Belgian Economic Mission 2 - 9 June 2013 United States of America Los Angeles, San Francisco / Silicon Valley

participants brochure This publication is also available on the websites of the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency: www.abh-ace.be and www.belgianeconomicmission.be Belgian Economic Mission to The United States of America

2 - 9 June 2013

Organised by the regional institutions for Foreign Trade (Brussels Invest & Export, Flanders Investment & Trade - FIT, the Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency - AWEX), FPS Foreign Affairs and the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency.

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BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSIONS 2013 Calendar THAILAND March 16 - 22 UNITED STATES: 2013-2014 June 2 - 9 Los Angeles, San Francisco/Silicon Valley

ANGOLA & SOUTH AFRICA October 19 - 27

INDIA November 23 - 29

2014 (still to be officially approved)

SAUDI ARABIA & OMAN 14-21 March

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15-20 June

COLOMBIA & PERU 19-25 October

INDONESIA 22-28 November

(The dates are subject to change) HRH PRINCE PHILIPPE OF BELGIUM Belgian Economic Mission 7

HRH Prince Philippe was born in 1960, the In 1993, Prince Philippe succeeded his father first child of HM King Albert II and HM Queen as Honorary Chairman of the Foreign Trade Paola. He is first in the line of succession to Agency. In this capacity, Prince Philippe has the throne of Belgium, and as such, he bears headed more than eighty important economic the title of Duke of Brabant. On the 4th of De- missions, the most recent ones being to the cember 1999, Prince Philippe married Miss People’s Republic of China and Chile (2011), Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz. They have four Vietnam, Japan, Turkey, Australia and New children, Princess Elisabeth (2001), Prince Zealand (2012) and Thailand (2013). Gabriel (2003), Prince Emmanuel (2005) and Princess Eléonore (2008). Prince Philippe is Honorary Chairman of the Belgian Federal Council for Sustainable De- Prince Philippe graduated at the Royal Military velopment, of the Belgian Investment Com- Academy in Brussels in 1981. He subsequent- pany for Developing Countries, of the Euro- ly qualified as fighter pilot and as a paratroop- pean Chapter of the Club of Rome, and of the er and commando officer. His military career International Polar Foundation. further led him to his current rank of Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral in the Armed Forc- es. He is a qualified helicopter pilot.

Prince Philippe completed his academic training at Trinity College, University of Ox- ford (UK) and at the Graduate School of Stanford University (USA) where he received a Master of Arts Degree in political science in 1985. The Prince holds an Honorary Doctor- ate from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. HE DIDIER REYNDERS 8 UNITED STATES

Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Trade and European Affairs Belgian Economic Mission 9

Born in Liège on August 6th, 1958 Academical functions Chairman of the Mouvement Réformateur Married – 4 children (2004 - 2011) Lecturer at the Hautes Ecoles commer- ciales of Liège Government positions Staff member of the Public Law Depart- Professional activities Minister of Finance (1999 - 2011) ment at the University of Liège Lawyer (1981 - 1985) Chairman of the Eurogroup (January - Guest lecturer at the Université Director General of the Local Authorities December 2001) catholique de Louvain (Louvain business school (UCL)) Department of the Ministry of the Walloon President of the Ecofin (July - December Region (1985 - 1988) 2001 / July 2010 - December 2010) Chairman of the National Railway Minister in charge of the Belgian Political activities Company of Belgium (1986-1991) Buildings Agency (2003 - 2011) Chief of staff of the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the National Society of Deputy Prime Minister since 18 July Minister of Justice and Institutional Airways (1991-1993) 2004 Reforms, Mr Jean Gol (1987 - 1988)

Minister of Institutional Reforms (2004 - Member of the Liège Town Council since 2011) October 1988

Minister in charge of the National Lottery, Leader of the MR Group of the Liège the Federal Holding and Investment Town Council since 1995 Company (FHIC) and the insurance Deputy Chairman of the MR (1992 - 2004) companies (2007 - 2011) Member of Parliament since 1992 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs since 6 December Chairman of the PRL-FDF Group (1995 - 2011 1999) HE PIETER DE CREM 10 UNITED STATES

Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Defense Belgian Economic Mission 11

Born on 22 July 1962 in Aalter 1992-1993: Since 21 December 2007: Married to Caroline Bergez and father of Attaché at the private office of Minister of minister of Defense Constantijn, Alicia and Victoria Defense Leo Delcroix Since 5 March 2013: 1993-1994: Deputy Prime Minister EDUCATION adviser in “De fabrieken van de Gebroeders De Beukelaar” Commander in the Order of Leopold Master of Romanic Philology at KU Leuven – Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Since 1995: (Dutch-speaking Catholic University of mayor of Aalter, re-elected in 2000, 2006 Language proficiency Leuven) and 2012 Pieter De Crem is Dutch native speaker. He Master of European and international Law 1995: speaks and writes fluently in French, English, at VUB –Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Dutch- cvp Member of Parliament of the German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. speaking Free University of Brussels) constituency for Ghent-Eeklo, re-elected in He also has a basic knowledge of Russian. 1999

Since 2003: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE cd&V Member of Parliament of the 1987-1989: constituency for Oost-Vlaanderen (East – assistant in Roularta Media Group Flanders), re-elected in 2007

1989-1995: 31 May 2003 - 21 December 2007: chairman of the youth CVP (Christelijke chairman of CD&V parliamentary party at Volkspartij – Christian People’s Party the House of Representatives Section Ghent–Eeklo 10 June 2007 - 21 December 2007: 1989-1992: Chairman of the Commission for the Attaché at the private office of Prime Interior at the House of Representatives Minister Wilfried Martens HE KRIS PEETERS 12 UNITED STATES

Minister-President and Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy, Government of Flanders (Belgium) Belgian Economic Mission 13

th Born on May 18 , 1962 1994-1999: 2009-Present: Married secretary General, UNIZO, Brussels minister-President, Government of Flanders (Belgium) 1999-2004: EDUCATION managing Director, UNIZO (Organization of Self-Employed and SMEs) HONORARY TITLES B.A. in Philosophy, University of Antwerp, Antwerp 2005: POLITICAL CAREER h onorary President, FBS (Flanders M.A. in Law, University of Antwerp, Antwerp Business School) 2004-2007: Special degree in Accountancy and Tax m inister for Public Works, Energy, 2005: Law, Vlerick School of Management, Ghent Environment and Nature, Government of h onorary Secretary-General, FVIB (Federation Flanders (Belgium) of Self-Employed Professionals) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007-2009: 2005: 1986-1988: m inister for Institutional Reform, honorary Managing Director, UNIZO lawyer, Storme, Leroy, Van Parys and Administrative Affairs, Foreign Policy, 2008: Doolaege, Ghent Media, Tourism, Ports, Agriculture, Sea honorary Degree, Moscow State Institute Fisheries and Rural Policy, Government of International Relations 1988-1991: of Flanders (Belgium) Counsellor fiscal matters, UNIZO, Brussels 2007-2009: 1989-1991: minister-President, Government of Flanders lecturer, Limburg University Centre, (Belgium) Hasselt 2009-Present: 1991-1994: m inister for Economy, Foreign Policy, director Research Department, UNIZO, Agriculture and Rural Policy, Government Brussels of Flanders (Belgium) 14 UNITED STATES HE JEAN-CLAUDE MARCOURT

Vice-President and Minister of Economy, SMEs, Foreign Trade and New Technologies of the Walloon Government and Minister of Higher Education of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation Belgian Economic Mission 15

th Born in Awans on October 16 , 1956 1998-1999: director of Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and 1974-1979: Telecommunications university of Liege – Jurist Doctorate in Law 1999-2003: director of Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Since 1979: Minister and Minister of Employment of attorney and member of the Liege Bar the Federal Government of Belgium (on leave since 1992) 2003-2004: 1992-1994: director of Cabinet of the Deputy Prime director of Cabinet, of the Walloon Minister and Minister of Justice of the Regional Minister for Internal Affairs Federal Government of Belgium 1994-1995: 2004-2009: director of Cabinet, of the Walloon minister of Economy, Employment, Regional Minister for Internal Affairs, Foreign Trade and Heritage of the Civil Service and Budget Walloon Regional Government 1995-1997: Since 2009: director of Cabinet, of the Walloon vice-President and Minister of Regional Minister for Budget, Finance, Economy, SME, Foreign Trade and Employment and Formation New Technologies of the Walloon minister of the Wallonia-Brussels Government Federation for Budget, Finance and Civil minister of Higher Education of the Service Wallonia-Brussels Federation 16 UNITED STATES HE CÉLINE FREMAULT

Minister of Economy, Employment, Scientific Research and Foreign Trade for the Brussels-Capital Region Belgian Economic Mission 17

ACADEMIC CAREER 1999-2003: Since 2013: university staff member in the cdH minister of Economy, Employment, 1992-1994: Senate group Scientific Research, Trade and Foreign bachelor’s degree in law (French/Dutch), Trade in the Brussels-Capital Region Facultés universitaires Saint-Louis and 2003-2004: at the Katholieke Universiteit Brussel s taff member in the cdH political department

1994-1997: 2004-2009: b achelor’s degree in philosophy, Université member of the Brussels Parliament and Catholique de Louvain Member of the Parliament of the French Community 1994-1998: m aster’s degree in law, option public law, 2009-2010: Université Catholique de Louvain cdH Community senator - member of the Commissions Justice and Equality of 1998-1999: Opportunity for Women and Men master’s degree in environmental law, Facultés universitaires Saint-Louis - 2010-2013: Brussels cd H Chairwoman in Brussels Parliament - member of the Commissions for Housing, 2000-2001: Finances and Equality of Opportunity for Certificate of aptitude for teaching in higher Women and Men and secondary education, Université Catholique de Louvain 2012-2013: d eputy Mayor for Families, Daycare Centers, Health and Equality in Uccle PROFESSIONAL CAREER Since 2001: 1998-2001: public law teacher at the Institut Cardijn Teaching assistant in the Faculty of Law - Louvain-la-Neuve of the Université Catholique de Louvain 18 UNITED STATES Belgian Economic Mission 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Private & Public Organizations, Chambers of Commerce and Federations �� 20

Financial Institutions �� 40

Ports & Airports �� 48

Higher Education Institutions �� 52

Industrial & Service Companies �� 60

Public Sector �� 222

Hotel of the mission �� 246

Economic profile of Belgium, the heart of Europe �� 250 Private & Public Organizations, Chambers of Commerce and Federations

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AGORIA - ICT

AGORIA ICT is one of the business communities within AGORIA, Belgium’s largest industry lobby organization and trade association, which represents more than 1,650 member companies active in the Belgian technology industry.

AGORIA ICT strives to create a positive and sustainable environment for the Belgian ICT industry and to support the ICT companies by helping them to reach their business objectives. It wants to contribute maximum value to the ICT companies by efficiently providing answers and solutions to the digital socio-economic challenges, defending their interests at all levels and strengthening the development of ICT solutions on the basis of market- oriented actions.

Diamant Building Boulevard A. Reyers 80 Baudouin CORLÙY Marc DE GROOTE 1030 Brussels Director Agoria ICT President ICT Committee t +32 2 706 80 16 f +32 2 706 80 09 [email protected] www.agoria.be/ict Belgian Economic Mission 23 AGORIA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

AGORIA is Belgium’s largest employers’ organization and petrochemical plants, international sporting events, and trade association and represents more than 1,600 infrastructure & construction projects, the renewable en- members active in the Belgian technology industry, ergy market, food & beverage industry, and the financial more specifically in the following domains: sector, as well as supplying equipment & services for the Aeronautics, Space, Security, Defense Technology - medical and paramedical market, textile machinery, etc. Building Technology - Contracting - Energy Systems & Solutions - Environment Systems & Solutions - A substantial number of companies with world-leading ICT - Materials Technology - Production Technology & know-how and experience in a particular market are Mechatronics - Projects such as factories of the future, joining forces in AGORIA’s International Business devel- smart cities, public infrastructure - Subcontracting - opment clubs, such as the Carbon Energy Club, Sports Transport Systems & Solutions. Technology Club, Infrastructure Club, Renewable Energy Club, Banking Technology Club, Food Technology Club AGORIA’s member companies supply goods and pro- and Medical Technology Club. vide services for many international projects abroad: equipment for large-scale infrastructure works, oil, gas

Diamant Building Boulevard A. Reyers 80 Peter DEMUYNCK Director Agoria International 1030 Brussels Business t +32 2 706 79 38 f +32 2 706 79 43 [email protected] www.agoria.be/international 24 UNITED STATES

AGORIA - RENEWABLE ENERGY CLUB

The Renewable Energy Club is part of AGORIA, the The Renewable Energy Club’s aim is to promote the Federation for the Belgian Technology Industry, repre- members’ expertise abroad and to identify and create senting more than 1,600 companies with over 250,000 international business opportunities for its members. employees. If you are looking for a unique point of contact for renew- Belgian companies can boast proven track records in able energy technology from the heart of Europe, you the fields of storage of energy, biomass, wave & tidal, have found it. and wind and solar energy.

Since 2008, over 100 of these companies have joined forces to offer their services to customers abroad.

Diamant Building Boulevard A. Reyers 80 François de HEMPTINNE 1030 Brussels Business Development t +32 2 706 79 39 Manager f +32 2 706 79 43 Renewable Energy Club [email protected] www.renewableenergyclub.be Belgian Economic Mission 25 AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BELGIUM

The American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium Belgium plays a pivotal role in the Belgian business (AmCham Belgium) is one of the largest and most in- environment. fluential business chambers for international companies in Belgium, connecting more than 5,000 executives at Through its policy, networking and knowledge sharing more than 500 member companies from a broad range activities, AmCham Belgium can add real value to its of sectors and nationalities. members’ businesses. The Chamber wants to promote a business and investment environment that is attrac- Based in Brussels since 1948, AmCham Belgium, as a tive for international companies in Belgium, by repre- membership-led and membership-funded organization, senting their interests at governmental level and in the focuses on improving business and investment opportu- media. AmCham Belgium also provides a physical and nities for the US-Belgian business community in Belgium. on-line forum through which information and ideas can be shared and the Chamber organizes a wide variety of With approximately 900 US companies, directly em- events, seminars and workshops in which members can ploying almost 140.000 people in Belgium, AmCham network and teach/learn best practices.

Rue du Trône 60 1050 Brussels Marcel CLAES t Chief Executive +32 2 513 67 70 f +32 2 513 35 90 [email protected] [email protected] www.amcham.be 26 UNITED STATES

AWT.BE. THE ICT PLATFORM OF WALLONIA

The Walloon Telecommunications Agency (AWT) is a The AWT also plays a main role as the ICT watchdog public body of the Walloon Region (Belgium). It is pri- and content provider, carried out in close cooperation marily responsible for the development of ICT through with the main players and companies in the ICT sector 3 main missions: technology watch, consultancy and in Wallonia, Belgium and abroad. promotion. The AWT offers an online database of the ICT sector and The AWT is the ICT observatory in Wallonia. It ob- players. This directory gathers ICT companies, e-com- serves and determines the ways in which ICT is used merce sites, public digital spaces, co-working & “smart in Wallonia, carrying out annual statistical surveys (ICT work” centers, ICT schools, municipalities and more. barometer) and recommending actions to the Walloon Government. It has partnerships with other European The AWT organizes several professional forums and events. regions. In addition to general economic mission, the AWT has prepared a special roadshow for Walloon ICT companies. All information on Walloon companies (presentations and videos) and this specific program will be online: www.awt.be/usa2013.

Avenue du Prince de Liège 133 Luc SIMONS Carmelo ZACCONE 5100 Jambes (Namur) President Expert in Telecommunications t +32 81 77 80 89 and Information f +32 81 77 80 99 Technology [email protected] www.awt.be Belgian Economic Mission 27 bio.be

Bio.Be is the federation of Belgian companies active Bio.Be organizes the training courses required, both for in the biosciences and is part of essenscia (chemi- its members and relevant stakeholders. It promotes and cals and life sciences). It represents the interests of its represents its members in other relevant organizations members as regards legislation and standards at vari- at home and abroad. It cooperates with other federa- ous policy levels (Belgium, EU, OECD) and its mission tions, network organizations, academics and other play- is to create a stable legal framework in line with the trend ers and facilitates consultation among them. Bio.Be can for innovation, an essential factor for the economic sus- rely on the synergy within the essenscia group. tainability and growth of employment in this sector.

To this end, Bio.Be keeps a close eye on Belgian policy and organizes consultation with the policymakers and on European policy, as the national association contact point (NAC) of EuropaBio - the European biotechnology federation, so that it is continuously able to establish benchmarks and anticipate the needs of its members.

Diamant Building Cathy PLASMAN Auguste Reyerslaan 80 Secretary General 1030 Brussel t +32 2 238 98 44 f +32 2 231 13 01 [email protected] www.bio.be 28 UNITED STATES

BIOWIN - THE HEALTH CLUSTER OF WALLONIA

BioWin is the health competitiveness cluster of Wallonia, BioWin brings together approximately 510 partners (in- a region in the south of Belgium. Created in July 2006, dustry, universities and research centers). The sector its ambition is to bring together all stakeholders from generates an annual turnover of €3 billion and employs Wallonia participating in innovation and training in the approximately 14,500 people. The companies present in field of biotechnology and health. Wallonia include world leaders such as GSK Biologicals (vaccines), UCB (central nervous system and immunol- Its objectives are to create a new culture of openness ogy), Baxter (biopharmaceutical and medical devices), and partnership favorable to innovation in Wallonia; to IBA (cancer, diagnostics & therapies), Eurogentec (bio- train, attract and retain a human capital of excellence in technology products and diagnostics) and Euroscreen Wallonia; to help the edification of collective infrastruc- (drug discovery and services), as well as many innova- tures and technological platforms; and to promote the tive SMEs with very high potential. strengths of the Walloon Region internationally in the area of health biotechnology and medical technologies. Wallonia has 300 private and public R&D centers em- ploying more than 11,000 researchers. Three academies involving several universities have been founded recently in order to combine the efforts in higher education and academic research. The 3 academies are located within the 3 main universities: “Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)”, “Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)” and “Université de Liège (ULg)”. In addition to the universities, the region is also home to prestigious Av. Georges Lemaître 19 research institutes. France FANNES 6041 Gosselies Managing Director t +32 71 37 63 86 f +32 71 37 63 87 [email protected] www.biowin.org essenscia - Belgian Federation for Chemistry Belgian Economic Mission 29 and Life Sciences Industries

essenscia represents and brings together 800 companies Antwerp since the 1960s has been of vital importance in Belgium’s chemical, plastics and life sciences indus- for the growth of the base chemical industry in Belgium. try. With a turnover of EUR 61 billion and 90,000 direct Thanks to considerable investments by Belgian and for- employees, the sector represents one fifth of the entire eign companies in the petrochemical industry and other Belgian manufacturing industry. The sector exports 80% major chemical activities, Belgium has developed into a of its production and generates a trade surplus of EUR 24 leading global petrochemical center. billion, thus contributing to the vigor of the Belgian economy. The sector is also very innovative, with nearly EUR Belgium is also a world leader in pharmaceuticals. 2.75 billion in R&D expenditures every year. Nearly 30,000 people work in this sector, which alone accounts for 10% of all Belgian exports. In fact, 40% of Belgium is the number one chemical country in the all private sector R&D expenditures are in the pharma- world on a per capita basis, and a dominant player in ceutical industry, which is twice the European average. a wide range of key chemicals and plastics in Europe. The spectacular development of the port area in For more information, visit www.essenscia.be.

Diamant Building Boulevard A. Reyerslaan 80 Yves VERSCHUEREN Frank BECKX Cathy PLASMAN Managing Director Head of Communication & Secretary General Bio.be 1030 Brussels Public Affairs t +32 2 238 97 11 f +32 2 231 13 01 [email protected] www.essenscia.be 30 UNITED STATES

FEDERATION OF ENTERPRISES IN BELGIUM - FEB

The Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) is the defining common positions of Belgian enterprises; only multi-sector employers’ organization representing companies in Belgium. The FEB has 38 full members, ensuring representation in many national and in- all of which are professional, sectoral federations - in ad- ternational advisory and administrative committees dition to its applicant and corresponding members. All in and institutions; all, it represents more than 50,000 businesses, of which most are small or medium-sized firms. In terms of jobs, acting as an intermediary between enterprises and the FEB represents approximately 80% of the total pri- the government, administration, trade unions, con- vate sector employment. sumers, etc.;

The main activities of the Federation of Enterprises in providing a flow of information to both members and Belgium are: the general public.

promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship;

Rue Ravenstein 4 Pieter TIMMERMANS Laurent SEMPOT 1000 Brussels CEO Attaché International t +32 2 515 08 11 Relations f +32 2 515 08 32 [email protected] www.vbo-feb.be Belgian Economic Mission 31 FEVIA

FEVIA is the umbrella trade association of the Belgian As concerns exports, FEVIA’s role is to promote the food and drink industry. Belgian Food and Drink Industry as the leading global reference point for excellence in food. FEVIA represents all companies and industry associations active in the production of food and beverages. To that end, FEVIA launched the FOOD.be project. FEVIA has 525 member companies (end of 2011), including both large companies and SMEs, from local craft tradition to high volume production.

FEVIA defends the interests of the food industry at the horizontal level and acts as interlocutor for political and socio-economic institutions. These horizontal matters are focused on nutritional policy, environment, labor relations and economic matters.

Kunstlaan 43 Bernard DERYCKERE Chris MORIS Nadia LAPAGE President Director General Manager International 1040 Brussels Business t +32 2 550 17 40 f +32 2 550 17 59 [email protected] www.fevia.be 32 UNITED STATES

FLANDERSBIO

FlandersBio, a dynamic non-profit, fee-based organiza- nity. By organizing networking activities, FlandersBio tion with 250 members, is the umbrella organization for builds bridges between the different actors, and creates the life sciences sector in Flanders, Belgium. Our mis- added value for the entire sector by actively stimulating sion is to support and facilitate the sector’s sustained innovation and R&D. development. Our objective is to ensure that it remains a strong driver of economic growth in the region.

The FlandersBio network brings together companies with innovative, R&D-driven activities in the life sciences - companies that are, for example, developing biopharmaceuticals, medical technologies, or agricultural or industrial biotech products. Our network also welcomes academic research institutes and providers of capital, services and technologies to the life sciences commu-

Ann DE BEUCKELAER Jean-Baptiste de Ghellincklaan 13 Managing Director 9051 Ghent t +32 09 241 80 42 [email protected] www.flandersbio.be Belgian Economic Mission 33 MAD BRUSSELS

MAD BRUSSELS, The Brussels Fashion and Design Centre: 4,000 square meters in the heart of Brussels

What we do?

We promote Brussels’ cultural talents internationally. We promote fashion and designers’ work. We organize exhibitions, seminars and events. We offer career coaching and job prospection in the field of fashion & design. We have residences and design studios. We fight for Brussels as a capital of creative industries.

Rue d'Alost 7-11 Esther BECK Deputy Manager 1000 Brussels t +32 2 880 85 62 [email protected] [email protected] www.madbrussels.be 34 UNITED STATES

MONS 2015

Starting from the premise that art, creativity and culture optimal manner, have a multiplying effect on the eco- are as important as technology, trade, and economy, nomic development of the city. the European Capitals of Culture were created by the European Community Ministers of Culture with impetus Philippe Reynaert, Wallimage’s CEO, is Cinema Advisor given by Melina Mercouri in 1985. for Mons 2015 and is building a multimedia event to cel- ebrate in 2015 the 60th birthday of the shooting in Mons Being designated European Capital of Culture is an of a big part of « Lust for Life », the Oscarised movie outstanding opportunity to affirm one's position on the dedicated by Vincente Minelli to Vincent Van Gogh. The European chessboard and to benefit from considerable presence of Kirk Douglas 60 years ago in the poor re- returns in economic, cultural, tourist and media terms. gion of the coalmines around Mons is nowadays highly symbolic of the cooperation between american and bel- We've given 2015 the slogan "Mons, where technology gian cinema industries. meets culture" because we truly believe that these two levers, technology and culture, can, if combined in the

Philippe REYNAERT Rue des Sœurs Noires 4a Cinema Advisor 7000 Mons t +32 65 36 20 15 [email protected] www.mons2015.eu Belgian Economic Mission 35 TWIST

TWIST is the business Cluster Cinema & Digital Media 5 Universities & Research Centers; in Wallonia & Brussels. TWIST is the main Belgian busi- 2 investment funds. ness cluster active in the sector of digital audiovisual and multimedia technologies. Figures for the sector in Wallonia (estimate) Turnover of the sector: € 1 billion TWIST is mainly active on three markets: Number of jobs: 5,000 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect Cinema & Animation; jobs. Broadcast (development of technologies and facilities); Transmedia & Multimedia (gaming, mobile applications, business intelligence, etc.).

TWIST has over 100 members including: 80% SMEs (EVS, IRIS, dcinex, etc.); 5 TV Channels (including RTBF, RTL Belgium, Be TV);

Pierre COLLIN Executive Manager Rue de Mulhouse 36 4020 Liège t +32 4 349 12 49 [email protected] www.cinemawallonia.be 36 UNITED STATES

UNIZO

UNIZO, the organization for independent entrepreneurs UNIZO International is responsible for stimulating in- and SMEs, is a non-profit and interprofessional employ- ternational trade in Flemish SMEs and cooperation in ers’ organization and social partner. European and international projects. UNIZO is a member of UEAPME, the European SME organization. With 125 cooperating, professional, sectorial organizations and over 85,000 members, UNIZO is the largest organization for entrepreneurs in Flanders and Brussels.

UNIZO’s main activities are: defending the interests of entrepreneurs, providing information and advice, and stimulating networking. They are aimed at five specific categories: start-ups, young companies, growing companies, internationally active companies and business transfers.

Gijs KOOKEN Willebroekkaai 37 Attaché 1000 Brussels t +32 2 212 25 11 [email protected] www.unizo.be Belgian Economic Mission 37 VISITBRUSSELS

VISITBRUSSELS is the official Brussels Convention & VISITBRUSSELS NEW YORK Visitors Bureau, and our knowledgeable meeting & lei- 220 East 42nd Street sure consultants’ staff is at your disposal! 10017 New York T +1 646 321 8845 We can put you in contact with the right venues, hotels [email protected] with meeting facilities, local professional congress organizers (PCO), destination management companies (DMC) and other service suppliers to help you meet any specific conference need. If Brussels is a serious option for your event, we can also arrange for a site inspection visit. On the leisure market, we work closely together with international tour operators and travel agencies in order to help them create an exceptional stay for their clients.

Rue Royale 2-4 1000 Brussels Anousjka SCHMIDT Véronique BOYENS t Sales Manager Brussels Meetings & +32 2 548 04 57 Conventions Manager USA f +32 2 549 50 59 [email protected] [email protected] www.visitbrussels.be 38 UNITED STATES

VISITBRUSSELS/ BRUSSELS FILM OFFICE

The Brussels Film Office (VISITBRUSSELS) is a public body created with the goal of hosting and facilitating all film-making in the capital of Europe. Our role includes getting the required permits, offering logistics support, making proposals, informing and guiding people regarding the best locations and sets, establishing links with providers and the right institutions and authorities (po- lice, city hall, etc.) and providing a list of the audiovisual sector’s local talent pools and resources.

We will explain why shooting with us generates money and why Brussels is an extraordinary place for your crew. Friendly, beautiful, so varied.

