{"id":4247,"date":"2024-07-25T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T05:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=4247"},"modified":"2025-02-13T13:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T12:09:41","slug":"axel-moorkens-alcopa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/axel-moorkens-alcopa\/","title":{"rendered":"Axel Moorkens: The 198-million-euro automotive empire in the midst of diversification"},"content":{"rendered":"

Axel Moorkens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Moorkens family, with deep roots in Belgium, is run by Axel Moorkens<\/strong>son of Leopold Moorkens<\/strong>. Their main business, Alcopa<\/strong><\/em>is vast and diversified, encompassing many different industries. Alcopa<\/strong> started out mainly as a car importer<\/a> in Belgium, a field the family mastered before diversifying their activities. The Moorkens family<\/a> has assets estimated at over 198 million euros. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Axel Moorkens<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sapim<\/strong>a company integrated into their group, specializes in the manufacture of spokes for bicycle wheels. Founded in 1918, it underwent a significant transformation following its acquisition by the Leopold Moorkens<\/strong>. Today, Sapim<\/strong> stands out for its innovations and expansion on international markets such as the United States, Japan and Russia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Company<\/th>Activity<\/th>Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Alcopa<\/td>Automobile imports<\/td>Antwerp, Belgium<\/td><\/tr>
Sapim<\/td>Manufacturing bicycle spokes<\/td>Antwerp, Belgium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Axel Moorkens plays a crucial role as President of Alcopa<\/a><\/strong>supervising and integrating the company's various branches, including Sapim<\/strong> which currently operates seven production units worldwide. The Moorkens family holds a substantial 17% stake in Alcopa, underlining the importance of their involvement in organizational structure and strategic decisions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recently, the Moorkens branch extended its influence by acquiring a 10% stake in the Walloon-listed holding company Whitestone<\/strong>thus consolidating their position in the Belgian financial landscape. This strategic move is aimed at establishing a presence in Flanders as well, fostering potential synergies with other entities and intensifying their presence on the European market. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\n\"Axel Moorkens, heir to a Belgian industrial dynasty, steers Alcopa to new heights with family assets estimated at over 198 million euros. Starting out as an Asian automobile importer, the group has successfully diversified its activities, notably with Sapim, the world leader in bicycle spokes, present in seven countries. The recent acquisition of 10% from the Whitestone holding company bears witness to Axel Moorkens' expansion ambitions. As Chairman of Alcopa and owner of 17% of the group, he embodies the new generation of Belgian industrialists, combining family heritage and strategic vision to conquer international markets, from automotive to high-tech 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