NV Bekaert is a global technology and market leader in steel wire transformation and coatings. Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, the company specializes in developing advanced steel wire products and surface treatments designed to enhance performance, durability and safety across a range of applications. Over its long history, Bekaert has built a reputation for innovation in metallurgy and coating technologies, supporting sectors that demand high‐performance materials.
The company’s core activities encompass the design, manufacture and supply of steel wire and wire‐based solutions. Key product lines include steel cord for tire reinforcement, coated and uncoated wire for construction and civil engineering, steel fibers for concrete reinforcement, and specialty coatings for oil & gas, energy and automotive applications. Bekaert’s R&D efforts focus on materials engineering, process optimization and sustainable production methods to meet evolving industry standards.
Bekaert serves customers in more than 120 countries through a network of production plants, sales offices and technical support centers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Its global footprint enables close collaboration with automotive OEMs, infrastructure developers, energy operators and agricultural equipment manufacturers. The company’s broad geographic reach and diversified end-market exposure help to balance regional economic fluctuations.
Governed by a board of directors and managed through an executive committee, Bekaert maintains a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. The company invests in continuous product development, digitalization initiatives and partnerships with academic and industrial research institutions. With several generations of family ownership and professional management, Bekaert remains committed to long-term value creation for its stakeholders.
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