NV Bekaert SA (Bekaert) is a Belgian multinational company founded in 1880 and headquartered in Zwevegem, Belgium. Listed on Euronext Brussels (BEKB), it is a global leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies.
The company develops innovative steel wire products and advanced coatings for applications in rubber reinforcement (such as tire cord and bead wire), steel wire solutions for construction, agriculture, energy, and consumer goods, specialty businesses including Dramix steel fibers for concrete, and the Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group for ropes and cords. Its solutions support markets like sustainable construction, new mobility, and energy transition.
With around 20,000 employees worldwide, operations in over 45 countries, and annual sales exceeding €4 billion, Bekaert focuses on material science innovations, including corrosion-resistant coatings and high-performance fibers.
Also known as N.V. Bekaert S.A. and Bekaert Group.
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