Belgian Composites for a Sustainable Future
Belgium has a rich history in innovation across various industries and actively fosters the culture of research & development. The country invests in cutting-edge technologies and collaborative projects to advance composite materials and manufacturing processes. The Belgian composites sector is particularly known for its contributions to the aerospace industry for aircraft and space applications and has a growing presence in the automotive, transportation & renewable energy markets. It is increasingly focusing on sustainable solutions with the development of composites made from recycled materials, as well as the use of environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
The Embassy of Belgium in France, Agoria Composites, and the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency, invite you to the Belgium on Stage session, moderated by Kevin Poelmans - Business Group Leader Composites at Agoria. HE Jo Indekeu, Ambassador of Belgium to France, will open the event. In this session, Belgian companies and knowledge centres will bring testimonials on current projects and collaborations helping to create a sustainable future. Visit us at JEC2024, Hall 6, Booth R32 - 42 and S32 - 42.
- Official Speech
- Jo INDEKEU, Ambassador of Belgium in France & Monaco, Embassy of Belgium
- Introduction
- Kevin POELMANS, Business Group Leader Agoria Composites, AGORIA
- Representatives Community:
- Jan VERHAEGHE, President Agoria Composites & VP EuCIA; CEO, AGESIA
- Stephane GUALANDRIS, Project Manager, Skywin Wallonie
- Presentations Activities in Belgium on Composites for a Sustainable Future:
- Karolien VANBROEKHOVEN, Research Manager Sustainable Chemistry, VITO
- Lucie SOUVY, Project Manager & Quality System Management Responsible, ISOMATEX S.A.
- Laurent HAZARD, Head of Material Science & Application Center, Syensqo
- André BERTIN, CEO, COEXPAIR
- Axel SEIFERT, CEO, SHARP Composites
- Wim SIX, R&D Project Manager, Deceuninck
- Linde DE VRIESE, Project Leader Circular Economy Composites & Renewable Materials, Sirris
- Key-take aways:
- Martine LECLERCQ, Trade and Investment Counsellor, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)
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