What Veldeman Structure Solutions does

Veldeman Structure Solutions is a Belgian designer, manufacturer, and rental operator of modular, demountable fabric and metal structures serving event, industrial, military, sports, and mining customers across 60+ countries. Founded in 1950 in Bree (headquarters still located at Wijshagerstraat 17, Bree), the company has expanded through three generations of family ownership, a 2017 management buy-out led by CEO Andy Moors, and a 2023 investment by European private equity firm IK Partners. The group today operates through Georges Veldeman NV (Belgium), European Future Structures NV (sales), Universal Fabric Structures Inc. (USA, acquired 2004), Tentmoment (Belgium, acquired 2023), and Maessen Tentsupply (Netherlands, acquired 2024), with regional offices in Santiago, Chile and Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania.

The core technology platform is in-house: an R&D department, metal workshop, and fabric production shop produce the proprietary product lines — Alu halls, Multistorey structures, TFS, The Boxx / The SBoxx, EPIXX, Party tents, SOLID industrial halls, demountable industrial halls, modular units, military shelters, and sports halls — all certified to VCA**, ISO 9001, and EN 1090 and engineered to EN 13782 and Eurocode. Production capacity stands at 200,000 m² of PVC canvas and 500 tonnes of aluminum annually, with a 300,000+ m² rental fleet sitting on a 4-hectare Bree campus. Structures range from 9 m² party tents to the company's largest-ever build — a 60m x 236m modular storage hall for SQM's lithium operation in Chile (2025).

Veldeman operates a hybrid revenue model: rental of modular structures (short-term events to multi-year semi-permanent deployments), one-time sales of custom/demountable structures to end customers and to tent rental companies (B2B), and managed services such as maintenance contracts and project finishing (HVAC, electrical, lighting). Go-to-market is direct enterprise and government field sales, supported by an online price simulator and a 'compose your own structure' configurator, with channel sales through the acquired Belgian and Dutch rental subsidiaries. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based. Anchor references include Rock Werchter, DGTL, FCKNYE, Volvo Gent, DHL Aviation, SQM, Dewulf Group, UN, and NATO, spanning events, automotive, logistics, agriculture, mining, and defense.

Name

Veldeman Structure Solutions

Legal name

Georges Veldeman NV

Website

https://veldemangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Veldeman Structure Solutions is a Belgian designer, manufacturer, and rental operator of modular, demountable fabric-and-metal structures serving event organizers, industrial and mining companies, military and defense customers, and sports clubs across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Fabric Structures

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Modular fabric structures
• Demountable industrial halls
• Event tent rentals
• Military rapid deployment shelters
• Temporary sports halls

Headquarters

HQ city

Bree

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rental of Modular Structures: Veldeman maintains a rental fleet of 300,000+ m² of structures available for temporary deployment to customers across event, corporate, and industrial applications. Rental revenue is recurring and flexible, with terms ranging from short-term event use to longer temporary periods.
2. Sale of Custom/Permanent Structures: Direct sale of demountable and semi-permanent fabric structures to end customers and tent rental companies. Includes custom-engineered solutions for mining, military, sports, and commercial applications. The company also sells directly to tent rental companies (B2B sales).
3. Professional Services: Comprehensive project services including engineering, project management, installation, maintenance, and after-sales support. Also includes custom finishing options (electrical, lighting, HVAC, furniture) delivered through partners.
4. Aftermarket & Maintenance Contracts: Custom maintenance contracts offered as add-on services to sold and rented structures, providing recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Veldeman Structure Solutions designs, engineers, manufactures, rents, and sells modular, demountable fabric and metal-framed structures (aluminum and steel) with PVC membrane cladding. The company serves event organizers, industrial and corporate customers, military and defense clients, mining operators, sports clubs, and tent rental companies with a comprehensive product portfolio spanning temporary event venues, semi-permanent industrial halls, sports facilities, military shelters, and modular units. All design, engineering, metal fabrication, and fabric production are performed in-house at the company's headquarters in Bree, Belgium, supported by a rental fleet exceeding 300,000 m² and operations in more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Veldeman Structure Solutions is a modular infrastructure company offering a comprehensive portfolio of demountable fabric and metal structures. The product lineup includes event-focused structures (Alu halls, Multistorey structures, TFS, The Boxx & The SBoxx, EPIXX, Party tents), commercial/industrial solutions (SOLID, Industrial halls, Units), and specialized applications (Military shelters, Sports halls). All products share a common platform of modular, demountable design with various finishing options. The company operates on both a rental and sales model, with structures available from temporary/event use through to semi-permanent installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alu halls Aluminum-frame tent structures available in various sizes for event and commercial applications.
• Multistorey structures Multi-level temporary structures that maximize space utilization for events and commercial use.
• TFS (Tent Frame Structure) Festival-specific temporary structure designed for large-scale music and cultural events.
• The Boxx & The SBoxx Modular structure solutions with versatile configurations for events and commercial applications; The SBoxx is now available for purchase in addition to rental.
• EPIXX Professional event tent structure featuring distinctive design for festivals and corporate events.
• Party tents Professional party tents ranging from 9m² to 137m² in various shapes including square, hexagonal, and octagonal configurations.
• SOLID Industrial Hall System Semi-permanent structure available in widths of 10m to 50m with side wall heights of 4m or 6m, designed for long-term applications including storage, workspace, housing, and retail.
• Demountable Industrial Halls Demountable industrial halls with modular length (5m increments), widths up to 50m+, heights 3-6m, and construction time of 1-4 weeks. Available with various wall configurations from canvas to insulated panels.
• Modular Units Modular units for various applications including dining, meeting rooms, kitchens, changing rooms, reception areas, sanitation, and residential use. Available in different sizes with custom interiors including electricity, lighting, furniture, and partitions.
• Military Shelters Lightweight military hangars and rapid deployment shelters designed for air transport, relocation, and extreme weather conditions. Used for aircraft and vehicle maintenance and logistical operations. Deployed by United Nations, NATO, UAE, and air forces of USA, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, and India.
• Sports Halls Custom-designed sports facility coverings for tennis, football, multisport, and other sports. Feature openable side walls for seasonal flexibility, light-transmitting roofs for natural daylight, and full turnkey solutions including lighting, heating, and insulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of +76, described as world-class customer satisfaction
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, supporting and minor.

• SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Veldeman constructed the largest structure in company history—a 60m x 236m modular storage hall at SQM's Antofagasta facility in Chile—for storing soda ash used in lithium battery production. The project attracted royal attention, being visited by Belgium's King Filip and Queen Mathilde during the first Belgian state visit to Latin America in 60 years.
• Maessen TentsupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2024Veldeman Group acquired Dutch tent supplier Maessen Tentsupply in May 2024, strengthening its geographic footprint in the Netherlands. Located in Voorhout, Netherlands, Maessen Tentsupply serves as a key channel partner expanding Veldeman's presence in the Dutch market.
• TentmomentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Veldeman Group acquired Tentmoment, a tent rental company based in Maldegem, East Flanders, Belgium, in July 2023 as the first step in its geographic expansion strategy. Tentmoment operates as a regional channel partner under the Veldeman Group umbrella.
• SDM-ValorumsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017Consulting firm SDM-Valorum supervised the 2017 management buy-out process, facilitating the transition from Creafund and founder Georges Veldeman to the current management team led by CEO Andy Moors.
• Energy LabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Energy Lab partnered with Veldeman in 2016 to launch the Energy@Veldeman initiative, a workplace health and wellness program providing fresh fruit, walking clubs, warm soup in winter, energy bars, and sports challenges to promote employee wellbeing.
• Port of AntwerpsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSQM's European distribution centers are located at the Port of Antwerp, which is mentioned in the context of the Chile project as part of the Flemish logistics ecosystem supporting Veldeman's international operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights14 records

Direct peers

• Neptunus: Neptunus is a Dutch temporary structure specialist offering demountable halls, event tents, and semi-permanent buildings. Its European focus and product mix directly overlap with Veldeman's event and industrial hall offerings.
• Röder Group (Röder Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice): Röder is a major German tent and event structure manufacturer and rental company competing with Veldeman in festival, sports, and industrial hall applications across Europe. Their product portfolio and rental model closely mirror Veldeman's TFS, Alu halls, and party tent range.
• HTS TENTIQ: HTS TENTIQ is a German manufacturer of industrial tents, event structures, and military shelters with global operations. Its military and industrial hall range competes head-to-head with Veldeman's military shelters and SOLID industrial hall products.
• Losberger De Boer: Losberger De Boer is a German-based global leader in modular tent and space solutions serving events, industrial, and military customers. It is the closest direct competitor to Veldeman across event, semi-permanent, and industrial hall segments with a comparable rental fleet and product range.
• Spacemaker (Unifold): Spacemaker manufactures and rents modular demountable buildings and event structures globally. Its industrial and commercial modular product line overlaps with Veldeman's SOLID and industrial halls offering.

Broad incumbents

• Dancover: Dancover is a European e-commerce-led tent and shelter retailer offering party tents, event marquees, and light industrial structures. While less specialized than Veldeman, it competes in the lower-end event and storage segments across the same European geographies.
• GL events: GL events is a major French-listed event services group offering event venues, temporary structures, and exhibition services globally. It overlaps with Veldeman's event space business at a portfolio level, though it is much broader across all event services categories.

Regional players

• Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals: Mahaffey is a well-known US tent and event structure rental company. While it is a partial competitor in North America to Veldeman's US subsidiary (Universal Fabric Structures), it focuses primarily on event rentals rather than Veldeman's industrial hall strength.

Emerging players

• Süleyman Demirel University / Tente International (Industrial Tents): Tente International is a Turkey-based manufacturer of industrial and event tents with growing European distribution. It represents an emerging lower-cost competitor in the industrial hall segment where Veldeman's SOLID product competes.
• Tentool: Tentool is a Belgian-Dutch tent rental company offering professional event and industrial tent structures. It represents a regional and emerging player in the same tent rental market Veldeman operates in, though with a narrower product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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