What LIXON does

LIXON S.A. is a Belgian general construction company founded in 1895 and headquartered in Marchienne-au-Pont (Charleroi). It operates as a privately-held, family-owned S.A. with 100% family shareholding, currently led by third-generation CEO Virginie Dufrasne. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of construction services organized into six categories — new build (Neuf), renovation (Rénovation), heritage restoration (Restauration), civil engineering (Génie civil), exceptional villas, and partnerships (Partenariat, encompassing design-build, PPP, DBFM and bouwteam structures) — across Wallonia and Brussels. Alongside its contracting business, LIXON operates an in-house real estate promotion division (LIXON Promotion) that develops and sells residential apartments and villas, certified PEB A/A+.

The technical toolkit includes Building Information Modeling (BIM), modular 2D/3D construction, bio-sourced materials, and specialized cleanroom construction for hospital and pharmaceutical environments. The company holds the maximum Class 8 agréation (n° 77) for both building and civil engineering works, qualifying it to execute the largest public procurement contracts in Belgium. It maintains ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications, all valid through August 2027, and conducts an annual Safety Day with partner CEPS.

The business model is project-based contracting: revenue is generated through public tenders and direct private engagements, with pricing set per project on a custom, quote-based basis (rates on the website are indicative only). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct client relationships and tender participation. Customers span municipal and provincial governments, transit operators (TEC), utilities (Sibelga, Igretec), education and healthcare institutions (Centre Universitaire Zénobe Gramme, AIGT Chimay), technology and industry clients (IATA, Sonaca-related), and real estate developers (Sambrelease). With roughly 200+ employees, three regional offices (Charleroi, Mons, Liège) and 45 active construction sites operating simultaneously, LIXON combines a heritage general contractor with a regulated private developer in the Belgian market.

Name

LIXON

Legal name

LIXON S.A.

Website

https://lixon.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LIXON S.A. is a Belgian family-owned general construction company (Class 8 certified) founded in 1895, operating across Wallonia and Brussels. It delivers new build, renovation, heritage restoration, civil engineering, luxury villa, and partnership projects for public and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• General construction contracting
• Heritage restoration services
• Civil engineering works
• Real estate development
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleroi

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General contracting services for building construction, renovation, restoration, civil engineering, and exceptional villas. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts in both public procurement and private markets. The company also develops its own real estate promotion projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LIXON is a Belgian Class 8 general construction contractor offering new build, renovation, heritage restoration, civil engineering, luxury villa construction, and design-build / PPP partnership projects across Wallonia and Brussels. The company also operates LIXON Promotion, an in-house real estate development arm that builds and sells residential apartments and villas directly to individual buyers. Services are delivered through a single point of contact covering conception, permitting, financing, construction, and maintenance.

