Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert (bekaert.com) also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, advanced lifting and mooring, and green energy. Founded in 1880, with its headquarters in Belgium, Bekaert (Euronext Brussels, BEKB) is a global company whose 24 000 employees worldwide together generated € 5.3 billion in combined sales in 2023.
From making a positive impact with sustainable solutions and practices, to building a diverse and inclusive future, Bekaert is determined to improve life and create value for all stakeholders. We are convinced that the integrity, trust, agility, and boldness that bring our employees worldwide together as one team create the fundamentals of successful partnerships wherever we do business.
Transforming steel wire and applying proprietary coating technologies form our core business. Depending on our customers’ requirements, we draw wire in different diameters and strengths, even as thin as ultrafine fibers of one micron. We group the wires into cords, ropes and strands, weave or knit them into fabric, or process them into an end product. The coatings we apply enhance properties such as reduced friction, improved corrosion resistance, or increased adhesion with other materials. We also pioneer with innovations beyond steel into new materials, new markets, services, and solutions. These exciting new applications and technologies will in particular help us achieve our ambitions in promising growth markets.
