TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Ardo Auto-Sécurité Buzon Pedestal Credendo Cross-Border Solutions Dedoncker P&G Dredging International Extense Pharma Fluitec ING Bank International Marine & Dredging Consultants Jan De Nul Kipco Damaco—Damaco Foods Laborelec Lex Asia Lutosa MediaGenix Meli Pearl Projects Port of Antwerp International Prefamac SBE International Schréder The Belgian Chocolate Group TransAutomobile United Caps Upgrade Energy Vlam Volys Star
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ARDO Wezestraat 61 B - 8850 Ardooie T +32 51 31 06 21 www.ardo.com info@ardo.com
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Paul VAN DEN HENDE Export Sales Manager Asia Company description:
The Ardo Group offers a broad range of fresh frozen vegetables, fruit and herbs for retail, foodservice and food industry markets around the world. Ardo operates 21 production, packing and distribution units in nine European countries, with 3,800 employees. Flexibility, sustainable market and product development are the keystones. Ardo sells 762,000 tons worldwide, with a consolidated turnover of € 841 million. Ardo’s mission is to preserve the gifts of nature as purely as possible for its customers and consumers. In order to reach this goal, the group applies integrated production methods and quality monitoring with great respect for nature and the environment. Ardo works hard to develop truly sustainable ways of growing crops and producing products that consider the crop’s requirements, the activities of the farmers and the demands of the customers. Ardo controls the entire production chain, from the selection of seed to packing and distribution. Ardo’s differentiating expertise on raw material and processing, as well as its flexible structure enable the development of new products that meet market needs and trends.
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AUTO-SÉCURITÉ Z.I. de Petit-Rechain Avenue du Parc 21 B - 4800 Verviers T +32 87 57 20 13 www.autosecurite.be e.halleux@autosecurite.be
Emmanuel HALLEUX CEO Company description:
GROUPE AUTOSECURITE SA is dedicated to provide throughout the world advice for: developing technical motor vehicle inspection; creating testing stations; setting up training programs for technical inspectors; organizing driving license exams and training the examiners; working out technical as well as administrative procedures regarding all the road safety aspects; giving all technical supports and other missions involving technical inspection or driving license exams. Our company has collaborated with LEBANON for the creation of a testing station that is already operating since 2003. We are also currently transferring projects with BRASIL.
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BUZON PEDESTAL Prolongement de l’Abbaye B - 4040 Herstal T +32 4 248 39 83 www.buzon-world.com info@buzon-world.com
Carlo COSIJNS Asia Area Manager
Arturo ROXAS Regional Sales Manager
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Founded in 1987, Buzon Pedestal International is the first and leading European manufacturer of adjustable pedestals for raised floorings and terraces. With global references in more than 30 countries worldwide, Buzon is now one of the leading solutions providers for the creation of high quality, durable and creative terraces, landscape areas, pool decks and water features. For this, we have created our Buzon Pedestals System, which is a unique and flexible way to raise terraces and deckings and offers unique design opportunities for creative architects and consultants.
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CREDENDO Rue Montoyer 3 B - 1000 Brussels T +32 2 788 88 00 www.credendo.com businessdevelopment-eca@credendo.com
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Mireille JANSSENS Business Development Specialist Company description:
Credendo is a European trade credit insurance group that covers your risks worldwide. We are present across the continent and active in all segments of trade credit insurance. Credendo gives you direct access to a whole suite of credit insurance solutions: from tailor-made risk cover to easier access to trade financing. Belgian export credit agency services: promoting Belgian exports, imports and investments abroad with medium- and long-term trade credit and political risk insurance, financial guarantees and direct financing. Stimulating global trade: offering capacity to international banks engaged in medium - and long-term trade finance or investment operations and providing reinsurance for trade credit and surety. Whole turnover short-term credit insurance: providing flexible insurance policies with approved credit limits and a risk period of less than 2 years, worldwide, even in complex risk environments. Single risk: covering your single contract or single buyer risks up to 7 years in more than 160 countries. Excess of loss: covering exceptional and unforeseeable risks of your turnover receivables that could endanger your financial health. Top-up cover: adding capacity to the credit limits of a short-term trade credit insurance policy. Surety: issuing contractual and legal bonds. 6
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CROSS-BORDER SOLUTIONS Aarschotsesteenweg 339 B - 3012 Leuven T +32 476 22 28 46 www.cross-bordersolutions.be koen.jaco@gmail.com
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Koen JACOBS Managing Director Company description:
CBS provides services for project development in different sectors like infrastructure, energy, telecommunications and healthcare. CBS specifically focuses on the identification of financing opportunities and the facilitation of secure export finance solutions for developing countries and emerging markets, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Central and South-East Asia. CBS also provides general export services such as representation in export markets, setup of distribution or agency, legal support and tender management. Over the years, CBS has developed an extensive partner network enabling it to rapidly gather accurate intelligence and efficiently deploy local activities in its export markets while at the same time relying on a reputable suppliers' network.
