Project developer Hexagon is building 3,500 m2 of space for business in Meulebeke.

Since 2006, Intermat had been based on the corner of Nijverheidsstraat and Randweg, a real landmark at the heart of Meulebeke’s industrial zone. When the company decided to move its activities to Molenstraat in Wielsbeke, property developer Hexagon stepped forward and convinced owner and CEO Tom Verhulst with transparent and sustainable ideas: “The new business centre will bring our old site fully back to life,” says Tom Verhulst.

SME units to sink your claws into

Business park ‘URSUS’, a reference to the bear in the coat of arms of the municipality of Meulebeke, will offer space for a multi-tenant business building with 17 SME units, all still modular. Most units offer pure storage space, but around 5 units have a mezzanine with a fixed staircase, ideal for setting up an office. This gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to carry out administrative tasks and receive clients at the heart of their business.

Contemporary architecture in a strategic location

An easily accessible location along the link road to Tielt with excellent visibility are its main assets. GC Architecten ensures that Ursus business park will stand out in the middle of Meulebeke’s industrial area through warm materials and carefully considered detailing. Glazing is combined with aluminium trims and concrete panels, giving the building a high-quality look.

A future-proof, climate-adaptive business park

Ursus business park has been designed to be sustainable, resilient and adaptable. The sustainable aspect is reflected above all in the smart use of space, the option of solar panels and charging points, and the attention to biodiversity through native planting supplemented with flower mixes. By building in a flood-resilient way, with the buildings above the future flood level and a huge underground water buffer, we make the business park resilient to the effects of climate change. Thanks to the modular design, the units can easily be combined or adapted to new needs or trends, so they will remain an attractive habitat for businesses in the future too. WVI, the West Flanders intermunicipal company, helps to safeguard these sustainability ambitions and also supports efficient site management, so quality is guaranteed.

Community

Meulebeke has a lively business scene, driven by a variety of local companies and service providers. Working side by side creates a dynamic in which entrepreneurs can network spontaneously and use each other’s services.

“One of the great strengths of Ursus business park is that it suits craftspeople who need space, manufacturers who want to store or produce, as well as a creative start-up taking its first steps in professional life. That immediately creates a creative cross-fertilisation.” Jelle Vandendriessche, Director Hexagon

Start of sales

The municipality of Meulebeke issued the permit on 28 March 2024. Hexagon is starting the sale of the SME units today, marking an important milestone. Completion is planned for summer 2025, so Meulebeke will soon be buzzing with entrepreneurship.

SME units for sale from 175 m² - For more information: www.bedrijvenparkursus.be