Degroof Petercam advised the shareholders of DesleeClama in the sale to Bekaert Textiles

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 — Bekaert Textiles acquired the control over DesleeClama. After approval by the competition authorities, the new group will be named BekaertDeslee Textiles.

DesleeClama is a third generation Belgian family business engaged in the production of textiles for mattresses. With headquarters in Zonnebeke, the group has 10 production facilities worldwide and employs more than 1,100 people.


The deal between DesleeClama and Bekaert Textiles is part of their growth strategies and provides an answer to the great market opportunities, fueled by the increased global awareness about sleep comfort and the speed and innovation of the global mattress industry.


The new group will be the world’s leading mattress fabric supplier.

About Degroof Petercam

Degroof Petercam is a reference financial institution with a history dating back to 1871. As an independent group owned by family shareholders with a long term commitment, we serve private and institutional investors.

Our clients benefit from a unique combination of services in private banking, institutional asset management , investment banking (corporate finance and financial intermediation) and asset services. We manage assets of more than 50 billion euro for private investors and families, corporates, pension funds, universities insurance companies, governmental and non-profit organizations.

Headquartered in Brussels, we employ 1 350 professionals through offices in Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Switzerland, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong.

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