Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
159 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2651 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 51.1% 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 | 27.0% | 51.1% | 71.5% | 148 |
| Current ratio | 1.30 | 1.88 | 3.35 | 147 |
| ROE | 0.3% | 11.6% | 27.7% | 128 |
| Equity | 63,465 € | 447,187 € | €1.51m | 149 |
| Total assets | 296,302 € | €1.16m | €3.73m | 149 |
| Net result | −4,579 € | 26,849 € | 171,007 € | 148 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 3.2 | 9.1 | 26.9 | 100 |
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: Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
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 | Heraeus Electro - Nite International 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren | €905.2m | €120.3m | €770.3m | 370.9 | 2025 |
| 2 | BEP Europe 8200 Bruges | €79.8m | €60.4m | €42.4m | 148.1 | 2025 |
| 3 | Carrier Fire & Security EMEA 2160 Wommelgem | €77.6m | €11.2m | €69.3m | 68.4 | 2023 |
| 4 | Bruker Belgium 2550 Kontich | €56.3m | €44.8m | €37.9m | 102.3 | 2025 |
| 5 | Vesuvius Group 7011 Mons | €53.2m | €94.2m | €30.0m | 146.7 | 2025 |
| 6 | Electro Rent Europe 2800 Mechelen | €41.5m | €12.6m | €32.3m | 27.4 | 2025 |
| 7 | Kronos Systems 1731 Asse | €38.8m | €33.7m | €6.46m | 29.0 | 2025 |
| 8 | Tokheim Belgium 2300 Turnhout | €34.9m | €15.4m | €32.0m | 67.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Waters 2600 Antwerp | €29.9m | €54.9m | €10.5m | 64.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Magnetrol International 9240 Zele | €27.5m | €22.7m | €12.8m | 78.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Applitek 9810 Nazareth-De Pinte | €24.9m | €10.2m | €11.8m | 38.6 | 2025 |
| 12 | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (Canberra Olen) 2250 Olen | €20.7m | €18.6m | €14.5m | 41.7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Trinean 9000 Ghent | €19.9m | €12.5m | €13.3m | 28.9 | 2025 |
| 14 | Euro Heat Pipes 1400 Nivelles | €18.5m | €4.67m | 962,421 € | 89.5 | 2025 |
| 15 | Vintiv 3583 Beringen | €17.9m | €10.3m | €1.30m | 41.2 | 2025 |
| 16 | Fisher Scientific 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | €16.3m | €50.8m | €9.52m | 10.2 | 2025 |
| 17 | Elster 2910 Essen | €15.8m | €6.81m | €12.4m | 12.7 | 2025 |
| 18 | Bemac 4432 Ans | €12.2m | €18.9m | €6.83m | 110.7 | 2025 |
| 19 | Orthodyne 4432 Ans | €11.1m | €10.1m | €6.30m | 47.6 | 2025 |
| 20 | Ampacimon 4000 Liège | €11.1m | €3.64m | €8.70m | 38.9 | 2025 |
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
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← The whole Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products sector (NACE 26)
- 2611 Manufacture of electronic components172
- 2620 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment111
- 2630 Manufacture of communication equipment98
- 2640 Manufacture of consumer electronics96
- 2670 Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment54
- 2660 Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment42
- 2652 Manufacture of watches and clocks34
- 2612 Manufacture of loaded electronic boards18
Frequently asked questions
How many Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation companies are there in Belgium?
159 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2651 (Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 51.1%. The middle half of companies lies between 27.0% and 71.5% (148 companies).
What is the largest company in Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation?
By total assets, it is Heraeus Electro - Nite International (€905.2m, financial year 2025).
Where are Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Antwerp (5), Etterbeek (4), Asse (3).
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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 13 Nov 2026.