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MAAS Group
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Maas Group Holdings Pty Ltd
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Public
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2002
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MAAS Group Holdings (ASX: MGH) is an Australian diversified industrial services and real estate group headquartered in Dubbo, New South Wales, founded in 2002 by Wes Maas. The company operates across five reporting segments — Construction Materials, Civil Construction & Hire, Manufacturing & Equipment Sales, Residential Real Estate, and Commercial Real Estate — delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Regional Group Australia (RGA), Schwarz Excavations, JLE Electrical, Austek Roads, Austek Spray Seal, Macquarie Geotechnical, Astley's, and Brett Harvey Designs & Construction. Core offerings include quarry aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, civil earthworks, plant and equipment hire from a fleet of over 450 machines, electrical contracting for mining/tunnelling/rail, residential and commercial property development, and a plumbing/hardware retail outlet.

Revenue is generated through a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting construction firms, mining operators, government bodies and property developers via direct sales teams and competitive tendering for major infrastructure and public works. The go-to-market is project-based and quotation-driven, with the customer base spread across construction companies, mining and resources operators, infrastructure contractors, government, and property developers across eastern Australia and emerging international hubs (Indonesia, Vietnam). Following the announced February 2026 divestiture of the Construction Materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia for AUD 1.7 billion, the group is repositioning toward civil construction, manufacturing (notably electrical systems for renewables and data centres), and AI-related digital infrastructure via a parallel AUD 100 million strategic investment in AI data centre operator Firmus Technologies.

The company is publicly listed on the ASX (ticker MGH), employs over 1,200 people, and operates from more than a dozen Australian locations plus early-stage international offices. Growth has been materially scale-driven through M&A (Capital Asphalt and Cleary Bros in late 2024), and the post-divestiture entity will be a leaner, asset-light industrial services and digital infrastructure contractor.

Short descriptiontext

MAAS Group Holdings (ASX: MGH) is an Australian diversified industrial services and real estate group operating construction materials, civil construction, equipment hire, electrical manufacturing and property development across eastern Australia, serving construction, mining, government and property developer clients.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersDubbo, Australia
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Dubbo
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Australia
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Oceania
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices15 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
construction materials supply, civil construction services, earthmoving equipment hire, asphalt and concrete production, residential real estate development
Industry1 code
1Campus / Community MaaS Platforms (Universities, Business Parks, Municipal Districts)
CodeTHADALAHPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing532412
  • Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing3331
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels5031
Product category
Construction Materials and Civil Construction Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Construction Materials Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of construction aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and recycling services from quarries to construction companies and infrastructure projects

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2Civil Construction and Hire
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Civil construction services and equipment hire including 450+ machines in fleet for mining, infrastructure, and construction projects

maasgroup.com.au
3Manufacturing and Equipment Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Manufacturing of equipment and electrical systems for construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors through JLE Group subsidiary

maasgroup.com.au
4Real Estate Development
TypeOne Time License
Description

Residential and commercial real estate development through Brett Harvey Designs and Maas Group Properties divisions

maasgroup.com.au
Marketing channels1 record

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 9 records shown
1MAAS Construct
Description

Building and construction division delivering high-quality projects in regional communities

careers.maasgroup.com.au
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Core offering1 text field

MAAS Group Holdings is an Australian industrial service and real estate group operating four business segments: (1) Construction Materials — quarry products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and C&D recycling; (2) Civil Construction & Hire — earthworks, infrastructure project delivery and hire of a 450+ machine fleet; (3) Manufacturing & Equipment Sales — electrical fabrication and custom systems via JLE Group; and (4) Residential & Commercial Real Estate — land development and building through Brett Harvey Designs & Construction. Customers are construction companies, mining operators, government bodies, and property developers across Australia.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

MAAS Group Holdings is a diversified ASX-listed Australian industrial service and real estate business operating across five key segments: Construction Materials, Civil Construction & Hire, Manufacturing & Equipment Sales, Residential Real Estate, and Commercial Real Estate. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries including Regional Group Australia (construction materials), Schwarz Excavations (civil works), JLE Electrical (electrical contracting), Austek Roads (asphalt services), and Macquarie Geotechnical (geotechnical services). The Construction Materials segment was divested to Heidelberg Materials in early 2026 for AUD 1.7 billion, with the company simultaneously pivoting toward digital infrastructure through a strategic investment in AI infrastructure firm Firmus Technologies.

