Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy
471 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2540 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 45.3% 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 | 17.9% | 45.3% | 69.5% | 419 |
| Current ratio | 0.88 | 1.47 | 2.87 | 415 |
| ROE | 2.0% | 11.8% | 26.8% | 371 |
| Equity | 29,677 € | 155,271 € | 547,868 € | 424 |
| Total assets | 135,912 € | 420,668 € | €1.46m | 422 |
| Net result | −758 € | 15,490 € | 68,977 € | 421 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.2 | 3.3 | 11.8 | 227 |
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: Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy
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 | Vergalle 9700 Oudenaarde | €146.3m | €181.7m | €77.2m | 16.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | Safran Blades 4570 Marchin | €68.6m | €5.96m | €44.3m | 50.8 | 2025 |
| 3 | Roba Metal Processing 3600 Genk | €58.2m | €23.9m | €12.7m | 112.1 | 2025 |
| 4 | LayerWise 3001 Leuven | €46.7m | €27.3m | −€27.6m | 170.4 | 2025 |
| 5 | Betafence Belgium 8550 Zwevegem | €43.4m | €80.4m | €9.49m | 91.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Marchand de Fer Delrue 7712 Mouscron | €39.9m | €94.2m | €29.9m | 48.0 | 2025 |
| 7 | Penne 9300 Aalst | €37.7m | €41.5m | €7.98m | 99.8 | 2025 |
| 8 | Fike Europe 2200 Herentals | €31.4m | €49.6m | €24.0m | 114.9 | 2024 |
| 9 | Decomecc 3600 Genk | €23.7m | €18.4m | €14.4m | 43.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Culobel 9308 Aalst | €17.9m | €19.2m | €11.5m | 63.2 | 2025 |
| 11 | Vermeir Lansen Montage 9280 Lebbeke | €14.8m | €17.3m | €11.3m | 53.3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Devos Plaatbewerkingen 8750 Wingene | €14.1m | €17.8m | €10.9m | 63.7 | 2026 |
| 13 | ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Belgium 6220 Fleurus | €14.1m | €24.6m | −€10.3m | 60.3 | 2025 |
| 14 | BEVO 3960 Bree | €13.0m | €11.0m | €8.53m | 39.2 | 2025 |
| 15 | Lasere 5020 Namur | €12.9m | €5.69m | €5.16m | 23.2 | 2025 |
| 16 | Smart Metal Works 9940 Evergem | €11.7m | €18.5m | €4.10m | 74.1 | 2025 |
| 17 | Metal Deploye Belge 4000 Liège | €11.4m | €12.8m | €8.76m | 27.7 | 2025 |
| 18 | Imda 2900 Schoten | €10.7m | €23.9m | €1.54m | 70.5 | 2025 |
| 19 | Laeremans Geert 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €10.3m | — | €2.76m | 28.5 | 2025 |
| 20 | Frangema Staal 2440 Geel | €9.36m | €16.5m | €2.48m | 24.7 | 2025 |
“—”: 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
- 3900 Pelt (Overpelt)9
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)6
- 2200 Herentals (Morkhoven, Noorderwijk)5
- 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg (Hallaar)5
- 3600 Genk5
- 8870 Izegem (Emelgem, Kachtem)5
- 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean4
- 2440 Geel4
- 3550 Heusden-Zolder (Heusden, Zolder)4
- 3960 Bree (Beek, Gerdingen, Opitter, …)4
- 4780 Sankt Vith (Recht, Saint-Vith)4
- 9940 Evergem (Ertvelde, Kluizen, Sleidinge)4
Related sectors
- 2511 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures2,496
- 2553 Machining of metals1,395
- 2512 Manufacture of doors and windows of metal559
- 2551 Coating of metals385
- 2599 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.297
- 2521 Manufacture of central heating radiators, steam generators and boilers226
- 2562 Manufacture of locks and hinges106
- 2563 Manufacture of tools84
- 2522 Manufacture of other tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal71
- 2593 Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs37
- 2530 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition20
- 2594 Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products10
Frequently asked questions
How many Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy companies are there in Belgium?
471 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2540 (Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 45.3%. The middle half of companies lies between 17.9% and 69.5% (419 companies).
What is the largest company in Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy?
By total assets, it is Vergalle (€146.3m, financial year 2025).
Where are Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Pelt (9), Roeselare (6), Herentals (5).
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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.