Belgian Economic Mission 23 - 29 November 2013

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participants brochure Publication date: 1 OCTOBER 2013 This publication contains information on all participants who have registered before its publication date. The profiles of all participants and companies, including the ones who have registered at a later date, are however published on the websites of the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency www.abh-ace.be and www.belgianeconomicmission.be Belgian Economic Mission to India

23 - 29 November 2013

Organised by the regional agencies for the promotion of Foreign Trade & Investment (Brussels Invest & Export, Flanders Investment & Trade – FIT, the Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency – AWEX), FPS Foreign Affairs and the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency. 4 india Belgian Economic Mission 5

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

ANGOLA & SOUTH AFRICA 20 - 27 October

INDIA 23 - 29 November

2014

SAUDI ARABIA & OMAN 14 - 21 March

COLOMBIA & PERU 19 - 25 October

MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE November

(The dates are subject to change) HRH PRINCESS ASTRID OF BELGIUM Representative of HM the King Belgian Economic Mission 7

HRH Princess Astrid, Princess of Belgium HRH Princess Astrid is also particularly con- HRH Princess Astrid performs her public du- was born in Brussels on 5 June 1962. She is cerned by the plight of victims of violence. She ties as expected within the context of the the second child of King Albert II and Queen is therefore fully engaged in the efforts to ban Royal Family with particular interest for the Paola, and the sister of the King. antipersonnel mines. problems of our contemporary society.

At the request of HM the King, HRH Princess HRH Princess Astrid is also a member of the HRH Princess Astrid studied art history at Lei- Astrid will represent him and preside over the International Paralympics Committee Honor- den in the Netherlands. She completed her economic missions to Angola and South Af- ary Board. She is also the Honorary President education in Geneva, at the Institute of Eu- rica in October 2013 and to India in Novem- of the non-profit association Damien Action. ropean Studies and in Michigan in the United ber 2013. It is widely recognised that missions States. such as these have a positive impact on the HRH Princess Astrid is known to be highly development of economic and trade relations concerned about persons who - through a va- On 22 September 1984, HRH Princess between Belgium and its regions and many riety of circumstances - become marginalised Astrid married in Brussels Lorenz, Arch-Duke overseas partners. They also enable bridges citizens. She visits and encourages in many d’Autriche-Este, who became Prince of Bel- to be built between Belgian and foreign com- ways those Organisations which offer assis- gium in 1995. The Prince was born in Bou- panies as well as between Belgian companies tance to those who are in need of help. logne-Billancourt on 16 December 1955. themselves. On June 20th 2013, the Secretariat of the The princely couple has five children, all born As Honorary Chairwoman of the Queen Elisa- Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention/Ottawa in Belgium: Amedeo (21 February 1986), Ma- beth Medical Foundation (QEMF), the Euro- Convention announced that HRH Princess ria Laura (26 August 1988), Joachim (9 De- pean Organisation on Research and Treat- Astrid - as Special Envoy of the Convention cember 1991), Luisa Maria (11 October 1995) ment of Cancer (EORTC) Charitable Trust and - has joined a task force which will undertake and Laetitia Maria (23 April 2003). the Science and Medical Funds of the King diplomatic efforts to obtain the signature of the Baudouin Foundation, HRH Princess Astrid Convention by States not yet party to it. supports clinical and fundamental research. Since 22 November 1996, HRH Princess The Princess is also active in the fight against Astrid has been a member of the Belgian Sen- epidemics and pandemics: i.e. as “Special ate as senator by right. She also joined the Representative” of the Roll Back Malaria part- Belgian Armed Forces on 22 May 1997. The nership to fight malaria. Princess is a Colonel in the Medical Unit. HE DIDIER REYNDERS 8 india

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

Born in Liège on August 6th, 1958 Member of Parliament since 1992 Married – 4 children ACADEMICAL FUNCTIONS Chairman of the PRL-FDF Group (1995 - 1999) Lecturer at the Hautes Ecoles GOVERNMENT POSITIONS commerciales of Liège Chairman of the Mouvement Réformateur Minister of Finance (1999 - 2011) (2004 - 2011) Staff member of the Public Law Chairman of the Eurogroup (January - Department at the University of Liège December 2001) Guest lecturer at the Université PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES President of the Ecofin (July - December catholique de Louvain (Louvain business Lawyer (1981 - 1985) 2001 / July 2010 - December 2010) school (UCL)) Director General of the Local Authorities Minister in charge of the Belgian Department of the Ministry of the Walloon Buildings Agency (2003 - 2011) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES Region (1985 - 1988) Deputy Prime Minister since 18 July Chief of staff of the Deputy Prime Chairman of the National Railway 2004 Minister, Minister of Justice and Company of Belgium (1986-1991) Minister of Institutional Reforms (2004 - Institutional Reforms, Mr Jean Gol (1987 Chairman of the National Society of 2011) - 1988) Airways (1991-1993) Minister in charge of the National Lottery, Member of the Liège Town Council since the Federal Holding and Investment October 1988 Company (FHIC) and the insurance Leader of the MR Group of the Liège companies (2007 - 2011) Town Council since 1995 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade Deputy Chairman of the MR (1992 - and European Affairs since 6 December 2004) 2011 HE KRIS PEETERS 10 india

Minister-President of the Government of Flanders Flemish Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy Belgian Economic Mission 11

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) B.A. in Philosophy, University of Antwerp, HONORARY TITLES Antwerp 2005: M.A. in Law, University of Antwerp, Antwerp POLITICAL CAREER Honorary President, FBS (Flanders Business School) Special degree in Accountancy and Tax 2004-2007: Law, Vlerick School of Management, Ghent Minister for Public Works, Energy, 2005: Environment and Nature, Government of Honorary Secretary-General, FVIB (Fed- Flanders (Belgium) eration of Self-Employed Professionals) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007-2009: 2005: 1986-1988: Minister 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: Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Director Research Department, UNIZO, Agriculture and Rural Policy, Government Brussels of Flanders (Belgium) 12 india 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 13

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 Government Minister of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation for Budget, Finance and Civil Minister of Higher Education of the Service Wallonia-Brussels Federation 14 india HE CÉLINE FREMAULT

Minister of Economy, Employment, Scientific Research, Trade and Foreign Trade for the Brussels-Capital Region Belgian Economic Mission 15

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

1994-1997: 2004-2009: Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Member of the Brussels Parliament and Université Catholique de Louvain Member of the Parliament of the French Community 1994-1998: Master’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 cdH Chairwoman in Brussels Parliament - member of the Commissions for Housing, 2000-2001: Finances and Equality of Opportunity for Certificate of aptitude for teaching Women and Men in higher and secondary education, Université Catholique de Louvain 2012-2013: Deputy Mayor for Families, Daycare PROFESSIONAL CAREER Centers, Health and Equality in Uccle 1998-2001: Teaching assistant in the Faculty of Law Since 2001: Public law teacher at the Institut Cardijn - of the Université Catholique de Louvain Louvain-la-Neuve 16 india Belgian Economic Mission 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Private & Public Organisations, Chambers of Commerce and Federations �� 18

Financial Institutions �� 34

Ports & Airports �� 44

Higher Education Institutions �� 50

Industrial & Service Companies �� 60

Public Sector ��176

Hotels of the mission ��202

Economic profile of Belgium, the heart of Europe ��208 Private & Public Organisations, Chambers of Commerce and Federations

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AGORIA - RENEWABLE ENERGY CLUB

In the field of Renewable Energy technologies, Belgian and create international business opportunities for its companies can boast proven track records. 100+ of members. these companies have joined forces to offer their services to customers abroad. If you are looking for a single point of contact for energy technology from the heart of Europe, you have found it!! In the Renewable Energy Club powered by Agoria, both local and international companies have formed a unique network that paves the way for the Belgian technology for the energy sector on the international scene.

The Clubs’ aims are to promote the expertise in Renewable energy technologies abroad, to identify

Diamant Building Bd A. Reyerslaan 80 Jan DECLERCQ 1030 Brussels President t +32 2 706 79 39 f +32 2 706 79 43 [email protected] www.renewableenergyclub.be Belgian Economic Mission 21 ANTWERP WORLD DIAMOND CENTRE

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre is a Public, Private Our goal is to serve all those involved or interested in Cooperation, officially representing and coordinating our fascinating stones, from professional players like the the Antwerp diamond sector. Our mission is twofold: mining giants to the bride-to-be, looking for her perfect strengthening Antwerp's position as the world's primary wedding ring. diamond trading centre and strengthening the image of diamonds to a general audience. We do this through Diamond Office, where we streamline the vast import and export flow of diamonds in and out of Antwerp and through a wide variety of dedicated marketing campaigns, services, conferences, trade fairs, economic missions and much more…

Stéphane FISCHLER Ari EPSTEIN Karla BASSELIER President Chief Executive Officer Head Public Affairs Hoveniersstraat 22 2018 Antwerp t +32 3 222 05 11 [email protected] www.awdc.be 22 india BELGO-INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (BICC&I)

The Belgo-Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BICC&I) is at the heart of a growing network with 150 active members and has access to more than2,000 contacts in Belgium directly involved with business in India.

Throughout the year BICC&I organises several seminars on various topics related to India in order to enhance information exchange and to promote the commercial, industrial, scientific and financial co-operation between Belgium and India.

Baron Philippe Brigitte CLAESEN Marnixlaan 24 VLERICK Executive Assistant 1000 Brussels Chairman t +32 479 75 88 92 [email protected] www.bic-belgium.com Belgian Economic Mission 23 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MECHELEN (VOKA)

There are 8 Chambers of Commerce and Industry The regional CCI of Mechelen employs 16 people and (CCI) in Flanders. All are private institutions and con- serves over 1200 companies from various industries sequently membership is not compulsory. Together with and size in the district of Mechelen. The main business the Flemish Employers Association, these 8 Chambers sectors that stress the economic importance of this reform the Voka alliance (politically independent) which gion are: pharmacy, logistics (one of the biggest logis- unites more than 17.000 businesses from all sectors tic hubs of Western Europe), ICT, B2B service sector, within the Flemish region. This alliance represents the construction and food (Mechelen has Europe’s largest largest Flemish network of enterprises, 65% of the pri- co-operative auction for vegetables, fruits & bio). vate employment and 66% of the added value produced in Flanders. Voka supports the economic development Voka is part of the global network of Chambers of of this region by lobbying, networking and offering tailor- Commerce and Industry, the oldest and largest business made services to small, medium and large businesses. network worldwide.

O.L.Vrouwestraat 85 Frédéric ACHTEN Petra VAN BOUWELEN General Manager Manager International 2800 Mechelen Business t +32 15 45 10 20 f +32 15 45 10 21 [email protected] www.voka.be/mechelen 24 india

CONSTRUCTION CONFEDERATION

The Construction Confederation is the leading busi- Many successful projects worldwide attest to the ex- ness organisation, recognized employers’ organization pertise of Belgian contractors in a wide range of areas: and representative body of the construction industry in housing, hospitals, hotels and non-residential complex- Belgium. It represents some 15000 member companies es, as well as dredging, port facilities, land reclamation, of all sizes, from small enterprises to global players, dams, tunnels, pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, carrying out all forms of building and civil engineering roads, bridges, waterways, railways, etc. activities.

The Construction Confederation is member of the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and European International Contractors (EIC).

Rue du Lombard 42 Vincent DETEMMERMAN 1000 Brussels Director International t +32 2 545 56 00 Affairs f +32 2 545 59 00 [email protected] www.confederationconstruction.be ESSENSCIA - BELGIAN FEDERATION FOR CHEMISTRY Belgian Economic Mission 25 AND LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRIES

essenscia represents and brings together 800 compa- Antwerp since the 1960s has been of vital importance nies in Belgium’s chemical, plastics and life sciences for the growth of the base chemical industry in Belgium. industry. With turnover of 61 billion euros and 90,000 Thanks to considerable investments by Belgian and for- direct employees, the sector represents 1/5 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 24 bil- leading global petrochemical center. lion euros, thus contributing to the vigour of the Belgian economy. The sector is also very innovative with nearly Belgium is also a world leader in pharmaceuticals. 2.75 billion euros 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 is in the pharma- world on a per capita basis and a dominant player of ceutical industry, twice the European average. a wide range of key chemicals and plastics in Europe. The spectacular development of the port area of For more information, visit www.essenscia.be.

Diamant Building Boulevard A. Reyerslaan 80 Yves VERSCHUEREN Frank BECKX Managing Director Head of Communication & 1030 Brussels Public Affairs t +32 2 238 97 11 f +32 2 231 13 01 [email protected] www.essenscia.be 26 india

FEDERATION OF ENTERPRISES IN BELGIUM - FEB

FEB, the voice of business in Belgium, promotes an op- to the expertise of its member federations – and on key timal business and investment environment. values such as the social market economy, sustainable development, business ethics, good governance, dia- The Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) is the logue and self-regulation. only multisector employer organisation representing companies in Belgium’s three regions. FEB represents more than 50,000 companies, accounting for 80% of employment in the private sector.

FEB promotes and defends the interests of those companies in nearly 150 federal, European and international bodies, with a view to creating an optimum business and investment environment. FEB’s activities are under- pinned by its thorough knowledge of the sector – thanks

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 27 FLANDERS CLEANTECH ASSOCIATION

Flanders Cleantech Association (FCA) represents 135 in- FCA-companies can be grouped in 6 Cleantech Sub- novative cleantech companies in Flanders, the heart of clusters: Europe and the second largest chemical cluster in the world. Topics covered are (1) sustainable energy, (2) sus- 1) W³ - wind - water - wave tainable chemicals, processes and materials, (3) trans- 2) Ghent Bio Energy Valley port and mobility, (4) urban development and sustainable 3) Sustainable Chemistry cluster, located in Antwerp, construction (5) rural development such as sustainable EU's largest and world's second largest chemical agriculture, and (6) air/water/waste/soil remediation. cluster 4) Enhanced Landfill Mining, with Waste-to-Energy and FCA's companies are constantly looking for industrial Waste-to-Materials concepts and commercial partnerships to build win-win solutions 5) EnergyVille, with one of the 6 EU co-locations KIC for governments, organizations … that want to acceler- InnoEnergy focusing on energy efficient cities and ate the transition to a sustainable industry and society, buildings yielding ecologic and economic benefits. 6) Living Lab on Electric Vehicles

Roderveldlaan 5/1 Carine VAN HOVE Manager 2600 Berchem t +32 3 295 22 72 f +32 3 286 74 39 [email protected] www.fca.be 28 india

GREENWIN

"GreenWin" is an innovation cluster for environment GreenWin offers its members the following: friendly technologies, one of the six competitive clusters set forth by the Wallonia Government. A meeting forum

Driven by the sustainable development of industries, the Support for creating projects members of GreenWin focus their efforts on getting the most efficient environmental technologies on the mar- Assistance in securing funding ket. Together they work to reduce the environmental footprint left by their activities and products. International visibility

GreenWin has a solid operations unit, one founded on a network of experts and in direct contact with all stakeholders in sustainable development. Boasting a permanent structure, it provides effective support and a be- spoke service, all in complete confidentiality.

Maison de l’Industrie Gilles COLSON Rue Auguste Picard 20 International Affairs 6041 Gosselies Manager t +32 71 91 92 89 [email protected] www.greenwin.be Belgian Economic Mission 29 MAD BRUSSELS

MAD BRUSSELS, The Brussels Fashion and Design Centre ; 4000 square meters in the heart of Brussels

What we do ?

We promote our cultural talents internationally We promote fashion and designers work We organize exhibitions, seminars and events We offer career coaching, 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 30 india

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 of 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 85000 members, UNIZO is the largest organization for entrepreneurs in Flanders & Brussels.

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

Willebroekkaai 37 Karel VAN EETVELT 1000 Brussels Managing Director t +32 2 212 25 11 f +32 2 230 93 54 [email protected] www.unizo.be Belgian Economic Mission 31 VISITBRUSSELS

VisitBrussels is the official Brussels Tourism & Convention Bureau and provides you with independent advice. Our team of experts will be delighted to put you in contact with the right venues, hotels, museums, at- tractions, local professional congress organizers (PCO), destination management companies (DMC) and other service suppliers, to help you build your leisure programme, incentive, meeting or conference.

Whatever stage you’ve reached in the planning process, our team is ready to assist you. We will do everything necessary to ensure that your activity is a success!

Rue Royale 2-4 Alain HUTCHINSON Patrick BONTINCK Anousjka SCHMIDT President CEO Sales Manager 1000 Brussels t +32 2 513 89 40 f +32 2 513 83 20 [email protected] www.visitbrussels.be 32 india

VITO

VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research) is VITO in India are in the fields of Sustainable Chemistry a leading European independent research and consul- and Biomass and Smart systems for intelligent energy tancy centre in the areas of cleantech and sustainable networks. Besides offering contract research services, development, elaborating solutions for the large soci- VITO is also looking for partners to introduce its devel- etal challenges of today. Sustainable chemistry, energy, oped technologies on the Indian market. Partners are health, materials management and land use: these are needed to adapt VITO developed membrane separation the five topics VITO focuses on. and (bio)(electro)chemical processes to the Indian market, to use and to commercialize the technologies. VITO is setting up a biomass and biotechnology lab in India to carry out local research and technology activi- VITO has more than 700 highly-qualified employees ties for Indian industry to support the biobased economy from various specialisms. and green chemistry in the broad sense. These services will be provided by local research staff and based on VITO expertise. The main cleantech topics offered by

Boeretang 200 Dirk FRANSAER Ludo DIELS Arnoud LUST 2400 Mol Managing Director Scientific Manager Business Development t +32 14 33 55 11 Manager f +32 14 32 65 86 [email protected] www.vito.be VOKA - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Belgian Economic Mission 33 EAST-FLANDERS

VOKA Chamber of Commerce and Industry East- Networking activities Flanders aims to be the most representative, leading, Internationalization services & activities interprofessional and independent employer organiza- Training & education tion in East-Flanders. It currently has about 3,000 members, representing 60% of the added value of companies located in the province of East-Flanders. VOKA East- Flanders is part of VOKA Flanders, representing 18,000 companies in Flanders, Belgium.

VOKA Chamber of Commerce provides following services for its members:

Lobbying with local and regional governments Services for our member companies

Lammerstraat 18 Geert MOERMAN Managing Director 9000 Ghent t +32 9 266 14 40 f +32 9 266 14 41 [email protected] www.voka.be/oost-vlaanderen Financial Institutions

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ANTWERP DIAMOND BANK

Antwerp Diamond Bank (ADB) 's core activity is granting of credit to the diamond industry. Only diamond & jewellery companies are accepted. ADB is market leader in Antwerp, together with ABN Amro with a market share of around 40% each. More than 85% of the Antwerp Diamond Companies have an account with ADB. Head Office is in Antwerp, but ADB has offices in most of the important diamond centers, being Singapore, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Dubai and New York.

Pelikaanstraat 54 Pierre DE BOSSCHER Karl DE BORGER 2018 Antwerp CEO CEO, Mumbai Branch t +32 3 204 72 04 f +32 3 233 90 95 [email protected] www.antwerpdiamondbank.com Belgian Economic Mission 37 BELFIUS BANK

Belfius Bank is an autonomous Belgian banking and insurance group wholly owned by the Belgian federal state through the Federal Holding and Investment Company (FHIC). Belfius Bank shares are not listed. Belfius Bank & Insurance is, above all, a local bank, collecting savings deposits and investments via its distribution networks in Belgium. It then re-invests these funds into the society in the form of loans to individuals (mainly mortgage loans), the self-employed, small and medium-sized enterprises and the liberal professions, corporates and, in particular, public and social institutions.

Boulevard Pacheco 44 Manuel PREVOT Head of Trade Finance 1000 Brussels t +32 2 222 12 01 f +32 2 222 21 84 [email protected] www.belfius.be 38 india 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. and/or provides medium and long term straight loans. Its major shareholders are Belgian public institutions as The average financing amount ranges between EUR 0.5 well as private companies such as Fortis Bank, ING and to 2.5 million while the term is usually between 5 to 10 Suez-Tractebel. 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 Tervuren 168 1150 Brussels Barbara REYPENS t +32 2 776 01 00 Investment Officer f +32 2 770 66 38 [email protected] [email protected] www.bmi-sbi.be Belgian Economic Mission 39 BNP PARIBAS FORTIS

BNP Paribas Fortis is part of BNP Paribas, a leading BNP Paribas is present in India since 1860. Today, it has European provider of financial services with a presence offices in 8 Indian cities and is positioned amongst the in almost 80 countries. The bank offers the Belgian mar- leading corporate and investment banks in the country. ket a comprehensive package of financial services for The bank offers a range of specialised corporate and private individuals, the self-employed, professionals investment banking products and private banking ser- and SMEs. In the insurance sector, BNP Paribas Fortis vices. The bank also has a Belgian desk, dedicated to works closely with Belgian market leader AG Insurance. needs of the Belgian clients of BNP Paribas Fortis. The bank also provides wealthy individuals, corpora- tions and public and financial institutions with custom solutions for which it can draw on BNP Paribas’ know- how and international network.

