Manufacture of basic metals: the largest employers in Limburg (Belgium)
As of 14 Nov 2026, 31 companies in Manufacture of basic metals (NACE 24) in Limburg (Belgium) report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2024 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 2,995.6 FTE, out of 3,211.7 for all of them; median headcount is 14.3 FTE. Aperam Stainless Belgium leads with 2,081.9 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 31 · Manufacture of basic metals · Limburg
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 | Aperam Stainless Belgium 3600 Genk | €2.13bn | €2.78bn | €527.3m | 2,081.9 | 2025 |
| 2 | Protec 3900 Pelt | €48.9m | €89.2m | €35.7m | 309.6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Atelier Janssen Kaulille 3950 Bocholt | €25.5m | €46.3m | €6.85m | 189.5 | 2025 |
| 4 | E - Max Aluminium Profielen 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem | €57.9m | €100.0m | €28.0m | 124.0 | 2025 |
| 5 | Rezinal 3550 Heusden-Zolder | €51.5m | €80.7m | €28.5m | 61.0 | 2025 |
| 6 | Coatinc Lenssen 3600 Genk | €4.18m | — | €2.80m | 60.9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Scrap Metal Services Belgium 3600 Genk | €7.13m | €8.03m | €1.95m | 52.4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Alcomel 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €6.93m | — | €1.94m | 45.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | B.R.T. 3630 Maasmechelen | €24.0m | €32.3m | €21.1m | 40.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | By-Cast 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €8.41m | — | €4.95m | 30.0 | 2025 |
| 11 | Bomet Europe 3920 Lommel | €12.0m | €19.1m | €5.06m | 28.1 | 2025 |
| 12 | De Kievelden 3950 Bocholt | €1.02m | — | 301,665 € | 27.3 | 2025 |
| 13 | Straalco Klein 3900 Pelt | €2.25m | — | €1.44m | 23.1 | 2025 |
| 14 | Hengelhoef Concrete Joints 3600 Genk | €9.72m | €13.9m | €2.72m | 20.0 | 2026 |
| 15 | Mavaro 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €4.85m | — | 972,132 € | 17.3 | 2025 |
| 16 | Sanpa - Industries 3680 Maaseik | €3.85m | — | €2.39m | 14.3 | 2025 |
| 17 | Rhenus Automotive Assembly 3600 Genk | €10.5m | €36.7m | €6.70m | 13.7 | 2025 |
| 18 | Fitters 3500 Hasselt | €1.16m | — | 225,220 € | 13.3 | 2025 |
| 19 | Hassal 3511 Hasselt | €2.64m | — | 914,283 € | 13.2 | 2025 |
| 20 | M.T.B. 3920 Lommel | €2.25m | — | €2.01m | 10.1 | 2025 |
| 21 | Maex Precision - Production 3520 Zonhoven | €3.94m | — | €1.47m | 7.1 | 2025 |
| 22 | Meever Infra Services 3620 Lanaken | 686,219 € | — | −€1.11m | 5.9 | 2025 |
| 23 | Freeswerken Ronny Theuws 3920 Lommel | 881,480 € | — | 180,857 € | 4.7 | 2025 |
| 24 | Okay Lastechnieken 3600 Genk | 646,280 € | — | 193,407 € | 4.6 | 2025 |
| 25 | ESMA 3630 Maasmechelen | €1.31m | — | €1.13m | 3.6 | 2025 |
| 26 | Aero Europe 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem | €2.80m | — | 71,256 € | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 27 | Herco 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren | 549,586 € | — | 68,633 € | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 28 | Medallux 3670 Oudsbergen | 454,301 € | — | 347,681 € | 1.1 | 2025 |
| 29 | Limalco 3680 Maaseik | €1.51m | — | 580,639 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 30 | Jans MainTech 3520 Zonhoven | 422,845 € | — | 148,658 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 31 | Tincentrale ST-Lambert 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon | 258,790 € | — | 235,277 € | 0.7 | 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 basic metals across Belgium → All sectors · Limburg →
Other sectors · Limburg
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities350
- 02 Forestry and logging13
- 08 Other mining and quarrying14
- 10 Manufacture of food products220
- 11 Manufacture of beverages19
- 13 Manufacture of textiles33
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel13
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials83
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products10
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media51
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products50
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations11
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products71
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products111
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment424
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products28
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment40
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.74
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers43
- 31 Manufacture of furniture81
- 32 Other manufacturing41
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment85
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply15
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities71
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings409
- 42 Civil engineering149
- 43 Specialised construction activities1,615
- 46 Wholesale trade1,136
- 47 Retail trade1,580
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines345
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation65
- 53 Postal and courier activities30
- 55 Accommodation132
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,062
- 58 Publishing activities19
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities15
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities318
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities33
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding329
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities253
- 68 Real estate activities318
- 69 Legal and accounting activities362
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy252
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis201
- 72 Scientific research and development17
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations87
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities36
- 75 Veterinary activities65
- 77 Rental and leasing activities71
- 78 Employment activities50
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities25
- 80 Investigation and security activities11
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities207
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities84
- 85 Education58
- 86 Human health activities487
- 87 Residential care activities49
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation90
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities17
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities126
- 94 Activities of membership organisations24
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles146
- 96 Personal service activities220
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Limburg
- 3600 Genk8
- 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham (Tessenderlo)4
- 3920 Lommel3
- 3500 Hasselt (Sint-Lambrechts-Herk)2
- 3520 Zonhoven2
- 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren (Helchteren, Houthalen)2
- 3550 Heusden-Zolder (Heusden, Zolder)2
- 3620 Lanaken (Gellik, Neerharen, Veldwezelt)2
- 3630 Maasmechelen (Eisden, Leut, Mechelen-Aan-De-Maas, …)2
- 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem (Dilsen, Elen, Lanklaar, …)2
- 3680 Maaseik (Neeroeteren, Opoeteren)2
- 3900 Pelt (Overpelt)2
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Manufacture of basic metals in Limburg (Belgium)?
Among companies, Aperam Stainless Belgium, with 2,081.9 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. 31 out of 44 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.