BT Nyloplast

What BT Nyloplast does

BT Nyloplast is a European manufacturer of plastic pipe fittings, inspection chambers, shaft connectors, gullies, and related accessories for non-pressurised wastewater, stormwater, and ventilation systems. Its portfolio spans PVC-U, PE-HD, and PP materials in diameters up to 630 mm, with proprietary product families including the Axedo PP inspection chambers (EN13598-2, over 100 modular variations across 10/30/50/70 litre underbasins), Solydo PP-HM fittings (110–400 mm, SN8 rated, 100-year design life), the V-flow vertical infiltration system, and push-in shaft connectors. The company operates three specialised production sites — 's-Gravendeel in the Netherlands (thermoforming), Aichach in Germany (injection moulding on 220–2,100 tonne presses), and Vadna in Hungary — and employs approximately 300 people across the group.

The company monetises through two channels: (1) B2B sales of finished proprietary fittings, primarily via direct enterprise field sales to wholesale distributors, civil-engineering contractors, engineering consultancies, and municipal buyers across the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, and additional European markets reached through Tessenderlo Group's DYKA sister-company network in Belgium, France, the UK, Poland, and the Czech Republic; and (2) Contract Manufacturing ('Lohnfertigung') services for third-party plastic-pipe-system OEMs and concrete-pit producers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting an industrial project-tender orientation. BT Nyloplast is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tessenderlo Group NV (Euronext Brussels: TESB), operating inside the DYKA Group division, and holds an unusually dense certification stack — ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, KOMO, Kitemark, DIN EN 12666-1/1401-1/1852-1, SKZ A 762, and VinylPlus® Partner status — that underwrites access to European municipal infrastructure tenders.

Name

BT Nyloplast

Legal name

BT Nyloplast GmbH

Website

https://btnyloplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BT Nyloplast manufactures certified plastic pipe fittings, inspection chambers, gullies, and shaft connectors in PVC-U, PE-HD, and PP for European non-pressurised wastewater, drainage, and rainwater systems, serving municipalities, contractors, and engineering consultancies across three production sites in the Netherlands, Germany, and Hungary as part of Tessenderlo Group's DYKA division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic pipe fittings and drainage infrastructure

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe fittings
• Sewage fittings manufacturing
• Drainage infrastructure
• Rainwater management
• Wastewater fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

's-gravendeel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic pipe fittings and accessories sales: BT Nyloplast manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of plastic pipe fittings and accessories for non-pressurised wastewater, drainage, ventilation, and rainwater systems. Products include sewage fittings (PVC-U, PE, PP), inspection chambers, shaft connectors, PVC gullies, drainage fittings, and rainwater fittings. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to installers, contractors, and municipalities across Europe.
2. Contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): BT Nyloplast offers custom contract manufacturing services for third-party manufacturers of plastic pipe systems, concrete pit producers, and other industries requiring injection moulded or thermoformed plastic components. Prices are generally lower than standard injection moulding solutions, particularly for lower production volumes developed via thermoforming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BT Nyloplast manufactures and sells plastic pipe fittings and accessories for non-pressurized wastewater, drainage, ventilation, and rainwater systems. The portfolio spans sewage fittings in PVC-U, PE, and PP, modular Axedo PP inspection chambers and gullies, shaft connectors, PVC gullies, drainage fittings, and rainwater fittings. The company also offers contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) for custom injection-moulded and thermoformed plastic components, alongside customer-specific engineered solutions.

Product overview

BT Nyloplast is a manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and fittings for the wastewater and drainage industry. The company operates as part of the DYKA Group within Tessenderlo Group, with production facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, and Hungary. The product portfolio centers on sewage fittings made from PVC-U, PE, and PP materials, offered across multiple product lines including Solydo PP fittings (diameters 110-400mm), PVC fittings in SN4/SDR41 and SN8/SDR34 classes, PE-HD fittings for cable protection, and HT PP heat-resistant fittings. The Axedo product line includes PP inspection chambers (EN13598-2) and versatile gullies with 100% recycled PP underbasins in 10-70 litre capacities. Supporting products include shaft connectors for concrete manholes (up to 630mm), PVC gullies for street drainage, ventilation components for indoor/outdoor use, drainage fittings (50-200mm), and rainwater fittings (60-125mm). The V-flow vertical infiltration system provides rainwater management solutions. Customer-specific solutions are available using thermoforming and injection molding. Manufacturing capabilities include injection molding (220-2100 ton machines) and thermoforming, with contract manufacturing services offered under the Lohnfertigung brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axedo: Axedo PP Inspection chambers and Axedo gully - versatile inspection chambers and gullies for various projects with sand collection volumes of 10, 30, 50 and 70 litres, made from 100% recycled PP.
• Solydo
• V-flow