Rue Royale 2-4 Pierrette BAILLOT 1000 Brussels Film Commission Manager t +32 2 548 04 55 f +32 2 548 04 44 [email protected] www.brusselsfilmoffice.be Belgian Economic Mission 39 VOKA - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANTWERP-WAASLAND

The Antwerp-Waasland Chamber of Commerce and rough and 50% of polished and industrial diamonds trad- Industry, with its 3,000 members, is the economical ed in the city; and the fashion center, it is obvious why driver behind the Antwerp region. The region of Antwerp the CoC plays such an important role on the Flemish, accounts for a third of Belgium’s exports. Many of the Belgian and global economic forum. The CoC offers its world’s major telecommunications, chemical, building members lobbying, networking activities, and in-depth, and pharmaceutical companies have a presence here. concrete business projects. Combined with the port activity, which contains the second largest chemical cluster after Great Houston; the diamond industry with 80% of the world’s production of

Markgravestraat 12 Dirk BULTEEL Director 2000 Antwerp t +32 3 232 22 19 f +32 3 233 64 42 [email protected] www.voka.be/antwerpen-waasland Financial Institutions

42 UNITED STATES BELGIAN CORPORATION FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT (BMI-SBI)

BMI-SBI is a semi-public investment company, of which BMI-SBI takes minority participations in equity and/or the main objective is the medium- to long-term co-fi- quasi-equity (subordinated loans, profit-sharing loans, nancing of foreign investments by Belgian companies. etc.) and/or provides medium- and long-term straight Its major shareholders are Belgian public institutions as loans. The average financing amount ranges between well as private companies such as BNP Paribas Fortis, EUR 0.5 to 2.5 million while the term is usually between ING and Tractebel. 5 to 10 years.

Our activities are oriented towards the creation of new “joint ventures” or subsidiaries worldwide, as well as the acquisition, restructuring or development of existing companies.

Avenue de Tervueren 168/9 Philippe HERMANS 1150 Brussels Co-CEO t +32 2 776 01 00 f +32 2 770 66 38 [email protected] www.bmi-sbi.be Belgian Economic Mission 43 BNP PARIBAS FORTIS

BNP Paribas Fortis is part of BNP Paribas, a leading BNP Paribas has a major presence in U.S. banking European provider of financial services present in more through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of the West. than 80 countries. The bank offers the Belgian market a Headquartered and chartered in San Francisco, the comprehensive package of financial services for private $63 billion-asset Bank of the West is a full-service bank individuals, the self-employed, professionals and SMEs. serving more than 2 million households and businesses In the insurance sector, BNP Paribas Fortis works close- through more than 700 retail and commercial banking ly with Belgian market leader AG Insurance. The bank locations in 19 states. It offers a wide range of person- also provides wealthy individuals, corporations, and al, commercial, wealth management and international public and financial institutions with custom solutions, banking services. The bank also has representative of- for which it can draw on BNP Paribas’s know-how and fices in Chicago and New York. international network.

Warandeberg 3 Stefaan DECRAENE Linde VERHEYDEN J. Michael SHEPHERD Stéphane ISRAEL Member of the Executive Deputy Director External CEO, Bank of the West Vice-President, 1000 Brussels Committee & Head of & Governmental Affairs Head of International t +32 2 565 91 51 International Retail Banking, Corporate Desk, f +32 2 565 27 94 BNP Paribas Bank of the West [email protected] www.bnpparibasfortis.com 44 UNITED STATES

ING

ING Belgium SA/NV provides its banking customers with a wide range of financial products via the distribution channel (Click & Face) of their choice. ING Belgium SA/ NV is a full subsidiary of ING Group N.V., which serves 85 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 40 countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia.

Marnixlaan 24 1000 Brussels Jos BEHIELS t +32 2 547 21 11 Managing Director f +32 2 547 36 87 Commercial Bank [email protected] [email protected] www.ing.be Belgian Economic Mission 45 ONDD - THE BELGIAN EXPORT CREDIT AGENCY

Mission services. For these risks, the ONDD can also work to- The Office National du Ducroire | Nationale Delcrederedienst gether with banks through risk-sharing schemes. The (ONDD), is the Belgian public credit insurer with a mission to ONDD also insures against political risks concerning promote international economic relations. The ONDD per- foreign direct investments, and directly finances com- forms this task as an autonomous, government institution and mercial transactions of limited proportions. benefits from a state guarantee.

Scope The ONDD insures companies and banks against political and commercial risks relating to international, commercial transactions, for example, concerning capital goods and industrial projects, and contracted works and

Rue Montoyer 3 1000 Brussels Mireille JANSSENS t Business Development +32 2 788 88 00 Advisor f +32 2 788 88 10 [email protected] [email protected] www.ondd.be 46 UNITED STATES

WALLIMAGE

Wallimage is a public limited company created by the shares of the capital in innovating enterprises specializ- Walloon Region. It is a purely economical fund that ing in the audiovisual industry, which are being created, supports audiovisual productions and enterprises. The set up or developed in the Walloon Region. Mons-based company employs six people, acts as an advisory and investment company, and analyses The regional fund also coordinates the actions of the bids for its subsidiaries, Wallimage Coproductions and Walloon film commissions. Wallimage Entreprises. Philippe Reynaert, Wallimage’s CEO, is also Cinema Its purpose? To give structure to the audiovisual industry Advisor for Mons 2015, a major cultural event that will in Wallonia, and in so doing, energize an entire branch take place in Wallonia in two years’ time, since Mons will of Walloon industry through focused investments with then be the European Capital of Culture. multiplying effects.

How? By supporting production companies that, in one way or another, will invest in Wallonia and by holding

Rue du Onze Novembre 6 7000 Mons Philippe REYNAERT t +32 65 40 40 33 CEO f +32 65 40 40 39 [email protected] www.wallimage.be Belgian Economic Mission 47 Ports & Airports

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PORT OF GHENT

The Port of Ghent (Belgium): large enough to cope, The Port of Ghent offers a choice of well-equipped ter- small enough to care. minals and warehousing facilities for all commodities in bulk, break-bulk and containers and has excellent hin- Ghent is a congestion-free logistics and industrial sea- terland connections by water, rail and road. port, home to global leaders in dry and liquid bulk, automotive, and distribution. Typical commodities are steel, It is the strategic distribution and logistics hub for coal, ores, agro, fertilizers, construction, forest products, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany by in- chemical and bio-energy industries (300 companies, land waterways, road, rail and pipeline and for Norway, representing 70,000 direct and indirect jobs). Sweden, Finland, the Baltic, Russia, Greece, Turkey, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco by short sea shipping. Traffic volume: 49.5 million tons of cargo by water in 2012; nautical access: Panamax type vessels of 92,000 The Port of Ghent has 660 hectares of industrial green- DWT; quay length: 28 km. field sites readily available for logistics, distribution, warehousing, bio-based economy and industrial developments near the new Kluizendok (5 kilometers of quays).

With this mission, we aim to establish strategic relationships with ports, shipping lines (container & conventional), logistics companies and the industry.

John Kennedylaan 32 Mathias DE CLERCQ Daan SCHALCK Dirk CARREZ 9042 Ghent Chairman of the Port CEO Consultant t +32 9 251 05 50 f +32 9 251 54 06 [email protected] www.portofghent.be Belgian Economic Mission 51 Higher Education Institutions

54 UNITED STATES THE LIEU NETWORK (LIAISON ENTREPRISES- UNIVERSITES)

The LIEU (Liaison Entreprises-Universités) Network The LIEU as a network combines the skills of almost brings together the Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs) 1,000 research units and over 7,500 qualified research- of Belgian, French-speaking universities and higher ed- ers in areas as varied as materials, biotechnology and ucation institutions. health, energy and environment, agro food, micro and nanotechnologies, and ICT, social and human sciences. The main missions of those KTOs consist of the promotion and facilitation of R&D activities in collaboration By joining forces, the LIEU has been able to maximize with companies; the support of researchers in their ap- the economic impact of research developed in areas of proaches toward innovation; the transfer of the research excellence and to mobilize resources (scientific exper- units’ results to industry; the creation and follow-up of tise, research results, services, equipment) within the spin-offs; the negotiation of research contracts with lo- universities and higher education institutions in favor of cal, national and international socio-economic players; the industrial world. and the training and consciousness raising among the scientific community regarding industrial relations and promotion.

International relations officer for the Sébastien ADAM Patrick DI STEFANO Olivier GILLIEAUX LIEU Network Technology Transfer Technology Transfer Technology Transfer t +32 10 47 25 63 Advisor – ICT, Micro- and Advisor – Biotechnology Advisor – Engineering f +32 10 47 24 89 Nanotechnologies (Académie Wallonie-Bruxelles) (Académie Wallonie-Europe) [email protected] (Académie Louvain) www.reseaulieu.be Belgian Economic Mission 55 UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN (UCL)

Founded in 1425, the Université Catholique de Louvain Teaching, research and service to society are the UCL’s is one of the oldest universities in the world. core missions. Anchored in a tradition of excellence, research is closely linked to education and teaching. It The UCL offers hundreds of programs in all fields of is the daily profession and passion of the involved and knowledge to 28,000 students with over 120 differ- responsible men and women at the UCL. ent nationalities. A distinctive feature of the UCL is its presence at six Belgian campuses: Louvain-la-Neuve, The UCL is a microcosm of the world it serves. It is a Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles center of knowledge and innovation, a place of cultural and Charleroi. celebration and invention, of achievement and extend- ing the limits of human accomplishment. The UCL is ranked 125th in the world’s top universities by the 2011 QS World University Rankings, which gives the UCL the first place among the French-speaking, Belgian universities.

Place de l'Université Vincent YZERBYT Anouk DISTELMANS Sébastien ADAM Jean-Jacques QUISQUATER Pro-Rector for Research Fundamental Research Funds Technology Transfer Professor and Scientific 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Manager Advisor – ICT, Advisor for the t +32 10 47 30 77 Micro- and Crypto Group f +32 10 47 40 75 Nanotechnologies (Royal Academy of Belgium) [email protected] www.uclouvain.be 56 UNITED STATES

UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE (ULg)

A university offering a wide range of educational oppor- More than half the university budget is devoted to research, tunities and excellence in research where excellence is a must. The University of Liège has a strong record of research and innovation in a variety of Established in 1817, the University of Liège (ULg) is a fields, including the life sciences, biotechnologies, earth French-speaking, European university offering a com- sciences (environment and agronomy), engineering, and prehensive range of educational programs organized by the humanities. Interdisciplinarity and internationalisation 11 faculties/schools on 4 campuses. Bachelor’s, mas- are keywords in the research units of the University’s re- ter’s and PhD programs are offered in all areas. The search policy. The ULg strives to provide its researchers university is fully integrated in the Bologna Process and with the best possible working environment and has been complies with the highest European standards on uni- awarded the EU’s “HR Excellence in Research” label. versity education. It offers curricula that are well adapted to a changing world and the expectations of the modern Providing strong education, research and professional job market to its 21,000 students - 23% of whom come training, the University of Liège is a driving force in the from foreign countries. area’s economy and has played a key role in launching spin-off companies in many fields.

Place du 20 août 7 Pierre WOLPER Rodolphe SEPULCHRE André LUXEN Olivier GILLIEAUX 4000 Liège Vice Rector for Research Full Professor, Department Full Professor, Department Technology Transfer t +32 4 366 92 55 of Electrical Engineering of Chemistry Advisor – Engineering f +32 4 366 57 25 and Computer Science [email protected] www.ulg.ac.be Belgian Economic Mission 57 UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES (ULB)

As a multicultural university in the heart of Europe, with a The ULB has 13 faculties, schools and institutes that third of the students and researchers hailing from abroad, cover all disciplines, closely combining academic input international relations is a daily reality for the Université li- and research. As a French-speaking university, most bre de Bruxelles (ULB), just like Brussels itself, one of the of the courses are taught in French. However, a grow- world’s most cosmopolitan cities. The ULB’s outward-looking number of Master’s programs are partly or entirely ing position with regard to Europe and the world has resulted taught in English. The ULB offers a wide range of French in a number of agreements, collaborations and partnerships courses, prior to and during the academic year, to help being set up with some of the world’s leading universities. its international students improve their language skills. Four Nobel Prizes, one Fields Medal and three Wolf Since its foundation in 1834, the ULB has been closely Prizes are further evidence of the university’s longstand- involved in the ongoing debate on critical thinking and ing tradition of excellence. The ULB is involved in al- freedom. The ULB has retained its original ideals as a most 80 projects financed by the th6 and 7th European institution of free thought that is firmly engaged in the Framework Programmes. In addition, the University’s defense of democratic and human values. Institute for European Studies is recognized as a “Jean Monnet European research center”.

Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 50 Serge JAUMAIN François RENIERS Patrick DI STEFANO Vice-Rector of International Dean of the Faculty of Technology Transfer 1050 Brussels Relations Sciences Advisor – Biotechnology t +32 2 650 42 59 f +32 2 650 35 85 [email protected] www.ulb.ac.be 58 UNITED STATES

VIB

VIB is an entrepreneurial institute involved in frontline, results into products for the benefit of consumers and pa- life sciences research and its translation into products tients, and contributes to new economic activity. and economic activities. VIB also offers bio-incubator and bio-accelerator facilities and aims to be a catalyst in VIB has already established various spin-off compa- the growth of the Flemish biotech sector. nies, including DevGen, CropDesign, Ablynx, Pronota, Actogenix, Multiplicom and Q-Biologicals. VIB also VIB is a non-profit, research institute in the life sciences. develops and distributes a broad range of scien- Approximately 1,300 scientists and technicians conduct tifically substantiated information about all aspects of strategic, basic research on the molecular mechanisms biotechnology. that control the functioning of the human body, plants, and micro-organisms. VIB unites the forces of 76 research groups into a single institute. Their research aims to fun- damentally extend the frontiers of our knowledge. Through its technology transfer activities, VIB translates research

Rijvisschestraat 120 9052 Zwijnaarde Jérôme VAN BIERVLIET t +32 9 244 66 11 Senior Business Development f +32 9 244 66 10 Manager [email protected] www.vib.be Belgian Economic Mission 59 Industrial & Service Companies

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2HOUSEs

2houses is a co-parenting facilitator. an information bank that stores unique information about your child(ren) ranging from their measure- We help separated and divorced parents communicate ments to their blood type and even vaccination and schedule to better organise their child(ren) activities. records

2houses.com offers a unique set of online tools: These tools are helping separated parents to reduce their conflicts and improves communication for the hap- a shared calendar that shows the parenting sched- piness of their child(ren) ule and any special events or appointments an expense module allowing for efficient tracking and balancing of any expenditures a journal in which parents can add images, videos, quotes and even make quick notes like the feedback from a teacher

Gill RUIDANT Rue du Couvent 5 Founder & CEO 6220 Fleurus t +32 475 32 98 25 [email protected] www.2houses.com Belgian Economic Mission 63 4DDYNAMICS

4DDynamics is a developer & manufacturer of 3D scan- The 3D scanners are currently being sold worldwide ning solutions based on a combination of multiple tech- through a professional network of 28 distributors; how- nologies. The company’s strength lies in its 13 years of ever, their entry-level 3D scanning solutions are already R&D in the field of advanced 3D algorithms, which has being sold in mainstream stores. resulted in highly sophisticated, accurate and flexible yet extremely easy-to-use 3D scanners.

The 4DDynamics scanners are #1 worldwide in scanning people from any race and with any skin complexion or hair color. All of the 4DDynamics scanning solutions currently perform everything from scan to print. The ease of use of its software solutions provides scan data that is ready for 3D printing straight from the scan software provided - a much desired advantage!

Denise GRAUZINIS-BARTELS Middelmolenlaan 175 CEO 2100 Antwerp t +32 3 288 91 54 [email protected] www.4ddynamics.com 64 UNITED STATES

87 SECONDS

87 seconds is the magic length when communicating! What makes us so special is our unique video creation We create catchy explanation videos for corporate com- collaboration platform. It helps clients with their brief cre- munications. Animated videos are a great way to make ation, and further allows them to follow up on their video your communication more didactic and dynamic. projects. This online collaboration with the design teams makes videos affordable and reduces time to market. Our clients use videos mainly for a company presen- tation, an internal communication, a product demo, a launch of a news service, or a video tutorial. Corporations use our services for e-Learning purposes, prevention campaigns and other global communications.

Rue des Pères Blancs 4 Thibaut DEHEM 1040 Brussels Manager t +32 496 174 768 [email protected] [email protected] www.87seconds.com Belgian Economic Mission 65 ABS LAUNDRY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The ABS Laundry Business Solutions Group, founded and linen stock counting at large customers. Radio in 1987, develops, installs and maintains information Frequency Identification (RFID) is an important medium systems for the global laundry and textile rental indus- to track linen items to control investments on the one try. ABS is the market leader in this niche market, with hand and to insure quality (e.g., sterilization of hospital approximately 400 laundry units worldwide using the linen) on the other. A very powerful business intelligence ABSSolute application. ABS offers round-the-clock sup- function translates the millions of data elements into port to their customers, for whom the application is “mis- graphical information and offers drill-down features. sion critical”. ABS is market leader in many countries, including Finland, Denmark and Norway. This 3-tier application, developed in Java with an Oracle database, is being used by leaders in this industry, some The ABSSolute functionality covers the contract details of which are publicly traded. between the laundry service provider and the customer at its core. From there, the internal and external logis- tic is covered, including handheld devices for drivers

Molenzicht 23 Anne DE BOER CEO 2380 Ravels t +32 14 65 80 61 f +32 14 54 03 26 [email protected] www.abslbs.com 66 UNITED STATES

AD APPLICATIONS

The company “AD Applications” is linked to the company been appointed as purveyor of all painting work in the “Dankers Décor”. Dankers Decor is a Belgian painting Belgian royal household, as well as for many other royal company that performs high-quality painting, decorating, families throughout Europe. This experience has given historic restoration, preservation and plastering jobs all AD Applications the opportunity to develop and perfect around the world. our lime mortars and paints to meet the highest standards, while still providing very user-friendly products. AD Applications is the exclusive agent for many historical and ecological products in the US region, including lime AD Applications’ lime mortars and paints can be used paint, lime mortars, plastering products and faux finishes for new construction or restoration, and is suitable for (stucco, Venetian plaster, marmorino, tadelakt, etc.). both interior and exterior use. We have a wide range of colors, including custom colors. Eddy Dankers, a second-generation painter and the founder of AD Applications, has been honored to work for notable designers for the past 25 years. He has also

Nonnenstraat 36 Eddy DANKERS Ami JUDAH 2560 Nijlen Owner CEO American Sales Agent t +32 473 33 89 98 f +32 3 411 19 21 [email protected] www.adapplications.be Belgian Economic Mission 67 ADDED VALUE MANAGEMENT

We help you grow your business in Europe access to key decision makers as well as innovative marketing and sales solutions. Whether you are launching a new product, This will speed up the process of opening a new territory or building the right team with the necessary diversity acquiring a company. of talents establishing valuable partnerships We’ll help you by sharing our launching new business development expertise across a wide array of IT products, solu- achieving territory growth, deep market penetration tions, industries, business models and B2B markets and peak sales performance. network of experts and resources to set up your delivery team This is why we are known for our proven ability to build vision on how to communicate your value-add for a and grow IT businesses in B2B markets throughout variety of go-to markets Europe.

Luc WARNOTTE Kim BRAMS Managing Director Business Development Rochelinval 20 Manager 4980 Trois-Ponts t +32 80 21 69 97 [email protected] www.addedvaluemgt.com 68 UNITED STATES

ADVITAM

Established in Brussels, Belgium, in 1998, Advitam is a The WIMS, which is already well known in the pharma- marketing communications agency that has based its ceutical industry, now gives Advitam the opportunity to activities on four major pillars: communications, market- reach new markets. ing, meeting planning, and health care.

With its strength embedded in its experience, Advitam is one of the leaders in pharmaceutical and medical marketing communications.

With the development of the “WIMS” (Wireless Interactive Meeting System), the agency continues to offer innovative tools and services for training courses, learning solutions and meetings.

Rue Victor Allard 147 1180 Brussels Pascal DUFOUR t +32 2 332 09 35 General Manager f +32 2 332 05 15 [email protected] [email protected] www.ad-vitam.be Belgian Economic Mission 69 ALFOWEB - MRFLO

Here at Alfoweb, we believe in one important fact: your With Facebook becoming an ever more important ele- business is unique. That is why we specialize in devel- ment of a comprehensive marketing strategy, we have oping tailor-made solutions that will effectively serve also developed expertise in designing applications, your long-term objectives. games and contests for Facebook fan pages, and often carry out tasks for first-tier web and communications Whatever your web marketing needs, we can deliver. agencies. Whether you need a new corporate or product website, a web app, or a Facebook fan page, or anything else, we always start from your point of view: your unique business DNA, your strategic objectives and your specific needs for that job. We also take into consideration the latest trends in internet usage, and have therefore specialized in respon- sive design, i.e., designing websites that are optimized for every screen size, including smartphones and tablets.

Rue René Declercq 28 1150 Brussels Florent GRANDJEAN t Founder-Managing Partner +32 2 888 91 27 f +32 2 771 21 17 [email protected] [email protected] www.alfoweb.com 70 UNITED STATES

ALLYUM

Allyum provides corporate finance services for mid-cap Allyum received the 2008 IPO House of the Year on companies and private equity investors Brussels’ Alternext market and the 2010 IPO House of the Year on Euronext Brussels’ Free Market. Allyum is an advisory services company based in Waterloo (Belgium) and specializes in missions in corporate finance Allyum also acts as listing agent on Euronext and private equity for the small & mid-cap markets. Brussels’ Alternext and Free Market.

Allyum offers small & mid-caps (privately owned or Allyum employs a team of 7 people. on financial markets) access to investors and capital markets. Allyum also helps in raising public financing and subsidies.

Allyum provides professional services in sourcing, closing and following private equity investments to private investors.

Rue Drève Richelle 161/38 Raphaël ABOU Marc KOBYLINSKI 1410 Waterloo CEO Corporate Finance Director t +32 2 626 25 00 f +32 2 644 25 66 [email protected] www.allyum.com Belgian Economic Mission 71 ALTERFACE

Alterface develops, markets and implements interactive your attractions. In addition to the technology, we are attractions for theme parks. able to create and install an exciting experience adapted to your theme park. The artistic department offers tailor- Alterface is a Belgian company created 12 years ago as made attractions to match your needs. The uniqueness a spin-off of the Université Catholique de Louvain. It has of the company is in the combination of world-class tech- grown over the years and is now present worldwide with nology with an experienced artistic team. a range of attractions, including interactive 5D theaters, interactive dark rides, and mixed-media haunted hous- The company has grown from a technology pioneer to a es. The company employs 25 highly skilled profession- leader in interactive experiences. We can demonstrate als and has a representative in the United States. reliable state-of-the-art installations all around the world. We are currently busy with attractions on five different The company has developed a unique technology to continents. The unique world-class technology and ex- manage the interactivity and projection systems in the pertise has positioned the company as a world leader attractions. We bring interactive 3D video and mixed with over 30 million people playing our games. media (mix of animated physical targets and videos) to

Rue Edouard Belin 5 Philippe KAPLAN Managing Director 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert t +32 10 48 00 60 f +32 10 48 00 69 [email protected] www.alterface.com 72 UNITED STATES

ALT-F1

Vision Solutions from ALT-F1 are the critical foundation for helping customers (1) gain deep insight into and exceptional Our vision is to help our clients in the public and private control over their complex mixed human resources and sector build great firms that attract, develop, excite and IT environments, and (2) control the delivery by ensur- retain exceptional people while making improvements in ing the usage of the customers’ processes and enforcing their performance. conventions shared among the team members.

Mission Our solutions enable customers to support changing business models and flexibly deliver IT services in the ALT-F1 creates awesome IT portfolio, program and pro- manner that best serves business needs. ject managers through IT solutions facilitating their daily duties. We leverage customers’ internal processes with our offline technologies (spreadsheets, documents tem- plates, etc.) and Software-as-a-Service solutions (SaaS) to smooth their strategy execution.

Drootbeekstraat 13 Abdelkrim BOUJRAF 1020 Brussels Managing Director t +32 497 480 970 [email protected] [email protected] www.alt-f1.be Belgian Economic Mission 73 AMB - ECOSTERYL

AMB Ecosteryl designs and manufactures equipment medical waste treatment technology in many countries that provides a safe and environmentally friendly solu- around the world. tion to medium and large hospitals as well as service providers for the treatment of biomedical waste. 1800-1010 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC, Canada Our cutting-edge technology uses a patented micro- T +1 (514) 286 1458 waves disinfection system with a powerful four-shaft Toll-free: +1 (888) 556 1556 shredder designed specifically for hospital waste. ECOSTERYL machines are well known worldwide for superior performance in safety, speed, reliability and flexibility. Leaders in France and several European countries, we have some of the world’s biggest environmental companies specialized in waste management and water business as clients. We provide alternative

Avenue Wilson 622 Simon JASMIN Director of Sales & 7012 Mons Marketing t +32 65 82 26 81 f +32 65 82 47 98 [email protected] www.ecosteryl.net 74 UNITED STATES

AMGEN

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab to manufacturing plant to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.

Arianelaan 5 1200 Brussels Ann DHOORE Jean-Christophe t +32 2 775 27 09 Human Ressources Sr BENCTEUX f +32 2 775 27 06 Manager / Internal & General Manager BELUX [email protected] External www.amgen.be Communications www.amgen.com Belgian Economic Mission 75 ANTIEKE BOUWMATERIALEN RIK STORMS EN CO

Rik Storms and Co. Antique Building Materials has 40 Reclaimed tropical wooden floors, as well as many other years of experience in the field of architectural and re- types of wood, are some of the materials we can also claimed building materials. provide.

Eighteenth-century floors, antique and new wooden Antique garden ornaments, statues, furniture and deco- floors are used in restoration projects, classic residential rative objects can be seen in our showroom and garden. projects, and modern architecture. We have created many important projects together with Karl Storms is the second generation owner and has well-known national and international architects and been leading the company for the last four years with designers. the same passion as his father.

One of the main activities is measurement work in natural stone and in our most exclusive Belgian marbles.

Aland 4 Karl STORMS Owner CEO 2811 Leest t +32 15 71 25 35 f +32 15 71 41 49 [email protected] www.rikstorms.com 76 UNITED STATES ANTWERPSE BROUW COMPAGNIE / ANTWERP BREWING COMPANY

The Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie/Antwerp Brewing Eighty years later, the authentic recipe was recovered and Company is a Belgian craft beer brewery based in Antwerp the beer revived, true to its original secrets! and founded in 2012 by industry figure Johan Van Dyck, who previously held executive functions in various Belgian Only weeks after its launch, Seef beer won a Gold Medal breweries. The brewery’s first beer is the revived, historical at the prestigious World Beer Cup in San Diego and was and legendary Antwerp beer style: Seef beer. voted TOP 3 Best Belgian Beers by visitors at Belgium’s biggest craft beer event in Leuven (Zythos). Seef beer is the historical, local, specialty beer of choice in the city of Antwerp, one of Belgium’s metropolises. Brewed Recognized as the “Official Ale of Antwerp”, this 6.5- by the many Antwerp craft breweries during the 19th cen- ABV, cloudy, blond beer has a unique flavor and aroma tury up until the 1930s, the beer was so popular that a part based on distinctive ingredients, including buckwheat, of town - known for its bars and nightlife - is still named oats, wheat, barley and Belgian hops. after the Seef beer. As the local craft brewers began disap- pearing during WWI, so did Seef beer. Legendary and re- As millions of immigrants moved through Antwerp to the nowned, the recipe was presumed lost for many decades. US on the Red Star Line’s ships, Seef was undoubtedly the last beer they had before leaving Europe. It took three generations, but now Seef can finally be enjoyed in the “new world” too.