Maxime JADOT Jacques MICHEL Carina SUTERA SARDO Himanshu MEHTA Head of Corporate Banking Chairman of the Executive CEO & Country Manager Head of Trade Center Montagne du Parc 3 India Board, CEO BNP PARIBAS INDIA Brussels & South 1000 Brussels t +32 2 565 91 51 [email protected] www.bnpparibasfortis.com 40 india

COMMERZBANK AG – BRUSSELS BRANCH

Founded in 1870 and today Germany’s second largest Commerzbank Brussels Branch, as the hub for the commercial bank, Commerzbank offers a full range of BeNeLux countries and France, is in charge of the coor- commercial banking services throughout the world. Its dination and structuring of the ECA covered financings presence in more than 60 countries, through its inter- to India out of Belgium, France, the Netherlands and national network, reflects a longstanding commitment to Luxemburg either as a stand alone or as part of a multi- global service. source scheme.

The corporate sector has always been the main focus Commerzbank has a representative office in Mumbai. of Commerzbank activities in Belgium. Moreover, thanks to a constant contact with Commerzbank worldwide network, the Belgian entity can assist their customers in their international activities in order to provide them with adapted solutions to their specific needs (documentary business, structured export & trade finance…).

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 29 Wouter GOOVAERTS 1040 Brussels Export Finance Manager t +32 2 743 18 30 f +32 2 743 19 33 [email protected] www.commerzbank.com Belgian Economic Mission 41 ING BELGIUM

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

Avenue Marnix 24 1000 Brussels Philippe MASSET Jos BEHIELS Shailendra BHANDARI Amit BAGRI t CEO Managing Director CEO ING Vysya Head of International +32 2 547 21 11 Corporate Finance / Business Clients, ING Vysya f +32 2 547 36 87 Commercial [email protected] Banking [email protected] www.ing.be 42 india

KBC BANK

KBC is an integrated bank-insurance group, catering KBC BANK mainly for retail, private banking, SME and mid-cap cli- 702 Kesar Solitaire, Palm Beach Road, Sanpada ents. Geographically, we focus on our core markets of 400705 Navi Mumbai Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and T +91 22 6673 0970 Bulgaria. We have a limited presence elsewhere in the F +91 22 6673 0971 world, primarily to support corporate clients from our core [email protected] markets. KBC Bank is a market leader in Trade Finance in its home markets of Belgium and Central Europe. For more information please refer to www.kbc.com.

Sameer CHINCHANIKAR Havenlaan 2 Chief Representative South & 1080 Brussels South East Asia t +32 2 429 26 56 [email protected] www.kbc.be Belgian Economic Mission 43 ONDD - THE BELGIAN EXPORT CREDIT AGENCY

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

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 Ports & Airports

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ANTWERP PORT AUTHORITY

The Port of Antwerp is the leading European integrated ety of regular seaborne and short sea maritime services maritime and logistics hub and second largest seaport in to all destinations worldwide. With an excellent nautical Europe. Located right at the heart of the European sin- accessibility even the largest existing container vessels gle internal market, is has become the centre of world- call the Port of Antwerp. The Port of Antwerp offers a wide trading activities. Optimal connections through a unique blend of cargo handling, industrial activity and vast network of highway, railroad infrastructures and in- logistics operations. With a wide variety of specialized land waterways guarantee a smooth throughput to all of handling techniques, extensive and bonded warehous- the major European industrial and consumer areas/re- ing, logistics and service facilities, the Port of Antwerp is gions. Antwerp is a multifunctional port, where all types a truly integrated port. of cargo (containers, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk) are loaded, unloaded, stored and handled in a most efficient way. With direct services to over 500 ports, 300 of which are called weekly, the Port of Antwerp offers a wide vari-

Port House Marc VAN PEEL Eddy BRUYNINCKX Luc ARNOUTS Els PEETERS Entrepotkaai 1 President CEO CCO Chief of Cabinet for 2000 Antwerp Vice-Mayor Marc Van Peel t +32 3 205 20 11 [email protected] www.portofantwerp.com Belgian Economic Mission 47 BRUSSELS AIRPORT COMPANY

Brussels Airport hosts the European headquarters of Situated in the centre of Europe’s economical heart, Royal Air Maroc, Saudi Airlines Cargo and Singapore BRU is perfectly located for distribution and logistical Airlines Cargo and was recently chosen by Finnair solutions. Cargo as their second cargo hub. Our committed cargo team of key Accounts welcomes In 2012 more than 690.000 tonnes of flown and trucked you to Brussels Airport. air cargo was handled at Brussels Airport.

“BRUcargo” our dedicated free trade zone, groups all the stakeholders and gives air cargo a unique logistical platform where new and redeveloped facilities are combined with a large number of dynamic freight forwarders and supporting local authorities.

Brussels Airport Johan LEUNEN st Cargo Marketing Manager Satellite building 1 floor 1930 Zaventem t +32 2 753 42 00 [email protected] www.brucargo.be 48 india

PORT AUTHORITY ZEEBRUGGE

As A MAJOR COASTAL PORT ON THE BELGIAN With 12 fixed weekly container services on the Far East- NORTH SEA COAST, the port of Zeebrugge offers a India-Middle East, the port of Zeebrugge is well-geared highly productive hub for a wide range of shipping com- to offer its customers daily shipment possibilities. panies. With an array of both deep sea and short sea distribution capacities, a network of intermodal services India, part of the BRIC countries, offers tremendous po- to reach the markets & distribution facilities within the tentialities for the global trade. port area, the site is a logistic turntable that meets the demands of a very diverse customer base. Our port is a major gateway into Europe.

The port of Zeebrugge ranks n°1 on world scale in car The port is thus looking to provide its unique and spe- trade. In 2012 1.7 million units were handled for the cialised advantages and to offer its export tools into the global automotive industry. Zeebrugge offers its network European market. and expertise to the emerging markets.

Isabellalaan 1 Joachim COENS Sven DE WACHTER 8380 Zeebrugge President - CEO India Representative Port of t +32 50 54 32 11 Zeebrugge f +32 50 54 32 70 [email protected] www.portofzeebrugge.be Belgian Economic Mission 49 PORT OF GHENT

Port of Ghent (Belgium): large enough to cope, small Ghent port offers a choice of well-equipped terminals enough to care. and warehousing facilities for all commodities in dry and liquid bulk, breakbulk and containers and has excellent Ghent is a congestion-free logistics and industrial sea- hinterland connections by water, rail and road. port, home to global leaders in dry and liquid bulk, automotive and distribution. Typical commodities are petrole- It is the strategic distribution and logistics hub for um products (jet fuel, diesel, gasoline), steel, coal, ores, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany by in- agro, fertilizers, construction, forest products, chemical land waterways, road, rail and pipeline and for Norway, and bio energy industries (300 companies, representing Sweden, Finland, the Baltic, Russia, Greece, Turkey, 70,000 direct and indirect jobs). Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco by short sea shipping.

Traffic volume: 49,5 million tonnes of cargo by water in Ghent port has 660 hectares of industrial greenfield sites 2012; nautical access: Panamax type vessels of 92,000 readily available for logistics, distribution, warehousing, DWT; quay length: 28 km. bio based economy and industrial developments near the new Kluizendok (5 km 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 Hendrik-Jan VAN ENGELEN 9042 Ghent CCO t +32 9 251 05 50 f +32 9 251 54 06 [email protected] www.portofghent.be Higher Education Institutions

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EUROPEAN INSTITUtE FOR ASIAN STUDIES (EIAS)

The European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) is a as a forum for discussion, dialogue and frequent ex- leading Think & Do Tank based in Brussels, focusing on changes of ideas, bringing together all relevant stake- EU-Asia relations. As a policy research centre, its aim holders from the institutional level, diplomatic missions, is to promote understanding and cooperation between academia, the corporate sector, civil society, the media the EU and Asia and to act as a focal point for EU-Asia and all other important segments of society. EIAS ac- relations and studies in Europe. In its effort to strengthen tivities include undertaking research studies, organising ties between Asia and Europe and to ensure in-depth, briefings, seminars and conferences. comprehensive research and information exchange, EIAS recently set up an office in India. EIAS draws on an active network of several hundred regular collaborators across the EU and Asia, at leading EIAS seeks to provide information and expertise to poli- universities, from within think tanks as well as from spe- cy makers, the academic world and business in Europe cialised research centres. The EIAS network comprises and Asia, offering academic and hands-on expertise to a rich cross-section of disciplines and sectors, officials bear on decision-making processes with regard to EU- and civil society players, policy makers and policy shap- Asia affairs and developments in Asia. EIAS also acts ers, scholars and diplomats.

Axel GOETHALS Wetstraat 67 CEO 1040 Brussels t +32 2 230 81 22 [email protected] www.eias.org FONDS WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK - Belgian Economic Mission 53 VLAANDEREN

The FWO’s mission is to stimulate and support groundbreaking fundamental research in all areas of science at the universities in the Flemish Community, including collaboration agreements between Flemish universities and other research institutes.

The FWO funds excellent and promising researchers as well as research projects following an interuniversity competition and an evaluation by national and international experts.

Our only criterion is the outstanding quality of researcher and research proposal, regardless of scientific discipline, host institute, gender, politics or religious persuasion.

Egmontstraat 5 Isabelle VERBAEYS Stefaan DE SMEDT Eveline LESCRINIER Senior Policy Officer FWO Scientific Panel Associate Professor of 1000 Brussels Member & Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences t +32 2 512 91 10 Pharmaceutical Sciences f +32 2 512 58 90 [email protected] www.fwo.be 54 india

HAUTE ECOLE DE BRUXELLES (HEB)

The Haute Ecole de Bruxelles (University Institute of the There are three sections: FC Brussels) is located in Brussels Rightly nicknamed “the Crossroads of Europe”. • Information Management Systems

With a student population of nearly 2700, the HEB offers • Computing and systems: Industrial Computing tree distinctive programmes: • Computing and systems: Networks and A university-level programs in translation and inter- Telecommunications preting at both bachelor’s and master’s levels (3 + 2 years) allowing graduates to pursue a European A bachelor-level programs in teaching training. PhD. Program in Translation Studies.

A three-year Bachelor programme in Computer Sciences.

Chaussée de Waterloo 749 Marianne COESSENS 1180 Brussels President t +32 2 340 12 95 f +32 2 347 52 65 [email protected] www.heb.be Belgian Economic Mission 55 INDIA PLATFORM

The India Platform is a consortium of European and The platform's activities are focused on achieving the Indian partners from an academic, business and gov- main aim and, along the road, achieving sub-aims such ernment background. Partners in Europe are geographi- as stimulating free and fundamental research into the cally spread (Groningen (NL), Budapest (HU), Aveiro cultural differences between Europe and India, devel- (PT), Gent (BE), Antwerp (BE) and Pardubice (CZ)), oping international educational courses about modern while partners in India are located mainly in Karnataka, India and comparative studies, and facilitating new part- without excluding new partners from other Indian states. nerships and exchange of knowledge between the existing and potential India Platform partners. The choice of the partners and their location is explained in the India Platform vision note (see www.india-platform.org > policy and vision). Also in the vision note it is explained that the main aim of the platform is to bring Europeans as a people closer to Indians as a people, and why this is important.

Apotheekstraat 5 Nele DE GERSEM Coordinator 9000 Ghent t +32 9 264 93 70 f +32 9 264 94 83 [email protected] www.india-platform.org 56 india

KU LEUVEN - LEUVEN NANOCENTER

The Leuven Nanocenter brings the research and develop- Oxide thin films for memory and gate stack ment activities of the KULeuven in the areas of Nanosciences appications and Nanotechnology together. The center is formed by groups from different departments and faculties and dispos- Solid phase epitaxy for semiconductor growth es of the largest range of materials and tools in Flanders. Our mission is to strengthen the interdisciplinary research Development of advanced metrology techniques for and development activities by implementing around specific structural, chemical and optical characterization themes the complete innovation chain starting from fundamental knowledge and scientific discoveries towards the Carbon Nanotube Synthesis for different applications implementation of practical solutions and complete systems. Synthesis of electrode materials and fabricating coin Some key activities: cell type batteries

Nanoparticle synthesis and use for bio-medical Synthesis of polymer membranes and assembling applications. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cells

Celestijnenlaan 200D Jean-Pierre LOCQUET Savitha Vijay Shankar 3001 Leuven Professor THAYUMANASUNDARAM RANGASAMI t +32 16 32 72 90 Research Associate Doctoral Student f +32 16 32 79 83 [email protected] fys.kuleuven.be/vsm/fn/ THE LIEU NETWORK (LIAISON ENTREPRISES- Belgian Economic Mission 57 UNIVERSITES)

The LIEU (Liaison Entreprises-Universités) Network gath- LIEU as a network brings together the skills of almost ers the Technology Transfer Offices of Belgian French- 1000 research units and more than 7500 qualified re- speaking universities and higher education institutions. searchers in areas as varied as materials, biotechnology and health, energy and environment, agro food, micro-, The main missions of those TTOs consist in: the promo- nanotechnologies and ICT, social and human sciences. tion and facilitation of R&D activities in collaboration with companies ; the support of researchers in their approach- By joining forces, LIEU has been able to maximise the es towards innovation ; the transfer of the research units economic impact of research developed in areas of ex- results to industry ; the creation as well as follow-up of cellence and to mobilise resources (scientific expertise, spin-offs ; the negotiation of research contracts with local, research results, services, equipment) within the univer- national and international socioeconomic players ; the sities and higher education institutions in favour of the training and consciousness raising amongst the scientific industrial world. community regarding industrial relations and promotion.

UCL - Administration de la Recherche Place de l'Université 1 - Boîte L0.01.05 Michel MORANT Pierre CORNUT Nicole MOGUILEVSKY Liège University, Mons University, Namur University, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Wallonia-Europe academia Wallonia-Brussels academia Louvain academia t +32 10 47 25 63 f +32 10 47 38 30 [email protected] www.reseaulieu.be 58 india

UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES (ULB)

Founded in 1834, the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) The ULB has developed a large spectrum of student is one of the largest universities in Belgium, famous for its support initiatives: financial and psychological support, tradition of critical thinking and intellectual freedom. ULB is guidance, French classes, etc. PhD candidates at the a comprehensive university with 13 faculties, schools and ULB are provided with a range of funding opportunities. specialized institutes that cover all disciplines and closely combine teaching and research. It offers almost 40 under- The ULB is a member of the Council for Doctoral graduate programmes and 235 graduate programmes. Education, an integral part of the European University Association (EUA-CDE). The ULB is a multidisciplinary university that conducts groundbreaking research in every field, as evidenced by the number of prizes (Four Nobel Prizes, one Fields Medal, three Wolf Prizes and two Marie Curie Prizes). Multicultural and multilingual, the University is home to celebrated teams of international researchers who are active in international research networks.

Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50 CP 131/2 Didier VIVIERS Serge JAUMAIN Anya DIEKMANN Jean-Louis MOORTGAT 1050 Brussels Rector Vice-Rector Professor Public Affairs Attaché t +32 2 650 30 48 f +32 2 650 49 65 [email protected] www.ulb.ac.be Belgian Economic Mission 59 UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE (ULG)

A university offering a wide range of educational oppor- More than half the university budget is devoted to re- tunities and excellence in research search, where excellence is a must. The University of Liège has a strong record of research and innovation in Established in 1817, the University of Liège (ULg) is a a variety of fields, including the life sciences, biotech- French speaking European university offering a com- nologies, earth sciences (environment and agronomy), prehensive range of educational programs organized engineering, as well as humanities. Interdisciplinarity by 11 Faculties/Schools on 4 campuses. Bachelor’s, and internationalisation are keywords in the research master’s and PhD programs are offered in all areas. units of the University’s research policy. The ULg strives The University is fully integrated in the Bologna pro- to provide its researchers with the best possible word cess and complies with the highest European standards environment and has been awarded the EU label “HR University Education. It offers to its 21.000 students – Excellence in Research”. 23% of whom come from foreign countries – curricula that are well adapted to a changing world and the expec- Providing strong education, research and professional tations of the modern job market. training, the University of Liège is a driving force of the area’s economy and has played a key role in launching spinoff companies in many fields.

Place du XX Aôut 7 Krishna DAS Research Associate 4000 Liège FRS-FNRS t +32 4 366 92 55 f +32 4 366 57 25 [email protected] www.ulg.ac.be Industrial & Service Companies

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21NET BELGIUM

21Net was set up with the sole objective to offer high speed The 21Net Internet access system is based on the prop- Internet access and multimedia services on board trains, es- osition that since users are familiar with high bandwidth sentially through broadband channels provided by a combi- Internet, only a similar type of experience could be suc- nation of two-way satellite, Wi-Fi and cellular connections. cessfully offered on board a high speed train.

As such, 21Net has become the leading provider of Internet and Infotainment on board High Speed trains combining both cellular and satellite technologies. Besides providing the satellite connection for the 26 trains of Thalys fleet (running between Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and Paris) and for an initial 3 trains for Indian Rail, 21Net has developed and tested full on train infotainment solutions with functionalities like Video on Demand, IPTV based on a Gigabit network on the 25 High Speed Trains of NTV.

Philippe CATHERINE Jean-Francois Leuvensesteenweg 350 CEO DE LANTSHEERE 3190 Boortmeerbeek Deputy Managing Director t +32 15 61 88 70 [email protected] www.21net.com Belgian Economic Mission 63 AGRISTO

Agristo is a producer of frozen potato products. Frozen Strict quality control, in accordance with the highest in- french fries represent the largest volume, and are re- ternational quality standards (IFS, BRC... ), covers the ally our main product, but various other potato special- complete chain, from the potato growing into the trans- ties complete our product portfolio. Most of these potato formation, till the logistics to the final buyer. specialties, such as potato croquettes and noisettes, smilies, hashbrowns, etc. are made out of mashed or Sales and export are operating worldwide. shredded potato.

Agristo has three performant and modern production plants in operation, located in Belgium and the Netherlands; one of the most fertile regions in Europe for growing potatoes.

Waterstraat 40 Antoon WALLAYS Director 8531 Harelbeke t +32 56 73 50 50 f +32 56 73 50 73 [email protected] www.agristo.com 64 india

AHLERS

Ahlers is a family controlled and managed international chemicals and feed additives. Products stored and han- logistic and maritime service provider with HQ in Antwerp. dled in our Russian facilities range from raw materials in The company comprises 4 divisions: Agencies (liner and bulk over marketing material and finished products. port agent), Forwarding (multimodal transport, specialization: project and break bulk cargo), Logistics (ware- Thanks to our worldwide network of own offices, a.o. in housing) and Maritime (crewing and ship management). Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Singapore) and Central Worldwide Ahlers employs 950 staff members in 17 coun- Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan) we are tries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the CIS and 350 seago- a privileged and experienced partner in arranging the ing crew members. Ahlers has international competence most challenging transports and facilitating customs centres in the field of the oil industry, EPC's as well as in obligations. the field of specialty chemicals with own warehouses in Belgium (Antwerp, Ghent) and Russia (St. Petersburg). After various joint ventures in India we started in 2004 Our warehouses in Belgium are state-of-the-art facilities with our own daughter company. At present we em- specialized in the storage and handling of hazardous ploy 150 staff in 11 offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai (HQ), Coimbatore, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Tirupur/Tamil Nadu and Tuticorin. Our Indian operations are specialized in project and machinery forwarding.

Noorderlaan 139 Christian LEYSEN 2030 Antwerp Executive Chairman t +32 3 543 73 11 f +32 3 541 91 10 [email protected] www.ahlers.com Belgian Economic Mission 65 AMOS - ADVANCED MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS

The company Amos was launched in 1983 on the basis vironment, thermal panels to simulate flying tem- of the mechanical expertise of “Ateliers de la Meuse” and perature or fake stars (collimators) identical to those on the optical know-how of the Institute of Astrophysics observed after the launch. from the University of Liège. On board instrument flying on board satellites, About 80 employees are specialised in design and man- probes or the Space Shuttle. They are mainly mir- ufacturing to a very high accuracy of opto-mechanical rors, mounts, telescopes, structures or, mechanisms systems. They are mainly delivered to space industry as or complete earth observation instruments. well as to professional astronomy and divided into three categories: Equipment for professional astronomy ordered by worldwide astronomers, these are telescopes, com- Equipment to test satellites on the ground is used ponents or instruments installed within the largest to qualify payloads in flying conditions. These are observatories. vacuum chambers that create an outer space en-

Liège Science Park Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais 2 Claude JAMAR Jean Pierre CHISOGNE Director Sales & Marketing Manager 4031 Angleur t +32 4 361 40 40 f +32 4 367 20 07 [email protected] www.amos.be 66 india

AMS

AMS is a worldwide leading service provider in programming activities for automation projects. AMS has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, China, South Africa, Hungary, and Italy. We have partnerships with main line builders in Austria, Germany, Romania and the USA. Complete turnkey projects can be realized in the specific area of robot, PLC programming and off-line simulation (with Robcad/simulate).

