Wim Vancauwenberghe

BEMAS, the Belgian Maintenance Association vzw-asbl, is a dynamic non-profit organisation for Maintenance and Asset Management Professionals. We help asset intensive organisations on the road to world class maintenance and management of technical equipment and infrastructure. We address both maintenance & asset managers in industry and other asset intensive organisations, and suppliers of maintenance services and solutions. The mission of BEMAS is to create a larger awareness and appreciation for maintenance, reliability and asset management. BEMAS organises 150+ initiatives yearly (webinars, seminars, open training sessions, in company training sessions company visits, working groups, events, etc...) welcoming well over 2.000 participants. BEMAS has established an extensive network of maintenance and asset management professionals in Belgian Industry. We have almost 600 company members with 850+ member contact persons. Also employees of companies that are not a member participate at the frequently organized sessions for sharing best practices in maintenance and asset management. BEMAS helps its members to achieve a higher Return on Assets through better management of machines, installations and infrastructures. We strive to increase efficiency, reliability and quality, and to reduce lifecycle costs, environmental impact, energy consumption and risks. By bringing people together and sharing knowledge about maintenance and asset management, BEMAS forms the bridge to a sustainable and competitive industry and economic prosperity in Belgium. BEMAS could also be your ‘Bridge Sustainable Asset Performance’.