Creva International

What Creva International does

Creva International is an Athenry, Ireland-based B2B partnership facilitator founded in 2012 by Noel Kelly, operating as an aggregator and distributor of pedigree livestock comfort and calf rearing solutions for the global dairy and beef industry. The company does not manufacture products itself; instead, it curates and distributes a multi-brand portfolio including Agri-Plastics (calf hutches, Wide Body Hutches, Open Air Flex-Pen, Ultra Flex-Pen, Buddy Hutch, Group Hutch, DryZone Slatted Floors), Huber Technik (DLG-certified comfort rolls, top covers, cubicle mats, 4GS mattress systems), Durapak Agri (patented 3-piece slatted rubber mats validated through Teagasc Beef Studies), Urban (computerized calf feeding systems including the Alma Pro and UVC Fit Plus), Hatfield Manufacturing Inc. (calf raising equipment), Agri-Comfort (Agri-Diamond rolled rubber, Agri-Grid Sand Saver), Geyer & Hosaja, and Avrame. Creva's own Calf-Comfort branded calf jackets and a service portfolio (Creva Connect, Creva Consult, Creva Combine, Creva Custom Solutions, and 7 Stages of Cow Audits) round out the offering.\n\nThe business operates across three customer segments — dairy and beef farms (SMB and enterprise), distributors seeking market-leading livestock products direct from factories, and factories/agri-engineers seeking B2B partnership facilitation for managed growth. Distribution is executed through a direct e-commerce storefront (shop.crevainternational.com powered by Odoo), enterprise field sales with dedicated large farm and international business development specialists, a global brand partner network across up to 40 countries, and active participation in major agricultural trade shows (EuroTier, World Dairy Expo, National Ploughing Championships, Viv Mea Abu Dhabi, Tullamore Show, Royal Ulster Winter Fair). Pricing is largely quote-based for B2B distribution, with select e-commerce SKUs priced per unit (e.g., a wall mounting horse hay feeder at approximately $91) and custom calf jackets subject to a 200-unit minimum order.\n\nThe company is privately held, founder-led, bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and employs approximately 10–12 full-time staff including a CEO, large farm specialist, international business development manager, supply chain/logistics, commercial services, accounts, warehouse, digital transformation lead, and an AI & marketing specialist. Geographic reach spans Ireland, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, USA, Canada, UAE, and New Zealand, with active customer relationships in dairy and beef operations from SMB pedigree farms (Stewart Family Farm, Swiftsheath Holsteins, DeKlerk Farm) to enterprise-scale UAE dairy operations (Al Rawabi, Al Ain, Al Dahra).

Name

Creva International

Legal name

Creva International

Website

https://crevainternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creva International is an Irish B2B facilitator founded in 2012 that curates and distributes a multi-brand portfolio of pedigree livestock comfort and calf rearing solutions (Agri-Plastics, Huber Technik, Durapak, Urban, Calf-Comfort) to dairy and beef farms, distributors, and agri-engineers across up to 40 countries via direct sales, e-commerce, and trade show channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Galway

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Livestock Equipment): Creva International generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical livestock comfort products including slatted rubber mats, calf hutches, calf jackets, rubber flooring, and automated feeding systems. Products are sold directly via e-commerce and through distributor/partner networks.
2. Custom Solutions Facilitation: Creva Custom Solutions facilitates agri-engineers in expanding product offerings by connecting clients with external production partners, managing direct purchasing, technical coordination, product development, and quality control.
3. Commercial Services (Creva Connect/Consult/Combine): Creva offers a suite of commercial services including Creva Connect (networking/partnership facilitation), Creva Consult (expert advisory), and Creva Combine (combined solutions), providing additional revenue streams beyond product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Creva International is a B2B partnership facilitator for the agricultural sector that curates and distributes a portfolio of livestock comfort and calf-rearing products from global partner brands (Agri-Plastics, Huber Technik, Durapak, Urban, Hatfield/HMI, Agri-Comfort) to farms, distributors and factories across up to 40 countries. The company sells its own Calf-Comfort calf jacket line and operates commercial service brands (Creva Connect, Creva Consult, Creva Combine, Creva Custom Solutions and the 7 Stages of Cow Audits) that provide partnership facilitation, advisory, supply-chain coordination, and on-farm auditing services.

