Ranking · Antwerp province · NACE 28
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.: the largest employers in Antwerp province
As of 14 Nov 2026, 162 companies in Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (NACE 28) in Antwerp province report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 5,111.4 FTE, out of 7,494.3 for all of them; median headcount is 8.6 FTE. Atlas Copco Airpower leads with 3,520.5 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. · 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 | Atlas Copco Airpower 2610 Antwerp | €9.68bn | €2.31bn | €3.96bn | 3,520.5 | 2025 |
| 2 | Baltimore Aircoil International 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €75.1m | €164.5m | €13.9m | 323.5 | 2025 |
| 3 | Hydrogenics Europe 2260 Westerlo | €257.5m | €28.1m | €124.5m | 245.5 | 2024 |
| 4 | Hansen Industrial Transmissions 2650 Edegem | €53.4m | €58.1m | €36.2m | 239.2 | 2025 |
| 5 | Xeikon Manufacturing 2500 Lier | €80.3m | €102.0m | €33.6m | 191.1 | 2025 |
| 6 | Narviflex 2440 Geel | €32.6m | €36.6m | €9.82m | 131.0 | 2025 |
| 7 | AZO 2050 Antwerp | €38.5m | €46.4m | €12.4m | 129.8 | 2025 |
| 8 | Nedschroef Herentals 2200 Herentals | €44.4m | €27.0m | €9.23m | 114.5 | 2025 |
| 9 | Arodo 2370 Arendonk | €10.2m | €24.0m | €3.53m | 112.4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Technigroup 2200 Herentals | €12.9m | €24.6m | €3.79m | 103.9 | 2025 |
| 11 | EcoWater Systems Europe 2250 Olen | €15.9m | €18.6m | €13.3m | 98.3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics 2320 Hoogstraten | €30.6m | €52.6m | €11.6m | 82.6 | 2025 |
| 13 | Crosby Europe 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €55.7m | €58.0m | €31.0m | 81.0 | 2025 |
| 14 | Bogaerts Next Engineering 2320 Hoogstraten | €12.2m | €5.56m | €10.9m | 76.8 | 2025 |
| 15 | J. DE VREE en Co 2170 Antwerp | €17.0m | €19.7m | €5.87m | 62.9 | 2025 |
| 16 | REM. B 2340 Beerse | €19.7m | €31.2m | €7.55m | 61.6 | 2025 |
| 17 | AVT Europe 2910 Essen | €10.8m | €15.7m | €2.33m | 60.1 | 2025 |
| 18 | Gebroeders Geens 2320 Hoogstraten | €20.2m | — | €17.1m | 58.4 | 2025 |
| 19 | Robojob 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €14.8m | €23.6m | €7.32m | 58.1 | 2025 |
| 20 | Hacos 2390 Malle | €13.0m | €12.0m | 221,365 € | 57.5 | 2025 |
| 21 | Izen Energy Systems 2460 Kasterlee | €24.0m | €43.5m | €10.6m | 57.3 | 2025 |
| 22 | Polygon Belgium 2610 Antwerp | €13.2m | €7.98m | €2.61m | 57.1 | 2025 |
| 23 | Bobst Benelux 2600 Antwerp | €10.7m | €20.9m | €5.95m | 53.9 | 2025 |
| 24 | DIBO 2370 Arendonk | €7.80m | €14.0m | €3.23m | 51.0 | 2025 |
| 25 | Power Climber 2550 Kontich | €70.3m | €27.0m | €62.9m | 46.0 | 2025 |
| 26 | FAM 2550 Kontich | €32.3m | €37.2m | €19.0m | 42.9 | 2025 |
| 27 | Easy Systems Benelux 2440 Geel | €8.22m | €13.2m | €1.52m | 41.9 | 2025 |
| 28 | Komax Belgium 2340 Beerse | €5.53m | €8.87m | €1.59m | 41.2 | 2025 |
| 29 | O.R.A. Liften 2610 Antwerp | €5.30m | — | €2.71m | 40.3 | 2024 |
| 30 | GEA Westfalia Separator Belgium 2550 Kontich | €9.18m | €13.9m | €1.69m | 39.7 | 2025 |
| 31 | Lambrechts Konstruktie 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €10.3m | €7.89m | €3.71m | 36.2 | 2025 |
| 32 | Russell Finex NV 2800 Mechelen | €13.1m | €16.7m | €3.27m | 35.4 | 2026 |
| 33 | Continental Energy Systems 2390 Malle | €11.3m | €13.8m | €1.58m | 35.1 | 2025 |
| 34 | Air - Clima 2550 Kontich | €10.3m | €17.9m | €3.21m | 34.3 | 2025 |
| 35 | Aluro 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €6.81m | — | €1.79m | 29.9 | 2025 |
| 36 | Manutech 2550 Kontich | €3.02m | — | 495,737 € | 29.3 | 2025 |
| 37 | MMPumps 2520 Ranst | €9.21m | — | €8.19m | 29.2 | 2025 |
| 38 | Deutz Belgium 2030 Antwerp | €5.34m | — | €2.17m | 28.9 | 2025 |
| 39 | Team Industrial Services Belgium 2030 Antwerp | €10.2m | — | €8.74m | 26.7 | 2025 |
| 40 | W.T.S. NV 2170 Antwerp | €3.72m | — | €1.44m | 26.2 | 2025 |
| 41 | NV Sky Climber Europe SA 2570 Duffel | €4.27m | €5.88m | €1.28m | 26.1 | 2025 |
| 42 | Green Production Systems 2800 Mechelen | €11.8m | €17.2m | €8.73m | 23.9 | 2024 |
| 43 | Solid Lift 2300 Turnhout | €9.91m | — | €9.13m | 23.0 | 2025 |
| 44 | Sky Man International 2850 Boom | €3.89m | — | €1.61m | 22.4 | 2025 |
| 45 | LANTZERATH ( Belgium) 2800 Mechelen | €2.70m | €5.97m | 988,925 € | 22.2 | 2025 |
| 46 | Doedijns Fluid Industry 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | €6.69m | €12.7m | €4.25m | 22.0 | 2025 |
| 47 | Smith-Belgium 2940 Stabroek | €1.92m | €4.48m | €1.18m | 21.6 | 2025 |
| 48 | AG-TEC 2610 Antwerp | €16.7m | €43.6m | €10.1m | 21.4 | 2025 |
| 49 | Verberk 2387 Baarle-Hertog | €4.25m | — | €2.02m | 20.7 | 2025 |
| 50 | J. de Jonge Mechanical 2030 Antwerp | €2.80m | €4.65m | −€1.80m | 20.3 | 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 products117
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations26
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products80
- 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
- 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 trade3,357
- 47 Retail trade3,469
- 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 activities2,791
- 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 development37
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations289
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities101
- 75 Veterinary activities83
- 77 Rental and leasing activities164
- 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 motorcycles289
- 96 Personal service activities546
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Antwerp province
- 2600 Antwerp (Berchem)21
- 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg (Hallaar)14
- 2390 Malle (Oostmalle, Westmalle)12
- 2610 Antwerp (Wilrijk)12
- 2800 Mechelen (Walem)11
- 2340 Beerse (Vlimmeren)9
- 2030 Antwerp8
- 2550 Kontich (Waarloos)8
- 2170 Antwerp (Merksem)7
- 2200 Herentals (Morkhoven, Noorderwijk)7
- 2500 Lier (Koningshooikt)7
- 2830 Willebroek (Blaasveld, Heindonk, Tisselt)7
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. in Antwerp province?
Among companies, Atlas Copco Airpower, with 3,520.5 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. 162 out of 307 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 14 Nov 2026.