What Smits Neuchâtel does

Smits Neuchâtel Bouw B.V. is a Dutch specialty construction services provider headquartered in Utrecht, founded in 1873 as a Dutch offshoot of the Neuchâtel Asphalt Company and tracing its second corporate lineage to J.L.H. Smits & Co. (1879). The company operates with approximately 20 dedicated professionals and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gebr. Van Kessel, itself part of Koninklijke VolkerWessels. Its work is concentrated in three technical domains: gietasfalt (mastic asphalt) floor systems, kunststofvloeren (epoxy and polyurethane synthetic floors), and rubbermortel (rubber mortar) systems, applied across five service areas — Bedrijfsvloeren (industrial floors), Gebruiksdaken (used/utility roofs), Hellingbanen (ramps), Maritiem (maritime), and Ondervloeren (subfloors).

The product portfolio is built around proprietary, internally registered brands rather than generic commodity materials. HYPOX is an epoxy-based coating and cast floor system applied as a two-layer wear system with Mandurax aggregate finish for industrial and commercial floors. SOLVOLAN is a polyurethane-based product line covering both cast floors and SOLVOLAN RM, a three-component, solvent-free, lightweight, sound-dampening and fire-retardant rubber mortar used on ship decks, helidecks, and gangways. SN9+ is a waterproofing system for used roofs offering a 30-year durability guarantee with crack-bridging up to 0.5mm. SN Wegtapijt is a reinforced PVC membrane with factory-applied aggregate surfacing for bridges, ramps, and walkways. The company also applies traditional gietasfalt (mastic asphalt) for heavy-duty waterproofing and floor finishes. Maritime and offshore offerings carry IMO and MED certifications, and the unit holds VCA safety credentials, CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, and PSO Trede 3.

The business model is project-based professional services delivered under direct contracts to enterprise B2B clients — contractors, architects, project developers, commercial building owners, and maritime operators — with no public pricing and project quotations tailored to scope and specification. Distribution is direct and field-based, supported by case-study marketing on the company website and a LinkedIn presence, and increasingly enabled by cross-sell inside the VolkerWessels / Gebr. Van Kessel network. Documented customers include Erasmus MC Rotterdam (parking garage waterproofing), Heerema Marine Contractors (IMO-certified sports floor on De Balder), Kranendonk BV (ship Medway bathroom renovation), and Visser & Smits Bouw and Visser & Smit Hanab for construction scopes, with project geographies spanning the Netherlands and selected European maritime engagements.

Name

Smits Neuchâtel

Legal name

Smits Neuchâtel Bouw B.V.

Website

https://smitsneuchatel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smits Neuchâtel is a Dutch specialty construction services provider (founded 1873, ~20 staff, Utrecht) applying proprietary mastic asphalt, epoxy, polyurethane, and rubber mortar systems for industrial floors, utility roofs, ramps, and certified maritime applications, serving enterprise contractors, architects, developers, and maritime operators primarily in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Floor Finishing and Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Paving-Grade Asphalt Binder (PG/Performance-Graded) (EUALAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polymer-Modified Asphalt (PMB) & Modified Binders (SBS/Crumb Rubber/Plastomers) (EUALAKAD)

Keywords

• Mastic asphalt flooring
• Epoxy floor systems
• Polyurethane rubber mortar
• Utility roof waterproofing
• Maritime floor finishes

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Services: Project-based construction services for floor finishes, roof coverings, and maritime applications. Revenue generated through direct project contracts for new construction, renovation, and maintenance work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Smits Neuchâtel is a specialized construction services company that applies mastic asphalt (gietasfalt), synthetic/epoxy and polyurethane flooring systems (kunststofvloeren), rubber mortar (rubbermortel), and proprietary waterproofing systems (SN9+) across industrial, commercial, maritime, and roof applications. The company delivers project-based floor finishing, roof waterproofing, ramp surfacing, and maritime deck solutions for new construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. Its work is backed by registered proprietary product brands (HYPOX, SOLVOLAN, SN Wegtapijt) and certifications including IMO, MED, VCA, CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, and PSO Trede 3.

Product overview

Smits Neuchâtel is a specialized construction company offering high-quality floor and roofing finishing solutions, operating as a single integrated service provider rather than a platform product. The portfolio centers on three proprietary branded material lines (HYPOX® epoxy coatings, SOLVOLAN® polyurethaan coatings/rubbermortel, and SN9+ waterproofing system) alongside traditional gietasfalt (mastic asphalt) and SN Wegtapijt® road carpet products. These materials are applied across five core service areas: Bedrijfsvloeren (industrial/commercial floors), Gebruiksdaken (utility roofs), Hellingbanen (ramps), Maritiem (maritime), and Ondervloeren (subfloors), serving contractors, architects, and project developers in new-build, renovation, and maintenance projects. The company operates as part of Gebr. Van Kessel within the VolkerWessels group, with approximately 20 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYPOX: Epoxy-based coating and flooring system developed and registered by Smits Neuchâtel for industrial and commercial floor applications.
• SOLVOLAN
• SN9+ System
• SN Wegtapijt

