Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.: the largest employers in Flemish Brabant
As of 14 Nov 2026, 90 companies in Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (NACE 28) in Flemish Brabant report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 1,495.2 FTE, out of 2,132.1 for all of them; median headcount is 6.2 FTE. Schindler leads with 453.1 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. · Flemish Brabant
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 | Schindler 1620 Drogenbos | €142.0m | €92.2m | €37.5m | 453.1 | 2025 |
| 2 | GEA Process Engineering 1500 Halle | €193.0m | €86.2m | €11.0m | 239.9 | 2025 |
| 3 | OTIS 1702 Dilbeek | €122.3m | €57.7m | €19.1m | 239.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | TOMRA Food (Belgium) 3001 Leuven | €143.0m | €159.5m | €8.86m | 181.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | Maxon International 1800 Vilvoorde | €48.4m | €22.6m | €36.6m | 91.0 | 2025 |
| 6 | Mayekawa Europe 1930 Zaventem | €102.0m | €107.2m | €76.1m | 85.9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Phoenix Contact 1930 Zaventem | €16.8m | €45.3m | €9.84m | 59.6 | 2025 |
| 8 | Frigomil 1861 Meise | €8.56m | €20.2m | €2.52m | 55.2 | 2025 |
| 9 | B.G.S. 3320 Hoegaarden | €3.62m | €6.89m | €1.14m | 45.4 | 2025 |
| 10 | De Kobra 1745 Opwijk | €4.65m | — | €1.06m | 45.0 | 2025 |
| 11 | Virya Energy 1500 Halle | €908.0m | €9.95m | €781.1m | 42.5 | 2025 |
| 12 | Flowserve SIHI ( Belgium ) 1702 Dilbeek | €10.6m | €19.4m | €5.60m | 32.4 | 2025 |
| 13 | Alfagomma Benelux 1730 Asse | €10.5m | €19.4m | 952,102 € | 31.6 | 2025 |
| 14 | Saint-Gobain PAM Belgium 3400 Landen | €19.4m | €51.7m | €10.7m | 30.3 | 2025 |
| 15 | Unata 3200 Aarschot | €3.46m | — | 847,462 € | 28.6 | 2025 |
| 16 | MGH 2002 1830 Machelen (Brab.) | €8.04m | — | €2.70m | 28.6 | 2025 |
| 17 | Calvet 1731 Asse | €16.8m | €44.3m | €5.15m | 26.5 | 2025 |
| 18 | Polycool 1860 Meise | €3.64m | — | €2.83m | 24.8 | 2025 |
| 19 | Vuurvast 3271 Scherpenheuvel-Zichem | €7.43m | — | €4.22m | 24.3 | 2025 |
| 20 | Legendre Conveyors 1740 Ternat | €5.47m | €8.41m | €1.60m | 19.1 | 2025 |
| 21 | The Hudson - Sharp Machine Company 1731 Asse | €3.33m | — | €2.45m | 18.1 | 2025 |
| 22 | Indurope 1730 Asse | €1.10m | — | 572,831 € | 16.8 | 2025 |
| 23 | Expro 1701 Dilbeek | €3.17m | — | €1.73m | 14.8 | 2025 |
| 24 | Aquasystems International 1500 Halle | €10.9m | — | €9.13m | 12.9 | 2025 |
| 25 | Motix 3001 Leuven | €1.90m | — | 609,965 € | 12.8 | 2025 |
| 26 | Industrial Lifting 1600 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw | €4.33m | — | €2.64m | 12.6 | 2025 |
| 27 | Alfons Thomas 1785 Merchtem | €3.72m | — | €1.39m | 12.3 | 2025 |
| 28 | Berton Koeltechniek 3110 Rotselaar | €1.87m | — | €1.51m | 12.3 | 2025 |
| 29 | Jokri 1910 Kampenhout | €1.22m | — | 526,664 € | 12.2 | 2025 |
| 30 | M.C.M. Sealing 1785 Merchtem | €2.16m | €4.60m | €1.98m | 10.3 | 2025 |
| 31 | Merck Chemicals NV/SA 1560 Hoeilaart | €71.6m | €2.15m | €71.1m | 9.6 | 2025 |
| 32 | Mench Industry 1830 Machelen (Brab.) | €3.60m | — | €1.23m | 9.4 | 2025 |
| 33 | Sauter Controls 1731 Asse | €1.73m | €3.47m | 859,635 € | 9.2 | 2025 |
| 34 | Müpro Belgium 3200 Aarschot | €1.09m | €3.55m | 379,676 € | 9.0 | 2025 |
| 35 | SPOO 3150 Haacht | €3.51m | — | 136,611 € | 8.6 | 2025 |
| 36 | Hydroko 1880 Kapelle-op-den-Bos | €9.85m | €12.4m | €5.64m | 8.0 | 2025 |
| 37 | Guldager 1500 Halle | €1.09m | — | 532,705 € | 7.9 | 2025 |
| 38 | Mema Machinery & Tools 1840 Londerzeel | €2.54m | — | €1.14m | 7.9 | 2025 |
| 39 | Labelmate 1651 Beersel | €2.11m | — | €1.70m | 7.6 | 2025 |
| 40 | Solhyd 3360 Bierbeek | €3.61m | — | €3.39m | 7.5 | 2025 |
| 41 | Heliovision 3210 Lubbeek | €1.29m | — | 252,397 € | 7.2 | 2025 |
| 42 | Sodemal 1930 Zaventem | €2.71m | — | €1.87m | 7.0 | 2026 |
| 43 | Lancer Europe 1930 Zaventem | €20.7m | €27.3m | €13.3m | 7.0 | 2024 |
| 44 | Habasit Belgium 1930 Zaventem | €2.24m | — | €1.66m | 6.9 | 2025 |
| 45 | Tallpack International 1840 Londerzeel | 699,140 € | — | 523,643 € | 6.5 | 2025 |
| 46 | Liften de Weghe 1701 Dilbeek | 788,382 € | — | 424,502 € | 5.9 | 2025 |