Product and service5 records
1Construction Materials
CategoryConstruction materials supply
Description

Quarry products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt production and construction & demolition recycling supplied to construction companies, infrastructure contractors and government projects across NSW, Queensland and Victoria. Includes aggregate quarries with combined reserves exceeding 350 million tonnes. (Segment announced for divestiture to Heidelberg Materials Australia in February 2026.)

2Civil Construction and Hire
CategoryCivil construction services and equipment hire
Description

Civil construction services including earthworks, infrastructure delivery and equipment hire from a fleet of 450+ machines, serving mining, infrastructure, and construction clients across Australia. Delivered in part through subsidiary Schwarz Excavations.

3Manufacturing and Equipment Sales
CategoryElectrical engineering, manufacturing and equipment sales
Description

Electrical fabrication, assembly and custom electrical systems for construction, renewables, data centres, mining, tunnelling and rail projects, including turn-key contracting as an authorised Level 1, 2 & 3 network service provider via subsidiary JLE Group.

4Residential Real Estate
CategoryResidential property development and home building
Description

Residential land development and home construction across regional NSW and Central Queensland, delivered from project commencement through to client handover and after-sales warranty via subsidiary Brett Harvey Designs & Construction and the MAAS Construct building division.

5Commercial Real Estate
CategoryCommercial property development
Description

Commercial property development and investment activities as part of MAAS Group's diversified real estate portfolio across Australian regional markets.

Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierMajorTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-02-05
Description

Heidelberg Materials Australia agreed to acquire Maas Group's Construction Materials division for AUD 1.7 billion (approximately EUR 950 million). The transaction includes 40 quarries, 22 ready-mix concrete plants, two asphalt operations, and a recycling site with combined reserves exceeding 350 million tonnes.

Recent move8 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeRegional player
Description

ASX-listed Australian provider of network design, construction and maintenance services to telecommunications, utilities and transport infrastructure. Overlaps with MAAS's electrical and infrastructure contracting capabilities, primarily Australia-focused.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASX-listed Australian construction materials and building products company (now private under Seventrust). Directly comparable to MAAS's divested Construction Materials division in aggregates, concrete, asphalt and quarrying across the same Australian geographies.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ASX-listed Australian construction, mining, services and PPP conglomerate (CPB Contractors, Thiess, Sedgman). Compares to MAAS's civil construction, infrastructure and mining-services businesses at the larger end of the market.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services company spanning transport, utilities, rail and mining services. Comparable to MAAS's Civil Construction & Hire and JLE electrical contracting operations across Australian government and enterprise customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASX-listed Australian cement, lime, concrete and aggregates producer. Closest pure-play peer to the Construction Materials business MAAS is selling to Heidelberg, providing a benchmark for materials-segment margins and multiples.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASX-listed Australian engineering and construction services group serving mining, energy and infrastructure. Closely comparable to MAAS's JLE electrical contracting and Schwarz Excavations civil works serving mining and resources customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The acquirer of MAAS's Construction Materials division for A$1.7bn. Global heavy building materials major with deep Australian quarry, concrete and asphalt footprint; directly comparable in product mix, customers and end markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASX-listed diversified Australian contractor across civil, mining and mining services. Direct competitor in civil construction, equipment hire and mining-related infrastructure, overlapping with MAAS's Civil Construction & Hire and mining customer base.

TypeEmerging player
Description

ASX-listed Australian modular construction and building solutions provider. Compares to MAAS's Brett Harvey Designs residential construction and Maas Group Properties development activities, particularly in regional markets.

