Publishing activities: the largest employers in Antwerp province
As of 12 Nov 2026, 71 companies in Publishing activities (NACE 58) in Antwerp province report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 1,807.6 FTE, out of 2,079.9 for all of them; median headcount is 4.9 FTE. Mediahuis leads with 776.8 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Publishing activities · 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 | Mediahuis 2050 Antwerp | €1.34bn | €297.7m | €657.7m | 776.8 | 2025 |
| 2 | Wolters Kluwer Belgium 2800 Mechelen | €153.6m | €169.8m | €27.7m | 545.6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Uitgeverij van in 2160 Wommelgem | €30.9m | €60.2m | €13.0m | 167.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | Pelckmans Uitgevers 2920 Kalmthout | €22.1m | €42.0m | €9.97m | 93.5 | 2025 |
| 5 | Standaard Uitgeverij 2060 Antwerp | €19.0m | €32.5m | €6.20m | 48.4 | 2025 |
| 6 | Intermediagroep Adrem 2300 Turnhout | €2.49m | — | 218,666 € | 47.6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Zuidnederlandse Uitgeverij 2630 Aartselaar | €59.5m | €14.8m | €51.4m | 44.9 | 2025 |
| 8 | Brepols Publishers 2300 Turnhout | €7.61m | €10.1m | €1.95m | 38.7 | 2026 |
| 9 | Tilroy 2630 Aartselaar | €3.09m | €6.35m | €2.31m | 23.4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Uitgeverij Zwijsen België 2060 Antwerp | €2.40m | — | 308,580 € | 21.7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Keesing Belgium 2600 Antwerp | €14.8m | €11.8m | €1.82m | 13.1 | 2025 |
| 12 | Copyright Agent Benelux 2060 Antwerp | 982,798 € | — | 597,748 € | 13.1 | 2025 |
| 13 | European Resuscitation Council 2845 Niel | €4.77m | — | €2.98m | 12.4 | 2025 |
| 14 | Veen Bosch & Keuning Uitgevers Belgie 2000 Antwerp | €1.86m | — | €1.33m | 10.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | Monin 2650 Edegem | €2.36m | €4.32m | €1.60m | 10.0 | 2025 |
| 16 | Wolters Kluwer TAA Europe 2800 Mechelen | €2.67m | — | 833,454 € | 9.4 | 2025 |
| 17 | EPO 2600 Antwerp | 816,135 € | — | −331,449 € | 9.0 | 2025 |
| 18 | Elma Media 2800 Mechelen | 835,549 € | — | 198,388 € | 8.9 | 2025 |
| 19 | Nieuwe Media Groep 2845 Niel | 790,447 € | €2.23m | −222,516 € | 8.8 | 2025 |
| 20 | EOS Wetenschap 2000 Antwerp | 922,509 € | — | −63,438 € | 8.8 | 2025 |
| 21 | RouteYou 2050 Antwerp | €1.52m | — | 652,928 € | 8.7 | 2025 |
| 22 | Elev8IT 2440 Geel | 408,631 € | — | 145,919 € | 8.3 | 2025 |
| 23 | Gicom 2550 Kontich | €1.93m | — | 460,509 € | 8.2 | 2025 |
| 24 | Clickworks 2600 Antwerp | €1.55m | — | 797,757 € | 7.9 | 2026 |
| 25 | Aardig Advies 2060 Antwerp | 835,290 € | — | −315,917 € | 7.7 | 2025 |
| 26 | Hannibal Books 2060 Antwerp | €3.23m | €4.46m | 82,986 € | 7.5 | 2025 |
| 27 | ProMedia BE 2000 Antwerp | €1.53m | €1.51m | 117,660 € | 7.4 | 2025 |
| 28 | Fusionit 2000 Antwerp | €1.98m | — | 584,025 € | 7.1 | 2025 |
| 29 | Adeona 2600 Antwerp | €1.07m | — | 82,567 € | 7.0 | 2025 |
| 30 | Knopspublishing 2200 Herentals | 472,073 € | — | 109,173 € | 6.2 | 2025 |
| 31 | RACS 2840 Rumst | 832,063 € | — | 259,159 € | 6.0 | 2025 |
| 32 | UITGEVERIJ BAETé 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands | 400,335 € | — | 255,483 € | 5.4 | 2025 |
| 33 | Salesdrive 2140 Antwerp | €1.75m | — | 291,270 € | 5.4 | 2025 |
| 34 | Kinamo 2000 Antwerp | €1.52m | — | €1.30m | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 35 | Oretikon 2000 Antwerp | 394,172 € | — | 45,078 € | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 36 | Overamstel Uitgevers Belgie 2000 Antwerp | 657,737 € | — | −132,967 € | 4.9 | 2024 |
| 37 | Wees Wegwijs 2200 Herentals | €1.85m | — | 964,750 € | 4.9 | 2025 |
| 38 | Procurios 2800 Mechelen | 213,339 € | — | 120,086 € | 4.9 | 2025 |
| 39 | Pardoes 2800 Mechelen | €1.24m | — | −619,082 € | 4.4 | 2025 |
| 40 | Pythagoras 2300 Turnhout | €1.16m | — | 766,411 € | 4.1 | 2025 |
| 41 | Uitgeverij de Heuvel 2370 Arendonk | 125,152 € | — | −14,749 € | 3.6 | 2025 |
| 42 | Briganti 2900 Schoten | €1.01m | — | −154,267 € | 3.5 | 2025 |
| 43 | Rondom Media 2050 Antwerp | 35,985 € | 178,025 € | −€2.12m | 3.3 | 2025 |
| 44 | De Werktitel 2140 Antwerp | 702,439 € | — | 63,604 € | 3.2 | 2025 |
| 45 | Maklu Uitgevers 2018 Antwerp | €2.02m | — | 744,311 € | 2.4 | 2025 |
| 46 | at home publishers 2000 Antwerp | 185,635 € | — | 39,132 € | 2.1 | 2025 |
| 47 | Editor International 2910 Essen | 816,681 € | — | 544,535 € | 2.0 | 2025 |
| 48 | Garant - Uitgevers 2018 Antwerp | €1.00m | — | 406,797 € | 2.0 | 2025 |
| 49 | Webregion 2240 Zandhoven | 186,096 € | — | 34,460 € | 2.0 | 2023 |
| 50 | Luster 2610 Antwerp | €1.20m | — | 190,649 € | 1.9 | 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 products42
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media133
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products116
- 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
- 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 buildings914
- 42 Civil engineering250
- 43 Specialised construction activities2,766
- 46 Wholesale trade3,358
- 47 Retail trade3,468
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines804
- 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
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities118
- 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 activities946
- 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 activities872
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Publishing activities in Antwerp province?
Among companies, Mediahuis, with 776.8 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. 71 out of 250 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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Open the full file →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 12 Nov 2026.