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Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, developing innovative materials and services for markets such as new mobility, sustainable construction, and energ...

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Established industrial materials leader with global diversification, but facing cyclical demand pressures requiring operational...

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Industry Industrial Goods & Machinery - Steel Wire Transformation & Coatings
3 named competitors
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N.V. Bekaert S.A. Overview

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Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, developing innovative materials and services for markets such as new mobility, sustainable construction, and energy transition. With a current market cap of $2.54B and 20,800+ employees globally, the company serves diverse industries including automotive, construction, energy, and agriculture.

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The company operates through four segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. Bekaert is known for its advanced rubber reinforcement solutions and Dramix steel fibers, which are used in concrete reinforcement. For 2025, the company has guided for slightly reduced revenues compared to €4.0 billion achieved in 2024 and an underlying EBIT margin of 8.0-8.5%.

Competitive Landscape

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Main competitors include AkzoNobel and other industrial materials/coating companies. Bekaert maintains leadership through technological expertise, global manufacturing footprint, and integrated product portfolio spanning reinforcement, coatings, and specialty ropes.

Industry Context

N.V. Bekaert S.A. operates in Industrial Goods & Machinery - Steel Wire Transformation & Coatings.

Key facts

Founded: 1880 · Headquarters: Zwevegem, Belgium · Employees: 20,800 · Revenue: $4.18B · Market cap: $2.54B

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  • Recent acquisition of Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand) completed on January 28, 2026
  • In 2025, the company completed the divestiture of its Steel Wire Solutions businesses in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Venezuela
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Acquisition of Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand)
  • 2025Divested Steel Wire Solutions businesses in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Venezuela
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Coatings & Industrial ChemicalsPaint, coatings, specialty chemicals→Steel Cable & Wire ProductsIndustrial ropes and cables (owned segment of Bekaert)→Synthetic Fibers & ReinforcementConcrete reinforcement and wire products→

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Frequently asked questions

What does N.V. Bekaert S.A. do?+
Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, developing innovative materials and services for markets such as new mobility, sustainable construction, and energ...
What is N.V. Bekaert S.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
N.V. Bekaert S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are N.V. Bekaert S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Coatings & Industrial Chemicals, Steel Cable & Wire Products, Synthetic Fibers & Reinforcement. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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