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FLANDERS NORTHERN REGION OF BELGIUM

MULTISECTORAL TRADE MISSION TOTHE UAE

APRIL 18-21, 2016

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BELINTRA 3

BUIJSSE INTERNATIONAL 4

BUVETEX INTERNATIONAL 5

CONTINENTAL FOODS 6

DETOO ARCHITECTS 7

DITRA 8

DUPONT PLEXILINE 9

FAIRY CHOCOLATES 10

FIG 11

GUDRUN COMMERCIAL 12

INNOVA PACKAGING SYSTEMS 13

KEMIN FOOD TECHNOLOGIES 14

KONSENSUS 15

LABORATORIA WOLFS 16

M.C.S. 17

RESIGRASS 18

SOLID ENGINEERING & CONSULTANTS 19

WINDECO 20

VITALIS 21

WOUTERS & HENDRIX 22

COMPANIES

FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE 24

UNIZO INTERNATIONAAL 27

ORGANISERS

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Willebroekkaai 37 B - 1000 Brussels Belgium T +32 2 212 26 49 [email protected] www.unizo.be/internationaal

Annemarie VAN DE WALLE Attachée UNIZO Internationaal

UNIZO, the organization for independent entrepreneurs and SMEs, is a non-profit and interprofessional employers’ organization and social partner. With 125 cooperating professional sectorial organizations and over 85000 members, UNIZO is the largest organization for entrepreneurs in Flanders & Brussels. The main activities of UNIZO are defending the interests of the entrepreneurs, providing information and advice and stimulating networking. They are aimed at five specific categories: start-ups, young companies, growing companies, international active companies and business transfer. UNIZO International is responsible for stimulating international trade of Flemish SMEs and cooperation in an European and international context. UNIZO is a member of UEAPME, the European SME organization.

UNIZO INTERNATIONAAL

mailto:[email protected]

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Dirk VAN STEERTEGHEM Head of Department International Business Development

Evelien STAELENS Area Manager Middle East & North Africa [email protected] T +32 2 504 88 48

FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE BRUSSELS

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Aalbroekstraat 3 B - 9890 Semmerzake T +32 9 389 00 00 www.belintra.be [email protected]

Dirk BREUGELMANS Export Manager

Company description: Belintra is a leading provider of safe and smart internal logistics solutions for healthcare. The key focus areas for Belintra are the logistics flow with regards to medication and care distribution and the sterile chain between CSSD/SPD, storage and OR. For the medication and care distribution it is increasingly important to have the possibility of locking the medication cart and monitoring the access to the carts. Belintra offers various locking options, depending if the cart is equipped with built-in IT or not. For the sterile logistics flow Belintra offers the Sterisystem concept: handling

of Sterisystem instrument baskets in Perfo-Safe® wire baskets or trays,

transporting them with an open Stericart or a closed stainless steel case cart

and storage in the ultra-modular UBeFlex® (shelving and columns). This

concept increases patient safety and reduces costs for the hospital.

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Spinnerslaan 3 B - 9160 Lokeren T +32 9 348 49 73 www.buijsse.be [email protected]

Anthony GEERINCKX Managing Director

Company description: Buijsse International aims to maintain leadership in industrial surface treatment. The new division Buijsse Specials focuses on all offshore activities and on shore rope access coating activities.

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BUIJSSE INTERNATIONAL

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FIT - Belgian Trade Center World Trade Center, 14th floor Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai United Arab Emirates T +971 4 331 22 00 [email protected]

Edouard RENSON Economic & Commercial Attaché

Lieselot VANDEN DRIESSCHE Commercial Deputy

Yoke WAGEMANS Assistant

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Koning Albert II-laan 37 B - 1030 Brussels T +32 2 504 87 11 [email protected] www.flanderstrade.com

Claire Tillekaerts, CEO The Flanders Investment & Trade agency promotes sustainable international business, in the interest of both Flanders-based companies and overseas enterprises. Whatever sector you are involved in, Flanders Investment & Trade will help you establish contact with the Flemish companies you are looking for. This includes not only products or services you may be sourcing, but also various types of business relationships, from joint ventures to technology transfers.

