What Maes does

Maes bvba is a Belgian private limited industrial installation and service company headquartered at Industriedijk 2, 2300 Turnhout, that installs, maintains, and repairs steam boilers, thermal oil boilers, and industrial heating installations. Founded in 1989 and operating for more than 35 years, the company serves industrial customers — primarily in the Flanders region — that require comprehensive thermal solutions across manufacturing, processing, and facility-heating use cases. Maes operates as a subsidiary of Babcock Wanson Group, an international supplier of industrial boilers and related services, which provides the company with group-level technical and commercial backing while it retains its own operating identity and customer relationships.

The company's core product line centers on steam boilers (stoomketels), thermal oil boilers (thermische olieketels), heating systems (verwarming, including hall heating and heating boilers), energy-recovery (energierecuperatie) systems, and containerized (containerinstallaties) thermal solutions that can be deployed outside fixed-site facilities. Supporting services include industrial piping work in steel, stainless steel, or plastic (underground and above-ground), design and certification of gas pipelines (including network-connection attestation), HVAC, industrial chimney cleaning, insulation, construction, equipment rental (verhuur), and second-hand equipment sales (tweedehands). Maes also markets a 'sustainable thermal solutions' (duurzame thermische oplossingen) line, positioning parts of its portfolio around energy-efficiency and sustainability demand from industrial customers.

Maes monetizes through quote-based, project-driven B2B service delivery — installation projects, recurring maintenance contracts, certified gas-pipeline work, and equipment rental — using a direct field-sales/field-service motion targeted at enterprise industrial buyers in Flanders. Distribution is direct on-site, supported by a website (maes.biz), a Dutch-language newsletter used to communicate topical advisories (e.g., the Belgian arm-to-rijk gas transition), and YouTube-hosted safety-training and reference videos. Revenue, pricing, customer counts, and contract terms are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Maes

Legal name

Maes bvba

Website

https://maes-bvba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maes bvba is a Belgian industrial installation and service company, headquartered in Turnhout, that installs, maintains, and repairs steam boilers, thermal oil boilers, and industrial heating systems for industrial customers in the Flanders region as a subsidiary of Babcock Wanson Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Boiler Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators (IMAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), Boiler Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAOACAD), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial boiler services
• Steam boiler installation
• Thermal oil systems
• Heating system maintenance
• Industrial piping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Turnhout

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Maes installs, maintains, and services steam boilers, thermal oil boilers, industrial heating systems, and energy recovery installations for industrial customers. The company also delivers industrial piping in steel, stainless steel, or plastic (underground and above-ground), designs and certifies gas pipelines for grid connection, and provides HVAC, insulation, chimney cleaning, construction, and equipment rental services. Operating from Turnhout, Belgium, Maes serves industrial clients across the Flanders region as a subsidiary of the Babcock Wanson Group.