Appelkantstraat 11 2540 Hove Johan VAN DYCK t +32 3 293 91 84 Founder - General Manager t +32 475 69 32 35 f +32 3 293 91 84 [email protected] www.seef.be Belgian Economic Mission 77 ARCH.EU

Founded in 2003, the company ARCH is part of the keep a range of standard products. The medium size of ARCH Technology group. The firm is based in Belgium, our company allows us to not only be very flexible, which more precisely in Saint-Gérard in the province of Namur. remains important to our clients, but also enables us to ARCH develops and manufactures a complete range provide our customers with high-quality products and of LED screens and lighting products that are aimed at services. Our numerous references can testify to the several markets such as entertainment, architecture, good quality offered to our clients. Our strengths are a sports, advertising, retail, etc. team of project managers specialized in video and lighting, who will guide you to an optimum solution, as well During its first years of existence, the company was as a graphic team, who are at your disposal to simulate mainly active in the very demanding market niche of en- all your projects and to prototype your products. tertainment. This experience gave the company strong knowledge of and a great deal of expertise in the market. Since then, we have become specialists in the development of custom-made products, while still continuing to

Rue des Maredsous 15 Sébastien CLEMENT Managing Director 5640 Saint-Gérard t +32 71 31 00 51 f +32 71 31 79 75 [email protected] www.arch.eu 78 UNITED STATES

ARCHITECTEN- EN INGENIEURSBUREAU OSQB

As a multidisciplinary firm, OSQB unites engineers (sta- By combining the abovementioned disciplines into one bility and techniques), architects and assistant architects and the same project team, our approach not only unites in one complimentary team. vision, style and functionality, but it also aligns the expenditures for all project parts. The multidisciplinary organization of our firm enables us to realize projects in a swift and efficient way, as sta- With this approach, refined by 10 years of experience, bility, architecture, specialty techniques, interior design OSQB demonstrates its added value for industrial pro- and furnishing are all attuned to one another from the jects, office buildings and private housing initiatives, all very start. to the great appreciation of our customers in the public and private sectors. This approach saves time, guarantees efficiency and has proven to be cost effective on many occasions. It goes without saying that one single point of contact for the entire project promotes transparency on all levels.

Tanguy OOSTERLYNCK Duboisstraat 39 Founder 2000 Antwerp t +32 3 257 28 41 [email protected] www.osqb.be Belgian Economic Mission 79 ARSIMA PROJECTS

ARSIMA Projects is the sole-proprietor company of of companies. The aim is to address the main flaws (au- Martin van Wunnik, launched on August 8, 2008, after dit trail & date integrity) of existing solutions based on more than 15 years’ experience in different finance/IT spreadsheets. functions for multinational companies. “A low-cost, entry-level software solution for establishing Its purpose is to help companies realize their financial CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS, with audit trail and data projects with a large IT component, focusing on the ar- integrity” eas of FINANCIAL CONSOLIDATION and REPORTING SYSTEMS, where set-up and implementation are required.

ARSIMA Projects is currently developing, together with its partners (including Sethi Software Development), a low-cost, entry-level software solution to establish CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS for holdings and groups

Avenue Circulaire 136 Martin VAN WUNNIK General Manager / Owner 1180 Brussels t +32 475 96 95 91 f +32 2 610 41 20 [email protected] www.arsimaprojects.eu 80 UNITED STATES

ATELIER VIERKANT

Atelier Vierkant is a Belgium-based company specializ- 111 Rhode Island Street ing in the production of high-quality, hand-made ceramic Suite 15 shapes used in projects designed by architects and inte- 94103 San Francisco rior designers worldwide. T +32 474 22 10 22 F +32 50 37 00 56 It focuses on direct contact with the designer and end [email protected] customer in order to realize a full integration of the forms www.ateliervierkant.com in the whole context of the project.

In its work, Atelier Vierkant seeks out the fragile line between mass and void by bringing the design process into contact with the production process.

Arts and Crafts at its best!

Sint-Jorisstraat 88A Ward JANSSENS Dries JANSSENS Annette LANTSOGHT 8730 Beernem CFO Sales Director Designer t +32 50 37 00 56 f +32 50 37 45 92 [email protected] www.ateliervierkant.com Belgian Economic Mission 81 ATOMIUM

A seminal totem in the Brussels skyline; neither tower, The Atomium was not intended to survive beyond the nor pyramid, a little bit cubic, a little bit spherical, half- Expo 58, but its popularity and success soon made it a way between sculpture and architecture, a relic of the key landmark, first of Brussels and then internationally. past with a determinedly futuristic look, museum and exhibition center; the Atomium is, simultaneously, an ob- Half a century later, the Atomium continues to embody ject, a place, a space, a utopia and the only symbol of its those ideas of the future and universality. And through kind in the world, which eludes any kind of classification. its cultural programming, among other things, it carries on the debate begun in 1958: What kind of future do we The Atomium was the main pavilion and icon of the want for tomorrow? What does happiness depend on? Brussels World’s Fair (1958), commonly called Expo 58. At 102 meters high, with its nine interconnected spheres, it represents an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion (thousand million) times.

Square de l'Atomium Julie ALMAU GONZALEZ Deputy Director 1020 Brussels t +32 2 475 47 75 f +32 2 475 47 79 [email protected] www.atomium.be 82 UNITED STATES

AUCTELIA

Auctelia is an online auctioneer and broker of used industrial equipment. Auctelia’s services are intended for any businesses willing to buy or sell used industrial equipment worldwide, quickly and in a secure way. Auctelia offers two packages for its sellers:

The Full-Service pack: Auctelia does everything for the seller, from inventory to invoicing and payment.

The Standard pack: Sellers upload their equipment and Auctelia sells these using its in-depth expertise of the market. Auctelia is the first company to pro- pose such a pack.

Rue Emile Francqui 1 François-Xavier BELLOT Christophe LEDUR 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert Managing Partner and Managing Partner and t +32 10 62 06 60 co-founder co-founder f +32 10 62 06 61 [email protected] www.auctelia.com Belgian Economic Mission 83 BARCO

Barco, a global technology company, designs and de- Its innovative, hard and software solutions integrate all velops visualization solutions for a variety of select, aspects of the imaging chain, from image acquisition professional markets, including control rooms, defense and processing to image display and management. and aerospace, digital cinema, health care, media and entertainment, and simulation and virtual reality. Barco has its own facilities for sales and marketing, customer service, R&D and manufacturing in Europe, North Barco is currently expanding into video networking and America and Asia-Pacific. enterprise collaboration solutions in its target markets. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more In these markets, Barco offers user-friendly imaging prod- than 90 countries with approximately 3,900 employees ucts that optimize productivity and business efficiency. worldwide.

Barco posted sales of EUR 1.156 billion in 2012.

Filip PINTELON COO President Kennedypark 35 8500 Kortrijk t +32 56 23 32 11 [email protected] www.barco.com 84 UNITED STATES

BELGACOM

The Belgacom Group [Euronext: BELG] Belgacom Group is able to innovate and can adapt in Thanks to its experience as Belgium’s current operator order to meet the needs of its customers. and the multiple talents of its 15,000 employees, the At the same time, we can be proud of the Belgacom Belgacom Group is the country’s reference provider of Group’s position as one of Belgium’s leading companies integrated telecommunications services. in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our Innovation is a fundamental part of the company culture approach is based on the application of strict ethical within the Belgacom Group. It guides our daily activities standards in the pursuit of our activities, and on a con- and allows us to launch products and services such as structive dialogue with our stakeholders. fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, Belgacom TV For the fiscal year ending on 31 December 2011, the and ICT solutions. Group posted a total revenue of EUR 6.406 million and a Over the past two decades, we have managed to fur- net operating profit before depreciation and amortization ther develop our networks and the related applications. (EBITDA) of EUR 1.897 million. Indeed, 80% of our revenue currently comes from products that did not exist 15 years ago. This shows that the

Boulevard du Roi Albert II 27 Didier BELLENS Bruno CHAUVAT 1030 Brussels CEO & President EVP Strategy & Content t +32 2 202 60 49 f +32 2 217 99 66 [email protected] www.belgacom.be Belgian Economic Mission 85 BELVISION

Belvision is the Belgian production company of the publishing group DUPUIS. Belvision mainly produces animation, both for film and television. However, Belvision also produces live-action films and television series. Most of the time, Belvision coproduces with foreign companies located mainly in Europe.

Belvision coproduction investments in the productions are based both on public founds (tax shelter, regional founds) and its own investment.

Léon PERAHIA General Manager Rue Destrée 52 6001 Marcinelle t +32 71 60 05 10 f +32 71 60 05 19 [email protected] 86 UNITED STATES

BIOLOG EUROPE

Biolog Europe is a Belgian non-profit organization that helps biopharma and medical devices companies to expand on the European market or manage all the related challenges in an appropriate way.

Through the Belgian bio-business environment, companies can discover an excellent location to find partners, establish a subsidiary or relocate their activities.

Our team provides support in business development challenges, while collaborating with all support organizations and sector federations

c/o Logistics in Wallonia Liège Airport Building 52 Franck TOUSSAINT Nicolas COGNEAU 4460 Grâce-Hollogne Project Manager International Business t +32 4 225 50 66 Developer f +32 4 225 50 65 [email protected] www.biologeurope.com Belgian Economic Mission 87 BOON GALLERY

Boon Gallery - 19th & 20th Century Paintings All works are authentic and well preserved. All acquisitions are provided with a certificate of authenticity. The Boon Gallery was founded in 1985 and specializes in late 19th and early 20th century European paintings. Buying & Selling Expertise The gallery is located in the heart of Brussels, near the prestigious Sablon. The gallery is one of the leading art The Boon Gallery is a long-time member of the Belgian centers in Europe and made its international reputa- Chamber of Art Experts, the Royal Belgian Chamber tion by participating at numerous art fairs (Amsterdam, of Art and Antique Dealers, the CINOA (International Antibes, Brussels, London, Monaco, Moscow and Confederation of Art Dealers) and the French National Paris), and by offering an eclectic range of high-quality Syndicate of Art Dealers. works from a variety of European schools.

The Boon Gallery is a privately-owned, family business that acquires and sells to other art dealers and private clientele worldwide.

Rue des Minimes 24 Jos BOON CEO 1000 Brussels t +32 475 45 49 63 f +32 5 221 26 85 [email protected] www.boongallery.com 88 UNITED STATES

BRICSYS

Bricsys® is a global provider of dwg (AutoCAD file for- ware platform and broad suite of standard APIs required mat) engineering design software brought to market un- to deliver their AutoCAD-based, advanced solutions to der the BricsCAD® brand. Founded in 2002, Bricsys is cost-conscious customers in the AEC, GIS, civil engi- a member of the Open Design Alliance. For additional neering, process and power, and mechanical CAD mar- information about Bricsys, visit www.bricsys.com. The kets. Available in over 18 languages and with hundreds Bricsys flagship product - BricsCAD® - is a powerful CAD of third-party solutions, BricsCAD is so much more than software and development platform unifying the familiar an alternative. Today, BricsCAD is used by more than feature set of native dwg with advanced 2D tools and 150,000 users. Hundreds of global companies are using intelligent 3D direct modeling on Windows and Linux. BricsCAD on a corporate level for their day-to-day CAD The software allows design, engineering and manufac- and engineering activities, including BOSCH GmbH, turing professionals to enter the world of 3D direct mod- BASF, Kajima (Japan), Tyco Fire Products and Nucor eling without the need to leave their familiar AutoCAD- Building Systems. compatible dwg environment, all at a compelling price. BricsCAD provides application developers with the soft-

Bellevue 5/201 Erik DE KEYSER Mark VAN DEN BERGH 9050 Ghent CEO COO t +32 9 244 01 90 f +32 9 244 01 99 [email protected] www.bricsys.com Belgian Economic Mission 89 BROCORENS BERVOETS DEFAUW LAW FIRM

Our law firm, established in Brussels, Belgium, provides corporations in Belgium, Europe and the United States high-level legal services relating to domestic and inter- to some extent. Our firm has established an operational national business. We assist companies in their interna- partnership with a San Francisco-based international tional transactions, operations, litigation and arbitration law firm. within the following specialty areas: intellectual property law, contract law, distribution law, media and new tech- The professional advice rendered has been recognized nologies law, commercial and corporate law, art and as clear, cost effective, and pragmatic by numerous wine law. We provide high-quality and timely services clients. by, among other things, adopting economically justified and solution-oriented approaches.

We elected to remain a small yet independent, and extremely flexible, niche firm. We primarily serve both medium and small enterprises, but handle international

de Broquevillelaan 32 Christian DEFAUW Attorney at 1200 Brussels Law Brussels Bar t +32 2 739 30 30 f +32 2 736 61 55 [email protected] www.bbd-law.be 90 UNITED STATES

BROUWERIJ DE HALVE MAAN

This is the story of an original family brewery from Right from the start, “Brugse Zot” was a great success, Bruges that has never stopped believing in authentic lo- both in and far beyond the city of Bruges. The family was cal beer. Since 1856, six generations have steered the required to expand the brewing activities because of the brewery with one single goal in mind: to offer superior famous, award-winning beer. beer, both in quality and in taste, while respecting the traditional art of brewing. By the end of 2008, “Straffe Hendrik”, a beer once developed and brewed by the Maes-Vanneste family, had In 2005, Xavier Vanneste revived the brewery activities returned to Bruges. It is now being brewed once again after a thorough renovation and modernization of the at the “De Halve Maan” brewery according to the original brewery installation. He launched a new beer under the recipe. name “Brugse Zot”, for which a unique recipe was developed. Since then “De Halve Maan” brewery has become the most visited and fastest growing brewery in Belgium.

Walplein 26 Xavier VANNESTE Caroline 8000 Brugge Managing Director VANDER STRAETEN t +32 50 44 42 22 Consultant f +32 50 44 42 20 [email protected] www.halvemaan.be Belgian Economic Mission 91 BTR SERVICES

BTR Services is a Belgian ICT company specialized in Our product, LetterGen, is a state-of-the-art document the ever-evolving world of banking & insurance; a world generation system based on open standards and capa- that is transforming faster than ever before, and in which ble of both real-time or high-volume generation. financial institutions are reticent to change along with the modern environment. With LetterForms, we offer HTML5 intelligent input screens that provide data for generating complex docu- The “conservative attitude” of these institutions is trans- ments, which can then be enhanced using Letterwriter, forming into a more open view with regard to technical a plugin in MS Word. You can use LetterSigner to manu- and business strategies. Consolidations and migrations ally or digitally sign documents on a tablet PC. are forcing banks & insurance companies to progress down the road of transformations. Changes in legislation have created more complex activities.

Groene Hofstraat 31 Luc VANDERGOTEN Jan POPPE CEO Shareholder 2850 Boom t +32 3 450 89 80 f +32 3 450 89 89 [email protected] www.btr-services.be 92 UNITED STATES

BYTE PARADIGM

Byte Paradigm is an independent provider of electronic Byte Paradigm sells its products and services to OEM system design services and products for testing and de- manufacturers using electronics and semiconduc- bugging electronic systems. Byte Paradigm was incor- tor companies worldwide. Byte Paradigm is proud to porated in Belgium in 2005. include major international companies such as Intel, RFMD, Texas Instruments, Infineon and Cisco among The company designs high-speed digital electronic sys- its hundreds of customers. tems for industrial, data processing applications. Since 2007, it supplies innovative, embedded, electronics testing and debugging solutions. Byte Paradigm was founded by three specialists in electronic hardware and software design - Frédéric Leens, Didier Martiny and Olivier Rasmont, who own 100% of the capital. The main operations are located in Wavre, Belgium.

Avenue molière 18 1300 Wavre t Frédéric LEENS +32 10 84 40 08 CEO f +32 10 28 02 23 [email protected] www.byteparadigm.com Belgian Economic Mission 93 CALCUTTA

Calcutta NV has become one of the main European Our company is built on 3 product lines: players in the market of interior and exterior sun protection, polyester screens and textile wall coverings. Ray-Screen (blinds and screens): modern machinery allows us to manufacture high- Since the company’s foundation in 1848, we have al- quality products. The range includes roller blinds, ways responded to the demand of the market. We have vertical blinds, pleated blinds and roman blinds. also been able to stay ahead of the competition and be a trendsetter. Our products are currently sold in more than Asanderus (wall coverings): 60 countries all over the world with growing success. c alcutta is the main manufacturer of luxurious and exclusive textile wall coverings. Our brand name for these products is Asanderus. The design is timeless, from classical to modern.

Technical textiles: fabrics for underground connections for the cable industry and fabrics for fuel tank protection.

Schoolstraat 20 9940 Sleidinge Yves PUTMAN Tom DUJARDIN t CEO Sales Director +32 9 357 37 95 f +32 9 357 68 13 [email protected] www.asanderus.com www.rayscreen.com 94 UNITED STATES

CARTAMUNDI

Cartamundi was founded in 1970 as a joint venture of Italy, Turkey and Singapore. The company won the 2008 two Belgian, family-owned businesses. The name of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. company, Cartamundi, Latin for “cards of the world”, reflects both a mission and an ambition: to be the world The chance that you have played with cards made by leader in the innovation, production and sales of playing Cartamundi is quite high. UNO® and Monopoly® cards, cards and cards for games. collectable cards like Yu-Gi-Oh!®, Pokémon® or Magic the Gathering® are manufactured in the Cartamundi fac- In 2012, the company has achieved this continuous tories, and who hasn’t seen the James Bond® cards of mission with a sales turnover of EUR 152 million and the movies “Casino Royale” and “Skyfall”. a workforce of more than 1,300 people in its factories in Belgium, Germany, the UK, Poland, the USA, Brazil, And last but not least, Cartamundi is ready for the future; Mexico and India, and its sales offices in the Netherlands, its iCards form a bridge between the world of cards and France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, the virtual games world!

Visbeekstraat 22 Chris VAN DOORSLAER 2300 Turnhout CEO t +32 14 42 02 01 f +32 14 42 82 54 [email protected] www.cartamundi.com Belgian Economic Mission 95 CBLUE

Founded in 2007, CBlue is a young dynamic and con- Crédit Agricole, Danone, EADS IBA, LU, LVMH, Société stantly expanding computer consulting company. Générale, Suez Environnement, etc.

CBlue provides computer consulting services such as Thanks to our flexible, tailor-made solutions, the CBlue system and network administration and high-quality web team can guarantee high-quality support to every hosting. In addition, CBlue has particular expertise in e- customer. Learning and serious game content delivery. Our customers are, e.g., web agencies, e-Learning content publishers, or game designers. CBlue brings its technical expertise to the delivery and the exploitation of such content.

Based in Namur (Belgium), the company is present on the national and international market. Here are some of our prestigious references: Astrium, Bayer, Carrefour,

Centre Technologique Rue du Séminaire 22 Arnaud LIGOT CEO 5000 Namur t +32 81 36 36 36 f +32 81 36 36 39 [email protected] www.cblue.be 96 UNITED STATES

CE+T POWER

Making sure that your business keeps going even when Founded in 1937, CE+T Power has been specializing your electric power source fails is our daily mission at in power electronics since the 1960s and invented the CE+T Power. modular inverter in the late 1980s.

Whatever the power source (DC or AC), our inverters, We capitalize on the diversity of our global organiza- modular UPS, remote line powering and off-grid power- tion to empower your business’s continuity by providing ing solutions will be there to ensure the continuation of modular, highly efficient AC & DC power solutions that your critical applications. will help you control your operating expenses and reduce your carbon footprint. Reliability. Simplicity. Low financial impact. These aren’t just buzzwords for us at CE+T Power! They are the criteria on which we base every decision we make when developing our products. In addition, we use our over 60 years of expertise in power solutions to help you solve any issue you might encounter in this field.

Daniel RIXHON Rue du Charbonnage 12 Business Development 4020 Liège Manager t +32 4 345 67 00 [email protected] www.cet-power.com Belgian Economic Mission 97 CHAPOO

Chapoo® provides a cloud-based platform for project For more information about Chapoo, information management and collaboration with full- visit www.chapoo.com. featured REST API and an integrated data repository for live queries and reports.

The Software-as-a-Service platform is applicable across industries and application domains with proven success in managing complex Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry projects.

The service allows project managers, designers, engineers and related contributors, whether employees, contractors, suppliers or clients, to manage costs, elimi- nate waste and improve productivity through better collaboration, communication and coordination.

Bellevue 5/202 Erik DE KEYSER Mark VAN DEN BERGH Jurgen SCHEPERS CEO COO Product Manager 9050 Ghent t +32 9 244 01 20 f +32 9 244 01 29 [email protected] www.chapoo.com 98 UNITED STATES

CHEQROOM

CHEQROOM is an innovative, online platform that helps Has a simple and clear interface SMEs easily manage and track their valuable equip- powerful and eye-catching UI ment (e.g., computers, construction equipment, hospi- gets things done - very little typing needed thanks to tal devices, bike rentals, etc.). It removes the need for QR codes specialist hardware and/or software by using a unique S olves the inventory management headache combination of QR code stickers and back office magic. everything in one place - available from your desktop or on the road CHEQROOM gives small business owners a clear view No hassle - strong, durable vinyl QR code stickers of their equipment because it: are included for FREE! S tores your inventory in the cloud Combines smartphones & QR code stickers access items & their status from anywhere at any time Inventory tracking was the original killer app of QR codes no need for special servers or even backups u sing big corporation technologies to solve small Requires no upfront investments business problems no need for special hardware or tools simple & straightforward subscriptions with affordable pricing plans

Vincent THEETEN Witte Paterstraat 4 CEO and Founder 1040 Brussels t +32 475 51 33 65 [email protected] www.cheqroom.com Belgian Economic Mission 99 CHEZ LEON

Chez Léon is probably the best Brussels restaurant-fries Not to be missed, the new blond and full-bodied “Léon shop in the world! Beer”, brewed in Belgium exclusively for our restaurant in the heart of Brussels. Within a stone’s throw from the Grand Place, Chez Léon features 420 seats located in 9 historical houses and is Open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Belgium’s largest restaurant. Its banquet rooms, situ- and from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. ated on the first floor, have a seating capacity of 18 up to 232 people.

It all started in 1893 with just five tables, but through its simplicity, its direct and warm welcome, the picturesque atmosphere and its Belgian cuisine, Chez Léon has won the hearts of the national and international public.

Rue des Bouchers 18 1000 Brussels Thierry SCHEERS Olivier VAN WEIJNEN t Sales Manager Manager Quality & +32 2 511 14 15 Production f +32 2 514 02 31 [email protected] [email protected] www.chezleon.be 100 UNITED STATES

CISCO BENELUX

Since its creation in 1984, San Jose (CA) based Cisco Cisco develops solutions in following areas: Borderless has shaped the future of the Internet by creating unprec- Networks, Security, Mobility, Collaboration, Data Center, edented value and opportunity for our customers, em- Cloud, IP-NGN, Video. ployees, investors and ecosystem partners. We see the “Internet of everything” as the next big thing. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, Cisco invests over 12% of its revenue in R&D. More than companies, and countries to increase productivity, im- 1/3 of the 70,000+ employees are in engineering. prove customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous In Belgium Cisco employs over 700 people, of which 300 with the Internet, as well as with the productivity im- high level engineers in Diegem and over 100 video de- provements that Internet business solutions provide. velopment engineers in Kortrijk.

At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, We also support 69 authorized Network Academies, live, play and learn. with 141 certified instructors who educate over 7,000 students/year.

CISCO BENELUX De Kleetlaan 6A Pol VANBIERVLIET 1831 Diegem Managing Director Cisco T +32 495 55 71 20 BeLux F +32 2 778 46 89 [email protected] www.cisco.com Belgian Economic Mission 101 CITOBI

Citobi is active in the eCRM (electronic customer relationship marketing) and 1-to-1 marketing fields.

Since its debut in 2000, it has been a clear leader in relationship marketing solutions in Belgium and Europe.

Citobi designs, creates and implements advanced eCRM and 1-to-1 marketing applications for blue chip clients (top 20 pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer & Novartis, Toyota, Kia, Phillips, Cetelem, Sony, major TV broadcasters, etc.).

Citobi is the developer of Actito, a unique relationship marketing software suite used by hundreds of marketers around the world.

Rue de Clairvaux 8 Kenya ROSE Jonathan WUURMAN CEO Account Manager 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 10 45 85 14 f +32 10 45 85 23 [email protected] www.citobi.com 102 UNITED STATES

CMS DE BACKER

At CMS, we have 2,800 legal and tax advisers in 53 of- To be the preferred provider of legal and tax services in fices. Our size means we have the most extensive foot- Belgium. print of any firm in Europe. This is one of the reasons clients choose CMS. Other reasons include our interna- To be innovative: we support our clients every step of the tional sector and practice expertise and our outstand- way, helping them keep pace with the latest changes as ing reputation in key markets. Beyond Europe, CMS is well as being aware of what is over the horizon. a growing force in Russia, China, North Africa and South America. To build long-term relationships with our clients: our clients’ business is also our business. CMS De Backer provides complete legal and tax services/solutions to its clients. With more than 80 lawyers in Brussels, Antwerp and Luxembourg, we aim:

Chaussée de la Hulpe 178 1170 Brussels Renaud DUPONT Arnaud VAN OEKEL t +32 2 743 69 00 Lawyer - Partner Lawyer - Partner f +32 2 743 69 01 [email protected] [email protected] www.cms-db.com Belgian Economic Mission 103 COMODIT

ComodIT: redefining IT management With ComodIT, you move up the stack, beyond cloud and virtualization management, and take care of what is ComodIT is an innovative software platform that formal- going on inside the virtual machine. izes, integrates and orchestrates the various operational processes of IT management. ComodIT provides a best of breed DevOps approach together with enterprise features such as identity manage- Our technology is based on a human-friendly, descrip- ment, access control, compliance, and auditing; but we tive approach. From a simple web user interface, you also centralize your configuration management, track can describe the blueprint of your complete infrastruc- compliance and orchestrate complex scenarios. ture and then build, install, migrate or duplicate hundreds of servers and applications, on site or in any ComodIT reduces costs through automation, increases cloud. In one click. revenues through faster deployment, and improves quality and compliance by formalizing IT requirements.

