Van Dijck

What Van Dijck does

Van Dijck SA is a privately held, family-owned Belgian stone specialist founded in 1995 and headquartered in Milmort (Herstal area), Belgium. The company sources Belgian blue stone (pierre bleue belge) exclusively from Carrières du Hainaut and offers four core product lines: cut blue stone products (slabs, borders, palisades, steps) marketed under the Belga sub-brand; reclaimed street cobblestones (grès, porphyre, basalt, Swedish granite) sourced from historic Belgian streets; custom-fabricated stone pieces (baseboards, stairs, wall cladding, thresholds); and decorative gravels. Supporting services include custom paver sawing and a reverse-supply program that purchases reclaimed cobblestones from external owners.

Its operations rest on physical craft capabilities — specialized stone-sawing techniques, hand-sorting of reclaimed cobblestones (sorted twice by hand for quality), and in-house custom fabrication — rather than digital technology. The business runs a sales-led, project-driven go-to-market: customers (private individuals, traders/merchants, and construction contractors) request quotes through dedicated web forms or visit the Milmort showroom to view products, with bespoke cutting priced per project. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; private buyers pay cash on delivery while commercial buyers are billed on net-15 terms. Distribution is direct via showroom pickup or third-party transport partners, with no intermediary reseller network.

The company positions itself around sustainability and circular-economy credentials: a documented environmental impact roughly 16x lower than Asian blue stone and 60x lower than ceramic tile, EPIC certification, an Eco VD sub-brand, 1,090 solar panels producing 320 MWh/year, and closed-loop rainwater harvesting. Its operating geography spans Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden, with a reference portfolio covering municipal public works (Tram Liège, Citadelle de Dinant, Place Saint Lambert), hospitality heritage sites (Château d'Annevoie, Le Moulin du Val-Dieu), and private residential projects. Revenue, headcount trends, and ownership details beyond family control are not disclosed.

Name

Van Dijck

Legal name

Van Dijck SA

Website

https://van-dijck.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van Dijck SA is a family-owned Belgian stone supplier founded in 1995, specializing in locally sourced Belgian blue stone and reclaimed cobblestones, plus custom fabrication and gravels, serving private individuals, traders, and public-works contractors across Belgium and neighboring European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Stone Products

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (423320)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Other Dimension Stone (Slate, Sandstone, Quartzite, Travertine) Quarrying & Fabrication (IMAKAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG), Material Reuse & Upcycling Services (Non-recycling Transformation) (EUAIANAJ)

Keywords

• Natural stone products
• Belgian blue stone
• Reclaimed cobblestones
• Decorative gravels
• Custom stone fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Herstal

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Natural Stone Sales: One-time sales of Belgian blue stone products including slabs, tiles, borders, palisades, and steps in various finishes (antic, scié, meulé, adouci)
2. Reclaimed Cobblestone Sales: Sales of reclaimed/reused cobblestones sourced from Belgian streets, available in various materials (grès, porphyre, granite, basalt) and formats (mosaic, square, rectangle, platine)
3. New Cobblestone Sales: Sales of new cobblestones manufactured from stone remnants to utilize material in its entirety
4. Custom Fabrication Services: Bespoke stone cutting and fabrication including baseboards (soubassements), stairs (escaliers), wall coverings (couvre-murs), and thresholds (seuils) in Belgian blue stone
5. Cobblestone Purchasing: Company buys reclaimed street cobblestones from customers looking to sell their existing stock
6. Sawmill Services: Cutting/sawing services for existing cobblestones upon customer request with price quotation
7. Gravel and Decorative Stone Sales: Sales of decorative gravels including split stone, gabion stones, and schist in various colors and sizes
8. Accessory Products: Sales of finishing products including jointing mortar for paving and tiling applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Dijck sells natural Belgian blue stone products (slabs/Dalles Belga, borders, palisades, steps), reclaimed and new cobblestones in multiple materials (grès, porphyre, basalt, Swedish granite), custom-cut stone fabrications (baseboards, stairs, wall cladding, thresholds), and decorative gravels. The company also offers stone sawing services for existing cobblestones and purchases reclaimed street pavers from customers to support circular economy practices. Its products serve private homeowners, building material traders, contractors, and public infrastructure projects across Belgium and neighboring countries.

Product overview

Van Dijck operates as a family-owned Belgian stone company specializing in natural stone products for construction and landscaping. The core product portfolio consists of Belgian Blue Stone (Pierre Bleue Belge) sourced from Carrières du Hainaut, offered through the Belgian Stone Company brand. The company offers four main product categories: (1) Pierre Bleue Belge products including Dalles Belga® slabs in multiple finishes (Antic Clair, Scié, Meulé, Antic Foncé), Bordures Belga® borders, Palissades Belga® palisades, and Marches Belga® steps; (2) Pavés de Rue street pavers in reclaimed (Réemploi) and new varieties including Grès, Porphyre, Basalt, and Swedish Granite, available in formats such as Mosaïque, Carré, Platine, and Rectangle, with specialized treatments including Haut-antic thin finish and Sciés sawn finish; (3) Sur-mesures custom-cut stone products including Soubassement, Escalier, Couvre-mur, and Seuil; (4) Graviers decorative gravels including Split, Pierre à gabion, Schiste de la Salm, and Schiste Noir varieties. Supporting services include paver sawing (Sciage de Pavés) and paver purchasing (Achat de Pavés). The company emphasizes sustainability through circular economy practices, reusing and recycling stone materials, and operates with solar panels and closed-loop water management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Belga: Belga is the company's product brand for Belgian blue stone products including dalles (tiles), bordures (curbs), palissades, marches (steps), and other cut stone products
• Eco VD

