Casting of iron
39 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2451 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 54.3% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 39.9% | 54.3% | 74.2% | 38 |
| Current ratio | 1.01 | 1.96 | 3.03 | 35 |
| ROE | 0.4% | 4.2% | 12.4% | 34 |
| Equity | 190,120 € | 832,395 € | €6.46m | 38 |
| Total assets | 445,186 € | €1.50m | €8.25m | 38 |
| Net result | −2,303 € | 23,887 € | 301,932 € | 38 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 5.2 | 18.9 | 61.8 | 24 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Casting of iron
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finocas 9060 Zelzate | €578.5m | €6.88m | €576.6m | 22.3 | 2025 |
| 2 | Magotteaux International 4051 Chaudfontaine | €337.1m | €51.5m | €131.8m | 68.6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Omco International 9880 Aalter | €74.6m | €79.3m | €45.9m | 73.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | Fondatel Lecomte 5300 Andenne | €36.4m | €46.2m | €17.2m | 149.6 | 2025 |
| 5 | Consolidated Precision Products Belgium 4040 Herstal | €35.9m | €46.8m | €16.5m | 153.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | VDL Weweler-Colaert 8970 Poperinge | €18.0m | €28.1m | €11.3m | 96.6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Savimetal 4780 Sankt Vith | €17.0m | €10.2m | €14.8m | 56.3 | 2025 |
| 8 | Allard - Europe 2300 Turnhout | €13.1m | €19.5m | €8.68m | 93.9 | 2025 |
| 9 | Soregam 4051 Chaudfontaine | €11.2m | €11.0m | €7.71m | 6.8 | 2025 |
| 10 | Metal Technics 8520 Kuurne | €9.77m | — | €4.51m | 39.0 | 2025 |
| 11 | By-Cast 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €8.41m | — | €4.95m | 30.0 | 2025 |
| 12 | Société Anonyme des Anciennes Usines Victor Fontaine 7134 Binche | €8.20m | — | €7.98m | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 13 | ALU Castings Flanders 8000 Bruges | €5.63m | — | €5.62m | — | 2025 |
| 14 | Ferromatrix 8510 Kortrijk | €5.15m | — | €4.48m | — | 2025 |
| 15 | AL Claeys 8210 Zedelgem | €3.27m | — | €1.74m | 15.9 | 2024 |
| 16 | Unislot 8792 Waregem | €2.15m | €3.75m | 3,797 € | 31.3 | 2025 |
| 17 | De Sweemer Precision Casting 9900 Eeklo | €1.83m | — | 786,976 € | 18.6 | 2025 |
| 18 | Gero - Invest 9320 Aalst | €1.78m | — | 925,033 € | — | 2025 |
| 19 | Guystalux 8560 Wevelgem | €1.73m | — | 627,844 € | 4.5 | 2025 |
| 20 | Aciéries Somville 6250 Aiseau-Presles | €1.46m | — | 827,657 € | 12.4 | 2024 |
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
- 4040 Herstal2
- 4051 Chaudfontaine (Vaux-Sous-Chèvremont)2
- 8560 Wevelgem (Gullegem, Moorsele)2
- 8870 Izegem (Emelgem, Kachtem)2
- 1480 Tubize (Clabecq, Oisquercq, Saintes)1
- 2060 Antwerp1
- 2300 Turnhout1
- 2400 Mol1
- 2490 Balen1
- 2620 Hemiksem1
- 3730 Bilzen-Hoeselt (Hoeselt, Romershoven, Sint-Huibrechts-Hern, …)1
- 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham (Tessenderlo)1
Related sectors
← The whole Manufacture of basic metals sector (NACE 24)
- 2410 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys143
- 2420 Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel86
- 2442 Aluminium production44
- 2441 Precious metals production14
- 2445 Other non-ferrous metal production14
- 2434 Cold drawing of wire14
- 2454 Casting of other non-ferrous metals13
- 2443 Lead, zinc and tin production12
- 2452 Casting of steel11
- 2453 Casting of light metals10
- 2433 Cold forming or folding10
Frequently asked questions
How many Casting of iron companies are there in Belgium?
39 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2451 (Casting of iron) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Casting of iron?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 54.3%. The middle half of companies lies between 39.9% and 74.2% (38 companies).
What is the largest company in Casting of iron?
By total assets, it is Finocas (€578.5m, financial year 2025).
Where are Casting of iron companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Herstal (2), Chaudfontaine (2), Wevelgem (2).
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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 11 Nov 2026.