East flanders to Showcase Industry During October 5th Open Company Day
On Sunday, October 5th, 2025, 31 companies across East Flanders will participate in VokaS annual Open Company Day, offering the public a rare glimpse behind the scenes of local businesses. the event provides an unparalleled prospect to witness firsthand the processes involved in creating everyday products and understand the inner workings of diverse industries.
This year’s participation from East Flanders represents a important portion of the 181 companies nationwide opening their doors – both physically and digitally – to the public. The Open Company Day aims to bridge the gap between businesses and the community, fostering greater clarity and appreciation for the region’s economic landscape. Visitors can expect to explore a wide range of sectors, from food and beverage production to logistics and manufacturing.
The participating companies include: Aktrion (Sint-Niklaas), ArcelorMittal Belgium (Gent), Baccarne Design (re-use), Brewery Huyghe (Merelbeke-Melle), Byd Ghent by Inchcape (Sint-Martens-Latem), Castrol (Gent), De Klok (Serskamp), Veterinarians Animaplus (De Pinte), DSV Global Transport and Logistics (Gent), Edison (Lievegem), Engitec (Zottegem), Fuji Oil Europe (Gent), Companion (Buggenhout), Govi (Drongen), Wood de Groote (Lokeren), Ilvo (Merelbeke-Melle), Luminus (Ghent), Murprotec (Gentbrugge), NDV Ultrasonic (Temse), Niko (Sint-Niklaas), Normec ISEC (Melsele-Beveren), Provincial Domain De Ster (Sint-Niklaas), Rubbens Gebroeders (Wichelen), SINT-PAUWELS, Soiltek (Evergem), Splendit (Aalst), Steeno (Geraardsbergen), Stokerij Borrel (Eeklo), Tereos (Aalst), Van Hoecke (Sint-Niklaas), and Veta Kitchens & Interior (Dendermonde).
The event is free and open to all, encouraging individuals and families to discover the innovation and expertise thriving within East Flanders. Further details regarding specific activities and visiting arrangements at each location will be released by the companies themselves in the weeks leading up to October 5th.
