Herentals, 10 March 2026 – Heylen Warehouses proudly announces that it has been selected for the redevelopment of part of the former Caterpillar site in Gosselies. The project focuses on transforming the zone designated for “logistics and value-added production,” covering 37.6 hectares, into a modern, sustainable and economically dynamic business park. The selection was made by SORESIC, a company owned by Igretec (51%) and Wallonie Entreprendre (49%).
“The proposal from the Heylen Group provided the most solid basis to move forward to the contract finalization phase,” said Renaud Moens, CEO of Igretec and Chairman of SORESIC.
“The project is built on strong regional anchoring, collaboration with local partners and an approach that combines sustainability, energy optimization and job creation.”
With international experience in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal, Heylen Warehouses — part of the Heylen Group — will be responsible for developing zones 1 and 2 of the site. The project combines logistics and semi-industrial activities with the development of a business zone for SMEs.
“Since 2022 we have been actively working on the plans for the reconversion of this site,” said Wim Heylen, founder of Heylen Group. “Our ambition is to transform the former Caterpillar site into a modern and innovative business park that creates a dynamic ecosystem and strengthens the local economy.”
On the 37.6-hectare logistics site, Heylen Warehouses will develop Parc Chrysalide21, a hub for logistics and semi-industrial infrastructure as well as business activity for SMEs.
The park combines thoughtful architecture with strong landscape integration, sustainable construction methods and innovative logistics solutions.
Thanks to its strategic location along the Walloon axis, the site offers excellent accessibility and strong potential for activities combining international goods flows, production and innovation.
The proposal by Heylen Warehouses meets all selection criteria defined by SORESIC, including:
integration within the site’s master plan
quality and relevance of the project
creation of 1,000 to 1,500 direct and indirect jobs
a sustainable approach applying the BREEAM methodology, low CO₂ emissions, circular economy principles and smart technologies
local partnerships, including with the Wanty Group, strengthening the project’s regional anchoring
“We are working with reliable and experienced partners who are firmly rooted in the local economic fabric. This ambitious, realistic and sustainable redevelopment project represents an important lever for stability and success for the entire region. We are therefore delighted that Heylen will develop a new business park on our territory,” concluded Nathalie Czerniatynski, Director of Economic Development at Igretec and board member of SORESIC.