Machining of metals
1,395 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2553 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 48.3% 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 | 24.4% | 48.3% | 71.1% | 1,253 |
| Current ratio | 1.01 | 1.66 | 3.09 | 1,239 |
| ROE | 1.8% | 12.6% | 27.5% | 1,177 |
| Equity | 55,876 € | 202,496 € | 653,945 € | 1,260 |
| Total assets | 163,250 € | 541,340 € | €1.59m | 1,257 |
| Net result | 838 € | 19,070 € | 78,588 € | 1,260 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 2.0 | 5.0 | 12.2 | 684 |
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: Machining 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 | Renson 8790 Waregem | €260.0m | €139.4m | €225.3m | 572.9 | 2025 |
| 2 | Van Heyghen - Staal 9940 Evergem | €118.2m | €72.9m | €101.3m | 47.7 | 2025 |
| 3 | D. Cloostermans-Huwaert 9220 Hamme (Vl.) | €54.5m | €67.0m | €39.9m | 176.6 | 2025 |
| 4 | OPCO 9100 Sint-Niklaas | €52.3m | — | €39.7m | 4.2 | 2025 |
| 5 | A.M.B. 7000 Mons | €36.8m | €7.31m | €27.3m | 36.9 | 2025 |
| 6 | Borit 2440 Geel | €25.6m | €3.35m | €20.0m | 17.7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Komec 2610 Antwerp | €23.2m | €24.7m | €16.8m | 42.2 | 2025 |
| 8 | Dcoup Laser 5620 Florennes | €20.7m | — | €4.33m | 41.6 | 2025 |
| 9 | Karl HUGO 4770 Amel | €20.4m | €19.3m | €16.0m | 49.5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Fomeco 8550 Zwevegem | €20.1m | €41.0m | €8.90m | 193.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Shur-Lok International 4800 Verviers | €19.0m | €26.4m | €8.58m | 96.0 | 2025 |
| 12 | Capaul 4700 Eupen | €18.2m | €18.1m | €9.81m | 94.9 | 2025 |
| 13 | Lieven Devos 8750 Wingene | €18.2m | €11.5m | €17.2m | 39.7 | 2025 |
| 14 | Shapes Metalworks 8520 Kuurne | €17.0m | €20.2m | €7.55m | 102.6 | 2025 |
| 15 | Jonckheere Subcontracting 8800 Roeselare | €15.8m | €29.2m | €8.96m | 104.1 | 2025 |
| 16 | Dedecker Precision Mechanics 7700 Mouscron | €15.5m | €13.0m | €3.80m | 79.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | Les Nouveaux Ateliers de la Meuse 4000 Liège | €14.4m | €4.24m | 945,202 € | 43.9 | 2025 |
| 18 | TKM Industries 4020 Liège | €14.3m | €13.3m | €3.44m | 56.0 | 2025 |
| 19 | Gearcraft - Vanhoutte 8790 Waregem | €14.1m | — | €11.7m | 12.9 | 2025 |
| 20 | Interparts 9940 Evergem | €13.7m | €29.8m | €2.04m | 15.1 | 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
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)18
- 2960 Brecht (Sint-Job-In-'t-Goor, Sint-Lenaarts)15
- 3920 Lommel14
- 4040 Herstal14
- 8600 Diksmuide (Beerst, Driekapellen, Esen, …)14
- 3600 Genk13
- 8750 Wingene (Zwevezele)13
- 9940 Evergem (Ertvelde, Kluizen, Sleidinge)13
- 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg (Hallaar)10
- 3550 Heusden-Zolder (Heusden, Zolder)10
- 8900 Ypres (Brielen, Dikkebus, Sint-Jan)10
- 9160 Lokeren (Daknam, Eksaarde)10
Related sectors
- 2511 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures2,496
- 2512 Manufacture of doors and windows of metal559
- 2540 Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy471
- 2551 Coating of metals385
- 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 Machining of metals companies are there in Belgium?
1,395 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2553 (Machining of metals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Machining of metals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 48.3%. The middle half of companies lies between 24.4% and 71.1% (1,253 companies).
What is the largest company in Machining of metals?
By total assets, it is Renson (€260.0m, financial year 2025).
Where are Machining of metals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Roeselare (18), Brecht (15), Lommel (14).
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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.