10Empired Limited / DTI Group
TypeEmerging player
Description

Smaller Australian civil and rail infrastructure services company. Comparable as a regional civil contracting peer overlapping with MAAS's regional NSW/Queensland civil construction footprint, though at a smaller scale.

Market position
Strengths1 record

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Has app

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Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries9 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment1 record

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MAAS Group

Construction Materials and Civil Construction Servicesmaasgroup.com.au

MAAS Group Holdings (ASX: MGH) is an Australian diversified industrial services and real estate group operating construction materials, civil construction, equipment hire, electrical manufacturing and property development across eastern Australia, serving construction, mining, government and property developer clients.

What MAAS Group does

MAAS Group Holdings (ASX: MGH) is an Australian diversified industrial services and real estate group headquartered in Dubbo, New South Wales, founded in 2002 by Wes Maas. The company operates across five reporting segments — Construction Materials, Civil Construction & Hire, Manufacturing & Equipment Sales, Residential Real Estate, and Commercial Real Estate — delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Regional Group Australia (RGA), Schwarz Excavations, JLE Electrical, Austek Roads, Austek Spray Seal, Macquarie Geotechnical, Astley's, and Brett Harvey Designs & Construction. Core offerings include quarry aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, civil earthworks, plant and equipment hire from a fleet of over 450 machines, electrical contracting for mining/tunnelling/rail, residential and commercial property development, and a plumbing/hardware retail outlet.

Revenue is generated through a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting construction firms, mining operators, government bodies and property developers via direct sales teams and competitive tendering for major infrastructure and public works. The go-to-market is project-based and quotation-driven, with the customer base spread across construction companies, mining and resources operators, infrastructure contractors, government, and property developers across eastern Australia and emerging international hubs (Indonesia, Vietnam). Following the announced February 2026 divestiture of the Construction Materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia for AUD 1.7 billion, the group is repositioning toward civil construction, manufacturing (notably electrical systems for renewables and data centres), and AI-related digital infrastructure via a parallel AUD 100 million strategic investment in AI data centre operator Firmus Technologies.

The company is publicly listed on the ASX (ticker MGH), employs over 1,200 people, and operates from more than a dozen Australian locations plus early-stage international offices. Growth has been materially scale-driven through M&A (Capital Asphalt and Cleary Bros in late 2024), and the post-divestiture entity will be a leaner, asset-light industrial services and digital infrastructure contractor.

MAAS Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MAAS Group
Legal name
Maas Group Holdings Pty Ltd
Website
https://maasgroup.com.au
Company type
Public
Founded year
2002
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
MAAS Group Holdings (ASX: MGH) is an Australian diversified industrial services and real estate group operating construction materials, civil construction, equipment hire, electrical manufacturing and property development across eastern Australia, serving construction, mining, government and property developer clients.
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MAAS Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Materials and Civil Construction Services
NAICS
Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
SIC
Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
akta.pro primary industry
Campus / Community MaaS Platforms (Universities, Business Parks, Municipal Districts) (THADALAH)

Keywords

  • Construction materials supply
  • Civil construction services
  • Earthmoving equipment hire
  • Asphalt and concrete production
  • Residential real estate development

Where MAAS Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dubbo
HQ country
Australia
HQ region
Oceania

Offices15 records

Markets served

MAAS Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Construction Materials Sales: Sale of construction aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and recycling services from quarries to construction companies and infrastructure projects
  2. Civil Construction and Hire: Civil construction services and equipment hire including 450+ machines in fleet for mining, infrastructure, and construction projects
  3. Manufacturing and Equipment Sales: Manufacturing of equipment and electrical systems for construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors through JLE Group subsidiary
  4. Real Estate Development: Residential and commercial real estate development through Brett Harvey Designs and Maas Group Properties divisions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

MAAS Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MAAS Group Holdings is an Australian industrial service and real estate group operating four business segments: (1) Construction Materials — quarry products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and C&D recycling; (2) Civil Construction & Hire — earthworks, infrastructure project delivery and hire of a 450+ machine fleet; (3) Manufacturing & Equipment Sales — electrical fabrication and custom systems via JLE Group; and (4) Residential & Commercial Real Estate — land development and building through Brett Harvey Designs & Construction. Customers are construction companies, mining operators, government bodies, and property developers across Australia.

