What Duraconnect does

DuraConnect BV is a Belgian private limited company, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Westmeerbeek, Belgium, that designs, installs, and optimises data network infrastructure for enterprise, public-sector, healthcare, and research clients across Benelux, France, and Germany. The company operates under investment vehicle Vlinvesta and is led by co-founders Bart Valckx and Ben Scherrens, each bringing more than 25 years of experience in cabling and network installation. Service scope spans structured copper cabling (Cat.6 through Cat.8), fiber optic networks (MultiMode OM3/OM4/OM5 and SingleMode OS2), wireless network design, and data center infrastructure including cooling, UPS power backup, intelligent patching, and a differentiated fire-prevention approach that emphasizes prevention over suppression.

Core technical capabilities include proprietary Micro Blown Fiber expertise maintained in-house since 2003, a documented 4-phase WiFi implementation methodology (predictive paper survey, cabling, site visit, commissioning), and full-range fiber solutions covering Fiber-to-the-Office and Fiber-to-the-Desk. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts; pricing is quote-based and non-binding rather than list-published. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales responding to tenders and direct client engagements, supplemented by subcontractor relationships with major construction and facilities contractors (Imtech Belgium, ITB NV/VINCI Facilities Belgium, Vanhout), and direct access to Belgian public procurement via Erkend Aannemer recognition (nr. 41211).

Primary customer segments are international enterprises, Belgian government institutions, hospitals/healthcare, and television/media companies, with secondary exposure to commercial offices, schools, laboratories, and data centers. Notable project references include Imec Leuven (6,000 m fiber extension with 1,632 pigtails spliced), VAC Mechelen (180 km of structured data cabling with 4,000+ Cat.6A links), Universiteit Antwerpen Campus Paardenmarkt, VCST Sint-Truiden, and the Royale Belge renovation covering 21,000 m² of office space and 14,500 m² of hotel. The company holds VCA* safety certification, EcoVadis Bronze, VCDO Laureaat 2023, and GDPR compliance, and is actively recruiting data technicians and site managers to support capacity expansion.

Name

Duraconnect

Legal name

DuraConnect BV

Website

https://duraconnect.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DuraConnect BV is a Belgian data network infrastructure specialist founded in 2017, designing, installing, and optimising copper cabling, fiber optic, WiFi, and data center systems for enterprise, government, healthcare, and research clients across Benelux, France, and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Structured Cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A/Cat7/Cat8) (HDAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cabling, Fiber & Structured Connectivity (HDABAKAG), Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Structured data cabling
• Fiber optic networks
• Wireless network installation
• Datacenter infrastructure services
• Network cabling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmeerbeek

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data Cabling Installation Services: Project-based professional services for designing, placing and optimizing data networks including copper cabling (Cat.6, Cat.6A, Cat.7, Cat.8) and fiber optic solutions (MultiMode OM4/OM5, SingleMode OS2). Services include custom network design, installation, testing and documentation.
2. WiFi Network Services: Complete wireless network solutions including predictive surveys, access point installation, configuration and commissioning, ongoing maintenance, firmware updates and periodic configuration adjustments.
3. Data Center Infrastructure Services: Specialized services for data centers including cooling solutions (cold aisle/in-row cooling), power backup systems (UPS), power consumption monitoring, intelligent patching systems, access control, temperature monitoring, water leak detection, and fire prevention systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DuraConnect designs, installs, and optimises enterprise data networks. The company delivers structured copper cabling (Cat.6 through Cat.8), fiber optic solutions (MultiMode OM3/OM4/OM5 and SingleMode OS2), WiFi network implementations, and datacenter infrastructure services. Work is project-based across Benelux, France, and Germany for international companies, government institutions, healthcare facilities, and construction projects.