Product overview

Creva International operates as an international B2B partnership facilitator for the agricultural sector, offering a portfolio of livestock comfort and calf rearing solutions across three customer segments: Farms, Distributors, and Factories. The core product portfolio includes their own branded Calf-Comfort calf jackets and three commercial service brands (Creva Connect, Creva Consult, Creva Combine) for business facilitation. They distribute and support an ecosystem of partner brands including Agri-Plastics (calf hutches, Wide Body Hutches, Open Air Flex-Pen System, Buddy Hutch System, Group Hutch, DryZone Slatted Floors), Huber Technik (comfort rolls, cubicle mats, 4GS mattress systems), Durapak (slatted rubber mats), Hatfield/HMI (calf raising equipment), Urban (computerised calf feeding systems), Agri-Comfort (cow comfort products including Agri-Diamond and Agri-Grid Sand Saver), Geyer & Hosaja, and Avrame (A-Frame homes). Additionally, they offer Custom Solutions for agri-engineers and the 7 Stages of Cow Audits service. The company connects pedigree factories with exceptional dealers to provide high-quality cow and calf comfort products globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Creva Custom Solutions: Custom solutions offering for agri-engineers to expand product offering and production capabilities by leveraging global expertise and network.
• Creva Connect
• Creva Consult
• Creva Combine
• Calf-Comfort
• Creva Custom Solutions

