SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore

What SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore does

SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore is a Dutch industrial surface treatment specialist founded in 1975 and headquartered in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. The company provides abrasive blasting, airless spray coating, thermal metallising (Schooperen), and application of protective coating systems — including epoxy, polyurethane, and fire-retardant coatings — to steel and metal structures. It operates a dedicated 8 by 25 metre blast and spray cabin capable of handling objects up to 30 tonnes, alongside mobile field teams that deliver on-site services across the Netherlands, Belgium, and offshore. SSB Offshore is a wholly owned division focused on offshore platforms, gas facilities, and wind installations, while SSB Bouman handles onshore industrial, infrastructure, and government projects.

The business is built around certified, niche technical capabilities rather than high-volume commodity work. SSB Bouman holds NORSOK M501 qualification (Coating System No. 1, 7B and 7C), Shell-approved Thermisch Spuit Aluminium (TSA) applicator status, in-house NACE-certified coating inspectors, ISO 9001, VCA**, ISO 12944, and NEN EN 1090 compliance. It applies specialised techniques including aluminising at thicknesses above 150 microns, fire-retardant coatings (Chartek, Pitt Char XP), sound-dampening polyurethane with Twaron fibre, rope access, Sponge-Jet, CO2 dry ice blasting, and glass bead blasting.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based industrial surface treatment services and multi-year maintenance contracts, such as the recurring NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij) agreement. Customer segments include Oil and Gas, Infrastructure (bridges, locks, civil works), Offshore energy, Process and Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, and Government (national, provincial, municipal). On 18 December 2025, SSB Bouman was acquired by SealteQ Group, expanding the combined platform to 13 locations under the SealteQ umbrella while SSB Bouman's CEO André Hofman and specialist personnel continue to lead the unit.

Name

SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore

Legal name

Staalstraal- en Schildersbedrijf N Bouman BV

Website

https://ssbbouman.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore is a Dutch industrial surface treatment company founded in 1975 that performs certified sandblasting, coating, and thermal metallising for steel structures across oil and gas, infrastructure, offshore, and government clients in the Netherlands and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coating Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Industrial sandblasting services
• Metal surface treatment
• Protective coating application
• Offshore painting services
• Steel conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogeveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial surface treatment services: One-time project-based services including industrial blasting, spray coating, painting, and metal preservation work performed at the company's facility in Hoogeveen or on-site at client locations across the Netherlands, Europe, and offshore.
2. Multi-year maintenance contracts: Long-term maintenance contracts with recurring revenue, such as the multi-year maintenance contract with NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij) for Dutch sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SSB Bouman / SSB Offshore is an industrial steel blasting and painting company that provides sandblasting, spray coating, metal conservation, thermal metallising, concrete repair, and offshore painting services for steel and metal structures. Work is performed at the company's large blast and spray cabin facility in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, and on-site at client facilities across the Netherlands, Belgium, Europe, and offshore installations, serving oil & gas operators, infrastructure owners, government bodies, and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