Kieleberg 5 Johan POTARGENT 3740 Bilzen CEO t +32 475 28 66 82 f +32 89 49 23 16 [email protected] www.amsrobotics.com Belgian Economic Mission 67 ANTWERP HEADQUARTERS

Antwerp Headquarters is a public private partner- Our service is free of charge, objective and tailor made. ship (PPP) between the City of Antwerp, Chamber of Our service includes (but is not limited to): Commerce and Industry and 21 private partners to map Antwerp as a “Prime Business Location” for foreign in- Investment promotion: information on all economic vestors with a specific and historical focus on India. data and facts & figures Location management: advice and guidance on and 3 main objectives: in the real estate and office market Tax, legal and HR support (first stop) To actively promote Antwerp as business destination Networking: gather most important and relevant To facilitate companies before, during and after the stakeholders, both public and private actual set up of their business in Antwerp Expat-service: all-inclusive packages for staff and To anchor companies in Antwerp family

All of our services are offered via a one-stop-shop channel and in close partnership with our structural partners including Port of Antwerp and Flanders Investment and Trade.

Port House, Philip HEYLEN President of Antwerp Headquarters, Antwerp Entrepotkaai 1 City Vice-Mayor for Culture, Economy, City and 2000 Antwerp Area Maintenance, Heritage and Liturgy t +32 3 339 67 83 [email protected] www.antwerpheadquarters.com 68 india

APPLITEK

AppliTek is a specialist manufacturer of on-line analyzers for environmental and industrial applications. Our analytical solutions can be found in various sectors, including the chemical industry, power generation and the water producing/treating sector. Currently AppliTek is present in more than 100 countries, more specifically in the European region (domestic market), the Americas, the Middle East and the APAC region, with local hubs for overnight dispatch of parts and local support.

Venecoweg 19 David LAURIER 9810 Nazareth President t +32 9 386 34 02 f +32 9 386 72 97 [email protected] www.applitek.com Belgian Economic Mission 69 AQUAFIN

Aquafin NV was founded in 1990 by the Flemish Region combination of vision, expansion and management of for financing, design, construction and long-term opera- the wastewater treatment infrastructure. tions of wastewater treatment plants, collector systems and pumping stations in Belgium, region Flanders. The Flemish Aquaplus NV was founded in 1998 and is a 100% sub- Environmental Holding is the sole shareholder in Aquafin. sidiary of Aquafin NV. Aquaplus NV offers the expertise and support of Aquafin NV to authorities and industrial Aquafin NV collects household wastewater from the mu- clients on the Flemish market and abroad. nicipal sewers in collector sewers and transports it to wastewater treatment plants, where it is treated in ac- In 2012, Aquaplus founded ASEWater Technologies. As cordance with European and Flemish standards. Over a newcomer in the Indian Water market, this engineer- a period of 20 years, the company evolved from a new ing company assists Indian Water boards with advanced player in the sector into a many-faceted partner for all treatment technologies. the actors involved in the implementation of an integrated water policy in Flanders. Our strength is in the

Luc BOSSYNS Sabine SCHELLENS CEO Manager Organization Dijkstraat 8 Development 2630 Aartselaar t +32 3 450 45 72 [email protected] www.aquafin.be 70 india

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 then internationally. past with a determinedly futuristic look, museum and exhibition centre; the Atomium is, at once, an objet, a Half a century later, the Atomium continues, to embody place, a space, a Utopia and the only symbol of its kind those ideas of the future and university. And through its in the world, which eludes any king of classification. cultural programming, it carries on the debate begun in 1958: what kind of future do we want for tomorrow ? The Atomium was the main pavilion and icon of the world What does happiness depend on ? Fair of Brussels (1958), commonly called Expo 58. At 102 metres high, with its nine interconnected spheres, it represents an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion (thousand million) times.

Atomiumsquare Henri SIMONS Julie ALMAU GONZALEZ 1020 Brussels Director Deputy Director t +32 2 475 47 75 f +32 2 475 47 79 [email protected] www.atomium.be Belgian Economic Mission 71

AVOLON® by TWYLITE

AVOLON was created in 2005 by Bruno Verstraete. After All products are completely RoHS, have a CRI >90 and an experience of over 20 years as lighting consultant produce no heat. We care about sustainability and the in motion picture, television and theatre at TWYLITE environmental aspects of our range and accessories. Brussels, he decided to develop a complete range of dimmable fluo fixtures. AVOLON is proud to see his effort growing in the european market and to develop the range since 2007 for the All fixtures are caracterised by; dimmable without US and Canadian market. changing colors, black-out function, completely noise reducted, rackable, flicker-free and a extreme low power AVOLON is based in the centre of Brussels, where consumption. the new workshop doubled capacity since end 2012. Our young and dynamic crew is now able to realise of- Color temperature is 3200°K, 4000°K or 5600°K without fers on demand. any green or magenta aberration. We also have green and blue-key dimmable tubes.

Bruno VERSTRAETE Mélanie WARTEL Manager Sales Assistant Rue d'Angleterre 35 1060 Brussels t +32 2 218 26 40 [email protected] www.avolon.be 72 india

BEKAERT

Bekaert (www.bekaert.com) is a world market and tech- to reinforce truck and bus radial tires, flat and shaped nology leader in steel wire transformation and coatings. wire, high carbon spring wire for suspension springs and Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company Dramix® steel fibers for concrete reinforcement. Other with headquarters in Belgium, employing 27000 people products include hose reinforcement wire, conveyor belt worldwide. Serving customers in 120 countries, Bekaert reinforcement, fine cord for reinforcement of timing belts pursues sustainable profitable growth in all its activities and power transmission belts, carding products for the and generated combined sales of € 4.4 billion in 2012. textile industry, filtration products mainly for the plastics As from 1998 Bekaert is active in India, where it today industry and stainless steel wire specialties. operates a headquarters, 4 manufacturing plants, located in Pune, Ranjangaon, Lonand (near Satara) and Chennai and a technology center. Our activities are focused on the growing local needs of the automotive and construction markets with products such as steel cord

Bekaertstraat 2 Baron Paul BUYSSE 8550 Zwevegem Chairman of the Board of t +32 56 76 61 11 Directors f +32 56 23 05 43 [email protected] www.bekaert.com Belgian Economic Mission 73 BELGACOM

The Belgacom Group [Euronext: BELG]. Thanks to its which did not exist 15 years ago. This shows that the experience as Belgium’s incumbent operator and the Belgacom Group is able to innovate and can adapt in multiple talents of its 15,000 employees, the Belgacom order to meet the needs of its customers. Group is the country’s reference provider of integrated telecommunication services. At the same time, we can be proud of the Belgacom Group's position as one of Belgium's leading companies Within the Belgacom Group, innovation is a fundamental in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our part of the company culture. It guides our daily activities approach is based on the application of strict ethical and allows us to launch products and services such as standards in the pursuit of our activities, and on a con- fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, Belgacom TV structive dialogue with our stakeholders. and ICT solutions. For the fiscal year ending 31 December 2011, the Over the past two decades, we have managed to de- Group posted a total revenue of € 6,406 million and a velop our networks and the related applications. Indeed, net operating profit before depreciation and amortization 80% of our revenue currently comes from products (EBITDA) of € 1,897 million.

Boulevard du Roi Albert II 27 Didier BELLENS Geert STANDAERT Sandrine NELISSEN President & CEO Executive VP Service GRADE 1030 Brussels t Delivery Engine Director & Executive Advisor +32 2 202 60 49 to the CEO f +32 2 217 99 66 [email protected] www.belgacom.be 74 india

BESIX

BESIX Group is the largest Belgian group, operating in con- is present in Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa struction, concessions and property development sectors. and the Middle East, via Six Construct, in Central Asia and Australia. It profiles itself as a multi-services group. In 2012, the Group achieved revenues of EUR 2.1 billion. The Group was founded in 1909, since when it has grown steadily and impressively. NV BESIX SA, its BESIX has about 18,000 employees active in 16 coun- biggest subsidiary, is active in practically every field of tries on 4 continents. construction.

In addition to the activities of BESIX and its other subsidiaries, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Socogetra, Vanhout, Wust, Franki Foundation Group Belgium, BESIX Park, Lux TP, West Construct in Benelux-France, the Group

Avenue des Communautés 100 Mathieu RYCKEWAERT 1200 Brussels Public Affairs Senior t +32 2 402 62 62 Manager f +32 2 402 66 81 [email protected] www.besix.be Belgian Economic Mission 75 BIOLOG EUROPE

BioLog Europe is a Belgian non-profit governmental We bring a pragmatic consideration of supply chain agency whose mission is to help develop the life sci- challenges from sourcing to distribution or reverse ence industry in Belgium. Our goal is to provide busi- logistics and manufacturing. ness support to expansions’ projects into Europe as well as assisting BioPharma companies in the management BioLog Europe is also involved in national projects of their supply chain challenges. like creation of a “Healthcare Logistics Community” or Hospital supply chain International expansion plans considering Europe What we offer is a perfect understanding of the com- We can provide an integration into our vast network pany’s needs in terms of business expansion, regulatory of diverse associates (life science industries, gov- aspects, logistics requirements, needs for partnerships, ernmental organizations, R&D centers, logistic ser- R&D… vice providers, financial institutions…). We can provide business intelligence to market development projects.

c/o Logistics in Wallonia Liège Airport Building 52 Franck TOUSSAINT Project Manager 4460 Grâce-Hollogne t +32 498 90 26 07 f +32 4 225 50 65 [email protected] www.biologeurope.com 76 india

BLUE PLANET ACADEMY & CONSULTING INDIA

At Blue Planet Academy & Consulting (BPAC), theory and and many more, we have built up a portfolio of pro- application of Rational Use of Energy (RUE) converge to jects that will benefit large industrial sites in India and achieve cost-efficient energy solutions for industry and all our future clients. By reducing their specific energy individuals. The strong increase in energy demand com- consumption, we have helped reduce operational costs, bined with rapidly depleting fossil fuel reserves demands strenghten the competitive position of the industries and a global change in the use and exploitation of energy. The their projects and increase profit year after year. exponential growth of world population and economic development of the BRIC countries reinforce this need for Blue Planet is the result of over 20 years of dedicated sustainability and efficient energy markets. research in energy and sustainability. We offer detailed, modeled energy audits based on measurement Blue Planet aims to bring European levels of energy effi- campaigns and simulations combined with application- ciency to the Indian industrial sites. Through decades of oriented training courses, allowing your workforce to experience with large EU industrial consumers such as help save and pick low-hanging (energy consumption) Agfa-Gevaert, Bekaert, Arcelor-Mittal (BE), Panasonic fruits! Meet us now and we’ll discuss all energy/profit opportunities!

5th Floor, SB Tower 1A/1 201301 Noida (India) T +91 98 7333 9559

Frank DELATTIN Witte Patersstraat 4 CEO 1040 Brussels t +32 2 740 43 71 [email protected] www.blue-planet.in Belgian Economic Mission 77 BMT

BMT Group is an industrial family-owned holding which participates in companies throughout the world that are active in high-precision machining of gears and transmissions on the one hand, and the manufacture of moulds for hollow glassware and the design and setup of flat-glass lines and glass furnaces on the other. BMT Group identifies opportunities in these sectors and en- sures diversity within the group’s portfolio.

Kortrijksesteenweg 1097B Jean-Christophe SEYNAEVE 9051 Sint-Denijs-Westrem CEO t +32 9 216 70 30 f +32 9 216 70 39 [email protected] www.bmt.be 78 india

BRANDFIRST

Brandfirst is mastering digital interactive & gesture- Throughout the years we have built strong partnerships based marketing solutions. The combination of in- with marketing, advertisement, entertainment and com- novative gesture technology with digital signage and munication professionals who are constantly looking consumer knowledge generates an unforgettable expe- for innovation in brand activation. We have developed rience that gathers consumers around your brand. interactive applications for world’s leading multination- als in various industries. Yahoo!, Deloitte, AMD, General We integrate real time and motion controlled 3D imag- Electric, Thales, ABInbev and GDF Suez are amongst ing into tailor made high-definition video walls to cre- our regular clients as they are convinced by the technol- ate new brand activation and innovative digital signage ogy and service quality. experiences.

Beyond our excellence in gesture controlled software, we provide our clients the whole technical expertise in hardware material, on-site installation and after-sales remote support.

Philippe DELHEZ François GOETHALS Rue à Fossant 3 Founder International Business 1380 Maransart Developer t +32 2 730 06 11 [email protected] www.brandfirst.be Belgian Economic Mission 79 BY-CAST

By-Cast is a world leader in the design and manufactur- the air preheater is constructed with borosilicate glass ing of combustion air preheaters for use with fired boil- tubes, sealed in PTFE tube sheets to resist corrosion. ers, incinerators and process heaters in petro refineries, Our facilities include computer design and engineering the chemical and allied industries. offices plus a specialized foundry for manufacture of the unique integrally-finned cast iron tubes. Design and pro- The air preheater increases efficiency of the fired equip- duction of the By-Cast air preheaters is centralized at ment by recovering heat from the excess gas and ex- our plant in Tessenderlo, Belgium. changing it to heat up the combustion air supply to the burners. This results in a reduction of fuel consumption and a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. The By-Cast air preheater was developed over many years to give trouble-free operation when handling dusty or corrosive flue gas. Principal heat transfer surface consists of integrally-finned cast iron tubes. However for some conditions the "cold" end of

Kanaalweg 77 Patrick BIJNENS Ramasubban Commercial Manager JAISHANKAR 3980 Tessenderlo t Agent India +32 13 66 26 51 f +32 13 66 73 53 [email protected] www.by-cast.com 80 india

CARINE GILSON BRAND (MAILLE France)

The history of the House is primarily that of its creator, it in its best light. Shaped, sculptural Chantilly lace em- Carine Gilson. Born in 1966, the artist grew up in the broidered and grafted onto different colours of Lyon silk, world of couture. At 23 years old, a graduate of Fine Arts are all skilled techniques acquired over time. and of the prestigious Antwerp Academy, she bought a small lingerie workshop, ‘Maille France’. Fascinated by Prestigious shops and department stores from New York to silk and lace, her creative desires were already work- Tokyo, via Rome and London, very quickly discovered all ing towards exceptional hand-made pieces. The idea of the talent and expertise Carine Gilson puts in her product. Couture Lingerie was born... In 2004, the first Carine Gilson own-branded boutique Creation. Exclusive. Modern Craft. These are the watch- was opened in Paris, which was followed by Brussels words of the House. In the manner of Haute Couture, and then London. Carine Gilson forms unique creations by hand in her own workshop in Brussels. In this spirit, Carine Gilson's Today, the international press shows its enthusiasm, warm- approach connects know-how with the values that show ly praising Carine Gilson’s work as a work of exception.

Rue Auguste Gevaert 17 Carine GILSON Stéphane BORREMANS 1070 Brussels CEO Commercial Director t +32 2 523 24 28 f +32 2 523 99 46 [email protected] www.carinegilson.com Belgian Economic Mission 81 CEFALY TECHNOLOGY - STX-Med

CEFALY Technology is specialized in electronics for Cefaly has CE medical mark, is FDA approved and medical applications. The company has developed a protected by a number of patents. The market size for unique external cranial neurostimulator for treating mi- Cefaly® is around 10% of the population. The revenue of graines and headaches: Cefaly®. It is the first device to the company is growing sharply and sales volumes are offer migraineurs a means of treatment that is neither impressive in several countries. drug-based nor invasive. CEFALY Technology is leading the major European re- Major clinical trials have been conducted by 5 univer- search project on chronic migraine “EUROHEADPAIN” sity hospitals in Belgium to prove safety and efficacy. in collaboration with eleven academic research centres. Outcomes have been published in the peer review of the Several new devices are in development for treatment American Academy of Neurology: it offers to migraineurs of other neurologic disorders as epilepsy and insomnia. the best safety efficacy ratio compared to other migraine treatments.

ZI des Hauts Sarts, 4ème Avenue 5 Dr. Pierre RIGAUX CEO 4040 Herstal t +32 4 367 67 22 f +32 4 367 67 02 [email protected] www.cefaly-technology.com 82 india

CERATEC

Ceratec is an experienced integrating and engineering PREPARATION & SHAPING business which produces complete turnkey plants and Ceratec designs, supplies and installs clay prepa- equipment for the clay building materials industry. ration and grinding lines. Furthermore, we integrate cutting equipment and decoration lines. Ceratec, and a team of over 450 motivated employees, DRYING & FIRING is proud to have over 90 years’ experience in creative Ceratec installs turnkey chamber dryers, tunnel dry- brick making technology. ers and fast dryers. Furthermore we build traditional tunnel kilns and integrate roller and shuttle kilns. Our ceramics activities SETTING & DEHACKING TURNKEY PLANTS Ceratec increases the output through the use of Ceratec produces complete turnkey plants for struc- multi gripper handling heads and the use of robot tural bricks, roof tiles, split tiles, refractories, clay technology promotes flexibility. We also offer turning pipes, pavers etc. devices and facing units.

Our non-ceramics activities Due to our consistent use of state-of-the-art technologies we have become a leading partner as a solution provider in many industrial sectors. We deliver turnkey internal transport systems, handling machines, palletizing and wrapping systems, purpose-built or integrated in a global project.

Rue du Touquet 228 Furthermore, Ceratec is a provider of advanced automa- Hendrik VAN COLEN 7782 Ploegsteert Sales Manager tion and control solutions (PLCs, process control, robot- t +32 56 56 57 58 f +32 56 56 55 05 ics, AGVs) for many industrial partners. [email protected] www.ceratec.eu Belgian Economic Mission 83 CG

CG is a global pioneering leader in the management and The company is organized into four business groups: application of electrical energy. With more than 15,000 Power, Industrial, Automation and Consumer. employees across its operations in around 85 countries, CG provides electrical products, systems and services The CG Power business group is very active in renew- for utilities, power generation, industries, and consumers. able energy and smart grids. State of the art innovations CG clocks US$ 2.3 billion in revenues from product lines and references in products and systems have been that cover the entire value chain of engineering offerings. made for wind energy off shore and on shore and solar energy. These CG competences are strong in Europe CG’s core strengths are the value it places on relation- and America and with CG’s strong presence in India ships and its ability to provide solutions; which, in turn, ideal for developing India’s energy business. strengthen these relationships. As one among leading engineering companies, CG helps customers use electrical power effectively and increase industrial productiv- ity in a sustainable way.

Antwerpsesteenweg 167 Jan DECLERCQ Chief Technology Officer 2800 Mechelen Power Systems t +32 15 28 33 33 f +32 15 28 33 00 [email protected] www.cgglobal.com 84 india

CMS DEBACKER

At CMS, we have 2,800 legal and tax advisers in 56 of- To be innovative: we support our clients every step fices. Our size means we have the most extensive foot- of the way, helping them keep pace with the latest print in Europe of any firm. This is one of the reasons changes as well as being aware of what is over the clients choose CMS. Other reasons include our cross- horizon. border sector and practice expertise and our outstanding reputation in key markets. Beyond Europe, CMS is a To build long-term relationships with our clients: our growing force in Russia, China, the Middle-East, North clients' business is also our business. Africa and South America.

CMS DeBacker provides complete legal and tax services/solutions to its clients. With more than 100 Lawyers in Brussels, Antwerp and Luxembourg, we aim:

To be the preferred provider of legal and tax services in Belgium.

Chaussée de la Hulpe 178 Vincent DIRCKX 1170 Brussels Lawyer - Partner t +32 2 743 69 00 f +32 2 743 69 01 [email protected] www.cms-db.com Belgian Economic Mission 85 COSMOFARMA

Making powder blends and supplements for the health cannot say no to. All our flavors and blends are directly and sports industry more distinctive and enjoyable is prepared from fresh fruit and high quality natural ingre- what inspires our team. We offer a variety of innovative dients. Every whey and micellar casein blend is made of protein & complex carbs blends with a triple A status: milk from grass fed cows. The price value coupled with available, affordable, and appetizing. To achieve this the abundance and quality offer the difference that can- goal we created a yummy, healthyilicious product. We not be met elsewhere. We strive to offer a whole range believe in eating healthily without making sacrifices on of delicious blends to make your business a success. taste. We combine the knowledge of food and biochemistry with our instinct and expertise in creating delicious and healthy recipes. We reformulate popular products and flavors, by reducing levels of saturated fat, sugar and salt. Our instant powder blends are distinguished from the rest through the contrast of a delicious natural taste which gives you the kind of power food you just

Grote Baan 9 Johan LERNO Petra VAN GUCHT General Manager Master of Biochemistry 9930 Zomergem t +32 9 233 30 00 f +32 9 220 17 46 [email protected] www.cosmofarma.be 86 india

CVWAREHOUSE

CVWarehouse is an online recruitment platform that combines an Applicant Tracking System, a confidential dbase and a jobsite. We help companies save time in their recruitment process by giving the right tool to handle all candidates in a fast, smooth and very efficient way while giving them a very nice recruitment experience. Our customers include Nespresso, Purac, Capgemini, Cartamundi, Brussels Airlines and many others. CVWarehouse is currenlty available in 12 lan- guages and is used in more than 25 countries.

Inge GEERDENS Lambermontstraat 10 CEO 2000 Antwerp t +32 3 202 42 20 [email protected] www.cvwarehouse.com Belgian Economic Mission 87 DECEUNINCK

Deceuninck PVC Windows and Doors provide perfect and high quality insulation. They add value to your place and increase your comfort and ease. Windows and doors, with a wide range of colours, are offered to our customers’ liking. With low maintenance requirement, you can trust and use all our windows and doors with comfort for many years to come.

