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Vyncke
Vyncke NV is a fourth generation Belgian global family business that originated in Flanders with over 350 employees in Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Malaysia, Spain, and Thailand. The company was founded in 1912 by Louis Vyncke to design and build steam energy plants to burn biomass and waste into thermal energy and electrical power. The energy is delivered as a combination of steam, hot water, thermal oil, hot gas, or electricity, depending on the industrial process. Origin In 1912 Louis Vyncke settled as a blacksmith in Gullegem. He invested in a workshop, but in 1914 he had to serve the army during World War I. In his absence, his wife Flavie was left with 2 children. In 1915, Vyncke's workshop burned down. After the war, Louis Vyncke acquired more skills and earnings as an employee in France. By the 1920s, the flax industry in Flanders was flourishing. There was a rising demand for steam boilers to extract flax fibres with hot water. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Vyncke
Peter Vyncke (born January 12th, 1971) is a Belgian entrepreneur and Co-CEO of Vyncke. Peter manages the family business with his brother Dieter Vyncke. Personal life and education Peter Vyncke, son of Dirk and Daisy Vyncke, is the oldest of 4 siblings. He was born in Kortrijk, and raised in Harelbeke. Vyncke graduated from KU Leuven University in 1994 with a degree in applied economics. Between 1996 and 2000 Vyncke led the Asian branch of the family business in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2020 he moved to Singapore to manage the company in the proximity of its Asian customers. Career In 2002, Peter and Dieter Vyncke took over the family business from their parents and sisters. Subsequent to their hiring, the company expanded internationally. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 required significant flexibility. Awards and membership In 2007, Peter was elected as JCI’s Young Flemisch entrepreneur. He is a member of iGMO. Being a member of the management team of ''Voka'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |