Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs

What Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs does

Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs (FAC), legally FAC vzw, is a Belgian non-profit sector federation founded in 2007 by Philip Vandaele (De Witte Aluminiumconstructies) and Mark Vorsselmans (Vorsselmans Ramen-Gevels-Solar), modeled after the Dutch VMRG association. The federation represents Belgian aluminium window, door, curtain wall and facade constructors, supplemented by a partner network of glass, profile, hardware, coating, software and certification suppliers. Its headquarters are at Kerkstraat 108, 9050 Gentbrugge (Gent), Belgium, and it operates across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels, with partnership reach into the Netherlands.

The federation's core offerings are (1) the FAC-keurmerk, an independently audited quality certification mark with annual renewal requirements covering engineering, production, installation, innovation and sustainability standards; (2) the FAC-Kwaliteitshandboek, a comprehensive technical handbook consolidating quality requirements, standards, and regulations for constructors, architects, contractors, and building owners; (3) technical training programs (including an Online Introduction Course and JONG FAC for young professionals) covering building physics, statics, materials science, fire safety, circularity, and air-tightness; (4) thematic industry sessions, company visits, and networking events; and (5) a member helpdesk providing technical and legal advisory support. Associated initiatives include the JONG FAC youth community and a jointly created Sustainability and Aluminium Recycling working group with Aluminium Center Belgium (ALUCB) launched in early 2026.

FAC generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership fees paid by constructor members (50+) and supplier partners (80+), with additional revenue streams from training programs and events. Governance is via a voluntary Board of Directors chaired by Joris Verschueren (Alu Verschueren), with day-to-day operations managed by Community Coordinator Johan Lisabeth (appointed June 15, 2026) and Office Coordinator Katrien Naessens, supported by 8 voluntary board members. FAC has no external investors or parent company and is not publicly traded.

Name

Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs

Legal name

Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs vzw

Website

https://fac-belgium.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs (FAC) is a Belgian non-profit federation founded in 2007 that provides quality certification (FAC-keurmerk), technical training, and advocacy for 50+ aluminium window and facade constructors and 80+ supplier partners across Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: FAC generates revenue through annual membership fees from constructor members (leden) and supplier partners (partners). Members pay to access the FAC quality certification, training, networking events, technical support, and the quality handbook.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs (FAC) is a Belgian sector federation (non-profit association, vzw) that provides quality certification (FAC-keurmerk), a comprehensive technical quality handbook (FAC Kwaliteitshandboek), technical training programs, networking events, and helpdesk support services to its member aluminium constructor companies across Belgium. The federation also advocates for the sector's interests and represents members in regulatory and standards matters.

Product overview

FAC (Federatie Aluminium Constructeurs) is a Belgian sector federation for quality aluminum construction companies. The organization does not offer a unified software product but provides a portfolio of services including the FAC Keurmerk (Quality Mark) for certification of aluminum constructors, the FAC Kwaliteitshandboek (Quality Manual) with technical standards and guidelines, and various training programs including an Online Introductiecursus for new sector employees. Additional services include theme sessions, workshops, networking events, and a helpdesk providing technical and legal support. The federation connects constructors with partner suppliers and supports professional development across the aluminum window and facade construction sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAC: FAC Keurmerk - Quality label for aluminium constructors
• FAC-Kwaliteitshandboek
• JONG FAC
• FAC-factories

Products and services

• FAC Keurmerk (Quality Mark)

