Shaping the world since 1880
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The CFE Group dates back to 1880, when the Compagnie Générale de Chemins de Fer Secondaires (CFE) was set up.
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Formation of the Compagnie Générale de Chemins de Fer Secondaires (CFE).
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CFE and Ackermans & van Haaren pool their dredging activities in Dredging International.
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CFE becomes Belgium’s leading construction company following its merger with Entreprises Ed. François et Fils.
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Two Belgian dredging companies, Dredging International and Baggerwerken Decloedt, join forces to form the DEME Group (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering).
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CFE acquires Bâtiments et Ponts Construction (BPC) and Bâtipont Immobilier (BPI). Creation of the Real Estate Development & Management division.
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CFE strengthens its position by acquiring Ghent-based company VMA NV Infra-Industrie and its branches, Brussels-based company Amart and a 25% stake in Druart.
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CFE consolidates its rail infra activities by acquiring Louis Stevens & Co.
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CFE acquires sole control over DEME after Ackermans & van Haaren transfers 50% of its interests. Ackermans & van Haaren acquires a 60.40% stake in CFE.
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CFE Contracting (Construction, Multitechnics and Rail Infra & Utility Networks) launches Ambition 2020.
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CFE Contracting creates the Electrotechnics cluster together with VMA, VMA West, Vanderhoydoncks and Nizet Entreprise, and acquires Aannemingen Van Laere.
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CFE Contracting and BPI Real Estate join forces and create the Wood Shapers joint venture with the aim of developing large-scale timber-frame construction projects.
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The CFE Group currently has a turnover of €3,222 million and 8,226 employees
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The separation from DEME. The CFE Group now focuses on 4 areas: construction & renovation, multitechnics, real estate and investments.