| 47 | V.D.M. Systems 1741 Ternat | 847,022 € | — | 420,498 € | 5.2 | 2025 |
| 48 | BGS Fire Systems 3320 Hoegaarden | €1.08m | €1.96m | 209,808 € | 5.2 | 2025 |
| 49 | Flexlink Systems 3001 Leuven | €1.22m | — | 244,954 € | 4.9 | 2025 |
| 50 | Caldic Techniek Belgium 1932 Zaventem | 899,220 € | — | 638,348 € | 4.8 | 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.
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. across Belgium → All sectors · Flemish Brabant →
Other sectors · Flemish Brabant
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities186
- 10 Manufacture of food products245
- 11 Manufacture of beverages30
- 13 Manufacture of textiles16
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials40
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products24
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media63
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products29
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products42
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products45
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals11
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment158
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products50
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment31
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers16
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment10
- 31 Manufacture of furniture59
- 32 Other manufacturing64
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment73
- 37 Sewerage12
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities34
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings578
- 42 Civil engineering84
- 43 Specialised construction activities1,405
- 46 Wholesale trade1,557
- 47 Retail trade1,707
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines531
- 51 Air transport11
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation112
- 53 Postal and courier activities33
- 55 Accommodation75
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,274
- 58 Publishing activities40
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities62
- 61 Telecommunication32
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities590
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities37
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding229
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities292
- 68 Real estate activities439
- 69 Legal and accounting activities479
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy543
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis264
- 72 Scientific research and development38
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations177
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities51
- 75 Veterinary activities56
- 77 Rental and leasing activities63
- 78 Employment activities49
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities41
- 80 Investigation and security activities22
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities286
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities146
- 85 Education106
- 86 Human health activities483
- 87 Residential care activities91
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation133
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities47
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities14
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities110
- 94 Activities of membership organisations64
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles152
- 96 Personal service activities282
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Flemish Brabant
- 1930 Zaventem (Nossegem)9
- 1500 Halle7
- 1840 Londerzeel (Malderen, Steenhuffel)7
- 3001 Leuven (Heverlee)7
- 1731 Asse (Relegem, Zellik)6
- 1702 Dilbeek (Groot-Bijgaarden)4
- 1740 Ternat4
- 1785 Merchtem (Brussegem, Hamme)4
- 1800 Vilvoorde (Peutie)4
- 1910 Kampenhout (Berg, Buken, Nederokkerzeel)4
- 3000 Leuven4
- 3110 Rotselaar4
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. in Flemish Brabant?
Among companies, Schindler, with 453.1 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. 90 out of 151 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 14 Nov 2026.