K1&2, SND Warehouse, Padur Road, Kuthambakkam village, Ajay DUDEJA Sales Manager Deceuninck Poonamallee India 602107 Chennai t +91 97 17 70 77 32 [email protected] www.deceuninck.com 88 india

DEDONCKER P&G

We export Belgian Poplar logs to India and other countries in Asia for the manufacturing of plywood, veneer, wooden matchsticks, wooden boxes, pallets, pencils etc.

We are located near the Port of Antwerp. 25 years of experience are your best guarantee of quality. We have freshly cut trees, a large stock and our own forest operations. We are an FSC-certified company.

Blijkheerstraat 48 Gerrit DEDONCKER Saiful NURDIN 1755 Gooik General Manager Sales Representative t +32 495 38 64 85 f +32 54 56 80 76 [email protected] www.populier.be Belgian Economic Mission 89 DELIVA

Deliva has much experience and knowledge in the field Due to the preparation in airtight film for food, the meal of ‘Vacuum Food Technology’. components remain fresh for at least 21 days after production without the use of any preservatives. Selected high ingredients are prepared according to a balanced recipe. The cooking process takes place in an This work system provides a high degree of operational airtight film for food preparation in this special vacuum flexibility in the manufacturing and assembly kitchen: cooking technique. There is no influence of oxygen and an absolute restriction of fat. This process is carried out Easy adjustability in the menu at a responsible reduced temperature and will be closed Quick response to any fluctuation in the daily re- down with a shock-cooling to 4 °C. quired quantities No additional stress for the employees in the event This way we can guarantee long preservation (without of unexpected circumstances any preservatives) and a constant high quality. A clear financial follow-up of the power supply

Slingerweg 4 Herman SCHEPERS CEO 3600 Genk t +32 89 62 93 00 f +32 89 30 89 19 [email protected] www.deliva.be 90 india

DELOITTE BELGIUM

The leading audit and consulting practice in Belgium, In the financial year 2013, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu re- Deloitte offers value added services in audit, accounting, alised a global turnover of USD 32.4 billion with approxi- tax, consulting and financial advisory services. Deloitte mately 200,000 employees in more than 150 countries. Belgium employs over 2,800 people in 11 offices across the country, serving national and international compa- Visit www.deloitte.be for more information. nies from all market segments (large, mid-market and SME), and the public sector. In the financial year 2013, turnover reached EUR 359 million.

The Belgian firm is a member of the international group Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited network of member firms.

Berkenlaan 8B Rik VANPETEGHEM Erwin VANDERVELDE 1831 Diegem CEO Partner Tax t +32 2 600 60 00 f +32 2 600 60 01 [email protected] www.deloitte.com DEME (DREDGING, ENVIRONMENTAL & MARINE Belgian Economic Mission 91 ENGINEERING)

The Belgian dredging, marine construction and environ- field, sea aggregate winning, complex marine construc- mental group DEME NV has won a prominent position tion such as foundation and installation of offshore wind on the world market in a number of highly specialized farms, offshore heavy-lifting, general maritime services and complex hydraulic disciplines. The multidiscipli- and it is developing a whole range of new activities in nary nature of DEME’s activities enables them to offer the field of energy and mining. At present DEME has global solutions to their clients worldwide. The company a permanent workforce of more than 4,200 dedicated fosters a strong innovative approach and has indeed and specialized people and a diversified fleet of over 90 been a trend-setter and a pioneer in technical innova- large vessels and 200 auxiliary vessels and equipment. tion throughout its history. The Group can look back on nearly 150 years of experience in its core dredging and land reclamation activities and hydraulic engineering. In support of DEME’s dredging activities, the Group offers an impressive range of services in the environmental

Scheldedijk 30 Alain BERNARD Pierre POTVLIEGE Amedeo PEYRON Chief Executive Officer Area Director India & Resident Manager Indian 2070 Zwijndrecht Middle East Subcontinent t +32 3 250 52 11 f +32 3 250 56 50 [email protected] www.deme.be 92 india

DESOBRY

DESOBRY KNOW-HOW: Desobry biscuits are inspired DESOBRY QUALITY: Desobry keeps improving the nu- by traditional Belgian recipes which are constantly up- tritional qualities of its biscuit recipes and uses only top dated to fulfill today’s consumers’ needs and tastes. quality ingredients. Desobry’s own chocolate recipes are Crunchy, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth, crispy: each bis- made exclusively with real cocoa butter. Desobry’s biscuit has its own appealing personality. In line with the cuits contain no artificial flavours, no artificial colours, no real Belgian chocolate heritage, Desobry’s recipes in- preservatives and no hydrogenated fats. clude several subtle cacao based flavours.

DESOBRY INNOVATION: Tradition and innovation work hand-in-hand at Desobry. Indeed, the Belgian Biscuitier is constantly developing new biscuits recipes. This year, for example, the new born biscuit is the “Perle Noire”, a subtle combination of dark Ghana chocolate mousse on a light and crispy biscuit.

Rue du Vieux Colombier 1 Thierry HUET Françoise DUBUISSON 7500 Tournai CEO Marketing Manager t +32 69 89 17 60 f +32 69 89 17 86 [email protected] www.desobry.be Belgian Economic Mission 93 DIAGAM

DiAgam manufactures reagents for immunoturbidim- etry. Our reagents, controls and calibrators are liquid, stable and ready to use on all opened biochemistry analyzers even with barcodes (Roche-Modular®, Cobas 6000®, Hitachi®, Olympus-AU®, Ortho-Fusion®-Vitros®, Abbott-Architect®-Aeroset®, Siemens-ADVIA®, Thermo- Konelab®, etc.) All reagents are CE labeled and DiAgam is certified ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485.

Rue du Parc Industriel 40 Gilbert AMERYCKX Delphine BIGOT CEO Export Manager 7822 Ghislenghien t +32 68 55 14 82 f +32 68 56 89 40 [email protected] www.diagam.com 94 india

DISSACO

Dissaco is a forwarder with great knowledge and experi- package, punctual and correct down to the smallest de- ence of maritime transport worldwide. tail, at very competitive conditions.

Our head office is located in Antwerp, considered by Service offered: many as the leading port in continental Europe and one of the top 10 ports in the world. Customs brokerage Fiscal representation Dissaco searches for the best solution for your trans- Project cargo port requirements, maritime or otherwise, with the best NVOCC price / quality ratio. Warehousing and physical distribution

Thanks to our excellent relations with transporters, ste- vedores and freight handlers, shipping lines and ship’s agents, we are able to take care of the entire forwarding

Noorderlaan 123-PB 2 F. Maria VAN MEENEN 2030 Antwerp Managing Director t +32 3 544 90 27 f +32 3 544 90 28 [email protected] www.dissaco.com Belgian Economic Mission 95 DOM & ASSOCIATES

Guiding and advising companies in the areas of management, organization, strategic planning, sales, marketing, recruitment and techniques, as well as other company related issues including replacement management, the effective implementation of management and training. The company is specialized in small and medium enterprises at home and abroad, but does not exclude other type of companies or institutions.

Guy VAN HOLDERBEKE Director Stijn Streuvelslaan 14 9840 De Pinte t +32 479 34 99 63 [email protected] 96 india

DUC D'O

Duc d’O – Gudrun Group is an internationally oriented, Dancing over them, the truffles wrap themselves in the premium quality producer and marketer of consumer wildness of Belgian chocolate. Only then are they ready chocolate products. The Duc d’O-Gudrun group is struc- to find their way into civilisation. tured around 2 business units: Branding and Gift. Duc d’O is the main brand in the branding department. That’s why all Duc d’O truffles are indecently delectable. But each that little bit unique. The Duc d’O brand targets chocolate lovers worldwide and is currently distributed in 60 countries. The Duc d’O assortment is built around premium quality flaked truffles, pralines and liquor pralines.

No two Duc d’O truffles are the same. The reason for this is very simple. The light chocolate mousse is sent on a journey through a large bed of chocolate flakes.

Eddy WALRAEVENS Luuk REIJNDERS Bazelstraat 250 CEO Global Business Director 9150 Kruibeke t +32 3 774 51 91 [email protected] www.ducdo.com Belgian Economic Mission 97 ECONATION

LightCatcher Light Energy: saving energy with no investment gives businesses and governments the chance to save on energy bills immediately and without having to invest. Thanks to revolutionary measurement and monitoring tech- Are you on a tight budget? Maybe you would like to see nology, EcoNation, the number one daylight provider in the your energy bills drop but you have other investment world, presents to you the ‘LightCatcher Light Energy’ concept. priorities? You don’t want to invest in your roof but you

This concept offers businesses and public organisations would like to reduce your CO2 consumption? Or may- the opportunity to save 20 to 70% on their energy bills im- be you want your lighting costs to go down right now mediately, and without the need to invest! without having to invest? This is possible thanks to our unique LightCatcher monitoring tech. The idea is simple: EcoNation installs LightCatcher light domes on your roof, absorbs the entire investment, monitors with you in real time what the energy savings are, and shares the profits with you. The LightCatcher Light Energy model

Kerkstraat 108 Leo GOOVAERTS Christiane CESAR Co-Founder & President Chair of EcoNation Group 9050 Gentbrugge General Meetings t +32 9 241 52 53 f +32 9 220 50 35 [email protected] www.econation.be 98 india

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Electronic Apparatus is active in consultancy, development, design and production of printed circuit boards since 1964 for a wide variety of applications such as avionics, security systems, telecom, semi-conductors…

For almost 50 years we have been building our experience with many multilayer boards in different kinds of materials, flexibles and flex-rigids, which is a combination of both flexible and rigid materials. It's this experience and internal know-how that makes E.A. the ideal partner for the most complex and advanced projects.

Ravenshout Zone 6 n° 89 Jozef VAN MELLAERT Gabrielle SMEYERS 3980 Tessenderlo CEO Plant Manager t +32 13 66 24 44 f +32 13 66 77 92 [email protected] www.ea-pcb.com Belgian Economic Mission 99 ENPROTECH

Enprotech is specialised in the study, engineering, reali- Enprotech is developing at this very moment in Brazil, sation and operation of industrial installations for waste, Russia, India and has first contacts in China. water and waste water treatment and water and green energy re-use facilities, sludge and off-air treatment Enprotech, founded in 1996, is a dynamic company, with plants, etc… using highly efficient “state-of-the-art” ad- an exceptional experience, and hence with outstanding vanced technology and design. references in most industrial branches.

Enprotech is a General Contractor operating on a turn-key Our strength is based on our talented crew, our very basis, as well as a Construction Manager coordinating the clear and logic approach of environmental problems and complete construction and start-up of environmental facilities. design of solutions without compromise.

Enprotech has the skills, knowhow and experience to Our well equipped lab supports the design phase by realize “state-of-the-art” energy and water recovery pro- both lab and pilot scale tests. jects all over the world and can overclass competing companies on a “world level”.

Stationsstraat 164 Hans VAN SOEST General Manager & Owner 3110 Rotselaar t +32 16 61 72 50 f +32 16 61 72 59 [email protected] www.enprotech.be 100 india

ERNST & YOUNG

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction sized enterprises, as well as public sector and non-profit and advisory services. We are 175,000 people, includ- organisations EY is passionate about entrepreneurship ing 9,500 member-firm partners, based in 728 offices and has long recognized the potential of entrepreneurs. in more than 150 countries. We are organized into 29 We work with entrepreneurs, adapting our experience, Regions that are grouped into four Areas: Americas, industry capabilities and resources to work for entre- Asia-Pacific, EMEIA and Japan. We serve more than preneurial, fast-growth companies. Our commitment to 200,000 clients around the world, across all industries, entrepreneurial companies, in both emerging and de- including 80% of the Fortune Global 500 and our reve- veloped economies around the world, helps ensure that nues for our latest financial year (FY12) were US$24.4b. we’re working with more of tomorrow’s leaders today.

EY Belgium is headquartered in Diegem (Brussels) and www.ey.com/be

employs over 1.500 people with 14 offices across the @EY_Belgium country, offering professional services to national and international companies, including small and middle-

De Kleetlaan 2 Geert GEMIS Jan GRAULS 1831 Machelen Partner Senior Advisor t +32 2 774 92 74 f +32 2 774 90 90 [email protected] www.ey.com/BE Belgian Economic Mission 101 ETRACON

ETRACON, founded in 1994, is a trading company special- Our newest developments are the "Genius 200": auto- ized in secondhand carpet and velvet weaving machines, matic overedging machine for carmats and small car- spare parts for Van de Wiele looms, as well as accessory pets, and the "Fantasia": machine for making premade machines for the preparation and finishing of woven car- fringes. pets, such as bobbin winders, warp beaming machines, shearing machines, backcoating lines, confection lines, We also sell new confection machinery, such as fring- and others. The main items which distinguish our company ing and overedging machines, as well as spare parts, all from other trading companies is that we support our cus- made by the Belgian company ISPD. tomers with full technical assistance for dismantling, packing, loading, transport, installation and running-in of the machines at customer’s place. We have our own professional technicians travelling all over the world.

't Lindeke 4 Erik ESPEEL Rudi MATTON Managing Director Sales Manager 8880 Sint-Eloois-Winkel t +32 56 43 97 63 f +32 56 43 97 68 [email protected] www.etracon.be 102 india

EUROSTATION

Eurostation is an engineering/development company and subsidiary of the Belgian Railway Group specialized in the (re) development of stations and mobility nodes.

In our projects real estate operations, urban planning and station architecture are linked together. This creates a unique win-win situation which significantly improves the quality of the overall mobility and urban environment around stations and other mobility nodes.

Rue Brogniez 54 Herwig PERSOONS Marc DE VREESE Chris VAN DAMME 1070 Brussels General Manager Technical Director General Manager Real t +32 2 529 09 11 Estate & Business f +32 2 520 99 61 Development [email protected] www.eurostation.be Belgian Economic Mission 103 FINANCING WORLDWIDE

Financing Worldwide assists its clients in 2 crucial fields managing letters of credit or structuring ad hoc payment of businesses: managing credit risk and arranging fi- securities. The finance packages we develop are fully nancial packages. In doing so, we facilitate commercial customized to each project and client. Packages may contracts and international projects - both in developed include or consist of buyer's credits, project finance and emerging markets. In developing and working out structures, concessional loans, counter-trade structures structured finance and credit risk management pack- or venture capital. We build on our experience to select ages, Financing Worldwide brings together a variety adequate risk management models and proper financial of players. They include project developers, suppliers, engineering techniques. contractors, commercial and public banks, export credit agencies, equity providers and others. We assist our clients with credit risk management related to international activities, either on a single transaction or on a full portfolio. This can take the form of setting up and managing global export credit insurance policies, establishing and

Battelsesteenweg 455 A2 Geert WOUTERS CEO 2800 Mechelen f +32 15 28 20 15 t +32 15 27 17 05 [email protected] www.financingworldwide.be 104 india

FLAMANT

Flamant is an international interior and home decoration We believe our combined experience and expertise in brand with over 30 years of experience in the upscale retail and wholesale and the international resonance of interior decoration business. The collection offers over the Flamant brand are key to establishing a successful 3000 products for the home, from high-end furniture and business in your country. We are very interested to talk interior accessories to luxury decoration and even a re- to you about how we can develop a Flamant store con- nowned paint collection. cept in your region.

Flamant is a privately owned business with own stores For more information: www.flamant.com or contact located in leading European cities. With a vast group of [email protected] hundreds of partner stores worldwide, both multi-brand shops and privately held concept stores, the name Flamant has global acclaim. Now we are on the lookout to expand our successful interior story to India.

Diebeke 33 Geo FLAMANT Philippe HULSMANS 9500 Geraardsbergen Member of the Board of Sales Manager t +32 54 41 54 75 Directors f +32 54 41 93 22 [email protected] www.flamant.com Belgian Economic Mission 105 GALLER CHOCOLATIERS

Jean Galler was born into a luxury dessert environ- Today, the team of more than 100 employees design, ment. He liked working in the family confectioner’s shop produce and market pralines, ice-creams, chocolate founded by his grandfather in 1930 and he has kept this pastries, filled chocolate bars, as well as chocolate tab- passion since then. lets, Cat’s tongues (cartoon cats moulded from chocolate), spreads, bite-sized chocolates… At 16 years old, inspired by chocolate, he experiments this living material that fascinates him. To develop his After having built up its reputation in his region, Galler knowledge and discover new savours, he studied in is now found throughout the Belgian market in more Basel (Switzerland), then with Gaston Lenôtre in Paris. than 2,000 sales outlets. Galler owns currently a network of stores in Belgium, France, Japan, United Arab At 21 years old, he launched his own enterprise. 35 years Emirates... later, the foundations of the company remain the same: passion for chocolate, pride in perfection, constant creativity Frequently our company has been honoured with official recognitions. The most prestigious is undeniably the ap- pointment as « Belgian Royal Warrant Holder », awarded in 1994. In 2002, Galler receives the « Innovation Prize » for the concept of “CHOCOLAT-THE©” at the Franchise Fair of Brussels.

Avenue du Parc Industriel 213 Bernard EYMAEL Sales Director Asia 4041 Milmort t +32 4 367 22 11 f +32 4 384 67 96 [email protected] www.galler.com 106 india

GEODIS WILSON BELGIUM

Geodis Wilson Belgium consist of 4 branches (Deurne Headquarters, Deurne Airport, Brussels Airport/Brucargo and Grimbergen) and employs 120 people. Together with her sister Geodis offices, Geodis Wilson Belgium handles sea and air shipments over 5 continents, improving the competitive position of our clients by making the supply chain transparent and manageable. With 7.700 people the Geodis Wilson Freight Management Division is one of the world’s largest freight management companies. The worldwide Geodis Group counts more than 30.000 employees. Being part of the French National Railway Corporation, SNCF, Geodis WIlson offers a wide pallet of sustainable, innovative and cost- saving multimodal solutions.

Bisschoppenhoflaan 645 Dirk CEULEMANS 2100 Deurne National Sales Manager t +32 3 328 12 11 f +32 3 328 12 00 [email protected] www.geodiswilson.com Belgian Economic Mission 107 GEPHYR

Gephyr is a Belgian-based consulting company for Gephyr acquired the Wallonia Foreign Trade and International Trade, IT consulting, VOIP, Mobile Infrastructure Investment (AWEX) accreditation to specifically cater and for foreign direct investments (FDI) between Europe to Wallonia based companies. AWEX then appointed and India. We provide our clients with accurate information, Gephyr to represent and manage the India Welcome professional advises, contacts, and expertize in project man- Office in Liege, which is a red carpet for Indian investors agement, including offshore and outsourcing solutions, im- in Wallonia. port, export, business development, investment and others. The company was created in 2009 in order to help Belgian/ European companies expanding their business in India.

Gephyr provides IT consulting in VOIP, Mobile and IT infrastructure management. We also help in offshore software development providing low cost alternatives to European companies. Gephyr acts as an intermediate Project Management in order to facilitate smooth development in the project life cycle.

Rue du Vertbois 11 Nilesh APTE Managing Director 4000 Liège t +32 4 371 54 50 f +32 4 371 54 50 [email protected] www.gephyr.eu 108 india

GLAXOSMITHKLINE

GSK Vaccines, a division of the GlaxoSmithKline Group, they live. Last year, we distributed 900 million vaccine is one of the main global players in the research, devel- doses in 170 countries, and over 80 % of these doses opment and production of prophylactic and therapeutic went to developing countries where they are supplied at vaccines. We employ more than 12,200 people. GSK's prices as low as 10-20 % of those in developed coun- global vaccine headquarter is in Belgium with 8,000 tries. We are one of the main suppliers of vaccines to employees. Our R&D activities and our 14 manufactur- organisations such as UNICEF and the Pan American ing sites are spread throughout the entire world. Our Health Organisation. GSK's vaccines business put the portfolio comprises 30 marketed vaccines and more customer at the heart of everything we do. than 15 candidate vaccines in development. One-third of vaccine candidates in our pipeline target diseases particularly prevalent in the developing world, including all three WHO infectious disease priorities: HIV, malaria and tuberculosis. We are committed to providing vaccines to everyone who needs them, no matter where

Patrick FLORENT Antoon LOOMANS Pascal LIZIN Avenue Fleming 20 Senior Vice-President Global Senior Vice-President Director External & Public 1300 Wavre Industrial Operations General Counsel, Strategic Affairs Vaccines t +32 10 85 51 39 Vaccines Alliances & Business [email protected] Development Vaccines www.gsk.com Belgian Economic Mission 109 GRASS TECH SOLUTIONS

Grass Tech® Solutions’ product and brand portfolio in- facilities across the world, catering to diverse segments cludes Clear Pass® spray suppression flaps for commer- of industrial packaging, lifestyle, healthcare, automotive cial vehicles, AstroTurf® Entrance Matting, AstroTurf® components and infrastructural products with well estab- Grand Prix, AstroTurf Snow Sports Surfaces®, and lished brands across the product segments with a strong AstroTurf® Poultry Pads for the poultry industry. marketing and distribution network.

The joint commercial activities of these former Solutia owned and the TTL owned products and brands are coordinated by the Belgium based company Grass Tech® Solutions.

