Structure
8 Sectors
36 Subsectors
Definitions
Companies engaged in exploration, production, refining and/or marketing of oil and gas products.
Manufacturer of metals (steel, iron, aluminium and related products).
Producers of paper, timber as well as manufacturers of wood-related goods.
Producers of basic and industrial chemicals.
Constructors of residential or non-residential buildings, including construction of infrastructure (roads, tunnels, ...).
Producers of construction materials like sand, clay, bricks, cement used for heavy and residential construction.
Industrial Engineering & Machinery
Producers of industrial equipment or machinery and companies engaged in engineering industrial facilities or technical equipment.
Companies engaged in transportation of all kinds of goods as well as operators and owners of airports, roads, tunnels or railtracks.
Makers of electrical equipment or components for industrial use.
Makers of boxes, containers, bags, bottles etc. used for packaging.
Companies that produce or assemble aircrafts, aircraft parts or equipment for the defence industry.
Companies engaged in 3 or more industrial sectors, none of which is contributing a majority in turnover.
Producer of industrial goods, that are not covered by the foregoing subsector (e.g. producer of rubber and plastic products, …).
Industrial services that are not covered by the forgoing subsectors (e.g. environmental services, employment services, …).
Manufacturers of automobiles, motorcycle and all kinds of auto parts (including tires and accessories).
Companies engaged in the production and marketing of all sorts of food products (e.g. agricultural products, pet food), producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (e.g. distillers, vintners, breweries, producers of mineral water) and manufacturers and distributors of tobacco products.
Household Products & Furniture
Producers of all sorts of household products (gardening equipment, crockery, cleaning products, …) and maker of furniture.
Manufacturers of personal products including clothing, footwear, cosmetics, toiletries, watches, etc.
Producer of leisure products including consumer electronics, toys, cameras, musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.
Companies engaged in advertising, marketing services, professional publishing, broadcasting, as well as producing and selling entertainment products (films, ...).
Provider of leisure facilities and services (fitness center, cinemas, …) and provider of gambling and casino facilities.
Tourism & Travel
All kind of retailers like supermarkets, shopping centers, outlets, pharmacies, etc.
Companies engaged in the development or production of pharamceuticals.
Companies engaged in the research and development of products based on genetic engineering.
Health Care Equipment & Services
Producers and distributors of healthcare equipment, devices, medical products, as well as operators of health care facilities (hospitals, animal hospitals, nursing homes, ...).
Companies, primarily engaged in distribution or generating of electricity.
Companies, whose main activity is distributing gas or water; including operators of large-scale water treatment systems.
Utilities with diversified activities in the categories electric, gas and/or water utilities.
Banks, including commercial banks, savings banks and mortgage banks.
Companies, offering insurance goods and services.
Companies, engaged in managing, developing and ownership of real estates, as well as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Companies, offering a wide range of financial services and financial service provider not classified under one of the other 3 financial categories.
Companies providing fixed line or wireless telecommunication networks and services.
Producers of all kinds of computer software, computer games, as well as providers of services related to information technology and internet (database programming, network solutions, Internet access providers, ...).
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Manufacturers of computers, laptops and peripherals, as well as producers of office electronics (faxes, copiers).