
Vision, mission & beliefs
Our vision, mission and beliefs are the guiding principles in the way we do business
Vision
At Bekaert we focus on sustainable profitable growth.
We do this all over the world in a responsible and professional way:
- By implementing our worldwide market and technological leadership strategy in the business segments and markets where we are active.
- By working for success together: with our customers, suppliers and other business partners, within our organization, and throughout the divisions and regions.
Mission
We want to
- Safeguard the future of our company through sustainable profitable growth.
- Be recognized as a world leader in our selected business segments, offering our customers – as their preferred supplier – innovative and high quality products and services.
- Maintain our position as an employer of choice for the best talent by providing professional growth opportunities and competitive rewards, thereby reflecting the value we place on global diversity.
Beliefs
We believe that
- We derive our strength as a company from the lasting relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and other business partners, with a clear focus on creating win-win solutions.
- Continuously meeting customer expectations is the foundation of our growth.
- Our people make the difference: the resilience, trust and integrity they demonstrate in their daily work generate the power needed to fulfill our mission.
- Our focus on innovation and our relentless pursuit of operational excellence give us a competitive advantage.
- Sustainability also stems from the way we take full responsibility for the impact of our operations on the environment and society.
better together
Situation
Cut emissions of Nox Nitrogen oxides in diesel engines, which involves injecting a urea-based liquid into the exhaust.
Solution
Bekaert heating cord is a special plastic-coated stainless-steel cable with a specific electrical resistance, reinforcing the injection hose.
Result
Today, Bekaert heating cord is fitted as standard to about a quarter of all the trucks in Europe.