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Bekaert
Bekaert was established in 1880 by Leo Leander Bekaert in Zwevegem, Belgium. The Bekaert and Velge families retain control via STAK Bekaert. The company...
Overview
Bekaert was established in 1880 by Leo Leander Bekaert in Zwevegem, Belgium. The Bekaert and Velge families retain control via STAK Bekaert. The company produces and markets products based on advanced metal transformation and coatings. Its manufacturing footprint spans EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. No specific portfolio companies or co-investors are disclosed in available records. Bekaert maintains the Bekaert Foundation as a philanthropic vehicle. It holds membership in GUBERNA and the Family Firm Institute. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in the source material. Control rests with the founding family through the STAK structure, which separates administrative ownership from operating management.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1880
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Zwevegem
Corporate office
Bekaertstraat 2, 8550 Zwevegem, Belgium
Principals
Leo Leander Bekaert
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Bekaert?
Descendants of Leo Leander Bekaert and the Velge family branch control the group through STAK Bekaert.
What is Bekaert's primary business activity?
Bekaert produces and markets products based on advanced metal transformation and advanced materials and coatings.
Where does Bekaert maintain manufacturing operations?
Operations cover EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Does Bekaert operate a foundation?
Yes. The Bekaert Foundation exists as a separate philanthropic structure.
Which professional networks does Bekaert belong to?
Bekaert is a member of GUBERNA and the Family Firm Institute.
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