Jacbo

Name

Jacbo

Legal name

JACBO Pfahlgründungen GmbH

Website

https://jacbo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Geotechnical Construction Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (23819), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Tunneling & Underground Geotechnics (Ground Treatment, Support, NATM/SEM Interfaces) (IMAFAOAJ)

Keywords

• Pile foundation construction
• Ground improvement services
• Geotechnical engineering
• Bored pile systems
• Deep foundation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Schüttorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Ground Improvement Construction Services: Project-based construction services revenue from pile foundations, ground improvement, and pile walls. Revenue varies by project size from €20,000 to €10 million per contract. 2023 revenue: €39.03 million (HGB).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JACBO Pfahlgründungen GmbH is a specialty geotechnical contractor that designs and executes deep foundation and ground improvement solutions for construction projects. The company delivers a portfolio of proprietary bored pile systems (JAC-S, JAC-O, JAC-B, JAC-V, JAC-V/B, JAC-V/F), the JAC-X mixed-in-place ground improvement element, drilled pile walls, and impulse compaction services (CDC, CRC, CVC, Geolock). Services span the full project lifecycle from foundation concept development and geotechnical/execution planning through on-site pile manufacturing with proprietary real-time quality monitoring.

Product overview

JACBO offers a portfolio of specialized deep foundation and ground improvement products and services for the geotechnical engineering market. The core product line consists of proprietary bored pile systems — JAC-S (screw auger bored pile), JAC-O and JAC-B (partial-displacement bored piles), and JAC-V, JAC-V/F, and JAC-V/B (full-displacement bored piles) — along with JAC-X mixed-in-place ground improvement elements. These are complemented by drilled pile wall systems for excavation support, and impulse/vibratory compaction techniques (via partner Cofra) including CDC, CRC, CVC, and Geolock. Services span the full project lifecycle from foundation concept development and geotechnical/execution planning through manufacturing with real-time quality monitoring, supported by the company's own machine fleet. The company is a subsidiary of the Possehl Construction Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JAC-S Screw Auger Bored Pile Continuous flight auger pile (Schneckenbohrpfahl) with a small central tube, diameter ratio Di/Da under 0.6, available in diameters from 30 to 120 cm, typically with partial reinforcement. Sold as a foundation method for construction projects requiring engineered pile solutions.
• JAC-O Partial-Displacement Bored Pile Partial-displacement bored pile with large central tube and tapered tip, Di/Da ratio at least 0.6, diameters 40 to 75 cm, reinforcement lengths tailored to geology and static requirements. Sold as an engineered pile foundation method.
• JAC-B Partial-Displacement Bored Pile Partial-displacement bored pile with large central tube and large base plate (60° tip), Di/Da ratio at least 0.6, diameters 40 to 80 cm, with continuous reinforcement before concreting. Sold as a pile foundation method for high-load applications.
• JAC-V Full-Displacement Bored Pile Full-displacement pile with no soil extraction; earth is displaced laterally, reducing disposal costs especially for contaminated soils. Diameters 30 to 60 cm. Functions as foundation pile and ground improvement element with partial reinforcement.
• JAC-V/B Full-Displacement Pile with Continuous Reinforcement Full-displacement pile variant with continuous reinforcement and Lost Bit system, diameters 30 to 45 cm. Designed for projects requiring full reinforcement in a vibration-free, soil-displacing installation.
• JAC-V/F Fundex-Equivalent Full-Displacement Pile System Full-displacement bored pile system equivalent to Fundex with no soil extraction and high compaction effect at pile base, available in shaft/tip diameters of 38/45 cm and 45/56 cm, with full reinforcement possible. Suitable for inhomogeneous soil conditions.
• JAC-X Mixed-in-Place Ground Improvement Element Mixed-in-place ground improvement element (Baugrundverbesserungselement), diameters 40 to 100 cm. No soil extraction, gentle construction with immediate hydrostatic pressure buildup; also suitable for retaining and cutoff walls. Compliant with DIN EN 14679.
• Bohrpfahlwände (Drilled Pile Walls) Drilled pile walls for excavation support and structural integration, offered in tangierende (tangent) and aufgelöste (spaced) configurations. Used for high loads, deep excavations, and urban environments as excavation enclosures or structural walls.
• Impulsverdichtung (Impulse Compaction Services) Ground improvement via impulse/vibratory compaction techniques including vertical drainage (prefab vertical drains to 60+ m depth), CDC Rapid Impact Compaction (16-ton hammers up to 9 m depth), CRC Roller Compaction, CVC Vibro Compaction, and Geolock waterproof barriers. Offered in partnership with Cofra.
• Foundation Concept Development Service Geotechnical consulting service developing optimized foundation concepts based on site conditions, project requirements, and client needs, selecting the appropriate method (bored piles, ground improvement, pile walls, or a combination). Sold as an upfront engineering service to construction clients.
• Geotechnical Planning Service Detailed geotechnical design service including pile static calculations, deformation analysis, and bearing capacity verification using Plaxis and GGU software. Sold as a pre-execution engineering service.
