De Bonte Group https://debontegroup.com/en/ PUSHING CONCRETE FURTHER Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:58:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://debontegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-favicon2-150x150.png De Bonte Group https://debontegroup.com/en/ 32 32 Acquisition by Sateba officially completed https://debontegroup.com/en/acquisition-by-sateba-officially-completed/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=19056 We are pleased to announce that the acquisition of our production departments for classic cement concrete sleepers by French multinational Sateba Group has been definitively completed today. This important milestone follows the earlier announcement of our agreement with Sateba, which includes the Belgian production departments in Laakdal and Baudour, as well as our 2 French production sites of LIB Ferroviaire. This transaction is part of our strategic refocus on our core business and innovative solutions. We are confident that Sateba will continue manufacturing concrete sleepers with the same commitment to quality and expertise that you have come to expect from us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our employees, customers and associates for their continued support and partnership with De Bonte Group. Their satisfaction remains our highest priority, and we stand ready to answer any questions or concerns that may arise. For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via your direct contact or via the general e-mail address info@debontegroup.com. More info? Read the earlier news post here.

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]]> We are pleased to announce that the acquisition of our production departments for classic cement concrete sleepers by French multinational Sateba Group has been definitively completed today. This important milestone follows the earlier announcement of our agreement with Sateba, which includes the Belgian production departments in Laakdal and Baudour, as well as our 2 French production sites of LIB Ferroviaire.

This transaction is part of our strategic refocus on our core business and innovative solutions. We are confident that Sateba will continue manufacturing concrete sleepers with the same commitment to quality and expertise that you have come to expect from us.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our employees, customers and associates for their continued support and partnership with De Bonte Group. Their satisfaction remains our highest priority, and we stand ready to answer any questions or concerns that may arise.

For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via your direct contact or via the general e-mail address info@debontegroup.com.

More info? Read the earlier news post here.

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]]> ‘Connection with Nature’: Discover the Article in GWW ! (only in Dutch) https://debontegroup.com/en/connection-nature-construction-gww/ Wed, 29 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=18921 Read the full article “Connection with Nature” (Original title in Dutch = “Verbondenheid met de natuur”) to learn more about how we are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of construction. This is a great opportunity to gain in-depth insight into our working methods and the impact we are making with B-rain Connect. Click here to read the article (only in Dutch) and discover why we, at De Bonte Group, are proud to be pioneers in the INFRA sector! The article highlights recent projects, our innovative approach, and our commitment to sustainability in the construction sector. Thanks to Philippe Segers for the text and visual materials 🌳

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]]> Read the full article “Connection with Nature” (Original title in Dutch = “Verbondenheid met de natuur”) to learn more about how we are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of construction. This is a great opportunity to gain in-depth insight into our working methods and the impact we are making with B-rain Connect.

Click here to read the article (only in Dutch) and discover why we, at De Bonte Group, are proud to be pioneers in the INFRA sector!

The article highlights recent projects, our innovative approach, and our commitment to sustainability in the construction sector.

Thanks to Philippe Segers for the text and visual materials 🌳

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]]> Sale of dedicated production departments for classic cement concrete sleepers to Sateba https://debontegroup.com/en/news-flash-sale-of-dedicated-production-departments-for-classic-cement-concrete-sleepers-to-sateba/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=18891 We would like to inform our customers & relations about an important development within De Bonte Group. We have recently reached an agreement with the French multinational Sateba Group for the sale of some of our production departments for classic cement concrete sleepers. This transaction includes the Belgian production division at Laakdal, at Baudour and our 2 French production sites of LIB Ferroviaire. This decision is part of our strategy to further focus on our core business and innovative solutions. We are confident that Sateba will continue manufacturing concrete sleepers with the same commitment to quality and expertise you have come to expect from us. ‘This agreement will benefit both our customers and Sateba’ Pascal Blommaert, CEO RAIL De Bonte Group What does this mean for you ? We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and partnership with De Bonte Group. Your satisfaction remains our highest priority, and we are ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via your direct contact or via the general e-mail address info@debontegroup.com. On behalf of the management of […]

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]]> We would like to inform our customers & relations about an important development within De Bonte Group. We have recently reached an agreement with the French multinational Sateba Group for the sale of some of our production departments for classic cement concrete sleepers. This transaction includes the Belgian production division at Laakdal, at Baudour and our 2 French production sites of LIB Ferroviaire.

This decision is part of our strategy to further focus on our core business and innovative solutions. We are confident that Sateba will continue manufacturing concrete sleepers with the same commitment to quality and expertise you have come to expect from us.

‘This agreement will benefit both our customers and Sateba’

Pascal Blommaert, CEO RAIL De Bonte Group

What does this mean for you ?

  • Continuity of service : You can be confident that services and products will remain at a high level, and Sateba is committed to a seamless transition.
  • New opportunities: This change opens up new opportunities for collaboration and innovation, both for you and for us.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and partnership with De Bonte Group. Your satisfaction remains our highest priority, and we are ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via your direct contact or via the general e-mail address info@debontegroup.com.

