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ICONIC
Nothing is out of ION's league In February, ION became the title sponsor of the ION Hockey League in Belgium. This is a big move both for the project developer and the Top Hockey League. The deal runs for 3 seasons, and the chances are that it will be extended.
'In our company, our competitive DNA goes hand in hand with the importance of fun.
No better way to start this magazine than
events calendar. In addition, we have learned
Brussels. Later on this magazine, we talk to
with a nod to the ION Hockey League. In
a great deal over the past two years. We are
a Dutch project developer who explains the
February we brought great news: ION became
open to our employees combining working
advantages of this method of construction.
the new title partner of the Belgian Hockey
from home with being physically present in the
We are convinced that this sustainable trend
League! The league's ambition? To become the
office, since we have seen that this works per-
will continue. Our neighboring countries
best hockey league in the world. This is some-
fectly well, and in some cases, even increases
already have laws around this, and Belgium is
thing we can relate to very well, since we aim
productivity.
set to follow suit. Of course, we aim to be one
to profile ION ourselves as 'Best in Class.’ So you could say it's a match made in heaven!
step ahead, and will definitely be launching We are also looking forward to extending the
similar initiatives in the years to come!
success we enjoyed in Luxembourg into 2022. In addition, we have always felt that hockey
Things are proceeding as planned, and we are
Ready to be inspired? Grab a drink, find a com-
as a sport resonates well with our brand and
more than happy to continue on this positive
fortable spot and enjoy ICONIC #8!
the values we believe in. Firstly, it is a very
path. Important decisions on international
fair sport with strong values such as respect
growth will follow at the end of this year, but
and sportsmanship. Secondly, it is a family
we will tell you more about this later.
sport with a DNA that spans generations. And
Davy Demuynck and Kristof Vanfleteren
finally, like ION, hockey is doing well and grow-
— Hot topics
ing on the national and international stage.
In addition to the issue of affordable housing,
There’s a good energy among all the major
we have been confronted with the issue of
players in the sport and we want to help pass
rising gas prices across Europe. This comes
that passion on. Further on in the magazine
as no surprise to ION: for years, we have been
you will see that a lot of people who work for
searching for alternative, green sources of
us are also passionate hockey players.
energy so we can stop using fossil fuels once and for all. This is not just about the cost price
— Looking ahead
of bricks, but also the sustainability of our
In our company, our competitive DNA goes
homes.
hand in hand with the importance of fun. Now that the pandemic is beginning to abate,
At the moment, we are busy with the con-
there is once again room to organize some fun
struction of Monteco. We are the first project
activities to maintain the good atmosphere
developer to use a complete timber frame
within our team. We are eager to add to our
construction for a medium-sized building in
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