Ackermans & Van Haaren is a Belgian diversified holding company founded in 1876 and headquartered in Antwerp. The group maintains long-term interests in a range of industries, combining operational businesses with financial investments. Through its commitment to family-driven governance and professional management, Ackermans & Van Haaren has built a portfolio that balances industrial activities with asset-management operations.
One of the company’s flagship activities is marine engineering and infrastructure, primarily conducted through its DEME subsidiary, which specializes in dredging, land reclamation, offshore energy services and environmental remediation projects. The group also holds interests in heavy-equipment leasing and rental, providing construction and industrial machinery under long-term contracts. In financial services, Ackermans & Van Haaren participates in private banking, asset management and specialty insurance, supporting institutional and high-net-worth clients across Europe. Complementing these segments, its real-estate arm develops, manages and leases commercial and residential properties in key urban markets.
With operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Australia, Ackermans & Van Haaren has steadily grown its international footprint over more than a century. The group’s strategic approach focuses on sustainable development, technological innovation and selective investments that reinforce its core industries. Governed by a professional executive team and a board of directors rooted in its founding family’s tradition, the company continues to pursue disciplined growth across its diversified portfolio.
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