On behalf of the management of De Bonte Group

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]]> De Bonte Group develops 2 new types of outlets https://debontegroup.com/en/innovative-inlet-outlet-models-utility-channels/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:25:16 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=18797 In our recent project in Balen, completed by Stadsbader, the utilities had to be installed very close to the trenches to be created. An innovative solution was needed, and thus 2 new standard outlet models were created to expand our standard range. 🌐 Innovative Inlet & Outlet Models We are proud to introduce our new outlets, where the wider extending end wall offers more flexibility biedt. This is because the utilities can go into the gap between the wing walls and the extending end wall. The mould was developed to allow us to omit the top end wall for future projects and offer a compact outlet (78cmL x 80cmW x 95cmH). πŸ”„ Multipurpose and Efficiency This means 2 new models in a single stroke, allowing us to respond flexibly to various project requirements. A result of innovation and efficient design. Great work by all involved ! More info about our inlets & outlets : https://debontegroup.com/en/expertises/expertises-water-debonte-group/inlet-and-outlet-elements-standard/

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]]> In our recent project in Balen, completed by Stadsbader, the utilities had to be installed very close to the trenches to be created. An innovative solution was needed, and thus 2 new standard outlet models were created to expand our standard range.

🌐 Innovative Inlet & Outlet Models

We are proud to introduce our new outlets, where the wider extending end wall offers more flexibility biedt. This is because the utilities can go into the gap between the wing walls and the extending end wall. The mould was developed to allow us to omit the top end wall for future projects and offer a compact outlet (78cmL x 80cmW x 95cmH).

πŸ”„ Multipurpose and Efficiency

This means 2 new models in a single stroke, allowing us to respond flexibly to various project requirements. A result of innovation and efficient design. Great work by all involved !

More info about our inlets & outlets : https://debontegroup.com/en/expertises/expertises-water-debonte-group/inlet-and-outlet-elements-standard/

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]]> πŸ†• New era at BPMN – Fusion with De Bonte Group! https://debontegroup.com/en/%f0%9f%86%95-new-era-at-bpmn-fusion-with-de-bonte-group/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=18593 We are pleased to announce to our customers & relations, that the Walloon company BPMN and De Bonte Group are merging to offer you innovative solutions from sanitation to road infrastructure. From January 2024, all your interactions will be via De Bonte Group, simplifying price quotations, orders and communications. Why this merger?βœ”οΈ A single point of contact for greater clarity.βœ”οΈ Combining our strengths at 3 sites for an optimum offering.βœ”οΈ Centralised communication for greater efficiency. What are the benefits for you?βž• No impact on your current services.βž• Dedicated support via our experts in Namur (Floriffoux site). Stay tuned to www.debontegroup.com for the latest updates.

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]]> We are pleased to announce to our customers & relations, that the Walloon company BPMN and De Bonte Group are merging to offer you innovative solutions from sanitation to road infrastructure.

From January 2024, all your interactions will be via De Bonte Group, simplifying price quotations, orders and communications.

Why this merger?
βœ”οΈ A single point of contact for greater clarity.
βœ”οΈ Combining our strengths at 3 sites for an optimum offering.
βœ”οΈ Centralised communication for greater efficiency.

What are the benefits for you?
βž• No impact on your current services.
βž• Dedicated support via our experts in Namur (Floriffoux site).

Stay tuned to www.debontegroup.com for the latest updates.

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]]> Regional Urban Stormwater Regulation https://debontegroup.com/en/regional-urban-stormwater-regulation/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=17446 Since 2/10/2023, the permit landscape has changed dramatically: the new GSVH (Regional Urban Stormwater Regulation – original in Dutch β€˜Gewestelijke Stedenbouwkundige Verordening Hemelwater’) has come into force. Unlike its predecessor, the new regulation also applies to the public domain.  This has a very big impact on designers’ challenges, which were already substantial. In the Flemish public space, plagued by lack of space, it is often quite a task (and sometimes at first sight impossible) to meet the imposed requirements on retention and infiltration. But don’t worry: let our expertise and disruptive solutions inspire you to make your public space future-proof (and GSVH-compliant). We provide (together with our partner experts in the B-Rain Connect network) smart, integral and combined solutions. We aim at collective optimisation of rainwater (collection and re-use), landscaping green areas and smart storage of utilities as much as possible. Discover our innovation B-Rain Connect

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Since 2/10/2023, the permit landscape has changed dramatically: the new GSVH (Regional Urban Stormwater Regulation – original in Dutch β€˜Gewestelijke Stedenbouwkundige Verordening Hemelwater’) has come into force.

Unlike its predecessor, the new regulation also applies to the public domain. 

This has a very big impact on designers’ challenges, which were already substantial.

In the Flemish public space, plagued by lack of space, it is often quite a task (and sometimes at first sight impossible) to meet the imposed requirements on retention and infiltration.

But don’t worry: let our expertise and disruptive solutions inspire you to make your public space future-proof (and GSVH-compliant).