At another level Flanders Investment & Trade enhances Flanders’ position as the gateway to Europe for inward investors. The Agency identifies, informs, advises and supports overseas enterprises by establishing production and research facilities, contact centers, headquarters, logistics operations and the like in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium.

This broad focus on international entrepreneurship, involving outward trade as well as inward investments, requires not only a thorough knowledge of Flemish economy, but also an extensive network outside of Flanders.

We have just that for you. Do visit our website and discover our worldwide

network. With over 70 offices we are bound to be conveniently located near you,

wherever you are.

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Egide Walschaertsstraat 2 B - 2800 Mechelen T +32 15 40 90 60 www.buvetex.be [email protected]

Christoph VANCOILLIE Sales Director

Company description: Buvetex International NV is the specialist in high quality, fire resistant genuine leather, artificial leather, high-value micro leather (laminated) synthetic velvets and fabrics for the automotive and nautical sector (luxury yachts), and for the contract market (hotels, medical, …). Due to our large stocks in warehouses worldwide, Buvetex International NV

offers you ‘just in time’ deliveries, reducing your inventory and increasing your

flexibility.

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http://www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/

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Rijksweg 16 B - 2870 Puurs T +32 3 890 88 84 www.continentalfoods.eu [email protected]

Hugo WITS Export Manager

Company description: Continental Foods is a European food company (formerly part of the Campbell’s Soup Company) with operations in Belgium (headquarters), France, Germany and Scandinavia. Our portfolio consists of long-established, well-loved quality A-brands in cold and warm sauces soups, stocks, bouillons as well as dessert mixes. Many of these fine food quality brands have been part of the local food culture for more than 100 years. Our products are manufactured to the highest possible quality and food safety standards and we comply with the strictest Food Safety requirements (GMP, HACCP, IFS higher level). Our retail and foodservice customers can count on highly relevant category development and exchange of market intelligence and consumer insights.

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Callensstraat 39a B - 2600 Antwerpen T +32 3 218 54 45 www.wouters-hendrix.com [email protected]

Elise TAILLIEU CEO

Company description: In 1984 Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix launched - just graduated from the Antwerp Fashion Academy as goldsmiths - their first collection. In the past 30 years Wouters & Hendrix became one of the most successful and respected Belgian jewelry brands. During the past 30 years, the company grew into an established value in the Benelux, including 2 flagship stores and 60 resellers in the best multi-brand fashion & accessory stores. In addition, Wouters & Hendrix has an interesting position in Japan and the United States. A healthy company with a very interesting growth potential in a rapidly growing market (fashion) jewelry (+ 6% a year). The team consists of 30 people, whose workshop accounts for the majority. The company provides the entire value chain of fashion jewelry, starting from their own designs, prototypes (own studio), manufacturing (where casting and gilding is outsourced), assembling in our own workshop and sales, marketing and press. The team has build a brand upholding the Wouters & Hendrix values: craftsmanship and the quest for creativity. Humor is an endless inspiration in their work resulting in daring and eclectic pieces. For more information, visit www.wouters-hendrix.com

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Torhoutsesteenweg 52 B - 8400 Oostende T +32 59 80 88 04 www.detoo.com [email protected]

Serge LEFEVERE CEO

Company description: DETOO is the largest architectural practice in Belgium within its speciality: construction projects for healthcare ande education. DETOO was founded when two independent and creative firms — Boeckx from Ostend and De Vloed from Heusden/Destelbergen – decided in September 2013 to envision their future together. This collaboration created economies of scale, making DETOO well equipped to make a difference on the international stage. The shared open corporate culture and refreshing view of architecture of Boeckx and De Vloed laid a firm foundation for a fruitful collaboration. As an innovative architectural practice, DETOO aims to turn its irrefutable expertise into successful healthcare construction projects with an international impact. Based on a shared passion for architecture, DETOO combines design with functionality via a creative and innovative thinking and design process.

