Maccaferri

Name

Maccaferri

Legal name

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

Website

https://maccaferri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Officine Maccaferri is a 140-year-old Italian multinational that designs, manufactures, and supplies geosynthetics, wire mesh systems, rockfall barriers, and integrated tunnelling solutions to mining, transportation, oil and gas, environmental, and coastal engineering projects across 130+ countries via 70 subsidiaries and 20 factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geosynthetics and Civil Engineering Materials

akta.pro primary industry

Slope Stabilization & Landslide Mitigation (Soil Nailing, Shotcrete, Reinforced Slopes) (IMAFAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakwaters, Seawalls & Coastal Defense Structures (IMAFAJAC), Ground Improvement & Soil Stabilization (DSM, Vibro, Grouting, Reinforcement) (IMAFAOAC), Tunneling & Underground Geotechnics (Ground Treatment, Support, NATM/SEM Interfaces) (IMAFAOAJ), Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN), Revetments, Groynes & Beach Nourishment (IMAFAJAD)

Keywords

• Geosynthetic products
• Rockfall protection systems
• Civil engineering solutions
• Erosion control materials
• Retaining wall systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geosynthetic and Wire Mesh Products: Maccaferri generates primary revenue through the manufacture and sale of geosynthetic products including gabions, geogrids, geomembranes, rockfall barriers, and wire mesh systems. These are sold as products for civil engineering and construction projects worldwide.
2. Engineering Design and Technical Services: The company provides engineering design support, technical consulting, and custom solution development for complex civil engineering projects. This includes design software, project-specific engineering calculations, and on-site technical assistance.
3. Integrated Tunneling Solutions: Following the acquisition of CPT Group, Maccaferri offers integrated tunneling technologies including automated tunnel ribs, drainage systems, and GFRP solutions for underground construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maccaferri designs, manufactures, and supplies engineered geosynthetic products, double-twist wire mesh systems, rockfall protection barriers, and reinforced soil structures for civil, geotechnical, and environmental construction projects. The company delivers integrated solutions spanning soil reinforcement, slope stabilization, erosion and sediment control, coastal and marine protection, tunnel reinforcement, and natural hazard mitigation, complemented by engineering design support, technical consulting, and IoT-enabled monitoring (HELLOMAC).

Product overview

Maccaferri is a comprehensive civil and geotechnical engineering solutions provider with over 140 years of history. The company operates a multi-product portfolio organized into distinct categories: geosynthetics (including geogrids, geomembranes, geotextiles, geocells, drainage composites, and erosion control mats like MacGrid AR, Biaxial Geogrids, MonoAxial GeoGrids, Polymeric Geomembranes, GCL, GeoMats); rockfall protection and natural hazard mitigation systems (including Rockfall Barriers ranging from 35 kJ to 9000 kJ, Debris Flow Barriers, MacArmour & SteelGrid, Panels, Netting, Erdox Snow, Snow Fencing, MacMat HS); traditional double-twist wire products (Gabions, Reno Mattress Plus, RenoMesh, TerraMesh, FlexMac DT); marine and coastal solutions (MACRES, SubMac, ACBM, SARMAC, Synthetic Marine Solutions); retaining wall systems (MACWALL, TerraMesh); tunnelling solutions (Automated Tunnel Ribs, Drain Pipes, Valves, GFRP Solutions); safety and security barriers (EBS MAC, MacSafe, Road Safety Barriers, Fencing Systems); aquaculture systems (KikkoNet); and IoT-enabled monitoring (HELLOMAC). The company also offers design software and a Knowledge Centre for technical support. This integrated approach enables Maccaferri to address complex engineering challenges across mining, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, coastal works, and urban development sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maccaferri Futura: Sustainability initiative and project focused on environmental sustainability, also refers to a Class40 sailing yacht competing in ocean races.
• Mac.RO Systems
• TerraMesh
• MACWALL
• HELLOMAC

Products and services

• HELLOMAC

Quantifiable outcome

• Rockfall barriers can withstand impacts up to 20,000 kJ with reinforced soil embankment design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Maccaferri invested in the Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc. plant, leading to the inauguration of a new multi-technology North American production facility in Fort Lawn, South Carolina. This partnership expanded Maccaferri's North American manufacturing capabilities.
• CPT GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Maccaferri acquired CPT Group to strengthen its leadership in integrated tunnelling technologies. This acquisition adds tunnel consolidation, reinforcement, and GFRP solutions to Maccaferri's portfolio.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tensar International (a CMC company): Direct peer in geosynthetics and geogrids for soil stabilization, basal reinforcement, and pavement applications. Competes head-to-head with Maccaferri's Biaxial Geogrids, MonoAxial GeoGrids, and MacGrid AR across transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Huesker: German manufacturer of geosynthetics including geogrids, geotextiles, and composite products for civil engineering and mining. Closest direct European competitor to Maccaferri in soil reinforcement, retaining structures, and basal reinforcement applications.
• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of geosynthetics (Bentofix GCLs, Secugrid geogrids, Secutex geotextiles) for civil engineering, environmental, and hydraulic applications. Comparable global player in the same specialty construction materials category.
• Solmax (including TenCate Geosynthetics): Direct peer in geosynthetics manufacturing, including geomembranes, geotextiles, and GCLs for environmental containment, mining, and civil engineering. Competes with Maccaferri's Polymeric Geomembranes, GCL, and drainage geocomposites.
• GSE Environmental (Solmax GSE): Specialist in geomembranes and geosynthetic liners for landfills, mining, and environmental containment. Direct overlap with Maccaferri's polymeric geomembranes and GCL product lines in environmental protection applications.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: US-based provider of engineered solutions for site development, transportation, and water infrastructure including erosion control, retaining walls, and stormwater products. Comparable product portfolio and customer base in North American infrastructure.
• Strata Systems: Manufacturer of geosynthetics including geogrids, geotextiles, and soil reinforcement products for transportation, mining, and civil infrastructure. Direct competitor in basal reinforcement and slope stabilization categories.

Broad incumbents

• Keller Group plc: UK-listed global geotechnical contractor offering ground improvement, foundations, and earth retention services. Broad incumbent in geotechnical construction with adjacent rather than direct product overlap with Maccaferri.
• Bekaert: Global steel wire and cord products company with significant activity in construction and industrial applications including fencing and reinforcement. Adjacent incumbent with related steel wire product portfolio but broader industrial focus.
• Freyssinet (Vinci Construction): Global specialist contractor within Vinci providing structural repair, prestressing, and ground engineering solutions. Broad incumbent in civil engineering with overlap in geotechnical and tunneling categories where Maccaferri competes via CPT Group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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