We provide (together with our partner experts in the B-Rain Connect network) smart, integral and combined solutions.

We aim at collective optimisation of rainwater (collection and re-use), landscaping green areas and smart storage of utilities as much as possible.

Discover our innovation B-Rain Connect

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]]> BPMN & De Bonte Group https://debontegroup.com/en/bpmn-de-bonte-group/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=17265 After barely 6 years of working closely with the company BPMN, DE BONTE GROUP has undergone a thorough reform aimed at sustainability at our FLORIFFOUX site. Thanks to the integration of BPMN, our production process has been improved, for example : the disappearance of noise vibrations from the past and the introduction of intelligent moulds. With a new building permit for 2022, valid for the next 20 years, DE BONTE GROUP in Floriffoux looks to the future with enthusiasm. We are determined to meet this exciting sustainable challenge and place BPMN technology at the heart of all our activities. Join us to share this innovative vision and be part of the sustainable transformation of our group and site. https://www.betonbpmn.com/

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]]> After barely 6 years of working closely with the company BPMN, DE BONTE GROUP has undergone a thorough reform aimed at sustainability at our FLORIFFOUX site.

Thanks to the integration of BPMN, our production process has been improved, for example : the disappearance of noise vibrations from the past and the introduction of intelligent moulds.

With a new building permit for 2022, valid for the next 20 years, DE BONTE GROUP in Floriffoux looks to the future with enthusiasm.

We are determined to meet this exciting sustainable challenge and place BPMN technology at the heart of all our activities.

Join us to share this innovative vision and be part of the sustainable transformation of our group and site.

https://www.betonbpmn.com/

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]]> The 1st sulphur concrete drainage channel with 300mm diameter has been BORN! https://debontegroup.com/en/the-1st-sulphur-concrete-drainage-channel-with-300mm-diameter-has-been-born/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=16630 πŸŽ‰ Great news! The 1st sulphur concrete drainage channel with 300mm diameter has been BORN!🌟 πŸ‘Ά A big baby of 3m long! πŸ” But that’s not all: the crown pressure test was FULFILLING! Just like the DN250mm tube, it too immediately achieved strength class 240! πŸ’ͺ 🎯 An important milestone for our THIOTUBE drainage system and the expansion of our range! This opens doors for a more low-carbon sewer infrastructure! 🌍 Let’s work together to build a more sustainable future! 🀝🌱 Congratulations to colleague Joeri Hamal, support and companion during pregnancy and delivery πŸ˜‰ Find out more about our revolutionary sulphur concrete, named THIOCRETE, on our website www.debontegroup.com/innovaties/thiocrete

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]]> πŸŽ‰ Great news! The 1st sulphur concrete drainage channel with 300mm diameter has been BORN!🌟

πŸ‘Ά A big baby of 3m long!

πŸ” But that’s not all: the crown pressure test was FULFILLING! Just like the DN250mm tube, it too immediately achieved strength class 240! πŸ’ͺ

🎯 An important milestone for our THIOTUBE drainage system and the expansion of our range! This opens doors for a more low-carbon sewer infrastructure! 🌍

Let’s work together to build a more sustainable future! 🀝🌱

Congratulations to colleague Joeri Hamal, support and companion during pregnancy and delivery πŸ˜‰

Find out more about our revolutionary sulphur concrete, named THIOCRETE, on our website www.debontegroup.com/innovaties/thiocrete

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]]> Sound-absorbing REBLOC panels installed during works on the Oosterweel connection https://debontegroup.com/en/sound-absorbing-rebloc-panels-installed-during-works-on-the-oosterweel-connection/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:00:32 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=16747 Read here the Dutch article in the magazine Grond Weg Waterbouw (GWW): ” Geluidsabsorberende REBLOC-panelen ingeschakeld tijdens werken Oosterweelverbinding”. More news?Β  Follow us on LinkedIn

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]]> Read here the Dutch article in the magazine Grond Weg Waterbouw (GWW): ” Geluidsabsorberende REBLOC-panelen ingeschakeld tijdens werken Oosterweelverbinding”.

More news?Β  Follow us on LinkedIn

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]]> Railway travel to the future with 100% circular sleepers https://debontegroup.com/en/railway-travel-to-the-future-with-100-circular-sleepers/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:00:17 +0000 https://debontegroup.com/?p=13775 A scoop at Jemappes railway station (Hainaut, Belgium)! Because that is where Infrabel placed the first 12.000 of our innovative THIOTRACK sleepers in the railtracks. In total, some 200.000 will be laid throughout the entire country. What makes these sleepers made of sulphur concrete so sustainable and climate-friendly?

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]]> A scoop at Jemappes railway station (Hainaut, Belgium)! Because that is where Infrabel placed the first 12.000 of our innovative THIOTRACK sleepers in the railtracks. In total, some 200.000 will be laid throughout the entire country. What makes these sleepers made of sulphur concrete so sustainable and climate-friendly? Denis Coppieters (CEO THIOTRACK at De Bonte Group) and Emmanuel Heylen (Engineer at Infrabel) explains this in our video:

 

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