Products and services

• Creva Connect B2B partnership facilitation service connecting agribusinesses with the right partners and solutions to support business growth.
• Creva Consult Consulting service offering expert guidance on livestock comfort solutions, calf rearing and farm infrastructure for farms and distributors.
• Creva Combine Combined commercial services offering integration of multiple livestock comfort, calf rearing and farm-infrastructure solutions for farms seeking comprehensive agribusiness support.
• Creva Custom Solutions Custom solutions service for agri-engineers to streamline operations, reduce production costs and meet specific design needs through external production partners, technical coordination, product development and quality control.
• 7 Stages of Cow Audits Comprehensive audit service evaluating cattle at every stage of the cow's life cycle from newborn calves to mature milking cows to identify challenges and opportunities for herd management improvement.
• Calf-Comfort Calf Jackets Premium calf jackets from Europe's largest supplier, made from 30% cotton, 50% polyester, 20% latex with fleece lining; designed to maintain thermoneutral temperature (12-25°C), protect from draughts, reduce cold stress and improve weight gain and immune function in calves aged 0-5 weeks. Minimum order quantity 200 units with custom logo personalization.
• Agri-Plastics Wide Body Hutches Spacious calf hutches providing 15% higher weight gain and 20% reduction in respiratory diseases through improved airflow and social housing capabilities; distributed globally by Creva through its Agri-Plastics brand partnership.
• Agri-Plastics Open Air Flex-Pen System Modular indoor calf pen system with galvanized steel front and rear panels, integrated sliding side vents, detachable center panels, and EZ-Glide Connection system supporting single, paired or group housing configurations for indoor calf rearing.
• Agri-Plastics Ultra Flex-Pen Lightweight, versatile indoor calf housing solution that allows flexible grouping of calves while enabling isolation when necessary; exceeds regulatory standards for calf welfare.
• Agri-Plastics Calf Hutches (Standard Range) Durable outdoor and indoor calf hutch range including standard hutches, Buddy Hutch System and Group Hutches; designed for optimal calf welfare, ventilation and durability.
• Agri-Plastics DryZone Slatted Floors Slatted plastic floor system for indoor calf housing providing improved cleanliness and hygiene for livestock.
• Agri-Plastics Universal Grain Feeder Adaptable hanging feeder holding over 30 pounds of grain with adjustable sliding plate for precise feed dispensing control.
• Huber Technik Comfort Rolls Animal-friendly seamless rubber flooring rolls manufactured from new tyre compound in Erding, Germany since 1990; DLG-certified and proven six times stronger than similar products, with over 10 years of installed use still operational.
• Huber Technik 4GS Cubicle Mattress System Superior cow comfort stall mattress system providing support and comfort for dairy cows, available with hybrid capability for use with sand bedding.
• Durapak Slatted Rubber Patented three-piece slatted rubber mats with two parallel rows of wedges, cored wedge for easy fitting and a double anchoring system; proven in Teagasc Beef Studies to add 14kg extra carcass weight and 1.15 kg/day average daily gain over concrete slats.
• Agri-Diamond Rolled Rubber (Agri-Comfort) High-quality rubber flooring engineered for cow comfort and traction in alleyways, breezeways, walkways, parlours and holding areas; compatible with flush, skid steer or automated cleaning systems.
• Agri-Grid Sand Saver (Agri-Comfort) Grid-like rubber tile system for managing sand bedding in dairy operations, manufactured with virgin tire rubber compound to optimise cow comfort, reduce bedding costs and prevent rut formation.
• Urban Calf Feeding Systems German-engineered computerised calf feeding systems including the Urban Alma Pro feeder and UVC Fit Plus Calf Feeder; provide precise and consistent nutrition for optimal calf growth and health.
• Hatfield Calf Raising Products (HMI) Calf raising equipment including bottle trailers, nipples, caps, mixing vats and washing systems for efficient calf feeding operations.
• Wall Mounting Horse Hay Feeder B-Stock wall-mounted hay feeder with 140 litre (approximately 8kg) hay capacity; 7.9kg weight, dimensions 890mm x 470mm x 600mm; priced at approximately $91.23 via Creva's e-commerce storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14kg extra carcass weight per animal (€40-45 additional value per head) vs bare concrete slats
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agri-PlasticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgri-Plastics is a core brand partner of Creva International, providing innovative and durable calf housing solutions including Wide Body Hutches, Open Air Flex-Pen System, Ultra Flex Pen, Buddy Hutch System, and group housing solutions. Creva distributes Agri-Plastics products globally. Agri-Plastics operates across Denmark, Canada, UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, and Netherlands.
• Durapak AgricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDurapak Agri is a key brand partner providing slatted rubber flooring solutions. Creva distributes Durapak products including their patented 3-piece slatted rubber mats, proven through Teagasc trials to improve animal performance. Durapak has its own General Manager (Jamie Hayes) within the Creva organization.
• Huber TechnikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuber Technik, based in Erding, Germany, is a leading partner specializing in animal-friendly seamless rubber floorings since 1990. Products include comfort rolls, top covers, and cubicle mats made from new tyre compound. All products manufactured exclusively in Erding. Creva organizes dealer days at Huber Technik's factory for its international distributor network.
• UrbancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrban (UrbanOnline) is a German brand partner providing computerized calf feeding systems including the Urban Alma Pro feeder and UVC Fit Plus Calf Feeder. Creva distributes Urban products in Ireland and internationally, with Urban HQ representatives attending Irish agricultural events.
• Agri-Comfort (division of Agri-Plastics Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgri-Comfort provides livestock comfort solutions including Agri-Diamond rubber flooring, Agri-Grid Sand Saver, and cow mattress systems (Huber Technik 4GS). Martin Folkema serves as Product Manager for North American Market. Agri-Comfort was formed when Superior Mat and Comfort Inc. joined Agri-Plastics Group in 2020.
• Hatfield Manufacturing Inc (HMI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHatfield Manufacturing Inc provides calf raising equipment including bottle trailers, nipples, caps, mixing vats, and washing systems. Creva distributes HMI products as part of its calf feeding solutions portfolio.
• AvrameminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvrame is a partner providing A-Frame kit homes. Listed in Creva's Product Finder alongside Creva Custom Solutions and other partner brands.
• Geyer & HosajaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeyer & Hosaja is a partner brand listed in Creva's Product Finder. Products and specific partnership details not extensively detailed in available sources.
• Agri-Plastics PolandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgri-Plastics Poland is a regional distributor partner that co-organized a 3-day agribusiness tour of Ireland with Creva International and Biomix Poland for Polish dairy farmers in October 2024.
• Biomix PolandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiomix Poland co-organized the October 2024 agribusiness tour of Ireland alongside Creva International and Agri-Plastics Poland, demonstrating a collaborative marketing partnership.
• O'Donovan Engineering LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerO'Donovan Engineering (Coachford, Co. Cork) is a manufacturer of bespoke livestock handling equipment. Featured as a stop on the Creva-organized Polish dairy farmer tour, showcasing Irish agricultural equipment innovation.
• Agri-Plastics Nederlands / Van Spijker FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri-Plastics Nederlands and Van Spijker Farm showcased the integration of Agri-Plastics Hutches and Power Digester system during Farmer Phil's European calf rearing trip, demonstrating innovative sustainable calf care practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• QC Supply: US-based livestock equipment, dairy and poultry supply distributor serving farms and dealers. Closely comparable multi-brand catalogue and dealer model, but US-centric and serving a broader species mix than Creva's dairy/beef focus.
• PBS Animal Health: US distributor of livestock health, calf care and farm supply products to producers and dealers. Similar B2B distribution model targeting dairy and beef operations, but US-only and broader portfolio than Creva's narrow livestock-comfort focus.
• Sullivan Supply: US livestock products distributor offering calf care, dairy supplies and animal health equipment. Comparable go-to-market (multi-brand livestock catalogue to farm customers), but focused on North America rather than Creva's EMEA-heavy footprint.
• Animart: US livestock and dairy supply distributor with a comparable multi-brand catalogue model for producers and dealers. Geographically constrained to the US Midwest, limiting head-to-head competition with Creva.