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DEDONCKER P&G Blijkheerstraat 48 B - 1755 Gooik T +32 495 38 64 85 www.poplarlogs.be info@populier.be
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Gerrit DEDONCKER General Manager Company description:
We export Belgian Poplar logs to different countries in Asia for the manufacturing of plywood, veneers, wooden matchsticks, wooden boxes, pallets, pencils, etc. We are located near the Port of Antwerp. Our 30 years of experience are your best guarantee for quality. We have our own forest operations in Belgium and a large stock of freshly cut trees. We are a FSC- and PEFC-certified company. All logs are shipped in 40 feet containers.
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DREDGING INTERNATIONAL Haven 1025, Scheldedijk 30 B - 2070 Zwijndrecht T +32 3 250 52 11 www.deme-group.com info.deme@deme-group.com
Simon VAN DE SANDE Business Development Manager Company description:
The Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME is an international market leader for complex marine engineering works. Building on more than 150 years of experience and know-how, DEME has moved into several related sectors, such as the financing of marine engineering and environmental projects, executing EPC-related complex marine engineering projects. These include civil engineering works, the development and construction of renewable energy projects, services for the oil, gas and energy sector, the recycling of polluted soils and silts, harvesting marine resources, etc. Thanks to an integrated company structure, DEME strongly emerges as a global solutions provider which offers its clients overall solutions. DEME has the most modern, high-tech and versatile fleet, a motivated team of 4,600 employees worldwide and a turnover of EUR 2.35bn (2015).
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EXTENSE PHARMA Avenue du Bois de Chapelle 12 B - 1380 Lasne T +32 2 633 13 62 www.extense-pharma.be ch.wullaert@extense-pharma.be
Christel WULLAERT CEO Company description:
Extense Pharma is specialized in R&D, production & distribution of innovative and high quality products health supporting such as nutritional supplements, functional Food and snacks suitable for diabetics and overweight people for wellness & medical makets.
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FLUITEC 30 Raffles Place, 23/F 048622 Singapore T +65 98 53 57 74 www.fluitec.com p.vanderkelen@fluitec.com
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Pierre VANDERKELEN VP International Sales
Arturo ROXAS Regional Sales Manager
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Fluitec, a clean-tech company with offices in the US, Belgium, Abu Dhabi and Singapore, provides customers in over 60 countries with leading edge technologies and knowledge to realise optimum reliability and productivity of their lubricating assets. Fluitec has developed several technologies to monitor and maintain industrial lubricants. See also www.fluitec.com.
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ING BANK Avenue Marnix 24 B - 1000 Brussels T +32 2 547 24 95 www.ing.com
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FrĂŠdĂŠric RADELET Head of FI Transaction Services Sales (Asia) Company description:
ING is an international financial institution and offers domestic and international clients a full range of loan products, corporate finance and financial market expertise. ING has a long-standing presence in The Philippines (we celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2016). In addition, with its on-the-ground presence and integrated support from the other 12 markets in Asia Pacific region, ING demonstrates strong local and sector knowledge. As The Philippines continues to grow, ING is focused on supporting our international clients who are interested in entering the market and local clients who are interested to go to Europe. ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank's 52,000 employees offer retail and commercial banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
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INTERNATIONAL MARINE & DREDGING CONSULTANTS Van Immerseelstraat 66 B - 2018 Antwerp T +32 3 270 92 95 www.imdc.be info@imdc.be
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Lauren PEETERS Business Developer Southeast Asia
Marc SAS Manager Coastal, Estuarine and Dredging department
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International Marine and Dredging Consultants (IMDC) is a fast growing engineering firm with a revenue of 13.5 million euro in 2015 and around 100 employees. IMDC offers highly skilled expertise to tackle a wide range of water related issues. Our staff has a varied professional background and worldwide experience in dredging engineering, hydrodynamic modelling and integrated water resources management. For almost three decades IMDC has been acquiring vast experience through water related studies such as flood risk assessment, hydraulic modelling, coastal protection, sedimentation risks, dredging engineering, blue energy, river training works, inland navigation, port infrastructures, offshore installations and integrated river basin and coastal zone management. IMDC is an affiliate of Tractebel, a multidisciplinary engineering office with around 4,500 employees in Belgium and worldwide. Tractebel plans, designs and manages large energy, infrastructure and building projects.