Product overview

LIXON is a general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) based in Wallonia and Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1895. It operates as a family-owned enterprise offering a comprehensive suite of construction services organized into two main divisions: construction (Construction) and real estate development (Promotion immobilière). The Construction division encompasses six service categories: construction neuve (new build), rénovation (renovation), restauration (heritage restoration), génie civil (civil engineering), villas d'exception (luxury villas), and partenariats (design & build, PPP, and public-private projects). LIXON also develops its own real estate projects through its Promotion cell, offering apartments and residential units for sale and rent across multiple locations in Belgium. The company serves both public and B2B clients and is exploring new avenues including modular construction and public-private partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Construction (Neuf) General contracting for new-build construction projects across Wallonia and Brussels, covering commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial buildings delivered as a single point of contact from conception to delivery.
• Renovation (Rénovation) General contracting for renovation of existing buildings for public and private clients, including commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
• Heritage Restoration (Restauration) Specialized restoration of classified and heritage buildings, delivered in partnership with heritage authorities such as AWaP and Prométhéa. Includes projects such as Château de Jehay, Mundaneum, Pôle de la Pierre in Soignies, and the former Couvent des Augustins at Enghien.
• Civil Engineering (Génie civil) Civil engineering works executed under LIXON's Class 8 agréation, including infrastructure such as tram stations for TEC in the Charleroi area.
• Exceptional Villa Construction (Villa d'exception) Custom construction and renovation of luxury villas for affluent private clients, emphasizing premium finishes and bespoke architectural execution.
• Design-Build and PPP Partnership Projects (Partenariat) Design-build, public-private partnership (PPP), DBFM, and bouwteam project structures delivered for public and private clients, including the Soleo project in partnership with IGRETEC and Ethias.
• LIXON Promotion — Real Estate Development In-house real estate promotion arm that develops and sells new-build residential apartments and villas directly to individual buyers, with all properties certified PEB A or A+ and offering personalized finishing options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 active construction sites simultaneously
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEPS (Centre Européen pour la Sécurité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Safety Day partnership where CEPS hosts LIXON workers for safety awareness workshops on construction sites. CEPS is responsible for welcoming, organizing, and delivering top-quality training sessions for construction safety.
• EmbuildminorOthersLIXON participates in Embuild's Open Construction Sites Day, opening selected projects to the public to showcase construction trades and the company's expertise.
• ProméthéacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIXON supports Prométhéa financially for restoration projects of cultural heritage, including the restoration of stained glass windows at the emblematic Zénobe Gramme building in Charleroi. LIXON has previously received the Caïus award through this partnership.
• IGRETECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGRETEC (intercommunal de gestion et de promotion économique du Charleroi) is a key client and partner for multiple projects including the Espace Trésignies rehabilitation, the Bois du Cazier restoration, and Sonaca Green. IGRETEC + Ethias partnered with LIXON for the Soleo project.
• AWaP (Agence Wallonne du Patrimoine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIXON works closely with AWaP for restoration projects on classified buildings, including the Pôle de la Pierre in Soignies, ensuring compliance with heritage requirements and official standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Democo: Democo is a Belgian general contractor active across new construction, renovation, restoration, and PPP, with Belgian and selected international operations. It is directly comparable to LIXON across the same service lines (neuf, rénovation, restauration, partenariats) and PPP/DBFM delivery model.
• CIT Blaton: CIT Blaton is a Brussels-based family-owned general contractor with deep heritage in Belgian public and private construction, including restoration and large public works. It competes with LIXON in the same Class 8 / Class 7 public procurement pool and shares the family-owned mid-cap profile.
• Galère: Galère is a Walloon general construction contractor, part of the Eiffage group, with strengths in building, civil engineering, and PPP across Wallonia and Brussels. It is one of LIXON's closest direct competitors for the same regional public and private tender pool.
• Thomas & Piron: Thomas & Piron is a Walloon family-owned general contractor and real estate developer combining construction services with property development. It directly overlaps LIXON on Walloon public tenders, private residential/commercial builds, and the integrated promotion/construction model.
• Franki (Wienerberger): Franki is a Belgian contractor specializing in foundations, civil engineering, and broader construction works, now part of Wienerberger. It overlaps with LIXON's génie civil and larger building activities, particularly on Belgian infrastructure and public sector projects.

Others

• Embuild: Embuild (formerly Confédération Construction) is the Belgian construction industry federation that LIXON actively partners with for events like Open Construction Sites Day. It is not a competitor but the key industry association and ecosystem partner that shapes procurement standards and represents Belgian contractors.
• AWaP (Agence Wallonne du Patrimoine): AWaP is the Walloon Heritage Agency that LIXON works with on classified building restorations. It is an institutional commissioning partner rather than a competitor, but it is the dominant gatekeeper for the heritage restoration market that is one of LIXON's specialty niches.

Broad incumbents

• CFE (Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE): CFE is a Belgian listed construction group with divisions in construction, civil engineering, real estate development, and concessions/PPP. It is comparable to LIXON in scope (general contracting plus development plus PPP) but operates at national and international scale through its BPC, DEME, and VINCI-linked ecosystem.
• BESIX: BESIX is Belgium's largest construction group, active in general contracting, civil works, PPP/DBFM, and real estate development across Belgium and internationally. It is comparable to LIXON as a Belgian general contractor with multi-segment capabilities including PPP partnerships and heritage-class work, but at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Interbuild: Interbuild is a Belgian general contractor with strong activity in Flanders and Brussels, offering new build, renovation, and PPP/DBFM. It is comparable to LIXON on construction services and PPP execution but primarily competes in the Flemish market rather than Wallonia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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