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC Glass EuropecoreOthersGlass manufacturer supplying the aluminium construction sector. One of the 80+ supplier partners in the FAC network, providing products used by member constructors.
• AliplastcoreOthersAluminium profile systems supplier operating as a FAC partner, providing materials used by member constructors.
• Reynaers Aluminium NVcoreOthersLeading aluminium profile systems supplier with extensive product range for windows, doors, facades and verandas. Key supplier partner for FAC member constructors with own test center (Reynaers Institute) and R&D.
• Schüco Belgium NVcoreOthersAluminium and plastic systems manufacturer for windows, doors, facades and verandas. Provides extended advisory services and project support for architects, investors, public authorities, developers, healthcare sector, contractors.
• Sapa Building System NVcoreOthersAluminium profile systems supplier for windows, doors, curtain walls and verandas. Offers total project solutions for aluminium joinery with technical support for constructors and architects, test center and training facilities.
• Guardian GlassminorOthersGlass products supplier specializing in magnetron sputter coatings for thermal insulation, sun protection, anti-reflection and technical applications.
• Saint-Gobain Building Glass BeneluxminorOthersGlass manufacturer supplying single, insulating and special glazing for the construction market including residential, office, utility and interior applications.
• Soudal NVminorOthersChemical products supplier including silicones, PU foams, adhesives, SMX polymers, building chemistry and technical aerosols. Revenue of 580 million euros.
• Renson NVminorOthersAluminium products supplier including window ventilation, structural sun protection, textile sun protection and building hardware for residential and project construction.
• Lecot NVminorOthersBuilding hardware, tools, fasteners and safety clothing supplier with 54 branches in Belgium and a sales office in the Netherlands. Specialized in window and door hardware.
• GEZE Benelux BVminorOthersDoor and window systems manufacturer in the metal sector, supplying automation and control solutions.
• Siegenia GroepminorOthersSystem solutions provider for ventilation, window and door hardware. Products include Titan, ALU, PORTAL, AERO and DRIVE systems for spatial comfort.
• Assa AbloyminorOthersSecurity and access solutions provider for the door and window industry.
• dormakabaminorOthersDoor hardware and access control solutions provider.
• SECO Belgium NVminorOthersControl and certification services provider, involved in quality assurance for the sector.
• Novastruct (formerly Kawneer)minorOthersWindows, doors, curtain walls, sliding windows and doors supplier. New name for Kawneer since May 2026.
• Aluminium Center Belgium (ALUCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with FAC in September 2025 on joint sustainability brainstorming with system suppliers and extruders. Led to the formation of the 'Sustainability and Aluminium Recycling' working group in early 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bouwunie: Belgian federation for construction SMEs and self-employed builders. Comparable membership-based federation structure serving construction businesses, though broader than aluminium.
• Buildwise (formerly BBRI): Belgian scientific and technical centre for the construction industry. Overlaps with FAC on technical standards, training and quality assurance for the Belgian building sector, but at much broader construction-industry scope.
• European Aluminium: EU-level industry association representing the entire aluminium value chain. Comparable sector-representation and advocacy mission but at pan-European scale rather than national trade-federation scope.
• Confederatie Bouw: Belgian construction confederation representing the entire construction sector. Comparable as a Belgian industry federation, but at sector-wide scope rather than aluminium-specific.

Regional players

• FME: Dutch employers' organisation for the technology industry, including the metal and electrical sectors. Comparable as a Dutch industry federation with training, certification and advocacy services, but broader than aluminium joinery.
• Aluminium Deutschland: German aluminium industry association representing producers, processors and fabricators. Similar sector-representation function but for the German market and broader aluminium value chain.
• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch employers' association for construction and infrastructure companies. Comparable as a national construction federation representing contractors and installers, but operates in the Dutch market rather than Belgium.

Direct peers

• Aluminium Center Belgium (ALUCB): Belgian sector organisation promoting aluminium as a material and already a strategic co-development partner of FAC (joint sustainability working group in 2025-2026). Highly comparable mission around aluminium sector representation and standards.
• VMRG (Vereniging van Metalen Ramen- en Gevelfabrikanten): Dutch sector association for metal window and facade manufacturers, explicitly the model FAC was founded on. Operates the same member-certification-training-advocacy model in the Netherlands and serves as the de facto northern neighbour in the same niche.

Others

• SECO Belgium: Belgian control and certification body for construction products, and a FAC partner. Comparable involvement in quality assurance and certification in the Belgian construction sector, positioned as an enabling service provider to FAC rather than a direct federation competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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