Private company

Compagnie du Congo belge

Compagnie du Congo belge is a company formed in 1912, from the merger of ABIR.1 It was founded by Leopold II of Belgium.1 It is headquartered in Antwerp.1

La Compagnie du Congo belge est une société formée en 1912, de la fusion de l’ABIR (Anglo-Belgian India Rubber Company) avec la Société anversoise de commerce au Congo, afin que celle-ci diminue ses productions de caoutchouc et se concentre sur la production d’huile de palme. La compagnie est active jusqu’en 1939.2 From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

  • Industrygathering of wild growing non-wood products, non-specialised wholesale trade, trade1
  • HeadquartersAntwerp, Belgium1

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The story

Founded by Leopold II of Belgium.1

Leadership

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