Products and services

• Sewage Fittings (PVC-U, PE, PP) Extensive range of PVC-U, PE, and PP sewage fittings and accessories for non-pressurized wastewater systems, available in SN4 and SN8 classes with diameters up to 630mm. Targeted at civil engineering contractors and installers.
• PP Solydo Fittings Polypropylene fittings in diameters 110mm to 400mm made from 100% high modulus PP (PP-HM) meeting SN8 requirements, with HB-FIX blue ring sealing connection for compatibility with all pipe types. For non-pressurized sewerage applications.
• PVC Fittings SN4/SDR41 PVC-U fittings with stiffness class SN4/SDR41 for non-pressurized sewage applications. Targeted at civil engineering installations.
• PVC Fittings SN8/SDR34 PVC-U fittings with higher stiffness class SN8/SDR34 for more demanding sewage applications requiring greater stiffness.
• PVC Sanitary Fittings Spray-molded PVC sanitary waste water fittings for indoor use and rainwater drainage systems, available in angles 15°, 30°, 45°, 67°, and 87°.
• PE-HD Fittings High-density polyethylene fittings suitable for non-pressurized sewage and cable protection, produced in SN4/SDR26 with diameters 110–200mm featuring welding sockets for permanent safe connections.
• HT PP Fittings Heat-resistant polypropylene fittings with better temperature tolerance than PVC, increasingly used in sanitary waste water applications.
• Axedo PP Inspection Chambers Inspection chambers compliant with EN13598-2, providing access for maintenance and inspection of underground drainage systems. Modular Axedo design with over 100 possible variations across 10, 30, 50, and 70 litre sand-trap volumes.
• Shaft Connectors Connectors for use in concrete and masonry manholes and wall ducts, available up to 630mm diameter in white, beige, black, grey (RAL 7037), and orange-brown (RAL 8023). Designed for concrete pit and pipe manufacturers.
• PVC Gullies Gully systems for street and pavement drainage, positioned as the preferred choice for surface water collection in municipal applications.
• Axedo Gully Versatile gully system with PP underbasins available in 10, 30, 50, and 70 litre sand collection volumes. Made from 100% recycled PP with connection options of 110, 125, 160, and 200mm. Achieves the lowest MKI Environmental Cost Indicator in the market.
• Street and Sidewalk Drains Complete range of street and sidewalk drains including underbasins (10–50 litres), cast iron covers, filters, dirt collectors, and extension rings. Suitable for heavy traffic with KOMO certification for the Dutch market.
• V-flow Infiltration System Unique vertical infiltration system for new and existing sewage systems in private, public, or industrial areas. Combines collection, storage, and infiltration of rainwater into a single integrated system with gully, protection fitting, and geotextile-covered infiltration pipe.
• Ventilation Components Spray-molded polystyrene air ventilation products resistant to weather conditions for indoor and outdoor use. Also produces PVC ventilation caps via thermoforming up to 400mm diameter.
• Drainage Fittings Thermally formed PVC drainage fittings for use with corrugated drainage or cable protection pipes, diameter range 50mm to 200mm in grey (RAL 7037).
• Rainwater Fittings Fittings for rainwater drainage available in diameters from 60mm to 125mm, grey in color, for residential and commercial surface water systems.
• Customer Specific Solutions Custom-made products developed in collaboration with customers using thermoforming for lower production volumes, with in-house R&D using 3D design programs and a technical department for prototyping. Targets plastic pipe system and concrete pit manufacturers requiring bespoke components.
• Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) Contract manufacturing services for PVC-PE-PP fittings, inspection chamber bottoms, and shaft connectors using injection moulding and thermoforming techniques. Targeted at international manufacturers of plastic pipe systems and concrete pit producers across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Axedo gully achieves the lowest MKI (Environmental Cost Indicator) in the market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Van Zoggel BetonboringenminorOthers · 4 October 2018BT Nyloplast collaborated with Van Zoggel Betonboringen to demonstrate the advantages of push-in connectors versus cast-in connectors, enabling faster and more precise installation in concrete boring applications.
• VinylPlus®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT Nyloplast is an official VinylPlus® Partner, part of the European PVC industry's sustainability initiative. This partnership demonstrates commitment to responsible PVC use, efficient raw material utilisation, and a circular economy. VinylPlus® is a voluntary commitment by the European PVC industry to sustainable development.
• DYKA Group (Tessenderlo Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT Nyloplast is a business unit of DYKA Group within Tessenderlo Group, an international listed company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium (BE 0412.101.728). DYKA Group includes sister companies in Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, Poland, and Czech Republic. BT Nyloplast has access to the broader DYKA Group product portfolio including Rainbox, Ultra KYMA, DYKA Air, Vacurain, Bi-oroc, and Pefevor systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced plastic piping solutions for building, infrastructure, and industrial applications, with strong European brands (e.g., Nicoll, Marley, Jimten) competing head-to-head with BT Nyloplast in the DWV and sewerage fittings market. Comparable in target segments (municipalities, contractors) and product categories (PVC and PP fittings, gullies, inspection chambers), though much larger and more diversified.
• Rehau (REHAU Industries): Rehau manufactures polymer-based solutions including plastic pipe systems for building services, civil engineering, and infrastructure drainage across Europe. Comparable to BT Nyloplast in target customer base (contractors, municipalities) and material know-how (PE, PP), though Rehau is far larger and more diversified across automotive and furniture applications.
• Polypipe (Genuit Group): Polypipe is the UK's largest plastic piping systems manufacturer, supplying drainage, sewerage, and rainwater management solutions with a similar product range to BT Nyloplast (PVC and PP fittings, inspection chambers, gullies). Both serve civil engineering and municipal infrastructure customers, though Polypipe has a stronger UK focus and broader product breadth.
• Pipelife (Wienerberger): Pipelife is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of plastic pipes and fittings for infrastructure, sewerage, drainage, and stormwater applications, with a comparable PVC/PE/PP product range and European production footprint. Both companies compete for the same municipal and civil engineering tenders, though Pipelife operates at substantially greater scale as part of Wienerberger.
• Georg Fischer Piping Systems: Georg Fischer Piping Systems is a leading manufacturer of plastic and metal piping solutions for utilities, industry, and building technology. While more focused on pressure applications, GF overlaps with BT Nyloplast in larger-diameter non-pressurized drainage and civil engineering projects, sharing a similar European industrial customer base.
• Wavin (Orbia): Wavin is a leading global supplier of plastic pipe systems and fittings for water and sanitation, including drainage, sewer, and stormwater management products. It is the largest direct comparable to BT Nyloplast across product portfolio, materials (PVC, PE, PP), and target markets (municipalities, contractors, engineers), but with significantly broader geographic and category reach.

