Moving Forward

Ambitious companies that want to grow sustainably, expand and be a global player need to have a sound strategy, the right advice and tailored financing solutions. On this page, experienced entrepreneurs talk about how they developed their businesses, the ways they deal with current challenges and how they see the future.

Get inspired by these entrepreneurs

Check out the testimonials below from different entrepreneurs who explain how KBC Commercial Banking helped them grow in different ways, ranging from international expansion and more sustainable business practices to optimisation of their working capital and tailored long-term financing.
We’ll be adding further testimonials in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back regularly!

SnowWorld: ‘We are ambitious, in terms of both growth and sustainability’

SnowWorld: ‘We are ambitious, in terms of both growth and sustainability’

Ahlers targets new growth market in Southeast Asia in partnership with KBC

Ahlers targets new growth market in Southeast Asia in partnership with KBC

Umbrosa: ‘We want to double our turnover within four years.’

Umbrosa: ‘We want to double our turnover within four years.’

Vincent Sheppard: ‘Over the past five years, we have grown by an average of 12 per cent a year, thanks to new collections and expansion into new markets.’

Vincent Sheppard: ‘Over the past five years, we have grown by an average of 12 per cent a year, thanks to new collections and expansion into new markets.’

Sustainability is a good thing, including for your business

Sustainability is a good thing, including for your business

With thoughtful loans, KBC Commercial Banking encourages companies to make tmore sustainable investments

With thoughtful loans, KBC Commercial Banking encourages companies to make tmore sustainable investments

ecoWise: "Tomorrow’s successful companies will be those that put sustainability at the heart of their strategy."

ecoWise: "Tomorrow’s successful companies will be those that put sustainability at the heart of their strategy."

Soluz.io: “Investing in e-invoicing expected to return tenfold.”

Soluz.io: “Investing in e-invoicing expected to return tenfold.”

DEME Group: 'Flemish innovation has been instrumental in DEME Group's success'

DEME Group: 'Flemish innovation has been instrumental in DEME Group's success'

Ethnicraft: ‘Solid wood requires knowledge and craftsmanship’

Ethnicraft: ‘Solid wood requires knowledge and craftsmanship’

Katoen Natie: ‘Sustainability is a matter of common sense’

Katoen Natie: ‘Sustainability is a matter of common sense’

Lotus Bakeries: 'In the food sector, you have to be patient.'

Lotus Bakeries: 'In the food sector, you have to be patient.'

Vandewiele: 'Even electric cars contain parts supplied by us.'

Vandewiele: 'Even electric cars contain parts supplied by us.'

EnergyVision: Our company has been all about people since its inception, with a focus on ESG

EnergyVision: Our company has been all about people since its inception, with a focus on ESG

EnergyVision combines sustainability and social commitment

EnergyVision combines sustainability and social commitment

Bright Energy: A battery is not enough, you also need to manage energy smartly

Bright Energy: A battery is not enough, you also need to manage energy smartly
At KBC Commercial Banking, we’re fully committed to providing personal and relevant advice to all our business customers. Our relationship managers are supported by a team of experts and form a genuine partnership with our customers, who can always rely on them for their availability, expertise and proactive approach. We support the international growth of customers from our home markets through our international branch network, and we also guide them as they transition towards a sustainable economy and society.

Wim Eraly - Senior General Manager KBC Commercial Banking

Moving forward: together with your relationship manager

Do you also have plans to grow your business and would like some expert advice? Your KBC relationship manager works alongside a team of experts to make your plans a success. Feel free to make an appointment with us.

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