Strong growth of the Waterstof Industrie Cluster (WIC) continues: 20 new members!
The strong growth of the Hydrogen Industry Cluster continues. We were pleased to welcome over 20 new members again in the past six months.
The fact that hydrogen is an indispensable part of the energy transition is becoming a reality for more and more companies. We are happy to help them on their way to see what hydrogen can do for them.
We are happy to introduce you to our new members:
De Lijn, the Flemish transport company that is evaluating the use of hydrogen technology for the greening of its fleet in addition to battery-electric solutions.
DAF, the manufacturer of trucks, who want to make road transport more sustainable with their new technological solutions and are also investigating the possibilities of hydrogen for this purpose.
Brussels Airport, which is also investigating hydrogen solutions for their logistics operations at Zaventem airport, for example in the Stargate project within the European Greenports call.
Universiteit Gent, which is developing expertise on hydrogen in different research areas, from materials to geopolitics, which they bundle in their 'Hydrogen Platform'.
Bekaert, which provides technological solutions, based on beams, for various applications. Regarding hydrogen, they supply porous transport layers for PEM electrolysis and combustion boilers.
Sodeco Valves, which supplies industrial valves and valves for numerous sectors, including chemical, petrochemical and utility applications
Smulders, an international steel construction company active in both industrial and offshore wind and oil & gas sectors
Sibelga, the Brussels electricity and natural gas distribution system operator that is exploring the role of hydrogen in greening their gas grid
TÜV Austria Belgium, providing industrial quality related services such as testing, inspection and certification.
Messer Benelux, producer and supplier of gases, developing know-how and innovative solutions for their application in various sectors.
LRQA, providing services around certification, inspection and training in various sectors such as industry, marine & offshore, transport & logistics.
Callens, a company specialized in heat and air technologies that, among other things, has developed a hydrogen-powered steam boiler
Weidmüller, which supplies all kinds of products and services related to electronics, electrical connectivity and automation.
Iulius, which focuses on the development of large-scale green energy projects with photovoltaic installations and aims to convert that energy into green hydrogen.
MRC Global, which supplies shut-off valves and associated control packages for various applications and markets, with increasing focus on hydrogen and CCUS projects.
ATS or "Antwerp Terminal Services”, a subsidiary of PSA Antwerp and MPET that operates a number of large-scale container terminals in the Port of Antwerp. Hydrogen will play an important role in greening their logistics operations.
Strabag, which delivers innovative and complex construction projects in all kinds of sectors such as industrial, office and residential construction.
BIP Elneo, supplies components for pipeline networks such as tubing valves or pressure gauges and have been active in the hydrogen sector for many years where they work with different partners for various applications.
VK Architects & Engineers, which designs and monitors building projects with a focus on sustainability, health and well-being.
AWE, one of the leading European carpet manufacturers, who are looking for alternatives to natural gas as an energy source for drying their carpets.
Eiffage Energy Systèmes, which realizes very diverse building projects, energy systems and larger infrastructure works.
An overview of all members can be found here