Jan De Nul
About Company
Our story is one of six generations of entrepreneurs, who thrive through a particular way of doing things. And our goal is to be ready for what is coming.
We think in generations, not in quarters
In 1849, Leo De Nul is the first entrepreneur of the family. After him follow Frans, Isidoor, Gustaaf, Jan Frans Jozef, Jan Pieter, Dirk and Julie. Six generations building on each other’s work, investing in new talent, vessels, equipment, etc. With the goal to be ready for what is coming, whatever it may be. We are here to create a bright future for the next generations.
We are originally from Belgium, but have a global view
Our story starts in the city of Aalst, near Brussels. But in the last sixty years, we have spread our wings. In 1968, Jan Frans Jozef De Nul executes our first project abroad – in Le Havre, France. Only five years later, Jan Pieter and Dirk go global. Today, our vast expertise in a variety of settings, as well as our eagerness to explore unchartered territory, remains a key strength.
We like to step out of our comfort zone
What started as a one-man operation in ‘mechanical joinery and staircase manufacturing’ grew into a multi-activity business. In the 1950s, we execute our first dredging project. In the 1990s, we enter the offshore energy market. After that, our activities continue to expand with property development, specialised environmental works, and foundation techniques. And in 2012, we take a jump start in the renewable energy industry. Pushing boundaries is what we do.
