What Maats Pipeline Professionals does

Maats Pipeline Professionals (legal entity Maats B.V.) is a Netherlands-headquartered specialty industrial manufacturer and equipment supplier serving the global pipeline construction industry. Founded in 1981 in Goor and operating as an official Liebherr Partner, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes pipeline construction equipment including sideboom pipelayers (lifting capacities from approximately 20 to over 90 tonnes), external and internal pipe bending machines (covering 6" to 60" diameters), welding tractors and line-up clamps, roller cradles, and specialized machinery such as conveyor belt shifters and mobile winches. A notable technical differentiator is the MAATS internal bending machine line, described as the world's first pipe bending system capable of cold bending steel pipes from the inside while preserving external insulation, addressing district heating and district cooling applications.

The business operates across four primary revenue streams: (1) equipment rental on flexible short- and long-term terms, (2) new equipment sales of Maats- and Liebherr-branded machinery, (3) engineering, customization, repair, and inspection services delivered from workshops in Goor (Netherlands) and Batam (Indonesia), and (4) used equipment brokering via the Maats Used Equipment division. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise project-level contracting. The company maintains a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting pipeline construction contractors operating across oil and gas, water infrastructure, district energy, mining, and general construction projects worldwide, with marketing reach through multilingual brochures, trade press coverage in publications such as World Pipelines and NAOGP, and industry association memberships (IPLOCA, IEDA). A Climate-Neutral Rental add-on differentiates the offering on ESG grounds by compensating fleet CO2 emissions.

Maats is privately held with 101–250 employees and no disclosed external investment, parent company, or institutional ownership. The company has not pursued public funding rounds, and its growth has been funded organically over four decades. Ownership commentary in source materials describes the entity as founder-owned or independently operated with no controlling parent identified. The operating footprint spans Europe (headquarters and primary workshop), Southeast Asia (Batam service facility), and project-based activity worldwide through its rental fleet deployment.

Name

Maats Pipeline Professionals

Legal name

Maats B.V.

Website

https://maats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maats Pipeline Professionals designs, manufactures, and rents specialized pipeline construction equipment — including pipelayers, bending machines, and welding tractors — for contractors in oil, gas, water, district energy, and mining projects worldwide, operating as an official Liebherr partner since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Construction Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenchers & Pipe Layers (IMAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Pipeline construction equipment
• Sideboom pipelayers
• Pipe bending machines
• Welding tractors
• Heavy equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Goor

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Maats offers comprehensive rental solutions for pipeline construction equipment including pipelayers, bending machines, welding tractors, and support equipment. Rental is available for both short-term and long-term projects with flexible terms. The rental fleet is maintained to highest standards ensuring optimal performance and reliability on site.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new Maats-manufactured equipment and pre-owned/used machinery from their rental fleet and trading stock. Maats sells their own branded products as well as equipment from Liebherr and other major manufacturers.
3. Engineering & Customization Services: Custom engineering services including machine modifications, bespoke solutions, and tailored equipment adaptations. Services include commissioning, decommissioning, and on-site training support.
4. Repair & Inspection Services: Comprehensive repair, inspection, and refurbishment services through workshops in Goor, Netherlands and Batam, Indonesia. Includes third-party inspections for equipment valuation and condition reports.
5. Equipment Brokering: Maats Used Equipment division provides brokering services for sourcing and supplying pre-owned and unused construction equipment across all major brands through their network of trusted suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maats Pipeline Professionals designs, manufactures, and supplies specialized pipeline construction equipment — pipelayers, cold bending machines, internal bending machines, welding tractors, roller cradles, and complementary machinery — for rental and sale to pipeline construction contractors worldwide. The company operates as an official Liebherr Partner and also provides engineering customization, repair and inspection services, and pre-owned equipment brokering through its Maats Used Equipment division.

Product overview

Maats Pipeline Professionals is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of specialized pipeline construction equipment, offering equipment for rental and sale across all standard pipe diameters. The portfolio comprises five core product categories: (1) Pipelayers including Maats-branded (RL24, RL26) and Liebherr models (RL22B, RL44, RL46, RL54, RL56, RL64, RL66) with lifting capacities from 21,200 kg to 98,100 kg; (2) Bending Machines including external bending machines (BM06-24 through BM48-60) covering 6" to 60" diameters, plus pioneering Internal Bending Machines (IB18-24, IB24-28, IB28-32) for insulated pipes; (3) Welding Equipment including welding tractors (SR714LGP, SR716LGP), internal/external line-up clamps, and compressor sets; (4) Specialized Equipment including conveyor belt shifters, mobile winches (WR624), winch tractors, and pipe carriers; (5) Pipe Handling Equipment including roller cradles (RC12-24 through RC48-60), C-cradles, plus supporting accessories like mandrels, bending sets, and angle measurement systems (WM23). The company also supplies Liebherr components and operates Maats Used Equipment for pre-owned machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maats Used Equipment: Specialized division for pre-owned and unused construction equipment sales and brokering. Multi-brand expertise including Liebherr, Caterpillar, Hamm, Bomag, Komatsu, Dynapac, and other major manufacturers. Member of IEDA since 2023.
• Climate Neutral Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Climate-neutral rental option available to compensate for CO2 emissions of fleet and headquarters operations

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IEDA (Independent Equipment Dealers Association)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Maats Used Equipment division is a proud member of IEDA since 2023, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional practices in equipment dealing.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Liebherr Partner and global representative for new Liebherr models. Maats specializes in Liebherr-based pipeline equipment including pipelayers, welding tractors, and components. The partnership provides access to Liebherr's proven technology across powertrain, electronics, and operator environment. Maats uses high-quality Liebherr components in their equipment manufacturing.
• IPLOCA (International Pipeline Construction Association)minorOthersMaats maintains membership in IPLOCA, the premier international association connecting pipeline construction professionals and companies worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MaatsUsedEquipment
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaatsPipelineEquipment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maats-used-equipment
• Instagraminstagram.com/maatsusedequipment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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