Liège Science Park Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais 3 Daniel BARTZ CEO 4031 Angleur t +32 4 372 93 15 f +32 4 365 23 46 [email protected] www.comodit.com 104 UNITED STATES

CROWELL & MORING

Crowell & Moring LLP is a full-service international law nesses expanding into new European and US markets, firm based in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York, etc. We also provide the full array of intellectual property Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Anchorage, legal services to assist companies in exploiting, maintain- London, and Brussels. Our Brussels team cooperates ing and enforcing IP rights (matters relating to patents, closely with its counterparts in the USA. Our clients are trademarks, designs, copyrights, counterfeiting, piracy telecom operators, airlines, biotechnological and chemi- and unfair competition, etc.). The Brussels International cal companies, pharmaceutical companies, IT service Trade Law team advises in all core areas of international providers, software developers, manufacturers of luxury trade: anti-fraud investigations, export controls and eco- goods, investment funds, etc. Our Brussels corporate and nomic sanctions and issues related to preferential trade transactional lawyers are experienced in a wide variety of agreements, customs tariff treatment and duty recovery, transactional, corporate governance and financing mat- dispute settlement, etc. ters, both inside and outside the EU, with particular experience in transactions involving international investments, such as joint venture agreements, the establishment of new branches and subsidiaries for international busi-

Rue Joseph Stevens 7 1000 Brussels Emmanuel GYBELS Jan-Diederik LINDEMANS t +32 2 282 40 82 Partner Counsel f +32 2 230 63 99 [email protected] [email protected] www.crowell.com Belgian Economic Mission 105 CVWAREHOUSE

CVWarehouse is an online recruitment solution that ATSs are very similar to customer relationship manage- helps companies save time and money in the recruitment systems, but are designed for recruitment tracking ment process and hire the best candidates by measur- purposes. ing all the recruitment efforts. Companies using CVWarehouse include McDonalds, An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software appli- Nespresso, Q8, Texaco, UZA, UZ Brussel, Kinepolis, cation that facilitates the electronic handling of applica- etc. CVWarehouse is available in 10 languages and is tions and candidates. currently used in more than 15 countries.

An ATS can be implemented on any company website, depending on the needs of the company. Not only big companies can profit from the use of an ATS system; smaller companies or organizations with a small number of vacan- cies per year will also find that they are saving time and money in their recruitment processes and activities.

Lambertmontstraat 10 Inge GEERDENS CEO 2000 Antwerp t +32 3 202 42 20 f +32 3 248 64 91 [email protected] www.cvwarehouse.com 106 UNITED STATES

DANTASY FOILS

Dantasy Foils is a dealer and supplier of all kind of glass We have created a new product using our knowledge of films (window films). glass foils: a writable, magnetic glass board that can be manufactured in different shapes and all kind of colors. We offer an extensive range of privacy foils that can be Logos and designs can be added according to the inte- customized with a digital print or decorative design. If rior of the office. you want to give your design a personal touch, we’ll create it for you!

Our sun protection films can reflect up to 80% of solar energy and help to maintain cooler temperatures inside your home or office, even at higher outside temperatures. You will save significantly on energy costs.

Prins Albertstraat 2 Daisy VAN POUCKE Geert DE 9100 Sint-Niklaas General Director SCHOENMACKER t +32 476 44 95 40 Managing Director f +32 3 765 06 12 [email protected] www.dantasyfoils.com Belgian Economic Mission 107 DE WOLF & PARTNERS

De Wolf & Partners is an independent, Belgian, busi- Moreover, De Wolf & Partners has built strong relation- ness law firm specializing in most of the areas of law ships with both US clients and US law firms over the with which corporations may be faced. years.

Our lawyers are used to working together as multidisciplinary teams to provide the full-service capabilities required. Their advisory skills are ideally supplemented with their use of alternative dispute resolution.

Founded in 1998, the firm is present in Belgium, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Africa.

We are a partner of choice when it comes to providing advice and assistance to colleagues and clients in need of an international approach.

Place du Champ de Mars 2 1050 Brussels Philippe SNEL t Partner-lawyer +32 2 289 64 64 f +32 2 503 48 58 [email protected] [email protected] www.dewolf-law.be 108 UNITED STATES

DECISION EXPERTS

Decision Experts has built up expertise in approach- Process Engineering: We have the tools and expe- ing complex strategic decisions using decision-making rience to support an organization in managing the theories, dynamic system modeling, and management required process changes. solutions. We offer services to leading businesses, public institutions and non-governmental organizations, Analytics and Solution Development: We create with a special focus on the pharmaceutical and biotech the most appropriate solution to address a client’s sectors. Our range of services can be summarized as specific business needs (patient flow model, price follows: referencing model, tracking and reporting solutions, web-based price and forecasting platform, etc.) Business Strategy: We help evaluate the implica- tions of various strategic options, quantify their ex- pected results, and identify the right levers in order to develop a solid business strategic plan.

Avenue du Japon 35 Frédéric ROLLAND Mark TURCKSIN 1420 Braine-l'Alleud Partner Partner t +32 2 340 19 22 f +32 2 340 19 29 [email protected] www.decision-experts.com Belgian Economic Mission 109 DELOITTE

The leading audit and consulting practice in Belgium, In the financial year 2012, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Deloitte offers value added services in audit, accounting, Limited realized a global turnover of USD 31.3 billion, tax, consulting and financial advisory services. with approximately 200,000 employees in more than 150 countries. Deloitte Belgium employs over 2,600 people in 11 offices across the country, serving national and international Visit www.deloitte.be for more information. companies from all market segments (large, mid-market and SME), and the public sector.

In the financial year 2012 turnover reached EUR 334 million.

The Belgian service provider is part of the international Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited network of member firms.

Berkenlaan 8B Franciskus van DAELE Mieke VAN ZANDWEGHE Senior Advisor for Senior Manager, Head 1831 Diegem International and Government Belgian Desk, New York t +32 2 600 60 00 Affairs f +32 2 600 60 01 [email protected] www.deloitte.be 110 UNITED STATES

DELPHI GENETICS

Founded in 2001, Delphi Genetics S.A., located in to Sanofi-Pasteur and GSK for the production of human Gosselies (Belgium), develops products and technolo- recombinant proteins used as vaccines and a broad li- gies for genetic engineering and for protein expression censing agreement with Merck-MSD was announced in in bacteria by using its unique expertise in the field of October 2012 for use in human and animal health. plasmid stabilization systems.

The StabyExpress technology allows proteins and pDNA to be produced without the use of antibiotics. This is of special importance for large-scale protein or pDNA production in the biopharmaceutical industry. The StabyExpress technology enables the implementation of a completely “antibiotic-free” production platform, thus complying with the latest FDA/USDA and EMA recom- mendations. The StabyExpress technology is licensed

Rue Antoine de St Exupery 5 Guy HELIN 6041 Gosselies CBO t +32 71 25 10 00 f +32 71 37 60 57 [email protected] www.delphigenetics.com Belgian Economic Mission 111 DELY WAFELS

The Brussels waffle is a culinary monument in Belgium, Why should you choose Dely’s frozen, artisanal waffles and with good reason: this traditional delicacy is light, made according to an authentic recipe? That’s easy! delicious and heart-warming. It makes the ideal They are made with the very best ingredients. breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert. Their quality is guaranteed thanks to extensive and The “Belgian Waffle” became a household name after frequent inspections. the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The combination of a We offer recipes with and without yeast to suit every- Brussels waffle with whipped cream and fresh strawber- one’s tastes. ries was a gigantic success. Various newspapers report- You never have leftovers because you only use the ed “the phenomenon”. waffles that you need; the rest remain in the freezer. The Brussels waffle has a very light structure; it is crunchy Our frozen waffles are very easy to prepare: a few on the outside and soft on the inside. It is recognizable minutes in a pre-heated oven, toaster or waffle iron due to its size, rectangular shape and deep, large, square and they’re ready! indentations. The Brussels waffle is eaten warm, sprin- Different sizes of frozen waffles: 3 x 4 Minis (40 g), 3 kled with powdered sugar or covered in whipped cream. x 5 and 4 x 6 Maxi (80 g). We think ahead and are innovative: we were the first to develop a delicious, savory Brussels waffle with olive oil. This waffle is ideal as a salty snack, an ap- petizer or during a standing buffet. Discover our customized solutions for the food service and retail sector.

Rue de l'Abattoir 33 Davy VAN POUCKE Ellen TOURNOIS CEO CEO 7700 Mouscron t +32 56 34 08 80 f +32 56 34 18 80 [email protected] www.dely.be 112 UNITED STATES

DENNIS GOEDHEID - FORMER CEO OF PRINTCONCEPT.COM

Twelve years ago, I founded the online printing company I am looking for opportunities to take over a company in PrintConcept.com. Since then, the company has grown the US, running or setting up a local office for a Belgian from 2 to 150 employees and had a turnover of almost (European) company, to be a distributor or importer (either USD 20 million in 2012. We are by far the market leader for American companies in Europe or for European com- in Belgium (with two brands: PrintConcept.be and Flyer. panies in the US), or starting something completely new. be) and active in seven countries. There are two main production facilities, one in Belgium (Bruges) for the If you have any ideas or business opportunities, please European market and one in Morocco (Marrakesh) for don’t hesitate to contact me. the North African market.

As a real entrepreneur, and after being the CEO of PrintConcept.com for 12 years, it is time for me to start a new challenge.

Dennis GOEDHEID Prieelstraat 3 bus 3 CEO 2610 Wilrijk t +32 486 23 66 08 [email protected] be.linkedin.com/in/dennisgoedheid/ Belgian Economic Mission 113 DIGITAL GRAPHICS

Digital Graphics (.be) offers services and quality products for most stages of animation and visual effects creation, and develops innovative software solutions for increased creativity, flexibility and efficiency at a re- duced cost. In almost twenty years of existence, Digital Graphics has to its credit more than 65 movies, including 33 feature films, with many awards or recognitions and two Oscar nominations.

Rue de l'Abbaye 47/11 Dr. Ir. Marc UMé Managing Director 4432 Alleur Technical Director t +32 4 247 29 01 f +32 4 247 13 17 [email protected] www.digitalgraphics.be 114 UNITED STATES

dINK

In these times of doing more with less, enterprises rely ing to collect market feedback and valuable insight into on d!NK to make the sales process more effective. the sales process and the customer journey. d!NK’s Sales Engagement realises strategic sales objectives like value selling, consultative selling and cus- d!NK is more than technology. We have substantial ex- tomer journey-aware selling. perience in translating the sales and marketing strategy into sales tools. This experience ranges from sales pro- d!NK Sales Engagement has been deployed with 15 en- cess analysis, sales impact analysis, content definition, terprises in over 60 projects. Over 2500 reps in 9 coun- content production and training services. tries are daily using the sales tools created with dINK to engage with prospects and customers.

The d!NK toolkit provides the sales field force with amazing sales tools to sell more & faster and enables market-

Jan DHEEDENE Oudebaan 2 Managing Director 2350 Vosselaar t +32 3 808 45 01 [email protected] www.dink.eu Belgian Economic Mission 115 DOODLE

Doodle.be is a Belgian SME specialized in tailor-made web application development for corporate and institutional companies.

Its core business activities are specific needs-focused content management systems, including non-exhaus- tive features such as event registration forms, user subscriptions and documents management.

Doodle.be also develops web-based SaaS products target- ing small businesses. Its main products include a reminder sending service and a real-time Twitter aggregation, mod- eration, and display service for companies’ events.

Alexis SERNEELS CEO Chaussée d'Alsemberg 367 1190 Brussels t +32 2 343 03 48 [email protected] www.doodle.be 116 UNITED STATES

DREAMWALL

Dreamwall provides services for 2D and 3D animated movies or TV series, channel branding, motion graphics, special effects, 3D visualizations, virtual set design and integration, virtual studio operations, web design and more.

Our location makes us eligible for the Belgian “Tax Shelter” support program and regional support from Wallimage.

Léon PERAHIA Rue Jules Destrée 52 Administrator General 6001 Marcinelle t +32 71 60 01 60 [email protected] www.dreamwall.be Belgian Economic Mission 117 EARLYTRACKS

Knowbel-EarlyTracks is a spin-off of the UCL special- Domain-Specific Search Engines (DSSE): we have de- ized in text mining, a field of data science focusing on the veloped search capabilities tuned to leverage and meet extraction, structuring and processing of the information specific domain/user needs. Our value proposition is en- contained in text. Our company’s assets are a long-stand- hanced user experience by making information as trans- ing and internationally recognized technical expertise in parent as possible; natural language processing combined with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our long-term vision is to provide News Aggregation Framework (Metamind): After a long- tailored, machine-readable data to companies looking to term partnership with technical, regional and industrial explore the value of information contained in free text. actors, we have developed a framework that could ag- gregate and structure a flow of documents (e.g. news Knowbel-EarlyTracks is meeting a strong demand in articles) in near-real time. the healthcare and media (rich media and news media) industries. Parallel to these high value-added, commercial developments, Knowbel-EarlyTracks is also actively commercializing:

Brice de BEHAULT Patrick WATRIN CEO CTO Place de l’Université 25 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 10 45 72 23 [email protected] www.earlytracks.com 118 UNITED STATES

ECHOESYS

Good external resource at the right time Echoesys can directly target the resource wanted through consultation with a larger number of suppliers, without exclusion, while reducing this task to the management of one. Echoesys provides a practical and effective solution for problems related to the acquisition and management of external staff. Echoesys can directly act on the efficiency of searches done in a competitive market using an assessment of the profiles based on your criteria, on the hidden management costs and on the unit price, all while giving customers the opportunity to reach new suppliers and set up contracts with freelancers directly.

Rue des Vétérinaires 45 bte 1204 1070 Brussels Ibrahim OUASSARI t +32 2 880 99 60 General Manager f +32 2 378 27 81 [email protected] [email protected] www.echoesys.com Belgian Economic Mission 119 ECONATION

EcoNation developed the 'LightCatcher', the first active EcoNation’s technology has a proven track record in and intelligent daylight system in the world. With only nine countries as of today, both in industrial and public 1% roof opening, the LightCatcher can provide enough buildings. light for 100% of the floor. It allows to switch off artificial light fittings for up to 3650 hours per year. Its impact on environment are 8 times higher than for solar panels.

On top of that, EcoNation developed a new business model, through proprietary technology and a custom- ised financial model, whereby it invests in clients’ energy savings. By implementing the LightCatcher technology, based on intelligent skylight and performance monitoring, EcoNation can lower clients’ energy costs immediately, without any upfront investment, with guaranteed results.

Kerkstraat 108 Leo GOOVAERTS Christiane CESAR Chairman Chair of General Meetings 9050 Gentbrugge t +32 9 241 52 53 f +32 9 220 50 35 [email protected] www.econation.be 120 UNITED STATES

EPPA

EPPA is a specialized management consultancy that Established in 1987, EPPA is a respected, multi-discipli- creates value for its clients by helping them to manage nary and multi-cultural consultancy with a pan-European risks and opportunities arising from the ever chang- reach. Our impressive track record in resolving major ing European political, regulatory and socio-economic challenges related to public policy, regulatory affairs and landscape. EPPA has an unparalleled track record in societal issues is founded upon our in-depth knowledge, assisting high-technology companies, whether in semi- understanding and appreciation of the European and conductors, instrument manufacture, chemicals, crop national political interface. Our unique approach is so protection or biocides, to navigate European issues. successful because we focus on creating a constructive EPPA has authored a record number of exemptions to dialogue with policy-makers; a dialogue that is cognizant the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive as of Europe’s rich cultural diversity. well as numerous inclusions under the Crop Protection legislation. Furthermore, EPPA has also obtained sev- See: www.reachimpact.org and www.eppa.com eral REACH substance dossier successes for its clients, most notably for cobalt and cadmium.

Place du Luxembourg 2 Julius WALLER 1050 Brussels Partner t +32 2 735 82 30 f +32 2 735 44 12 [email protected]. www.eppa.com Belgian Economic Mission 121 ESSENSIUM

RTLS technology provider Essensium is a Belgian indoor and outdoor applications. This platform provides company and a spin-off from the Imec research center, 30-cm accuracy on position detection and uses a radio specializing in low-power wireless and embedded soft- technique that allows for a much longer range as well as ware and hardware solutions. It started as a fabless more reliable operation in unfriendly RF environments semiconductor company, combining expertise in custom such as “metal walled rooms” and “high-metal environ- silicon design for portable, wireless and low-power ap- ments. A key feature is the resistance to interference plications. Together with a strongly embedded software from reflected signals, adding to the uniqueness of our division, Essensium provides System-On-Chip products solution in terms of accuracy/range combination. This and design services to original equipment manufactur- platform targets asset tracking for various logistics ap- ers, design agencies and ASSP suppliers. Gradually, plications as well as people tracking in hospitals and it also developed its own patented Real Time Location secured environments. System (RTLS) platform called LOST (Location technology for Sensor Tracking), which is unique for its high For more information on Essensium, accuracy, long range and extreme low power for both please visit www.essensium.com.

Gaston Geenslaan 9 Johan DANNEELS CEO 3001 Leuven t +32 16 28 65 00 f +32 16 28 65 01 [email protected] www.essensium.com 122 UNITED STATES

EUROGENTEC

Eurogentec is an FDA-inspected, contract manufacturer We have developed over 85 different GMP biophar- of microbial-derived, injectable biopharmaceuticals (re- maceutical processes and QP has released approxi- combinant proteins, protein conjugates, plasmid DNA, mately 500 batches. Eurogentec operates 2 facilities and BSL2 vaccines) for clinical trials and market supply. in California, both ISO certified (9001 and 13485) for production of reagents for research institutions and We are a full service, contract manufacturing organiza- diagnostic companies. tion (CMO) with expertise in the use of E. coli, P. pasto- ris, S. cerevisiae and biosafety level 2 organisms for the production of biologicals. Our solutions include in-house development of high cell-density fermentation, purifica- tion, and quality control methods; API formulation; current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cell banking; cGMP drug substance and drug product manufacturing; ICH stability studies; and Qualified Person (QP) for the release of drug substance and drug product.

Rue Bois Saint-Jean 5 Jean-Pierre DELWART Pascal BOLON Philippe LEDENT Takamune YASUDA 4102 Seraing CEO Biologics Sales & Marketing Head of Process Transfer Chief Operating Officer t +32 4 372 74 00 Manager and Development f +32 4 372 75 00 [email protected] www.eurogentec.com Belgian Economic Mission 123 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA CLINICAL RESEARCH

We are a leading, global, clinical research organization CROs make as partners to the development of new medi- (CRO) in the EMEA & Asia region that has developed sig- cines and new treatments. Our value lies in the top qual- nificant expertise to assist our clients in the pharmaceutical, ity services that exceed the expectation of our clients. Our biotechnology and medical device industries in expediting tools include the latest technologies to ensure quality and the time-to-market in order to bring safe and effective treat- accelerate time-to-market for our clients. ments to the global marketplace for the patients who need them. These include a broad range of clinical development With our extensive experience and dedicated team, we capabilities, integrated advanced technologies, regulatory help you plan and manage your trials from beginning to affairs consulting, and commercialization services. end, from study design and feasibility to patient recruitment, clinical monitoring, document and data management. We strive to empower product development through designing and developing highly reliable medical develop- From Phase I to Phase IV, we leverage our facilities and ment services for mission-critical products and applica- therapeutic expertise to ensure that studies of any size re- tions. We are committed to demonstrating the strategic ceive the same attention to detail, the same sophisticated, value of clinical outsourcing and the important contribution clinical services; and the same commitment to regulatory compliance. We work closely and directly with investigators and sites to ensure that the right information is given and collected and that all protocols are followed and deadlines are met. Our tools and processes help you avoid the costs, risks and delays due to errors and poor planning that all too often curse clinical trials.

Randstraat 11 Serge DEHON CEO 3680 Opoeteren t +32 470 12 01 40 f +32 89 79 42 32 [email protected] www.emeacr.org 124 UNITED STATES

EUROSENSE

The EUROSENSE Group, founded in 1964, consists ments), photo interpretation, aerial thermography, pro- of several branches in Belgium, the Netherlands, cessing and interpretation of aerial and satellite images, Germany, France, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria production of photogrammetric and topographic maps, and Romania. The main office of our group is located in GIS consultancy, inventory of forests and natural re- Wemmel (Belgium). The EUROSENSE Group employs sources, digital orthophotography, cartography, hydrog- a staff of approximately 200 highly specialized mem- raphy, environmental studies, and many other activities. bers: engineers, geographers, topographers, etc. EUROSENSE offers highly accurate and technological solutions in all of these disciplines. EUROSENSE has been an active player in geo-information services for almost 50 years now.

All services offered by the EUROSENSE Group are fully integrated within the group: aerial photography, aerial LIDAR (aerial laser scanning for height measure-

Nerviërslaan 54 Emile MAES Frederik WAÛTERS 1780 Wemmel CEO General Operations Manager t +32 2 460 70 00 f +32 2 460 49 58 [email protected] www.eurosense.com Belgian Economic Mission 125 E-XSTREAM ENGINEERING

e-Xstream Engineering, an MSC software company, is a Design and manufacture innovative, high-perfor- leading, global engineering software company, fully fo- mance composite parts to maintain leadership cused on the modeling of advanced composite materials and structures. Digimat, the material modeling solution Optimally minimize the weight, cost and time-to- by e-Xstream, provides state-of-the-art technology to market for composite industrial parts accurately predict the properties of a large mix of composite materials, saving manufacturers design and test- Tackle the influence of processing in the final perfor- ing time, as well as resources. mances of a composite part

Major material suppliers and end users across the in- Predict failure, fatigue and creep properties of a dustries use Digimat to design and manufacture innova- composite structure tive, high-performance products. Digimat allows you to: For more information on e-Xstream and Digimat, please Investigate and predict the behavior of a large mix of visit www.e-Xstream.com. composite materials

Axis Park – Building H Rue Emile Francqui 9 Roger ASSAKER CEO of e-Xstream Engineering 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert Chief Material Scientist at t +32 10 68 07 52 MSC Software f +32 10 84 07 67 [email protected] www.e-xstream.com 126 UNITED STATES

EXTREMIS

Extremis has a mission: to combine intelligent design only reach the end customer in the best condition if we based on Flemish common sense with our famous pay the necessary attention to these stages and by us- Burgundian lifestyle. ing a well-organized network of dealers who do not just sell products, but completely agree with and support the How? By creating a whole range of extraordinary furniture brand’s philosophy. uniting exceptional functionality and timeless design. And that cobbler? In Extremis’ case, he sticks to his last: The result? Much more than just a range of furniture; designing outdoor furniture. Right from the start, with all it’s a lifestyle that brings people together, that lets them the technical challenges this choice implies, and with all enjoy life together. the expertise built up over the years.

The slogan“Tools for togetherness” was not a random Facts & figures choice. For Extremis, assembly, quality control and dis- In 5 years time we managed to secure a solid posi- tribution are also of major importance. The products will tion on the international design market. Export is 78% of our total turnover. Extremis is popular in its neighbouring countries, as well as in the USA and the Middle East. Several designs are patented proving that Extremis is not only about design but also and primarily about technological innovation. “Design follows function” is much more than just a slogan.

Couthoflaan 20B Deliveries take 3 weeks from order date. Stock Paul DE SMET 8972 Poperinge Sales And Export Manager management represents a considerable cost for t +32 57 34 60 20 f +32 57 34 60 29 Extremis, it is also the company’s real strength. [email protected] www.extremis.be Belgian Economic Mission 127 EYEPEA

EYEPEA is a systems integrator providing communications solutions built on Open Source software. Our solutions include: voice over IP, unified communications and contact center. Our customers are medium to large organizations across Europe.

Jacques GRIPEKOVEN Managing Director Avenue Champagne 3 1480 Saintes t +32 2 391 43 70 [email protected] www.eyepea.eu 128 UNITED STATES

FIELD FISHER WATERHOUSE LLP

Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) is a major European become one of the leading media and technology law law firm with offices in Brussels, London, Manchester, firms in the Belgian market. Hamburg, Munich, Paris and Palo Alto. In this capacity, it advises and represents some of the FFW’s Brussels office was founded in April 2007 and major players in the Belgian (e.g. Telenet, uMedia, currently employs 44 lawyers (including 16 partners). Studio 100) and the international (e.g. Getty Images, Live Nation, eBay) media and technology landscape. The Brussels office is full service (all areas of law) firm, but with a particular focus on the areas of law relevant for the media and technology sectors.

By combining its market-leading intellectual property practice with specific media-related tax and media- related regulatory expertise, FFW Brussels has indeed

Louis Schmidtlaan 29 1040 Brussels Stijn DEBAENE Pierre-Philippe Hakim HAOUIDEG t +32 2 742 70 00 Partner HENDRICKX Senior Associate f +32 2 742 71 00 Partner [email protected] [email protected] www.ffw.com Belgian Economic Mission 129 FISHING CACTUS

Fishing Cactus is a game development studio special- Fishing Cactus is also one of the leading Kinect teams ized in multiplatform development. With a team of 30 in Europe and was one of the first game studios ever to people, we have already created over 50 games with use the Kinect technology in the development of serious developers such as SEGA, Ubisoft, Bigben Interactive, games, especially in the medical world. Playfirst and many others. We are confident we can be of great added value for any You can find Creatures 4, which is still under develop- third party work or original IP’s development. ment, After Burner Climax for iOS, and the Shift series on mobile, in partnership with Armor games, among our most famous titles.

Thanks to our own development engine, MOJITO, our team is able to take on technical challenges that only a few teams can manage.

Rue René Descartes 1/1 Laurent GRUMIAUX Commercial Director 7000 Mons t +32 65 22 58 86 f +32 65 22 58 86 [email protected] www.fishingcactus.com 130 UNITED STATES

FOURNY

For more than 65 years now, FOURNY nv has been de- FOURNY nv is a European market leader in adhesives veloping and producing industrial adhesives for the fol- systems for synthetic roofing membranes. Some of our lowing industries: automotive, roofing and construction, specialties are sprayable adhesives and MS polymers flooring (cork, parquet, carpet), leather, and furniture. for roofing membranes like EPDM, TPO, PVC and FOURNY nv is specialized in tailor-made adhesives fleece-back membranes. that meet the specific requirements of our clients when it comes to quality, application method and industrial standards. Our product range covers solvent-based, water-based, MS polymers, 2-component polyurethane and 2- component epoxy adhesives. We develop contact adhesives, single-sided adhesives, sprayable adhesives, and so much more.

Hoeikensstraat 1 Guy NIES 2830 Willebroek CEO t +32 3 886 27 70 f +32 3 886 28 80 [email protected] www.fourny.be Belgian Economic Mission 131 FREEDELITY

Freedelity develops, markets and sells innovative so- for capturing nothing but top-quality data. Freedelity’s lutions for the belgian electronic identity card (the eid) services and solutions are easily scalable internation- thanks to a powerful CRM platform that allows busi- ally thanks to STORK and similar initiatives that support nesses of all sizes and types to rapidly create, feed and countries worldwide in the implementation and deploy- leverage rock-solid databases through an extensive set ment of electronic identity cards (and accompanying of rich features: an advanced data manipulation engine; services for citizens and businesses). in europe, the eid an integrated, multi-channel communication platform; is already available in Belgium, Germany, Spain, Turkey, and a huge number of analytical and statistical tools. Italy, Portugal, Estonia and The Netherlands. Freedelity also creates applications to feed new and existing databases with the most reliable data sources; for example, “loyalty” is a complete customer loyalty solution that uses the eid as an universal loyalty card, and “onshow” is a mobile data acquisition solution for apple™ and android™ devices that relies on the eid

Rue du Panier vert 70 Sébastien BUYSSE Stéphane DE BIOLLEY Co-founder and CTO Sales Director 1400 Nivelles t +32 2 880 98 36 f +32 2 416 65 06 [email protected] www.freedelity.be 132 UNITED STATES

GEMOTIONS

Gemotions can suit companies as well as scout units, families and groups of friends. this new concept allows you to discover - or rediscover - a region, a city or to simply spend a nice day in the open air.

Gemotions offers indeed different types of treasure hunts, the clues of which, allowing you to reach the next stage and win the game, reach you on your cell phone, via text messages. a game as old as the hills that a belgian entrepreneur adapted to current tastes but that still remains instructive and exceedingly fun!

