Paul Martens

Brandweerinformatiecentrum Voor Gevaarlijke Stoffen VZW, also known as BIG VZW, is an expertise center on hazardous substances. The private company provides a database containing information on hazardous substances in 17 languages, which can be integrated into own management systems. BIG VZW is based in Geel, Belgium, and was founded in 1982. The Belgian company offers high-level data, advice, and assistance on chemical safety to industry, emergency services, governments, and training institutes. BIG VZW aims to use its knowledge to help governments and industries in their quest for a safer living and working environment. Paul Martens has been the CEO of the company since 2005.