Industrial

  • Emsens family: a Belgian dynasty with assets worth 2.6 billion euros

    The Emsens family, ranked among the 14 richest families in Belgium, controls an industrial empire with companies such as SCR-Sibelco, Aliaxis and Etex. These multinationals, specializing in sand mining, construction products and materials such as asbestos cement, reinforce the Emsens' influence on the global market. With assets of over 2.6 billion euros, the Emsens family is also extending its influence through strategic investments in companies such as Sofina and Solvay, consolidating their position as one of Belgium's leading industrial dynasties.

  • Emsens family: 1.1 billion euros and a deep industrial heritage in sand mining

    The Emsens family, pillars of the SCR-Sibelco group, have fashioned an industrial empire centered on the extraction of quartz sand used in glass production. With assets estimated at 1.1 billion euros, SCR-Sibelco is a little-known but key player in the global mining industry. Their influence extends across Europe, the United States and Mexico, while navigating contemporary challenges such as subsidiary restructuring and global market fluctuations. Discover how this Belgian dynasty continues to influence the economy while adapting to new realities.

  • Alexandre Van Damme: From Family Inheritance to a 10 Billion Euro Fortune

    Alexandre Van Damme, heir to a long Belgian brewing tradition, has transformed the small family brewery into a global giant, AB InBev. With an estimated fortune of over 10 billion euros, he is the second-richest Belgian. Renowned for his strategic vision and discreet leadership, Van Damme has diversified his investments into global companies such as Kraft Heinz and Douwe Egberts, while remaining a key figure in the beverage industry. Find out how Alexandre combined family tradition and innovation to become a key figure in the business world.

  • The Holvoet Family: From Steel Transformation to a Fortune of 66 Million Euros

    The Holvoet family, with roots in Belgium and France, has built a fortune estimated at over 66 million euros thanks to its expertise in steel processing. With solid bases in Aalbeke and Kortrijk, the family business excels in steel processing and the production of steel structures. Find out how the Holvoets have leveraged new technologies and an innovation-driven customer strategy to become a major player in the metal industry.

  • Putteman family: From Belchim to a 57 million euro fortune in the crop protection industry

    Founded in 1987 by Dirk Putteman, Belchim Crop Protection has become a major player in the distribution of crop protection products in Europe. Despite financial challenges and the loss of its founder, the company continues to prosper thanks to strategic partnerships and a strong international presence. The Putteman family, with an estimated fortune of over 57 million euros, embodies innovation and resilience in the agricultural sector. Discover how their heritage and strategy have shaped a world-renowned company.

  • Roger Dick: From Dicogel to Roger & Roger, a Frozen Vegetable and Chips Empire Worth 75 Million Euros

    Roger Dick, from an influential family in the frozen vegetable industry, has diversified and strengthened the family heritage with the Dicogel and Roger & Roger companies. Based in Staden, West Flanders, these companies rank among the 320 largest in Belgium, with assets totaling €74,906,000. Find out how Roger navigated economic and health challenges to build a thriving empire in the frozen food and potato chips sectors.

  • Thomas Baert: Flooring revolutionary with a 73 million euro fortune

    Belgian-born Thomas Baert made his mark on the Asian flooring industry by founding Chinafloors and Rugmax in Beijing. With around 1,300 employees, his company Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL) enjoys a global presence, with production sites in Vietnam, the USA, China and Taiwan. Thanks to its commitment to innovation and sustainable development, Baert has built up a fortune of over 73 million euros. Discover how its innovative brands, such as Firmfit, Novocore and Tenacity, have revolutionized the flooring market.

  • The Secrets of Achiel Verstraeten: Revolutionizing the Amusement Gaming Industry with a Fortune of 47 Million Euros

    Since 1959, the Verstraeten family, headed by Achiel Verstraeten, has transformed the amusement sector with innovations such as the three-motor crane mechanism and token bumper cars. The Elaut company they founded has expanded from Europe to the USA, making its mark on the market with high-quality products. Discover the seven secrets that have enabled this family to build an empire valued at over 47 million euros.

  • 289 Million : The Versele-Laga Empire - From Grocer to Animal Nutrition Giant

    Discover the spectacular rise of Versele-Laga, from a modest grocery store to an animal nutrition empire valued at over 289 million euros. This Belgian family saga, marked by innovation and international expansion, has revolutionized the animal feed industry over three generations, while maintaining remarkable discretion.