Product overview

MAAS Group Holdings is a diversified ASX-listed Australian industrial service and real estate business operating across five key segments: Construction Materials, Civil Construction & Hire, Manufacturing & Equipment Sales, Residential Real Estate, and Commercial Real Estate. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries including Regional Group Australia (construction materials), Schwarz Excavations (civil works), JLE Electrical (electrical contracting), Austek Roads (asphalt services), and Macquarie Geotechnical (geotechnical services). The Construction Materials segment was divested to Heidelberg Materials in early 2026 for AUD 1.7 billion, with the company simultaneously pivoting toward digital infrastructure through a strategic investment in AI infrastructure firm Firmus Technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MAAS Construct: Building and construction division delivering high-quality projects in regional communities
  • Regional Group Australia (RGA)
  • JLE Group
  • Schwarz Excavations
  • Austek Roads
  • Austek Spray Seal
  • Macquarie Geotechnical
  • Astley's
  • Brett Harvey Designs & Construction

Products and services

  • Construction Materials Quarry products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt production and construction & demolition recycling supplied to construction companies, infrastructure contractors and government projects across NSW, Queensland and Victoria. Includes aggregate quarries with combined reserves exceeding 350 million tonnes. (Segment announced for divestiture to Heidelberg Materials Australia in February 2026.)
  • Civil Construction and Hire Civil construction services including earthworks, infrastructure delivery and equipment hire from a fleet of 450+ machines, serving mining, infrastructure, and construction clients across Australia. Delivered in part through subsidiary Schwarz Excavations.
  • Manufacturing and Equipment Sales Electrical fabrication, assembly and custom electrical systems for construction, renewables, data centres, mining, tunnelling and rail projects, including turn-key contracting as an authorised Level 1, 2 & 3 network service provider via subsidiary JLE Group.
  • Residential Real Estate Residential land development and home construction across regional NSW and Central Queensland, delivered from project commencement through to client handover and after-sales warranty via subsidiary Brett Harvey Designs & Construction and the MAAS Construct building division.
  • Commercial Real Estate Commercial property development and investment activities as part of MAAS Group's diversified real estate portfolio across Australian regional markets.

Companies that use MAAS Group

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

MAAS Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

MAAS Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Heidelberg Materials AustraliamajorOthers · 5 February 2026Heidelberg Materials Australia agreed to acquire Maas Group's Construction Materials division for AUD 1.7 billion (approximately EUR 950 million). The transaction includes 40 quarries, 22 ready-mix concrete plants, two asphalt operations, and a recycling site with combined reserves exceeding 350 million tonnes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

MAAS Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Service Stream Limited: ASX-listed Australian provider of network design, construction and maintenance services to telecommunications, utilities and transport infrastructure. Overlaps with MAAS's electrical and infrastructure contracting capabilities, primarily Australia-focused.

Direct peers

  • Boral Limited: ASX-listed Australian construction materials and building products company (now private under Seventrust). Directly comparable to MAAS's divested Construction Materials division in aggregates, concrete, asphalt and quarrying across the same Australian geographies.
  • Adbri Limited: ASX-listed Australian cement, lime, concrete and aggregates producer. Closest pure-play peer to the Construction Materials business MAAS is selling to Heidelberg, providing a benchmark for materials-segment margins and multiples.
  • Monadelphous Group Limited: ASX-listed Australian engineering and construction services group serving mining, energy and infrastructure. Closely comparable to MAAS's JLE electrical contracting and Schwarz Excavations civil works serving mining and resources customers.
  • Heidelberg Materials Australia: The acquirer of MAAS's Construction Materials division for A$1.7bn. Global heavy building materials major with deep Australian quarry, concrete and asphalt footprint; directly comparable in product mix, customers and end markets.
  • NRW Holdings Limited: ASX-listed diversified Australian contractor across civil, mining and mining services. Direct competitor in civil construction, equipment hire and mining-related infrastructure, overlapping with MAAS's Civil Construction & Hire and mining customer base.

