Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB), founded in 1880, is a European based company, headquartered in Belgium. In 2006, Bekaert reached a combined sales level of €3.2 billion in 120 countries and employed over 18,500 people. Bekaert seeks sustainable profitable growth based on its two core competences: advanced metal transformation and advanced materials and coatings. Bekaert has a worldwide leading position in the development, production and sales of steel wire products, steel cord products and advanced materials and coatings. Bekaert is pursuing this leadership position through an increased global presence, operational excellence in its production platforms, continuous process and product innovation and business and technological partnerships.
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