Construx

What Construx does

Construx, headquartered in Hulste, Belgium, is a vertically integrated international group that designs, manufactures, and supplies moulds, automated production systems, and formwork for the precast concrete and on-site construction industries. The company's core offering spans steel moulds, auto-reactive casting beds with integrated prestressing anchors, carousel-based circulation plants, and complete turnkey precast factories, engineered internally by a team of 80 design engineers through a 12-step process from 3D concept to after-sales service. Operations extend across 12 facilities in Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Romania, with a combined 208,000m² site footprint and 72,000m² of production floor space.

The company operates through six specialized brands (Construx Precast, Weckenmann, Construx Infra, CBE, Construx Rental, and Acimex) that together cover the full concrete process chain: precast moulds, automated circulation and stationary production plants, tunnel segment carousel systems, custom formwork for civil engineering, vacuum and mechanical handling equipment, and short- or long-term rental of 60,000m² of formwork panels. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales on a custom project-quote basis, supplemented by rental services and professional engineering/project management fees. The customer base spans precast manufacturers (Belgian, Hungarian, Canadian, Indonesian clients), construction contractors (Hoger Sp. z.o.o., KREAR), and infrastructure developers (DST Group Portugal, Kolmont/Cordeel for Belgian monument works), with project delivery in more than 120 countries.

The business has scaled from €1 million in revenue and 8 employees at founding in 2003 to over €100 million and 700+ employees by 2026, through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions (Concrete Systems 2012, Dijkhor 2014, Weckenmann 2023, CBE and Acimex 2025). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales managers covering Benelux, Germany, France, Poland, and Hungary with exclusive 25% equity partnerships and sales agents in Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Hungary; brand building is supported by active participation in industry trade fairs across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, plus a multi-language digital presence with B2B visitor identification via Leadinfo.

Name

Construx

Legal name

CONSTRUX bv

Website

https://construx.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Construx is a Belgian vertically integrated group that designs and manufactures steel moulds, auto-reactive casting beds, carousel precast production plants, and formwork systems for precast concrete manufacturers, on-site contractors, and infrastructure developers worldwide, operating through six specialized brands across 12 European facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete formwork and precast moulds

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Precast concrete moulds
• Formwork systems
• Precast production plants
• Tunnel segment moulds
• Concrete handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulste

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mould and formwork manufacturing and sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of precast moulds and on-site formwork systems. Includes steel moulds, aluminum formwork, custom formwork solutions, and specialized equipment for concrete production.
2. Rental services: Rental of formwork panels and equipment with 60,000m² of formwork panels available for rental. Multiple rental depots across Belgium, Netherlands, and Romania.
3. Stationary and carousel production plant systems: Design and installation of complete automated production plants including prestressing beds, casting systems, and related machinery for precast manufacturing facilities worldwide.
4. Engineering and project management services: Complete solutions from customer demand through 12 steps including 3D design, calculation, 2D production drawings, production, testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Construx designs, manufactures, and delivers precast concrete moulds, custom on-site formwork systems, and automated production plants for the construction industry. Through six specialised brands the group provides the complete concrete process chain — steel moulds and formwork panels, carousel and stationary precast plants, auto-reactive casting beds, tunnel-segment moulds, and vacuum/mechanical handling equipment — along with engineering, installation, and after-sales services. Customers include precast concrete manufacturers, on-site concrete contractors, and civil-engineering infrastructure builders worldwide.

Product overview

Construx is a vertically integrated international group offering comprehensive concrete construction solutions through six specialized brands. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the core offering spans the full concrete process chain from precast moulds and automated production plants (Weckenmann) to custom infrastructure formwork (Construx Infra) and on-site solutions (Construx Rental). The six brands work as an integrated ecosystem: Construx Precast provides moulds for precast production, Weckenmann supplies automated circulation and stationary precast installations, CBE focuses on tunnel segment moulds and carousel systems, Acimex delivers vacuum and mechanical handling systems, Construx Infra delivers custom formwork for civil engineering, and Construx Rental provides formwork equipment for hire and sale. Supporting products include Tricon steel formwork, Conalu aluminium panel formwork, Easydeck floor formwork, Mega wall formwork, auto-reactive casting beds, and various handling equipment including lifting, tilting, and turning systems. The company has evolved from mechanical concepts to complex electromechanical designs and advanced automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tricon: Steel formwork system developed and produced internally by Construx
• Conalu
• Mega
• Easydeck
• Weckenmann
• CBE
• Acimex