Direct peers

• Nicoll (Aliaxis brand): Nicoll is a French-based Aliaxis subsidiary manufacturing PVC and PP fittings, drainage systems, and sanitary products, with strong overlap to BT Nyloplast's PVC-U and HT PP fittings ranges. Both target municipal and contractor customers in Benelux/France, making Nicoll a particularly close regional competitor in the DWV and rainwater segments.
• Funke Kunststoffe: Funke Kunststoffe is a German manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and fittings for sewer, drainage, and stormwater applications, with comparable PVC, PE, and PP product lines and a strong German/European municipal customer base. Direct head-to-head competitor for many of BT Nyloplast's sewage fittings and inspection chamber product lines.
• ACO Drain (ACO Group): ACO is a major manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management systems including linear drainage, point drainage (gullies), and inspection chambers, with comparable target customers (municipalities, civil engineers, contractors) and overlap with BT Nyloplast's gully and rainwater product lines. ACO is materially larger and more diversified globally but competes directly in many European tenders.
• DYKA Group (sister company under Tessenderlo): DYKA Group is BT Nyloplast's sister company within the Tessenderlo Group's water-and-pipes division, distributing plastic pipe systems (PVC, PE, PP) for drainage, sewerage, and rainwater applications across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, Poland, and Czech Republic. DYKA is the primary downstream distribution channel for BT Nyloplast products and the most direct comparable in product range and target market, though organized as a distributor rather than manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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