Broad incumbents

  • CIMIC Group Limited: ASX-listed Australian construction, mining, services and PPP conglomerate (CPB Contractors, Thiess, Sedgman). Compares to MAAS's civil construction, infrastructure and mining-services businesses at the larger end of the market.
  • Downer EDI Limited: ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services company spanning transport, utilities, rail and mining services. Comparable to MAAS's Civil Construction & Hire and JLE electrical contracting operations across Australian government and enterprise customers.

Emerging players

  • Fleetwood Limited: ASX-listed Australian modular construction and building solutions provider. Compares to MAAS's Brett Harvey Designs residential construction and Maas Group Properties development activities, particularly in regional markets.
  • Empired Limited / DTI Group: Smaller Australian civil and rail infrastructure services company. Comparable as a regional civil contracting peer overlapping with MAAS's regional NSW/Queensland civil construction footprint, though at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

MAAS Group social profiles

Digital presence

MAAS Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MAAS Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

MAAS Group subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries9 records

MAAS Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MAAS Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MAAS Group

What does MAAS Group do?

MAAS Group Holdings is an Australian industrial service and real estate group operating four business segments: (1) Construction Materials — quarry products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and C&D recycling; (2) Civil Construction & Hire — earthworks, infrastructure project delivery and hire of a 450+ machine fleet; (3) Manufacturing & Equipment Sales — electrical fabrication and custom systems via JLE Group; and (4) Residential & Commercial Real Estate — land development and building through Brett Harvey Designs & Construction. Customers are construction companies, mining operators, government bodies, and property developers across Australia.

Is MAAS Group a public or private company?

MAAS Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was MAAS Group founded?

MAAS Group was founded in 2002. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is MAAS Group based?

MAAS Group is headquartered in Dubbo, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does MAAS Group make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Construction Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are civil Construction and Hire, manufacturing and Equipment Sales and real Estate Development.

Who are MAAS Group's main competitors?

Service Stream Limited is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Boral Limited, Adbri Limited, Monadelphous Group Limited, Heidelberg Materials Australia and NRW Holdings Limited. Broad incumbents are CIMIC Group Limited and Downer EDI Limited. Emerging players are Fleetwood Limited and Empired Limited / DTI Group.

Does MAAS Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for MAAS Group.

What industry is MAAS Group in?

MAAS Group's product category is Construction Materials and Civil Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THADALAH, Campus / Community MaaS Platforms (Universities, Business Parks, Municipal Districts). Its NAICS code is 532412 and its SIC code is 5031.