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JAN DE NUL Tragel 60 B - 9308 Hofstade-Aalst T +32 53 73 17 11 www.jandenul.com info@jandenul.com
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Emiel CORNELIS Regional Manager
Koen DE BISSCHOP Area Manager
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Innovation, expertise and sustainability. These are the corner stones of Jan De Nul Group’s success. Thanks to its skilled employees and the world’s most modern fleet, Jan De Nul Group is a leading expert in dredging and marine construction activities, as well as in specialized services for the offshore industry of oil, gas and renewable energy. These core marine activities are further enhanced by Jan De Nul Group’s in-house civil and environmental capabilities offering clients a complete package solution. Our professional and innovative solutions are trusted across the industry. Whether it concerns the construction of the new locks in the Panama Canal or a new port complex in Western Australia, together with our customers, we build for further economic development. Specialised services for the offshore oil and gas industries and the renewable energy industry are also key part of the services provided by JDN Group (e.g. dredging of shore approaches, the design and installation of wind farm jackets & gravity base foundations, the ballasting and scour protection for offshore windmills, the installation of cables).
In the Philippines the Jan De Nul Group successfully completed several reclamation projects (Aseana Business Park, Mall of Asia, Entertainment City, Smokey Mountain ...) and dredging projects (Harbour Center, MICT, Marinduque ...).
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KIPCO DAMACO / DAMACO FOODS 150 Beach Road #06-02 The Gateway West 189720 Singapore T +65 63 38 16 69 www.kipcodamaco.com info@damacofoods.com.sg
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Lambert VOSS Product Development Manager
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Damaco Foods Pte Ltd, the representative office of Kipco-Damaco N.V Belgium in Asia, is fully in-charge and has an experienced team with a vast knowledge of frozen meat, vegetables, etc. Our mission is to strengthen the market share of Kipco’s brand MDM poultry products and to target a successful trade business in Asia. In order to fulfil our client’s needs, we serve the right targeted products, ensuring shipment on schedule, quality assurance and provide effective co-ordination to trigger mutual business development.
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LABORELEC Rodestraat 125 B - 1630 Linkebeek T +32 2 382 02 11 www.laborelec.com info.laborelec@engie.com
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David BUYSSE VP International Sales Company description:
Laborelec is a technical service provider in electrical power technology. It was established in 1962 in order to support Belgian electricity companies with specialized services. Today, it is part of ENGIE, a world leader in energy. Our competences cover the entire electricity value chain: generation, transmission, distribution, storage and enduse. We offer specialized services in each of these domains, to companies in all parts of the world. Our headquarters are located near Brussels, and we also operate branch offices in the Netherlands, in Germany and in Singapore and a subsidiary in the Middle-East and in Chile.
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LEX ASIA Sablon Tower, Joseph Stevens 7 B - 1000 Brussels T +32 477 22 43 20 www.lex-asia.com andrew@lex-asia.com
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Andrew DONOVAN Partner LexAsia Company description:
Do you plan to take advantage of the growing business prospects in ASEAN but do you not know how to proceed? Do you already have a business presence in the fastest growing region in the world, i.e. ASEAN, and want to expand? Do you want to know which type of commercial vehicle will help you achieve your goals in the region? Whether you already have a business presence in the region or are just now intending to pursue a piece of this massive regional economic boom, we at LexAsia are glad to assist you in setting up your business presence in the Philippines and other ASEAN countries. Do you want to stop losing money to illegal use of your software? Are you looking to outsource the protection of your software copyrights to a reliable research and legal team in ASEAN? Do you need a reliable partner who detects and enforces your copyrights on the ASEAN market? Do you want to register your Trademark in ASEAN? Are you planning to sell your software to ASEAN customers and want to conclude valuable licensing Agreements? Do you want to make sure your Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Copyrights are protected from infringement throughout the ASEAN market? Make an appointment now and experience what the Intellectual Property Department at LexAsia can do for your firm. We speak and write English, French, Russian, Dutch and Filipino.
