We are pleased to welcome Nicolas and Julie as our new Techno Metal Post dealers for the Liège region and surrounding areas in Belgium. Since meeting in 2020, they have formed a strong team both personally and professionally, alongside their two children: Victor (4 years old) and Rose (7 months old).
When he settled in the eastern part of Belgium, Nicolas discovered the area he was moving to was where his ancestors had lived—an unexpected connection that makes this new chapter more meaningful to him. More surprising still: Julie’s great-great-grandfather had the same name as him—Nicolas Weykmans. He told us with a laugh, “I found that out two weeks ago!...and thought that was really cool!”
Nicolas didn’t originally come from the trades. He describes himself as more of a literary type, drawn to subjects like language and history. After spending fifteen years playing in a metal band and touring across Europe, he transitioned into working in a foundry and gained experience with welding and plumbing before focusing on becoming an industrial pipefitter.
It was while designing a new carport model that he realized the challenges of traditional foundations. As he searched for a foundation solution, some friends told him about helical piles. Intrigued, he did some research and came across Techno Metal Post. “How come I’d never heard of this before? I was shocked!”
One thing led to another, and he met Pierre Lecocq from Techno Pieux Belux, eventually becoming a Techno Pieux dealer in Liège.
He has one particularly vivid memory from his training in France:
“I was treated like royalty! They answered all the questions I had, and for the first time, I got to test and work with the machines. It was great.”
As for Julie's early years, she studied biotechnology, a field of study that links nature and science, which she has always been passionate about. Later on, after working in the beauty industry and as a medical pedicurist, and then as a housekeeper following the birth of their children, she discovered Techno Metal Post through Nicolas. Impressed by the warm, supportive and family-oriented atmosphere at Techno Pieux in France, she’s now part of the team alongside Nicolas on this professional journey. She tells us, “We feel supported and well taken care of… it really is like a family.”
Together, Nicolas and Julie make up a dynamic team, dedicated to providing you with a reliable service and the ideal foundation solution for all your projects. Their territory covers Liège, Verviers, Visé, and the surrounding areas—regions that are particularly well-suited for the installation of helical piles. We wish them great success in growing Techno Pieux Liège and are delighted to have them on board!