Philippe DEPUYDT Guillaume VAN DELSEN Clos du Verger 11 CEO Software Engineer 1380 Lasne t +32 2 652 35 31 [email protected] www.gemotions.be Belgian Economic Mission 133 GONEXT - DEAL SQUARE

Deal Square is the first open and independent platform in Deal Square will not intervene in any later stage of a trans- Belgium to bring together business owners, investors and action such as due diligence, negotiations, documentation advisors who are actively looking to share efficient, online or closing. information about SME transactions. Deal Square can help to bridge the gap between, on the Obviously, professional advisors can play a vital role in one hand: structuring a deal and disseminating it within their usual network of known investors. However, no advisor can well-established and performing companies that are guarantee full access to the market. experiencing difficulties in financing their strategic projects and are ready to open up their capital to new Inform & connect: Deal Square’s objective is to broadcast partners to do so; efficient information about new transactions (inform) and to companies that are facing a potential change of owner- open up the existing networks of business owners, inves- ship in the coming years due to a generation change; or tors and advisors and bring them together in a common new, innovative businesses needing investors, en- place (connect). trepreneurs and industrial partners to support their growth

and on the other hand: investors having partially or totally left the volatile financial markets to seize new opportunities in the form of non-listed companies, either through direct investments Avenue Joseph Wybran 40 or through dedicated professional investment funds; or 1070 Brussels Igor IWEINS t +32 2 529 51 02 Alain OLBRECHTS Managing Partner private persons looking to make a career change and f +32 2 529 59 22 Managing Partner who are ready to invest their money, time and energy [email protected] in a challenging SME buy-out. [email protected] www.dealsquare.be 134 UNITED STATES

HANDSON & PARTNERS

Handson & Partners, professionals in finance and audit- Our area of expertise includes (but is not limited to) ing, has its roots within the Belgian division of the ac- statutory accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, cost accounting, counting firm Arthur Andersen. management reporting, tax compliance, consolidation, internal audit, credit management, treasury, etc. We do not use a standard approach. We make project plans for each assignment in accordance with the wishes and de- Thanks to our worldwide partner network (UHY), we are mands of our clients. Custom-made services, this is what also able to find suitable solutions for international projects. you can expect from our 75 experienced professionals. So, are you planning to set-up a business in Belgium? Whether you want long-lasting or short-term support, Or do you need assistance with the internal audit review a small or large team, or just some practical advice, of your Belgian entity? Are you planning to roll-out a new Handson & Partners offers you a flexible solution for ERP in Belgium (and other EMEA countries)? Or maybe your finance department. you have issues with your local (Belgian) reporting? Do you need a quick scan of your Belgian finance department to be assured everything is well organized and com- pliant? Do you have difficulties translating local Belgian GAAP into US GAAP (or vice versa)? Or is your Belgian finance team temporarily understaffed?

The answer is Handson & Partners: hands-on professional services in finance & control!

Prins Boudewijnlaan 12B Kris BLOMMAERT 2550 Kontich Director t +32 3 287 83 90 f +32 3 281 72 33 [email protected] www.handsonpartners.be Belgian Economic Mission 135 HEWLETT-PACKARD

At HP, we don’t just believe in the power of technology. multi-vendor customer services, including infrastruc- We believe in the power of people when technology ture technology and business process outsourcing, works for them. To help you create. To make the digital technology support and maintenance, application tangible. To harness the power of human information. development and support services, and consulting At HP, we work to make what you do matter even more. and integration services;

HP is a leading, global provider of products, technolo- imaging and printing-related products and services; gies, software, solutions and services to individual con- and sumers, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies, including customers in the gov- enterprise information technology infrastructure, ernment, health and education sectors. including enterprise server and storage technology, networking products and solutions, information Our offerings span: technology (IT) management software, information management solutions, and security intelligence/ personal computing and other access devices; risk management solutions.

Hermeslaan 1A Eric VAN BAEL Frank HUYNEN Geert ROTTIER Liliane VERREYEN Managing Director Director Strategy & Sales Director Enterprise Account Manager 1831 Diegem Innovation t +32 2 729 70 01 f +32 2 290 14 97 [email protected] www.hp.be 136 UNITED STATES

HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is a fully integrated communi- details count. In an environment where many prefer to cations and public affairs agency. play it safe, Hill+Knowlton Strategies dares to be bold.

At Hill+Knowlton Strategies, we ensure that our clients com- The Belgian office also spearheads many of Hill+Knowlton municate their points of view to the audiences that matter. Strategies’ pan-European projects. We pride ourselves on being the most transnational of all international com- We have been helping clients to navigate the Brussels munications agencies. And that’s not just because of our and EU media and policy scenes for over four decades. geographic reach; it’s because of our willingness to work With our team of experts from across the globe, there’s collaboratively across time zones, languages and cul- no issue or challenge that we haven’t faced. Our diverse tures to deliver client success. and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real, commercial return. Hill+Knowlton Strategies has 83 offices in 46 countries. At Hill+Knowlton Strategies, we’re a network, not a We believe that good communication means simplicity, patchwork, and that’s why we can deliver cross-border creativity and concrete results. Relationships matter and programs in an effective and cost-efficient way.

Rue Montoyer 51 1000 Brussels Thomas TINDEMANS t +32 2 737 95 00 CEO f +32 2 737 95 01 [email protected] [email protected] www.hkstrategies.be Belgian Economic Mission 137 HULLEBUSCH

Hullebusch will be a revelation. As a natural stone com- products, such as slabs, cladding stone, tiles, cut-to-size pany, we are the most innovative production company in and paving stones. These stones can be used for com- Belgium. The company has several plants and is divided mercial projects such as hotels, shopping malls, offices, into different departments. These include a production museums, shops, public squares and private residential plant that handles raw materials from just quarried to fin- projects. Belgian marbles are unique, hardwearing and ished products (Belgian marbles, etc.), a production plant durable enough to retain their integrity in harsh climate that imports and finishes marbles and limestones, and a conditions. They can be used in many different ways for distribution department to stock and ship natural stone esthetic and durable designs. within Europe. With this production capacity and our plants, Hullebusch wishes to expand further on the international market. The high-quality “Belgian Bluestone” is a blue-gray stone that can be perfectly incorporated into every design, both inside and outside. Hullebusch produces blocks of raw stone to semi-finished or finished

Aststraat 1 Johan HULLEBUSCH CEO 8850 Ardooie t +32 51 46 78 67 f +32 51 46 78 71 [email protected] www.hullebusch.com 138 UNITED STATES

HYDREX

Hydrex provides high-quality, underwater solutions for and provides it with long-term protection. It consists of the repair and replacement problems encountered by an entirely original and thoroughly proven system that ships. We deliver a complete line of services that reduce combines the advantages of an easy-to-apply, superior off-hire time or avoid it entirely. From simple inspections coating, a surface treatment for hydrodynamic optimiza- to major projects, Hydrex has the global facilities and tion and a long-term, underwater maintenance service capability to meet your demands. system.

Dry-docking is not necessary and time, trouble and money are saved by doing work on-site. Hydrex services cover highly technical, major repairs or replacements of a ship’s external, underwater equipment.

Ecospeed is an environmentally safe, underwater hull coating system that improves a ship’s performance

Haven 29 - Noorderlaan 9 Manuel HOF 2030 Antwerp Production Executive t +32 3 213 53 00 f +32 3 213 53 21 [email protected] www.hydrex.be Belgian Economic Mission 139 I-DENTITY

i-DENTITY designs and manufactures a wide range Our Goal is to make i-Dentity your first choice for mobile of smart card identification products and components, authentication & mobile ID products. which include strong authentication mobile applications. Our Vision is to design highly reliable mobile identifica- Founded in 2012, the company is building an internation applications and products. tional reputation for technical excellence through its development of reliable and innovative mobile products. Our Philosophy is to adopt a zero-footprint introduction methodology. Access anywhere at any time to resources is a competitive imperative - mobile devices deliver the quick, easy access users want, but can introduce risks to the organization.

The i-DENTITY™ S.A.M. browser extends mobile devices with public key infrastructure (PKI) capabilities.

Marc VANRYCKEGHEM CEO Chemin De La Noire Agace 6 7060 Soignies t +32 494 90 98 09 [email protected] www.i-dentity.be 140 UNITED STATES

iMINDS

iMinds is an independent research institute founded by basic competencies of iMinds. The composition of the the Flemish government to stimulate ICT innovation. research groups is flexible and aligned to the evolving needs of companies and organizations. The iMinds team offers companies and organizations active support in research and development. It brings together companies, authorities and non-profit organizations to join forces on research projects. Both technical and non-technical issues are addressed within each of these projects. iMinds has an extended network of partners. Some of these partners are actively involved in determining the long-term vision and strategy of iMinds.

iMinds unites more than 1,000 researchers from 5 research departments specialized in one or more of the

Gaston Crommenlaan 8, PB 102 Wim DE WAELE Kenny WILLEMS Guy WEYNS Bieke CLAES 9050 Ghent CEO CFO Consultant BelCham Representative t +32 9 331 48 00 f +32 9 331 48 05 [email protected] www.iminds.be Belgian Economic Mission 141 INDEED FILMS

Indeed films offers exciting author driven films, televi- released in the US by Strand Releasing. Currently we sion and documentaries to international audiences. We are in the final stages of financing of the new film to be are always on the lookout for writers and directors with directed by Bavo Defurne, “Souvenir” , again co-written a unique vision. That’s why we are as committed to sup- by both. When a now forgotten Eurovision Song Contest porting promising first-time filmmakers on low-budget singer falls in love with a much younger boxer, he moti- projects, as we are to building lasting relationships vates her to attempt a comeback. But will she defeat the with our directors moving into bigger films. Indeed films demons from the past? works mainly as creative producer, in writing and coproduction.

The company was set up in 2010 by writer-producer Yves Verbraeken. In 2011 Indeed films released the prize-winning film “North Sea Texas” co-written by Ver- braeken, and co-written and directed by Bavo Defurne,

Yves VERBRAEKEN Producer Torhoutsesteenweg 35 bus 3 8400 Oostende t +32 486 46 37 70 [email protected] www.indeedfilms.be 142 UNITED STATES

INVENTIVE DESIGNERS

Inventive Designers, founded in 1994, is based in paper, print-out version. Both solutions are based on Antwerp, Belgium. The company develops Scriptura open standards, are platform independent and can be Engage, its own solution for multi-channel, customer deployed in any IT environment. communications management, including document composition, generation, multi-channel output and Inventive Designers’ clients are located in over 30 coun- closed loop track-and-trace for response and preference tries worldwide and include companies such as the United management. Scriptura Engage automates, personal- Nations (US), Bank of America (US), SunCorp (AUS), izes and facilitates customer communications: business Siemens (DE), Raiffeissen Bank (CZ), Ford (UK), KBC applications that require batch communications as well (BE), Axa (BE), Belgacom (BE), Electrabel (BE), Sky (UK), as interactive and on-demand creation of communica- Colt (UK), etc. Inventive Designers is an active member of tions (letters, emails, text, electronic forms, etc.). Xplor, AIIM, the AFP Consortium and the W3C, the international organization responsible for developing and defining Inventive Designers also develops IntelliStamp, a hy- open IT standards. Inventive Designers has won various brid signature to protect electronic documents and their national and international awards for its innovative projects.

Sint-Bernardsesteenweg 552 Klaas BALS Nico IVENS 2660 Hoboken (Antwerpen) Co-CEO & CTO International Account t +32 3 425 40 00 Manager f +32 3 425 40 01 [email protected] www.inventivedesigners.com Belgian Economic Mission 143 INXITES

Anti-Counterfeiting, Traceability & Supply Chain Visibility forwards and backwards in the genealogy of the different solutions product states in the supply chain, such as MM, QM, PP, AII, WM, MII, OER, TM, SCM, and the newly-announced Inxites offers you best of breed - and best in class - IT so- Global Batch Traceability module. Our mobile solutions lutions along with the project management expertise re- monitor best use and consumption by the end customer quired to implement anti-counterfeiting, serialization and and - based on these findings - suggest extra services traceability solutions, including manufacturing integration or products to help increase customer satisfaction and & execution, serialization, and tracing inbound and out- ultimately brand and vendor loyalty. Counterfeiting, con- bound logistics from suppliers to end customers. As a cer- tamination, product lifetime expiration, parallel import, tified SAP partner, we also have extensive experience in and transport and holding conditions can be monitored implementing SAP products in many industries, including and related in real time through powerful databases. The pharmaceuticals, biotech, luxury goods, aerospace, au- information is presented in dashboards to quickly identify tomotive, CPG, and telecom. Inxites will quickly get your the suspicious product. This avoids unnecessary recalls, company up and running with a SAP solution that tracks and makes any necessary recalls as efficient as possible. Inxites has significant experience in international implementations, including companies with operations in developing countries, and can apply this expertise to your company’s products and services and supply chain.

Kris ADRIAENSSENS Sophie HAMERS CEO Executive Assistant Kasteelhoekstraat 1 1820 Perk t +32 2 254 02 50 [email protected] www.inxites.be 144 UNITED STATES

IP TRADE

IP Trade offers telephones specially developed for trad- Having been on the New York market for four years, IP ers, usually called a “turret”. Trade now wishes to extend its development into the heart of financial markets. The United States represents The IP Trade turret has a touchscreen user interface and approximately 50% of the worldwide market for trader is fully adaptable in order to meet all traders’ requests. telephony.

Unlike their competitors, the IP Trade turrets can trans- In addition, IP Trade has decided to diversify its prod- parently connect to the three biggest vendors: Cisco, ucts. All professional telephone users can benefit from Avaya and Alcatel. the technology developed by IP Trade.

Our main customers are currently located in London, The turrets have been modified to meet the needs of re- Hong Kong and New York. ceptionists, call center agents and dispatching centers.

Rue de l'Aéropostale 8 Didier MATTIVI Jerôme GRANDIDIER 4460 Grâce-Hollogne CEO Board member t +32 4 364 04 69 f +32 4 239 71 08 [email protected] www.iptrade-networks.com Belgian Economic Mission 145 ITEM SOLUTIONS

Item Solutions develops and markets Licquid, a cloud based Enterprise App Store with an integrated development environment.

The platform enables non-technical users to produce highly graphical, complex business applications without any technical knowledge.

Licquid reduces the necessary time to produce function- alities for the business to an absolute minimum. Non- technical business users can produce results 20 times faster than their technical development counterparts.

It is the first solution on the market that really eliminates the role of the developer in the software development process.

Plantin en Moretuslei 155 Frank MEYERS Owner 2140 Borgerhout t +32 3 236 64 03 f +32 3 236 29 85 [email protected] www.itemsolutions.com 146 UNITED STATES

ITSTOASTED

ITSTOASTED is specialized in IT Project Management, 2. Compliances Consultancy and Audit on an international level, mainly 2.1. CSV: computer system validation: Validation working for multinational companies (Pharmaceutical, Plan – Requirements – Design – Development – Chemical, Telecom sector, ICT, Automotive sector are a Installation – Operational SOPs – Summary report. few examples). 2.2. GxP/ GMP:Good xPractice:/ Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice: Auditing 1. Consultancy GxP computer systems, auditing suppliers of com- ITSTOASTED offers to International companies a rep- puter systems for GxP use. resentation worldwide in such a way that ITSTOASTED 2.3. GAMP5: Good Automated Manufacturing Practice: can act on behalf of these companies or their customers. assist in the follow up of a companies and maintain ITSTOASTED has experiences in several sectors such CSV systems, where as the key concepts can be as to coordinate projects between your company and defined as follows: Life Cycle Approach – Life Cycle other international companies. Phases – Quality Risk Management – Regulated company activities – Supplier activities – Efficiency improvement.

3. FDA/EMA/PMDA/SOX… ITSTOASTED can give advice and help in international laws regards to medical and pharmaceutical regulations. We can do research on several domains regarding relationships between for example: FDA and JPAL (Japanese regulations for medical devices). Carine VRANCKEN Wijerstraat 164/1 Managing Director 3510 Hasselt t +32 499 76 34 66 [email protected] www.itstoasted.be Belgian Economic Mission 147 JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson are dedicated to addressing and solving the most important, unmet medical needs of our time, including oncology (e.g., multiple myeloma and prostate cancer), immunology (e.g., psoriasis), neuroscience (e.g., schizophrenia, dementia and pain), infectious diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and tuberculosis), and car- diovascular and metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes).

Driven by our commitment to patients, we develop sustainable, integrated healthcare solutions to help people throughout the world by working side-by-side with healthcare stakeholders, based on partnerships of trust and transparency.

Turnhoutseweg 30 Tom HEYMAN Tim DE KEGEL CEO Spokesperson 2340 Beerse t +32 14 60 21 11 f +32 14 60 31 79 [email protected] www.janssenpharmaceutica.be 148 UNITED STATES

KENSINGTON INVESTMENTS

We provide tailored solutions in the area of Marketing optimization and Media Management. Our unique technologies help produce Marketing savings through optimization of Media investments, effective Advertising and Systematic Innovation. Based on scientific platforms we provide solutions that allow testing of effectiveness of advertising, packaging and BTL, as well as systematic innovation through powerful NPD, production and product re-engineering. These solutions help our clients save millions of Euros and make their communicaion and innovation strategy really succesful and efficient.

Sergey IVANOV Ilya GANOV Rue W. Van Perck 82 VP VP 1140 Brussels t +32 1 196 05 91 [email protected] www.cmetrics.net Belgian Economic Mission 149 KEYRUS BIOPHARMA

Keyrus Biopharma is a full-service provider of drug de- professionals, has been extremely helpful in developing velopment services, with expertise in various medicinal solutions and strategies that meet the needs at every products including biologics and cellular and tissue- milestone and phase of the product development. based products (HCT/P, ATMP). These solutions lead to increased productivity while Keyrus Biopharma provides services in project manage- reducing the operating costs, therefore increasing our ment, clinical monitoring, site management, regulatory customers’ satisfaction. affairs, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics and data management.

Our keen knowledge of the biotechnology and medical device sectors through our fusion of scientific, regulatory and business expertise, involving MD, PhD and industry

Chaussée de Louvain 88 Cathy SCOUPE Elhem SBAA Head Operations Regulatory Affairs Manager 1380 Lasne t +32 2 627 51 30 f +32 2 627 51 33 [email protected] www.keyrusbiopharma.com 150 UNITED STATES

KNOWLEDGE PLAZA

Knowledge Plaza is an enterprise, social business software that connects people and information based on their affinities and interests, making it easy to share, organize and access knowledge and information within an organization.

We are working with companies that are leading their industries, including EDF, Lafarge, L’Oréal, Orange, PMU, Roland Berger, ADEO, as well as with forward-thinking SMEs like Euranova, SVP, VOO, etc.

Rue Fond Cattelain 5 Antoine PERDAENS 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert CEO t +32 10 23 59 30 f +32 10 24 45 07 [email protected] www.knowledgeplaza.net Belgian Economic Mission 151 KUNSTATELIERS SLABBINCK

Established in 1903, Art Studio Slabbinck is a family- sample books, online creation tools (createyour.shc.be) owned business currently managed by the fourth gen- and online order tracking. eration. It is one of the main manufacturers in the world of church vestments, with dealers in over 40 countries. It Mirabel Slabbinck, haute couture in home linens. started diversifying into home linens (bed, table and bath linens) with the “Mirabel Slabbinck” collection in 2002.

The production is done in Bruges, Belgium, and every order is made piece by piece within a short delivery time of 3-4 weeks on average. There are no minimum orders. This opens up a wide range of possibilities for custom- made projects, such as villas, boutique hotels, airplanes and yachts. To improve the service level, Slabbinck offers

L. Bauwensstraat 18 8200 Brugge Matthias SLABBINCK t Commercial Manager +32 50 31 22 57 f +32 50 31 83 58 [email protected] www.slabbinck.be www.shc.be 152 UNITED STATES

LA MAISON DE L'ENTREPRISE

Established in 1996, LA MAISON DE L’ENTREPRISE (LME) provides an environment in which small companies (in creation or expanding) can grow through the provision of professional and expert business guidance.

LME supports the growth of small and medium sized businesses through different ways: Development/Business and Financial Planning Access to capital (venture capital, business angels, etc.) Technology transfer Partnership research International business advice and partnerships Welcome Offices for Belgian subsidiaries of international companies

Parc Scientifique Initialis Rue René Descartes 2 Patrice THIRY 7000 Mons Director t +32 65 32 15 11 f +32 65 36 17 46 [email protected] www.lme.be Belgian Economic Mission 153 LAMBDA MIND

Lambda Mind is an IT-consulting company providing so- systems in order to provide innovative and reliable solu- lutions and services that create significant business val- tions for every project in which we participate. ue. We focus on providing our expertise in order to help organizations grow through technology and innovation. By merging flexible and agile methods with high-tech and cross-functional expertise, we deliver superior add- We offer a wide range of organizational, functional and ed value to our customers. technical skills to design and implement state-of-the- art IT solutions. We are a long-term partner providing a We will also be presenting our latest R&D product: multi-layer approach from governance, enterprise archi- Pictawall, a live broadcasting solution for event organizers tecture or methodology through functional and technical based on photos and videos from major social networks. design to reliable implementation, system integration, virtualization and network/security.

Our knowledge is built on active R&D projects where we test new ideas, and ground-breaking technologies and

Place Communale d'Auderghem 21 Eric RODRIGUEZ Manager 1160 Brussels t +32 474 50 34 18 f +32 2 318 82 93 [email protected] www.lambdamind.com 154 UNITED STATES

LAMPIRIS

Established in 2003 by Bruno Venanzi and Bruno energies on our society, we encourage players in the Vanderschueren economic and social fields to act locally with a global Energy supplier and generator in Belgium and France vision. Attractive electricity and gas rates/a competitive & clear Transparent: clear pricing is the basis of the relation- pricing policy ships of trust we establish with our customers and to Over 500,000 customers and 170 employees, both in- control costs. house and in the field Intelligent: we are convinced that renewable energies The Lampiris Values: are a future-oriented solution, both from an economic Green: we are a credible, green electricity supplier as and an ecological perspective: we are a completely green electricity is guaranteed and its generation meth- green electricity supplier and generator. ods monitored. All investments are dedicated to green Local: we favor purchasing our electricity from inde- energy: distribution and generation. pendent local generators: over 1,200 Belgian generators People-oriented: perfectly conscious of the environmen- meet our generation criteria and are rigorously checked. tal challenges and the economic impact of renewable

Rue Saint Laurent 54 Bruno 4000 Liège VANDERSCHUEREN t +32 800 40 123 (call center) Founder f +32 4 340 63 99 [email protected] www.lampiris.be Belgian Economic Mission 155 LEONIDAS

Leonidas, a world-famous Belgian chocolate maker since 1913, satisfies the taste of chocolate lovers day after day in more than 40 countries all over the world. Leonidas' delicious pralines are made by adhering to the best traditions, using the finest ingredients -100% cocoa butter, 100% flavour, 100% quality and 100% freshness.

Boulevard Jules Graindor 41-43 Robert TORCK Filip VAN DE VYVER Managing Director International Sales Director 1070 Brussels t +32 2 522 19 57 f +32 2 522 09 43 [email protected] www.leonidas.com 156 UNITED STATES

LINGUITEX

LINGUITEX offers translations of commercial and legal Languages: French - English - Dutch. Other languages texts, texts of general interest, and sworn translations of on demand. Also Oriental languages (Chinese, Thai, miscellaneous official documents such as acts or diplo- Vietnamese... ). mas; as well as translation, adaptation and updating of websites and newsletters, general business correspond- Reliable service with prompt delivery. ence; and text correction and revision by native speakers.

Frieda Depamelaere, manager of the translation office, has a Master’s degree in Translation (French/English/ Dutch) and is also a sworn translator at several Belgian courts of justice.

Olekenbosstraat 162 Frieda DEPAMELAERE 8540 Deerlijk Business Manager t +32 56 77 59 54 f +32 56 77 59 82 [email protected] www.linguitex.be Belgian Economic Mission 157 LITECRISTAL-EXALUTAL

Exalutal sa.(1976) and Litecristal Ltd.(1990) merged in www.brightmterials.it, Italy, luminescent glass tiles and 2012 under the name of Litecristal Exalutal sa. luminescent glass grains. Litecristal is a patented product by INPI, Paris in 2009 and www.longlite.ch, Switzerland, luminescent tunnels mark- is a luminescent-phosphorescent natural pigment fixed with ings systems and led lights. sea salt. Exposed to any light source for 10 seconds the www.stardustcolors.com, France, Luminescent and Litecristal glows in the dark for more than 12 hours. chrome effect paints. We produce those special luminescent and fluorescent Our major products are: pigments in partnership with www.fosfortek.com.tr and SIDAR for See In the Dark Auto Reflective: Luminescent the Anandolu University in Turkey. and auto reflective road markings. With www.kisan.com.tr www.litecristal.com makes luminescent products in pat- we started to make the first SIDAR applicatons in Turkey nership with: and in Zimb abwe in 2013. www.sovitec.be, Belgium, different luminescent systems SIDEL for See In the Dark security light: Luminescent using their glass beads. system for security markings for undergrounds, mines, railways stations and administrative buildings but also for roads markings, ports, ships. In fact any surface to be seen in the dark. Litecristal save the sea life 2013: Is a project to use the brine rejected to the sea by desalting units, killing all form off sea life to make luminescent marks ans other signs that could save human lives. Applications to be seen during this mission in the USA. Avenue Coghen 162 Sylvain GIANASSO Raja OUNALI Executive Director Executive Assistant 1180 Brussels t +32 2 358 42 00 f +32 2 358 41 72 [email protected] www.brightmaterial.it 158 UNITED STATES

MANEX

Manex is a software engineering company created in For the best result and good communication, we use ag- 1986. We specialize in the development of computer ile methodologies such as scrum. software for all sectors based on advanced technologies. We also install, manage and support open infrastruc- If our customers are open to this, we use reliable open tures, mainly based on Linux. source software to dramatically reduce development costs. Our strength is our ability to reuse and modify open In addition to custom software development, Manex has source components in compliance with open standards. also developed three solutions: iBats, Jafar and iSeg We take great care regarding all licensing issues. (see the “Product” section on your left for more info).

Our flexibility and our extensive experience allow us to Manex has development expertise on the following meet the needs of our customers. We can therefore offer platforms: iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android our customers top quality software, customized to their (smartphones, tablets, etc.). needs, at a definitely lower price.

Rue Wagner 127 Vincent KEUNEN 4100 Boncelles CEO t +32 4 330 37 30 f +32 4 330 37 31 [email protected] www.manex.biz Belgian Economic Mission 159 MARYLISE

In 2010, Marylise and Rembo Styling, two major Belgian in our company. Both brands have their own unique look bridal manufacturers, merged. Together, both brands and feel. Marylise is clear, modern, high-quality design have more than 150 years of experience in the European with refined details, whereas Rembo Styling is contem- bridal market. Their wedding dresses find their way into porary romance with a touch of vintage. 600 stores in 15 countries. The group Marylise - Rembo Styling is a family business in the truest sense of the word. The group is supported by an experienced team that monitors the DNA of the company and young people, the target group of the collections, to ensure innovation. The goal of the company is to grow, both in its position as a leading, international manufacturer of wedding dresses and the collections themselves. We have our own design department and our own European production unit, which offers short ways of communication with-

Diamantstraat 10 Bus 102 2200 Herentals t +32 3 260 60 70 Chiara de VLIEGER Victoria WILDEN f Junior CEO Account Manager +32 3 260 60 77 [email protected] [email protected] www.marylise.be www.rembo-styling.com 160 UNITED STATES

MASTHERCELL

MaSTherCell is a contract development and manufac- MaSTherCell is positioned to fill that development and turing organization (CDMO) specialized in the indus- manufacturing need, with a team of dedicated experts trialization of cell therapy products. The company was from both academic and industry backgrounds, a cus- launched in 2011 to provide high-quality manufacturing tomer-driven and technology-focused approach, and outsourcing to the key actors in this fast-growing sector. state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of Europe.