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http://www.wouters-hendrix.com

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Konijnenboslaan 28 B - 8470 Gistel T +32 59 56 72 20 www.martera.com [email protected]

Els DEPREZ Sales Manager

Company description: We are a family owned company with more than 20 years’ experience in the food supplements industry. We develop and distribute high quality food supplements under our brand name MARTERA. The Martera products are free of preservers, colourings and chemical additives and should be of organic certified origin whenever possible. We started in 1998 with our own liquid multi-vitamin formula VIBRACELL which is successfully sold in nearly all the European countries where we work with national distributors. We also have organic certified super food and plant juices, plus an organic certified Omega 3 rich vegan oil. They are imported in bulk from carefully selected producers who manufacture according to strict European standards. These products are sold under our brand Martera or under the private label of our client.

We would like to expand our sales outside Europe and are looking for

distributors/importers in the United Arab Emirates.

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DITRA

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Lage Kaart 462e B - 2930 Brasschaat T +32 495 57 39 63 www.vitalistuin.be [email protected]

Kristof VAN DEN BOUWHUYSEN Owner

Company description: Corporate Methodology statement VITALIS Vitalis is a Belgian company specialised in: - Landscape design - Projectmanagement - Implementation - Maintenance - Outdoor living shop: furniture, lightning, decoration Core values: - Exclusive: our projects have their own identity, adApted to the client/situation/ assignment - Creative: we always start with a study, find a solution for all users in a concept which is balanced and creative - Reliable: as a landscape team we will satisfy the client by: clear communication, respect for deadlines, solutions wich are realistic technically as well as aesthetically - Sustainable: we are aware of the fact that our projects are outdoor. Sun/rain, dry/wet, water management, environment, circulation, … are factors we have to consider about.

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Xavier De Cocklaan 68.5 B - 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem T +32 475 31 50 57 www.windeco.eu [email protected]

Bruno BALLINCKX Commercial Director - Partner

Company description: Windeco Your Full service partner in windowfashion & sunprotection Windeco has a total offer of custom made window coverings, specifically intended for the contract market. With years of expertise and craftsmanship in customization we guarantee a reliable partnership where service comes first. You will be closely assisted by our professionally trained sales team, for advice on the right choice and optimal results both to light- and heat control. Windeco offers functional and quality solutions for every window situation. • high-quality and thoroughly tested cloth qualities with high shading coefficient for an optimal living and working comfort • reliable and durable systems with simple and fast mounting • optimal light regularization with a minimum loss of outside view • a wide range of technical cloths with fire retardant properties

In addition to functional qualitative solutions, attention is given to the design,

so that the architectural concept of the project building can be followed in an

optimal way.

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TAILOR MADE DECORATION—WINDECO

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‘t Hoge 98 B - 8500 Kortrijk T +32 56 20 32 09 www.plexiline.be / www.dupont.be [email protected]

Dirk DUPONT General Manager

Company description: DUPONT PLEXILINE is a Belgian company specialized in producing and commercialising Plexi(acrylic)materials for the presentation in the food industry.

Counter risers and -displays by Dupont PlexiLine are attractive helpers to

improve the presentation of high quality products.

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Stanislaw Maczekpark 70 B - 9100 Sint-Niklaas T +32 473 81 77 99 www.fairychocolates.be [email protected]

Ann VAN ACKER Managing Director

Company description: Cho'clair® is a heartwarming luxury chocolate praline in the form of the popular Belgian pastry, the eclair. The Cho'clair® was designed by Master Pastry Chef Wim Geerinck and is a real tasty chocolate. Purely technically, you can describe it as a mini-bar made of a fine cream filling inside that is enrobed by chocolate. The flavors of the cream are mainly popular ones. Cho'clair® is made from pure quality raw materials that meet the highest international standards. The creative, almost artistic finishing touch of Cho'clair® adds an extra dimension to special occasions. In its special gift wrapping, it is the ideal attention to give or to receive for a multitude of reasons. It brings color and warmth. It is a familiar product in a surprising look. It suits all ages. The chocolate-innovation Cho'clair® has been launched at the 2015 International Süsswaren Messe in Cologne and has been rewarded by professionals with the second price, Top Innovation Award. The Cho'clair® form has been patented.

