Products and applications Investors Jobs About us EN Contact Us Corporate About us Global presence EMEA EMEA Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) The story of Bekaert begins in 1880 in Belgium when Leo Leander Bekaert starts making barbed wire in Zwevegem. Today, Bekaert has 50 plants and offices in Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, the Slovak Republic, South Africa, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. To give an answer to the changing market conditions in this region we align our production facilities as much as possible and we offer a wide range of top quality products, focusing on market oriented innovation. Some examples: steel cord, bead wire and Fleximat® fabric for rubber reinforcement, filter media, Dramix® steel fibers, elevator belt cables, ropes and rope wire, armoring wire for umbilicals and high voltage power cables, flat and shaped wires for flexible pipes, a wide range of Bezinal® coated wires, low energy consuming heat exchangers and gas burners, and many more. In order to realize the win-win relationship with our customers, we continue innovating in partnership with our customers and suppliers. Discover our innovative products and applications through the products and applications finder. Where shall we meet? Discover our global presence. Quick Links Advanced Search Annual Reports Certificates Country-Specific Documents News Policies Report Integrity Concern Shareholders' guide Sitemap Suppliers Sustainability Report Related sites Bekaert China Bekaert Japan Bekaert Latin America Bekaert Fencing North America Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group ASK A QUESTION Copyright © 2021 Bekaert. All rights reserved. Made By The Reference By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Bekaert Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings