We are delighted to welcome Nicolas and Julie as our new Techno Metal Post dealers for the Liège region and its surrounding areas in Belgium. Since meeting in 2020, they have formed a strong partnership both personally and professionally, alongside their two children: Victor (aged 4) and Rose (7 months).
When Nicolas settled in the eastern part of Belgium, he discovered that the area he was moving to was in fact where his ancestors had lived—an unexpected connection that gives this new chapter an even deeper meaning. Even more surprising: His great-great-grandfather also shared the exact 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 did not originally come from a trade background. He describes himself as more of a literary type, drawn to subjects such as language and history. After spending fifteen years playing in a metal band and touring across Europe, he later worked in a foundry and gained experience in welding and plumbing before focusing on becoming an industrial pipefitter.
It was while designing a new carport model that he became aware of the limitations of traditional foundations. As he searched for an alternative foundation solution, some friends told him about helical piles. Intrigued, he began looking into it 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 recalls one particularly memorable moment from his training in France:
“I was treated like royalty! They answered all the questions I had, and for the first time, I was able to test and work with the machines. It was brilliant.”
As for Julie, she studied biotechnology—a field that links nature and science, two subjects 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-like atmosphere at Techno Pieux in France, she is now part of the team alongside Nicolas on this professional journey. She tells us, “We feel supported and well looked after… it really is like a family.”
Together, Nicolas and Julie form a dynamic team, committed to offering dependable service and the ideal foundation solution for all your projects. Their territory covers Liège, Verviers, Visé, and the surrounding areas—regions particularly well suited to the installation of helical piles. We wish them every success in developing Techno Pieux Liège and are thrilled they have joined us!
