Facade with Statement: The portrait of René Magritte will shape the new Mobull building in Brussels in the future – a homage to Belgian art. (Photo: Hasenkamp)
Facade with Statement: The portrait of René Magritte will shape the new Mobull building in Brussels in the future – a homage to Belgian art. (Photo: Hasenkamp)
2025-05-20

The Hasenkamp Group is continuing its growth trajectory in European art logistics. In Brussels, the Belgian subsidiary Mobull is building a new art warehouse and taking over the Antwerp specialist Scheck. According to the company, it aims to respond to the increasing demand for secure and sustainable logistics solutions for artworks with a combination of modern infrastructure and regional presence.

Reportedly, Mobull is constructing a five-story warehouse with a total of 4,000 square meters of climate-controlled space on the existing company

premises in Brussels. Completion is planned for February 2026. The building is not only intended to offer storage space but also a showroom and a restoration studio.

“With this offering, we are responding functionally and visionary to our Belgian clients' needs,” explains Marc Maertens, Managing Director of Mobull, according to company statements.

The focus of the planning is on sustainability and safety. The building will be geothermally heated, will have a solar panel system on the roof, and will be equipped

with a gas-based extinguishing system that protects artworks from water damage in the event of a fire. Additionally, a design detail sets a cultural sign: The facade will soon feature a large-format portrait of the Belgian artist René Magritte.

Alongside the construction project, Mobull has taken over the Antwerp art logistics company Scheck as of April 1, 2025. The location is now operating under the name Mobull Antwerp, with the team remaining in place. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the

market position in the economically important port city.

“Although Brussels and Antwerp are only an hour apart, our service in Antwerp was often not competitively priced. With the new location, we are closer to our customers—both geographically and economically,” says Maertens.

With these investments, the Hasenkamp Group seeks to further establish itself as a strong partner for museums, galleries, and private collectors. According to company statements, the project underscores the aim to offer art logistics that is regionally anchored and simultaneously