Flanders Metals Valley (FMV) is a bottom-up initiative launched by companies and institutions active in the metallurgical sector in Flanders. The organisation consists of a vast mix of people in the practice of the metals industry combined with universities and knowledge centres who, while being at the core of ground-breaking research for the future, also want to be relevant to the industry’s challenges of today.
Flanders Metals Valley brings all of these voices together within 1 organisation where ideas are shared and new initiatives are launched within 3 core working groups: Innovation, Communication and Education.
The main focus of Flanders Metals Valley lies on creating a climate-neutral circular metals industry in Flanders, innovative and future-oriented, recognised as an essential, competitive pillar of the Flemish industry.
A climate-neutral circular metals industry is not an idea from a distant future! It is already in the making here in Flanders where uniquely, on a relatively limited area, all players from this circular chain are very closely packed together. This ranging from metal producing companies to metal processing companies, the manufacturers of products and the companies active in collecting, recycling and remanufacturing scrap who make sure these metals are once again used and are kept in the circle.
If you are a part of this circular chain or you want to be, get in touch with us. Circularity has no borders, therefore Flanders Metals Valley is open for companies and institutions inside and outside of Flanders, as long as they are acting with the same or complimentary goals. Enjoy your visit to our website!
Latest news & insights
Prof. Inge Bellemans receives ERC Starting Grant
Excellent news from the academic world in Flanders Metals Valley! It was officially announced that Prof. Inge Bellemans, working on high temperature metallurgical processes at Ghent University received a prestigious ERC Starting…
FMV Member news: “Campine well positioned to tackle new Chinese
On August 15th, China announced to impose export restrictions on a range of antimony substances, including antimony ore, metal, and oxides. As one of the worlds largest consumers of antimony, Campine does not…
FMV Seminar: Energy Management
During the past Seminar on Energy Management, our Flanders Metals Valley members were treated to an inspirational line-up of speakers, in an awe-striking environment. First off, was mr. Bert Gysen, the Unit Manager…
Job Shadowing for PhD candidates & postdocs 2024
The 2023 pilot edition of Job Shadowing was a success. So, VLIR (Vlaamse Universitaire Raad) are happy to organise yet another run for the purposes of career orientation on the part of…
STEM goes me(n)tal
For the past months, Umicore and Aperam, both valued members of the FMV-community, have worked together with Thomas More Hogeschool and Hogeschool PXL respectively on organizing holiday camps and Wednesday afternoon sessions…
Flanders Metals Day at Lybover
Last week, the Flanders Metals Valley network was invited to one of our proud member, for a wonderful site visit. Lybover, located in Waregem, treated us on a glimpse into their history,…