Products and services

• HYPOX® Epoxy Flooring System Proprietary epoxy-based coating and cast floor system used for industrial and commercial flooring, applied as a two-layer wear system (Hypox Slijtlaag) topped with Mandurax aggregate finish for heavy-duty industrial and commercial applications.
• SOLVOLAN® Polyurethane Cast Floor Proprietary polyurethane-based cast floor and coating system used for seamless, hygienic, and decorative floor finishes across industrial, commercial, and maritime applications.
• SOLVOLAN® RM Rubber Mortar Three-component polyurethane-based rubber mortar system, solvent-free, lightweight, waterproof, sound-dampening, and fire-retardant, designed for ship decks, helidecks, gallery floors, and gangways.
• SN9+ Waterproofing System Proprietary waterproofing system for used roofs (gebruiksdaken) that guarantees 30 years of durable waterproofing, bridges cracks up to 0.5mm, protects concrete, and withstands heavy loads; suited for garden roofs, water storage, paving, and heavy vehicle traffic.
• SN Wegtapijt® Reinforced PVC Membrane Robust PVC mat with factory-applied broken aggregate (hard stones coated with polymerized resin) providing a wear-resistant finish with high mechanical and weather resistance, applied on bridges, pedestrian walkways, and ramps.
• Gietasfalt (Mastic Asphalt) Flooring Traditional mastic asphalt product composed of split, sand, stone meal, and bitumen binder, applied hot without additional compaction; used for waterproofing and heavy-duty floor applications in the chemical industry, garages, warehouses, auction halls, stables, and quays. Floors are usable within 8 hours after application.
• Industrial and Commercial Floor Installation (Bedrijfsvloeren) Project-based floor finishing service for new-build, renovation, and maintenance projects in industrial and commercial buildings using mastic asphalt or synthetic (epoxy/polyurethane) bases for diverse applications and clients.
• Utility Roof Waterproofing (Gebruiksdaken) Roof finishing service for utility/used roofs since 1978, including garden roofs, intensive and heavy-traffic roof decks, and square surfacing using the proprietary SN9+ waterproofing system.
• Maritime Deck and Floor Solutions (Maritiem) Maritime flooring service offering IMO-certified A60 cement-bound subfloors and flame-retardant polyurethane-bound systems for ship decks, cargo ships, navy ships, pleasure vessels, helidecks, and gangways.
• Ramp Surfacing (Hellingbanen) Custom ramp surfacing service providing tailored solutions for unique hellingbanen (ramps), including concrete preparation and Hypox/SN Wegtapijt wear-resistant finishes for heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Quantifiable outcome

• SN9+ system guarantees 30 years of durable waterproofing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Koninklijke VolkerWesselscoreOthersSmits Neuchâtel is part of Koninklijke VolkerWessels, an internationally operating construction conglomerate. VolkerWessels is a major Dutch construction group providing strategic backing, shared services, and integration into a larger construction ecosystem.
• Gebr. Van KesselcoreOthersSince 2022, Smits Neuchâtel is part of Gebr. Van Kessel, a modern construction company with over 500 employees specializing in civil engineering. Gebr. Van Kessel operates in road construction, civil engineering, sports field construction, and specialized techniques. Smits Neuchâtel Bouw B.V. and Smits Neuchâtel Marine Department B.V. were merged into one entity within Gebr. Van Kessel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian global leader in construction chemicals including resin flooring systems, waterproofing membranes, and adhesives. Mapei is a broad incumbent addressing the same contractor/architect customer base that Smits Neuchâtel serves, with comparable epoxy and PU flooring offerings.
• Sika AG: Global Swiss construction chemicals major offering flooring resins, waterproofing systems, sealing/bonding solutions, and concrete repair products. Sika competes with Smits Neuchâtel across HYPOX epoxy, SOLVOLAN PU, and SN9+ waterproofing categories but as part of a much broader chemicals portfolio.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-listed construction products group with strong EPDM, TPO, and bitumen/asphalt roofing plus waterproofing product lines. Comparable to Smits Neuchâtel in waterproofing and used-roof segments, though operating at very different geographic and scale.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's global construction chemicals division covering concrete repair, flooring resins, waterproofing, and sealants. Overlaps with Smits Neuchâtel across HYPOX/SOLVOLAN-equivalent resin flooring and waterproofing segments, though serving customers primarily via material supply rather than direct application.

Direct peers

• Bolidt: Dutch-headquartered specialist in synthetic resin flooring, rubber flooring, and ship-deck systems. Bolidt is the closest direct peer to Smits Neuchâtel — overlapping product categories (epoxy/PU coatings, rubber mortar), maritime certifications, and Northwestern European construction market exposure, with a comparable specialty applicator model.
• Soprema: French-headquartered specialist in waterproofing membranes, bitumen/asphalt-based roofing, and liquid-applied systems. Soprema overlaps with Smits Neuchâtel's mastic asphalt heritage (gietasfalt) and SN9+ roof waterproofing business, serving similar contractors and property owners across Europe.
• Stonhard (part of Tremco CPG / RPM International): Specialty industrial and commercial resin flooring, epoxy/PU coatings, and tank-lining systems. Stonhard's product categories and large-project customer base closely mirror Smits Neuchâtel's HYPOX epoxy and SOLVOLAN PU flooring applications.
• Triflex: German specialist in liquid-applied waterproofing and resin-based flooring systems, including for used roofs, parking decks, and balconies. Triflex is a direct functional peer to the SN9+ waterproofing system and competes head-to-head in similar Western European construction and waterproofing segments.
• IKO Group: Manufacturer of bituminous and modified-bitumen roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and insulation. IKO is relevant as a peer in mastic/bitumen-based roofing and waterproofing (SN9+ overlap) with similar contractor and project-developer customer base.
• Tremco Construction Products Group (incl. Tremco, Flowcrete, Stonhard): Specialty flooring, waterproofing, and concrete repair brands (including Flowcrete resin floors and Stonhard industrial flooring) directly overlapping Smits Neuchâtel's HYPOX/SOLVOLAN/SN9+ portfolios. Tremco CPG combines specialty applicator and material-supply models serving similar commercial, industrial, and parking-structure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/SmitsNeuchatel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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