Always one step ahead

Uplace, Club Brugge, the Itinera think tank, property developer Eurinpro: you’d know exactly what to say if the question “What do you know about Bart Verhaeghe?” were ever asked on *De slimste mens*. Yet the knowledge and experience of this entrepreneur from Flemish Brabant extend far beyond those associations. At Verhaeghe’s headquarters, the impressive Bever Castle, he shares his perspective on entrepreneurship. “I have a great deal of admiration for family businesses that want to leave a legacy.”

There’s a buzz in the air at racking manufacturer stow. Right next to where CEO Jos De Vuyst and CSO Philip Mylle are reviewing their company’s operations, a panoramic window offers a view of their core business: in a choreographed dance of robotic arms and machines, steel profiles are cut, bent, and welded into pallet racks and racking systems for warehouses. The company is growing by leaps and bounds: it will soon reach the 2,000-employee mark, and with more than 800 million euros in revenue, it is the largest

50 years of Dematra: a reason to celebrate, look back, and look ahead. Who better than Geert De Jaeger to do so? For 47 years, he has been helping to build a family story that began with his father Marcel and a single delivery van, and has grown into a leading player in logistics and warehousing. “I’m not someone who looks back, but rather looks ahead,” Geert says as he welcomes us into his office. “But I do think my father would be proud of what we’ve made of it

Dematra has again achieved BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification, and for the tenth year in a row. This is a great recognition of our continued commitment to food safety, quality and hygiene.

With the purchase of this all-electric truck, we are taking an important step in our green transition. This fits perfectly with our commitment to sustainability, as confirmed by our Lean & Green certification.