Coating of metals
385 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2551 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 43.9% 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 | 23.4% | 43.9% | 68.1% | 363 |
| Current ratio | 0.91 | 1.58 | 2.81 | 359 |
| ROE | 2.0% | 11.6% | 32.4% | 329 |
| Equity | 45,315 € | 230,613 € | 860,924 € | 363 |
| Total assets | 191,743 € | 668,702 € | €2.18m | 363 |
| Net result | 452 € | 22,404 € | 124,727 € | 363 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 2.6 | 7.1 | 18.1 | 224 |
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: Coating of metals
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 | Galva Power Group 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren | €99.4m | €59.7m | €40.9m | 341.4 | 2025 |
| 2 | Balak Coatings 3900 Pelt | €59.7m | €43.6m | €25.9m | 47.5 | 2025 |
| 3 | Soleras Advanced Coatings 9800 Deinze | €59.5m | €65.1m | €38.8m | — | 2025 |
| 4 | ALRO 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem | €48.1m | €75.7m | −718,990 € | 509.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | Société Européenne de Galvanisation 4400 Flémalle | €37.9m | €76.8m | €13.8m | 139.0 | 2026 |
| 6 | Globaluc 3630 Maasmechelen | €28.2m | €1.14m | €20.1m | 2.5 | 2025 |
| 7 | Alural Belgium 2830 Willebroek | €27.3m | €19.0m | €11.1m | 136.7 | 2025 |
| 8 | ERAP 2570 Duffel | €24.9m | €26.2m | €8.24m | 63.1 | 2025 |
| 9 | Europickling 9940 Evergem | €22.1m | €4.09m | €19.6m | 20.5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Alural Lummen 3560 Lummen | €21.9m | €27.3m | €2.90m | 195.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Lampre Benelux 4000 Liège | €21.3m | €26.8m | €11.4m | 28.1 | 2025 |
| 12 | Bodycote HOT Isostatic Pressing 9100 Sint-Niklaas | €21.0m | — | €13.7m | 25.9 | 2024 |
| 13 | Tilkin Powder Coatings 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon | €16.6m | — | 271,028 € | 19.2 | 2025 |
| 14 | COIL 1000 Brussels | €16.5m | €19.1m | €8.07m | 49.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | WCA-Alro 3600 Genk | €16.0m | €19.7m | €8.45m | 159.5 | 2025 |
| 16 | Lootens Belgie 9031 Ghent | €14.9m | — | €7.14m | 74.7 | 2025 |
| 17 | PolyVision 3600 Genk | €14.8m | €30.5m | €7.67m | 94.5 | 2025 |
| 18 | Ateliers Belgium Coatings 4460 Grâce-Hollogne | €12.9m | €5.90m | €1.18m | 58.0 | 2025 |
| 19 | Tata Steel Belgium Packaging Steels 2570 Duffel | €12.7m | €11.5m | €11.2m | 40.0 | 2026 |
| 20 | Coatinc Ninove 9400 Ninove | €12.4m | €20.2m | €7.30m | 96.2 | 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
- 3560 Lummen (Linkhout, Meldert)8
- 9160 Lokeren (Daknam, Eksaarde)8
- 3600 Genk7
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)7
- 3900 Pelt (Overpelt)6
- 3920 Lommel5
- 2830 Willebroek (Blaasveld, Heindonk, Tisselt)4
- 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren (Helchteren, Houthalen)4
- 3545 Halen (Loksbergen, Zelem)4
- 3550 Heusden-Zolder (Heusden, Zolder)4
- 4000 Liège (Glain, Rocourt)4
- 8600 Diksmuide (Beerst, Driekapellen, Esen, …)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
- 2540 Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy471
- 2599 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.298
- 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 Coating of metals companies are there in Belgium?
385 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2551 (Coating of metals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Coating of metals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 43.9%. The middle half of companies lies between 23.4% and 68.1% (363 companies).
What is the largest company in Coating of metals?
By total assets, it is Galva Power Group (€99.4m, financial year 2025).
Where are Coating of metals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Lummen (8), Lokeren (8), Genk (7).
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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.