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'''Forges de Zeebrugge''' is an arms manufacturer in based in [[Herstal]], [[Belgium]]. |
'''Forges de Zeebrugge''' is an arms manufacturer in based in [[Herstal]], [[Belgium]]. |
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Forges de Zeebrugge was founded as a munitions factory between [[Zeebrugge]] and [[Zwankendamme]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fz.be/history|publisher=FZ|title=History}}</ref> in the 1930s, as a subsidiary of [[Carcoke]]. During [[World War II]], the site was taken over by German forces. Allied bombing, especially in July 1943, devastated the factory site; the original munitions factory was never rebuilt and later remediation of this site was difficult due to unexploded munitions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Carcoke, Zeebrugge|url=http://www.adede.com/nederlands/carcokezeebrugge.asp|publisher=aDeDe|accessdate=26 August 2013}}</ref> |
Forges de Zeebrugge was founded as a munitions factory between [[Zeebrugge]] and [[Zwankendamme]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fz.be/history|publisher=FZ|title=History}}</ref> in the 1930s, as a subsidiary of [[Carcoke]]. During [[World War II]], the site was taken over by German forces. Allied bombing, especially in July 1943, devastated the factory site; the original munitions factory was never rebuilt and later remediation of this site was difficult due to unexploded munitions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Carcoke, Zeebrugge|url=http://www.adede.com/nederlands/carcokezeebrugge.asp|publisher=aDeDe|accessdate=26 August 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130628093959/http://www.adede.com/nederlands/carcokezeebrugge.asp|archivedate=28 June 2013|df=}}</ref> |
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The surviving FZ business changed focus to rocketry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fz.be|publisher=FZ|title=Home Page}}</ref> In 1971, FZ bought the [[Fort d'Évegnée]] from Belgian Army, using it to store explosives.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fort of Evegnée|url=http://www.fz.be/fort-d-evegnee|publisher=FZ}}</ref> |
The surviving FZ business changed focus to rocketry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fz.be|publisher=FZ|title=Home Page}}</ref> In 1971, FZ bought the [[Fort d'Évegnée]] from Belgian Army, using it to store explosives.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fort of Evegnée|url=http://www.fz.be/fort-d-evegnee|publisher=FZ}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Société Anonyme |
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| Industry | Aerospace, Defence |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Alain Quévrin (CEO) |
| Products | Rocket system 70mm (2.75"), rocket, rocket launcher, firing control system |
| Revenue | €21.7 million (2014) |
Number of employees | 70 (end 2015) |
| Parent | Thales Group |
| Website | www.fz.be |
Forges de Zeebrugge is an arms manufacturer in based in Herstal, Belgium.
Forges de Zeebrugge was founded as a munitions factory between Zeebrugge and Zwankendamme,[1] in the 1930s, as a subsidiary of Carcoke. During World War II, the site was taken over by German forces. Allied bombing, especially in July 1943, devastated the factory site; the original munitions factory was never rebuilt and later remediation of this site was difficult due to unexploded munitions.[2]
The surviving FZ business changed focus to rocketry.[3] In 1971, FZ bought the Fort d'Évegnée from Belgian Army, using it to store explosives.[4]
Modern-day FZ is a subsidiary of Thales, and is a leading manufacturer of aircraft air-to-ground rocket system (70mm, 2.75") including rocket launcher (7, 12 and 19 tube), rockets and firing control system.[5] FZ rocket systems are qualified and in operational use on more than 300 platforms including Airbus Helicopters, AgustaWestland, HAL[disambiguation needed], BAE Systems, Embraer, General Dynamics, Hawker Beechcraft and other aircraft manufacturers. In 2011, FZ workers briefly went on strike, in response to a Belgian government reform of arms exports - which was triggered by FN exporting arms to Libya.[6]
In October 2015, FZ has successfully completed a test firing of its 70 mm laser-guided rocket (FZ275 LGR) from a Denel Rooivalk helicopter. [7]
See also
References
- ^ "History". FZ.
- ^ "Carcoke, Zeebrugge". aDeDe. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Home Page". FZ.
- ^ "The Fort of Evegnée". FZ.
- ^ "FORGES DE ZEEBRUGGE (FZ)". Australian Munitions. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- ^ "Reprise du travail à la FN Herstal, aux Forges de Zeebrugge et chez Pratt & Whitney". Le vif. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- ^ "Thales Test Fires Laser Guided Missile Developed Onboard Rooivalk Helicopter". Defense World. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.