AAB
AAB is a Netherlands-based engineering consultancy founded in 1985 that delivers integrated multi-disciplinary advisory — including geothermal, heat networks, greenhouse design, permits, corporate finance, and brokerage — to top-segment Dutch and international greenhouse horticulture producers, breeders, and investors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersMaasdijk, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AAB does
AAB BM Nederland B.V., trading as AAB, is a Netherlands-based engineering consultancy and advisory firm founded in 1985 and headquartered in Maasdijk (Westland region). The firm delivers integrated, multi-disciplinary advisory across seven expertise areas: Engineering (Techniek), Geo-Heat Projects ((Aard)Warmteprojecten), Sustainable Energy ((Duurzame) Energiezaken), Modeling (Modellering), Spatial Development (Ruimtelijke ontwikkeling), Corporate Finance, and Brokerage (Makelaardij). Its core technology combines domain-specific engineering capabilities — geothermal doublet advisory, heat and CO2 distribution network design, high-tech greenhouse and research facility engineering, energy and climate modeling — with regulatory navigation (permits, SDE++/MEI subsidy applications, brine discharge approvals) and transaction services (M&A due diligence, business valuations, real estate brokerage).
AAB serves top-segment Dutch and international greenhouse horticulture producers, seed breeders, research institutions, energy suppliers, and investors, with a portfolio of named enterprise clients including Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen, Anthura, Rijk Zwaan, Florensis, Enza Zaden, Koppert Biological Systems, Ter Laak Orchids, Corn. Bak, and Goldman Sachs (on Regenergy Frövi). Recent expansion has extended its reach into government advisory via the Agri-Innovation Park Aruba project and into international sustainable finance transactions.
The firm is employee-owned (mede-eigenaarschap), ISO 9001 certified, aligned to UN SDGs, and employs ~50+ specialized engineers and advisors. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees and transaction-based brokerage commissions, with no public pricing disclosed and no external parent or investor identified. AAB operates from a single headquarters in the energy-neutral Paulina building in Maasdijk and distributes services exclusively through direct enterprise engagement, with no self-service or marketplace channels.
AAB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AAB
- Legal name
- AAB BM Nederland B.V.
- Website
- https://aabnl.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AAB is a Netherlands-based engineering consultancy founded in 1985 that delivers integrated multi-disciplinary advisory — including geothermal, heat networks, greenhouse design, permits, corporate finance, and brokerage — to top-segment Dutch and international greenhouse horticulture producers, breeders, and investors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AAB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Horticulture Engineering Consulting
- NAICS
- Management Consulting Services (54161), Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)
- SIC
- Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC), Carbon Market & Policy Advisory (Compliance Schemes, ETS Design, Article 6) (EUABADAA)
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Where AAB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maasdijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AAB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Professional Services - Engineering & Technical Advisory: AAB charges fees for engineering, technical advisory, and project management services across its 7 expertise areas including greenhouse design, energy systems, geothermal projects, and construction supervision. Revenue is project-based and likely varies by scope, complexity, and client size.
- Brokerage & Real Estate Services: AAB operates as a real estate broker (makelaardij) for the greenhouse horticulture sector, facilitating transactions including property sales, acquisitions, and business transfers. Revenue likely derived from transaction fees or commissions.
- Corporate Finance Advisory: AAB provides corporate finance services including business valuations, financial and operational due diligence, business plan development, and financing advisory for mergers, acquisitions, and business succession.
- Permit & Licensing Advisory: AAB charges fees for permit applications, spatial planning, and regulatory compliance advisory for the greenhouse horticulture sector, including environmental permits and subsidy applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based professional services with custom quotes |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
AAB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AAB is a Netherlands-based consulting firm delivering integrated engineering, advisory, and brokerage services across seven expertise areas — Engineering (Techniek), (Geo)Heat Projects, Sustainable Energy, Modeling, Spatial Development, Corporate Finance, and Brokerage — to the greenhouse horticulture and energy sectors. The firm designs high-tech greenhouses and research facilities, develops geothermal and heat network projects, secures permits and subsidies, performs M&A and financial due diligence, and brokers real estate transactions for horticulture companies. Services are delivered through project-based engagements to large-scale Dutch and international greenhouse producers, seed breeders, research institutions, energy suppliers, and investors.
