BRIAM.
The Bulk
Storage
Group.
At BRIAM, we bring together different bulk storage companies and support them on a strategic, financial, and executive level. Each company has its own focus. Pre-engineered or tailor-made silo solutions. Engineering or manufacturing. But our goal is shared: a waste free world.
A sustainable world is a waste-free world
Storing better.
Wasting less.
Whether it’s grain or pet food, soya or coffee beans, concrete or wood pellets, wasting goods is no longer an option. Why? Because we are consuming more than what our planet can provide.
Following the UN Global Goals, we need to handle the earth’s natural resources in a more responsible and sustainable way. Which means making sure less goods are wasted. Storing them more sustainably is a part of the solution. We are here to help you do just that.
30%
less waste because of our innovative butterfly hoppers.
3
innovative patents that help us waste less.
100%
of the steel used in our silo solutions is recyclable.
Building with steel. Reducing our footprint.
Our silos and buildings are made from steel. A conscious choice. Steel is a durable, lightweight material that’s easy to maintain, adapt, expand, and even easier to recycle.
In addition, our silos and building components are prefabricated or pre-engineered. So, the different steel parts are lightweight and easy to package compactly. Which saves us truck space, lowers transporting miles and leads to a smaller footprint.
A proven track record. A promising future.
What started in 1988 as a family owned business grew into an internationally recognized group of companies. Year by year and patent by patent, we are redefining the way you store your bulk goods.
1988
Silo Construction and Engineering (SCE) is a Belgian company founded by Gilbert Vanparys and Rita Verkeyn.
Over the following years SCE gets EN1090 & ISO9001 certified, instals three automatic welding robots and expands its sales market to neighbouring countries in the EU.
2007
The next generation is ready. Francky and Andy Vanparys, sons of Gilbert Vanparys and Rita Verkeyn, take over SCE.
2009
While the company moves to a new production facility, it keeps on innovating. The butterfly hopper is born. It’s launched in 2009 and patented in the EU and the USA.
2013
As SCE celebrates its 25th birthday with a new branding, Francky and Andy Vanparys founded the BRIAM Group. From now on, the Vanparys family holding manages SCE.
SCE joins her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, Princess of Belgium on a royal trade mission to Thailand and hits the Asian market with a new sales office in Singapore, SCE Asia.
2017
Francky Vanparys becomes CEO of SCE.
2018
SCE starts up a state-of-the-art inhouse powder coating installation and adds a wet coating line in 2021.
2019
SCE increases its export to the USA by launching a distribution agreement with Scott Equipment Company
2021
When the BRIAM management decides to split up activities in SCE, a new company sees the light of day. Silbloxx is born.
Francky Vanparys becomes CEO of Silbloxx and Andy Vanparys takes over as CEO of SCE.
BRIAM welcomes a professional board with Benoit Strauven serving as an external chairman.
2022
Silbloxx launches Industry 4.0 and installs a brand new automatic welding line with three robots.
2023
Peter Bauwens replaces Benoit Strauven as external chairman.
2024
The BRIAM Group expands by acquiring Transil