Product overview

DuraConnect offers a comprehensive portfolio of data cabling and wireless network solutions. The core offerings consist of Databekabeling (Data Cabling) and Wifinetwerken (WiFi Networks) services. Under data cabling, the company provides three key sub-products: Glasvezel (Fiber Optic) solutions covering MultiMode and SingleMode fiber types, Koperbekabeling (Copper Cabling) in various categories (Cat.6 through Cat.8), and Datacenters infrastructure services including cooling, power backup, and intelligent patching systems. The WiFi Networks service follows a structured 4-phase implementation process. These products work together to deliver complete network infrastructure from design through installation to optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Databekabeling (Data Cabling) Design, installation, and optimisation of structured data network infrastructure for offices, hospitals, schools, industrial sites, and government buildings. Includes copper cabling (Cat.6 through Cat.8) and fiber optic solutions, delivered with custom network design, installation, testing, and documentation.
• Wifinetwerken (WiFi Networks) Complete wireless network design, installation, and optimisation services including predictive surveys, access point installation, configuration, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, firmware updates, and periodic configuration adjustments. Targeted at enterprises, hospitals, schools, and offices requiring state-of-the-art WiFi coverage.
• Datacenter Infrastructure Services Specialised services for enterprise server rooms and data centers including cold aisle/in-row cooling, power backup systems (UPS), power consumption monitoring, intelligent patching systems, access control, temperature monitoring, water leak detection, and fire prevention systems focused on prevention rather than suppression.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180 km of new structured data cabling with 4000+ new terminated Cat.6A links completed for VAC Mechelen project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imtech BelgiumcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImtech Belgium is the main contractor for whom DuraConnect executes data cabling projects. DuraConnect has worked on multiple Imtech projects including VCST Sint-Truiden and Imec Leuven installations. Imtech assigns cabling packages to DuraConnect as part of larger construction projects.
• ITB NV (VINCI Facilities Belgium)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerITB NV (part of VINCI Facilities Belgium) is the contracting party for whom DuraConnect installs network cabling. Projects include Universiteit Antwerpen Campus Paardenmarkt and Royale Belge renovation. ITB NV functions as main contractor assigning network installation packages to DuraConnect.
• VanhoutminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVanhout is the main contractor for the VAC Mechelen energetic renovation project. They execute a very ambitious circular and energetic renovation according to high GRO and BREEAM requirements. DuraConnect was engaged to install network cabling as part of this project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Imtech Belgium: Main contractor that assigns cabling packages to DuraConnect (VCST Sint-Truiden, Imec Leuven) but also operates its own network infrastructure and electrical contracting teams in Belgium and the Netherlands. Highly comparable in core service lines (data cabling, fiber) and target end customers.
• ITB NV (VINCI Facilities Belgium): Belgian network infrastructure installer and part of VINCI Facilities; acts both as a main contractor that subcontracts to DuraConnect on projects like Universiteit Antwerpen and Royale Belge and as a direct competitor on cabling tenders. Overlap is in scope of services (data cabling installation) and customer base (Belgian enterprises, government, education).
• Datwyler IT Infra: Swiss-headquartered specialist in structured cabling solutions (copper, fiber, data center) with European project delivery; similar product portfolio to DuraConnect (Cat.6A/7/8, OS2 fiber) but also manufactures its own cabling systems, giving it an upstream position in the value chain.
• Reichle & De-Massari (R&M): Swiss provider of cabling and connectivity solutions for LAN, data center and FTTx; comparable on fiber and copper structured cabling scope and on enterprise/government customer base in Western Europe, though also active as a manufacturer.
• Vanhout: Belgian construction and renovation firm that has engaged DuraConnect as cabling subcontractor on the VAC Mechelen energetic renovation; comparable on the structured cabling portion of major Belgian renovation projects and on relationships with BREEAM/GRO-driven clients.

Others

• CommScope: Global manufacturer of structured cabling, fiber and data center connectivity solutions; not a direct installer competitor but an upstream vendor whose pre-terminated and intelligent infrastructure products increasingly compete with traditional on-site cabling installation services like DuraConnect's.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer (copper and fiber) that also supports network infrastructure deployment; adjacent to DuraConnect as a supplier of cabling products and a competitor only in higher-level network solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Cegelec Belgium: VINCI brand specialized in electrical engineering and ICT/network infrastructure, including structured cabling and data center build-outs. Direct functional overlap with DuraConnect's cabling and data center offerings, positioned as a larger incumbent.
• SPIE Belgium: European multi-technical services provider with a Belgian operation delivering electrical contracting, ICT infrastructure and structured cabling. Overlaps with DuraConnect on data cabling and network services but operates at significantly larger scale across many verticals.
• EQUANS: ENGIE spin-off providing multi-technical infrastructure services across Europe, including ICT/network cabling for enterprises and public sector. Comparable on service offering and customer profile, but much broader portfolio and geographic reach than DuraConnect.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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