SSB Bouman/SSB Offshore is a steel blasting and painting company offering a comprehensive suite of metal conservation services. The company operates two main divisions: SSB Bouman (onshore industrial services) and SSB Offshore (offshore specialist services). Core offerings include industrial blasting and spray booth services at their Hoogeveen facility, on-site painting works, and metal conservation using epoxy and polyurethane coatings. The portfolio includes specialized services such as metallizing/schooping (Shell-approved TSA applicator), aluminizing, fire-retardant coatings, sound-dampening coatings, rope access, NACE inspections, CO2 dry ice blasting, sponge-jet and glass bead blasting, and concrete repair. Services are delivered both at the company's facility (handling objects up to 30 tons) and on-site at client locations throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SSB Bouman (Onshore Industrial Blasting and Painting) Onshore industrial blasting and painting services for bridges, factories, tanks, sluice gates, and other metal infrastructure, delivered at the company's facility in Hoogeveen or on-site at client locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally.
• SSB Offshore (Offshore Blasting and Painting) Offshore-specific industrial blasting and painting services for technical installations such as gas facilities, wind installations, and drilling platforms, protecting them against weather, wind, and sea influences, including rope access and NORSOK M501 qualified work.
• Blasting and Spray Booth Facility Service In-house blast and spray booth service at the company's Hoogeveen facility, with an 8x25 metre blasting cabin, conditioned spray booths, and 10-15 tonne lifting capacity capable of handling objects up to 30 tonnes; uses inert corundum blast medium with magnetic and dust separator and oil- and moisture-free compressed air.
• Metal Conservation Service Industrial steel preservation service applying epoxy and polyurethane coating systems to protect metal structures from corrosion, mechanical stress, and chemical influences, extending asset lifespan for oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial clients.
• Painting Works Service On-site industrial painting service applying multi-layer paint systems, zinc silicate coatings, fire-retardant coatings, and sponge-jet surface preparation using modern equipment and sustainable products.
• Fire-Retardant Coating Application Application of approved fire-retardant coatings such as Chartek and Pitt Char XP for industrial and offshore assets requiring passive fire protection.
• Thermal Metallising (Schooperen / TSA) Thermal spraying of zinc, aluminium, or alloys in various layer thicknesses for high-durability protection; SSB Bouman is a Shell-approved TSA (thermische metaalspuittechniek) applicator and performs aluminising of pure aluminium in thicknesses above 150 microns for high-longevity applications.
• NACE Coating Inspection Internationally recognised corrosion protection inspection service performed by in-house NACE-certified personnel for industrial and offshore assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduction target of 10% by 2027 relative to 2021 baseline (normalised for 40% expected business growth).
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SealteQ GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025On 18 December 2025, SealteQ Group announced the acquisition of SSB Bouman, making it part of the SealteQ Group. SSB Bouman, founded in 1975 and based in Hoogeveen, adds specialist expertise in high-quality, certified preservation works (NORSOK M501) and a large blast and spray cabin facility. CEO André Hofman remains. The acquisition expands SealteQ Group to 13 locations and strengthens its position in steel preservation for infrastructure, industry, and offshore sectors. SSB Bouman's personnel and specialist knowledge continue as a core part of the combined group.
• COP — Cooperating Offshore Partners JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOP is a consortium of four specialist offshore maintenance companies: Isolatie Combinatie (Beverwijk), Multimetaal Offshore (Den Helder), Steigerbouw van der Panne (Hendrik Ido Ambacht), and SSB Offshore (Hoogeveen). The consortium was formed to provide complete maintenance solutions for offshore platforms — including scaffolding, painting, insulation, NDO, engineering, and structural/pipework repair. COP is marketed as a single point of contact for the most economical and efficient maintenance solutions.
• MicrodoniaminorOthersMicrodonia is a Dutch social enterprise creating employment in Macedonia through microcredit initiatives supporting entrepreneurs, schools, hospitals, and healthcare institutions. SSB Bouman participates in Microdonia's social entrepreneurship activities, which began after a trade mission to Macedonia in July 2015.
• Coatec-PCNminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoatec-PCN collaborated with SSB Bouman to develop and deliver a training course on 'Basis Metaalconservering (Module airless spuiten) en Inspectie' (Basic Metal Preservation — Airless Spraying Module and Inspection). Three SSB Bouman employees received certification upon completion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stork (A Fluor Company): Large industrial services provider active across Europe in maintenance, modification, and asset integrity for oil & gas, chemicals, and power. Overlaps with SSB Offshore in NORSOK-qualified preservation, rope access, and inspection, but at significantly greater scale and broader service portfolio.
• Bilfinger: European industrial services group providing maintenance, insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment across process industries. Comparable on offshore coating, insulation, and maintenance contracting to oil & gas and industrial clients, though operating at much larger scale.
• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major (International Paint, Sikkens) supplying marine, protective, and industrial coating systems. Both a supplier to SSB's application work and a broader competitor through its own certified applicator networks and direct service offerings in some markets.
• SPIE: European technical services group delivering industrial maintenance, painting/coating, and asset integrity to energy and infrastructure clients. Overlaps with SSB Bouman on certified industrial coating, surface treatment, and multi-year maintenance contracts across Europe.
• Strukton: Dutch infrastructure and construction group with civil maintenance, steel bridge preservation, and rail services. Comparable in Dutch bridge/lock painting, infrastructure maintenance contracting, and use of rope access and certified coating systems.

Others

• Hempel: Global marine and protective coatings manufacturer headquartered in Denmark. Not a direct competitor but adjacent: Hempel supplies the coating systems that SSB Bouman applies, and its NORSOK-grade product portfolio is a key input into SSB's certified service offering.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering and consultancy firm active in maritime, infrastructure, and asset management. Adjacent rather than competitive — engages SSB Bouman as a preservation subcontractor on bridge, port, and offshore projects while shaping the asset-management frameworks that drive such maintenance demand.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with strong offshore, marine, and protective-coatings lines. Comparable ecosystem player — Jotun's NORSOK-compliant coating systems are commonly applied by SSB Offshore, and both companies serve the same North Sea offshore operator base.

Direct peers

• Mourik: Dutch industrial services and contracting group with significant petrochemical, infrastructure, and environmental maintenance work. Comparable as a Dutch-based multi-disciplinary industrial contractor serving oil & gas, infrastructure, and process-industry clients with recurring maintenance scopes.
• SealteQ Group: Strategic parent of SSB Bouman since December 2025; multidisciplinary Dutch contractor focused on sustainable preservation of concrete and steel structures across 13 locations. Directly comparable business model — NORSOK-qualified metal preservation, blast and spray facilities, and recurring multi-year maintenance contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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