Contec Industrial Automation Solutions

24/03/2026

Guest lecture at Ghent University on Functional Safety.

Our colleague Luc Soors presented how Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) contribute to plant safety, as part of an introduction to functional safety for master students.

A focused session connecting core concepts with their application in industrial environments.

18/03/2026

🎤 Contec at LEAN LEAD Excellence Congress

We’re live at BluePoint Antwerp, surrounded by people pushing lean and manufacturing forward.

Peter Van Mieghem is on stage, sharing how Human-Centered Shopfloor Digitalization actually works in practice, with real project experiences, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

We are proud to see automation and digitalization becoming a bigger part of the lean conversation.

10/03/2026

Meet us this week at engineering job fairs in Belgium!

Our recruitment team will be attending two exciting career fairs this week, and we would like the chance to meet talented people from our community in person.

Jobbeurs De Nayer - 10 March 2026 | Mechelen
Engineers of Tomorrow - 11 March 2026 | Antwerp

If you are curious about building your career with us, want to learn more about our projects, stop by and meet the team.
Check out our open opportunities and learn more about working with us here: https://contec-ias.com/careers-at-contec-belgium/

See you there!

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the women who make a difference: through expertise, leadership, and the everyday work that moves teams forward.

We are grateful for the talent and dedication that help shape our culture, our industry, and what we build next.

Happy International Women’s Day!

04/03/2026

Electrical infrastructure is one of those things you only notice when it doesn’t work.

The Contec team works alongside industrial teams on real-world projects, upgrades, revamps, turnarounds, modernisations, and digital initiatives, always with the same goal: keep plants running safely and predictably while preparing for what’s next.

What’s the biggest priority for you right now: uptime, compliance, capacity, or energy efficiency?

Read some of our stories: https://contec-ias.com/cases/

02/03/2026

Some companies talk a lot about “culture.” We prefer to show it.

This month, you can meet our Belgium recruitment team in person. If you are curious about Contec, we will walk you through what starting here really looks like, from recruitment and onboarding to training, support, and follow-up, so you know exactly what to expect.

Come and say hi:
• Jobbeurs De Nayer - 10/03, Mechelen
• Engineers of Tomorrow - 11/03, Antwerp

Find open roles & details: https://contec-ias.com/careers-at-contec-belgium/

Meet Contec in Belgium this March. Join our HR events, explore engineering career opportunities, meet our team, and discover what it’s like to work in industrial automation.

25/02/2026

Annual milestone reached: SafeContractor certification renewed for Contec UK.

A solid, independent check that our health & safety management and compliance are ready for the reality of UK site delivery.

Read more: https://contec-ias.com/contec-uk-renews-safecontractor-certification/

18/02/2026

Our Ploiești office continues to strengthen its partnership with the IME Faculty (Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) at UPG Ploiești (Petroleum and Gas University of Ploiești), supporting students through engineering tools that promote hands-on learning.

Throughout the year, we offer also technical trainings and internships, helping young talent discover the real world of industrial engineering.

17/02/2026

Engineer Plaza, we are ready!

Our Belgium Recruitment team is excited to connect with future engineers in on February 19th, starting from 3 PM at the UCLL University College (Building B), Diepenbeek Campus.

As an event partner, Contec looks forward to meeting passionate technical and engineering students and introducing them to our connected culture across all locations.

Come by, say hi, and discover where your career could start with us!

09/02/2026

What’s the secret behind Contec’s 40 years of international success?

CEO Patrick DE PRYCK and CFO Eline Van Mieghem shares how the answer lies in transparency, teamwork and trusted partnerships.

In the latest issue of VGD’s Enroute Magazine, discover how Contec balances international growth, employee shareholding, and smart auditing — all while keeping people at the heart of the business.

Find the full article here: https://www.flipsnack.com/96DA898C5A8/vgd-enroute5/full-view.html?p=36

04/02/2026

Day 1 at Indumation.be 2026!

The Contec team is on-site and ready 💪
Some on-the-spot moments before the buzz... before the crowd, the networking, the ideas. ⚙️

We can’t wait to connect, share, and show you what Contec can do.

👉 Come see us at Booth 425 from February 4–6, in Kortrijk Xpo. Let’s talk smart manufacturing!