Upcoming Trade Shows Brussels, Belgium for Automobile - Automotive Industry

The Belgian automotive industry is successfully navigating its challenge through partnerships and collaborations that promote innovation and cross international borders. The Flanders region alongside Brussels thanks to its sophisticated DRIVE innovation network has managed to create a thriving landscape for auto manufacturers and assembly plants to flourish. Part of the esteemed American PACCAR Group, DAF Trucks has steadily built an industry-leading reputation. With a vast network spanning four production facilities and 1,100 independent dealer locations worldwide, DAF Trucks is a force to be reckoned with. One of its main plants proudly resides in Westerlo, Flanders, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016. Fast forward to 2019, and the Dutch truck manufacturer was gearing up for the future with a remarkable EUR 200 million investment in its Westerlo axle and cab factory. CEO Harry Wolters expressed his confidence, stating, ""With our continuous investments, DAF Trucks demonstrates its confidence in the future of its activities in Flanders."" It's investments like these that solidify Brussels' role as a driving force in Flanders' automotive industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. Flanders has two major strengths going in its favor. First, is the presence of an excellent network of associations and organisations that have chosen Belgium and Flanders as their home base. We are talking about European and international automotive federations of the highest calibre - ACEA, EAIVT, EATS, CLEPA, EARPA, EUCAR, EGVI, FIGIEFA, EUROBAT, JAMA, ETRMA and ETRTO. With such an impressive wealth of connections to lean on, the region has managed to boost the country’s prowess overall. The second strength lies in Flanders Make – a research center par excellance! Flanders Make does the heavy lifting when it comes to manufacturing processes. Companies receive the necessary support and expertise to fine tune and level up their products and production processes.