Wim Michiels

Proviron Holding NV is a Belgian chemical company that has been manufacturing innovative 'in-between' products sustainably since 1977. The private company's name is derived from "PROcess" and "enVIRONment," reflecting its commitment to bridging the gap between chemical solutions and environment, health, and safety. Proviron specializes in creating niche solutions for tomorrow's world, including premium freeze-dried microalgae that are an abundant source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and trace elements. The company also offers a young graduate program, challenging internships, and paper support. Proviron has subsidiaries in Belgium and the United States and is headquartered in Hemiksem, BE. The company was founded in 1977 by Leo Michiels, and Wim Michiels has been the CEO since 2007.

Ostend Basic Chemicals NV designs, produces and markets chemicals mainly for medium volume niche markets. It offers plasticizers, surfactants, esters, biodiesel, glycerine, polyurethanes, deicers, toll manufacturing, micro algae, stabilizers, contract manufacturing, PUR, deicing chemicals, phthalic anhydride, DMP, DEP, feed additives and brake fluids. The company was founded by Leo Michiels in 1977 and is headquartered in Oostende, Belgium.

Proviron Functional Chemicals NV manufactures fine chemicals. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Oostende, Belgium.

Part of Proviron Holding NV, Proviron Industries NV is a Belgian chemical company that creates niche solutions for a sustainable future. The company is based in Hemiksem, Belgium, and the CEOs are Mark Michiels and Wim Michiels. The company's name is derived from "process" and "environment," reflecting its commitment to bridging the gap between chemical solutions and environmental health and safety. Proviron has a reputation for flexibility and customer commitment, and it specializes in manufacturing innovative "in-between" products in a sustainable way. In 2021, Proviron had one of its best years ever, despite the pandemic, and invested in innovation and the working environment.