In the last decade, cell therapy medicinal products have gained significant importance, particularly in the fields of ex-vivo gene therapy, immunotherapy and regenerative medicine. And while academic and industrial research has led scientific development in the sector, industriali- zation and manufacturing expertise remains insufficient.

Rue Auguste Piccard 48 Patrick STRAGIER 6041 Gosselies Chief Business & Technology t +32 71 34 81 19 Officer f +32 71 34 76 28 [email protected] www.masthercell.com Belgian Economic Mission 161 MEMNON ARCHIVING SERVICES

From Sound archives to video archives via film Memnon Memnon is able to digitize hundreds of thousands of can handle most of the Audiovisual formats and Media hours of audiovisual material programs per year thanks contained in Both public and Private institutions. Mem- to our highly efficient and optimized workflow, and to re- non was involved in digitizing more than 900.000 hours alize a multitude of files based formats in real-time dur- of audiovisual archives, making it the European Leader ing the migration process in its field.

Memnon’s digitalization systems are managed by computerized quality control systems that among other things monitor the successful transfer and follow up of metadata tagging, focusing human intervention on added- value services.

Michel Merten Rue du Belvédère 27 Managing Director B-1050 Brussels T +32 2 643 47 77 f +32 2 649 87 01 [email protected] www.memnon.eu 162 UNITED STATES

METAMARKETING

MetaMarketing, the “salesforce.com for marketing” marketing and strategy, planning and evaluation. It automates planning, evaluation, budgeting and workflow, Today’s marketers are challenged by the fragmentation replacing dozens of archaic tools and files. of information and tools. Using the new MetaMarketing software platform, marketers finally have a single, com- The software creates much-needed visibility, reduces prehensive view of all campaigns - offline and online - staff working time by 20% on average and improves along with all key performance indicators. marketing’s bottom line. Use MetaMarketing to re-deploy budgets to campaigns that work and to cut cam- The two biggest challenges for marketers, accord- paigns that do not. ing to Forrester, are to obtain a comprehensive view of marketing campaigns and to measure their results. The software is currently in the test phase, with two pilot MetaMarketing addresses these two points, for both customers, one in New Jersey and one in Europe. digital and traditional marketing. Unlike other marketing software, which is typically focused solely on digital and on execution, MetaMarketing also covers traditional

Toon DELEECK Uitbreidingstraat 84/3 Managing Consultant 2600 Berchem t +44 77 8843 7311 [email protected] www.metamarketing.com Belgian Economic Mission 163 MIKROS IMAGE BELGIUM

Founded in 1985, Mikros Image is dedicated to visual ef- film was handled by Mikros Image’s passionate team. fects and is a major player in the post-production industry in “Amour”, directed by Michael Haneke, won in 2013. Europe. Mikros Image encompasses all aspects of post production. In 2008, Mikros Image opened a branch in Belgium In March 2010, “Logorama” won the Academy Award for to develop activities for feature and animation films. Best Animated Short Film, and in February 2011, it won the César for Best Short Film. The group is home to 250 collaborators and even more freelance artists delivering over 450 projects per year cover- We are delighted and proud to have worked in recent ing all fields (feature and short films, advertising, TV, corpo- years on “The Congress”, the next release of acclaimed rate communication, video games, video clips and more). director Ari Folman; “De Rouille et d’Os”, directed by Jacques Audiard; and many more. In May 2008, the Cannes Film Festival awarded “The class”, directed by Laurent Cantet, the highest distinc- LFX - Mikros Image tion - the Palme d’Or. The entire post production for this Rue Michel Thilges, 7 L-9573 Wiltz Grand-Duché de Luxembourg t +352 26 95 32 71

Rue de Mulhouse 36 Bernard DEVILLERS Julien MEESTERS Head of Development Head of Studio 4020 Liège Benelux t +32 4 266 98 00 f +32 4 266 98 09 [email protected] www.mikrosimage.eu 164 UNITED STATES

MLP

MLP is a company active on the web. We create and operate medium- and high-traffic web projects. Our main project is a blogging site with over six million users, which we see as a platform to spin off future applications. MLP’s goal is to be active in emerging countries around the globe, in markets where languages and cultures delay others from entering. We strongly believe in the opportunities given by mobile internet communication.

Rayes LEMMENS Maciej Tadeusz Mercatorstraat 51 CEO PAWLICKI 9100 Sint-Niklaas Partner t +32 486 88 86 66 [email protected] www.mylivepage.com Belgian Economic Mission 165 MOORE STEPHENS VERSCHELDEN

Moore Stephens Verschelden provides integrated so- Through our presence in China, the USA and Belgium, lutions in accounting and finance in Belgium, the US we provides the tools to execute our client’s solution lo- and China. Established in 1967, we have grown into an cally; that’s how we do mo(o)re. industry leader and Belgium’s largest, independent accounting firm. Over this period we have built up a very strong reputation in the fields of auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory services.

In 2013, we set up our American office in San Francisco to provide services to Belgian companies present in the US. We offer technology-driven solutions in auditing, tax and accounting. We do this together with a strong, local consulting firm based in northern California. We advo- cate flexibility, transparency and efficiency in our work.

Buro & Design Center Esplanade 1 b. 96 Frederik Andries VERSCHELDEN BERCKMOES-JOOS Partner 1020 Brussel t Executive Partner +32 2 743 40 20 f +32 2 743 40 29 [email protected] www.moorestephens.be 166 UNITED STATES

MOOVLY

Moovly is a start-up company (founded in November Application areas include advertising, communications, 2012) that offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) plat- education, entertainment, crowd-based co-creation, and form that enables any user to easily create animated, any other area where new content needs to be created multimedia content. “Democratizing animation” is the to bring a message across to a target audience. More company’s mission. Its platform allows users to create information on www.moovly.com. animated videos, multimedia presentations, interactive infographics, animated banner ads, video clips, animated e-cards, and other similar multimedia content. Using a combination of uploaded images, videos and sounds, as well as a pre-defined library of objects in different styles, users are able to assemble new content crea- tions and publish them on a variety of platforms (social media such as Facebook and YouTube, mobile devices, television screens, etc.) or download their content.

Z.1 Researchpark 310 1731 Zellik Geert COPPENS t +32 498 44 04 60 Co-Founder f +32 2 300 56 57 [email protected] www.moovly.com Belgian Economic Mission 167 MUNDANEUM

The origins of the Mundaneum date back to the late 19th ers, postcards, glass plates, the Universal Bibliographic century. The project, which aimed to gather together the Repertory and the International Museum of the Press. whole of the world’s knowledge in one place, was the brainchild of one of the fathers of the bibliography, Paul At its home in Mons, the Mundaneum has benefited from Otlet (1868-1944), and Nobel Peace Prize winner Henri La an exhibition space, designed by François Schuiten and Fontaine (1854-1943). The Mundaneum became a univer- Benoît Peeters, since 1998. With a foot in both the past sal documentation center and was the birthplace of inter- and the present, it regularly organizes exhibitions and national, humanist institutions dedicated to knowledge and lectures relating to its exceptional legacy. In this age of universal solidarity during the first half of the 20th century. the internet and Wikipedia, it seems more necessary than ever that we should bring out the full potential of During the 20th century, the Mundaneum’s collections the Mundaneum, one of their distant forerunners. were housed in various locations in Brussels, most notably the Palais du Cinquantenaire. In addition to the Celebrations around the 100th anniversary of Henri La founders’ personal archives, its current documentary Fontaine’s Nobel Peace Prize are running in 2013 while heritage is composed of books, small documents, post- 2012 was the start point of a collaboration with Google, which recognizes its origins in the Mundaneum, a paper Google (Le Monde, 2009).

Rue des Passages 15 Charlotte DUBRAY Director 7000 Mons t +32 65 31 53 43 f +32 65 39 54 86 [email protected] www.mundaneum.org 168 UNITED STATES

NECTIL

Nectil is a European company based in Brussels. Officity is an innovative, cloud-based, business database that unifies applications and devices in a single, Our core business is to create ad-hoc software: busi- genuinely user-friendly environment. ness databases, customer relationship and project management apps. Officity allows businesses to manage their clients, projects, sales and communications with built-in applica- Our core clients are SMEs, associations and public ser- tions and cloud services: add Evenote and gmails to vices needing to optimize the management of their ac- projects, tweet milestones to clients, send tenders and tivities and improve their competitiveness, but which are invoices in the dropbox of the client’s account, etc. unable to find suitable, standard solutions for their needs. With Officity, Nectil provides your business with: Since 2004, Nectil has been publishing open-source software, which together forms a web platform designed Fast development to create business applications: Officity. Simple and user-friendly interface One-size-fits-all applications (mobile/tablet/desktop/ laptop) Highly malleable, scalable, and evolving environment

François DISPAUX Rue Charles Demeer 21A Managing Director 1020 Brussels t +32 2 427 04 84 [email protected] www.nectil.com Belgian Economic Mission 169 NIXXIS BELGIUM

We are the publisher of the Nixxis Contact Suite (NCS). The NCS is a workflow-oriented software solution used by the call and contact centers within companies in order to manage all the interactions with their customers via telephone, mail, chat or social media. It works in conjunction with CRM, ERPs and other back office platforms. NCS 2.0 is available for simple call centers, advanced SMEs, large companies, and for multination- als and outsourcers. We guarantee a 20% increase in productivity compared to other suppliers. Conixxis is our cloud-based offer (SaaS), with costs starting at 1 cent per minute, or USD 19.99/month/agent. AxTel is our own brand of headsets and IP telephony solutions.

Heizel Esplanade 1 Bte 8 Luc JACOBS Managing Director 1020 Brussels t +32 2 307 00 00 f +32 2 452 62 21 [email protected] www.nixxis.com 170 UNITED STATES

NOW.BE

NOW.be has been developing fun and innovative train- NOW.be quickly diversified its activities with interactive ing concepts since 1998. tools like voting systems and interactive whiteboards. The boundaries between plenary training and online With different tools like business theater, e-Learning or training have become more and more blurred…. interactive tools (interactive whiteboards or voting systems), NOW.be wants to help companies develop their In 2011, A HERMES and NOW.be decided join forces competences in a fun way, to improve participants’ in- and form a single entity, merged under the brand NOW. volvement and motivation, and to promote learning. be and built on a slogan that clearly summarizes its am- bitions: “Have fun with training!” Born out of the subsidiary company, A HERMES, an essential actor of the business theater world and unique training concepts, NOW.be was created in 1998 and quickly became a company specialized in the development of e- Learning modules. Customers/partners include Belgacom, the European Commission, etc., as well as several SMEs.

Axis Park Rue Emile Franqui 1/4 David BOULANGER 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert Director t +32 10 24 48 84 f +32 10 24 58 84 [email protected] www.now.be Belgian Economic Mission 171 NOZON

At Nozon, we deliver high-end VFX and CGI for advertis- We strive to deliver great visuals in order to support the story. ing, film and television. This is the main reason why we build up an international Our offices are located in Brussels, Liège and Paris, all customer base, that we would like to expand further. digitally networked together.

We offer full VFX-postproduction, from set supervision to CGI, compositing and deliveries on any platform.

A lot of importance is given to artistic quality and technical expertise, in close collaboration with the director and the production team.

James Vanderhaeghen Owner / VFX supervisor Rue de Stassart 48 1050 Brussels t +32 2 72019371 [email protected] www.nozon.com 172 UNITED STATES

ONTOFORCE

Ontoforce is a Belgian start-up that developed DISQOVER establishes smarter links between various DISQOVER, a user-friendly knowledge management sources of information: internal, public, proprietary and platform (with search engine & next generation BI) that partner databases, the internet, PDF files, social media, uses semantic technology to establish intelligent links. etc. Powered by semantic technology, DISQOVER truly One of ONTOFORCE’s main goals is to use this technol- understands the context of your query. As a result, you ogy to make drug discovery around the world more ef- only get an overview of data that are of interest to you. fective. Next to this, the start-up offers data consultancy The application even finds info that you weren’t initially services and supports socially engaged projects such as looking for, but that proves to be highly useful to your SchoolKID. At the end of 2012, Ontoforce ranked sec- goals. Talk about serendipity! This tool lets you discover ond in Vacature magazine’s top 10 young, Flemish tech- new data that truly helps you forwards. nology companies. Ontoforce is supported by institutes such as IWT, iMinds and the SOFI Fund. ONTOFORCE Visit www.ontoforce.com. is now a team of 15 people with 6 data scientists and raised EUR 1 million in seed capital in January 2013.

Hans CONSTANDT Peter VERRYKT Stephane ROELANDT Kerkstraat 108 CEO COO CFO 9050 Gentbrugge t +32 9 395 90 01 [email protected] www.ontoforce.com Belgian Economic Mission 173 OPTIBIZ

OPTIBIZ is a management consultancy company specializing in the guidance and implementation of startups in the web and internet sector.

Henk SCHEPENS Director Deken De Winterstraat 8 2600 Berchem t +32 497 40 31 95 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/henkschepens 174 UNITED STATES

PARETUS

Paretus paves the way for your business in Europe. We cultural differences and to what extent these play a role in screen the European B2B markets in which our clients achieving success. This allows the American company to: want to be active. We explore regional differences and regulatory burdens and we put local competition into per- Go-to-Market faster spective. We establish contacts with potential customers, Avoid high overheads and extensive travel meet with them, provide a mailbox, phone and email ser- Shorten the communication lines with Europe vice in four major European languages. We organize and Prepare European business development, while al- participate in specialized trade shows and events. Bottom ready doing it line, we do what you would do to grow your sales in Europe Keep all options on future sales channels open (own if you had the time to do it. But we do it without extensive branch, agent, distributor, direct sales) intercontinental travel. Located in the heart of Europe, we look at our markets from an industry perspective, rather We focus on technical B2B products only. than from a geographic one. But we keep an eye out for

Peter FORCEVILLE Gebroeders Persoonsstraat 1 Managing Director 3150 Tildonk t +32 476 32 40 16 [email protected] www.paretus.be Belgian Economic Mission 175 PATRILAM

The company is active in commercial representation (agencies or distributions), investments, projects, real estate, prospection and lobbying.

Thanks to its very rich list of contacts, often at the highest levels, it can offer its services as an agent or distributor to promote the sales and marketing of American products and/or services within Europe, and vice versa.

Furthermore, it can offer top quality services for prospection and lobbying within Europe.

Jan LAMBRECHT Managing Director Avenue Louise 149 bte 24 1050 Brussels t +32 475 271 283 [email protected] 176 UNITED STATES

PETER VAN CRONENBURG

Design and installation of paneling, libraries and interior doors in wood.

‘s Gravenstraat 123 Peter 9810 Nazareth VAN CRONENBURG t +32 475 69 88 27 CEO Owner f +32 9 329 89 65 [email protected] www.petervancronenburg.be Belgian Economic Mission 177 PICTAWALL

Live broadcasting of any photos and videos shared on social networks by the events’ participants.

What can Pictawall do for your event?

Happy sponsors Pictawall offers new media for advertising and sponsor- ship by prominently displaying brands during events because these are integrated into the live stream of pictures and videos.

More fun and visibility Pictawall is more fun for the participants and automati- cally increases the visibility on social networks during and after the events.

Rue Charles Demeer 18 Jean-Christophe CUVELIER 1020 Brussels t Founder +32 472 500 111 f +32 2 550 20 39 [email protected] www.pictawall.com 178 UNITED STATES

PROMETHERA BIOSCIENCES

Promethera® Biosciences’ mission is to discover, de- (compared to liver transplantation), and in the wide va- velop and commercialize cell therapy products to treat riety of liver pathologies that can be addressed with the liver diseases in an innovative way using stem cells from same product. This product has received two orphan healthy human livers. The company is a spin-off from the drug designations from the European Community for Laboratory of Pediatric Hepatology and Cell Therapy in the treatment of Crigler-Najjar syndrome and the treat- Brussels, Belgium. ment of Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, and other urea cycle diseases. Promethera® Biosciences is Promethera® Biosciences develops a new cell ther- also developing Promethera® HepaScreen, a unique cell apy product using allogeneic stem cells extracted model for the pharmaceutical industry to mimic metabo- from healthy human liver tissue. This product, called lism and detoxification of new drugs by the human liver. Promethera® HepaStem, aims to treat a wide variety of Both products are based on a newly discovered and pat- genetic and acquired liver diseases affecting children ented stem cell type. and adults. The innovation lies in both the simplicity of the treatment, which doesn’t require radical surgery

Watson & Crick Hill Rue Grandbonpré 11 Eric HALIOUA 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert CEO t +32 10 39 43 00 f +32 10 39 43 01 [email protected] www.promethera.com Belgian Economic Mission 179 PROXISTORE

Proxistore® is the complete web-to-store solution for Why? merchants, shops, store chains, etc. Even after more than ten years of e-commerce, many goods are not bought online. The Internet is a very im- We don’t offer an e-commerce application; instead we portant source of information leading to a purchase in provide a VOPO solution (view online, purchase offline). the physical shop. Hence, merchants and store chains It is an excellent solution to increase your traffic signifi- have a clear interest in very targeted, local, quality ads. cantly and acquire new customers at your point of sale thanks to local-based online advertising. Technically? Thanks to Proxistore®, you can address your adver- How? tisement to surfers within your communication zone. Even when you buy in a local shop, you need good in- Proxistore® can reach 7 out of 10 people in your selected formation on the Internet. Through a national network zone. of prime web publishers, we offer internet advertising in the countries we’re currently active in, which guides the To do so, Proxistore® uses a cascaded geolocation consumer to the local shop. procedure based on, among other things, HTML5 techniques. To obtain the exact location of every surfer and guarantee accuracy, the geolocation is organized on different levels. Every procedure is accepted by the EU & US laws on privacy.

Boulevard Leopold II 170 1080 Brussels Bruno VAN BOUCQ Frederic CONVENT t CEO CFO +32 2 412 55 96 f +32 2 423 55 79 [email protected] [email protected] www.proxistore.com 180 UNITED STATES

PSYCHOMED.COM

PSYCHOMED.com S.A. is a belgian company having 20 years of experience in the hospitals and research in high competition athlets world; PSYCHOMED is manufacturer of relaxation tools and has created a mass market solution. The main product, the PSIO 1.1 is a revolution in the stress management as well as the intellectuals recupera- tion.The PSIO 1.1 is an MP3 Color player. In a modern design glasses equipped of the last electronic and ear- phones the PSIO combine colored light, audio-visuals rythms and music or guide voices. The result is a pow- erfull fast effect of deep rest for the mind and recovering the attention, the concentration and the energy without any side effects. PSIO technology is covered by an international patent in collaboration with the Liege University.

Vieux Chemin de Wavre 117 A 1380 Ohain Stéphane KRSMANOVIC Sheila SIOUFFI t +32 488 93 05 72 CEO Director of Sales f +32 2 653 33 62 [email protected] [email protected] www.psio.com Belgian Economic Mission 181 QUALITY ASSISTANCE

European leader in analytical sciences Physico-chemistry Quality Assistance (QA) is a contract research organiza- Bioanalysis (GLP, GCLP, GCP) tion (CRO) providing (bio)pharmaceutical companies with Cell culture analytical services required by the EMA and FDA for the Molecular biology development and marketing of innovative medicinal drugs: Microbiology Biologics (antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, peptides) Its core competences are the development and vali- Vaccines dation of (bio)analytical methods, stability studies, EU Cell-Based and gene therapy medicinal products batch testing and release, characterization of DSs and New chemical entities (including cytotoxics) bioanalysis (PK/TK, immunogenicity and biomarkers) in a GMP/GLP/GCLP/GCP environment. QA holds a unique position on the market thanks to its expertise at the forefront of analytical sciences and its six laboratories on one site: Mass spectrometry

Technoparc de Thudinie 2 Philippe DRAUX Phlippe DE RAEVE Nathalie DRAUX CEO (Founder) Scientific Director (founder) Chief Innovation Officer 6536 Donstiennes t +32 71 53 47 81 f +32 71 53 42 16 [email protected] www.quality-assistance.com 182 UNITED STATES

reMYND

reMYND, founded in 2002 as a spin-off from the can contribute our expertise for every type of Alzheimer University of Leuven, drives the development of disease- treatment in any form of application. We are serving six modifying treatments against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, of the top ten pharmaceutical companies, and our client- diabetes and other orphan protein misfolding disorders base covers the USA, Europe and Japan. through two independently managed business units: 2) The Drug Discovery and Development Unit (DDD) 1) our in-vivo contract research organization (CRO) focuses on disease-modifying treatments against pro- helps our clients assess as quickly as possible the phar- tein misfolding disorders, such as tau for Alzheimer’s macokinetics and dynamics of their experimental treat- disease, α-synuclein for Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, ments against Alzheimer’s disease in our proprietary cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s and ALS. We are open to Alzheimer mouse models. Our mission is to be a strate- explore different forms of collaborations or licensing of gic partner for our clients and help them identify the most our proprietary treatments. promising set-up to assess potential effects. Given our extensive experience fully focused on Alzheimer’s, we

Bio-Incubator (Wetenschapspark) Gaston Geenslaan 1 Koen DE WITTE 3001 Heverlee Managing Director t +32 16 75 14 20 f +32 16 75 14 21 [email protected] www.remynd.com Belgian Economic Mission 183 RENSON VENTILATION

RENSON® creates innovative concepts and products for a The products Invisible (concealed hinges) and healthy and comfortable indoor environment in homes and Invisiframe (concealed door frame) are the latest in- buildings, with minimal energy use and an attractive design. novative products that Argent Alu has developed. The Invisible Neo has even won a Red Dot Design award. The healthy concepts are a combination of basic ventilation, external sun shading (fabrics or aluminum profiles) Since the start of 2013 Renson has a US subsidiary, and night cooling. Renson Inc, based in the LA area. RENSON Inc. Argent Alu, the reference for opening doors, is the hard- 400 Continental Blvd - 6th Floor ware department for interior doors of the Renson Group El Segundo, CA 90245 [email protected] The brand Argenta has already more than 100 years of www.renson.eu experience in the production and development of hinges for interior doors.

Maalbeekstraat 10 Gilles VANPOUCKE Business Development 8790 Waregem Manager North America t +32 56 62 71 11 f +32 56 62 65 09 [email protected] www.renson.be 184 UNITED STATES

RIGHT BRAIN INTERFACE

Right Brain develops and markets Bahlu, a new smart TV box that transforms linear broadcast TV into on-demand TV everywhere. Bahlu empowers consumers, allowing them to record every show on TV and then view that complete uni- verse of content anytime, anywhere. The result dramatically simplifies video content discovery, navigation and viewing. The product allows consumers to quickly and easily select television, movie and internet video content they like without having to navigate through content they dislike. Right Brain markets Bahlu directly to consumers via the internet or via partnerships with existing TV and video distributors. Bahlu helps partners increase customer loyalty, expand content offerings and drive new revenues while uniquely preserving existing distribution and advertisement business models.

Kempische Steenweg 293/1 Bart VAN COPPENOLLE Craig BARBERICH 3500 Hasselt CEO Managing Director USA t +32 11 91 42 97 f +32 11 91 42 98 [email protected] www.rightbrain.com Belgian Economic Mission 185 RODSCHINSON INVESTMENT GROUP

Rodschinson Investment Group is an international firm Rodschinson’s business is expanding around the world specialized in mergers and acquisitions of corporate en- as global markets become ever more closely linked by tities and fund raising related to various sector activities. technology, by the breaking down of regulatory barriers, Our firm is also strongly involved in large real estate pro- and by the increasingly global needs of our clients. jects around the world. We bring together organizations that are extraordinary Rodschinson relies on independent partners, working in as stand-alone entities, but when combined, these in- its name, who provide a wide range of services world- dependent partners form a network that is virtually un- wide to a substantial and diversified client base that in- matched in the breadth and depth of resources available cludes small- and mid-sized businesses, as well as large to serve you. corporations, investment banks, pension funds, hedge funds and high net-worth individuals.

Bastion Tower level 20 Place du Champ de Mars 5 Rachid CHIKHI CEO 1050 Brussels t +32 2 550 36 87 f +32 2 550 36 88 [email protected] www.rodschinson.com 186 UNITED STATES

ROYAL BOTANIA

Royal Botania is a Belgian-based manufacturer of luxury Far from being committed purely to aesthetics, Royal outdoor furniture and accessories, and combines aes- Botania is passionate about ensuring the reliability and thetic sensibility and precise functionality in each and performance of its entire catalogue. Its seating under- every product offered. Founded by engineers Kris Van goes rigorous testing to ensure it represents the utmost Puyvelde and Frank Boschman in 1992, it has earned in ergonomic support and comfort. Its commercially- an international reputation for technical ingenuity and graded collections continue to be specified for the design originality. Serious about ergonomics as well, its most prestigious hospitality destinations including: The chairs and loungers offer the maximum in spinal sup- Four Seasons Hong Kong, Seven Seas Cruise Lines, port and comfort. At Royal Botania, quality remains the Hotel Scharzer Adler in Innsbruck and Grand-Hôtel primary focus from creation through production, to dis- du Cap-Ferrat in the French Riviera, the Hotel Arts in tribution and after-sales service. In 20 years, they have Barcelona, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the Hotel grown to employ 800 people worldwide, producing fur- Palazzo Sasso on Italy’s Amalfi coast, and many more. niture in solid teak, stainless steel and aluminum, along For a full list of Royal Botania projects, be sure to visit with bathroom furniture and outdoor lighting collections www.royalbotania.com/projects.html.

Royal Botania Corp 394 Broadway, ground floor New York NY 10013 T 1 212 812 9852.

Elsendonkstraat 146 Thierry HERBERT 2560 Nijlen Managing Director US t +32 3 410 22 85 Market f +32 3 411 22 86 [email protected] www.royalbotania.com Belgian Economic Mission 187 SAGACIFY

Sagacify is a software development company with expertise at the intersection of four domains: (1) data science, (2) social, (3) mobile technologies, and (4) cloud computing. Sagacify offers consultancy, development and project management services related to this expertise. At the same time, we are always looking for partnerships in the development of great products. We value high-quality software and amazing user interface design. We strive to use the latest technology in every domain. Our web and mobile solutions are used in some of the top 500 companies in Belgium.

More specifically, our expertise includes the following technologies: node.js, mongoDB, elasticsearch, dojo, html5+javascript, iOS, Android, machine learning, big data, amazon web services, etc.

Kevin FRANCOISSE CEO Rue Emile Goes 12 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 496 96 12 18 [email protected] www.sagacify.com 188 UNITED STATES

SCHREDER

Schréder, a family owned company established in 1907, Special lighting applications such as train platforms, is the world specialist for outdoor lighting and is inter- metro systems, traffic circles/roundabouts, etc. nationally recognized for its technical leadership and LED outdoor lighting for various applications product innovation. Schréder Group has more than 40 Lighting telemanagement systems companies spread across four continents. Schreder Lighting, LLC, is a member of the Schreder The ranges of products manufactured by Schréder are: Group and based in Addison, IL. Functional, public street lighting, from secondary roads to motorways Some of the prestigious, California-based projects that Urban, decorative lighting (squares, parks, pedes- Schreder Lighting has had the opportunity to provide trian areas) products for are: Floodlights for sport fields and illumination of facades City of San Jose: Owlet telemanagement controls Tunnel lighting San Diego International Airport: Furyo III fitting Industrial lighting and illumination of large areas City of Hayward: Owlet telemanagement controls Presidio Tunnel / Doyle Drive: AF5 fitting

Rue de Lusambo 67 Jean SCHREDER Nicolas KEUTGEN John CAMP 1190 Brussels Chairman Regional Director General Manager t +32 2 332 01 06 f +32 2 333 21 99 [email protected] www.schreder.com Belgian Economic Mission 189 SCREENITY

Screenity: Enrich your content, engage your audience!

Screenity’s mission is to enrich the user’s experience by synchronizing mobile devices with their world. We provide different solutions to synchronize an application offering enhanced content to the users. The Screenity Synchronization Engine includes a backend designed to offer the possibility to build a sync campaign in an easy and friendly way. The most added value is all the information you can get through the backend solution: reporting, profiling, context, mass import. Our solution is “Internet of Things” ready as well!

Frédéric FEYTONS Administrator/General Rue de Mulhouse 36 Manager 4020 Liège t + 32 4 268 19 57 [email protected] www.screenity.io 190 UNITED STATES

SELINKO

SELINKO offers both physical and online brand protec- The content of the microchip can be read with a smart- tion services to effectively combat counterfeiting. We phone using NFC technology, allowing everyone to ver- have the first secured and integrated platform to give ify the authenticity and to access added value services each item a unique identity that can be verified by every- such as reselling the item online. The sectors we target one. This identity allows us to offer unique direct market- include wine & spirits, leather goods, sportswear and ing and online sales services. music instruments. Our customers include the famous Bordeaux wine, “Le Pin”, which is considered to be one Items are identified by a unique, digital, electronic iden- of the rarest and most expensive in the world. tity certificate stored on an embedded microchip (these are the same microchips that you find on bank cards). The encryption technology used is PKI and has been used successfully in the banking world for over 20 years. This is why the technology used by Selinko is considered to be of the highest security available for brands seeking counterfeiting protection.

Patrick EISCHEN Rue du Grand Sart 15 Partner 1390 Grez-Doiceau t +32 496 28 25 26 [email protected] www.selinko.com Belgian Economic Mission 191 SEMETIS / ADDITIONLY

Semetis is a digital advertising and web analytics consultancy. We manage online advertising campaigns for large, European e-commerce players, and offer web analytics services to help them gain insights from their customers’ behavior. Our technology team also builds custom dashboards to help our clients’ C-level management measure the value and interaction between the different components of their internet presence (websites, applications, social media and marketing channels).

Semetis is joining the Mission to showcase Additionly, a software-as-a-service internet platform, born out of an internal project within the company. The platform is a performance-monitoring and communications platform for digital advertising agencies.

Rue des Palais 144 1030 Brussels Nicolas DEBRAY Jonathan VAN PARYS Olivier de MARNEFFE t Founder Technology Lead at Semetis / Lead Engineer +32 2 211 34 50 Director at Additionly f +32 2 211 34 51 [email protected] www.semetis.com www.additionly.com 192 UNITED STATES

SEPTENTRIO

Septentrio Satellite Navigation NV designs, manufac- As an OEM manufacturer, Septentrio works closely with tures and sells high-end OEM GNSS receivers for de- its customers to optimize the performance and fit of its manding professional navigation, positioning and timing receivers in the customers’ applications. applications. Furthermore, Septentrio is the leading supplier of receiv- Septentrio’s in-house technology includes all the critical ers in support of the Galileo program. building blocks (including ASICs and software) for developing excellent satellite navigation receivers for precise industrial applications, such as land and maritime surveying, machine control, precise timing, reference networks, etc. Its receivers work with all GNSS signals (GPS, Galileo, Glonass and SBAS signals). Septentrio is also developing GNSS/IMU-integrated solutions and certifiable receivers for aviation.

Interleuvenlaan 15G Peter GROGNARD 3001 Heverlee CEO & Founder t +32 16 30 08 00 f +32 16 22 16 40 info@septentrio@com www.septentrio.com Belgian Economic Mission 193 SHOPIGRAM

Discover & buy products from independent & local stores

Shopigram is a marketplace for products from local and independent stores. Start browsing the marketplace and discover products from small shops in major European cities.

On Shopigram, every seller has been selected and you will not find big or international retailers.

Shopigram is only for small and independent shops.

Vincenzo RUGGIERO CEO Rue des Pères Blancs 4 1040 Brussels t +32 498 63 64 68 [email protected] www.shopigram.com 194 UNITED STATES

SMARTdoc

SMARTdoc is a complete, painless and affordable documan- how we recognize and manage “documents” and the infor- agement solution, scalable from a single-user, desktop utility mation related to them and in the user experience; how the up to an enterprise-wide framework, all based upon one, sim- user interacts with documents, information and workflows ple user experience. related to them. Is SMARTdoc yet another document management software? Painless: To the contrary, Imagine a digital archive, that allows to smar Tdoc is painless to implement, painless to in- store, search & secure documents. tegrate and painless to learn. SMARTdoc is a 2 icon An archive that can recognize delivery notes, complaint let- app. ters or invoices and connect these to the correct workflows. Affordable: And imagine that any user, from the production floor up for any SME or SME-like department in your to the director can learn how to use it, in less time than organization. you need to finish your lunch…4 main selling points: Highly integrable: Complete: The integrations with made with Dynamics, Sharepoint, a full-featured documanagement system with innovative, SAP, Sage and many others were made within hours. cutting-edge technology: from a technological perspective; And we are talking about multiple links with the transactions, relations and products within any ERP system. SMARTdoc is a see & buy solution. And we would be delighted to demo you live how refreshing & easy document management can be. SMARTdoc is all about documenting an organization’s core business by storing, securing, distributing, disclos- ing and publishing the link between your documents and Koen MEGANCK Schipstraat 2 Founder the information. Everything is just a click away. 9550 Herzele t +32 54 51 52 54 [email protected] www.SMARTdoc.eu Belgian Economic Mission 195 MOOVLY

Z.1 Researchpark 310 Geert COPPENS Co-Founder 1731 Zellik t +32 498 44 04 60 f +32 2 300 56 57 [email protected] www.moovly.com 196 UNITED STATES

SOFICS

Sofics® is the world leader in on-chip electrostatic dis- In most cases, the precise ESD/EOS solution you need charge (ESD) and electrical overstress (EOS) solutions will be available off the shelf in our large and growing for integrated circuits (ICs). Our technology is proven in portfolio of patented IPs. Our TakeCharge customers in- all of the world’s major foundries and process nodes, clude many of the world’s leading IC manufacturers, and and has been successfully implemented in over two our PowerQubic portfolio has been licensed by a top tier thousand chip designs for IC companies of all sizes. foundry to offer to their customers.

Sofics’ solutions are highly cost-effective. An IP license from Sofics is more economical than adding staff to an ESD department or hiring a consultant. It is also more cost-efficient than buying shuttle space to develop alternative solutions. Because our solutions are foundry and field-proven, licensees get an IP that works the very first time. This eliminates the need for expensive re-spins and gets the product to market faster.

Brugse Baan 188A Pieter DONCK 8470 Gistel Director Sales & Marketing t +32 59 27 59 15 f +32 59 27 59 16 [email protected] www.sofics.com Belgian Economic Mission 197 SOFTKINETIC INTERNATIONAL

SoftKinetic’s vision is to give everyone the freedom to more information on SoftKinetic, please visit www.soft- control, explore and enjoy the entire digital world through kinetic.com. For videos of SoftKinetic-related products, the most natural and intuitive user interfaces and ma- please visit SoftKinetic’s YouTube channel: www.you- chine interactions. SoftKinetic is the leading provider of tube.com/SoftKinetic. gesture-based platforms for the consumer electronics and professional markets, including interactive digital entertainment, consumer electronics, health care, digital signage, and medical systems. The company offers a complete range of 3D-imaging and gesture-recognition solutions, including patented, 3D CMOS, time-of-flight sensors and cameras (DepthSense® product range); multi-platform and multi-camera, 3D gesture recognition middleware and tools (iisu® product range); as well as games and applications from SoftKinetic Studios. For

Boulevard de la Plaine 15 1050 Brussels Frederic PAPEIANS t CEO +32 2 888 42 60 f +32 2 647 48 55 [email protected] [email protected] www.softkinetic.com 198 UNITED STATES

SOLE LUNA

Development, design, distribution, commercialization and exploitation of apps. Development and hosting of websites. Developing social media strategies, e-Com- merce and social media management. Development and commercialization of software. With a team of experts in the field of Marketing and Development, Sole Luna is also active on the international market.

Henry Fordlaan 20 Luciano SCATORCHIA 3600 Genk Chairman t +32 475 42 20 70 f +32 89 32 96 21 [email protected] www.soleluna.be Belgian Economic Mission 199 TAGEXPERT

TagExpert enables your company in the new world of web. multidimensional bridge between your company products, Your mission is to put your company at the edge of the busi- services and processes and all the channels your customer ness thanks to the right set of Internet real-time experiences. will embrace to get in touch with you: it is your Go To Market. You have 3 critical success factors. Our Internet development team has built records in delivering 1. find the driving value. simple and effective technical answers to complex business Complexity is a given fact and finding THE value that will boost requests. We have in house the technical expertise to build your business is the founding element of your success. We it for you. are committed to results therefore we’ll give you the expertise Example: who can deliver you with a set of business build- you’ll need to elaborate a strategy for an efficient Internet pres- ing Internet applications and websites certified ISAE 3402 ? ence in an always on and connected world. (Google it) Example: to build your search engine optimization, you’ll need 3. embrace effective end-to-end communication more than tricks to put you on the top!. Video is what drives communication today: Google to find, 2. create your go to market presence YouTube to watch is the minimum. You need more: first en- Gone are the days of the fancy blinking web presence: you’ll sure your video scenario is tailored for every channel, second need a tool that drives your business ahead and create the deliver it to look great everywhere, anytime, on any devices, inside any application without hassle. This is so critical that we have incorporated in our company a unique group of technical experts able to deliver end-to-end communication “on the spot”. We do not subcontract, we produce to give you the speed your market needs on top of the quality they expect. Digital Innovation Valley Your company is to be on the WEB 4.0, NOW: there are no Parc Scientifique Initialis Boulevard Initialis 7 bte 5 second best. TagExpert mission is to bring you there: you’ll 7000 Mons David BLAMPAIN Benjamin BLAMPAIN t +32 473 79 41 46 Founder - CEO Founder - CTO know what to do, you’ll get the tools to do it, and all your clients f +32 65 68 08 07 will know it. [email protected] www.tagexpert.com www.tagexpert.tv 200 UNITED STATES

TAPESTRY ART (DIVISION OF HOLONCOM)

Tapestry Art produces Flemish, high-end, contemporary, human and environmentally-friendly weaving mill in wall-hanging tapestries. We transform modern art pho- Flanders, Belgium. tography into a woven, high-quality wall tapestry. When framed, they become a luxurious alternative to photos You can select tapestries from our Limited Edition Art printed on canvas. The combination of modern, contem- Photography Collection or they can be custom-made. porary photography with traditional, Flemish craftsmanship results in an authentic product that is sure to be an eye-catcher in any interior, private or corporate.

Using a unique method to transform digital information into weaving loom instructions, we create stunning end results with a warm and gentle feel, in both touch and appearance. All of our tapestries are woven in a small,

Diksmuidelaan 95 2600 Berchem Anna DEMUYLDER Robrecht SIERA t +32 3 440 41 96 Managing Partner Managing Partner t +1 917 593 3539 f +32 3 281 80 44 [email protected] www.tapestry-art.eu Belgian Economic Mission 201 TARGETOME

Targetome is a university spin-off created in 2010. peutic target is reachable by antibodies and ensures that the selected biomarker is not present in critical tissues. Its mission is to develop targeted therapies against can- Novel biomarkers have been identified using this new cer and to offer services built around its proprietary pro- technology and the selected leads have a higher chance teomics biomarker discovery platform. of success.

Targetome is developing its own drug pipeline (antibody- Targetome’s platform is useable for many therapeutic drug conjugates targeted at pancreatic cancer and liver domains, such as oncology, CNS, inflammatories, meta- metastases), but is also providing fee-for-services bio- bolic diseases, stem cells therapy and companion diag- marker discovery and validation built around its propri- nostic development. etary proteomics platform.

Our platform focuses on a subset of “surface accessible” biomarkers, which guarantees that the putative thera-

Benjamin DAMIEN CEO Avenue du Pré-Aily 4 4031 Angleur t +32 4 349 85 40 [email protected] www.targetome.be 202 UNITED STATES

THE BELGIAN CHOCOLATE GROUP

Founded in 1956, The Belgian Chocolate Group (BCG) sive distributors in over 70 countries, with a view to cre- is a well-established supplier and exporter of premium ating a clear, unified brand presence. In our constant chocolate products, offering high quality at attractive search for first-rate ingredients, quality is the highest prices. Our wide range of products, which form a solid requirement. Furthermore, the BCG follows the inter- base for our brand, “The Belgian”, includes chocolate national standards and guidelines. In January 2011, the seashells, cocoa dusted and flake truffles, pralines, BCG was the first Belgian chocolate company to obtain bars, hollow figures, and other innovative products like the A-star level of the international BRC food standard. medallions, truffines and chocolate doughnuts. We also This is the highest possible standard to obtain. carry a range of no-sugar-added bars.

The company has two plants in Belgium, where the chocolates are made and from which they are exported. “The Belgian” reflects the traditional, chocolate-making expertise from Belgium. We work together with exclu-

Geelseweg 72 Jurgen DE VITS 2250 Olen Commercial Manager t +32 14 25 85 25 f +32 14 25 85 24 [email protected] www.thebelgian.com Belgian Economic Mission 203 THE SMART COMPANY

Energy Impact is a simple yet powerful web application bound to sensors. Its purpose is twofold: to empower professionals to effectively manage energy usage in their facilities and to help individuals - homeowners, renters, business owners - save energy and reduce their electricity bills by up to 30%. What’s more, Energy Impact is consumer-driven, allowing clients to develop their own electricity management solutions by interact- ing on an online platform.

Vincenzo BIANCA Loïc BAR CEO Co-CEO Rue St Firmin des Près 13/B 4600 Visé t +32 496 83 40 79 [email protected] www.thesmartcompany.be 204 UNITED STATES

THE TEST LEADERS

The Test Leaders are experts in managing ICT test pro- Our experts are working closely together with our clients jects, coaching and training your staff, and sharing test- on a day-to-day basis to help them manage their test pro- ing expertise. jects, set up their testing processes, and train their staff.

By delivering expert testing services and solutions, The Test We combine our broad experience in testing with an effi- Leaders reduces its clients’ technical and business risks. cient yet pragmatic model, aiding test leaders in the performance of their activities in various types of projects: We lead test projects based on our own proven, risk- Tailor-made software solutions based testing methodology, Testing Intelligence™, in or- Package implementations (COTS) der to contribute to the success of our clients’ businesses. Classical, iterative and agile projects Functional and business projects For over 15 years, our team of experts has been pro- Infrastructure projects viding high-quality testing services in 4 business areas: finance, automotive-logistics, telecom and interim.

Gert MENTENS Mechelsesteenweg 277 CMO, Managing Partner 1800 Vilvoorde t +32 2 252 12 17 [email protected] www.thetestleaders.com Belgian Economic Mission 205 THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY

The Walt Disney Company has been a strong presence in books and magazines are sold at specialist and mass Belgium for several decades and now currently employs market retailers and at the Disney Store in Antwerp. The approximately 200 people (Benelux region). The Walt main office is in Brussels and the company is split into Disney Company is a major film distributor in Belgium, four segments: with recent successes including “The Avengers”, “Toy Story 3” and “Alice in Wonderland”. Disney also works Retail (e.g., Disney consumer products, licensing, with local broadcasting partners to bring compelling and Disney Store) creative, branded and non-branded content to viewers through a variety of platforms, including the award- Motion pictures winning series “Desperate Housewives” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. Disney Channel launched in Belgium in Media distribution 2009, followed by Disney XD in 2010, and Disney Junior in September 2011. Disney’s wide range of consumer Channels products, including toys, apparel, home décor, foods,

Avenue du Port 86c bte217 Thomas SPILLER Vice president Global Public 1000 Brussels Policy t +32 2 263 17 11 f +32 2 263 17 50 [email protected] www.disney.be 206 UNITED STATES

TIENSE SUIKERRAFFINADERIJ

The Südzucker Group is a German food group that is active in four segments: sugar, specialties, crop energies and fruit. The main segment within the group is the production of sugar at 29 factories and 3 refineries located throughout Europe. The sugar is produced primarily from sugar beets and complies with the EC standards. The sugar for refining is cane sugar imported from different locations around the world. We have two subdivi- sions within the sugar segment: industry and retail.

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij became a part of the Südzucker Group in 1989 and is known for its’ specialization in sugar retail products within the group. Tiense Suiker is proud of its reputation in the Belgian market as a top-quality player and wants to export its quality products to the rest of the world.

Nadja FEYEN Philippe MINETTE Schuttershofstraat 9 Export Manager Specialties Retail Director 2000 Antwerp t +32 471 92 62 74 [email protected] www.tiensegroup.com Belgian Economic Mission 207 TIMEPLAZZA

Timeplazza is a web platform that allows you to book time for yourself, such as a massage, a beauty treatment, a coaching session, a therapy session, a work- shop, a private class, a seminar, a trip to the spa, etc. The aim of the project is to create a place where people can find and book time off instantly (massage, hairdress- er, pedicure, etc.) or at a later date for themselves (work- shop, seminar, training, etc.). Find it, book it, love it!

Rue des Pères Blancs 4 Geoffroy VERNEY-CARRON 1040 Brussels t Co-Founder - CEO +32 472 445 419 [email protected] [email protected] www.timeplazza.com 208 UNITED STATES

TOMORROWLAB - living tomorrow

TomorrowLab is an innovation services spin-off of Living TomorrowLab analyzes companies on their future fit- Tomorrow, a unique, global innovation platform with 20 ness. We go beyond your current ecosystem - as a neu- years of experience and connecting over 400 compa- tral catalyst - to connect with current and future stake- nies worldwide. TomorrowLab is a trusted and neutral holders and customers in order to build future scenarios incubator, facilitator and catalyst for innovation projects, that unveil (disruptive) opportunities and threats, seeds operating within companies and across departments, and options for your company. We assist in prioritizing industries and geographical borders. With plug-in en- new ideas gathered, connect you with the right partners trepreneurship and instant accessibility to a top-level to make it happen, and catalyze and facilitate this into network, it certainly dares to operate outside the box real, tangible results. and boosts innovation to new levels of success. We currently coordinate network-value innovation projects TomorrowLab/Living Tomorrow currently serves over for customers in Europe and North America. We spe- 95 partners. Some of these are ABB, P&G, Randstad, cialize in future scenario analysis, future core develop- Colruyt Group, bpost, eandis, HP and SCA. ment, cross-fertilization and business model innovation.

Indringingsweg 1 1800 Vilvoorde Joachim DE VOS t +32 2 263 01 33 Founder, General Director f +32 11 85 04 33 [email protected] www.tomorrowlab.com www.livingtomorrow.com Belgian Economic Mission 209 UCB

UCB, Brussels, Belgium (www.ucb.com), is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines and solutions to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases of the immune system or of the central nervous system. With 9,000 people in approximately 40 countries, the company generated revenue of EUR 3.4 billion in 2012. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).

Allée de la recherche 60 Didier MALHERBE Ismael KOLA Vice President, UCB - Executive VP UCB - 1070 Brussels General Manager, UCB President UCB NewMedicines t +32 2 559 99 99 Belgium f +32 2 559 99 00 [email protected] www.ucb.com 210 UNITED STATES

ULYS

Ulys is a specialized, fully-integrated and independent and has built strong relationships with specialized law firm established in Brussels (HQ), Paris and Tel Aviv. firms in nearly all European countries and in most high- Our scope of activities includes: tech hotspots around the world.

High-tech and internet, Recent awards include TMT Firm of the Year (2006 Legal Intellectual property rights, Awards), nomination as Best IP & IT Firm (2007, 2008, Cinema, media and entertainment, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Legal Awards), Gaming Lawyer of Gaming and sport business, the Year (2006 World Online Gambling Report), French Food and nutrition, Rising IT Firm (2007 “Trophées du droit”), Best Practice Corporate and competition law applied to those Group Intellectual Property (2007 Eurojuris), TMT sectors. Leading Firm and Leading Individuals (Chambers Global) and Recommended Internet Firm (Who’s Who Legal). Ulys is not the largest firm, but it is among the best in its field of activities - and probably the first one in terms Our clients benefit everyday from our total quality pro- of value for money. Ulys is member of several networks gram, including ISO 9001 certification. Reactivity, re- spect for delays, quick access to partners, quality of the assistance, secured client-platform, fully computerized library, regular enquiries as to the satisfaction of the clients, these are only few examples of our commitment to total quality. ISO stands for “client-centric organization”.

Avenue de la Couronne 224 Etienne WERY 1050 Brussels Lawyer t +32 23 40 88 10 f +32 23 45 35 80 [email protected] www.ulys.net Belgian Economic Mission 211 UMEDIA

uMedia is a major international production, finance and uMedia consists of a film production and development sales company based in Brussels and London with new division - uFilm, a major film fund - uFund, a Belgium operations opening in LA and Paris this year. theatrical distribution company - uDreams, a VFX company - uFX, and an international sales arm - uConnect. Founded by joint CEOs Adrian Politowski, Nadia Khamlichi and Jeremy Burdek, the company produces, finances, distributes and offers comprehensive VFX services to major motion pictures, including multi-Oscar® winners like THE ARTIST, A MONSTER IN PARIS and most recently, GRACE OF MONACO, starring Nicole Kidman, and MARIAH MUNDI AND THE MIDAS BOX. To date, it has produced more than 160 films ranging in budget and genre from mainstream, commercial genre projects to smaller, specialized titles.

Avenue Louise 235 Jeremy BURDEK CEO & co-founder 1050 Brussels t +32 2 544 00 00 f +32 2 372 91 38 [email protected] www.umedia.eu 212 UNITED STATES

UNITED AIRLINES

United Airlines operates daily, nonstop flights from Passengers travelling from/to Brussels in United’s pre- Brussels to its hubs in Chicago, New York/Newark mium cabins, United GlobalFirstSM and United Business Liberty, and Washington D.C., and offers conveni- First®, enjoy flat bed seats on all flights. The United ent connections to more than 300 cities across the Economy Plus® seats in Economy class offer extra leg- United States (with ideal connections to the West room to enjoy more room to work or relax. Coast), Canada, Latin America, South America and the Caribbean. Visit united.com.

United is a founding member of Star Alliance®, giving frequent flyers travelling on United the choice to either earn miles with United’s MileagePlus® frequent flyer program or with a Star Alliance member airline program, such as Miles & More.

Mommaertslaan - Park Hill 20B Alexander Eliane SWINNEN 1831 Diegem VANRYCKEGHEM Key Account Manager t +32 2 200 88 68 Country Sales Manager Belgium-Luxembourg f +32 2 644 64 22 Belgium-Luxembourg [email protected] www.united.com Belgian Economic Mission 213 VAN CLEEMPUT et FILS

Our company is a family business established in 1977 in These quality products are manufactured according to Belgium and is active in various sectors, including food, tradition in order to get the taste and flavors of authen- events and photographic production. tic Liège waffles, pearl sugar, vanilla, with or without Belgian chocolate, in various sizes, individually pack- SPRL VAN CLEEMPUT et Fils advises and provides lo- aged, in boxes of four, packs of five or countertop dis- gistics assistance to its subsidiary, VAN CLEEMPUT & plays of 18 pieces. All our products arrive frozen in the SON LLC, in California. United States and are stored in the FFE (temperature control specialist) warehouse in Ontario, California. VAN CLEEMPUT & SON LLC develops the distribution of Belgian food and delicacies, currently a range of We can also provide the necessary equipment to open pre-packaged Liège waffles and ready-to-cook frozen retail points of sale. “Les gaufres d’Augustin” dough produced in the area of Membach (Eupen), Belgium. VAN CLEEMPUT & SON LLC dba “BELGIAN ACCENT” 6069 BEL AIR DRIVE 92336 FONTANA CA (California) USA T +1 909 2260 959 [email protected] Place of business: BELGIAN ACCENT 1377 S. LILAC AVENUE - unit 107 92316 BLOOMINGTON CA (California) USA

Rue de Saintes 19 Olivier VAN CLEEMPUT Jacques BLOCKHUYS CEO at VAN CLEEMPUT et COO - VAN CLEEMPUT 1430 Quenast FILS - President at VAN & SON t +32 67 33 34 41 CLEEMPUT & SON [email protected] [email protected] www.belgianaccent.com 214 UNITED STATES

VAN CRONENBURG ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE

Peter Van Cronenburg started out as a cabinet-maker specializing in high-end paneling and libraries in 1983. His quest for elegance and his passion for traditional craftsmanship inspired him to create his own collection of architectural hardware and take over a foundry for its manufacturing. What began as a marginal activity, limited to his own woodworking projects, has since grown into a unique brand with worldwide recognition. Creating a new caliber of ironmongery, Van Cronenburg Architectural Hardware now personally advises the most celebrated architects and designers around the world and goes on site to give personal advice in the specifications of ironmongery. The pieces bearing the Van Cronenburg signature all share the same unmistakable sobriety, grace and authenticity - and new, bespoke designs are created every week.

Zonder-Naamstraat 12B Régine YVERGNEAUX 9000 Ghent CEO Owner t +32 486 64 06 01 f +32 9 329 89 65 [email protected] www.petervancronenburg.be Belgian Economic Mission 215 VAN OLMEN & WYNANT

Van Olmen & Wynant is an independent law firm offering Van Olmen & Wynant is one of the driving forces behind quality services with a personal touch. L&E GLOBAL, giving the firm a distinctive international dimension in employment law. A dedicated team of experienced, multilingual professionals serves business clients in employment and corporate L&E GLOBAL brings together premier national labor and law. We have developed distinctive expertise in the areas employment law firm boutiques, which together provide of private equity and venture capital, and civil servants law. seamless counsel on labor relations, employment law, immigration law, and employee benefits - as one firm We value empathy, trust, and long-term, personal relation- - with a unified fee-for-all services approach, across bor- ships. Our size matters because it allows us to combine ders, around the world. professionalism with a personal and pragmatic touch.

Based in Brussels, the firm enjoys outstanding international contacts and has developed close working relationships with high quality law firms across the globe.

Avenue Louise 221 1050 Brussels Luc WYNANT t Lawyer +32 2 644 05 11 f +32 2 646 38 47 [email protected] [email protected] www.vow.be 216 UNITED STATES

VASCO DATA SECURITY

In general MYDIGIPASS.COM is a hosted, consumer authentication platform combining high-level security with ultimate VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication user convenience. Website owners can integrate strong and e-signature solutions and services specializing in in- authentication using one-off DIGIPASS passwords to ternet security. VASCO is a global software company for secure access to their services. internet security, serving customers in over 100 countries, including many international financial institutions. VASCO’s history in the USA Its prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government. VASCO Data Security International, Inc. was incorpo- VASCO offers its products in two models: a sales/li- rated in 1997. VASCO has its executive headquarters in cense or a services model. VASCO’s authentication so- Chicago. Its operational headquarters are located in Boston. lutions in the sales/license model are installed on-site. In August 2011, the company opened a sales office in the With its services model - DIGIPASS-as-a-Service and San Francisco Bay area. The West Coast office houses the MYDIGIPASS.COM - VASCO offers a completely man- company’s business development team for its cloud-based aged, in-the-cloud authentication service. DIGIPASS-as-a-Service and MYDIGIPASS.COM business.

