Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout

What Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout does

Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch wood processing company founded in 1891, specializing in the production and supply of treated timber for civil engineering, agriculture, construction, and garden applications. The company operates two production facilities in Schijndel (headquarters) and Harlingen, Netherlands, with more than 160,000 m² of storage capacity, and runs under two B.V. entities (Van Swaay Schijndel B.V. and Van Swaay Harlingen B.V.). Its core technical competency is premium wood preservation, executed through proprietary vacuum-pressure impregnation with double-concentration active substances and cell-level fixation, supplemented by acetylation (Accoya) and a proprietary Nobifix mineral-salt treatment developed over 17 years of R&D. The branded portfolio spans roughly a dozen registered product lines (Accoya, Nobifix, Celfix, VSX, Agrifix, Carbofix, Nerafix, Ultrafix, Rustiek Zwart, H2H, HV Boompaal, Hollands Hout, Cloeziana VSA), each tailored to specific use cases such as ground-contact infrastructure, agricultural stakes, garden fencing, and architectural facades.

The company's go-to-market combines a B2B trade e-commerce portal (portal.vanswaay.nl) for high-volume standard product sales with an enterprise field-sales motion via Van Swaay Projecten, which delivers custom engineered solutions (e.g., the TU Delft demountable Accoya parking garage, Nobifix facade projects, modular Nordisk Profil facade systems). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product transactions with quote-based pricing (not publicly disclosed), supplemented by a third-party toll-treatment service (VSX) where customers bring wood to Van Swaay's facilities for professional preservation. Distribution is single-country (Netherlands), with physical depot pickup and same-week delivery from Tuesday-16:00 cut-offs. The company serves four primary segments: GWW/civil engineering (the largest, per the website's leading category positioning), agriculture, garden/consumer trade, and construction/architecture, with sustainability credentials (KOMO dual certification, FSC/PEFC, Cradle to Cradle Gold, BPR compliance, Hofleverancier since 1991) functioning as both regulatory moat and primary marketing message.

Name

Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout

Legal name

Van Swaay Schijndel B.V.

Website

https://vanswaay.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout is a fourth-generation Dutch family-owned wood processing company (founded 1891) that produces and supplies vacuum-pressure treated, acetylated, and mineral-salt preserved timber for civil engineering, agriculture, construction, and garden markets across the Netherlands, operating from production facilities in Schijndel and Harlingen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Wood Products and Timber Preservation

NAICS

Wood Preservation (321114), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO), Wood Treatment & Preservation for Engineered Wood Products (IMAMACAM), Engineered Wood Product Distribution & Fabrication Services (IMAMACAO), Veneer & Specialty Wood Products Trading (IMAMAIAL)

Keywords

• Treated timber products
• Wood preservation services
• Civil engineering lumber
• Sustainable wood supply
• Acetylated wood products

Headquarters

HQ city

Schijndel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Wood Product Sales: Van Swaay sells a comprehensive range of treated and untreated wood products including sawn timber, round timber, posts, planks, fencing, garden wood, and construction wood. Products are sold through their B2B e-commerce portal and direct sales. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with pricing based on volume, dimensions, treatment type, and certifications (FSC/PEFC/KOMO).
2. Wood Preservation Services (Third-Party / VSX): Van Swaay offers professional wood preservation services for third parties through their VSX program. Customers bring their own wood which is treated in Van Swaay's facilities in Harlingen and Schijndel using premium vacuum-pressure methods. This is a toll-treatment/loonwerk model where customers pay for the preservation service on their wood.
3. Custom Project Solutions (Van Swaay Projecten): Van Swaay Projecten delivers custom wood construction projects including sustainable facade systems (Nordisk Profil), circular parking garages (TU Delft), innovative quay walls (H2H), and modular facade solutions. Projects are handled by a dedicated engineering team with full service from concept to delivery. This includes consultation, custom design, and project-specific product development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout produces, preserves, and distributes treated timber and specialty wood products for civil engineering (GWW), agricultural, construction, and garden applications. Core offerings include proprietary treated wood brands (Accoya acetylated wood, Nobifix, Celfix, Agrifix, Carbofix, Nerafix, Ultrafix, Rustiek Zwart, H2H, HV Boompaal, Cloeziana VSA, Hollands Hout), distributed Nordisk Profil facade systems, and a third-party wood preservation service (VSX). Products are sold through a B2B e-commerce portal, direct sales for custom projects, and depot pickup at two Dutch facilities.

