Scheerders van Kerchove's Verenigde Fabrieken NV (SVK) manufactures and distributes fiber cement building materials for roofing and facade applications; its core products include facade panels such as Ardonit, Puro Plus, and Decoboard Pure, fiber cement slates, corrugated sheets, facing bricks, architectonic concrete elements, and related cladding and roofing solutions with customizable finishes, colors, and moss-resistant treatments. Founded in 1905 as a bricks and tiles producer by Leon Scheerders and Camilla van Kerchove in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, where it maintains headquarters at Aerschotstraat 114, the company expanded into fiber cement production in 1923 and adopted its current name in 1928; it operates primarily in Europe, with representation in Belgium, the Netherlands, and other international markets targeting architects, builders, and construction firms focused on sustainable, fire-retardant, and durable materials. In September 2024, Stones NV, a vehicle controlled by the Beerens and Aertssen families, signed a binding agreement to acquire 95.99% of SVK's shares at 350 euros per share, triggering a mandatory public takeover bid for remaining shares followed by a squeeze-out offer pending FSMA approval, marking a major ownership transition aimed at addressing remediation needs and ensuring the company's future viability.