Geofabrics

What Geofabrics does

Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd is the largest manufacturer of geotextiles for infrastructure in Australasia, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Braeside, Victoria with operations in New Zealand. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of geosynthetic products including geotextiles (Bidim, Mirafi, Sealmac, Texcel product families), geogrids (Triaxial, Biaxial, GlasGrid, Tensar InterAx, Tensar Uniaxial), geomembranes (Atarfil, Coolguard, Coolpro, Coolthane, Teranap BGM), geocomposites (Alidrain PVD, Cordrain, Enkadrain, Tracktex Green, Bitex, Trinex, Flownet, Enduraseal), the Geoweb geocell system, geosynthetic clay liners, drainage pipes (Megaflo Green), dewatering tubes, gabions, rock mattresses, mechanically stabilised earth wall systems, and Concrete Canvas GCCM products. Underlying technology centres on engineered polymer materials used for separation, filtration, reinforcement, drainage, and containment in civil engineering. The company operates the GRID (Geosynthetic Research, Innovation & Development Centre) as a proprietary in-house testing and innovation hub that validates product performance under local Australasian conditions.

The business serves customers across road, rail, mining, water, coastal, ports and aviation, waste management, renewable energy, sport and recreation, defence, tunnels, and building infrastructure sectors. End customers include government asset owners (councils, transport agencies, rail authorities), large civil contractors and joint ventures (Fulton Hogan Seymour White JV, BDX Contractors, Batchelor Construction Group, Acciona Energia, Markham Culverts), and private developers. Distribution is organised through direct field sales with technical support, design assistance, on-site training, and weekly site visits, supported by the Geofabrics Academy technical education platform and Miraspec design software.

Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of geosynthetic materials on a project-based, quote-driven pricing model, with credit account facilities available to regular enterprise customers. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, in which sales engineers and BDMs work directly with specifiers, contractors, and asset owners. Distribution partnerships with global manufacturers Tensar (InterAx geogrids), Solmax (Mirafi geotextiles, Alidrain PVDs), and Presto Geosystems (Geoweb geocells) supplement Geofabrics' own manufactured range, giving it a one-stop portfolio for infrastructure specifiers across Australasia and selected international markets including Papua New Guinea.

Name

Geofabrics

Legal name

Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd

Website

https://geofabrics.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Geofabrics Australasia is the largest manufacturer of geotextiles for infrastructure in Australasia, producing and distributing geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, and drainage systems for civil engineering customers across roads, rail, mining, water, and coastal sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geosynthetics

akta.pro primary industry

Geotextiles & Civil Engineering Textiles (Road/Soil Stabilization/Erosion Control) (IMAOADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

Keywords

• Geosynthetic manufacturing
• Geotextile products
• Civil engineering materials
• Erosion control systems
• Ground stabilisation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Albury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Geosynthetic Products Sales: Geofabrics generates revenue through the sale of geosynthetic materials including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geocomposites, geocells, drainage systems, and associated products for infrastructure projects across roads, rail, mining, water, ports, coastal, and other civil engineering sectors. Products are sold directly to contractors, engineers, and asset owners with technical support and design assistance included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Geofabrics manufactures and supplies engineered geosynthetic products including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geocomposites, geocells, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control products, and mechanically stabilised earth wall systems for civil infrastructure projects. Products are sold directly to contractors, engineers and asset owners across roads, rail, mining, water, ports, coastal, defence, renewable energy and sport sectors in Australasia and beyond, with technical support, on-site training and design assistance bundled into the offering.

