Strategic consolidation: HB Blueprint team moves to Antwerp to optimize technical operations

In a strategic move to significantly enhance operational efficiency and streamline technical processes, the HB Blueprint team, the R&D units that are at the heart of HB’s innovative approach, has officially relocated to Antwerp. They now join our IT, Engineering, Finance, and HR departments at our central location. This consolidation will lead to the subsequent sale of the Lier facility.

This decision underscores the considerable weight HB places on its technology departments, and especially the R&D teams. The HB Blueprint unit is at the heart of disruptive proprietary technological innovations such as the Droid, the Hyperloupe, and the Reflex-Avalon. Co-locating these critical functions is a pivotal step in optimizing workflows and processes, ensuring our Research and Development teams are near manufacturing operations. This proximity is key to achieving superior results.

By bringing all essential technical and operational functions under one roof, we are strategically empowering our company to make significant advancements. This move is anticipated to accelerate problem-solving, refine technical communication, and foster a more integrated approach to innovation, directly impacting our production capabilities.