KASKTAŞ

What KASKTAŞ does

KASKTAŞ (legal name: KASKTAŞ Kayar Kalıp Altyapı Sondaj Kazık ve Tecrit A.Ş.) is a Turkey-based geotechnical engineering and deep foundation contractor founded in 1957 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş., a Borsa İstanbul-listed conglomerate. The company delivers specialized construction services across deep foundations (bored piles, driven piles, secant piles), deep excavation support (diaphragm walls, anchored systems), slope stabilization, soil improvement (jet grout, deep soil mixing, stone columns, vibro compaction), and marine works (quay walls, breakwaters, cofferdams). Its proprietary innovations include K-CELL, a bi-directional static axial load testing method developed in-house since 2018, and SBMA (Single Bore Multiple Anchor) high-capacity anchoring technology.

The company maintains a 101–250 employee workforce and operates from an Istanbul headquarters with regional offices in Moscow (Russia) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia, via Kasktaş Arabia Limited), executing projects across Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco, Iraq, and the Bahamas. It owns and operates specialized equipment including the Bauer MC96-BC48 HDS-T Hydraulic Cutter, deployed at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. Notable reference projects include the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge Europe Anchor Block, the NEOM Trojena Time Travel Tunnel (Subcontractor of the Year 2024), the ENKA Kırklareli Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, the BMT Container Terminal in Iraq, the Masar Project in Mecca, and the Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas.

KASKTAŞ generates revenue through project-based B2B contracts as a specialist subcontractor or direct geotechnical contractor, acquiring work via competitive tenders and direct negotiations with project owners, general contractors, and government entities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per project through competitive bidding. The company markets primarily through industry conference participation (ZMGM, DFUI MENA, NPPES, EFFC), multi-language corporate communications, and reputation-driven referrals from named enterprise clients including ENKA, Ant Yapı, Ferrero, and Almoosa Health Group.

Name

KASKTAŞ

Legal name

KASKTAŞ Kayar Kalıp Altyapı Sondaj Kazık ve Tecrit A.Ş.

Website

https://www.kasktas.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KASKTAŞ is a Turkey-based geotechnical engineering and deep foundation contractor, wholly-owned by ENKA, delivering specialized services in deep foundations, excavation support, soil improvement, slope stabilization, and marine works across the Middle East, Russia, and the Caribbean for infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Contracting

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG), Earth Retention & Excavation Support (Sheet/Soldier Piles, Diaphragm Walls, Bracing) (IMAFAOAD), Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Deep foundation engineering
• Geotechnical contracting services
• Excavation support systems
• Soil improvement solutions
• Marine foundation construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering Services: KASKTAŞ generates revenue through project-based contracts for geotechnical engineering services including deep foundations, excavations, soil improvement, marine works, and specialized construction. Revenue is earned through direct contracts with project owners, general contractors, and joint ventures for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KASKTAŞ is a geotechnical engineering contracting company that provides specialized deep foundation, deep excavation support, soil improvement, slope stabilization, and marine construction services for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects. The company also offers its proprietary K-CELL bi-directional static axial load testing method for deep foundation verification.

Product overview

KASKTAŞ is a geotechnical engineering company providing specialized construction services for deep foundations, deep excavations, slope stability, soil improvement, and marine works. The company operates as a single integrated service offering within the ENKA group, with K-CELL as its proprietary innovative product for bi-directional static load testing of deep foundations. Services include diaphragm walls, bored piles, secant piles, jet grout, anchors, soil nailing, and vibro compaction. The company primarily serves infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors across Turkey, Middle East, Russia, and North Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K-CELL: Bi-directional static axial load testing method for deep foundations, developed entirely in-house since 2018

Products and services

• Deep Foundations (Derin Temeller) Specialized deep foundation engineering services including bored piles, driven piles, and pile load testing for structural support of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
• Deep Excavations (Derin Kazılar) Deep excavation support systems including diaphragm walls, secant piles, soldier pile walls (Berlin walls), and anchored systems for safe excavation in urban environments.
• Slope Stability (Şev Stabilitesi) Slope stabilization services including rock slope support, soil nailing, and ground anchor systems for safe construction on challenging terrain.
• Soil Improvement (Zemin İyileştirme) Ground improvement techniques including jet grout, deep soil mixing (DSM), stone columns, and vibro compaction to enhance soil bearing capacity for construction projects.
• Marine Works (Deniz İşleri) Marine infrastructure construction including port quay walls, breakwaters, cofferdams, and offshore foundation systems for harbor and coastal structures.
• Special Applications (Özel İmalatlar) Specialized geotechnical manufacturing and application services including SBMA (Single Bore Multiple Anchor) technology and custom solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• K-CELL Bi-Directional Static Axial Load Test Innovative bi-directional static axial load testing method for deep foundations using load cells embedded in concrete to apply bidirectional loading for accurate pile capacity measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 30,000 kN capacity K-CELL bi-directional load test at Velux Konak Project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keller Group: UK-listed global geotechnical contractor specializing in ground engineering, foundation solutions, and ground improvement. Directly comparable to KASKTAŞ's deep foundations, soil improvement, and ground engineering services across international markets.
• Bauer AG: German-based foundation specialist providing piling equipment and geotechnical construction services globally. Directly comparable to KASKTAŞ's bored piling, diaphragm wall construction, and specialty equipment-led execution model (KASKTAŞ uses Bauer MC96-BC48 equipment).
• Soletanche Bachy: French global geotechnical contractor (Vinci subsidiary) specializing in deep foundations, retaining structures, soil improvement, and underground works. Closely aligned with KASKTAŞ's full-service geotechnical offering and international project delivery.
• Trevi Group: Italian specialty contractor providing foundation engineering, ground improvement, and underground works globally. Comparable to KASKTAŞ in core service offering (bored piles, soil improvement, marine works) and international project focus.
• Menard (Bouygues): Global specialist in ground improvement and foundation works, part of Bouygues Construction. Directly comparable to KASKTAŞ's soil improvement (DSM, stone columns, jet grout) and foundation service lines.
• Hayward Baker (Keller): North American geotechnical contractor (Keller subsidiary) specializing in ground improvement, deep foundations, and earth retention. Comparable service portfolio and similar role as specialty subcontractor on major construction projects.

Broad incumbents

• Züblin (Strabag): German construction company (Strabag subsidiary) with substantial foundation engineering division. Overlaps with KASKTAŞ in geotechnical and foundation works but operates within a broader general construction portfolio.
• Skanska: Swedish multinational construction and project development company with significant civil engineering and infrastructure capability. Broad incumbent with overlapping geotechnical needs but not specialized in foundation engineering.
• Strabag: Austrian-based global construction company with significant geotechnical and foundation engineering capability through its Züblin subsidiary. Larger-scale incumbent with overlapping service categories.

Regional players

• Arabian Bemco Contracting: Saudi-based EPC contractor with significant civil and infrastructure capabilities including foundation work. Comparable regional competitor in the Middle East market where KASKTAŞ Arabia operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KasktasTR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kasktasas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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