What Real does

Real NV, headquartered in Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium, designs, produces, rents and sells modular container-based spatial solutions under eight proprietary unit brands (REX, DINO, SOLID, SANI, BEL, MAX, XENTO, C-MAT). Founded in 1989 as part of the privately held REAL Group, the company operates from a 7,400m² production facility producing approximately 950 units per year, supported by a 3,000-unit rental fleet and an in-house logistics and technical service organization. Its customer base spans Belgian construction, events and festivals, education, healthcare, government, housing, industry and retail — with documented enterprise references including Crammerock, DPG Media's Q Beach House, Aertssen, Visser & Smit Hanab, Stadsbader, GM Recycling, Alco Bio Fuel Gent and the Sint-Gillis-Waas Police Department.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time unit sales and recurring rental contracts, augmented by professional services such as custom interior and exterior finishing, furniture, branding, technical maintenance, cleaning and septic/water services, plus machine rental (aerial work platforms, mini excavators) delivered via a partner network. Customers typically engage through direct enterprise sales with quote-based pricing; only a handful of second-hand DINO units carry public price points (from €2,950 ex. VAT). Nationwide coverage is delivered via the company's Flanders base, the Wallonia-based MODULCO unit acquired in 2023, and intra-group logistics synergies with sister companies LIMBA (transport), CORPORATION (steel works), REAL VERHUUR (equipment rental), PIMA (industrial electricity) and IDW (roof and wall cladding).

Real's product line is differentiated by an internally owned engineering and production stack, certifications including VCA, EPB, REI60 and BEN (Nearly Energy Neutral without solar panels), and a recent product cadence marked by the MAX unit (2023) and the XENTO unit (launched at Matexpo 2025). Distribution is direct and relationship-driven across Belgium and the broader Benelux, with event-driven demand spikes (festivals, construction project peaks) supplementing the recurring industrial and institutional book. The company is unlisted, has no disclosed external funding, and operates as a self-funded family-owned industrial business within the diversified REAL Group.

Name

Real

Legal name

Real NV

Website

https://real-nv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Real NV, founded in 1989 in Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium, designs, produces, rents, and sells modular container-based units across eight proprietary product lines, serving construction, events, government, education, healthcare, industrial, and retail clients throughout Belgium and the Benelux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Buildings

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing (337214)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Modular unit solutions
• Modular building rental
• Container construction
• Temporary workspace units
• Mobile office containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint-gillis-waas

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Unit Sales: Sale of modular units (new and pre-owned/young units) to customers for permanent or temporary use
2. Unit Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of modular units with flexible terms
3. Custom Solutions & Services: Custom building solutions, furniture, interior/exterior finishing, branding, technical maintenance, cleaning services, septic tank emptying, water tank refill
4. Machine Rental: Rental of aerial work platforms and mini excavators through partner network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Real manufactures, sells, and rents modular container-based units for temporary and permanent spatial solutions across construction, events, government, education, healthcare, industry, retail, and housing sectors. The company offers eight proprietary unit types (REX, DINO, SOLID, SANI, BEL, MAX, XENTO, C-MAT) with full project management from design to installation, supported by an in-house production facility of 7,400 m² producing 950 units per year and a fleet of 3,000 rental units.

Product overview

Real offers a comprehensive modular spatial solution platform centered on container-based units. Their product portfolio includes eight distinct unit types: REX (basic entry-level), DINO (robust construction site unit), SOLID (workshop unit), SANI (sanitary facilities), BEL (most popular office unit), MAX (nearly energy-neutral sustainable unit), XENTO (newest EPB-compliant unit), and C-MAT (stackable with security features). Units are available for rent or purchase, can be customized, and are supported by additional services including furniture, interior/exterior finishing, foundations, cleaning, maintenance, and transport. The company serves diverse sectors including construction, events, housing, offices, education, healthcare, government, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REX: Basic entry-level modular unit.
• DINO
• SOLID
• SANI
• BEL
• MAX
• XENTO
• C-MAT

