Willy Naessens: 830M€ Empire in Construction and Agribusiness
Willy Naessens
Willy is a Belgian contractor who has made his mark mainly in the construction sector, renowned for his expertise in the manufacture of concrete and pool construction. A native of Wortegem-Petegem, he has propelled his company, Groupe Willy Naessens, to impressive heights thanks to an effective vertical integration strategy, and it's paying off with a assets estimated at over €350,000,000 for Willy Naessens.
Key figures:
- Constructionsales: 250 million euros
- Food industry90 million euros in sales
- Total Groupsales: 830 million euros
The group is known for its ability to erect industrial complexes and administrative buildings, as well as designing over a hundred swimming pools annually, without the need for traditional masonry workers thanks to its specialization in precast concrete.
Company structure:
- Naessens BuildIncludes construction and pool activities
- Naessens Concrete: Manages concrete manufacturing plants
- Naessens Food: Manage food processing operations
The passage from Naessens to the lagri-food and meat processing in particular, has consolidated the Group's reputation for diversification. Franky's, a subsidiary specializing in meat distribution and meal preparation, recently entered into a partnership with a family business in the Ostend region, underlining the dynamism of this branch.
Strategic Directions:
- Dirk Deroose: Conduit Willy Naessens Build
- Filip Van HautegemChairman Willy Naessens Concrete
- Veerle Naessens: At the helm of Willy Naessens Food
The Willy Naessens Group continues to expand its reach through the creation of Naessens Investto explore new investment opportunities, under the leadership of Sem Naessens.
Naessens' approach to long-term strategy can be compared to that of a train in continuous motion, illustrating its flexible and dynamic vision of the company, and also reflecting the gradual expansion of its activities outside the sphere of initial construction.
In addition to his professional achievements, Willy Naessens gained notoriety with the public following his participation in the TV show " The Sky Is The Limit "depicting the lives of the wealthy in Belgium, and Willy Naessens with his more than of 345 million euros.
