Who’s behind The Chocolate Box?

WDP provides smart warehouse solutions with the emphasis on developing and leasing logistical and semi-industrial property. As the market leader in warehouse leasing in the Benelux, we operate mainly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, northern France, Germany and Romania. WDP develops built-to-suit warehousing and distribution spaces on its own account at the request of users, taking the highest industry standards into account.

Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from the purchase and processing of cocoa beans, to the production of the finest chocolate. Barry Callebaut supplies the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate through its two global brands, Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®. Worldwide, Barry Callebaut employs 12,000 staff at 60 production sites.

The city of Lokeren is developing an area of 65 hectares as an industrial estate, 45 hectares of which will be industrial land (E17/4). But Lokeren is more than just a place to work. It is a city of 41,000 inhabitants, where you can immerse yourself in the swathes of greenery or visit one of our many companies. The city is very easy to reach by train, car and bicycle.

Alheembouw is distinguished as a construction company, often working on very complex building projects. Whether it’s for the private, industrial or public sector, our enthusiastic teams are ready for every challenge. As a sustainable building partner, we exceed all expectations. This is due partly to the transparent approach we take to our projects. We opt to work in a totally open manner, proud of our clear consultation structure and short lines of communication. No matter how ambitious or complex the building project may be, we’re ready and willing to get to work. Where others stop, we keep on going.

Willy Naessens Industriebouw specialises in building new business premises. Prefabricated concrete is the basic concept behind more than 7,500 completed projects. But the company’s capabilities also include industrial construction using metal structures. Willy Naessens Industriebouw is the first port of call for building plans using prefab concrete or metal construction. The result is always beautiful, sustainable, robust and excellent value.

The SSI Schäfer Group is the world’s leading provider of modular solutions for storage and logistics. The company employs almost 10,000 people at the group head office in Neunkirchen (Germany), as well as at more than ten German and international production locations and some 70 operating subsidiaries worldwide. SSI Schäfer develops and implements innovative, sector-specific answers to the unique challenges facing our clients on six continents. As a result, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of intralogistics.

Miebach Consulting is one of the leading international consultancies, specialising in logistical engineering and supply chain management. The company was founded in 1973 in Frankfurt and has 24 offices worldwide, in Europe, Asia, North and South America. For more than 40 years we have been creating ground-breaking designs, while implementing operational processes and technical logistical solutions. Our aim is to achieve ongoing high-performance added value for our clients.

The DNA of AAVO is reflected by the 4 letters that make up its name: Architect Association for Vision and Operation. Architectural quality is demonstrated by our multidisciplinary approach and in the choice of technical solutions that meet the expectations set by contractors. In doing so, we take account of any proposed budgetary restrictions, timing, energy-efficiency and sustainability. It is these progressive building qualities that ensure AAVO is the benchmark for the design of industrial and logistics buildings.

Istema is a leading engineering bureau specialising in energy management and technical equipment in buildings. We are responsible for the total design of complex technical facilities in which we make every effort to provide sustainable solutions featuring low CO2 emissions and energy neutrality. We also optimise existing systems and advise our clients on technology and energy.

SuReal specialises in providing advice about integrated sustainability for large-scale property projects. SuReal takes an integrated approach for every project, striving to find the optimum balance between economy, ecology and social aspects in all areas of sustainability: comfort, energy, materials, water and the like, with confirmation provided by BREEAM, WELL and EPB certificates. Innovative concepts and visions are underpinned by detailed studies that offer carefully reasoned solutions.