Ranking · Antwerp province · NACE 22
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products: the largest employers in Antwerp province
As of 13 Nov 2026, 80 companies in Manufacture of rubber and plastic products (NACE 22) in Antwerp province report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2024 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 1,662.3 FTE, out of 2,927 for all of them; median headcount is 14.4 FTE. deSter leads with 286.6 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Manufacture of rubber and plastic products · Antwerp province
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | deSter 2320 Hoogstraten | €60.9m | €116.5m | €22.2m | 286.6 | 2025 |
| 2 | Henco Industries 2200 Herentals | €94.4m | €116.9m | €62.8m | 254.8 | 2025 |
| 3 | Faerch Belgium 2360 Oud-Turnhout | €57.9m | €69.1m | €45.3m | 220.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | Soprema 2280 Grobbendonk | €163.8m | €132.8m | €62.9m | 211.7 | 2025 |
| 5 | A. Schulman Plastics 2880 Bornem | €184.1m | €112.7m | €114.5m | 203.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | RKW Hyplast 2320 Hoogstraten | €30.5m | €67.8m | €2.40m | 140.4 | 2025 |
| 7 | United Caps Hoboken 2660 Antwerp | €25.7m | €29.3m | €6.46m | 99.1 | 2025 |
| 8 | Peleman Industries 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €21.5m | €12.3m | €13.8m | 84.2 | 2025 |
| 9 | M.I.P. Solutions 2310 Rijkevorsel | €12.8m | €22.5m | €3.31m | 81.4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Didak Injection 2280 Grobbendonk | €25.3m | €43.5m | €14.4m | 80.6 | 2025 |
| 11 | Technics & Applications 2440 Geel | €34.1m | €45.4m | €23.6m | 78.5 | 2025 |
| 12 | Indupol International 2370 Arendonk | €6.06m | €9.65m | −81,726 € | 74.4 | 2024 |
| 13 | Jackon Insulation 2250 Olen | €16.9m | €25.9m | €9.99m | 62.9 | 2025 |
| 14 | Valeron Strength Films 2910 Essen | €26.0m | €16.9m | €18.1m | 62.6 | 2025 |
| 15 | Ravago Building Solutions Belgium 2370 Arendonk | €14.6m | €36.8m | €5.21m | 47.2 | 2025 |
| 16 | Beltec 2500 Lier | €11.7m | — | €2.60m | 47.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | DBP Plastics 2610 Antwerp | €4.69m | €7.58m | −€3.06m | 45.2 | 2025 |
| 18 | Artilat 2560 Nijlen | €18.6m | €3.01m | €16.0m | 44.0 | 2025 |
| 19 | Pipelife Belgium 2920 Kalmthout | €11.2m | €26.2m | €3.35m | 43.0 | 2025 |
| 20 | Arendo 2200 Herentals | €13.1m | €18.1m | €7.32m | 42.5 | 2025 |
| 21 | Plastipak Belgium 2960 Brecht | €6.41m | €6.59m | €4.05m | 42.3 | 2025 |
| 22 | Varec 2800 Mechelen | €10.4m | €16.4m | €5.03m | 36.4 | 2024 |
| 23 | Xtraflex 2500 Lier | €5.53m | — | €2.57m | 34.4 | 2025 |
| 24 | Thermopol Kunststoftechniek 2910 Essen | €6.51m | €11.8m | 696,785 € | 33.8 | 2025 |
| 25 | Plastic Constructies Robert Téblick 2610 Antwerp | €6.81m | €16.9m | €3.22m | 32.7 | 2025 |
| 26 | Plastigi 2200 Herentals | €9.65m | — | €5.21m | 31.0 | 2026 |
| 27 | Polycasa 2440 Geel | €110.3m | €41.5m | €100.4m | 30.8 | 2025 |
| 28 | AST Plastic Packaging Benelux 2321 Hoogstraten | €13.8m | €22.1m | €5.74m | 30.4 | 2025 |
| 29 | Articom 2800 Mechelen | €6.56m | — | €5.67m | 26.8 | 2025 |
| 30 | CS Montage 2360 Oud-Turnhout | €1.03m | — | 603,705 € | 25.9 | 2025 |
| 31 | Beyers' Plastics 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €5.24m | — | €3.44m | 21.2 | 2025 |
| 32 | Feryn Constructie 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €2.57m | — | €1.51m | 19.5 | 2025 |
| 33 | Vigotec 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €4.31m | €5.17m | €1.44m | 18.8 | 2025 |
| 34 | B-token 2470 Retie | €2.25m | — | 486,833 € | 18.8 | 2025 |
| 35 | Nutripack Olen 2250 Olen | €6.03m | — | €3.95m | 17.6 | 2025 |
| 36 | ASBO 2020 Antwerp | 796,394 € | — | −314,099 € | 17.4 | 2025 |
| 37 | Veralu 2550 Kontich | €2.63m | — | 682,818 € | 15.9 | 2025 |
| 38 | Vinya-Plastics 2520 Ranst | €1.12m | — | 254,347 € | 15.7 | 2025 |
| 39 | Carda 2845 Niel | €2.52m | — | 881,815 € | 15.5 | 2025 |
| 40 | Immo CP 2850 Boom | €10.1m | — | €1.23m | 14.6 | 2025 |
| 41 | Decsys 2880 Bornem | €2.07m | — | €1.00m | 14.2 | 2025 |
| 42 | Pierre Boonen en Co 2845 Niel | €2.14m | — | €1.57m | 13.9 | 2025 |
| 43 | Twinplast 2861 Sint-Katelijne-Waver | €1.92m | — | €1.29m | 13.9 | 2024 |
| 44 | CGK Kunststoftechniek 2030 Antwerp | 464,028 € | — | 6,815 € | 13.8 | 2026 |
| 45 | Flexitallic Benelux 2660 Antwerp | €2.22m | — | −€2.25m | 13.3 | 2025 |
| 46 | Tacco International 2100 Antwerp | €1.58m | — | −590,247 € | 12.9 | 2026 |
| 47 | Bozarc 2630 Aartselaar | €1.04m | — | −96,973 € | 12.8 | 2025 |