Grass Tech® Solutions is part of Mumbai based Time Technoplast Ltd (TTL), a leading technology based innovative polymer product company with manufacturing

Rue Grandbonpré 11 Baudouin OLDENHOVE General Manager 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 10 48 65 65 f +32 10 48 65 75 [email protected] www.grasstech.com 110 india

GREENPEAK TECHNOLOGIES

GreenPeak Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company and one of the leaders in the ZigBee market segment with a rich offering of semiconductor products and software technologies for Smart Home data com- munications and the Internet of Things.

The GreenPeak founders have significantly contrib- uted to the invention of WiFi and made it into a commercial success, used by several billion people today. GreenPeak is recognized as a leader in developing new wireless technologies for consumer electronics and Smart Home applications, demonstrating rapid growth and adoption by major customers.

Cees LINKS Bart DEHOUWER Spinnerijstraat 14 CEO Sales Director 9240 Zele t +32 52 45 87 25 [email protected] www.greenpeak.be Belgian Economic Mission 111 GRIMONPREZ TRANSMISSION GEARS

Grimonprez Transmission Gears is a medium sized and tailor-made services, to try to do more with our existing family company with a wide experience in mechanical customers, to reach new markets and customers and to quality products. involve all our staff and partners.

We are true technological experts in the field of gears Grimonprez Transmission Gears can offer products like and transmissions and we have a large production abil- straight gears, helical gears, splined gears, straight bev- ity with more than 200 diverse CNC machines. el gears, spiral bevel gears, various frontal couplings, transmission sub-assembly, worm and worm wheel and We can give to our customers wide solutions in the field racks but also developing and make co-engineering in of transmission elements and systems and complex me- these mechanical transmission fields. chanical parts.

The commitments of Grimonprez Transmission Gears are to provide our customers with quality products and

Rue Théodore Klûber 7 Xavier DEDECKER Director 7711 Dottignies t +32 56 33 30 32 f +32 56 33 65 68 [email protected] www.grimonpre.com 112 india

GUY MAGERMANS

Our core business is transport from one end to the other: haulage, warehousing, goods conditioning, delivery and even invoicing on behalf of our customers. We are making removal business as well, private, companies, diplomatic all over the World. Therefore we are members of American Household Goods Forwarders Association. Though we are a medium size enterprise we intend to stay among the best: smiling and silently.

Zoning industriel aux Minières II Guy MAGERMANS 6900 Marche-en-Famenne CEO t +32 84 31 17 90 f +32 84 31 65 69 [email protected] www.magermans.be Belgian Economic Mission 113 HAACHT BREWERY

Haacht Brewery has grown to become one of the largest Primus: A whole hearted premium pils with a refined fla- independent family breweries in Belgium, offering a wide vor and well-balance taste. A low fermentation beer of range of beers of different types. Haacht Brewery was 5,2 % ABV. The brand name refers to Jan Primus, Duke founded in 1898 and is still managed by the founding of Brabant, a mighty lord in medieval Belgium and a beer family Van der Kelen. connoisseur.

The more than 400 employees are proud of its rich tradi- Tongerlo: A range of 3 authentic abbey beers brewed tion and heritage. Its strongest pillar is the on-trade seg- under the close supervision of the fathers of the Abbey ment. Haacht Brewery offers a complete range of drinks of Tongerlo. The beer Tongerlo Prior has recently been and brand support to more than 5.000 on-trade establish- nominated as the best blond Abbey beer in Europe. ments in Belgium and neighboring countries. Investments are made on a continuous basis with respect for tradition and family values. Haacht Brewery has a modern production plant based in a historical site. Well-known brands are:

Provinciesteenweg 28 Geert MATTERNE Export Manager 3190 Boortmeerbeek t +32 16 61 52 77 f +32 16 61 85 12 [email protected] www.haacht.com 114 india

HAMON

The Hamon Group is a world player in engineering & Hamon has been present in India for more than 20 contracting (design, installation and project manage- years. Today, it has two main subsidiaries active in India: ment). Its activities include the design, the manufacturing of critical components, the installation and the after-sale Hamon Shriram Cottrell PVT Ltd, active in Cooling services of cooling systems, process heat exchangers, Systems and based in Mumbai. air pollution control (APC) systems, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) and chimneys, used in power gen- Hamon Research-Cottrell India PVT Ltd, active eration, oil & gas and other heavy industries like metal- in Air Pollution Control and based in Chennai and lurgy, glass, chemicals. Kolkatta.

Place Maurice Hamon Rue Emile Francqui 2 Francis LAMBILLIOTTE Philippe DELVAUX Vallinayagam Krishnan 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert CEO Président BU Air Pollution MUTHUSAMY Suryanzrayanan t +32 10 39 04 00 Control EMEA / Asia Director & CEO, Hamon NEMMARA f +32 10 39 04 01 Research-Cottrell India General Manager Hamon [email protected] Shriram Cottrell Pvy Ltd www.hamon.com Belgian Economic Mission 115 HERFURTH GROUP / HERFURTH LOGISTICS

The Herfurth Group was established in 1899 and is still added logistics (pick and pack, relabeling… ), multi- a 100% family owned company. The Group grew organi- modal distribution and much more. cally by re-investing the profits in acquisitions, developing new activities and partnerships. Herfurth employs Shipping agency. directly a staff of around 400 people, located mainly in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey. Container depot and repair facilities. Besides the own offices, Herfurth has agents all over the world and is able to offer the same personal, tailor made Special services like sourcing/trading, ICT solutions and dedicated service where ever you need it. related to transportation, advice and studies.

The Herfurth Group offers Taking into account their business model, mission and culture our aim is to always offer a dedicated and per- Logistics services such as Air & Sea freight, import/ sonalized service to our customers. export, customs clearance, warehousing, value

Olivier D’HOOP Managing Director Cassiersstraat 19 2060 Antwerp t +32 3 221 20 10 [email protected] www.herfurth-logistics.com 116 india

HERMES MANAGEMENT

STRATEGY - MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS to successfully introduce companies onto the Belgian/ DEVELOPMENT - RESULTS European market, and inversely, on the Indian/Asian Market. These services cover both the market develop- Well led companies will want to create shareholder val- ment from a commercial perspective -sales, marketing, ue and obtain competitive advantage. They therefore re- distribution-, from an administrative perspective -ap- quire a well thought out strategy that incites innovation, provals, legal requirements, Intellectual property, facili- and a capable and motivated workforce. ties, subsidies- as from the post sales support perspective –SLA management, logistics, warranty & repair, Hermes Management assists in the strategy, manage- technical support. ment and business development of your organization.

H&B Partners (owned by Hermes Management) have developed efficient operational business models and partnerships along with an elaborate business network

John F. Kennedylaan 4 Marc AELBRECHT 2630 Aartselaar General Manager t +32 3 808 04 72 f +32 3 293 34 86 [email protected] www.hermesmanagement.be Belgian Economic Mission 117 HOTEL LA LEGENDE

In the centre of Brussels, close to the Grand-Place and Our hotel is established in a former town mansion in the Manneken Pis, the hotel “La Légende” welcomes you in heart of Brussels and will allow you to discover all facets a charming and friendly ambiance. of Brussels or to benefit from a strategic position for your business trips. Our charming hotel puts service first and foremost. Around the clock, our staff exerts itself to make you enjoy your stay, help you find what you are looking for or to ad- dress your desires and needs to the utmost of our ability.

Please do not hesitate to call on us, we consider this the best way to prove our passion for service. This has been a family hotel for three generations, and our knowhow and expertise allow us to offer you a service worthy of the greatest, worthy of you.

Rue du Lombard 35 Sophie JONOT Alain SURNY Administrator Accountant 1000 Brussels t +32 2 512 82 90 f +32 2 512 34 93 [email protected] www.hotellalegende.com 118 india

HRD ANTWERP

HRD Antwerp offers quality solutions in diamond and sign courses on an international platform. Its Graduates gemstone certification, education and research. Club is a worldwide network for its alumni to exchange ideas and information. HRD Antwerp the first ISO-certified diamond lab issues highly respected diamond certificates, gemstone and HRD Antwerp conducts fundamental and applied re- jewellery reports. search for the diamond industry, that is translated into state-of-the-art technological instruments and HRD Antwerp covers a wide geographical area with a equipment. Diamond Lab in Mumbai, Jewellery Lab in Istanbul, seal- ing service in Hong Kong and Lab Links in India, Israël, HRD Antwerp is present in Belgium, China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, New York and Spain. India and Turkey.

HRD Antwerp offers world-renowned diamond grading, gemmology and contemporary diamond jewellery de-

Hoveniersstraat 22 Serge COUVREUR Dries HOLVOET 2018 Antwerp CEO Head Business Development t +32 3 222 06 11 f +32 3 222 06 99 [email protected] www.hrdantwerp.be Belgian Economic Mission 119 HYDROGENICS

Hydrogenics has over 60 years of experience design- Hydrogenics is pioneering “Power-to-Gas” the ing, manufacturing, building and installing industrial and world’s most innovative way to store and transport commercial Hydrogen Systems around the globe. energy

We offer world leading expertise for a range of applica- Hydrogenics Corporate headquarters are located in tions, including: Mississauga, Canada with manufacturing facilities located in Germany and Belgium. We have other corporate Hydrogen generators for Industrial processes and and sales offices, and hydrogen installations, operating Fueling stations in several countries around the world. Hydrogen fuel cells for electric vehicles, such as urban transit buses, commercial fleets, utility vehicles Hydrogenics Corporation is a publicly listed company on and electric lift trucks the NASDAQ (stock symbol HYGS) and the TSX (stock Fuel cell installations for freestanding electrical power symbol HYG). plants and UPS systems (uninterruptible power supply)

Nijverheidsstraat 48C Filip SMEETS General Manager 2260 Oevel t +32 477 44 58 39 f +32 14 46 21 11 [email protected] www.hydrogenics.com 120 india

ICOMETRIX

icoMetrix is specialized in obtaining quantitative bio- icoMetrix’ quantitative image analysis solutions are doc- markers from medical images, such as MRI, CT, PET. umented in over 200 scientific publications. Our services The images are acquired locally and sent to our serv- allow pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device re- ers. We then measure brain or lesion volumes, cortical searchers and companies to incorporate advanced im- thickness, etc. for an improved diagnosis and follow-up aging measures into their clinical trials. We understand of Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease patients. your need to identify both lack of efficacy and potential for adverse reactions as soon as possible. In addition, as imaging is increasingly used in research and clinical trials, there is a strong need for automated, reliable, and reproducible image analysis. icoMetrix has many years experience with preclinical and clinical evaluation of MRI, CT, and PET data and group-analysis of advanced quantitative images. We applied these methods to study disorders in neurology, oncology, diabetes, etc.

Dirk LOECKX Wim VAN HECKE Tervuursesteenweg 244 CEO Chief Business Officer 3001 Leuven t +32 16 84 96 97 [email protected] www.icometrix.com Belgian Economic Mission 121 IKAROS SOLAR

Ikaros Solar, headquartered in Schoten, is one of Belgium's Ikaros Solar has installed more than 2,000 private photo- top companies operating in the photovoltaic market. voltaic systems and supplied installations to companies including IKEA, Carrefour, Philips/Massive, Janssen We provide solar photovoltaic solutions for companies Pharmaceutica, DP World, Molenbergnatie, Regie der and individuals. Gebouwen, Renson, Stad Antwerpen, Miko ...

We offer our clients a total EPC service (Engineering, Furthermore, Ikaros Solar has partnerships with certified Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance) installers for the private sector. right from the selection and installation of solar energy and for maintenance and monitoring afterwards.

Ikaros Solar, founded in 2006, has evolved into an international company with offices in Belgium (Schoten and Gembloux), Great Britain (Wales), Portugal (Lisbon), India (Mumbai), Mexico (Mexico City) and Turkey (Istanbul).

Metropoolstraat 30-32 A Vikas MATHUR Managing Director (India) 2900 Schoten t +32 3 641 64 80 f +32 3 641 64 99 [email protected] www.ikaros-solar.eu 122 india

INMATY

Investment Management in high TechnologY buildings Inmaty LOGISTIC REAL ESTATE analyses the market for logisitics. for logistic movements and possible needs for investors.

Inmaty LOGISTIC REAL ESTATE helps you to find and Based on this strategy, sites and funding are searched realize a simple but strong vision on logistics develop- and offered to end-users for tailor made realizations as ment: top quality in prime locations. This also goes by the well for own use as for return of Fund Investors. company philosophy: sustainability for sustainable profit. Thanks to his networking approach Inmaty LOGISTIC Mainly, a logistic building serves a pragmatic goal; the REAL ESTATE can help you to explore also: adjacent offices do have to respond to the highest quality standards. Being the business card of your company The Netherlands, France, Germany, Luxembourg as and the place where employees have to spend many well as Belgium, being the center of Europe itself. hours a day every day again. Inmaty Real Estate helps you in 2 ways: Developing your required site with prime location potential, close to the state of the art infrastructure for your optimal distribution. Guiding major investors to diversify their investments risks into “European funding of new developments” for higher return and with strict rules.

Didier TYTGADT CEO Rogierlaan 245 1050 Brussels t +32 475 80 70 71 [email protected] Belgian Economic Mission 123 ION BEAM APPLICATIONS

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is a cancer diagnostics Headquartered in Belgium and employing more than and treatment equipment company and the worldwide 1,200 people worldwide, IBA currently has installed sys- technology leader in the field of proton therapy, the most tems across Europe and the US and is expanding into advanced form of radiotherapy available today. emerging markets. IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT and more information can The Company’s primary expertise lies in the development be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com of next generation proton therapy technologies that provide oncology care providers with premium quality services and equipment. IBA’s proton therapy solutions are scalable and adaptable, offering universal full scale proton therapy centers as well as next generation compact, single room systems. IBA also focuses on the development and supply of dosimetry solutions for Quality Assurance of medical equipment and increased patient safety as well as particle accelerators for medical and industrial applications.

Chemin du Cyclotron 3 Olivier LEGRAIN CEO 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 10 47 58 11 f +32 10 47 58 10 [email protected] www.iba-worldwide.com 124 india

IP TRADE

Ip Trade offers telephones specially developed for trad- Having been on the Indian market for several years, Ip ers and command & control community, usually called Trade with its distributor Jampot wishes to extend its de- a “turret”. velopment into the heart of financial markets in Mumbai. The potential of the Indian market is high in finance as The Ip Trade turret has a touchscreen user interface well as in Command & Control. and is fully adaptable in order to meet all customers’ requests. In addition, Ip Trade has decided to diversify its products. All professional telephone users can benefit from Unlike their competitors, the Ip Trade turrets can trans- the technology developed by Ip Trade. parently connect to the three biggest vendors: cisco, avaya and alcatel. The turrets have been modified to meet the needs of dispatching centers including radio integration. Our main customers are currently located in all over the world including London, Hong Kong and New York.

Rue de l'Aéropostale 8 Didier MATTIVI Olivier JONES 4460 Grâce-Hollogne CEO APAC-Regional Manager t +32 4 364 04 69 f +32 4 239 71 08 [email protected] www.iptrade-networks.com Belgian Economic Mission 125 ISDG WIRELESS BLOCKING SOLUTIONS

ISDG Wireless Blocking Solutions is specialized in the ISDG WBS has developed a tailor-made system that blocking of all kinds of wireless communication. We can be adapted according to the customer's needs and mainly focus on prison facilities. The use of cell phones which takes into account future extensions due to spec- (and other wireless communication tools) is a major trum changes… problem in prisons.

ISDG WBS has seen this problem growing during the years and has analyzed it thoroughly.

Our main objective is to offer prison authorities worldwide a high quality, efficient solution to deny prisoners access to wireless communication.

Spoorweglei 33 Koen BOECKX CEO 2520 Ranst t +32 3 470 15 50 f +32 3 475 99 01 [email protected] www.isdg.be 126 india

ISWA WORLD CONFERENCE 2015 ANTWERPEN

ISWA, the International Solid Waste Association, is a September 2015. Antwerp and Flanders have a num- non-profit association that promotes the development of ber of obvious advantages as a location. The results of a professional and sustainable waste policy worldwide Flemish waste policy are among the best in the world. (see www.iswa.org). Within the ISWA, experts from all Many companies from our region are at the forefront in countries come together to share information and know- developing innovative technology. And due to its unique how and to work on the continuous development of location and many port activities, the city of Antwerp is global waste management. One of the most important the ideal place for a World Congress, which has a great key moments for this work is the annual ISWA World deal to offer both in terms of programme content and Congress, which lasts for three content-packed days, socio-cultural activities. and is attended by over 1,000 participants.

The city of Antwerp, in close cooperation with Interafval (the alliance of the Flemish inter-municipal waste companies), will host this World Congress on 7, 8 and 9

Philip HEYLEN Tom DE BRUYCKERE Chaiman of the Organizing Coordinator Committee Boomsesteenweg 1000 2610 Antwerpen www.iswa2015.org Belgian Economic Mission 127 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 Plan – working for multinational companies (Pharmaceutical, Requirements – Design – Development – Installation – Chemical, Telecom sector, ICT, Automotive sector are a Operational SOPs – Summary report. few examples). 2.2. GxP/ GMP:Good xPractice:/ Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice: Auditing GxP 1. Consultancy computer systems, auditing suppliers of computer sys- ITSTOASTED offers to International companies a rep- tems 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 CSV ITSTOASTED has experiences in several sectors such systems, where as the key concepts can be defined as to coordinate projects between your company and as follows: Life Cycle Approach – Life Cycle Phases – other international companies. 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 Managing Director Wijerstraat 164/1 3510 Hasselt t +32 11 74 46 14 [email protected] www.itstoasted.be 128 india

JAN DE NUL

People and global expertise. These are the corner stones of Jan De Nul Group’s phenomenal success. Thanks to its skilled employees and the world’s most modern fleet, Jan De Nul Group is a leading expert in dredging and marine construction activities, as well as in specialized services for the offshore industry of oil, gas and renewable energy. The combination with its civil engineering and environmental activities renders the Group complete.

Our professional and innovative solutions are trusted across the industry. Whether it concerns the construction of the new locks in the Panama Canal or a new port complex in Western Australia, together with our customers, we build for further economic development.

Tragel 60 Danny DE HERT 9308 Hofstade-Aalst Regional Manager t +32 53 73 17 11 f +32 53 78 17 60 [email protected] www.jandenul.com Belgian Economic Mission 129 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 disease (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 Tim DE KEGEL Ludo LAUWERS Sunangal Ajit SHETTY Senior Director Public Senior Vice President, Site Chairman Emeritus of the 2340 Beerse Affairs and External Management Board of Directors t +32 14 60 21 11 Communication f +32 14 60 28 41 [email protected] www.janssenpharmaceutica.com 130 india

JBASTIEN - ART

The J. Bastien ART gallery was founded in October 1988 For a few years, the J. Bastien ART museum intended by Jeane Bastien. What initiated this adventure was a to show its intention of bringing together European and stressed taste for art, which was transformed throughout Asian creations. the years into a commitment for artists. Pierce the interactions between continents, stimulate All throughout the year, in addition to offering its cymas the meetings among artists and the exchanges of varied to the greatest artists whose reputation is international institutions, here is a chosen method to deepen the re- such as Zao Wou-Ki, Chu Teh-Chun, Gaston Chaissac, search of Asian artists living here and of those from here Olivier Debré or Henri Michaux, the museum also invites who get their inspiration from there. us to explore new talents by giving young artists such as Richard Texier, Bai Yiluo, Xiong Wenyun or Zhu Wei a new opportunity. Anyhow, the adopted artistic line is still painting and modern and contemporary sculpture.

Rue de la Madeleine 61 1000 Brussels Jeane BASTIEN t +32 2 513 25 63 Director f +32 2 512 48 38 [email protected] [email protected] www.jbastien-art.be Belgian Economic Mission 131 JET AIRWAYS INDIA

Jet Airways is introducing the concept of Smart Travel and the 3 daily flights from London Heathrow, to both to India. Mumbai and Delhi.

Recently, Jet Airways has increased its presence in Full Flexibility of Timing & routings: A choice of morn- Europe with new codeshare flights and new connections ing and evening daily flights directly out of Brussels, via operated by our strategic alliance partner Etihad Airways. London or Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and Delhi.

We offer Daily flights to India, morning and evening All routings are combinable! You may want to fly in the timing & routing combinations at the same fare! Smart morning the routing Brussels-Delhi and back in the Travel concept consists of: evening Delhi - Abu Dhabi - Brussels.

High Flight Frequency to India: Jet Airways now of- One Fare: Fly one fare from Europe to India, whatever is fers daily one-stop flights from Belgium, Netherlands, your routing that you have chosen to Mumbai or Delhi: via Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, via Abu Dhabi to Brussels, London or Abu Dhabi! Smart fares in “Première India, in addition to the 2 daily direct flights from Brussels Class” are available with 50 or 28 days advance purchase.

