Cordeel Group: Family Construction Empire with 87M€ - Excellence since 1934
Cordeel family
Founded in 1934 by Ghislain Cordeel, the Cordeel company initially made its presence felt through a workshop carpentry in Sint Niklaas. It quickly evolved into a benchmark among independent construction groups the most important of Flanders and later Europe. The family group consolidated its growth with the addition of Dirk and Marc Cordeel to the company in the 1950s, broadening its scope beyond the Belgian borders and creating a fortune of over 87 million euros.
Key information :
- Headquarters location : Temse, Belgium
- Number of employees : Non-specified information
- International subsidiaries : Netherlands (Vlissingen, Zwijndrecht), Germany (Aachen), France (Lille)
- Service areas : Design, Development, Construction, Maintenance
The company, known as in the name of Cordeel Group NV, offers services covering all stages of the construction process, reinforcing its expertise in the construction industry and cementing its reputation as a preferred partner.
Significant chronology:
- 1934 : Company founded as a joinery workshop by Ghislain Cordeel
- 1950s : Transformation into a limited company and accession of Dirk and Marc
- Late twentieth century : International expansion with locations in Europe
- 1999 : First major civil engineering project at the Deurganckdok in Antwerp
From legal complications arose in 2012, resulting from allegations of social fraud that affected the company and its top executives. Despite this, the Family have maintained their innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
The Group's expansion also included the purchase and transformation of the former Oude Boelwerf in Temse, reflecting their commitment to the development and urban innovation. This operation symbolizes their ability to reinvent existing spaces to meet the modern needs of businesses and residents alike.
Despite the challenges, the family has preserved the company as a major player in the construction sector, embodying quality and innovation. family know-how while pursuing their mission to their customers through lasting partnerships and a personalized service approach and the The Cordeel family's assets are estimated at over €88,579,978.
