FOUNDERS

Stefaan Heyvaerts

FOUNDATION

1995

LOCATION

Tournai

SECTOR

Water treatment engineering firm 


INTRO

Biotech Engineering is a specialized engineering firm with over thirty years of experience in designing and implementing water treatment facilities for both the public sector and industry.

Under the leadership of founder Stefaan Heyvaerts, the company grew into a benchmark in smart and sustainable water management, driven by a team of around 100 employees. The recent strategic acquisition by The Engineering Group (TEG) marks an important milestone in its growth story and secures the company's long-term continuity within a strong industrial engineering group.

COMPANY PROFILE

Biotech Engineering is renowned for its deep expertise in water treatment and its ability to transform complex water management challenges into efficient, sustainable solutions.

Their services span a wide range, including:

• Design and implementation of water treatment plants for the public sector and industry.

• Engineering focused on purification, reuse, and circular water management in sectors such as food, chemicals, textiles, and waste processing.

• Consultancy and project management for smart water management and circular business strategies.

De combinatie van hun nichekennis in waterbehandeling met de multidisciplinaire engineeringexpertise van DD Engineering en de complementaire diensten van BrixAdvice (logistiek) en IP-Solutions (asset management) biedt klanten een unieke ‘one-stop-shop’ voor de industrie van morgen.

POST-ACQUISITION

Following the acquisition, Biotech Engineering will continue to operate under its own brand name, retaining its identity, autonomy, and quality-driven approach. Existing operations, clients, and ongoing projects remain unchanged.

Founder Stefaan Heyvaerts remains actively involved, working alongside his team to build the next phase of growth. Operational management will be led by Sam Van Hulle, CEO of DD Engineering, who aims to leverage Biotech Engineering's water treatment expertise to advise clients in the food, chemicals, and waste processing sectors on sustainable water management.

Joining The Engineering Group, led by Matthias Floru, opens up new opportunities for the further development of expertise, talent development, and growth in the Benelux.


Stefaan Heyvaerts – Sam van Hulle

Acquisition timeline

FIRST CONVERSATIONS

juni 2025

DEAL CLOSING

januari 2026

COMMUNICATION TO EMPLOYEES

januari 2026