Products and services

• Construx Precast moulds and equipment Steel moulds, adjustable beam moulds, and custom moulds for efficient production of precast concrete beams, columns, panels, and other elements; sold to precast concrete manufacturers.
• Weckenmann automated circulation and stationary precast plants Automated carousel-based circulation plants, stationary precast installations, self-reacting casting beds, and complete production line equipment for high-volume precast manufacturing, including railway sleepers and beam elements.
• Construx Infra custom formwork Custom formwork solutions for civil engineering and infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, and monumental structures; supplied to specialist contractors and infrastructure developers.
• CBE tunnel segment moulds and carousel systems Moulds and carousel-based production systems for precast concrete tunnel segments and related handling solutions; sold to tunnel and infrastructure contractors worldwide.
• Construx Rental formwork and equipment hire Rental and sale of formwork panels, scaffolding, and related equipment for on-site concrete construction; available to construction companies through a depot network in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Romania.
• Acimex vacuum and mechanical handling systems Vacuum lifters, mechanical turning devices, and specialised handling equipment for lifting, rotating, and tilting precast concrete elements during production and installation.
• Tricon steel formwork system A robust and versatile steel formwork system developed and produced by Construx for various concrete construction applications; available across multiple markets.
• Conalu aluminium panel formwork Versatile and quick-to-deploy aluminium panel formwork system suitable for all concrete construction projects; designed for fast assembly and re-use.
• Mega wall formwork with stainless steel plating Large-scale wall formwork system with stainless steel facing for high-quality concrete surfaces in demanding wall applications.
• Easydeck aluminium floor formwork Modular aluminium floor formwork system designed for rapid assembly and safe, simple demoulding; used for floor and ceiling concrete casting on construction sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600mm free space between radiator block and formwork facilitates efficient strand cutting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBE GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025100% acquisition completed in 2025 of CBE Group, a world leader in moulds and carousel systems for prefab tunnel segments, based in Saint-Avertin, France.
• AcimexcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025100% acquisition completed in 2025 of Acimex, specialist in vacuum and mechanical lifting and handling systems, based in France.
• JB ConcreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partnership established in 2024 with JB Concrete based in Tours, France. Agent for France market.
• Weckenmann AnlagentechnikcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2023100% acquisition completed in 2023 of Weckenmann Anlagentechnik, a specialist in automated circulation and stationary precast plants founded in 1957, based in Dormettingen and Staßfurt, Germany.
• Action FormworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202125% partnership established in 2021 with Action Formwork based in Dublin, Ireland. Exclusive partner for Ireland market.
• Topas BaumaterialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202125% partnership established in 2021 with Topas Baumaterial based in Niederglatt, Switzerland. Exclusive partner for Switzerland market.
• DijkhorminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2014100% acquisition in 2014 of Dijkhor, a formwork manufacturer in Veenendaal, Netherlands, founded in 1988.
• Concrete SystemsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2012100% acquisition in 2012 of Concrete Systems, a formwork company in Roeselare, Belgium, founded in 1991.
• Constructie DemyttenaerecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200550/50 joint venture established in 2005 with Constructie Demyttenaere, a metal construction company in Hulste, Belgium, founded in 1972, owned by Ward Demyttenaere.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PERI: Germany-based global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer. Most direct competitor to Construx's on-site formwork systems (Tricon, Conalu, Easydeck, Mega), serving the same concrete contractors with overlapping product portfolios.
• Doka: Austrian family-owned formwork specialist and one of the largest in Europe. Competes with Construx across wall and slab formwork, with deeper geographic reach and a global rental fleet.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with comparable vertical offering across wall, slab, and column formwork. Overlaps with Construx on-site formwork in European markets.
• Elematic: Finnish manufacturer of precast concrete production lines and equipment. Most direct competitor to Weckenmann's automated precast plants and carousel systems, particularly for hollow-core slabs and structural elements.
• Vollert Anlagenbau: German heavy machinery specialist in precast concrete production systems. Competes with Weckenmann and Construx Precast on automated circulation and stationary precast plant installations.
• Tecnocom (Progress Group): Italian manufacturer of precast concrete moulds and machinery, part of Progress Group. Direct overlap with Construx Precast and Weckenmann on moulds, batching equipment, and precast automation.
• Paschal-Werk G. Maier: German formwork manufacturer focused on wall and column systems. Comparable to Construx on-site formwork (Tricon, Mega) for European concrete contractors.

Emerging players

• Noe-Schaltechnik: German formwork specialist serving commercial and infrastructure projects. Smaller scale than PERI/Doka but competes on engineering-driven custom formwork similar to Construx Infra.
• Acotec: Belgian manufacturer of large-format wall panels and precast production equipment. Smaller competitor with overlap in wall panel moulds and production technology relevant to Construx Precast.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global heavy equipment manufacturer with concrete mixing and batching product lines. Competes at the broader industrial machinery layer rather than at specialized precast moulds, but represents a potential acquirer or large-customer adjacency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Construxgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/construx-mouldsandonsiteformwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/construx.eu

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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