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FAIRY CHOCOLATES

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Italiëlei 10 bus 602 B - 2000 Antwerp T +32 3 540 55 40 www.solid-e.be [email protected] [email protected]

Stijn CAELS Christophe THOMAS Johan NIJS CEO CEO Strategic Consultant Company description: Solid Engineering & Consultants is an engineering consultancy company with fields of operation in the oil & gas-industry, energy & renewables, in industrial-, infrastructure- and real-estate construction. We can provide engineering experts in design, execution and maintenance of major industrial projects. Typical consultants are experienced in engineering design, engineering management and engineering support. We talk about functions such as: - Project Managers - Project Engineers - Project Designers - Project Assistance - Project Administration - Project Audit - Project Procurement

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Kapelsesteenweg 493 B - 2180 Ekeren T +32 3 290 35 93 www.resigrass.com [email protected]

Annemie BAEYAERT Managing Director

Company description: ResiGrass designs, produces and distributes premium artificial grass and hedges. Our focus is to provide creative outdoor (or even indoor) flooring for gardens, public parks, schools, sport facilities, business environments and any spot that needs a green touch. Our mission is to develop products that are economical, ecological and esthetical. We take pride in being one of the pioneers in the development of artificial grass for landscaping. All our products are of the highest quality, designed and produced in the EU. Since this year we have expanded our activities to include aluminium garden lounges, nicely decorated with design garden furniture and pottery. The aim is to offer a total concept for a low maintenance and durable garden experience, using premium quality products and creating a cosy and enjoyable garden. We develop special solutions for schools, parks, public roads and roundabouts to create low cost green areas with the aim of avoiding water spills or the use of chemical products such as weed killers or fertilizers. Our company is looking for a partner in the region to distribute and install our products and carry out our mission. More information is available at www.resigrass.com

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Brugstraat 32 B - 1930 Zaventem T +32 479 44 40 59 www.figconcepts.com [email protected]

Sarah DAWOUD CEO

Company description: Fig Concepts is an agency for Belgian Quality Brands. With a passion for fashion, an eye for quality, we try to differ from the ordinary. Fig Concepts acts as agent for Wouters & Hendrix and Lore Van Keer. Both make unique jewelry.

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http://www.resigrass.com

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Industriestraat 18 B - 2500 Lier T +32 3 491 91 91 www.chocolates.be [email protected] Patty CLEMENS Katleen VANKERSCHAVER Business Unit Manager Business Development Manager Company description: Gudrun sells premium Belgian chocolates and truffels. Either under our own

brand Gavarny or under private label.

We can provide you with a very strong, succesful chocolate product, fully

adapted to your wishes and needs (eg. alcohol free).

We offer a solid expertise in developing and producing luxury chocolate

products for major international retailers, OEM's and food service companies.

With our state of the art production site in Lier we offer a wide and

complementary range of flaked truffles, cocoa dusted truffles, pralines and

bolitas.

All the above is incorporated into seasonal and/or year round projects in close

cooperation with YOU to make these your signature lines. Of course the

Gudrun group has IFS and BRC certification and is audited on a regular basis

by its partners. With more than 15 in-house chocolatiers and through regular

cooperation with external specialists, we are truly innovation-oriented and

specialized in tailor-made projects for our partners.

