAP, a Belgian company founded in 1949, famous for its cutting-edge lighting solutions and unsinkable sailboats. Discover how, under the leadership of Christ'l Joris, the company navigates through challenges to maintain a legacy of quality and innovation, with a family fortune of over 30 million euros.