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LUTOSA Schoendalestraat 221 B - 8793 Sint-Eloois-Vijve T +32 56 62 27 40 www.lutosa.com info@lutosa.com
Yves DAELE Commercial Director SE Asia Company description:
Lutosa is successfully involved in potato processing since 1978, during which time it has built an excellent reputation for product quality and outstanding service. This business, originating from Belgium in the Western part of Europe, is the fifth largest European producer and ranks among the world's top 10 potato-processing companies. Lutosa runs 2 production sites in Belgium and employs over 950 people. In 2015, the company processed more than 800,000 tons of potatoes and sold 400,000 tons of finished products. Its turnover amounted to â‚Ź 300,000,000 with 90% of the production being exported to over 130 different countries. Lutosa manufactures and markets a wide range of frozen french fries and specialities. It also manufactures pre-fied chilled chips and offers a ready-cooked range of pasteurized potatoes. Lastly, it produces dehydrated potato flakes. These products are sold to food service networks via wholesalers, large and mid-sized distribution retailers and industrial food companies.
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MEDIAGENIX 16 Raffles Quay #33-03 Hong Leong Building 048581 Singapore T +65 8184 9383 www.mediagenix.sg asia@mediagenix.sg
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Johan VANMARCKE Managing Director Asia Company description:
MediaGeniX develops and implements WHATS'On, a market leading Broadcast Management System that is the backbone for media companies such as broadcasters, on-demand service providers, platform and telco operators. With this integrated software suite, MediaGeniX guarantees customers a state-of-theart solution for: - VOD & Linear Scheduling - Contracts & Rights Management for VOD/linear - Content (Lifecycle) Management - Promotion & Interstitial Management - Media (Metadata) Management - Material Workflow Management - Compliance - Analytics & Finance. WHATS’On not only enables content providers to easily schedule content in line with strategic, editorial, budgetary, operational and regulatory requirements, it provides them also with the central hub they need to streamline workflows and optimise core processes. MediaGeniX serves top-tier customers in Asia, EMEA and North/South America. Over 1,700 channels and on-demand services are managed with WHATS’On, with 10,000+ users at more than 70 media networks. ECONOMIC MISSION TO THE PHILIPPINES FROM BELGIUM
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MELI Handelsstraat 13 B - 8630 Veurne T +32 58 31 03 10 www.meli.be info@meli.be
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Bruno DEHULLU Key Account & Export Manager Company description:
Meli was founded in 1925 by Mr AJ Florizoone and is still a 100% family-owned company. Meli is the largest honey packer and the leading brand of quality honey and honeybased products in Belgium. We export our products worldwide and operate from a new and modern factory with own laboratory. Our range contains: * Honey * Honey waffles & chocolate waffles * Chocolate spread * Honey cake * Candies
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PEARL PROJECTS Rodekruislaan 6 /70 - 12th Floor B - 2600 Antwerp (Berchem) T +32 497 34 59 02 http://pearlprojects.be office@pearlprojects.be
Joris VAN VOOREN CEO Company description:
Pearl Projects has two main areas of activity: a PearlPress division, specialized in internet services and employing some freelancers from the Philippines and a Pearl Delights division that will start international trade of (mainly) food products. Pearl Projects already started exporting racing pigeon supplies to the Philippines as well as Belgian food products for both expats (contacts have been established) and for the local market. A Philippine company in Cebu will be incorporated in Pearl Projects later this year in order to further expand this business. In the long run, Pearl Projects also want to export chocolate covered mango products to the Philippines. Those mango sweets will be made from dried mangoes coming from the Philippines, which are then covered with Belgian chocolate and re-exported to the Philippines. Some further research and investments need to be done before launching that business. Pearl Projects also has social impact projects in the Philippines: an educational project called Pearl Citizens and a project in agro-tourism.