Brussels National Airport Po Box 10 Emmanuel MENU Stefan HOLLANDS Philippe VERDONCK Vice President Continental General Manager Benelux Cargo Manager Continental 1930 Zaventem Europe Europe t +32 2 709 09 09 f +32 2 709 09 00 [email protected] www.jetairways.com 132 india

LAPAUW INTERNATIONAL

Lapauw International is the European manufacturer of ecological laundry machinery and provides a total laundry solution for all kind of collectivities: Hotels, Hospitals, Cruise Ships, Railways, Automated Laundry Businesses, Textile Manufacturers, Prisons etc.

Lapauw International offers a wide range of washer ex- tractors, washing tunnels, dryers, tunnel finishers, and is worldwide known for its full range of superior flatwork ironers (gas- & steam-heated) complete with feeders and folders. With our worldwide presence we can count on a strong client portfolio which constantly inspires the R&D department of Lapauw to come up with new eco- friendly innovations.

Oude Ieperseweg 139 Philippe D’HEYGERE 8501 Heule Chairman t +32 56 35 42 95 f +32 56 35 45 59 [email protected] www.lapauwinternational.com Belgian Economic Mission 133 LOGISTICS IN WALLONIA

Competitiveness cluster for the transport and logistics The activities of the Cluster are numerous and wide- sector ranging, so as to be able to offer the members places to meet and share knowledge and experiences amongst It's goal is to develop Transportation and Logistics ac- fellow players in the Transport and Logistics sector. tivities in Wallonia through various missions such as supporting Innovation, bringing together players in Logistics in Wallonia is organized around a board of Networking activities and Promotions, in collaboration directors, diverse work groups and an 8 person opera- with the Awex. tional cell.

To achieve this goal, Logistics in Wallonia is working with a network of over 240 members, all from different sectors: industrial, logistics services providers, infrastructure managers, as well as organisms and institutions in charge of research and formation.

Liège Airport Building 52 Peter VANDEREET Manager business 4460 Grâce-Hollogne development t +32 4 225 50 60 f +32 4 225 50 65 [email protected] www.logisticsinwallonia.be 134 india

LUCIAD

Luciad is an international software company focused Administration, Eurocontrol, and government agencies on Geospatial software to achieve full Situational around the world. Luciad customers also include leading Awareness. Systems Integrators such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, EADS, Thales, Dassault Aviation, Customers rely on Luciad for their mission-critical geo- Indra, GMV, Systematic, Terma, Saab and many others. spatial systems in the Defense & Security, and Transport and Infrastructure domains.

Luciad offers a wide range of software products and software components to meet all the customer needs in the above-mentioned domains.

Luciad is used by the world's most prestigious organizations, including for instance: NATO, Federal Aviation

Gaston Geenslaan 11 Dirk WAGEMANS 3001 Leuven Global Head of Sales & t +32 16 23 95 91 Distribution f +32 16 29 34 22 [email protected] www.luciad.com Belgian Economic Mission 135 MAC VALVES EUROPE INC

Our company is based in Belgium and assembles air Our success in the last years are due to intense invest- valves that are sold in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, ments in products development and to the MDN network Northern Africa and India. We develop special optimized (MAC Distributor Network), the latter being a global or- solutions that are used for automating or controlling the ganization of independent distributors and manufactur- manufacturing process in various fields of industries ers with the common focus of customer service and sup- (e.g. food, glass, plastics, medical, sorting, transporta- port anywhere in the world. tion, aluminium, etc.). MDN is permanently interconnected network which rep- Our products are sold by distribution companies that resents over 3,500 employees located in over 45 coun- have important technical skills and strong willingness tries with 200 service centers carrying in total an inven- to provide value-added solution to their customers. tory worth of US$ 50 million. Distribution of MAC Valves product range is based on exclusive territorial distribution.

Rue Marie Curie 12 Guerric de HALLEUX Sales Industry Coordinator 4431 Loncin t +32 4 239 68 68 f +32 4 263 19 42 [email protected] www.macvalves.be 136 india

MAWYC III

MAWYC III group is active in the field of Global Forwarding With our comprehensive range of services including and Insurance through various operating companies and Ocean and Air freight, we can act as your total supply supported by a global network of local agents in ports and air- chain provider meeting your criteria for transit time, ports all over the world. Headquartered in the heart of Europe, choice of pick-up and delivery options. the MAWYC III group has branch offices in all Belgian sea ports (Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent) and Brussels Airport "The difference between ordinary and extra ordinary is and is represented in other European main ports by partners the little extra" with whom we have a longstanding relationship.

In India we rely on a strong representation by leading logistics companies covering all the main industrial areas and ports. Through strategically located warehousing facilities MAWYC III can take care of Customs Clearance, bonded Warehousing and Distribution for both Import and Export trades.

Afrikalaan 287 Stefaan DE BROUWER 9000 Ghent Director BU Forwarding t +32 9 251 13 66 f +32 9 251 67 83 [email protected] www.mawyc.com Belgian Economic Mission 137 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. to our highly efficient and optimized workflow, and to re- Memnon was involved in digitizing more than 1,000,000 alize a multitude of files based formats in real-time dur- hours of audiovisual archives, making it the European ing the migration process Leader in its field. Memnon is establishing a joint-venture in India with the Memnon’s digitalization systems are managed by com- company Media Guru established in Noida so as to de- puterized quality control systems that among other velop its digitization services in India. things monitor the successful transfer and follow up of metadata tagging, focusing human intervention on added- value services .

Rue de Mulhouse 36 Michel MERTEN Managing Director 4020 Liège t +32 2 643 47 77 f + 32 2 649 87 01 [email protected] www.memnon.eu 138 india

MITHRA PHARMACEUTICALS

MITHRA PHARMACEUTICALS is a spin-off of the University of Liège (Belgium), founded in 1999 to market innovative pharmaceutical products exclusively dedicated to women’s healthcare and into 4 therapeutic fields: contraception/fertility, menopause/osteoporosis, female cancer, and the utero-vaginal sphere. The current range available for export comprises 16 products distributed in 43 countries around the world.

Rue Saint Georges 5 Francesco FORNIERI Eric POSKIN Julie DESSART 4000 Liège CEO - Founder Spokesman Strategic & Web Marketing & t +32 4 349 28 27 Corporate Communication Communication Support f +32 4 349 28 21 Manager [email protected] www.mithra.be Belgian Economic Mission 139 MODULYSS

Modulyss® designs and produces modular carpet tiles for the contract market and is the 3rd largest EU manufacturer. Modulyss NV is part of the Balta Group which is the largest EU manufacturer of textile floor coverings. Modulyss is active in over 75 countries worldwide and is one of the fastest growing carpet tile companies. They are active since two years in India and have done already some prestigious jobs.

The products of modulyss® are mainly used in offices, airports, conference areas and hotels and meet the highest quality norms not only regarding sustainability but also regarding quality.

Zevensterrestraat 21 Karl THYBERGIN Druv SODHANI Export Sales Manager President CCIL 9240 Zele t +32 52 45 72 11 f +32 52 44 90 99 [email protected] www.modulyss.com 140 india

Production of annealing lehrs for the glass industry (glass containers).

Production facilities in Belgium - possibility for partial production in India.

Production of gas burners.

Dennenlaan 1 Henri MEEUS 2222 Ittegem - Heist op den Berg CEO t +32 475 83 28 75 f +32 15 76 23 26 [email protected] www.lehrs.be Belgian Economic Mission 141 MUNIC GEMS

Munic Gems is a diamond company founded in 1988 Munic works collaboratively with suppliers and custom- in Antwerp with activities in both rough and polished ers alike. It seeks to understand the needs of its stake- diamonds. Its rough suppliers include major diamond holders and build long-term, valuable relationships. producers including Alrosa, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. Munic Gems is also committed to corporate social re- While Munic Gems is best known for its lower-end ma- sponsibility. It has established the San Rose foundation terials, it has developed industry-leading expertise in a which provides free healthcare to the mobility impaired range qualities and sizes of diamonds. in India. It is also a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. Munic Gems has a strong heritage in rough diamond trading whereby it processes and distributes rough to customers operating in all the major diamond centres including India, the world’s largest manufacturing centre. It supplies rough diamonds from -3 through to +2cts in a range of qualities and colours. Polished diamonds also forms a part of Munic Gems’ business and can supply a variety of polished.

Hoveniersstraat 30, Suite 252, Box 252 Mukesh SHAH Himani SHAH Managing Director Advisor 2018 Antwerp t +32 3 205 01 00 f +32 3 205 01 01 [email protected] www.municgems.be 142 india NP-BRIDGING (BRIDGING ARCHITECTEN EN INGENIEURS)

Founders Mr. Laurent Ney / Mr. Chris Poulissen Since 2010, NP-Bridging has been working on infrastructure and urban design projects in the State of NP-BRIDGING conducts designs in the field of large Maharashtra, India. A new office of NP-Bridging should scale infrastructural, engineering and architectural pro- be opening its doors in Mumbai in the autumn of 2013. jects, as well as urban planning. The approach of the office is integral, by ‘bridging’ all the components that determine the total context of the intervention on site to one coherent ensemble anchored in the past and designed to participate in a long term process.

NP-Bridging is part of a larger group with the companies Ney-Poulissen BVBA (Gent) and Ney & Partners SA (Brussels). The group is operating in Europe and the Far East.

Chris POULISSEN Matthieu MALLIÉ Jean-Marc SIMON Ankerrui 26-30 Managing Director Bridge Engineer Urban Planner 2000 Antwerp t +32 3 288 28 30 [email protected] www.np-bridging.com Belgian Economic Mission 143 NUMECA INTERNATIONAL

NUMECA International is a leading developer and pro- their application-driven features and interface, optimal vider of CFD software systems for the multi-physics de- solutions, multi-physics models, high accuracy, speed sign simulation and optimization of industrial products and general user friendliness. and processes. Its software products are used for the simulation of fluids, acoustics and thermal systems in a NUMECA has a worldwide presence, with branch offices large range of applications. in USA, Japan, China, India and Belgium,as well as a worldwide network of distributors. Leader in the field of flow simulations and optimization for rotating machines (aircraft engines, hydraulic, gas or steam turbines, compressors, pumps, wind turbines, etc.), NUMECA offers an extended suite of software covering a broad range of applications for both internal and external flows. Based on the most recent technology, NUMECA software systems are largely recognized for

Jacques PARLONGUE Sales & Marketing Director Chaussée de la Hulpe 189 1170 Brussels t +32 2 880 96 78 [email protected] www.numeca.com 144 india

OPTIMIZED RADIOCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS (ORA)

ORA is a leading supplier of innovative radiochemistry NEPTIS® system helps in restoring freedom for re- solutions for the radiopharmaceutical industry. searchers with an open platform, in providing developers with a robust tool from clinical trials to commercial Its innovative range of radiopharmaceutical synthesiz- production, and in offering producers a guarantee for ers, called NEPTIS®, is offering to the nuclear medicine reliable and repetitive performance. community an open and flexible platform for more freedom and a better efficiency for the competitive deploy- The proven expertise of ORA coupled with the NEPTIS® ment of new PET tracers. platform and its extensive regulatory documentation support, makes it possible to meet new challenges of NEPTIS® is the combination of a multi-purposes PET maximizing current PET tracers production and speed- synthesizer and an advanced software system meeting ing up the development of new drugs to market. the latest GMP requirements. This combination offers the capability of creating an unlimited number of indi- vidualized radiotracer synthesis applications. Therefore,

Rue de la Gendarmerie 50 Vincent TADINO Olivier VAN DER 5600 Philippeville Chief Technical Officer BORGHT t +32 71 61 38 23 Chief Operating Officer f +32 71 61 40 53 [email protected] www.oradiochem.eu Belgian Economic Mission 145 OSQB

As a multidisciplinary bureau OSQB unites engineers By combining the higher disciplines in one and the same (stability and techniques), architects and assistant-ar- project team our approach not only unites vision, style chitects in one complimentary team. and functionality, but also gears the expenditure of all project parts together. This multidisciplinary organization of our bureau enables us to realize projects in a swift and efficient way, as stabil- With this approach, refined by 10 years of experience, ity, architecture, specialty techniques, interior design and OSQB demonstrates its added value, as widely appreci- furnishing are tuned in to one another from the very start. ated by our customers in the public sector as well as private enterprise, for industrial projects, office building This approach saves time and guarantees efficiency as well as private housing initiatives. and has proven to be cost effective in many occasions. It goes without saying that one single point of contact for the complete project promotes transparency on all levels.

Tanguy OOSTERLYNCK Founder Duboisstraat 39 2060 Antwerp t +32 3 257 28 41 [email protected] www.osqb.be 146 india

PATRILAM

The Company is active in Commercial Representation (agencies or distribution), Investments, Projects, Real Estate, Prospection and Lobbying.

Thanks to its very rich list of contacts, and this to the highest levels, it can offer its services as agent or distributor to promote the sales and marketing of local 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 bte24 1050 Brussels t +32 475 271 283 [email protected] Belgian Economic Mission 147 PATTYN PACKING LINES

Pattyn Packing Lines, initially founded in 1952 by Mr. Our company daily invests into research and develop- Jean Pattyn and now lead by the Managing Director ment of innovative technologies, providing you a high Mr. Paul Pattyn, is a family company with more than level of automation and complete product protection. 30 years of extensive experience in polybag lining solutions. From case erecting, bag-making and inserting, Pattyn Packing Lines is not only a supplier, but a full ser- filling to bag and case closing, Pattyn Packing Lines of- vice and solutions provider, advising you from the initial fers you complete solutions to pack and weigh-fill bulk briefing to the after sales service. Together with our ex- products. Almost any product can be packed into your clusive Business Partners across the world, we provide specific recipient: cases, crates, trays, tins, drums, pails you the complete range of services and support, so you or porex cases. As we also offer conveyors, check- only need to focus on your core business. Today more weighers, control and inspection systems, you benefit than 600 industrial companies, including ADM, Cargill, from one single source supplier taking full responsibility Fonterra, IOI Group, Nestle, Ardo, Ready Bake Foods, of your complete line. Lys Alimentacion and many more are using a bag-in-box solution of Pattyn Packing Lines.

Hoge Hul 4-6-8 Hans DEGRYSE International Sales Manager 8000 Brugge t +32 50 45 04 80 f +32 50 45 04 82 [email protected] www.pattyn.com 148 india

POLLET WATER GROUP

With nearly 40 years of experience in the industry, the Pollet Water Group has been supplying both component parts and complete systems to companies specialising in the field of water treatment throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. PWG has an extensive stock- holding and the experienced Sales Team can offer an accurate and reliable service from initial quotation right to delivery, together with all the necessary technical support and after sales services. Years of experience have led to a range of products which offer a solution to every problem in connection with water treatment.

Textielstraat 13 Jacques POLLET Sofie POLLET Adrienne WYTYNCK Dimitri TAILLIEU Frederik DEJAGHERE 8790 Waregem President Vice-President Retail Manager Financial Director Business Development t +32 56 43 29 51 Manager f +32 56 43 29 52 [email protected] www.polletwatergroup.com Belgian Economic Mission 149 PREFAMAC

PREFAMAC produces “sweet” machines, with particular of Prefamac’s output is destined for export and reaches emphasis on the world of chocolate and the industry of more than 100 countries worldwide. Featuring among biscuits, cookies, waffles and cakes. Prefamac’s customers are famous chocolate brands like Marcolini and Neuhaus, and Mondelez (Cadbury/Kraft/ Prefamac manufactures cooling tunnels, chocolate tem- Lu) and General Biscuits for cookies and biscuit lines. pering and moulding machines, chocolate and/or butter melting kettles, pumps and piping, enrobing machines Prefamac received the Hermes award in 1998, followed designed to cover sweets with chocolate as well as main 1999 by the Womed award. 2004 saw Prefamac’s chinery for flaking and adding flakes or decoration to nomination for the “Export Lion” award. enrobed products.

Since the foundation 25 years ago, we supply both industrial installations as well as small scale machinery for bakeries and chocolate manufacturers. Up to 90 %

Dellestraat 11/11A Industrial Zone Zolder-Lummen 1058 Myriam SCHEPERS Managing Director 3560 Lummen t +32 13 52 18 84 f +32 13 52 18 48 [email protected] www.prefamac.com 150 india

PwC

At PwC, we’re committed to providing quality audit, tax We believe that being able to call on our global network and consulting services to our public and private clients in of specialists helps us to create even greater value for Belgium and internationally. PwC is founded on the princi- your business and your investments. ple of creating value through relationships – it’s a principle that lies at the heart of everything we do and everywhere we are. Our value promise starts with our relationship with you. We aim to start building value from day one.

PwC, globally yours in Belgium

As the world’s largest providers of audit, tax, and business consulting services, we measure our success by our ability to create the value that our clients, our people and the wider public are looking for.

Bart ELIAS Woluwedal 18 Partner 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe t +32 2 710 42 11 f +32 2 710 42 99 www.pwc.be Belgian Economic Mission 151 REALCO

Thanks to its enzyme discoveries and its mas- Enzyme technology brings many advantages to the col- tery of the natural protein, for more than 30 years, lectivites and the food processing markets: REALCO, a Belgian company, has pushed the lim- its of classic chemistry. Its enzymatic technology re- deep and efficient cleaning (better hygiene on-site), search allows Realco to propose high-performance solutions for cleaning and waste water depuration. neutral pH of the products - security,

Realco proposes a complete enzymatic offer to pro- longer life for machinery (better return on investment), fessionals (food processing, collectivities, purifica- tion stations, reinforced hygiene in hospitals) and for lower energy cost (works at 40°C), consumers. maintenance on site (action of the enzymes in pipes)

better return on the waste water treatment downwards,

positive impact on environment (optimized biodeg- radability of our solutions).

Avenue Albert Einstein 15 Géraldine MALCORPS Business Developer 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve t +32 10 45 30 00 f +32 10 45 63 63 [email protected] www.realco.be 152 india

RECTICEL

Recticel is a well-known polyurethane foam manufac- The business line mainly concentrates on semi-finished turer. The Belgian group is specialized in polyurethane polyurethane foam products and components in B2B ar- products for a large number of applications. eas but also creates finished PU foam products in some segments for distribution channels. In the early 1950’s Recticel started with the manufacturing of polyurethane foam and was as such a pioneer in Recticel Flexible Foams is active worldwide with produc- this highly specialized industry. tion plants, converting plants and sales offices in many countries. Activities are divided into four business lines: Automotive, Flexible Foams, Bedding and Insulation. Recticel provides work for 8.900 employees in 120 es- tablishments in 27 countries. Recticel Flexible Foam’s principal activities cover the manufacture, conversion and marketing of flexible polyurethane foam to a wide range of markets.

Damstraat 2, Industriezone 7 Filip GORIS 9230 Wetteren Regional Manager Flexible t +32 9 368 92 11 Foams India & China f +32 9 369 64 99 [email protected] www.recticel.com Belgian Economic Mission 153 REMI CLAEYS ALUMINIUM

Remi Claeys Aluminium is worldwide market leader in in aluminium welded tubes for General Applications, aluminium welded tubes for all kinds of applications. HVAC&R and automotive industry. All strategic and op- 99% of the turnover is exported to Europe, USA, Brazil, erational decisions are taken at RCA in Lichtervelde for China. We are known worldwide as the reference for the full worldwide Welded tubes organization. tailor-made welded tubes. We differentiate ourselves through quality, service and Remi Claeys Aluminium was founded over 60 years ago creativity. and is part of the Swedish Aluminium Group SAPA.

Within SAPA, Remi Claeys Aluminium is the center of competence of the Welded Tubes business unit of Sapa Heat Transfer. Together with Welded Tubes Remscheid (Germany), Welded Tubes Shanghai (China) and Welded Tubes Pune (India) we are worldwide leader

Kortemarkstraat 52 Hubbe VANNESTE 8810 Lichtervelde Global Sales Director – t +32 51 72 97 54 Welded Tubes f +32 51 72 21 26 [email protected] www.remi-claeys.be 154 india

SAFETY PRODUCT

Safety Product is the developer and manufacturer of the ZIPpole. The ZIPpole is a steel pole to be used for road infrastructure such as public lighting, traffic lights and signs. This passive safe pole is designed to bend in a car crash and to absorb the energy of the shock so as to save people’s lives!

A lot of people get badly injured or killed by driving into obstacles close to the road. It doesn't have to be that way if "forgiving" road equipment like the ZIPpole is used.

Beverlosesteenweg 100 Carolien WILLEMS Albert MAES 3580 Beringen Director & Co-owner Director & Co-owner t +32 473 71 20 24 f +32 3 464 05 91 [email protected] www.safety-product.eu Belgian Economic Mission 155 SAFFRON BRIDGE

Saffron Bridge is fully dedicated in bringing the finest products from Belgian and European producers to the Indian consumers. We have carefully selected items matching the specificity of the Indian taste. For this mission, we are focusing on presenting a basket of selec- tive wines crafted for the Indian palate. We are therefore working closely with Belgian wine makers in France to bring on the Indian tables charming wines matching the exquisite Indian cuisine.