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Investing.comAustralia’s Maas Group extends slide after Firmus scraps $5 bln IPOMaas Group shares fell 6.7% to A$4.63 after Firmus, its AI data centre operator, scrapped a $5 billion IPO. Maas holds a 3.2% stake and has committed A$300 million, with significant commercial exposure to Firmus's planned data centres.The AustralianASX200 rises despite Firmus IPO collapse and Wall Street lossesThe ASX200 rose 0.6% to 8716.6 points on Friday, led by tech and consumer discretionary sectors, despite Firmus' IPO collapse and Wall Street losses. The All Tech Index gained 2%, while Telstra fell 1.8% on SpaceX's network purchase. Maas Group, a Firmus stakeholder, posted a 33% weekly slide.The Times of IndiaGlobal Market: Maas Group shares plunge 11% after Nvidia-backed Firmus scraps $5 billion IPOMaas Group shares fell 10.7% to A$4.43 after Firmus withdrew its IPO, citing market volatility. Maas holds a 3.2% stake and has A$1.1 billion in work orders with Firmus, though the IPO's cancellation adds uncertainty to Firmus's valuation and funding strategy.MarketScreenerMAAS Fires on All Cylinders but How Long Can its Momentum Last?MAAS reported FY26 revenue of AUD 634.2m, up 29.8% year-on-year, and EBITDA of AUD 183.7m, up 92.3%. The company's electrical segment expanded into data centres and grid infrastructure, with an order book of AUD 1.2bn. Analysts rate it a Buy, but the stock trades below its historical valuation multiple.The future of tradingAustralia's Maas Group touches record high on Firmus deal with MetaMaas Group shares rose 3.2% to A$7.090, a record high, after its stake in Firmus Technologies inked agreements with Meta for GPU compute capacity at AI data centres. Firmus, backed by Nvidia with OpenAI as an anchor customer, is preparing a $5 billion IPO. Maas Group shares have gained 29% year-to-date.Simply Wall StWhy MAAS Group Holdings (ASX:MGH) Is Up 12.6% After A$1.7b Asset Sale And Record EarningsMAAS Group Holdings reported full-year 2026 results with record underlying EBITDA of A$300.3 million and approved the A$1.70 billion sale of its Construction Materials business. The company launched a capital management framework prioritizing share buybacks to reshape its business mix following the divestment.ION AnalyticsAustralian dealmakers highlight opportunities in AI 'picks-and-shovels' businessesAustralian dealmakers are increasingly targeting investment in AI data centre infrastructure businesses—the 'picks and shovels' of the AI boom—such as electrical contractors, cabling providers, and connectivity services, as highlighted by Nash Capital's AUD 20m investment in Prime Group. Australia has emerged as the world's second largest data centre investment destination, with USD 6.7bn in capital deployment in 2024 and a projected investment pipeline exceeding AUD 155bn by 2035, according to Westpac. ASX-listed companies including Tasmea, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering, NRW, and Maas Group are actively pursuing acquisitions to capture market share in this sector, consolidating a fragmented supplier base that data centre operators require to be tier-1 players with 250+ staff.CdrecyclerHeidelberg Materials to acquire Maas Group’s construction materials businessHeidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings for AUD1.7 billion (approximately $1.2 billion). The acquisition includes over 1,000 employees, 40 quarries with combined reserves exceeding 350 million tons, 22 ready-mixed concrete plants, two asphalt operations, and a recycling site located across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.The Times of IndiaS&P/ASX 200 edges lower as Australian shares lose momentum after two days of rally; Gold stocks drop over 4 per cent, check top gainers-losers and how different sectors performedThe S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.43% (38.60 points) to 8,889.20 on February 5, 2026, ending a two-session rally as base and precious metal miners slid on weaker commodity prices, with gold stocks dropping 4.6% and the broader mining sub-index sliding 3.7%. Top iron ore miners BHP Group and Rio Tinto fell 3.9% and 1.4% respectively from lifetime peaks, while Treasury Wine Estates led gainers with a 6.98% rise. Construction firm Maas Group tumbled 26.6% after announcing the sale of its building materials division to Heidelberg Materials for up to A$1.7 billion ($1.18 billion).IndustryqldMaas sheds building materials arm in $1.7bn dealHeidelberg Materials Australia has entered a $1.703 billion deal to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings (ASX:MGH), covering 40 quarries, 22 ready-mix concrete plants, two asphalt operations, one C&D recycling site, and associated geotechnical and earthmoving businesses with about 1,140 employees. The transaction, expected to complete in H2 2024 subject to ACCC, FIRB, and shareholder approvals, will significantly expand Heidelberg Materials Australia's footprint across Eastern Australia. Maas Group simultaneously announced a $100 million strategic investment in Firmus Grid, a next-generation AI infrastructure developer, as it pivots toward digital infrastructure and electrification markets.