Product overview

Geofabrics is the largest manufacturer of geotextiles for infrastructure in Australasia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of geosynthetic products organized across multiple categories. The product portfolio includes geotextiles (Bidim, Bidim Green, Filterwrap, Mirafi H2Rx, Mirafi PET, Mirafi RSi, Sealmac Green, Texcel P/R), geogrids (Biaxial, GlasGrid, Miragrid GX, Tensar InterAx, Tensar Uniaxial, Triaxial), geomembranes (Atarfil HD, Coolguard, Coolpro, Coolthane, Oasis Floating Cover, Teranap BGM), geocomposites (Bitac, Alidrain PVD, Bitex, Cordrain, Enduraseal Green, Enkadrain, Flownet, Geosheet, Tracktex Green, Trinet, Tritex), geocells (Geoweb), rock bags (AquaRockBag), geosynthetic sand containers (Elcorock), erosion and sediment control products (Bunkermat, Coir Log, Coir Net, Enkamat, Grassroots, Jute Mat, Silt Curtain, Silt Fence), geosynthetic clay liners (Elcoseal, Sorbseal), drainage pipes (Megaflo Green), dewatering tubes (Geotube), stormwater drainage (Atlantis Flo-Cell, Atlantis Flo-Vault), gabion baskets (Geobox, Geoweld), rock mattresses (Geomattress), mechanically stabilised earth wall systems (Geomesh Gabion, Geomesh Natural, Geomesh Rock), rockfall mesh, concrete block retaining walls (Keystone TW3, Verti-Block), and GCCM channel lining systems (Concrete Canvas CC, Concrete Canvas CCX). These products serve applications across 15 sectors including road infrastructure, waste management, mining, slopes and walls, rail, water, coastal, tunnels, defence, renewable energy, ports and aviation, sport and recreation, civic and landscaping, primary industries, and building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRID: Geofabrics Research, Innovation & Development Centre - a dedicated innovation and testing hub for researching, evaluating products, and simulating challenging field conditions.
• Geofabrics Academy
• Bidim
• Megaflo Green
• Geomesh

Products and services

• Bidim Non-Woven Geotextile
• Bidim C Conductive Non-Woven Geotextile
• Bidim Green Non-Woven Geotextile
• Filterwrap Non-Woven Geotextile
• Mirafi H2Rx Multifunctional Woven Geotextile
• Mirafi PET High Strength Woven Geotextile
• Mirafi RSi Multifunctional Woven Geotextile
• Sealmac Green Paving Fabric Geotextile
• Texcel P Non-Woven Staple Fibre Geotextile
• Texcel R Non-Woven Staple Fibre Geotextile
• Geofabrics Geogrid Biaxial
• GlasGrid Asphalt Geogrid
• Miragrid GX Geogrid
• Tensar InterAx Geogrid
• Tensar Uniaxial (RE) Geogrid
• Geofabrics Geogrid Triaxial
• Atarfil High Density (HD) Geomembrane
• Coolguard Geomembrane
• Coolpro Polypropylene Geomembrane Liner
• Coolthane Geomembrane
• Oasis Floating Cover Geomembrane
• Teranap Bituminous (BGM) Geomembrane
• Bitac Multi-Laminate Road Tape
• Alidrain PVD Geocomposite
• Bitex Geogrid Geocomposite
• Cordrain Geocomposite Sheet
• Enduraseal Green Geocomposite Liner
• Enkadrain Drainage Geocomposite Sheet
• Flownet Drainage Geocomposite
• Geosheet Drainage Geocomposite
• Tracktex Green Anti-Mud Pumping Geocomposite
• Trinet Drainage Geocomposite
• Tritex Geogrid Geocomposite
• Geoweb Cellular Confinement Geocell System
• AquaRockBag Rock Bag
• Elcorock Geosynthetic Sand Container (GSC)
• Bunkermat Sand Retention Drainage Matting
• Coir Log Biodegradable Erosion Control Tube
• Coir Net Biodegradable Erosion Control Mat
• Enkamat Turf Reinforcement Mat
• Grassroots Synthetic Erosion Control Mat
• Jute Mat Fine Biodegradable Erosion Control Mat
• Jute Mat Thick Biodegradable Erosion Control Mat
• Jute Mesh Biodegradable Erosion Control Mat
• Silt Curtain
• Silt Fence
• Elcoseal Geosynthetic Clay Liner
• Sorbseal Hybrid Geosynthetic Clay Liner (HGCL)
• Megaflo Green Agi Drain Pipe
• Megaflo Green Socked Slotted Drain Pipe
• Geotube Dewatering Container Geotextile
• Atlantis Flo-Cell Drainage Cell Geocomposite
• Atlantis Flo-Vault Modular Storage System
• Geobox Gabion Basket
• Geoweld Welded Mesh Gabions
• Geomattress Rock Mattress
• Geomesh Gabion Wire Mesh System
• Geomesh Natural Wire Mesh System
• Geomesh Rock Wire Mesh System
• Geofabrics Rockfall Mesh
• Keystone TW3 Concrete Block Retaining Wall System
• Verti-Block Interlocking Concrete Block
• Concrete Canvas CC Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM)
• Concrete Canvas CCX Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM)