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PORT OF ANTWERP INTERNATIONAL Zaha Hadidplein 1 B - 2030 Antwerpen T +32 3 229 73 74 www.portofantwerp.com/pai pai@portofantwerp.com
Stefan CASSIMON Manager Port Projects Company description:
PAI - Port of Antwerp International The Port of Antwerp aims to create stronger commercial links between worldwide maritime regions and Antwerp. For this purpose the Antwerp Port Authority has opted to develop activities beyond Europe. This worldwide policy has been shaped by the subsidiary Port of Antwerp International (PAI). The ambition is to develop a structural presence in the world through an active cooperation with overseas ports and terminals. As international centre of port excellence, the Port of Antwerp experiences an extensive demand for effective consultancy, advise and management support for port related projects all over the world. As such PAI is actively sharing know-how and expertise of built in the Port of Antwerp and developping commercial links between the overseas maritime community and the Port of Antwerp. So PAI endeavours to strengthen the position of the Port of Antwerp in the world by developing port projects, in particular in strategic growth regions in order to generate additional traffic towards the Port of Antwerp and create added value for our partners. PAI looks for a deeper involvement in management support which can result in a financial participation.
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PREFAMAC CHOCOLATE MACHINES Dellestraat 11 / 11 A, Industrial Zone Zolder-Lummen 1058 B - 3560 Lummen T +32 13 52 18 84 www.prefamac.com info@prefamac.com
Myriam SCHEPERS Managing Director Company description:
PREFAMAC CHOCOLATE MACHINES produces “sweet” machines, with particular emphasis on the world of chocolate and the industry of biscuits, cookies, waffles and cakes. Prefamac manufactures cooling tunnels, chocolate tempering and moulding machines, chocolate, butter and cream melting kettles, pumps and piping, enrobing machines designed to cover sweets with chocolate as well as machinery for flaking, adding flakes or decoration to enrobed products. Since the foundation nearly 30 years ago, we supply both industrial installations as well as small scale machinery for bakeries and chocolate manufacturers. Up to 98 % of Prefamac’s output is destined for export and reaches more than 100 countries worldwide. Featuring among Prefamac’s customers are famous chocolate brands like Marcolini and Neuhaus, and Mondelez (Cadbury/Kraft/Lu) and General Biscuits for cookies and biscuit lines.
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SBE INTERNATIONAL Slachthuisstraat 71 B - 9100 Sint-Niklaas T +32 3 777 95 19 www.sbe.be info@sbe.be
Steven VERCAUTEREN International Business Development Company description:
SBE is an engineering consultant with more than 25 years of experience and references throughout the world. Over the last couple of years our business has more than doubled and we are employing more than 110 motivated engineers & CAD designers who made us a major player on the Belgian market. Our core business units include: • Port & hydraulic engineering • Civil engineering & infrastructure • Geotechnics • Industrial constructions & buildings • Electromechanics We became internationally renowned by the engineering design of the largest locks in the world, ie. locks in the Port of Antwerp (Belgium), Port of Sevilla (Spain), Panama, ... Port development is also an area we are successfully focusing on (Belgium, Nigeria, Haiti, Vietnam,...).
Currently SBE is expanding its business even further abroad and involved in World Bank and Asian Development Bank projects in Africa and Asia.
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SCHRÉDER Rue de Lusambo 67 B - 1190 Brussels T +32 2 332 01 06 www.schreder.com schreder@schreder-comelec.com
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Benjamin TAN Commercial Director
Jérôme VANDEGEERDE Marketing Manager
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Schréder is a group of 48 companies worldwide, with more than 2,600 men and women, passionate about light and innovation, experts in the design and development of outdoor lighting solutions. We all share the conviction that quality outdoor lighting solutions contribute in a sustainable way to the well being of the urban and rural communities where they have been implemented. From Brussels to Montreal, from Buenos Aires to Shanghai, we establish ourselves on a local and sustainable basis, to be close to our customers and understand their needs. At the same time, customers benefit from the solid experience of a large international Group. Our goal is always to offer intelligent and responsible solutions with added value for our customer’s specific requirements.