Products and services

• Pierre Bleue Belge (Belgian Blue Stone) Natural Belgian blue stone extracted from Carrières du Hainaut, offered in multiple formats including slabs (Dalles Belga®), borders (Bordures Belga®), palisades (Palissades Belga®), and steps (Marches Belga®), with finishes such as Antic Clair, Scié, Meulé, and Antic Foncé. Used for interior and exterior flooring, wall cladding, and architectural features in residential, commercial, and public projects.
• Pavés de Rue (Street Pavers) Reclaimed (Réemploi) and new street pavers in materials including Belgian Grès (sandstone), Porphyre, Basalt, and Swedish Granite. Available in formats such as Mosaïque, Carré, Platine, and Rectangle, with treatments including Haut-antic thin finish and Sciés sawn finish. Used for outdoor paving, public squares, terraces, tram infrastructure, and historic street restoration.
• Sur-mesures (Custom-Cut Stone Products) Bespoke stone cutting and fabrication of Belgian blue stone products including baseboards (Soubassement), stairs (Escalier), wall cladding (Couvre-mur), and thresholds (Seuil), tailored to specific project dimensions and requirements.
• Graviers (Decorative Gravels) Decorative gravels and pebbles for exterior landscaping including Split Sphinx (grey), Split Icy blue, Split Yellow sun, Split Pierre bleue, Pierre à gabion Pierre bleue, Schiste de la Salm, and Schiste Noir varieties.
• Mortier de jointoiement Tubag PFN (Jointing Mortar) Trass-cement jointing mortar manufactured by Tubag for paving and slabbing applications. Features easy-clean technology, waterproof properties, and suitable for light vehicle traffic up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Sciage de Pavés (Paver Sawing Service) Sawing service for existing cobblestones to create custom dimensions or flat surfaces. Allows reintroduction of pavers that would otherwise be downgraded, supporting circular economy. Pricing provided via quote request form.
• Achat de Pavés (Paver Purchase Service) Service to purchase existing street cobblestones from customers, supporting the circular economy by giving second life to reclaimed materials. Customers contact Van Dijck to receive a price offer for their cobblestone stock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Environmental impact 16 times lower than Asian blue stone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carrières du HainautcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary stone supplier providing Belgian blue stone extracted from regional quarries. The company describes Carrières du Hainaut as providing 'renowned' extraction and selection of noble materials, forming the foundation of their product quality and local sourcing commitment.
• Transport CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party logistics partners engaged for product delivery services to customer locations as mentioned in the company's privacy documentation.
• EPICminorOthersIndustry certification body whose logo appears on the company website, indicating certification or membership in EPIC standards program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vande Moortel: Belgian manufacturer of clay bricks and facing bricks with strong sustainability positioning, serving Benelux and European markets. While primarily clay rather than natural stone, Vande Moortel is a comparable Benelux-based family heritage building materials producer competing for similar architectural and public-project specifications.

Direct peers

• Pierres & Marbres de Wallonie: Belgian natural stone supplier working with Belgian blue stone and other regional materials for construction, restoration, and architectural projects. Directly comparable geographic and material overlap with Van Dijck.
• Rocamat: French natural stone company extracting and fabricating dimension stone (limestone, marble, granite) for architectural and heritage applications. Comparable to Van Dijck in heritage-focused stone fabrication, custom elements, and French/European market positioning.
• Carrières du Hainaut: Van Dijck's primary upstream supplier and the dominant extractor of Belgian blue stone (petit granit). They operate in the same Belgian dimension stone value chain — extraction, fabrication, and sale of the same material — and their relationship defines Van Dijck's access to the core raw material.
• Beltrami: Belgian natural stone specialist offering a broad portfolio of stone tiles, slabs, and bespoke elements to architects, contractors, and private clients. Directly comparable to Van Dijck in product range (natural stone flooring, cladding, cut-to-size elements) and target customer base (B2B and B2C in Benelux).

Broad incumbents

• Polycor: One of the largest natural stone producers in North America and Europe, quarrying granite, limestone, and marble across multiple sites. While primarily North American, Polycor operates in the same cut-stone and dimension stone manufacturing space as Van Dijck, supplying architectural stone for commercial and public projects.
• Aggregates Industries (Holcim group): Major aggregate, stone, and concrete producer serving European construction markets with crushed stone, sand, gravel, and decorative aggregates. Comparable to Van Dijck's gravel line and broader natural stone supply activities, though at vastly larger industrial scale.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-headquartered multinational and one of the world's largest producers of clay building materials (bricks, roof tiles, pavers). While primarily clay-based, Wienerberger's clay paver range overlaps with Van Dijck's street paving business and serves the same European public infrastructure and landscaping channels.
• Levantina: Spanish multinational quarrying and distributing natural stone (marble, granite, limestone, sandstone) globally. Comparable to Van Dijck as a multi-material stone producer and distributor serving architectural and construction markets across Europe, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Stoneasy: European online marketplace and supplier of natural stone products serving architects, contractors, and homeowners. Comparable to Van Dijck's showroom + quote-based sales motion, though differentiated by a digital-first B2B/B2C distribution model rather than physical showroom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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