{"id":624,"date":"2024-05-10T14:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T12:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=624"},"modified":"2025-02-13T12:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:16:47","slug":"philippe-dheygere-lapauw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/philippe-dheygere-lapauw\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippe D'Heygere: Industrial laundry leader with \u20ac39.9 million in assets"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philippe D'Heygere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Philippe D'Heygere, formerly <strong>at the helm of Stow<\/strong>a renowned manufacturer of <strong>industrial storage systems<\/strong>managed the company for 13 years before selling it in 2001 to the Swiss firm <strong>Kardex<\/strong>. After a discreet interlude during which he worked in the <strong>investment and<a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/category\/immobilier\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"23\"> real estate<\/a>, <\/strong>he made a comeback by acquiring the group <strong>Lapauw<\/strong>based in Kortrijk, Belgium, specializes in the production of<strong>industrial washing machines and Philippe D'Heygere<\/strong> <strong>has assets estimated at over 39 million euros.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f808bd2b998&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f808bd2b998\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/distribution-warehouse-building-interior-large-storage-area-with-goods-shelf-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Stow, storage industry managed by Philippe D&#039;Heygere\" class=\"wp-image-2846\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/distribution-warehouse-building-interior-large-storage-area-with-goods-shelf-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/distribution-warehouse-building-interior-large-storage-area-with-goods-shelf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/distribution-warehouse-building-interior-large-storage-area-with-goods-shelf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/distribution-warehouse-building-interior-large-storage-area-with-goods-shelf-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lapauw Group, led by Philippe D'Heygere as CEO, has distinguished itself by its expansion into new geographical markets. Indeed, back in 2011, the group made a significant sale of 60 machines to a major Saudi company, marking the largest order in the company's history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a tumultuous career <strong>related to the sale of Stow, <\/strong>including high-profile investors such as Christian Dumolin and misunderstandings leading to litigation, D'Heygere has maneuvered his way to new horizons. He is renowned for his ability to forge links, particularly<strong> in West Flanders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f808bd2bd1b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f808bd2bd1b\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lapauwlogo.png\" alt=\"Company logo Lapauw manage Philippe D&#039;Heygere\" class=\"wp-image-2853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/lapauwlogo.png 640w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/lapauwlogo-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Under the aegis of D'Heygere, Lapauw has continued to innovate, strengthening its position as a producer of front-line equipment for industrial laundries. The company asserted itself not only within Belgium, but also on the international scene with branches such as<strong>e Lapauw France and Lapauw USA, <\/strong>underlining D'Heygere's interest in global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An assertive public figure, Philippe D'Heygere has also demonstrated his support for the Belgian monarchy, stressing the importance of a stable, apolitical figure, in contrast to the changing tendencies of governments. His relationship with former King Albert and King Philippe, whom he met while taking part in economic missions and international forums, testifies to his involvement in the dialogue between Belgium and the rest of the world.<strong> commercial and state spheres and with a fortune of \u20ac39,870,279.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f808bd2bf9a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f808bd2bf9a\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"615\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lapauw-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Mchien produced by Lapauw par Philippe D&#039;Heygere\" class=\"wp-image-2856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/lapauw-machine.jpg 890w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/lapauw-machine-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/05\/lapauw-machine-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lapauw and its current management envisage a future focused on the laundry sector, with continued expansion and a commitment to innovation. No joint statement was made concerning new strategic initiatives or partnerships, such as with<strong>c Altec Laundry Equipment<\/strong>But the company's interest in development seems undeniable.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in the world of Philippe D'Heygere, an industry icon with a fortune of 39.9 million euros. 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