Product overview

Van Swaay Duurzaam Hout is a family-owned sustainable wood company (4 generations, established 1891) offering a comprehensive portfolio of wood products and preservation services. The product range is organized around proprietary treatment brands (Accoya, Nobifix, Celfix, VSX, Agrifix, Carbofix, Nerafix, Ultrafix, Rustiek Zwart) and combination products (H2H, HV Boompaal, Cloeziana VSA), alongside distributed facade solutions (Nordisk Profil). Products span multiple categories: GWW (civil engineering: revetments, sheet piling, docks, bridges), Agricultural Wood (fruit tree stakes, meadow stakes, fencing), Garden and Construction Wood (planks, terraces, fencing), and Sustainable Solutions (innovative docks, facades, street furniture). Core offerings include vacuum-pressure wood preservation treatments (VSX, Celfix-based) that extend wood lifespan 5-10x, premium acetylated Accoya with 50-60 year guarantees, and Nobifix natural preservation technology with 25-35 year lifespans. The company operates two production facilities in Schijndel and Harlingen with a dedicated ordering portal (portal.vanswaay.nl) and project division (Van Swaay Projecten).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accoya: acetylated wood product with 50 year guarantee for above-ground and 25 year guarantee for ground/water contact applications
• Agrifix
• Celfix
• Nerafix
• Nobifix
• H2H
• Hollands Hout
• VSX
• Ultrafix
• Rustiek Zwart
• HV Boompaal
• Nordisk Profil

Products and services

• Accoya Acetylated wood produced through a revolutionary scientific process that modifies wood to surpass the best tropical hardwoods, with a 50-year warranty above ground, 25-year warranty in ground/water contact, and a 60-year technical lifespan. FSC and Cradle to Cradle Gold certified; sold to construction, civil engineering, and architectural customers.
• Nobifix Naturally preserved European softwood impregnated under vacuum pressure with mineral salts and natural antistatic substances. Products last a minimum of 35 years above ground and 25 years in ground contact, longer than the tree's growth cycle. FSC or PEFC and KOMO certified; suitable for civil engineering, agricultural, and construction applications.
• Celfix Premium vacuum-pressure impregnated softwood with natural fixation that extends lifespan at least 5x longer than untreated wood. Antistatic values at least 2x higher than most competitors; natural olive-green color that turns brown over time. KOMO certified.
• VSX Wood Preservation Service Premium third-party wood preservation service using vacuum-pressure impregnation with mineral salts and natural antistatic substances. Customers bring their own wood to Van Swaay's Harlingen and Schijndel facilities for treatment. Antistatic value at least 2x higher than most other providers; available in green, brown, and AT (anti-termite) variants; KOMO certified and BPR compliant.
• Agrifix Double-preservation wood for agricultural applications combining Celfix treatment with a second preservation layer of antistatic substances. Technical lifespan of 15-20 years matching one apple cultivation cycle; designed for fruit tree stakes, pasture fencing, and animal enclosures. KOMO certified.
• Carbofix Carefully dried and vacuum-pressure impregnated wood for direct ground contact with a natural black-brown color. Technical lifespan up to 20 years; protects against wood rot, fungi, insects, and termites. Suitable for horse fencing, meadow enclosures, and garden projects. KOMO, FSC, or PEFC certified.
• Nerafix Double-preservation wood with a rustic black/anthracite finish that resembles traditional creosote products. Combines Celfix treatment with a second preservation step for extended lifespan; safe for animals and odorless. KOMO certified.
• Ultrafix Double-preservation wood with a minimum lifespan protection of 20-25 years, combining Celfix treatment with a second antistatic preservation step. Positioned as a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood and plastic with comparable durability at a lower price. KOMO certified.
• Rustiek Zwart Black-finished wood combining Celfix preservation with a double coat of unique non-film-forming water-based wood stain based on oil-modified acrylic resin. Visible natural wood structure with water-repellent breathable properties; lifespan equal to tropical hardwood.
• H2H (Head-to-Head) Innovative combination product joining durable Accoya or reclaimed tropical hardwood with fast-growing European softwood through strong finger joints. Reduces tropical hardwood consumption while maintaining maximum durability at the water/air interface; first European wood company to receive Cradle to Cradle certification for this product line.
• HV Boompaal Thermally treated tree support post using light local thermal treatment, designed to support new tree plantings for the five years of support needed before establishment. Sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood stakes.
• Cloeziana VSA Fast-growing wood species (approximately 12-year growth cycle) with straight cylindrical trunk and natural protection against external influences including marine borer attack. Suitable for sustainable docks, breakwaters, and mooring posts.
• Hollands Hout Dutch wood sourced from Staatsbosbeheer forests including Lariks and Douglas species. Resin-rich species suitable for outdoor applications without treatment, with a warm red color. Guaranteed sourced from ecologically, socially, and economically responsibly managed Dutch forests; PEFC certified.
• Nordisk Profil Facade Systems (Woodfac, Alufac, Napsu) Modular facade systems consisting of 100% recycled aluminum and certified wood, distributed by Van Swaay in the Netherlands. Includes Woodfac Panel (closed facade with wooden lamellae), Woodfac Click (open facade with mounting rail), Alufac Panel (closed aluminum facade), and Napsu (open aluminum facade). Fire-safe per EN 13501-1, designed for 50+ year lifespan.
• Civil Engineering Wood Products (GWW) Wood products for civil engineering applications including revetments, sheet piling, docks and bridges, mooring posts, fauna and wildlife barriers, tree support poles, noise barriers, reflector poles, sign poles, and guide rails. FSC, PEFC, and KOMO certified for public infrastructure.
• Agricultural Wood (Agrarisch Hout) Wood products for agricultural applications including fruit tree stakes, tree support poles, meadow stakes, pasture fencing, horse enclosures, and fauna barriers. Treated for ground contact to prevent rot and bacterial/fungal attack.
• Fencing and Gates (Omheiningen en Poorten) Fencing and gate products including pasture fencing, animal enclosures, fauna and game fences. Nobifix treated wood recommended for best long-term cost performance.
• Garden and Construction Wood (Tuin- en Constructiehout) Garden and construction timber including planks, posts and rails, screenings, fences and gates, terraces, outdoor living products for children and animals, and garden furniture.
• Sustainable Wood Solutions (Duurzame Houtoplossingen) Custom sustainable wood solutions including innovative dock solutions, circular and constructive facade solutions, street and road furniture for public spaces, and innovative GWW solutions. Delivered through the Van Swaay Projecten division with engineering support from concept to delivery.
• Innovative Dock Solutions (Innovatieve Steigeroplossingen) Sustainable dock construction for marinas, mooring facilities, floodproof building, and footbridges using wood species including Cloeziana, Azobe, and Accoya. Focus on reusability, very long lifespan, and lowest long-term costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nobifix lasts 35+ years above ground and 25+ years in ground contact — longer than the growth cycle of the tree
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