GUDRUN COMMERCIAL

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Sneeuwbeslaan 20 bus 3 B - 2610 Antwerpen T +32 3 829 04 95 www.mcssolutions.com [email protected] [email protected]

Steven LAMBERT Isaac EECKHOUT COO Int. Sales & BD Company description: MCS is a technology firm focused on integrated software solutions in real estate, facility and workplace management for large private or public organizations. Active for more than 25 years in 60+ countries, MCS helps organizations improve real estate performance in terms of total cost, risk reduction, employee satisfaction, brand perception and sustainability. MCS has a strong focus on integration to drive innovation and bring tangible value to its clients. We do this by innovating WITH our customers:

Co-creating solutions that fit the needs on the ground

Leveraging new technologies as key enablers (not as goals in themselves) MCS’ connection to the market through customer proximity and co-innovation, is further reinforced by active participation in a range of industry leading networks, research platforms and professional associations that support facilities practitioners. This enables MCS to proactively align its solutions with new standardization initiatives and market evolutions. By sharing knowledge with these networks, we bring value to our customers and to the industry as a whole.

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Westpoort 50 B - 2070 Zwijndrecht T +32 3 260 08 00 www.wolfs.eu [email protected]

Pieter DE WAELE Jean-Paul THANS General Manager Sales Manager Company description: Since more than 60 years, Laboratoria Wolfs is a leading Belgian family owned

contract manufacturer of oral dosage pharmaceutical drugs and food

supplements.

Our strengths are:

• Quality (fully cGMP approved for manufacturing of tablets and hard gelatin

capsules)

• Flexibility and customizing (formulation + packaging)

• Reliable long term partner

Laboratoria Wolfs obtained a manufacturing site registration certificate of the

UAE Ministry of Health.

Our products already are on some markets in the Middle East.

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LABORATORIA WOLFS

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Rozendaalstraat 101 B - 8900 Ieper T +32 57 22 91 10 www.cabka-ips.com [email protected]

Peter FEYS Area Sales Manager

Company description: IPS is specialised in the development and production of injection moulded

material handling products, such as: plastic pallets, plastic boxes and plastic

containers. With a wide range of standard products IPS can provide a solution

for almost every application: from the lightest export pallet to the highest

standard in hygienic pallets. IPS is also developing custom made solutions in

strong cooperation with the end user. The target industries of IPS are: food,

beverage, retail, agriculture, pharmacy, electronics, automotive, warehousing

and pooling companies.

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INNOVA PACKAGING SYSTEMS

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Toekomstlaan 42 B - 2200 Herentals T +32 14 28 36 60 www.kemin.com [email protected]

Stefaan VAN DYCK President

Company description: Kemin is a global company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa and operates in

60 countries with local manufacturing facilities such as the one in Herentals,

Belgium. The food technologies division provides a line of natural and synthetic

solutions to extend shelf life and assure safety of foods and beverages. Whether

the job involves producing more food, extending the life of its nutrients, or

simply making food safer for those who consume it, Kemin is there helping with

plant extracts, natural and synthetic antioxidants, antimicrobials, and new food

safety solutions.

FORTIUM® plant based extracts and plant derived antioxidants are effective at

protecting a variety of food applications from colour and flavour degradation.

EN-HANCE™ synthetic antioxidants are synergistic blends formulated with time-

tested active ingredients such as BHA, BHT and TBHQ. The BactoCEASE® NV line

of food safety solutions is based upon buffered vinegar technology.

The extensive knowledge of oxidation processes and understanding of food

products on a molecular level have made Kemin a leading choice for comestible

preservation and safety. The synergistic blends are only a portion of our

growing product portfolio.

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Warandestraat 129 bus F2 B - 9810 Nazareth T +32 475 64 58 08 www.konsensuslcd.com/www.oxygen4leadership.com [email protected]

Helena DEMUYNCK Managing Partner

Company description: Oxygen4leadership collaborates with global corporations to create adaptable

and relevant Leadership Development solutions that accelerate talent and

business strategies. We develop Team Leadership Coaching programs, Executive

Coaching programs and Career Advancement Programs for executives in

corporations round the world. We do this by anchoring — not just aligning — to

the organization’s strategy, mission, culture, and purpose. We also put equal

weight on team, personal and organizational development — prompting

progress and momentum at all levels.

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