Two years after the devastating fire in January 2020, the reconstruction of the Realco factory started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The works in Louvain-la-Neuve are being carried out jointly by the companies Loiseau and Cobelba. Deschacht supplied a custom-made tank with very specific specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Realco is a biotech company that offers enzyme-based hygiene solutions and processes. The new 4,000 m\u00b2 factory is built on a plot of approximately 7,000 m\u00b2. To collect industrial production water, Realco needed a custom-made tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a length of 13m70 and an outer diameter of 2m20, this double-walled HDPE tank has a capacity of 42m\u00b3.\n\n\u201cHDPE (high-density polyethylene) offers the advantage of being inert and resistant to most aggressive agents,\u201d explains Dimitri Steilen, project manager at Deschacht. These are substances that must not end up directly in the sewer system.\n\nThe double wall of the tank allows for the addition of a leak detection system. A sensor detects pressure fluctuations and warns of potential leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collinet and Deschacht proposed tailor-made equipment to best meet the customer's needs. This specification, drawn up in collaboration with the company Loiseau, seems to have met all expectations.\n\n\u201cFollowing our discussions with the customer, this tank was equipped with level sensors. These indicate how full it is and when emptying by an authorized body is necessary. A suction pipe with a fire brigade connection has also been integrated, which makes emptying easier,\u201d explains Dimitri Steilen.\n\n\u201cWe appreciated that Deschacht took the customer's requirements into account and offered solutions that met the specifications of the tender,\u201d states Pierre-Yves Colinet, Technical Director of Cobelba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCobelba is the general contractor responsible for the construction site, which called upon Loiseau for the sewerage and earthworks. After consultation and validation with Realco and Cobelba, Loiseau contacted Deschacht and Collinet and discussed the production of the tank with them, explains Dimitri Steilen, project manager at Deschacht.\n\nDespite this somewhat complicated process, communication between the various players involved in the project and with Deschacht and Collinet went well. The latter is a manufacturer of polyethylene solutions that produces storage tanks, among other things, such as for this project, as well as separators and inspection chambers.\n\nThe tank manufactured by Collinet was delivered on time and was supplemented by the delivery of Deschacht products, including gutters and inspection chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 120 employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
construction, renovation and expansion of industrial and public buildings, offices, commercial spaces, buildings and apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Services for this project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complete execution of the earthworks, structural work, and finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"20220816](\"https:\/\/www.deschacht.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20220816_095052-scaled-1.webp\")
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