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Supporting American Connectivity: Bekaert’s Messenger and Guy Strand Meets NTIA Buy America Guidelines

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert, a leading provider of innovative steel wire products, proudly announces its compliance with the NTIA Buy America guidelines for its messenger and guy strand product used in telecommunications infrastructure. This high-performance steel wire solution, manufactured at Bekaert’s … Read the full press release

Executives Discuss Software Supremacy and AI’s Transformative Power at World Economic Forum

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, top-tier C-suite executives from Europe and MENA gathered to explore the shift from hardware to software in industries. Hosted by Roland Berger and Creative Dock, the event featured Renata Jungo … Read the full press release

Bekaert and Toshiba Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Green Hydrogen Production Technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert and Toshiba Corporation’s energy division, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a global partnership focused on Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology for Proton … Read the full press release

Bekaert ist führend in der PTL-Produktion mit neuer Produktionsanlage und Wasserstofflabor in Belgien

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, April 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Bekaert, ein Unternehmen, das sich auf die Herstellung von Stahldraht und Beschichtungen konzentriert, investiert im Rahmen seiner Wachstumsstrategie auf den Märkten für erneuerbare Energien in Elektrolysetechnologien für die Produktion von grünem Wasserstoff. Das Unternehmen hat Investitionen in Belgien … Read the full press release

Bekaert Leads the Way in PTL Production with New Manufacturing Plant and Hydrogen Lab in Belgium

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert, a company focused on the production of steel wire and coatings, is investing in electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production as part of its growth strategy in renewable energy markets. The company has announced investments in Belgium, … Read the full press release

Bekaert-led Comforthybel project accelerates green hydrogen pipeline development

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The high-pressure transmission network for green hydrogen will require repurposed natural gas pipelines for long-distance transport, as well as numerous new, small to medium diameter pipelines to create an interconnected grid stretching from production areas to distribution points … Read the full press release

Bekaert une fuerzas con la fundación sin fines de lucro Solar Impulse para combatir el cambio climático

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2023

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Bekaert ha anunciado su asociación con la Fundación Solar Impulse, una organización sin fines de lucro fundada por Bertrand Piccard, que tiene como objetivo promover soluciones sostenibles y rentables. A través de esta asociación, Bekaert tendrá acceso … Read the full press release

Bekaert Joins Forces with Non-Profit Solar Impulse Foundation to Combat Climate Change

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert has announced its partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Bertrand Piccard, which aims to promote sustainable and profitable solutions. Through this partnership, Bekaert will have access to valuable resources and expertise in … Read the full press release

Bekaert hält nach Aktienrückkauf- und Liquiditätsvereinbarungen 7,75% der ausstehenden Aktien

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, January 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Bekaert, ein Weltmarkt- und Technologieführer in den Bereichen Stahldrahtumwandlung und Beschichtungstechnologien, gab eine Aktualisierung seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms und der Liquiditätsvereinbarung bekannt. Das Unternehmen hatte zuvor ein 120-Millionen-Euro-Programm zum Rückkauf eigener Aktien angekündigt, das in vier Tranchen zu je 30 … Read the full press release

Bekaert Holds 7.75% of Outstanding Shares Following Share Buyback and Liquidity Agreement Transactions

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, January 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert, a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, announced an update on its Share Buyback Program and the Liquidity Agreement. The company had previously announced a €120 million program to buy back … Read the full press release

Consortium aims at reducing the levelized cost of hydrogen and improve component efficiency

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ZWEVEGEM, Belgium, 26-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert (EBR: BEKB), a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies as well as a leader in sustainable solutions in the hydrogen market, has announced that it … Read the full press release

Le consortium vise à réduire le coût actualisé de l’hydrogène et à améliorer l’efficacité des composants

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2022

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ZWEVEGEM, Belgium, 26-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert (EBR : BEKB), un leader mondial du marché et de la technologie de l’acier technologies de transformation et de revêtement de fils ainsi qu’un leader des solutions durables sur le marché … Read the full press release

Bekaert to acquire Ontario Teachers’ 33% equity share in Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, May 2018

Kortrijk, Belgium, 03-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) have reached an agreement in principle for the acquisition by Bekaert of Ontario Teachers’ 33% equity share in Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. The ropes and advanced cords business, whose … Read the full press release

Colin Smith to succeed Alan Begg as board director at NV Bekaert SA

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, March 2018

The Board of Directors of NV Bekaert SA is proud to announce the nomination of Mr Colin Smith for appointment by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of 9 May 2018. He will replace Mr Alan Begg whose term of … Read the full press release

Bekaert’s formerly wholly-owned subsidiary in Sumaré (Brazil) integrated into BMB (Belgo Mineira Bekaert Artefatos de Arame Ltda) partnership

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, June 2017

Kortrijk, Belgium, 22-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert and ArcelorMittal have closed the transaction to integrate Bekaert’s formerly wholly-owned subsidiary in Sumaré (Brazil) into the BMB (Belgo Mineira Bekaert Artefatos de Arame Ltda) partnership. In line with the shareholding structure of the … Read the full press release

Bekaert to sell its carding production facilities in Belgium, India, China and the US and the global sales and services network to Groz-Beckert

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2015

Kortrijk, Belgium, 27-02-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert and Groz-Beckert have signed an agreement regarding the sale of Bekaert’s Carding Solutions activities to Groz-Beckert, a global company with headquarters in Albstadt, Germany. The transaction covers the carding production facilities in Belgium, India, China … Read the full press release

Bekaert enhances its status in the tire industry with the acquisition of the Pirelli steel cord plant in Izmit, Turkey

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, February 2015

Kortrijk, Belgium, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert and Pirelli have successfully closed the acquisition by Bekaert of the Pirelli steel cord plant in Izmit, Turkey. The deal closing in Turkey follows the ownership transfer of the steel cord plants in Figline … Read the full press release

Bekaert opens new Dramix® plant in Orotina, Costa Rica

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, August 2014

Mr Luis Guillermo Solís, President of Costa Rica, visited the new Bekaert Dramix® plant in Costa Rica, where he was hosted by Mr Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Bekaert and the Regional Bekaert Management Team. The President was accompanied … Read the full press release

Perrigault SA acquires APM Terminals’ 50% share in Terminal Porte Océane (TPO) and Société d’Exploitation du Terminal Porte Océane

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, July 2014

Le Havre, France,  23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Perrigault SA., the Le Havre-based port and logistics operator and APM Terminals announce the completed sale of APM Terminals’ 50% share in Terminal Porte Océane (TPO) and Société d’Exploitation du Terminal Porte Océane to Perrigault … Read the full press release

NV Bekaert SA announces the successful placement of 0.75% senior unsecured convertible bonds due June 2018 for principal amount of € 300 million

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, June 2014

Kortrijk, Belgium, 16-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NV Bekaert SA (“Bekaert” or, the “Company”) announces today the successful placement of 0.75% senior unsecured convertible bonds due June 2018 (the “Bonds”), for a principal amount of € 300 million. Payment for and delivery of the … Read the full press release