Quantifiable outcome

• Megaflo Green drains water up to 4.9 times faster than 100mm round agi pipe
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SolmaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolmax is a leading provider of geosynthetics including Alidrain prefabricated vertical drains and Mirafi geotextile products distributed by Geofabrics. Geofabrics supplies Solmax Alidrain AD230 for soft soil consolidation projects, accelerating settlement of soft soils and increasing foundation shear strength.
• TensarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTensar manufactures InterAx geogrid and other stabilization geogrids distributed through Geofabrics in Australasia. Tensar's T-Value methodology and InterAx geogrid products enable mechanically stabilised layers (MSL) that significantly reduce platform thickness and construction costs.
• Presto GeosystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPresto Geosystems manufactures Geoweb cellular confinement geocell system distributed by Geofabrics. Geofabrics collaborates with Presto's design team on custom solutions for projects including slope stabilization, erosion control, and heavy-duty pavement applications.
• Markham CulvertsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkham Culverts conducted site inspection and recommended Mirafi RSi geotextile for Silo Highway project in Papua New Guinea. Acts as local distributor/installer for Geofabrics products in PNG region.
• NBPOL Civil DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBPOL Civil Department received training and technical support from Geofabrics for installation of Mirafi RSi on Silo Highway project in Papua New Guinea.
• GeotasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal distributor in Tasmania that collaborated with Geofabrics on the Cambridge container yard project, distributing Presto Geoweb and Mirafi products.
• Fulton Hogan Seymour White Joint Venture (FHSWJV)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor contractor joint venture engaged Geofabrics for Bruce Highway CR2SM upgrade project - Australia's first diverging diamond interchange. Utilized Bidim Green, Megaflo Green, and suite of other geosynthetic products. FHSWJV drew from Geofabrics' understanding of geosynthetics to identify solutions for construction challenges.
• BDX (Contractors)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Highway 1 Loop Road intersection upgrade. Utilized Solmax Alidrain AD230 vertical drains supplied by Geofabrics for soft soil stabilization.
• Acciona EnergiamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcciona Energia developed Mt Gellibrand Windfarm in Victoria requiring 27km of access roads and 92,000m² of turbine hardstand areas. Used 150,000m² of Mirafi RS580i geotextile for hardstand reinforcement and unpaved access roads.
• Batchelor Construction GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Cambridge container yard project in Tasmania. Received onsite support from Geofabrics for installation of Geoweb and Mirafi RS380i products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Presto Geosystems: US manufacturer of geocell and cellular confinement systems including the Geoweb product line. Direct peer in load support and erosion control applications, and current partner through which Geofabrics supplies Geoweb in Australasia.
• Hanes Geo Components: US manufacturer and converter of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, erosion control products, and silt fences. Directly comparable as a broad-line geosynthetics supplier to civil engineering contractors.
• Tensar International: Global leader in geogrid manufacturing and mechanically stabilized layer technology. Direct competitor in geogrid/ground stabilization and current distribution partner - Geofabrics distributes Tensar InterAx and uniaxial geogrids in Australasia.
• Strata Systems: US-based geosynthetics manufacturer specializing in geogrids, high-strength woven geotextiles, and MSE wall systems. Directly comparable in ground stabilization and reinforcement product categories serving similar infrastructure end-uses.
• Solmax: Canadian-headquartered global manufacturer of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geomembranes, and geocomposites. Direct competitor and current distribution partner of Geofabrics - they overlap across Mirafi, Alidrain, and geomembrane product lines in infrastructure markets.
• Global Synthetics: Australian competitor distributing and manufacturing geosynthetic products including geotextiles, geogrids, and erosion control solutions. Closest direct Australasian peer competing across the same infrastructure end-markets and customer base.
• Polyfabrics Australasia: Australian geosynthetics manufacturer and supplier specializing in geotextiles and erosion control products. Direct domestic competitor serving the same Australasian civil infrastructure and environmental protection markets.

Broad incumbents

• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: German-headquartered global geosynthetics manufacturer with broad portfolio across geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, and Bentofix GCLs. Comparable broad-line competitor with overlapping technical specifications and customer segments in civil infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Concrete Canvas: UK-based manufacturer of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) - Geofabrics currently distributes Concrete Canvas CC and CCX products in Australasia. Emerging adjacent technology competing in channel lining and erosion control applications.

Regional players

• Atarfil: Spanish manufacturer specializing in HDPE and LLDPE geomembranes for containment and water applications. Direct peer in geomembrane product category - Geofabrics currently distributes Atarfil HD geomembrane products in Australasia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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