• Execution Planning Service Production of approval-ready execution plans including detailed pile plans and reinforcement plans, enabling permit submissions and construction preparation. Sold as an engineering service.
• Quality Management Service Real-time monitoring of all pile production parameters via proprietary JACBO software, generating manufacturing protocols per pile, supplemented by rapid load tests and static/dynamic proof load testing. Sold as part of the construction service contract to ensure documented quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million piles manufactured in 27+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AA SchroefpalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch specialist for vibration-free bored pile foundations with 25+ years of experience. AA Schroefpalen produces bored piles for residential and commercial buildings throughout the Netherlands. Modern fleet with regularly maintained equipment, qualified personnel, and transparent project processes. Holds VCA certificate valid in Belgium and Netherlands (equivalent to German SCC). Acquired by Possehl Group in 2022 and integrated into JACBO Pfahlgründungen GmbH. Malden workshop facility provides EFG equipment maintenance support for JACBO operations.
• CofracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative construction company specializing in soil improvement techniques and membrane constructions. Cofra developed CDC (Rapid Impact Compaction) technology, prefabricated vertical drains (PVD), CRC Roller Compaction, CVC Vibro Compaction, and Geolock waterproofing systems. Joined Royal Boskalis Westminster in 2006. Cofra provides JACBO with advanced ground improvement technologies including CDC compaction equipment using 16-ton hammers, vertical drainage installation systems capable of reaching 60+ meter depths, and Geolock patented waterproof barriers. Both companies share commitment to quality and safety standards aligned with oil and gas industry requirements.
• JACBO Nederland B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for Belgian market expansion. JACBO and JACBO Nederland B.V. jointly established JACBO België B.V. to serve the Belgian market and meet long-held demand from customers in Belgium.
• AA Schroefpalen (Malden Workshop)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorkshop facility for EFG equipment maintenance supporting JACBO operations. Located in Malden, Netherlands.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauer AG: Bauer AG is one of Germany's largest specialty foundation contractors with a full suite of piling, diaphragm wall and ground improvement methods. It is a broader incumbent operating globally, overlapping directly with JACBO's bored pile and ground improvement services but at much greater scale.
• BAUER Resources GmbH: BAUER Resources is the environmental and geotechnical services arm of the Bauer Group, offering ground improvement, brownfield remediation and water sealing — closely mirroring JACBO's displacement pile and Geolock waterproofing capabilities, especially on contaminated industrial sites.
• Keller Group plc: Keller is a global geotechnical contractor offering piling, ground improvement and earth retention. It competes with JACBO across the German market on large industrial and infrastructure projects, with a comparable product portfolio (bored piles, displacement piles, vibro compaction).
• Menard (VINCI Construction): Menard is the global ground improvement specialist within VINCI Construction, offering techniques including vibrocompaction and vertical drains that directly overlap with JACBO's Cofra-sourced ground improvement portfolio. It competes for the same large industrial and logistics hall foundation contracts.
• Züblin Spezialtiefbau (Strabag): Züblin's specialist foundation division is part of Strabag and offers bored piles, anchors and ground improvement across Germany. Züblin is also a JACBO customer (Sturm Logistik), but also a competitor for general contractor foundation work.
• Soletanche Bachy (VINCI Construction): Soletanche Bachy is one of the world's largest foundation contractors with deep expertise in bored piles, diaphragm walls and ground improvement. Its presence in Germany puts it in direct competition with JACBO on larger commercial and infrastructure projects.

Others

• Soilmec S.p.A. Soilmec is a leading manufacturer of piling rigs and drilling equipment, including displacement pile rigs functionally equivalent to JACBO's own machine fleet. It is not a direct service competitor but shapes JACBO's equipment economics and capacity to expand.

Direct peers

• Trevi Group: Trevi is an Italian specialty foundation contractor offering bored piles, ground improvement and soil consolidation. It is comparable in scale and product mix to JACBO and increasingly active across European markets.
• Stump Spezialtiefbau GmbH: Stump (formerly Stump-Franki) is a German mid-market specialty foundation contractor offering bored piles, driven piles and ground improvement. It is one of the closest direct competitors to JACBO in the DACH market, with overlapping customer segments (general contractors, industrial developers, infrastructure).
• Franki Grundbau GmbH: Franki Grundbau is a German specialty foundation contractor specializing in bored piles, driven piles and ground improvement. It directly competes with JACBO on commercial, industrial and infrastructure foundation contracts across Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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