Explore our history

The Binding Energy (TBE) was founded in 2015 by Wim Uyttenhove with a clear mission: to bring high-quality expertise closer to our partners. From the very beginning, TBE has operated independently, without ties to nuclear sites or organizations with conflicting interests. This independence allows us to provide truly objective, unbiased, and high-value services to our clients.

We are known for our no-nonsense mentality and highly dynamic way of working — a rare quality in the traditionally conservative nuclear sector. Our pragmatic approach and flexibility have become defining features of our success and reputation.

In 2018, TBE took a bold step forward with the recruitment of Koen Vints, who officially became a managing partner in 2022. Together, they outlined a clear vision: to be the leading provider of independent and innovative nuclear expertise.

Remaining true to our founding principles, TBE has pursued a strategy of organic growth — relying solely on its own resources without external investors. This disciplined path led to the hiring of a third employee in 2020, growing to a team of 10 professionals by early 2025. Our ambition is to further expand to 30 employees by 2030, always while maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to quality.

In line with our commitment to excellence, TBE is proud to be ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring that we meet the highest standards in quality management and information security.

At TBE, we are building the future of nuclear engineering: dynamic, independent, and deeply committed to safeguarding and advancing critical industry knowledge.

We bring High Quality Expertise Closer to our Partners

The Binding Energy is NICE

No-nonsense

A no-nonsense approach towards its clients means that we are straightforward and honest in our dealings with clients, partners, and each other. We help our clients to continuously improve their services and products critically, but always in a constructive atmosphere.

Independence

Our independence allows us to think creatively and make decisions that are in the best interests of our clients. We have no external investors, and can develop our own independent view on nuclear projects. This is quite unique in Belgium (and abroad). When it comes to safety, independence is the best possible position to guarantee an objective analysis.

Competence

TBE’s competence is evident in the quality of our work and the expertise of our team. We are a knowledge-based company with a ton of practical on-the-field experience. TBE wants to pick-up the ageing knowledge in the nuclear field. We base our conclusions on facts and figures. Our team members are motivated to continuously increase their expertise in external trainings and workshops.

Enthusiastic

And last but not least, we are a enthusiastic and dynamic young team, sharing already more than 50 years of experience, bringing an invigorating company profile to the nuclear market. Our company spirit is warm and empathic, we question each other in a constructive way, as we question our clients.

Our Team

Wim Uyttenhove

Founder/ Managing Partner / Nuclear Engineer

Koen Vints

Managing Partner / Nuclear Engineer

Joppe Van Gemert

Nuclear Engineer

Robby Vandendries

Nuclear Engineer

Daan Van Dyck

Nuclear Engineer

Marnix Gysen

Nuclear Engineer

Lena Matthys

Nuclear Engineer

Eliotte Ramoisiaux

Nuclear Engineer

Lars Engelen

Nuclear Engineer

Henri Dolfen

Nuclear Engineer

Get in touch

Contact Us:

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Offices:

Manhattan Office Center, Bolwerklaan / Avenue du Boulevard 21 BE – 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node / Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

How to get There?

By public transport: 5 min walk from Brussel North Train Station By car: Indigo Parking at location

Administrative Address:

The Binding Energy BV, Rodebeukenhof 8, 9050 Gent VAT: BE 0633.580.838, RPR: 633.580.83