One partnership is on record.

• Nordisk Profil A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Swaay is the official Dutch distributor for Nordisk Profil A/S's innovative facade systems including Woodfac Panel (closed facade with wooden lamellae on aluminum panels), Woodfac Click (open facade with wooden lamellae on aluminum mounting rail), Alufac Panel (closed aluminum facade), and Napsu (open aluminum facade). These modular systems are made from 100% recycled aluminum and certified wood, brand-safe according to EN 13501-1, and designed for 50+ year lifespan. Van Swaay provides local sales support, project consultation, and installation guidance through Van Swaay Projecten.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kebony: Norwegian producer of modified wood (furfurylated) using proprietary technology for outdoor applications including decking, cladding, and structural uses. Competes with Van Swaay's Nobifix and Accoya offerings in the premium-treated softwood segment.
• Accsys Technologies: The acetylated wood technology company behind Accoya, which Van Swaay has distributed and manufactured under partnership since 1999. Direct competitor/partner on premium acetylated wood for outdoor construction and facades.
• Arxada (formerly Lonza Wood Protection): Global supplier of wood preservatives (Wolman, Tanalith) used in industrial vacuum-pressure impregnation. Competes with Van Swaay's VSX third-party preservation service and supplies chemistry to the broader treated wood industry.
• OrganoWood: Swedish company using mineral-salt-based wood modification (Nowa technology) to produce environmentally certified treated wood. Direct competitor in the natural/mineral preservation category against Van Swaay's Nobifix and Celfix product lines.
• Thermory: Estonian manufacturer of thermally modified wood for exterior cladding, decking, and outdoor applications. Competes in the modified wood category with similar durability claims (decades-long lifespan) and sustainability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Weyerhaeuser: Major North American timberland owner and treated wood products manufacturer (including outdoor residential lumber). Broad incumbent in treated wood with extensive scale, though focused primarily on the North American residential/decking market rather than Dutch GWW.
• Stora Enso: One of Europe's largest forest products companies with CLT, LVL, and treated wood offerings. Competes broadly in engineered wood, but at a different scale and with a wider product portfolio not specialized in Dutch GWW/agriculture.
• Metsä Wood: Finnish manufacturer of engineered wood products (Kerto LVL, plywood) for construction. Large incumbent with overlapping construction/civil engineering customers, but operates at scale with mass-market rather than specialty preservation focus.
• UPM-Kymmene: Finnish forest products conglomerate with WISA plywood, LVL, and treated timber offerings. Broad incumbent in the same construction/civil engineering space, but serves global markets with commodity-plus positioning rather than Van Swaay's specialty GWW/agriculture focus.

Others

• Nordisk Profil: Danish manufacturer of modular facade systems (Woodfac, Alufac, Napsu) for which Van Swaay is the official Dutch distributor. Strategic partner rather than competitor — provides Van Swaay with adjacent facade product access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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