Product overview

Maes is an industrial installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal solutions as part of the Babcock Wanson Group. Their core product line centers on steam boilers (stoomketels), thermal oil boilers (thermische olieketels), and heating systems, complemented by energy recovery installations and containerized solutions for flexible deployment. The product ecosystem includes second-hand equipment options. Supporting services include industrial piping (in steel, stainless steel, or plastic), gas pipeline installation with certification, HVAC, chimney cleaning, insulation, construction, maintenance, and equipment rental. Together, these products and services provide total solutions for industrial steam, thermal energy, and facility heating needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steam Boilers (Stoomketels) Industrial steam boilers supplied and installed for manufacturing and processing industries requiring process steam.
• Thermal Oil Boilers (Thermische olieketels) Thermal oil heating systems supplied and installed for industrial processes that need high-temperature heating without generating steam.
• Heating Installations (Verwarming) Industrial heating installations including hall/space heating and heating boilers for facility warming applications.
• Energy Recovery Systems (Energierecuperatie) Systems to recover and reuse waste heat from industrial processes in order to improve energy efficiency.
• Container Installations (Containerinstallaties) Pre-fabricated containerized installations for steam, heating, and thermal systems that can be transported and deployed quickly at customer sites.
• Second-Hand Equipment (Tweedehands) Pre-owned industrial boilers and heating equipment available for resale to customers seeking lower-cost equipment.
• Sustainable Thermal Solutions (Duurzame thermische oplossingen) Eco-friendly thermal energy solutions aimed at sustainability and reduced environmental impact for industrial customers.
• Maintenance (Onderhoud) Comprehensive maintenance services for steam installations and industrial heating systems.
• Industrial Piping (Industriële piping) Industrial piping work in steel, stainless steel, or plastic, performed both underground and above-ground for industrial clients.
• Gas Pipelines (Gasleidingen) Design, installation, and certification of gas pipelines, including dimensioning and the attestation required for connection to the gas network.
• HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning services for industrial facilities.
• Industrial Chimney Cleaning (Industriële Schoorsteenreiniging) Professional cleaning of industrial chimneys and exhaust systems.
• Insulation (Isolatie) Insulation services for industrial installations to improve energy efficiency and safety.
• Industrial Constructions (Constructies) Industrial construction services supporting the installation of heating and steam systems.
• Equipment Rental (Verhuur) Rental of industrial heating and steam equipment to customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Babcock WansoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaes is part of Babcock Wanson Group, an international supplier of industrial boilers and related services. This partnership provides Maes with the backing and resources of a larger international organization while maintaining its identity as a full-service installation company for steam and thermal oil installations, central heating, hall heating, and energy recovery systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Babcock Wanson: Babcock Wanson is the parent organization of Maes and an international supplier of industrial boilers and thermal equipment with installation, maintenance, and service capabilities across multiple European markets. Directly comparable as the parent with overlapping industrial boiler installation and service offerings.
• Veolia Industrial Services Belgium: Veolia provides industrial energy services including steam generation, boiler operations, energy recovery, and thermal utilities management for industrial sites in Belgium. Comparable as a broad industrial energy services incumbent with overlapping steam and thermal offerings.
• SPIE Belgium: SPIE is a major European technical services provider offering multi-technical facility services including HVAC, industrial piping, mechanical installations, and energy efficiency for industrial and commercial customers. Comparable as a large-scale industrial mechanical services competitor operating in Belgium.
• Hoval: Hoval is a European manufacturer of industrial and commercial heating systems including boilers, heat exchangers, and energy recovery solutions with a presence in Belgium. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial heating equipment overlapping Maes's installation scope.
• Bosch Industriekessel: Bosch Industriekessel is a leading European manufacturer of industrial boiler systems including steam boilers, thermal oil heaters, and waste heat recovery units. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying the same industrial heating equipment categories that Maes installs.
• ENGIE Solutions Belgium: ENGIE Solutions provides industrial and commercial technical services including HVAC, boiler installations, energy recovery, and facility maintenance across Belgium. Directly comparable as a large incumbent offering overlapping industrial heating and mechanical services.
• Viessmann Industrial Solutions: Viessmann Industrial produces industrial heating systems, steam boilers, and thermal solutions, and is referenced in Maes's own project gallery (Viessmann stoomketel installation). Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial boiler manufacturing with regional installer networks.

Direct peers

• Certuss: Certuss is a German specialist in steam generators and steam boiler systems for industrial customers, offering rapid steam solutions and compact boiler designs. Comparable as a direct peer in industrial steam boiler manufacturing and deployment.
• ATTSU: ATTSU is a Spanish manufacturer and installer specializing in thermal oil boilers and steam boilers for industrial applications. Comparable as a direct peer focused on the same thermal oil and steam boiler niche that represents Maes's core offering.
• Omnical: Omnical is a German industrial boiler manufacturer producing steam and hot water boilers for industrial facilities, and is referenced in Maes's project portfolio. Comparable as a direct peer in industrial boiler equipment categories that Maes installs and services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/embed/jm9zGDFkyu0/vq=hd720
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maes-bvba

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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