Atcomex, Belgian fuel truck manufacturer, stops production

[Inquirer]

Atcomex, a Belgian fuel truck manufacturer from West-Flanders employing some 70 people, is forced to halt its production as it runs out of creditlines, despite a record order book.

http://www.tijd.be/nieuws/ondernemingen ... newsteaser

[RoMax]

Sorry I'm not able to read the whole article, so maybe this is going to be a stupid question. But is there some candidate to take over the remainings of this company and/or the order book? Or is this something Belgium will loose to other countries?

[Inquirer]

the article doesnt mention that, Romax.

It merely notes that the company was working under legal protection until now, yet is no longer fullfilling the conditions for such protection, meaning bankruptcy will most likely follow soon.

According to its CEO, this is not due to the lack of interest for its tankers nor lack of orders, but due to the fact the company is short on cash and unable to get a bridging loan.

it's a pitty De Tijd is so protective of its content, as it is by far the most interesting newspaper to read when it comes to aviation related matters, IMHO. I hope this short summary is helpful?

[RoMax]

it's a pitty De Tijd is so protective of its content, as it is by far the most interesting newspaper to read when it comes to aviation related matters, IMHO. I hope this short summary is helpful?

Indeed it's sometimes quite anoying...but anyway thanks for the short summary.

[jake99]

Sorry I'm not able to read the whole article, so maybe this is going to be a stupid question. But is there some candidate to take over the remainings of this company and/or the order book? Or is this something Belgium will loose to other countries?

I have seen new fueling equipment with the name "ARC or A.R.C." build on Scania trucks @ Interairport Munich.
ARC is located in Niel according google.

[cargoliner]

Most of de refuelingequipment is ARC.Especially the hydranttrucks.