Bekaert

🏆 We are proud to announce that Bekaert’s Dramix® steel fiber reinforced concrete solution has been awarded the Pioneer Award by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation emphasized the environmental benefits of the project: “The solution Dramix® makes it possible to reinforce concrete elements with less concrete, steel, and water, reducing CO2 emissions drastically. This shows how to reconcile ecology and economy!” This recognition honors our groundbreaking contributions to sustainability in the construction industry. 🚇🌱 Read the press release: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHVPWwYY #PioneersForum2024 #CreatingABetterTomorrow #Sustainability #Innovation #Construction 

Life can be challenging, and maintaining good mental health is crucial. As today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to reaffirm our commitment to mental wellbeing. At Bekaert, we are dedicated to fostering a caring culture where colleagues support one another, build trust, listen with empathy, and provide mutual understanding. To further support our employees and their families, we offer a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This program provides confidential counseling, resources, and support for a wide range of personal and work-related challenges. Whether they need someone to talk to, advice on managing stress, or assistance with family matters, EAP is here to provide assistance 24/7. Learn more about our EAP program: https://lnkd.in/ekH4Yctk #BetterTogether #PutPeopleFirst #CreatingABetterTomorrow #MentalHealth

🌍 Delivering on our promise: scaling sustainable tire reinforcement offering! ♻️ Over the past few months, we have been scaling our high recycled content (HRC) offering to support leading tire makers in advancing circularity in the industry: our teams have developed 20 HRC tire reinforcement products across 5 plants worldwide. And we’re just getting started! This milestone demonstrates Bekaert’s ongoing journey towards innovation and sustainability, ensuring that our practices not only meet the evolving demands of our customers but also contribute positively to the environment. As we continue to get our portfolio HRC-ready, our focus remains on driving sustainable solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet. Together, we’re making strides towards a more circular future. Stay tuned for more updates as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable innovation. #Sustainability #Circularity #CreatingABetterTomorrow #TireReinforcement #RecycledContent #CircularEconomy

How do you position your legal department as a true strategic partner? What role does the legal department play in the overall innovation strategy, and how can it contribute to value creation for a company? Find out more in this interview with our Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Philip Eyskens in Leaders League 👇 #ThoughtLeadership #CreatingABetterTomorrow #BetterTogether

Innovation is about the capacity to bring new products to the market that answer actual customer needs. But it is also about how you get there. You have to give your people the space and tools to come up with new ideas. Discover how we foster the creative mindset at Bekaert. Inside and outside the company’s walls: https://lnkd.in/ez_z5Rzv. #innovation #daretogobeyond #creativitybeyondsteel

Dramix®, our steel fiber concrete reinforcement solution, is truly gaining momentum! In the past seven days: 🏆 Dramix® has been recognized as a key player in construction decarbonization, winning the prestigious 2024 China Green Point Award! 🌍 It has also been selected as one of the sustainable solutions showcased at the City of Tomorrow exhibition in Brussels’ Tour & Taxis 🏅 Additionally, we are proud to announce that we are a finalist for the Pioneer Awards by the Solar Impulse Foundation in the Building & Construction category, highlighting the sustainability performance of Dramix® in the Grand Paris Metro Line 16.1 project. As cities grow, sustainable construction becomes more important than ever, and Dramix® is paving the way toward more durable, efficient, and resilient urban infrastructure. 🌱 Read more about our solutions towards sustainable construction: https://lnkd.in/e3NpcDXf #SustainableConstruction #CreatingABetterTomorrow #Decarbonization

📣 Bekaert opens its first Tire Reinforcement sales office in Mexico! This marks a significant step in our commitment to deepening customer intimacy. Mexico continues to grow as a vital tire production hub in North America, this strategic move ensures that we are in close proximity to our customer base. Backed by Bekaert’s global presence and technological support, customers can benefit from our commitment to local service. They can rely on a worldwide manufacturing footprint and sales network that is responsive to specific market needs. This way, customers get the most from our global reach: our expertise, our flexibility, our proximity. 💪 🌎 We are present wherever you are! #EstablishingTheNewPossible #BetterTogether #TireReinforcement

Our 21 000 colleagues with 75 nationalities join forces every day to develop smart solutions and meet customer needs in new and exciting ways. Wendy D. and Sachin Badukale, who work in different parts of our business, both moved continents with Bekaert. New country, same Bekaert! 👉 Read more about their experiences moving across the world and how Bekaert supported them along the way: https://lnkd.in/gipGmqKj #UnlockYourFullPotential #EmployeeExperiences #WorldwideOpportunities #BetterTogether

We're thrilled to announce the successful expansion of Bekaert's Pune plant, achieved in just 12 months. Bekaert's expansion in India emphasizes our commitment to support the growth of the Indian tire industry, as preferred tire cord supplier to our esteemed customers. We are committed to strengthening our local presence and deepening our engagement with the "Make in India" initiative, ensuring maximum proximity to our markets. At the same time, we continue to invest in sustainability as part of our journey toward achieving net-zero emissions. We look forward to an even brighter future in India! #PromisingIndia #BetterTogether #TireReinforcement #TireIndustry

It was our pleasure and great honor to host Belgium's Minister of Energy at our headquarters in Zwevegem.   Bekaert is deeply committed to creating a better tomorrow and the visit of Minister Tinne Van der Straeten underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between industry and government to drive the energy transition.