Somesh BAROT Manager Rue de la Presse 12/5 1000 Brussels t +32 2 502 55 45 [email protected] 156 india

SCHREDER

Schréder and lighting technology energy savings and sustainable development. Recent Since its creation, Schréder has acquired both an exper- technical progress means that the luminous efficiency tise and a technological lead that enhances the solid repu- of LEDs is constantly increasing and that they now have tation of this international Group to this day. Performance the capacity to compete with traditional light sources. and innovation are the core requirements of the Group’s products, which feature exceptionally high quality photo- Schréder in India metrical and mechanical properties. The Schréder Group Schréder has a 20 year presence in India with 70 peo- designers are constantly creating innovative luminaires for ple and and a factory in Faridabad. The company has 4 urban, public, industrial and sports lighting applications, commercial offices spread in India. Schréder is introduc- which harmonise perfectly with contemporary trends. ing latest lighting technology in the country and is committed to develop its activity in the coming years. LEDs: a rapidly developing technology Schréder has incorporated LEDs into its product range as this technology offers enormous potential in terms of

Rue de Lusambo 67 1190 Brussels Agnès SCHREDER Dieter POLEYN Chekitan SAWHNEY Ripu Daman SHARMA t +32 2 332 01 06 Chief Legal Officer Regional Manager AMEA Managing Director Keselec Vice President – Sales f +32 2 333 21 99 Schréder [email protected] [email protected] www.schreder.com Belgian Economic Mission 157 SITOMECA

For over 80 years, steel has been the core business of These interleaves are used to reproduce their reliefs in Sitomeca. Today, it is considered by fibre cement com- the production of fibre cement and wood cement panels. panies worldwide as a reference for the manufacture of flat and corrugated steel moulds, used as interleaves in With the acquisition of Sitomeca by J.C. Wibo & Partners the production of fibre cement panels. (www.jcwibo.com) in October 2011, Sitomeca now benefits from the large experience of its new shareholder Sitomeca is also a pioneer in the production of spacers in cutting, bending and welding, through J.C. Wibo & and with over a decade of experience, research and de- Partners’ shareholding in Vlassenroot (www.vlassen- velopment, it is able to manufacture spacers out of stain- root.com). This new shareholding will be beneficial to less steel of high quality by welding them on a unique Sitomeca’s customers, as the broad experience and fi- laser-hybrid welding robot. nancial strength of J.C. Wibo & Partners combined with the dynamism and expertise of Sitomeca’s renewed Sitomeca also develops innovative textured resin team will enable the company to grow ambitiously to- moulds with textures such as wood, stone and slate. gether with its customers, propose innovative solutions and deliver products of the highest quality and precision.

Rue A. Vandenpeereboom 60 Olivier BLONTROCK Isabelle WIBO General Manager Managing Partner 1080 Brussels t +32 2 412 71 80 f +32 2 415 90 97 [email protected] www.sitomeca.com 158 india

SKY MAN INTERNATIONAL

With almost 30 years of experience in suspended ac- Europe: The Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, follow- cess equipment, Sky Man International is a unique ing EN 1808 + A1 (June 2010) – Safety requirements blend of engineering, R&D and quality production of on Suspended Access Equipment – Design calcula- suspended access equipment, covering today a most tions, stability criteria, construction – tests. Sky Man complete range of products in the industry. standard equipment is CE type approved. North America: UL 1323 (Scaffold Hoist) – CAN/ The company has known steady growth over the years, CSA Z 271 (Safety code for suspended elevating in changing markets. The result of continued efforts to platforms) compliant with OSHA regulations and US set high standards for development and the work of a standards for powered suspended platforms. Sky solid team of highly skilled people with long term experi- Man standard equipment is UL listed. ence. The present product range is diversified with applications in all segments of the market. Production & Sky Man ‘men riding’ hoists and standard products are services are sub-divided over 4 divisions, in 3 separate further approved in all other major countries. Sky Man plants, covering a total of more than 5000 m2 produc- International division is represented worldwide in over tion space, equipped with state of 30 countries, through an active distributor network. A the art tools and machinery, under strategic alliance has been established in North America continued surveillance of a quality since 2006 with the Pro-Bel Group of companies, for management system. The com- permanent installations (BMU/PI’s). A business part- pany is ISO 9001:2008 certified by nership was formed in Europe with Draka - Prysmian TÜV Germany, since 2010. Group, in 2010, for further development, marketing and sales of service cages in the wind industry. In 2010, Sky Scherpen Hoek 70 Sky Man products are designed Rob VAN GESTEL Man USA, LLC was founded as a subsidiary of Sky Man 2850 Boom Manager International Sales and manufactured in compli- International NV to directly support the North America t +32 3 844 65 86 f +32 3 844 29 56 ance with governing international markets for standard products. [email protected] standards: www.sky-man.com Belgian Economic Mission 159 SOLVAY

As an international chemical group, SOLVAY assists in- Solvay in the world's Top 100 most innovative compa- dustry in finding and implementing ever more responsible nies: Innovation focused on sustainable development. and value-creating solutions. The Group is firmly commit- Solvay appears in the “Top 100 Global Innovators 2012” ted to sustainable development and focused on innova- ranking by Thomson Reuters, which singles out the tion and operational excellence. Solvay serves diversified world's most innovative companies, primarily on the cri- markets, generating 90% of its turnover in activities where teria of the volume and significance of their patents. it is one of the top three worldwide. The group employs With a well-balanced geographic presence and solid about 29,000 people in 55 countries and generated 12.4 positions in growth regions, Solvay is accelerating its billion euros in net sales in 2012. Solvay SA (SOLB.BE) is geographic expansion through production capacity in- listed on Nyse Euronext in Brussels and Paris. creases and targeted acquisitions. Our strategy is to focus our activities on those markets to In 2012, Solvay significantly expanded its production ca- which we bring value, by developing for our customers pacity in Asia, by increasing capacity in India and consoli- innovative and competitive solutions that are tailored to dating its industrial presence in China and Thailand. The the present and future demands of their final consumers. opening of a new Research & Innovation center in India makes Asia home to the group's second research cluster. Asia represents 28% of net sales, 6000 employees, 26 industrial sites, 3 R&I centers. 50%of growth investments are being made in the world’s strongest-growing countries (Russia, China, India, Korea, Thailand, Middle East, etc.). Rue de Ransbeek 310 Alexis BROUHNS Prakash RAMAN Arnaud JACQUET Senior Executive Vice Country Manager India, Senior Vice-President, 1120 Brussels President, Region Europe & Solvay Specialty Polymers Government & Public Affairs t +32 2 264 21 11 Corporate Government & Manager Asia Pacific [email protected] Public Affairs [email protected] www.solvay.com 160 india

STEIGENBERGER GRANDHOTEL BRUSSELS

Brussels is a distinctive destination, heart of Europe, Our hotel provides 1100 sqm of function space with the rich in culture and diversity which offers a truly unfor- largest ballroom in the city without columns and the gettable experience to everyone. The Steigenberger capacity to host up to 600 people for a seated event. Grandhotel, strategically located a stone's throw from Additionally, there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller the most fashionable shopping district Avenue Louise events, all benefiting from natural daylight. and the historical centre, is the new definition of luxury. Built in 1993, the hotel has preserved its magnificent 19th Embrace majesty, intimicy and elegance of the century façade, giving it a unique charm. Unwind and Grandhotel through a magic touch of Excellence… enjoy our restaurant Café Wiltcher’s which embodies an unparalleled range of international and local specialties to match every mood and palate. Caress the dream of stylish and tempting cocktails while appreciating the re- laxed but glamourous atmosphere of the Loui Lounge & Bar.

Avenue Louise 71 Blanche van BERCKEL 1050 Brussels General Manager t +32 2 542 42 42 f +32 2 542 43 00 [email protected] www.brussels.steigenberger.be Belgian Economic Mission 161 STUDIEBUREAU TALBOOM

Talboom is an engineering company located in Belgium To accomplish this we’ve formed partnerships with uni- and specialized in the more challenging projects for the versities, specialised geo-engineering companies and pharmaceutical and industrial sector. Projects are car- governmental research institutes. ried out from conceptual design to full implementation and follow-up. Talboom employs 135 experienced engi- Talboom has achieved a collaboration agreement with neers for these tasks, making it the largest independent the national oil company in India (ONGC) for the feasibil- engineering firm in Belgium. ity and construction of a pilot geothermal power plant.

As an innovative company we are always looking for new opportunities and markets, more specifically alter- native methods of energy production such as heat recu- peration and geothermal power plants.

A. Meersmansdreef 1 Jan Filip TALBOOM Jan Louis TALBOOM Diederik VAN DER Maarten DE CLEENE CEO Chairman of the Board LINDEN Geologist 2870 Puurs t Renewable Energy Director +32 3 889 12 12 f +32 3 889 64 68 [email protected] www.talboom.be 162 india

STUDIOTECH

STUDIOTECH's main business is engineering, distri- In a relatively short time, Studiotech in Belgium, Hungary bution/sales, installation and after-sales servicing of and Poland have become recognized as leading players broadcast and professional audio/video equipment. The in the field of audiovisual engineering across Europe. company also designs and installs turnkey projects such It is confidently predicted that the same will happen as recording/mixing studios, editing suites, mobile OB in North Africa with the relatively recent opening of a units and, on request, provides fully tested, serviced and branch in Algeria and Morocco. guaranteed used equipment. The founders and key members of staff have extensive The company's good name is based on first class ser- professional experience which they continue to develop vice and customer satisfaction. in step with leading-edge technology.

The staff is held in high regard for their product knowledge, quality standards, attention to detail and customer care.

Houtweg 7 RH Beno ISRAEL 1130 Brussels Operation Advisor t +32 2 266 13 80 f +32 2 266 13 88 [email protected] www.studiotech.be Belgian Economic Mission 163 TCI RESEARCH

TCI Research is a Brussels based leading independent research agency specializing in tourism destinations’ competitiveness evaluation. It carries out the UNWTO Innovation Award Winning TRAVELSAT Index, a reference global benchmarking survey benchmarking countries, regions and cities’ competitiveness based on visi- tors’ experience. TCI Research helps public and private tourism decision makers increase efficiency of their policy, management and marketing by providing global and comparable demand data combining structured surveys and big data anlaysis.

TCI Research is member of UNWTO and Pacific Asia Travel Association.

Olivier HENRY-BIABAUD Director General Rue Mareyde 18 1150 Brussels t +32 476 76 11 25 [email protected] www.tci-research.com 164 india

TCR-GIVI INDIA

A: Have a quick Start-Up in our Belgian Incubation Centre C: Placement of Indian Students or Trainees for your re- Your Indian Manager (on our payroll) can have a search centre or Company quick start up of your business activities in our office. (We provide individual office space (European General Remarks Style), meeting rooms, common kitchen, reception, We have a welcome centre in Belgium for your Indian recruitment of your Indian Manager based on your “Employees” and we are present in Mumbai during the job description and a range of services on demand) Economic Mission to India presided by HRH Princess Our locations are in Pune (close to Mumbai) and Astrid on November 26-28, 2013. Cochin (in Kerala)

B: Indian IT Specialist and Engineers Recruiting for your payroll in Belgium Body Shopping: Indian IT-Specialist and Engineers to join your team

Kumar Kruti A2: 301/304/307, Bart VANOVERBEKE Sarishti JAIN Kalyani Nagar Managing Director Assistant Manager - 411014 Pune, Maharashtra Operations t +91 20 27046048 [email protected] www.tcr-givi.in Belgian Economic Mission 165 TECHNOLOGY ECO² DEVELOPMENT

TEED - sustainable development and competitiveness By running the fuller project, TEED wants to give itself the means of accompanying sustainable development The current economical environment forces companies in the sector by offering a clean and profit-generative to evolve in a world made of contradictory constraints. process that respects their know-how. Together with the Neglected during decades, pollution is now a priority. tanners, the key actors of the sector, we can improve competitiveness, while operating a sustainable way of However, ecology is still too often regarded as a bar- producing and improving the working conditions in the rier to technological innovation and creation of value. tanneries. Approached for a long time with disdain, health and safety of workers are today at the centre of the life of any company. However, this respect for our earth and its inhabitants is still perceived by some as an abandonment of competitiveness towards the competition of countries with low-cost labour.

Françoise VAN DEN BEMPT Avenue Louise 194/24 Member of the Board 1050 Brussels t +32 486 18 84 52 [email protected] www.teedeurope.com 166 india

TUC RAIL SA (BELGIAN RAIL ENGINEERING)

TUC RAIL is a multidisciplinary railway engineering ies, detailed design, procurement, works supervision,.. company able to deliver all project management and en- up to testing and validation of new and/or modernized gineering services for the design and implementation of railway infrastructures as well as consultancy to railway large railway infrastructure projects. infrastructure managers, specific railway engineering studies for contractors and/or other (local) engineering As a subsidiary of the Belgian railways of more than companies… 1000 people, TUC RAIL has dedicated expertise in all railway related fields (track, overhead catenary lines, The last couple of years, TUC RAIL is successfully ex- power supply, signalling, telecommunications, complex panding its businesses worldwide and is nowadays active civil engineering structures, RAMS & interoperability…). in Belgium, France, Saudi Arabia, India… TUC RAIL is really interested in the recent developments on the Indian TUC RAIL is a flexible engineering company that can market and is ready to assist in the realization of these provide services at different levels and stages through- most promising projects such as trach doubling, electri- out the entire project life cycle: from prefeasibility stud- fication, high-speed lines, dedicated fright corridors, etc.

Avenue Fonsny 39 1060 Brussels Dirk DEMUYNCK Naima ATORI t +32 2 432 78 11 Chief Executive Officer Head of Unit International f +32 2 432 78 10 Business [email protected] [email protected] www.tucrail.be Belgian Economic Mission 167 UCB

UCB, Brussels, Belgium (www.ucb.com) is a global bi- opharmaceutical 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 9000 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 Vice President, UCB & 1070 Brussels General Manager, UCB t +32 2 559 95 06 Belgium f+32 2 559 97 71 [email protected] www.ucb.com 168 india

UCO

In August 2006, UCO nv signed a joint-venture with pairs of high-end jeans per annum, employing 2500 Raymond Ltd. (India) and established Raymond Uco people and serving premium bands all over the world. Denim Private Ltd. (India). Philippe Vlerick is Chairman of the JV. Philippe Vlerick is also Chairman of Indus Kamdhenu Fund, an India dedicated Private Equity fund that special- Raymond Uco Denim Private Ltd. (RUDPL) has izes in providing growth capital to medium sized compa- emerged as global denim producer with manufacturing nies both in the listed & unlisted space, to enable them in Romania (Giurgiu) and India (Yavatmal). With a ca- consolidate their position and transition into a larger pacity of 55 mio meters and employing 2200 people, it scale. The focus themes are Consumption, Infrastructure, ranks among the world’s top 5 denim producers. Engineering & Capital Goods and Financial Services. Typically, the Fund assumes a significant minority stake RUDPL also runs a state-of-the-art jeans manufactur- with appropriate covenants relating to governance, repre- ing facility in Bangalore (India) by the name of Everblue sentation, etc. as are customary in such transactions. To Apparel Ltd. This facility is capable of producing 3 mio date, the Fund has invested in five companies across a diverse set of industries.

Doorniksewijk 49 Baron Philippe 8500 Kortrijk VLERICK t +32 56 23 01 80 Chairman - CEO f +32 56 25 76 30 [email protected] www.uco.be Belgian Economic Mission 169 VANDEPUTTE HUILERIE & OLEOCHEMICALS

Family company founded in 1887, VANDEPUTTE is ide- Applications of the products are: resins, paints & varnishes, ally located in Belgium with immediate access to world’s printing inks, wood treatment products, adhesives, mas- major ports. tics & sealants, lubricants & various other coatings.

The company operates with 2 divisions: Speaking about technical properties and market posi- tioning, Vandeputte R&D and Sales team help custom- Oil Factory: among world’s top 3 LINSEED OIL man- ers to find the right answers to their needs. ufacturing facility for First Pressure, Crude & Refined Linseed Oil Our company, driven by constant Research and Oleochemicals Factory: VEGETABLE OILS Development efforts focused on product Sustainability, DERIVATIVES based on linseed, castor, soyabean, offers a wide range of solutions for its customer tung, safflower, rape oils…): standoils, blown & applications. boiled oils, dehydrated castor oil, malenised oils… The company guarantees first-class quality and services certified by ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practices Certificates.

Vandeputte and its team is looking forward to collaborat- ing with you in the near future!

Boulevard Industriel 120 Henry-François Christophe VANDEPUTTE VANDERVEKEN 7700 Mouscron t Purchasing Manager oils and Sales manager +32 56 48 19 31 derivates f +32 56 48 19 49 [email protected] www.vandeputte.com 170 india

VELDEMAN STRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Veldeman Structure Solutions designs and manufac- Through the versatility of our product range, our structures aluminum and steel framed fabric structures. tures are used in various markets such as aviation, Fabric structures are the perfect solution when your ap- sports, events, retail, storage, environment, defense. plication has a temporary or semi-permanent nature, al- though our semi-permanent structures can be designed Veldeman Structure Solutions is based in Bree, Belgium for permanent use and perfectly adapt to your changing and has over 40 years of experience in more than 40 business environment: they can both be extended or re- countries worldwide. The company has a high-tech de- located. The combination of the modular design and the velopment department, a dedicated project business use of fabric results in a unique frame that is more weight unit and a in-house fabric and metal department. efficient compared to traditional structures or buildings. Our solutions require less heavy installation equipment, less transport and are easier/quicker to erect.

Industrieterrein 1220 Andy MOORS Rolf VAN MOER Naval KISHOR PRASAD 3960 Bree CEO Business Unit Manager Business Development t +32 89 47 31 31 Projects Manager f +32 89 47 37 77 [email protected] www.veldemangroup.com Belgian Economic Mission 171 VITAL 1926

VITAL 1926 NV has been a manufacturer of top qual- Supermarkets and Department Stores ity Nougat Candy for three family generations (Est. 1926). Under our brand name “Vital” we supply our many loyal cus- The food service industry: Airlines, Hotels, tomers worldwide with consumer items, either pre-packed, Restaurants & Catering in bulk or under private label. We export directly to 40 destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Our products have a shelf life of 18 months and they are gluten-, gelatin-, milk- and peanut-free. We are looking for one or more reliable importers/distributors in India, especially in the following retail market Besides our consumer range, we also produce segments: Granulated Nougat and Nougat Cream for the Chocolate, Ice Cream, Biscuit and Dairy Industries. Specialty retail stores for Imported & Local Luxury Food

Vaart Links 61 Matthias HAECK Managing Director 9850 Nevele t +32 9 371 63 13 f +32 9 371 84 28 [email protected] www.vital.be 172 india

WATERLEAU

Waterleau offers a complete portfolio of water, air and Other WTE plants treat industrial and even clinical waste treatment technologies and solutions for the pro- waste. WATERLEAU is also a reference in the produc- duction of green energy. Waterleau has constructed mu- tion of energy from wastewater, sludge and biomass. It nicipal wastewater treatment plants in Europe, Africa, counts + 400 references in anaerobic wastewater pro- China and the Middle East. In India, Waterleau has built ducing more than 1,8 million Nm³ of biogas per day, al- the wastewater treatment plant of the world's largest oil lowing industries to reduce their water, energy and car- refinery. WATERLEAU designs and builds Waste-to- bon footprint. Energy (WTE) plants turning all sorts of solid waste into green energy. In China, cities like Shanghai or Haian re- Waterleau’s Anaerobic Digestion technology offers cover more than 20 MWe from their inhabitant’s house- state-of-the-art solutions for converting biomass into hold waste. new energy: sludge, manure, kitchen and restaurant waste, but also the organic fraction of municipal waste can be used as a valuable energy source. Waterleau’s office in India is located in Mumbai.

Radioweg 18 Luc VRIENS 3020 Herent CEO t +32 16 65 06 57 f +32 16 65 06 63 [email protected] www.waterleau.com Belgian Economic Mission 173 WAUTERS TANKTRANSPORT

Wauters Tanktransport NV (WTT) is a family owned Our mission is to meet our clients' expectations to the company, created in 1943 and specialized in the trans- best of our abilities in a rapidly changing environment. port of bulk liquid chemicals. We are active in the biggest The strengths and lines of force of WTT are: Family petrochemicals loading sites throughout the Benelux, owned company, Accessible management team, High Germany and France from which we supply the whole accent on Safety Security Health Environmental & of Europe with a fleet of more than 400 Tankcontainers Quality management, Focus on partnerships and con- and 120 Tanktrailers. Road and intermodal (via sea or trolled transport outsourcing. rail) transportation are our core activities. WTT operates with 3 offices (Hamme-Belgium, The Middle and Far East are a major growth market Barcelona-Spain, Milano-Italy) and employs, directly for WTT in line with shift of the chemical industry. WTT and indirectly, more than 150 people. provides the logistic services from and to these countries via specialized partners. (In India: partnership with Fourcee Infrastructure Ltd).

