De Groot en Visser

What De Groot en Visser does

De Groot & Visser BV is a Dutch specialist facade contractor founded in 1980 and headquartered in Gorinchem, Netherlands. The company designs, engineers, produces and installs custom building envelopes — primarily prefabricated element facades, Schücco aluminium curtain walls, and window frame systems — for utility, residential, renovation and infrastructure projects across the Netherlands. Its customer base is concentrated among Dutch construction developers and general contractors (BAM Nederland, SPIE, VORM & EDGE, Wijnen Bouwgroep) and institutional owners such as the European Medicines Agency and Hogeschool Rotterdam, with landmark projects including the EMA headquarters, Wonderwoods Utrecht, The Pulse of Amsterdam and the Schiphol P3 parking garage.

The company operates a project-based, tender-driven B2B model in which each facade is custom-engineered to project specifications and manufactured in-house using two CNC production lines installed since 2008. It differentiates on sustainability credentials — low-carbon and ultra-low-carbon aluminium (37% and 68% CO2 reduction respectively), Schücco Carbon Control certification, ISO 9001/14001, VCA**, Safety Culture Ladder Step 3, FSC/PEFC and CE EN 16034 fire certification — and is positioning into circular construction through the Bicoskin and Ciskin product lines launched in 2023 with Circular Facade Company. A maintenance-contract overlay (functional, aesthetic and 24/7 emergency service) adds a recurring layer to the predominantly one-time project revenue.

In 2024 De Groot & Visser was acquired by the French-Swiss construction group Léon Grosse and simultaneously joined the Weclad-alliantie, the leading European alliance for sustainable architectural facades. The company is led since 1 December 2025 by a three-person board (CEO Peter Thijssen, Commercial Technical Director Koen Kitslaar, Operations Director Bert Schlösser), with founder Anita de Groot stepping back from daily operations. The company employs 51–100 people and operates exclusively in the Dutch market.

Name

De Groot en Visser

Legal name

De Groot & Visser BV

Website

https://degrootenvisser.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

De Groot & Visser is a Dutch specialist facade contractor designing, manufacturing and installing custom prefabricated element facades, Schücco curtain walls and window frame systems for construction developers, general contractors and institutional owners across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facade Construction & Building Envelope Systems

NAICS

Siding Contractors (238170), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Facade construction
• Curtain wall systems
• Prefabricated facades
• Building envelope solutions
• Facade renovation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facade Construction Services: Design, engineering, production, and installation of custom facades for commercial and residential construction projects. Revenue is project-based, typically through competitive tendering on construction projects as a specialist trade contractor.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance contracts for facades and frames, including functional maintenance, aesthetic maintenance, and 24/7 service contracts. These provide recurring revenue from existing building owners and property managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Groot & Visser designs, engineers, produces, and installs custom building facades for the Dutch construction market. Core offerings include prefabricated element facades (Prefabgevels) for utility and residential buildings, Schücco aluminium curtain wall systems, window frames, and integrated PV facades, complemented by facade renovation/transformation services and ongoing maintenance contracts. The company delivers complete project responsibility from initial design through engineering, in-house production (CNC manufacturing), installation, and post-completion upkeep.