Koningin Astridlaan 164 Jan VALCKE 1780 Wemmel President & COO t +32 2 609 97 00 f +32 2 609 97 09 [email protected] www.vasco.com Belgian Economic Mission 217 VIRTUAL REALITY MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Virtual Reality Medical Institute (VRMI) uses simulation jects in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. for the past 25 years, technologies in three main areas: 1) treating patients we have won over 50 competitive government contracts with stress, anxiety, and trauma, 2) training for military and look now towards marketing the developed products medical and civilian populations, and 3) enhancing med- and protocols. ical educational programs. A Belgian corporation established in December 2006 with affiliates in the U.S. and China, VRMI principals are world leaders in applying VR technology in combination with physiological monitoring and feedback for training, therapy, and emerging applications. We are also focused on developing a comprehensive protocol to address an array of needs for military personnel and civilian first responders as well as emerging technologies for various security and intelligence operations. Having been involved in R&D pro-

Brussels Life Science Incubator Clos Chapelle aux Champs 30 box 1.3030 6th floor 1200 Brussels t +32 2 880 62 26 Prof. Dr. Brenda Prof. Dr. Mark f WIEDERHOLD WIEDERHOLD +32 2 880 62 01 President Director of Clinical [email protected] (Ph.D., MBA, BCIA) Research [email protected] (M.D., Ph.D., FACP) www.vrphobia.eu www.vrphobia.com 218 UNITED STATES

WATERLEAU

WATERLEAU ‘s mission is to protect the four elements of WATERLEAU is a reference in the production of green nature. It offers a complete portfolio of water, air and waste energy from wastewater and biomass. It counts over 400 treatment technologies and solutions for the production of references in anaerobic wastewater, producing more than renewable energy. WATERLEAU has constructed plants 1.8 million Nm³ of biogas per day, allowing industries to for municipal wastewater treatment in Morocco, Algeria, save on heat and power, and to recycle their effluent into Iraq, Macau, China, and many other countries. process water.

To help cities cope with increasing population, WA WATERLEAU turns different kinds of biomass into new TERLEAU designs and builds Waste-to-Energy (WTE) energy: manure, kitchen and restaurant waste, as well as plants capable of turning waste into green energy. In the organic fraction of municipal waste, can be used as a China, cities like Shanghai and Haian, recover over 20 valuable energy source. WATERLEAU offers the appro- MWe from their inhabitants’ household waste. Other WTE priate anaerobic digester for each type of organic waste. plants treat medical, industrial or hazardous waste.

Radioweg 18 Anissa TEMSAMANI 3020 Herent Vice President International t Luc VRIENS +32 16 65 06 57 CEO Relations and Public f +32 16 65 06 63 Affairs [email protected] www.waterleau.com Belgian Economic Mission 219 WEBMISSION

A WebMission is a delegation of Belgian web, tech and Mission mobile entrepreneurs that travel abroad to promote their companies and to network, taking advantage of an inter- To promote Belgian web, tech and mobile entrepreneur- national internet/tech event and the happenings on its ship abroad, by increasing visibility, the international net- fringes. work and business opportunities.

Pillars A WebMission stimulates international business prospection of Belgian companies and potentially attracts foreign A WebMission consists of three fundamental pillars: investment in line with the Belgian, regional, export-pro- Meet peers and fellows moting agencies’ objectives. Pitch the local scene Visit start-ups, VCs and encourage business networking

Jenny LWABANDJI Founding member COO Rue Charles Demeer 18 1020 Brussels t +32 474 350 190 [email protected] www.webmission.be 220 UNITED STATES

ZESTYLAWYER

We provide complaint services for citizens, governments The platform has many cost-saving opportunities for and organizations. Our system is highly intuitive and one the authorities, provides clear and emotion-free claims does not need to be a lawyer to be able to solve what- and complaints, and dramatically improves the liaison ever problem there may be: a leaking roof, a pothole in between governments and people. the street, hospital issues, arguments in school, expired or subpar quality products in a shop, banking problems, The system provides for many add-ons like a network etc. The user spends two minutes online to answer a few of local deputies and services for companies who value questions related this problem and our system automati- consumer feedback and consumer intimacy. cally composes the complaint, provides addresses and the most relevant authority to contact. Users may print The service has been successfully implemented in east- the complaint and send it according to our instructions ern Europe and is now taking other markets by storm. or send it via our system. On the other end, the authority has its own account where all the complaints are being received, directed and otherwise managed. There are statistics, responses are received and sent directly with no cost.

Rue Van perck 82 1140 Brussels Alexey BOGDANOV t +32 2 888 62 88 Director f +32 1 196 05 92 [email protected] [email protected] www.zestylawyer.com Belgian Economic Mission 221 Public Sector

224 UNITED STATES

EMBASSY OF BELGIUM IN WASHINGTON

3330 Garfield Street NW Washington, DC 20008 T +1 202 333 6900 F +1 202 333 3079 [email protected] www.diplobel.us

Jan MATTHYSEN Ambassador Belgian Economic Mission 225 CONSULATE GENERAL OF BELGIUM

6100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90048 T + 1 323 857 1244 F + 1 323 936 2564 [email protected] www.diplomatie.be/losangeles

Rudi VEESTRAETEN Consul General in Los Angeles 226 UNITED STATES

BELGIAN FOREIGN TRADE AGENCY

The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency is a public body with Collect, organise and circulate information, studies legal status. It was set up through the Cooperation Agree- and documentation on external markets on behalf of ment concluded between the Belgian federal government the regional export promotion organisations. and the three Belgian regional governments in 2002. The regional export organisations (AWEX, Brussels In- The Agency is run by a Board of Directors. Its Honorary vest & Export and FIT) remain the primary contact points President is His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium. for Belgian companies.

The Agency’s main tasks are to:

Provide documentation on foreign markets;

Organise joint economic missions;

Rue Montoyer 3 1000 Brussels T Fabienne L’HOOST Rose DONCK Julie DERWA Christine MARCHAND +32 2 206 35 11 Deputy Director General Economic Mission Press Officer Assistant F +32 2 203 18 12 Coordinator [email protected] www.abh-ace.be www.belgianeconomicmission.be BRUSSELS INVEST & EXPORT Belgian Economic Mission 227 MINISTRY OF THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION

Brussels Invest & Export is the foreign trade and invest- stands at international trade fairs. ment agency of the Brussels-Capital Region. It aims to Brussels’ exporters are listed in a database, www.brussels- promote the internationalisation of the Brussels economy. exporters.be, which can be accessed by all foreign Brussels is not only the Belgian and European capital, companies searching for partners. home of NATO and EU headquarters, but it is also a large Another mission of Brussels Invest & Export is to attract business centre at the heart of the European market. foreign companies to Brussels and to provide them with Brussels Invest & Export assists Brussels’ companies support, should they decide to locate their business in operating in foreign markets. Almost ninety economic the Region. and trade commissioners across all continents provide To enable investors to assess the benefits of establish- free guidance to SMEs, target potential local prospects ing in the capital, Brussels Invest & Export offers them and partners, organise matchmaking events... Concrete a “Welcome Package” which includes equipped office initiatives in Brussels and abroad include trade missions, space at no cost for a three-month period. contact days, invitations of decision makers and collective

Avenue Louise 500/4 Jacques EVRARD Marc Daugherty Leilla BOUTAYEB Managing Director Project Manager - Project Assistant- Inward 1050 Brussels Inward Investment & Investment & Export t +32 2 800 40 00 Export Counseling Counseling f +32 2 800 40 01 [email protected] www.brusselsinvestexport.be 228 UNITED STATES

CITY OF GHENT

Lonely Planet wrote that the city of Ghent is “Europe’s best Ghent benefits from its excellent location at the crossroads kept secret” when it put our city in its top 10 list of must-see of European economy and from its proximity of Brussels, places in the world in 2011. Offering an excellent mix of as the European capital provides decision centers, an in- history, culture, high quality of life, a leading sea port, and ternationally well-connected airport and other global facili- high-tech industry clusters, Ghent is in fact a pocket-sized ties. Our investment promotion service offers independent metropolis in terms of value creation and knowledge spill- advice and assistance to companies looking to establish or over. Investors have long since discovered the Ghent’s expand operations in the city of Ghent. We work in close assets, including the fact that it is the largest educational collaboration with other authorities and professional part- center in Belgium and home to 14 world-renowned re- ners to provide the highest quality service and support for search institutes. Their research deals with ICT and companies, throughout the entire trajectory from prospec- broadband technology, new materials (steel applications, tion to relocation. We offer a strong, local network with both innovative textiles), biotechnology and biofuels. This clus- existing technology clusters and knowledge institutes, and ters expertise and talent in the city and offers a breeding with real estate actors offering high-quality building stock ground for entrepreneurship and technology companies. and greenfield locations in and around the city.

Botermarkt 1 Mathias DE CLERCQ Brecht LOOTENS 9000 Gent Vice-Mayor & Alderman Investment Promotion T +32 9 266 84 44 for the Port, Economy and Manager F +32 9 266 84 49 Entrepreneurship [email protected] www.gent.be FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) ECONOMY, SMEs, Belgian Economic Mission 229 SELF-EMPLOYED & ENERGY

The Service for Foreign Investments at the Federal Public investment climate in Belgium will be posed to policy- Service Economy gives general information to an inves- makers. We also seek to create synergies between all tor seeking to establish an entity in Europe, or who has the Belgian authorities involved. Its chair is held by the already decided to put it in Belgium. We are also there to Regions on a rotating basis. help you find the right people to answer all your questions.

The service enhances the smooth cooperation between the different partners involved in supporting your investment project.

We also host the secretariat of the Liaison Cell Federal - Regions Foreign Investments, with monthly meetings. Here we make sure that important issues concerning the

Vooruitgangstraat 50 1210 Brussels Colette VANSTRAELEN T Counsellor +32 2 277 72 82 F +32 2 277 53 06 [email protected] www.economie.fgov.be www.ib.fgov.be 230 UNITED STATES FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FINANCE Fiscal Department for Foreign Investments

Within the Federal Public Service FINANCE, the Fiscal “Invest in Belgium, increase your profit”, with that mis- Department for Foreign Investments assists foreign in- sion statement we would like to keep promoting Belgium vestors and investors already established in Belgium on with foreign investors. We inform them of the attractive tax matters. tax regimes Belgium has to offer with regard to foreign investments and assist them in their contact with Belgian This team of experts was established in 1997 and is tax administrations. The ultimate objective is creating jobs placed under the direct authority of the Chairman of the and economic expansion in Belgium. Management Committee.

This public service works free of charge and on a flexible, non-bureaucratic and investor oriented basis. The De- partment handles the projects disclosed to her in a strictly confidential way. The officials remain subjected to a strict obligation of professional secrecy.

Parliament Corner Rue de la Loi 24 Albert WOLFS 1000 Brussels Head of the Fiscal T +32 2 579 38 67 Department for f +32 2 579 51 12 Foreign Investments [email protected] www.minfin.fgov.be FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Belgian Economic Mission 231 FOREIGN TRADE & DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

The Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs, For- Combating global poverty by coordinating a high- eign Trade and Development Cooperation manages level of cooperation. Belgium’s foreign relations. Belgium’s Foreign Affairs network is comprised of 140 embassies, consulates and representations throughout the world.

As an organisation with solid and long-standing experience in foreign relations, the FPS channels its expertise into actions geared towards the following objectives:

Defending Belgian interests abroad.

Promoting a stable, fair, and thriving world community based on solidarity.

EGMONT I

First Secretary, Rue des Petits Carmes 15 Economic Issues Department 1000 Brussels T +32 2 501 80 60 f +32 2 511 66 28 [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be 232 UNITED STATES FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS - OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The office of Didier REYNDERS, Deputy Prime Minister After twelve years as Finance Minister, representing of Belgium and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade Belgium at Ecofin and Eurogroup’s meetings, Minister and European Affairs develops foreign policy and strat- Didier Reynders is particularly attentive to the Eurozone egy to defend the Belgian interests abroad. situation and the European policy.

Minister Didier REYNDERS attaches particular importance to economic relation within the Belgian foreign policy framework, thereby serving the regional entities and the Belgian economic actors.

EGMONT I Olivier HENIN Patrick HERMAN Laurent BURTON David MARECHAL Rue des Petits Carmes 15 Chief of Staff of the Deputy Head of Bilateral Relations, Head of Communication Spokesman 1000 Brussels Prime Minister Trade and Economic T +32 2 501 82 11 Diplomacy Unit [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) – INFORMATION AND Belgian Economic Mission 233 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – FEDICT

Fedict works for the Federal Government and is re- computer and Internet use. The number of people able sponsible for e-government, in other words, electronic to use e-government services has been increasing government. As such, Fedict helps the federal public de- as a result. Finally, Fedict is helping to make Belgium partments (FPDs) to improve their communication and an important centre of IT knowledge. The department services to the general public, businesses and civil serv- supports Belgian companies in exporting their know- ants, using information and communication technology. how and experience in Belgian e-government projects With the FPDs, Fedict works continuously developing abroad. new electronic services available via the federal portal www.belgium.be. Fedict has also helped to produce the electronic identity card (eID) and the Tax-on-web system. Fedict set up campaigns, such as “Pécéphobie”, “Internet for all” and “Start2surf”, intended to promote

Maria Theresiastraat 1/3 Peter STRICKX Frank LEYMAN Director-General Manager International 1000 Brussels Infrastructure Relations T +32 2 212 96 00 f +32 2 212 96 99 [email protected] www.fedict.belgium.be 234 UNITED STATES FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE (FIT) – GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS

The Flanders Investment & Trade agency promotes At another level Flanders Investment & Trade enhances sustainable international business, in the interest of both Flanders’ position as the gateway to Europe for inward Flanders-based companies and overseas enterprises. investors.

Whatever sector you are involved in, Flanders Invest- The agency identifies, informs, advises and supports ment & Trade will help you establish contact with the overseas enterprises by establishing production and re- Flemish companies you are looking for. search facilities, contact centres, headquarters, logistics operations and the like in Flanders, the northern region This includes not only products or services you may be of Belgium. sourcing, but also various types of business relationships, from joint ventures to technology transfers. Do visit our website and discover our worldwide network.

Gaucheretstraat 90 Claire TILLEKAERTS Anke VANDERSTAPPEN Lucas HUYBRECHTS Erna JANSSENS 1030 Brussels CEO/Managing Director Area Manager North & Deputy Director Inward Assistant Area Manager t +32 2 504 87 11 South America Investment F +32 2 504 88 99 [email protected] www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS Belgian Economic Mission 235 Cabinet of the Minister-President and Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy, Government of Flanders (Belgium)

Flanders is the autonomous northern region of Belgium With the ambitious ‘Flanders in Action’ plan, the govern- with Brussels as its capital. It is the gateway to Europe. ment of Flanders wants to assume by 2020 a leading position among the best performing European regions. For many centuries, Flanders has been at the crossroads of European development, with scientists, paint- Enhancing the international interaction with emerging as ers, entrepreneurs and politicians shaping the future of well as mature markets is one of the cornerstones of this our continent, combining revolutionary techniques with ‘Flanders in Action’ plan. state-of-the-art talent and knowhow. Via its elaborated network abroad of investment and Today, in the same spirit of combining innovative know- trade promotion offices, and in strong cooperation with how with natural talent and craftsmanship, we continue to the federal Belgian authorities, the government of Flan- shape our region within a modern and dynamic Europe. ders seeks and showcases business opportunities in a great variety of sectors.

Luc DE SERANNO Jurian VAN PARYS Spokesman for the Minister- Counsellor Foreign Affairs Martelaarsplein 19 President 1000 Brussels T +32 2 552 60 00 f +32 2 552 60 01 [email protected] 236 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OF THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION Cabinet of Minister Céline Fremault Economy – Employment – Scientific Research – Commerce – Foreign Trade

Brussels, capital of Belgium, is an international city like Life sciences: Belgium has a strong tradition in the no other. As the decision-making heart of Europe, it has life sciences, including biotechnology and pharma- become an international capital, where global opinion ceutical activities, and close cooperation between leaders meet to influence and do business, yet it re- universities and industry is a unique strength of the mains small enough to allow its inhabitants to enjoy all Brussels-Capital Region. the advantages of a human-size city. Information and communication technology (ICT): The Brussels-Capital Region accounts for approximate- the ICT sector in Brussels is extremely dynamic, ly 20% of Belgium’s GDP. At least 85% of the Region’s and the software and multimedia sub-sectors are economy consists of service activities. currently experiencing high growth. Access to top- Aside from being a top business location in general, the level human capital and substantial public support Brussels-Capital Region is home to thriving life sciences and make Brussels a very attractive location for ICT “information and communication technology” (ICT) sectors. businesses. International organizations: due to its central geographical location and unique status as the capital of Europe, Brussels is one of the world’s largest centers for international organizations, NGOs, industry associations, interest groups and diplomatic missions. For foreign investors, Brussels is the place to be to run a business with a European focus at a reasonable cost.

Alain DEMAEGD Laurent HACKEN Rue Capitaine Crespelstraat, 35 Chief of Staff Deputy Director B-1050 Bruxelles/Brussel T +32 2 508 79 11 [email protected] www.fremault.irisnet.be GOVERNMENT OF THE WALLOON REGION Belgian Economic Mission 237 Cabinet of the Minister of Economy and Vice-President of the Walloon Government

The Minister of Economy and Vice-President of the Sustainable development is ripe with real opportunities Walloon Government, Jean-Claude Marcourt, and his for Wallonia to enhance its economy. In light of this belief, cabinet are charged with overseeing the economic and special attention will be paid to SME’s and new technolo- social development of Wallonia. gies, which are also competencies of Minister Marcourt.

To the five clusters of competitiveness created under Located in the center of Europe, at the converging point the Marshall Plan, with the goal of creating a solid eco- of major roads, rivers, railways and air routes, Wallonia nomic and industrial environment (Transport and Logis- benefits from a high quality labor force and ample free tics, Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering, Agro-Industry, spaces for the expansion of new economic activities; all Aeronautics and Space Industry), has been added a advantages that Minister Marcourt, his team - in close sixth one dedicated to the green economy. collaboration with the Wallonia Foreign Trade and In- vestment Agency (AWEX) - will assert when promoting the benefits of Foreign Trade to the Region.

Rue Kefer 2 Sylvianne PORTUGAELS Gaël LAMBINON Chief of Cabinet Spokesman 5100 Namur T +32 81 23 41 07 f +32 81 23 41 76 [email protected] www.jcmarcourt.be 238 UNITED STATES MINISTRY OF DEFENSE Office of the Minister

Mr. Pieter De Crem is Belgian Minister of Defense since security and defense. Every year, approximately 5.000 the 21st of December, 2007 and Deputy Prime Minister Belgian military men and women participate in all major since the 5th of March 2013. This makes him responsi- peacekeeping operations in the world under the banner ble of the Belgian Armed Forces and several other fed- of NATO, the European Union and the United Nations, eral institutions, such as the Belgian National Institute such as the ISAF-mission in Afghanistan, the NATO-led for Veterans and Victims of War. mission UNIFIED PROTECTOR in Libya in 2011, the United Nations mission UNIFIL in Lebanon, the anti-pi- Under his policy, the Belgian Armed Forces underwent racy mission of the European Union in the Gulf of Aden, a profound transformation, which focused on restoring and the French operation Serval in Mali. the financial health of the department and investing in state-of-the-art military equipment. Despite an important Furthermore, Minister De Crem plays a leading role in downsize of the military personnel, this enabled the Bel- strengthening the cooperation between the armed forc- gian Defense to increase significantly its participation in es of allied countries. This is done through the concept international operations and to become a reliable, im- of ‘Pooling & Sharing’ of military capabilities, which is portant and respected partner in the field of international also known as ‘Smart Defense’ in a NATO-framework.

Rue Lambermont 8 1000 Brussels Ludwig VAN DER VEKEN Ambassador Dominique Lieutenant-Colonel Jo Ignace MICHAUX T + 32 2 550 80 11 Director General Policy – STRUYE DE SWIELANDE HEYLENS Private Secretary to the F + 32 2 550 29 19 Chief of the Cabinet to the Diplomatic Advisor to the Military Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister and [email protected] Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense www.mil.be Minister of Defense Minister of Defense Minister of Defense www.pieterdecrem.be WALLOON REGION – TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT - SPW- Belgian Economic Mission 239 DG06 RESEARCH PROJECTS

The SPW-DGO6-Research is the Operational Directo- Companies can ask the SPW-DGO6 for support consid- rate General for the Public Service of the Walloon Re- ering the risks of investing in innovative R&D. gion in Belgium. The SPW-DGO6-Research is in charge of financing R&D, innovative technology projects for For “industrial research”, grants can cover up to 80% of companies, research centers and universities. the research expenses in small companies and up to 60% in large ones. Through its Technology Development Department, the Walloon Region implements a series of financial incen- “Experimental development” refunds cash advances tives to boost regional innovation and research. The covering up to 75% of the expenditures on low-interest purpose is to meet the industry’s needs, from start-ups loans. These loans are reimbursable as an annual fee to well-established enterprises, from small to large en- based on a percentage of the product’s or service’s terprises. sales.

Place de la Wallonie 1, Bât. III, B-5100 Jambes (Namur) Chantal CLARENNE Jean Claude GEORGES Belgium T ICT Project Advisor Project Engineer Expert +32 81 33 45 67 F +32 81 33 35 77 [email protected] [email protected] http://recherche-technologie.wallonie.be 240 UNITED STATES WALLOON REGION - WALLONIE-BRUXELLES INTERNATIONAL

Wallonie-Bruxelles International is the public body in is to achieve consistency and synergy between regional charge of international relations of Wallonia and the and international research and development. The focus French Community of Belgium. The relations with for- is on stimulating international cooperation between aca- eign partners proceed on a bilateral (ability to sign trea- demia, institutes and businesses ties) or multilateral (representation within international organizations such as the OECD, the Council of the EU, The Wallonie-Bruxelles International Research & Inno- the Council of Europe and specialized organizations of vation Department is also coordinating the Research the UNO (ILO, UNIDO, UNESCO, etc.)) level. and Innovation Platform, which brings together all of the innovation operators in Wallonia and Brussels. The Plat- The main objective of the Wallonie-Bruxelles Internation- form defines the strategic priorities of international coop- al Research & Innovation Department is to actively build eration in science and technology through a bottom-up networks between different actors in Wallonia, Brussels approach and creates a network of scientific liaison of- and other countries and to promote partnerships with ficers overseas. They have the responsibility of liaising Wallonia and Brussels in international research. The aim with various key international initiatives, networks and infrastructures on behalf of the Platform.

Place Sainctelette, 2 Vinciane PERIN Hubert GOFFINET Maxime VAN CAUTER 1080 Brussels Head of Desk - America Project Manager (Research Scientific Liaison Officer – T +32 2 421 82 11 and Innovation) USA F +32 2 241 87 87 [email protected] www.wbi.be WALLOON REGION - WALLONIA FOREIGN TRADE AND Belgian Economic Mission 241 INVESTMENT AGENCY (AWEX)

The Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency export-oriented services and activities (market surveys, (AWEX) is the Wallonia Region of Belgium’s governmen- organisation of trade missions, trade show pavilions, ex- tal agency charged with promoting foreign trade and at- port incentives, etc.). tracting foreign investment. The agency has a worldwide network of 107 economic and trade representatives. As an investment promotion agency, AWEX has an over- AWEX has been certified ISO 9001 since April 2002. all responsibility for the attraction of foreign investments in Wallonia. This includes seeking out and providing in- As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission formation to potential foreign investors: search of real focused on promoting and informing the public of the estate, information on the cash and R&D grants available many benefits of both Wallonia and its foreign business in the Region, availability and cost of personnel, employ- community. AWEX assists buyers, decision-makers, im- ment incentives and attractive fiscal measures. The porters and foreign prospects by providing information Agency also offers a pro-active follow-up service to inves- on Wallonia’s export potential. As an export partner for tors already established in Wallonia. Wallonia-based companies, AWEX offers a wide range of

Jean-Pierre MARCELLE Francis KANIA Yaël HAUMONT Place Sainctelette 2 Managing Director of AWEX Director Americas Area Manager North America 1080 Brussels Invest T +32 2 421 82 11 F +32 2 421 87 87 [email protected] www.awex.be 242 UNITED STATES FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING BELGIAN PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND TECHNIQUES, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH THE:

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ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE

Belgium is a federal Kingdom comprised of three Regions (the remain negative in 2013 (-0.3%) according to Ecomonic intel- Flemish Region, the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital ligence unit estimation. Region) and three Communities (the Flemish, the French and the German Communities). Despite the recent downturn, Belgium is a high income country, with an estimated GDP per capita of US$ 45,510 in 2012 Belgium has a forecasted population of 10.7 million inhabitants (Economist Intelligence Unit). (2013) and is one of the most densely populated countries in Eu- rope. Brussels is the ‘Capital of Europe’: it hosts the headquarters In 2012, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO), of the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the Belgium was the 13th leading exporter of merchandise goods. European Parliament. Other major international organizations, Belgium’s share in world merchandise exports was 2.4%. With such as NATO, are also located in Brussels. That is how Brussels a share of 2.3% in world imports of goods, Belgium ranked 13th ranks as the world’s number two city (after Washington, D.C.) in among world importers. terms of the number of accredited journalists, and fourth in terms of the number of international meetings and seminars held That same year it was also the 15th exporter and 15th importer of services worldwide with a share of 2.2 % in both cases. With a surface of 30,500 km2, Belgium is one of the smallest member states of the European Union. Nevertheless, it is a Since 2007, Belgium has been holding the top position of the an- significant player in the world economy. GDP (Gross Domestic nual KOF Index of Globalization, which measures the economic, Product) reached €376.9 billion in 2012 (estimation) and a fore- social and political dimensions of globalization. casted €388.8 billion in 2013. In line with the world evolution, Belgium’s growth rate was negative in 2009 (-2.7%). In 2010, Regarding Foreign Direct Investments inflows, Belgium ranked the Belgian economy recovered and a growth rate of 2.4% was number 3 in the world in 2011 with an estimated US$ 89.1 bil- recorded. GDP kept rising in 2011, albeit at a slightly slower pace lion. The continued presence of coordination centers, as well than the year before (+1.8%). Due to the economic and financial as numerous tax incentives (notional interest deduction, tax crisis, growth was again negative in 2012 (-0.2%) and should shelters... ) play an important role (World Investment Report). Belgian Economic Mission 253 ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE TRADE RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Belgium is indeed your ideal partner because of its strategic location in the heart of Europe, its flourishing economy with stable growth and the unwavering confidence of consumers and investors.

2009 12 months € 14,428.9 million

2010 12 months € 17,724.1 million Belgian exports to the United States of America 2011 12 months € 17,426.0 million

2012 12 months € 20,619.5 million

2009 12 months € 15,025.7 million

2010 12 months € 17,034.3 million Belgian imports to the United States of America 2011 12 months € 19,212.7 million

2012 12 months € 21,466.2 million 254 UNITED STATES

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