Heijmans and Verbraeken group abandon acquisition - Due Diligence investigation into Verbraeken group halted


Groep Verbraeken is active in earthworks and pipe construction. In the previous 2005/2006 financial year the Verbraeken group's sales were just over € 41 million.
Heijmans België is active in pipe construction with its subsidiary Van den Berg. They install networks for utility companies, infrastructure and industry. In 2006 sales by Heijmans België totalled € 288 million.

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