Sweco Belgium
Sweco welcomes Stendess and confirms ambitions in sustainable steel engineering
Sweco has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Stendess, an engineering consultancy specialising in complex steel structures. The agreement brings together Sweco’s multidisciplinary expertise and Stendess’ technical know-how to deliver smart steel construction solutions for the construction sector. Following the asset deal with Technocon, Sweco is further strengthening its ambitions in sustainable steel engineering.
Steel is a key material, enabling us to deliver projects with exceptional precision and flexibility, always with a focus on reuse and sustainability. This allows us to respond more quickly to complex construction challenges. By combining our expertise, we provide tailored solutions from design through to delivery, fully aligned with our clients’ specific needs.
From left to right: Vicky De Bollen (CFO Sweco Belgium), Jurn De Vleeschauwer (Director of Stendess), Erwin Malcorps (BA President Sweco Belgium), Bart Van De Sijpe (Division Director Infrastructure Sweco Belgium). Photo: © Faye Pynaert.
Steel can be recycled without any loss of quality, making it a perfect fit for Sweco’s vision of creating sustainable, future-ready cities and communities. We also want to accelerate innovation in circular and modular steel construction techniques, delivering buildings that meet the most stringent environmental standards. Stendess’ in-depth expertise in steel structures will further strengthen our integrated service offering for the infrastructure, commercial, industrial and logistics projects of the future.
Erwin Malcorps, Business Area President of Sweco bv
Joining the Sweco family gives us every opportunity to grow. Our combined strengths open the door to new markets and multidisciplinary projects that require a combination of architectural flexibility, innovative solutions and sustainable techniques. Our mission remains unchanged: to design complex steel structures with unparalleled quality and efficiency.
Jurn De Vleeschauwer, Director of Stendess
Founded in 1991 by Johan Decloedt, Stendess has grown into one of the leading engineering consultancies specialising in steel construction. Since 2002, the company, which is headquartered in Lievegem, has been led by Jurn De Vleeschauwer. Its team of 15 senior experts designs and oversees the delivery of civil engineering structures, including bridges, locks and offshore wind farms, as well as industrial buildings and infrastructure. Stendess delivers steel construction projects in Belgium and supports clients with projects in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, in the Middle East and in Asia.
Left photo: Theunis Bridge © ZJA – right photo: Pont Beatus Rhenanus © Strasbourg Eurometropole Philippe Stirnweiss
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