Broad incumbents

• DeLaval: Global dairy equipment incumbent offering milking systems, cow comfort and barn solutions. Overlaps with Creva at the cow-comfort and farm-infrastructure layer but with a much broader portfolio, full ownership of manufacturing IP, and global direct-sales reach that dwarfs Creva's distribution footprint.
• Agri-Plastics Group (incl. Calf-Tel, Agri-Comfort): Parent entity behind Calf-Tel hutches and Agri-Comfort rubber flooring, formed through acquisitions including Superior Mat. Larger, more diversified North American incumbent in calf housing and cow comfort, partially overlapping Creva's product lines through its partnership with Agri-Plastics.

Direct peers

• Huber Technik: German manufacturer of DLG-certified cubicle mats, comfort rolls, top covers and 4GS mattress systems for dairy cow comfort. Creva is its international distributor; Huber Technik sells direct in DACH and could disintermediate Creva in international markets.
• Urban (UrbanOnline): German maker of the Urban Alma Pro and UVC Fit Plus computerised calf feeders. Creva distributes Urban in Ireland and internationally; Urban is also a directly competing supplier of automated calf feeding technology globally.
• Durapak Agri: Brand partner (and effectively part of the Creva group, with a Creva-employed General Manager) producing patented 3-piece slatted rubber mats validated by Teagasc. Operates as both partner and adjacent product line that competes with other rubber flooring makers.
• Agri-Plastics: Manufacturer of calf hutches, Wide Body Hutches, Open Air Flex-Pen, Buddy Hutch and DryZone slatted floors. Creva is a global channel partner; Agri-Plastics also sells through its own distribution in multiple countries, making it both partner and the most direct competing route-to-market for calf housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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