Industriepark Zwaarveld 35 Benoit DEMEURE Director Finance & 9220 Hamme Administration t +32 52 49 99 99 f +32 52 47 88 72 [email protected] www.wauterstt.be 174 india

ZENTECH

The company ZenTech is a SME, located in Belgium, R&D department has just completed the development of Liege Science Park specializing in the research, devel- new assays: Biotinidase Deficiency and Cystic Fibrosis opment, production and marketing of diagnostic kits for screening assays. The high-quality products of ZenTech clinical biology. The product line is important (more than are sold either directly or through distributors and OEM 60 different parameters) and is dedicated to the diag- agreements. This network enables the company to be nosis of diseases that occur in the early stages of life, present in many countries. from pregnancy to adolescence (fetus, newborn, tod- dlerage). ZenTech develops, produces and sells IVD kits for use in prenatal areas, pediatric and neonatal. The ZenTech specialization is enhanced by an expertise in the automation of medical diagnostic laboratory processes. ZenTech has developed and adapted a number of platforms to automate the use of its kits, according to tests conducted by each laboratory. Currently, the

Liège Science Park Avenue du Pré Aily 10 Alain BOSSELOIR 4031 Angleur Chief Operating Officer t +32 4 361 42 32 f +32 4 367 00 63 [email protected] www.zentech.be Belgian Economic Mission 175 176 india

Public Sector

178 india

EMBASSY OF BELGIUM IN NEW DELHI

50-N Shantipath, Chanakyapuri 110021 New Delhi T +91 11 4242 8000 F +91 11 4242 8002 [email protected] www.diplomatie.be/newdelhi

Pierre VAESEN Ambassador Belgian Economic Mission 179 CONSULATE GENERAL OF BELGIUM IN MUMBAI

TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) 400051 Mumbai T +91 22 26 52 10 16 [email protected] http://diplomatie.belgium.be/india/

Karl VAN den BOSSCHE Consul General in Mumbai 180 india

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- vest & Export and FIT) remain the primary contact points The Agency is run by a Board of Directors. Its Honorary for Belgian companies. President is His Majesty the King. The Agency’s main tasks are to:

Provide documentation on foreign markets;

Organise joint economic missions;

Rue Montoyer 3 1000 Brussels Fabienne L’HOOST Céline VANDERMEERSCH Julie DERWA T +32 2 206 35 11 Deputy Director General Economic Mission Attaché - Economic Misson F +32 2 203 18 12 Coordinator [email protected] www.abh-ace.be www.belgianeconomicmission.be Belgian Economic Mission 181 BELGIAN SCIENCE POLICY OFFICE – BELSPO

The Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) is the Bel- 2. Performing scientific research in various fields (space, gian federal administration in charge of science policy, climate, biodiversity, art history, ethnology, geology, under the authority of the Secretary of State responsi- archival and library science) through its ten federal ble for science policy. It prepares and implements pro- scientific institutions; grammes and actions in the framework of co-operation agreements with the regions or communities, or in the 3. Coordination of research activities at federal, inter- European or international context. BELSPO has an an- federal and international level; nual budget of, approximately, € 550 million and 2,800 staff members. Its mission is to prepare, execute and 4. Management of an exceptional scientific and cultural evaluate science policy and its extension. BELSPO’s ac- heritage (estimated value € 6.5 billion). tivities are structured in four main lines that contribute to the construction of the European Research Area:

1. Funding of research carried out in universities, research centres and federal scientific institutions;

Margarida FREIRE C. Brigitte DECADT Avenue Louise, 231 Head of department Senior Advisor 1050 Brussels T +32 2 238 34 11 F +32 2 230 59 12 [email protected] www.beslpo.be 182 india BRUSSELS INVEST & EXPORT MINISTRY OF THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION

Brussels Invest & Export is the foreign trade and invest- Concrete initiatives in Brussels and abroad include trade ment agency of the Brussels-Capital Region. It aims to missions, contact days, invitations of decision makers promote the internationalisation of the Brussels economy. and collective stands at international trade fairs.

Brussels is not only the Belgian and European capital, Brussels’ exporters are listed in a database, home of NATO and EU headquarters, but it is also a large www.brussels-exporters.be, which can be accessed by business centre at the heart of the European market. all foreign companies searching for partners.

Brussels Invest & Export assists Brussels’ companies Another mission of Brussels Invest & Export is to attract operating in foreign markets. Almost ninety economic foreign companies to Brussels and to provide them with and trade commissioners across all continents provide support, should they decide to locate their business in free guidance to SMEs, target potential local prospects the Region. and partners, organise matchmaking events... To enable investors to assess the benefits of establishing in the capital, Brussels Invest & Export offers them a “Welcome Package” which includes equipped office space at no cost for a three-month period.

Avenue Louise 500/4 Jacques EVRARD Mustafeen NAYANI Martine VRIELYNCK 1050 Brussels Managing Director Project Manager Project Assistant T +32 2 800 40 00 F +32 2 800 40 01 [email protected] www.brusselsinvestexport.be FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) ECONOMY, SMEs, Belgian Economic Mission 183 SELF-EMPLOYED & ENERGY

To coordinate and manage the activities of the following units:

Trade policy (market access, non-tariff barriers, rules of origin, trade defence instruments, economic customs regimes, preferential regimes an analyses…

Service for Foreign Investments

Licences, including trade in diamonds, Kimberley Process

International events

Cell for Looted Art during the Second World War in Belgium

Jean-Marc DELPORTE Valère VANGEEL Rue du Progrès 50 Chairman of the Board of General Counsellor 1210 Brussels General Directors T +32 2 277 51 11 F +32 2 277 50 21 [email protected] www.economie.fgov.be 184 india 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 placed under the direct authority of the Chairman of the jobs 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 Department 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 1000 Brussels Albert WOLFS T +32 2 579 38 66 Head of the Fiscal F +32 2 579 51 12 Department for Foreign [email protected] Investments www.finances.belgium.be FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Belgian Economic Mission 185 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 Jehanne ROCCAS Hendrik VAN DE VELDE Christian DOOMS Annemie LELIE Rue des Petits Carmes 15 Director Asia-Oceania Spokesperson Counsellor South Asia and First Secretary, 1000 Brussels Department Afghanistan desk Economic Issues Department T +32 2 501 80 60 F +32 2 511 66 28 [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be 186 india 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 John HENDRICKX Rue des Petits Carmes 15 Chief of Staff of the Head of Bilateral Relations, Head of Communication Spokesman 1000 Brussels Deputy Prime Minister Trade and Economic T +32 2 501 82 11 Diplomacy Unit [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be FEDERATION WALLONIA-BRUSSELS – Belgian Economic Mission 187 WALLONIA-BRUSSELS CAMPUS

Wallonia-Brussels Campus (WBCampus) is the agency gium, from the choice of courses to the practical aspects in charge of the promotion of higher education of French- of their stay. speaking Belgium abroad. The Agency maintains the www.studyinbelgium.be web- A public agency, operating under the oversight of Wal- site and issues multilingual publications. These publi- lonia-Brussels International (WBI) and the Ministry of the cations provide extensive information about our higher Federation Wallonia-Brussels, Wallonia-Brussels Cam- education system and help students plan their stay in pus is committed to promote French-speaking Belgium’s French-speaking Belgium. higher education programs throughout the world. In cooperation with higher education institutions and Working in close collaboration with higher education supervising administrations, WBCampus plans and par- institutions, Wallonia-Brussels Campus is offering inter- ticipates in a wide range of international events (higher national students all the information they need in order education fairs, thematic visits, institutional meetings). to prepare for a period of study in French-speaking Bel-

Cécile LIEGEOIS Place Sainctelette 2 Manager 1080 Brussels T +32 2 421 82 84 F +32 2 421 84 81 [email protected] www.studyinbelgium.be 188 india FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE (FIT) – GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS

The Flanders Investment & Trade agency promotes The agency identifies, informs, advises and supports sustainable international business, in the interest of both overseas enterprises by establishing production and re- Flanders-based companies and overseas enterprises. search facilities, contact centres, headquarters, logistics operations and the like in Flanders, the northern region Whatever sector you are involved in, Flanders Invest- of Belgium. ment & Trade will help you establish contact with the Flemish companies you are looking for. Do visit our website and discover our worldwide network.

This includes not only products or services you may be sourcing, but also various types of business relationships, from joint ventures to technology transfers.

At another level Flanders Investment & Trade enhances Flan- ders’ position as the gateway to Europe for inward investors.

Gaucheretstraat 90 1030 Brussels Claire TILLEKAERTS John VERZEELE Sabine VINCKE Filippe DE POTTER Tijl VANPRAET T +32 2 504 87 11 CEO Director Inward Investment Area Manager South Asia, Deputy Director Inward Assistant Area Manager F +32 2 504 88 99 Southeast Asia, Oceania Investment [email protected] www.flandersinvestmentandtrade. com GOVERNMENT OF THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION Belgian Economic Mission 189 Cabinet of Minister Céline Fremault Economy - Employment - Research - Commerce - Trade - 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 The Brussels-Capital Region accounts for approximate- (ICT): the ICT sector in Brussels is extremely dy- ly 20% of Belgium’s GDP. At least 85% of the Region’s namic, and the software and multimedia sub-sectors economy consists of service activities. are currently experiencing high growth. Access to top-level human capital and substantial public sup- Aside from being a top business location in general, the port make Brussels a very attractive location for ICT Brussels-Capital Region is home to thriving life sciences and businesses. “information and communication technology” (ICT) sectors. 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 asso- ciations, 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. Laurent HACKEN Stéphanie VRIELYNCK Deputy Chief of Staff Advisor Rue Capitaine Crespelstraat 35 1050 Brussels T +32 2 508 79 11 [email protected] www.fremault.irisnet.be 190 india GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS Cabinet of the Minister-President of the Government of Flanders Flemish Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy

Flanders is the autonomous northern region of Belgium ment of Flanders wants to assume by 2020 a leading with Brussels as its capital. It is the gateway to Europe. position among the best performing European regions.

For many centuries, Flanders has been at the cross- Enhancing the international interaction with emerging as roads of European development, with scientists, paint- well as mature markets is one of the cornerstones of this ers, entrepreneurs and politicians shaping the future of ‘Flanders in Action’ plan. our continent, combining revolutionary techniques with state-of-the-art talent and knowhow. Via its elaborated network abroad of investment and trade promotion offices, and in strong cooperation with Today, in the same spirit of combining innovative know- the federal Belgian authorities, the government of Flan- how with natural talent and craftsmanship, we continue to ders seeks and showcases business opportunities in a shape our region within a modern and dynamic Europe. great variety of sectors.

With the ambitious ‘Flanders in Action’ plan, the govern-

Martelaarsplein 19 Luc DE SERANNO Willem VUYLSTEKE 1000 Brussels Spokesman for the Minister- Counsellor Foreign Affairs T +32 2 552 60 00 President F +32 2 552 60 01 [email protected] www.krispeeters.be GOVERNMENT OF WALLONIA AND GOVERNMENT OF THE Belgian Economic Mission 191 WALLONIA-BRUSSELS FEDERATION Cabinet of the Minister of Economy and Vice-President of the Walloon Government

The Minister of Economy and Vice-President of the belief, special attention will be paid to SME’s and new Walloon Government, Jean-Claude Marcourt, and his technologies, which are also competencies of Minister cabinet are charged with overseeing the economic and Marcourt. social development of Wallonia. Located in the center of Europe, at the converging point To the five clusters of competitiveness created under of major roads, rivers, railways and air routes, Wallonia the Marshall Plan, with the goal of creating a solid eco- benefits from a high quality labor force and ample free nomic and industrial environment (Transport and Logis- spaces for the expansion of new economic activities; all tics, Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering, Agro-Industry, advantages that Minister Marcourt, his team - in close Aeronautics and Space Industry), has been added a collaboration with the Wallonia Foreign Trade and In- sixth one dedicated to the green economy. vestment Agency (AWEX) - will assert when promoting the benefits of Foreign Trade to the Region. Sustainable development is ripe with real opportunities for Wallonia to enhance its economy. In light of this

Gaël LAMBINON Diane MIEVIS Rue Kefer 2 Spokesman Counsellor 5100 Namur T +32 81 23 41 07 F +32 81 23 41 76 [email protected] www.jcmarcourt.be 192 india

SPOW – SCIENCE PARKS OF WALLONIA

SPoW is the network of the six science and technology Through SPoW, the six science parks of Wallonia work parks (STPs) located in Wallonia, the southern part of closely together to promote their “know-how” in the host- Belgium. ing of high-tech companies. They support the process of innovation and the economic development of Wallonia. These parks are home to more than 600 high-tech companies. Spread over 700 ha, the STPs make green- fields, labs and incubators available to Belgian orfor- eign-based companies.

They offer a wide range of services capitalizing on the potential for scientific or technological collaborations with universities and research centers thus allowing the optimal development of innovative companies.

Créalys Atrium Dominique DEMONTE Laurence SLANGEN Rue Camille Hubert 2 Vice-President Commercial Manager 5032 Gembloux T +32 71 91 98 72 [email protected] www.spow.be Belgian Economic Mission 193 VISIT FLANDERS

Visit Flanders is an internal independent Agency of the Flemish Government. It is a knowledge and strategy driven marketing organization that invests in the sustainable development and promotion of Flanders and Brussels as a top tourist destination. Internationally we are active on 13 different markets around the world. The head office is based in Brussels and is supported by a network of 10 offices and 2 representations abroad.

In India, Visit Flanders is represented by Mileage Com- munications Inc., working from offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Peter DE WILDE Gorik KAYAERT General Administrator Manager Future Markets Grasmarkt 61 1000 Brussels T +32 2 504 03 00 [email protected] www.visitflanders.com 194 india WALLONIA FOREIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGENCY (AWEX) - WALLONIA REGION

The Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency Wallonia-based companies, AWEX offers a wide range (AWEX) is the Wallonia Region of Belgium’s govern- of export-oriented services and activities (market sur- mental agency charged with promoting foreign trade veys, organisation of trade missions, trade show pavil- and attracting foreign investment. The agency has a ions, export incentives, etc.). worldwide network of 107 economic and trade repre- sentatives. AWEX has been certified ISO 9001 since As an investment promotion agency, AWEX has an over- 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 avail- many benefits of both Wallonia and its foreign business able in the Region, availability and cost of personnel, community. AWEX assists buyers, decision-makers, im- employment incentives and attractive fiscal measures. porters and foreign prospects by providing information The Agency also offers a pro-active follow-up service to on Wallonia’s export potential. As an export partner for investors already established in Wallonia.

Place Sainctelette 2 Philippe SUINEN Michel KEMPENEERS Isabelle POLLET Joachim GALAND 1080 Brussels CEO Director Asia-Pacific Project Manager Investment Advisor T +32 2 421 82 11 F +32 2 421 87 87 [email protected] www.awex.be Belgian Economic Mission 195 WBI – WALLONIA BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL

Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) is the public body innovation approach in the field of international scien- in charge of international relations of Wallonia and the tific and technological cooperation, the Department sup- French Community of Belgium. The relations with for- ports synergies in the internationalisation of academia, eign partners proceed on a bilateral (ability to sign trea- research institutes and businesses. ties) or multilateral level (representation within international organizations such as the OECD, the Council of The Research & Innovation Department is also coordi- the EU, the Council of Europe and specialized organiza- nating the Research & Innovation Platform, which brings tions of the UNO (ILO, UNIDO, UNESCO, etc.). together all the research and innovation operators of Wallonia and Brussels. The Platform’s objective is to The main objective of the Research & Innovation De- facilitate the further development, implementation and partment of WBI is to actively build networks between monitoring of the international dimension of the regional research and innovation operators of Wallonia, Brus- research policy by the sharing of information and con- sels and other countries and to promote partnerships in sultation between all the partners. The aim is to identify international research projects. By stimulating an open common priorities which could lead to coordinated or joint initiatives towards third countries and within international networks.

Philippe SUINEN Hubert GOFFINET Place Sainctelette 2 CEO Project manager – Research 1080 Bruxelles & Innovation Department T +32 2 421 83 44 F +32 2 421 87 69 [email protected] www.wbi.be 196 india ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATION IN NEW DELHI

For further details concerning Belgian products, services and techniques, please get in touch with the:

Economic and Commercial Representation Economic and Commercial Representation for the Flemish Region for the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region

c/o Embassy of Belgium c/o Embassy of Belgium 50-N Shantipath, Chanakyapuri 50-N Shantipath, Chanakyapuri 110021 New Delhi 110021 New Delhi T +91 11 4242 8100 T +91 11 4242 8200 F +91 11 4242 8110 F +91 11 4242 8210 [email protected] [email protected]

Jos DE CLERCQ Christophe VAN OVERSTRAETEN First Secretary Trade & Investments Trade Commissioner +91 99717 99933 +91 97112 01448 ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATION IN Belgian Economic Mission 197 MUMBAI

For further details concerning Belgian products, services and techniques, please get in touch with the:

Economic and Commercial Representation Economic and Commercial Representation for the Flemish Region and for the Walloon Region the Brussels-Capital Region Wallonia Economic Representation c/o Consulate General Consulate General of Belgium TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Bandra (E) 400051 Mumbai 400051 Mumbai T +91 22 6671 0627/28 T +91 22 2650 1025 [email protected] F +91 22 2652 4442 [email protected] www.wallonia-international.be

Tom VERMEULEN Jean-Guy SCHATTENS Trade and Investment Commissioner Trade & Investment Commissioner +91 98212 17190 +91 98196 75771

FIT-Mumbai @Tom_Bombay 198 india ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATION IN CHENNAI

For further details concerning Belgian products, services and techniques, please get in touch with the:

Economic and Commercial Representation for the Brussels-Capital Region and the Walloon Region

First Coast Bay 18 Sea Cliff Conclave, ECR, Akkarai, 600119 Chennai T +91 44 2453 0196 F +91 44 2453 0296 [email protected] [email protected]

Kathlijn FRUITHOF Trade and Investment Attaché +91 76676 44044 ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATION IN Belgian Economic Mission 199 SOUTH INDIA and KARNATAKA

For further details concerning Belgian products, services and techniques, please get in touch with the:

Economic and Commercial Representation for the Flemish Region (in South India)

Economic and Commercial Representation for the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region (in Karnataka State)

Flanders Investment & Trade Office No. 102, 1st floor, Prestige Poseidon, 139 Residency Road 560 025 Bangalore T +91 80 2222 9921 F +91 80 2222 9920 [email protected]

Jayant NADIGER Economic and Commercial Attaché +91 98450 40697 200 india

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204 india NEW DELHI Taj Palace Hotel

2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave,

110 021, New Delhi

T +91 11 2611 0202

www.tajhotels.com MUMBAI Belgian Economic Mission 205 Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

Apollo Bunder, opposite Gateway of India,

400 001, Mumbai

T +91 22 6665 3366

www.tajhotels.com 206 india CHENNAI ITC Grand Chola Hotel

63, Mount Road, Guindy,

600032, Chennai

T +91 44 2220 0000

www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcgrandchola.aspx Belgian Economic Mission 207 Economic profile of Belgium, the heart of Europe

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ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE

Belgium is a federal Kingdom comprised of three Regions (the ing to estimates of the Economist Intelligence Unit. Flemish Region, the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Despite the recent downturn, Belgium is a high income coun- Region) and three Communities (the Flemish, the French and try, with an estimated GDP per capita of US$ 45,429 in 2012 the German Communities). (Economist Intelligence Unit). Belgium has an estimated population of 10.6 million inhabitants In 2012, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Bel- (2012) and is one of the most densely populated countries in gium was the 13th exporter and 13th importer of goods worldwide Europe. Brussels is the ‘Capital of Europe’: it hosts the head- with a share of 2.4% and 2.3% respectively. quarters of the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. Other major international organi- That same year it was also the 15th exporter and 15th importer of zations, such as NATO, are also located in Brussels. That is services worldwide with a share of 2.2% in both cases. how Brussels ranks as the world’s number two city (after Wash- Since 2007, Belgium has been holding the top position of the ington, D.C.) in terms of the number of accredited journalists, annual KOF Index of Globalization, which measures the eco- and fourth in terms of the number of international meetings and nomic, social and political dimensions of globalization. seminars held. Belgium also boasts an exceptional higher education and train- With a surface of 30,500 km2, Belgium is one of the smallest ing system (number 4 in the world in 2012), with excellent math member states of the European Union. Nevertheless, it is a sig- and science education, top-notch management schools and a nificant player in the world economy. GDP (Gross Domestic Prod- strong propensity for on-the-job training. These elements con- uct) reached €369.9 billion in 2011 and €376.3 billion in 2012. In tribute to an overall high capacity to innovate (11th in the world). line with the world evolution, Belgium’s growth rate was negative Belgium’s goods market is characterized by high levels of com- in 2009 (-2.7%). In 2010, the Belgian economy recovered and a petition and an environment that facilitates new business crea- growth rate of 2.4% was recorded. GDP kept rising in 2011, albeit tion. Business operations are also distinguished by high levels at a slightly slower pace than the year before (+1.8%). Due to the of sophistication and professional management. financial and economic crisis, GDP growth was again negative in 2012 (-0.3%) and probably will remain so in 2013 (-0.4%) accord- Belgian Economic Mission 211 ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE TRADE RELATIONS WITH INDIA

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.

2010 12 months € 6,784.4 million

2011 12 months € 7,991.8 million Belgian exports to India 2012 12 months € 7,941.4 million

2013 6 months € 4,252.3 million

2010 12 months € 3,680.5 million

2011 12 months € 5,363.6 million Belgian imports from India 2012 12 months € 4,226.0 million

2013 6 months € 2,267.3 million 212 india Belgian Economic Mission 213 214 india