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THE BELGIAN CHOCOLATE GROUP Geelseweg 72 B - 2250 Olen T +32 14 25 85 25 www.thebelgian.com info@thebelgian.com
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Marc PAUWELS Managing Director
Jochim GOEDEWEECK Area Sales Manager Southeast Asia
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The Belgian Chocolate Group is founded in 1956. It is a well-established manufacturer, distributor and exporter of premium chocolate products. We have the widest range of fine Belgian chocolates, which we present in a variety of shapes and packaging sizes. The products are made in our 3 modern production sites. “The Belgian� brand reflects the traditional chocolate making expertise from Belgium and has built up a strong reputation amongst chocolate lovers throughout the world.
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TRANSAUTOMOBILE Chausée de Waterloo 1595 B - 1180 Bruxelles T +32 352 01 31 www.transauto.be info@transauto.be
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Jonathan DEFISE Business Development
Company description: Transautomobile is a Belgian professional vehicle-exporting company specialized in brand new vehicles since 1973. We source any type of vehicles and organise shipment to any location around the world. We sell new vehicles, to private persons, public and private companies:
4X4 vehicles Regular cars Bus and minibus Ambulances Armoured vehicles Trucks Construction and lifting equipment Generators Spare parts, engines, gearbox, etc… ...
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UNITED CAPS Schroeilaan 15 B - 2660 Antwerpen T +32 3 830 40 00 www.unitedcaps.com info@unitedcaps.com
Sebastien HOTTLET Project Development Manager
Jason TAN Sales Agent
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UNITED CAPS is a leading international pioneer in the packaging industry. We are a dedicated partner, both literally and figuratively close to our customers. Through the design and supply of outstanding plastic caps and closures, we enable a wide variety of international companies to evolve and extend their own packaging solutions and to maintain their market leading positions. Innovation leadership, a close relationship with our customers and responsibility for people and the environment are the most important success drivers for the growing family-owned company. We offer a wide range of standard closures and infinite possibilities for customized designs. The company has seven production facilities across Europe and employs more than 500 people. In 2016, the total turnover amounted to 132 million Euros (7 billion Pesos).
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UPGRADE ENERGY Deinsesteenweg 114 B - 9031 Drongen T +32 9 375 69 37 www.upgrade-energy.com info@upgrade-energy.com
Pieterjan VANBUGGENHOUT Project Development Manager
Raf VERMEIRE Managing Partner
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Upgrade Energy NV is an engineering group specialized in the development, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of clean energy solutions for industrial, agricultural and rural applications. Our goal is to reduce the energy use of our clients and limit their overall energy-related costs. We do that by integrating several techniques into tailor-made decentralized energy solutions. Our engineers are specialists in waste heat recovery, cogeneration, biomass (combustion, gasification & digestion), solar energy, wind energy, absorption cooling, geothermal energy, off-grid systems and hybrid systems.
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VLAM Koning Albert II- laan 35 Bus 50 B - 1030 Brussels T +32 2 552 80 11 www.freshfrombelgium.com export@vlam.be
Gert VAN CAUSENBROECK Export Company description:
VLAM, Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board, is a public non-profit organisation promoting the sale, the added value, the consumption and the image of products and services of the Flemish agriculture, horticulture, fishery and agro-alimentary sector in Belgium and abroad. VLAM is commissioned by the business community and by the Flemish government and cooperates actively with as many links in the food chain as possible. We actively promote the Belgian poultry companies present at this mission in the Philippines.
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VOLYS STAR Oudstrijderslaan 11 B - 8860 Lendelede T +32 51 33 50 30 www.volysstar.be info@volysstar.be
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Peter DEWAELE Export Manager Company description:
Volys Star is an innovative specialist in high quality turkey and chicken products. Cold cuts, breaded and portion controlled products, all precooked, are sold both chilled and frozen, through retail, butchers and foodservice suppliers or as semi-finished products for industrial clients. Volys Star has a turnover of 100 Mio â‚Ź and our products can be found in 40+ countries worldwide. We are IFS and halal certified.