| 48 | Tyre Plan Europe 2920 Kalmthout | 735,080 € | — | 400,000 € | 12.6 | 2025 |
| 49 | Foylo 2030 Antwerp | €9.16m | €14.2m | €8.02m | 9.2 | 2025 |
| 50 | SysmaTec 2300 Turnhout | €4.65m | — | €3.39m | 9.0 | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Other sectors · Antwerp province
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities552
- 02 Forestry and logging16
- 10 Manufacture of food products602
- 11 Manufacture of beverages28
- 13 Manufacture of textiles46
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel34
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials123
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products43
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media133
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products116
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations26
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products131
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals43
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment494
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products68
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment51
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.162
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers42
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment18
- 31 Manufacture of furniture121
- 32 Other manufacturing172
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment227
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply32
- 37 Sewerage21
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities91
- 39 Remediation activities and other waste management service activities16
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings915
- 42 Civil engineering250
- 43 Specialised construction activities2,768
- 46 Wholesale trade3,358
- 47 Retail trade3,468
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines805
- 50 Water transport88
- 51 Air transport13
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation574
- 53 Postal and courier activities56
- 55 Accommodation186
- 56 Food and beverage service activities2,789
- 58 Publishing activities71
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities119
- 61 Telecommunication23
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities1,218
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities73
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding692
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities567
- 68 Real estate activities867
- 69 Legal and accounting activities945
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy804
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis546
- 72 Scientific research and development38
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations289
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities101
- 75 Veterinary activities83
- 77 Rental and leasing activities163
- 78 Employment activities171
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities78
- 80 Investigation and security activities23
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities496
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities239
- 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
- 85 Education173
- 86 Human health activities871
- 87 Residential care activities138
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation277
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities125
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities21
- 92 Gambling and betting activities13
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities277
- 94 Activities of membership organisations87
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles288
- 96 Personal service activities546
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Antwerp province
- 2200 Herentals (Morkhoven, Noorderwijk)8
- 2260 Westerlo (Oevel, Tongerlo, Zoerle-Parwijs)5
- 2500 Lier (Koningshooikt)5
- 2800 Mechelen (Walem)5
- 2880 Bornem (Hingene, Mariekerke, Weert)5
- 2160 Wommelgem4
- 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg (Hallaar)4
- 2370 Arendonk4
- 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands (Breendonk, Liezele, Puurs, …)4
- 2900 Schoten4
- 2100 Antwerp (Deurne)3
- 2250 Olen3
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Manufacture of rubber and plastic products in Antwerp province?
Among companies, deSter, with 286.6 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 80 out of 139 companies in the sector report employees there.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 13 Nov 2026.