Discover the rise of the Tans family, key players in Belgian real estate, with an impressive fortune of 193 million euros. Anchored in Hasselt, the Tans Group, led by visionaries Willy, Bart and Frank Tans, dominates the real estate market thanks to strategic diversification and in-depth expertise.
Pierre Vandeputte, head of Group Galloo, illustrates an impressive success story in the recycling industry, with assets estimated at 252 million euros. Founded in 1939, Group Galloo has established itself as a leader in the recycling of metals and plastics.
Imperbel, known under the Derbigum brand name, has embodied innovation in the roofing industry since 1932.
Omnipack-Reyniers, established in Sint-Martens-Latem since 1934, has become a benchmark in fruit and vegetable packaging, with a family fortune valued at 37 million euros.
Jan Van Lancker, former lawyer turned Managing Director of Uplace, illustrates a remarkable career transition.
The Van Rompay family has established itself as a major force in the pharmaceutical sector, with a fortune estimated at 50 million euros, thanks to the founding of Docpharma by Stijn Van Rompay.
Paul Thiers, a leading figure in the flooring industry, made history as former CEO of Unilin and co-creator of Quick Step. After the sale of Unilin for 2.2 billion euros, he reinvented himself as a shrewd investor, co-founding Pentahold and helping to create Ion, a company dedicated to real estate development.
The Macharis family, head of VPK Packaging Group, is a spectacular success story in the cardboard and packaging industry, with a family fortune in excess of 1.45 billion euros.
Michel Delbaere, Flemish entrepreneur and founder of Crop's, has built a food empire valued at over 96 million euros, thanks to his strategic vision and passion for innovation.
Founded in 1975 by Xavier Degroote, the Degroote Real Estate Group, with family assets of €180 million, is a pillar of the Belgian real estate sector.
