The Port Authority of Zeebrugge, one of Flanders’ major international seaports, has posted a promotional film on YouTube for everyone to watch. The six-minute clip acclaims the strengths of the Port of Zeebrugge. More...
International Automotive Components Group (IAC) is to acquire German sector peer Stankiewicz. Stankiewicz produces sound-damping materials for the automotive industry. The site in the town of Grobbendonk is included in the deal. More...
German SUSS Microtec, a supplier of process and testing solutions for the semiconductor industries, and Flemish nanoelectronics research center IMEC, have entered into a joint program to develop processes on wafer bonding for 3D system integration. More...
Celesio, a leading German pharmaceuticals group, has acquired Flemish wholesaler Laboratoria Flandria. This makes Celesio the second biggest pharmaceutical wholesaler in Flanders. More...
Each year, Mercer issues a list ranking the world’s most important cities by their cost of living. This year, Tokyo takes over the number one position from Moscow. Brussels, the capital of Flanders, is number 41 on the list. More...
French manufacturer of corrective lenses, Essilor, acquired De Ceunynck, an Antwerp-based distributor of glasses, frames and machinery for opticians. This is part of Essilor’s ambition to increase its turnover through external acquisitions. More...