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Flanders Investment & Trade Wallonia Export-Investment Agency Brussels Invest & Export
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FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE BELGIUM Koning Albert II-laan 37 B - 1030 Brussel T +32 2 504 87 11 info@fitagency.be www.flanderstrade.com Claire TILLEKAERTS CEO
The Flanders Investment & Trade agency promotes sustainable international business, in the interest of both Flanders-based companies and overseas enterprises. Whatever sector you are involved in, Flanders Investment & Trade will help you establish contact with the Flemish companies you are looking for. This includes not only products or services you may be sourcing, but also various types of business relationships, from joint ventures to technology transfers. At another level Flanders Investment & Trade enhances Flanders’ position as the gateway to Europe for inward investors. The Agency identifies, informs, advises and supports overseas enterprises by establishing production and research facilities, contact centers, headquarters, logistics operations and the like in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium. This broad focus on international entrepreneurship, involving outward trade as well as inward investments, requires not only a thorough knowledge of Flemish economy, but also an extensive network outside of Flanders. We have just that for you. Do visit our website and discover our worldwide network. With almost 100 offices we are bound to be conveniently located near you, wherever you are.
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WALLONIA EXPORT-INVESTMENT AGENCY Place Sainctelette B - 1080 Brussels T +32 2 421 82 11 mail@awex.be www.awex-export.be Pascale DELCOMMINETTE CEO
The Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX) is the governmental agency of the Walloon Region of Belgium in charge of promoting foreign trade and attracting foreign investment. As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission of promotion and information to the benefit of both Wallonia and foreign business community. AWEX assists buyers, importers and foreign prospects by providing information on Wallonia’s export potential. As an export partner for Wallonia-based companies, AWEX provides a wide range of export-oriented services (market surveys, organisation of trade missions, participation in trade shows, export incentives, etc.). As a foreign investment agency, AWEX is the one-stop shop for foreign investors interested in investing in Wallonia. AWEX assistance to potential foreign investors includes site location services, information on grants, labour and social legislation, fiscal incentives. The Agency also offers a pro-active follow-up service to investors established in Wallonia. Outside Belgium, AWEX relies on a network of more than 100 trade and economic representatives covering some 120 markets and over 20 international organisations.
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BRUSSELS INVEST & EXPORT Chaussée de Charleroi 112 B - 1060 Brussels T +32 2 800 40 00 invest-export@sprb.brussels www.invest-export.brussels Bénédicte WILDERS Chief Executive Director
Brussels Invest & Export is the foreign trade and investment agency of the BrusselsCapital Region. It aims to promote the internationalization of the Brussels economy. Brussels Invest & Export assists Brussels’ companies operating in foreign markets. Almost ninety economic and trade commissioners across all continents provide free guidance to SMEs, target potential local prospects and partners, organize matchmaking events, etc. Concrete initiatives in Brussels and abroad include trade missions, contact days, invitations of decision makers and collective stands at international trade fairs. Another mission of Brussels Invest & Export is to attract foreign companies to Brussels and to provide them with support, should they decide to locate their business in the Brussels-Capital Region. To enable investors to assess the benefits of establishing in the capital, Brussels Invest & Export offers them a ‘Welcome Package’ which includes an equipped office space at no cost for a three-month period and a broad range of services
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TRADE OFFICE FOR FLANDERS, WALLONIA AND BRUSSELS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Mia SANTAMARIA-ABELA Trade Commissioner Belgian Trade Office Embassy of Belgium Multinational Bancorporation Centre, 9th Floor 6805 Ayala Avenue Salcedo Village Makati City Philippines T +63 2 843 69 82, +63 2 853 69 84 www.wallonia.ph
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COUNSELLOR FOR FLANDERS IN ASIA
Ralph MOREAU Science & Technology Counsellor Cleantech & Mechatronics for Asia Flanders Investment & Trade Royal Embassy of Belgium 8 Shenton Way #14-01 AXA Tower 068811 Singapore T +65 62 27 39 97
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FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE BRUSSELS
Sabine VINCKE Area Manager Southeast Asia & Oceania sabine.vincke@fitagency.be T +32 2 504 87 41
BRUSSELS INVEST & EXPORT
Reinout VAN HULLEBUS Area Manager Asia—Export rvanhullebus@gob.brussels T +32 2 800 40 42
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