Product overview

De Groot & Visser is a facade construction company offering an integrated portfolio of facade solutions for utility, residential, renovation, and transformation projects. The core offerings include prefabricated element facades (Prefabgevels), curtain wall systems using Schüco technology, custom window frames, and comprehensive maintenance services. The company differentiates through sustainable materials including low carbon and ultra low carbon aluminum, Cosentino Dekton facade panels, and circular solutions through the Bicoskin and Ciskin brands. Projects span from large-scale infrastructure (Schiphol P3 parking garage) to educational buildings (Hogeschool Rotterdam Museumpark) and residential towers (Wonderwoods Utrecht, The Pulse of Amsterdam), with engineering, production, and installation handled in-house from their Gorinchem facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Prefabgevels (Prefabricated Element Facades) Prefabricated element facades for utility construction that reduce building time and costs while ensuring optimal quality. Each design is custom-made, incorporating aesthetic and functional requirements into the technical design with complete project responsibility from design to installation.
• Utiliteit- en Woningbouw Gevels en Kozijnen (Utility and Residential Facades & Window Frames) Custom facade and window frame solutions for residential and utility construction, featuring high insulation values and energy generation through integrated solar panels, meeting BENG (Nearly Energy Neutral Buildings) requirements for energy-neutral construction.
• Renovatie en Transformatie (Facade Renovation and Transformation) Facade renovation and transformation services that modernize existing buildings with innovative sustainability techniques to meet future climate requirements, typically saving approximately one-third of costs compared to new construction.
• Onderhoud (Facade Maintenance Services) Comprehensive maintenance services including functional, aesthetic, and 24/7 emergency contracts to keep facades technically optimal and visually maintained, extending lifespan and reducing energy consumption. Recurring subscription revenue stream from existing building owners and property managers.
• Schücco Vliesgevels en Systemen (Schücco Curtain Wall Systems) Schücco aluminium curtain wall systems and facade profiles, including Schücco AWS/ADS facade systems with fire-resistant specifications, applied through De Groot & Visser's Schücco Carbon Control certified production.
• Elementgevels (Element Facades with Dekton Finishes) Prefabricated element facades with various finishes including Cosentino Dekton ultra-compact surface plates, low-carbon aluminium framing, and triple glazing for superior insulation, used in landmark projects including Hogeschool Rotterdam Museumpark (1,710 element facades).
• Bicoskin (Circular Element Facade Brand) Sustainable element facade system introduced in 2023 as part of the company's circular facade solutions portfolio, developed in partnership with Circular Facade Company (Ciskin).
• Ciskin (Circular Element Facade Brand) Partner brand for sustainable element facades, introduced in 2023 and co-developed through partnership with Circular Facade Company (Circular Facade Company).
• Low Carbon Aluminium Facade Materials Aluminium with minimum 37% CO2 reduction compared to conventional aluminium, achieved through efficient production processes and high recycled material content, fully recyclable without quality loss for circular facade construction. Available with Schücco Carbon Control certification.
• Ultra Low Carbon Aluminium Facade Materials Advanced aluminium variant achieving approximately 68% CO2 reduction compared to traditional aluminium, representing the next step in environmentally friendly facade construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of minimum 37% with low carbon aluminium vs. conventional aluminium
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Léon GrossecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, De Groot & Visser was acquired by Léon Grosse, a major construction and real estate group. This acquisition allows the company to further strengthen its position in the Dutch market and better serve customers with technically advanced and future-proof facade solutions. The company now operates as part of the Léon Grosse group.
• WecladcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeclad is the leading international alliance for sustainable architectural facades in Europe. De Groot & Visser is a member of this alliance, allowing them to bundle strengths and collectively build the facades of tomorrow: circular, sustainable, and of the highest quality level.
• SchücocoreTechnology or IntegrationSchüco is a leading supplier of aluminium facade systems. De Groot & Visser applies Schüco curtain wall systems and has received the Schüco Carbon Control certificate, providing insight into CO2 impact of applied aluminium and supporting sustainable facade construction.
• Stevens van DijckminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStevens van Dijck acts as the project manager for the Hogeschool Rotterdam Museumpark renovation project, coordinating the various parties involved in the renovation.
• Dutch Green Building CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Groot & Visser was the first facade builder to join the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) in 2009, demonstrating early commitment to sustainable building practices in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WICONA (Hydro Building Systems): WICONA (formerly Sapa Building Systems) is a major European aluminium building systems brand under Hydro Building Systems, supplying curtain walls, windows and doors. It is a closely comparable aluminium facade systems provider serving the same commercial and residential segments as De Groot en Visser across Europe.
• Seele Group: Seele is a German specialist in complex glass and metal facade engineering for high-end commercial, cultural and residential buildings. It is a directly comparable specialist facade contractor serving complex architectural projects at the upper end of the market in which De Groot en Visser also competes.
• Josef Gartner GmbH: Josef Gartner is a German-based specialist facade construction firm known for high-end architectural facades on landmark European projects. It is a directly comparable specialist contractor to De Groot en Visser in terms of scope (curtain walls, unitised facades) and customer profile (institutional/commercial).
• Reynaers Aluminium: Reynaers is a leading Belgian manufacturer and supplier of aluminium solutions for windows, doors, sliding systems and curtain walls. It provides the same aluminium facade systems used by De Groot en Visser, serving overlapping residential and commercial construction markets across Europe.
• Aluprof SA: Aluprof is a major Polish aluminium systems manufacturer for windows, doors, and facades with a growing European footprint. It is a direct competitor in aluminium facade solutions for both residential and commercial construction, comparable to De Groot en Visser's prefab element offerings.
• Heroal: Heroal is a German manufacturer of aluminium systems for windows, doors, facades and sun protection. Comparable to De Groot en Visser's aluminium facade and window-frame business with overlapping end-markets across residential and commercial construction in the DACH region.
• Technal (Norsk Hydro Building Systems): Technal is a French-origin manufacturer of aluminium window, door and facade systems now part of Hydro Building Systems. It directly competes with the suppliers and solution-sets used by De Groot en Visser across European residential and commercial construction.

Broad incumbents

• Permasteelisa Group: Permasteelisa is one of the world's largest facade engineering and installation firms, operating globally on iconic skyscraper and commercial projects. It is a much larger incumbent in the same curtain wall / prefabricated facade construction market that De Groot en Visser serves, with overlapping Dutch and European institutional clients.
• Kawneer (Arconic Architectural Products): Kawneer is a major global supplier of architectural aluminium products including curtain walls, windows, and storefronts, now under Arconic. It serves commercial construction customers that overlap with De Groot en Visser's institutional and developer base, making it a broadly comparable incumbent.

Others

• Schüco International KG: Schüco is De Groot en Visser's primary technology partner, supplying Schüco AWS/ADS curtain wall and window-frame systems and issuing the Carbon Control certificate. It is the upstream systems supplier (and adjacent competitor in complete facade solutions) for the Dutch facade market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles4 records

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