Products and services

• REX Unit Basic entry-level modular unit designed for simple spatial needs; available for rent or purchase as part of Real's standard modular portfolio.
• DINO Unit Robust construction site unit, 100% galvanized, stackable up to 2 levels, with break-in protection and included lighting/heating. Available in sizes from 2.40 x 2.40 m to 8.00 x 3.00 m for rent or purchase.
• SOLID Unit Workshop unit combinable with BEL60, stackable and switchable, with extra high double exterior door. Dimensions approximately 6.00 x 3.00 x 2.85 m.
• SANI Unit Modular unit equipped with toilets, showers, and lavabos for sanitary facilities in construction sites, events, and other applications.
• BEL Unit Most widely used office unit, switchable and stackable, with double glazing and shutter; interior usable as magnetic board. Dimensions approximately 6.00 x 3.00 x 2.85 m with internal height of 2.50 m.
• MAX Unit Sustainable unit meeting BEN (Bijna Energie Neutraal/Nearly Energy Neutral) standards without solar panels, EPB compliant with fire resistance REI60. Dimensions approximately 6.00 x 3.00 x 3.10 m.
• XENTO Unit Newest unit launched at Matexpo 2025, EPB-compliant with monoblock or split air conditioning, E-level ≤E50. Dimensions approximately 6.00 x 3.00 x 2.98 m with internal height of 2.59 m.
• C-MAT Unit Stackable container (up to 2 high) with burglary protection for windows and doors. Includes heating, electricity according to AREI standards, and lighting. Available in standard dimensions 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 20 ft, and 20+ ft.
• Custom Modular Solutions Tailored modular spatial solutions including custom building configurations, furniture, interior/exterior finishing, corporate branding, foundations, technical maintenance, cleaning services, septic tank emptying, and water tank refill for clients needing project-specific layouts.
• Machine & Equipment Rental (via Real Verhuur) Rental of aerial work platforms, mini excavators, and other construction machinery through Real Group's sister company Real Verhuur, offered as a complementary service to modular unit rentals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Placement of warehouse space in 1 day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 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 core, flagship and minor.

• MODULCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023 to expand nationwide coverage. Located in Wallonia, MODULCO enables Real to provide land-dekkende service (nationwide coverage) across Belgium with favorable delivery times.
• TOTALflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed/strategic partner relationship. PIMA (part of Real Group) is a fixed partner of TOTAL, providing industrial electricity and civil works services.
• ArcelorMittal GentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDW (part of Real Group) is a fixed partner of ArcelorMittal Gent for industrial roof and wall cladding and asbestos removal.
• Vetrabo HousingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint job tasting event partner in May, along with Lutze Group. Collaborative recruitment initiative.
• Lutze GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint job tasting event partner in May, along with Vetrabo Housing. Collaborative recruitment initiative.
• Real Group Sister CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Group comprises 6 companies: PIMA (industrial electricity since 1968), CORPORATION (steel constructions since 1974), IDW (roof/wall cladding since 1982), REAL VERHUUR (equipment rental since 1988), LIMBA (exceptional transport and crane trucks since 1989), MODULCO (modular buildings since 2023). Internal synergies include Corporation producing walkways for Real projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WillScot: Large North American-focused mobile office, modular space and storage container company; comparably positioned as a fleet-based rental specialist with similar asset intensity.

Direct peers

• Algeco: Europe's largest modular space and portable building provider; competes head-to-head with Real on construction site offices, classrooms and industrial units across Benelux and beyond.
• Losberger De Boer: Major European supplier of temporary and semi-permanent modular buildings for events, sport and industry; overlaps directly with Real's events and industrial project portfolio.
• Portakabin: Modular building specialist focused on permanent and interim space solutions for education, healthcare and government; comparable in target segments and turnkey delivery model.
• CONTAINEX (Werner's Group): Container and modular building manufacturer with a dealer and rental network spanning Europe; offers office, sanitary and storage container systems directly comparable to Real's REX, BEL and SANI units.
• Modulaire Group: Pan-European modular space rental operator (formerly Algeco) with comparable product portfolio of portable cabins, storage containers and modular buildings targeting construction and infrastructure clients.
• Atco Structures: Global modular space and workforce housing provider with comparable portable building rentals and customized modular solutions across commercial and institutional sectors.

Others

• Mobile Mini: Storage container rental specialist serving construction and commercial customers; relevant as an adjacent provider of portable storage units that often sit alongside modular building deployments.

Regional players

• Container Service: Belgian container and modular unit rental/sales provider serving construction and event end-markets; a domestic competitor with overlapping unit types in Real's home market.
• Huisman Hünnefeld: European modular space and container leasing operator with overlapping rental offerings; comparable business model though primarily active in DACH rather than Benelux.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RealVerhuurNv
• Facebookfacebook.com/RealVerhuur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-verhuur-nv

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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