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right solution at the lowest total cost . we believe in the value of strong and sustainable partnerships . our r & d activities are aimed at creating value for our customers . bekaert develops products and processes that contribute to a cleaner environment . products and applications automotive construction energy & utilities equipment consumer goods agriculture basic materials automotive consistently developing steel wire products that meet the highest quality standards has made us a strong partner of the automotive industry . customers engage and co create with us in our common quest for solutions that address ecological safety and performance trends . did you know one out of four tires around the world is reinforced with bekaert tire cord . thanks to the technology of coated high carbon flat spring wire a next generation window wiper was developed based on 6 parts instead of 23 parts with 50 % weight reduction and better aerodynamic behavior . automotive exhaust systems steering system interior seat interior door interior exterior windscreen exterior drive train corner exterior bumpers construction developing durable and easy to install solutions with a focus on better materials greater safety stronger constructions and lower cost is the ambition we share with the building sector . our solid reputation is built on proven technologies and smart designs . did you know every year 5 million m concrete is being reinforced with dramix steel fibers invented by bekaert . more than 1 on 3 square meters industrial floors in europe is reinforced with steel fibre reinforced concrete . 1 cubic metre of concrete contains an average of 5 km wire . construction concrete reinforcement elevators heating environment reinforcement roads & bridges masonry reinforcement plastering products building industry energy & utilities when your business involves onshore or offshore oil extraction gas mining power transmission solar energy or telecommunications bekaert can contribute to sustainable safe high performance and cost efficient operations . energy & utilities sawing wire can be delivered on spools of up to 1 200 km without any weld . we transform a 4 meter piece of wire rod to a fiber that spans all around the world . energy & utilities alternative energy srtp oil platform power & telecom cables specialities flexible pipes equipment we share the expertise and passion to facilitate an equitable contribution in machine design and equipment maintenance . at bekaert we build our own core machinery so we know exactly what it takes to make high performance safe and durableequipment . did you know worldwide 1 out of 2 pu timing belts are reinforced with bekaert fine steel cords . equipment textile machinery tools machine constructions brush wires engineering infrared drying technologies consumer goods consumer goods require increasingly higher standards for quality ecology and comfort . the demand for more advanced steel wire products evolves accordingly . often unknown but always there our solutions are a part of the products we all use every day . did you know bekaert offers its customers a range of bookbinding wires including ecobind an eco friendly alternative for plastic spirals . every year 500 million bottles of champagnes are opened via the muselet made of bekaert wires . consumer goods domestic sports & leisure textiles paper goods medical agriculture fencing guiding and tensioning solutions combine our product and service offering to the agricultural sector while our heavy duty steel ropes are used in fishery and forestry . the story of bekaert started in 1880 with barbed wire and has continuously grown from these roots . agriculture across the agricultural sector bekaert provides innovative solutions that make day to day work easier . agriculture fishing and animal husbandry fencing horticulture basic materials many bekaert products are used in exploring and processing raw materials from coal and metals to pulp and paper to chemicals and gas . whether you are active in the mining industry in recycling or in filtration we are committed to serving your needs . basic materials from 1m wire of 1 cm diameter we can produce 1000 km fibres of 10 m. the strongest conveyor belt in the world is reinforced with bekaert steel cord and has an actual breaking strength of 7800 n mm . basic materials textile transport materials paper materials glass materials plastic filtration news bekb 29 jul bekaert first half year 2016 results 27 jul bekaert transparency law 29 jun bridon bekaert ropes group begins business 29 jun bekaert appoints new cfo 19 may bekaert successful placement of eur 380 million zero coupon convertible bonds due 2021 and results of the repurchase of the outstanding eur 300 million 0.75 pct convertible bonds due 2018 news room events 29 nov 02 dec 4 days osea osea has established itself as asia s best attended oil & gas event . 17 jan 20 jan 4 days world of concrete world of concrete is the industry s 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