Product overview
AAB is a consulting firm offering integrated advisory services across seven core expertises for the horticulture and energy sectors: Engineering (Techniek), Geothermal/Heat Projects ((Aard)Warmteprojecten), Sustainable Energy ((Duurzame) Energiezaken), Modeling (Modellering), Spatial Development (Ruimtelijke ontwikkeling), Corporate Finance, and Brokerage (Makelaardij). The company serves greenhouse production businesses, seed breeding companies, universities, and research institutions, providing total solutions for projects including greenhouses, installations, commercial spaces, and cultivation facilities. Founded in 1985, AAB operates from Maasdijk, Netherlands, and serves clients both nationally and internationally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Techniek (Engineering) Technical advisory services for greenhouse construction, including design, permitting, and construction management for advanced growing facilities and research environments. Targets greenhouse producers and research institutions.
- (Aard)Warmteprojecten ((Geo)Heat Projects) Geothermal and heat project development, including doublet systems, heat networks, and sustainable heating solutions for greenhouse complexes. Includes process management, business case calculations, subsidy applications, environmental permits, and transport network engineering.
- (Duurzame) Energiezaken (Sustainable Energy) Sustainable energy consulting covering energy concepts, climate studies, heat pump systems, and renewable energy solutions for horticulture businesses. Includes SDE++ subsidy applications and air-water heat pump advisory.
- Modellering (Modeling) Energy and climate modeling services to optimize facility design and sustainability performance for greenhouse and research facilities.
- Ruimtelijke ontwikkeling (Spatial Development) Spatial planning and development services including permit applications, zoning changes, and area restructuring for agricultural and horticultural properties. Includes environmental permits, brine discharge (brijnlozing) requests, and subsidy applications.
- Corporate Finance Financial advisory services including business valuations, transaction management, due diligence, and subsidy applications for mergers, acquisitions, and business succession in the horticulture sector.
- Makelaardij (Brokerage) Real estate brokerage and appraisal services for greenhouse businesses, including sales, purchases, and property transactions in the horticulture sector. Performed by REV RT-credentialed valuers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Osiris project: 100 million m3 natural gas savings and 180,000 ton CO2 reduction per year for 257 ha of greenhouses
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AAB
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AAB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
AAB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency)coreAAB files SDE++ (Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie) subsidy applications on behalf of its clients through RVO. AAB achieved first approvals in the air-water heat pump category in 2025 despite 3x budget oversubscription, indicating a strong working relationship with RVO.
- Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector of ArubaflagshipAAB was selected as the executing party for the technical design and economic feasibility study of the Agri-Innovation Park (AIP) on Aruba. This is a strategic initiative targeting food security, economic diversification, and knowledge development for Aruba through modern greenhouse horticulture technology.
- World Horti CentercoreAAB was deeply involved in the development and construction of the World Horti Center (WHC, formerly WOW) in Westland, which was officially opened by Queen Máxima on March 7, 2018. AAB served as participant and advisor in the project, contributing expertise in architecture and project management.
- PreZerocorePreZero is the waste energy plant in Roosendaal that provides waste heat to project Osiris. AAB designed the transport networks and CO2 capture installation to deliver heat and CO2 from PreZero to 257 ha of greenhouses in Steenbergen and Dinteloord. This is a key operational partnership within the Osiris project.
- Warmtebedrijf West-BrabantcoreWarmtebedrijf West-Brabant is a collaboration of greenhouse horticulture companies in Steenbergen and Dinteloord working together to decarbonize food, flower, fruit, seed, and plant production. AAB was involved from the start, providing process management, business case calculations, subsidy applications, and network design.
- ScamiloNminorAAB NL and ScamiloN collaborate on advisory services for water purification clusters in the greenhouse horticulture sector, offering cultivation group meetings to support cluster members with preparation for mandatory water treatment requirements.
- Quality MastersminorQuality Masters logo appears in AAB's footer, indicating a partnership or certification relationship in the quality management domain.
- NIRV (Nederlandse Internationale Rechtshulp Vermogensbeheerders)minorNIRV logo appears in AAB's footer as a partner or affiliated organization.
- VBO (Vereniging Bedrijfsmakelaars Onroerend Goed)minorVBO (Dutch Association of Real Estate Brokers) logo appears in AAB's footer. AAB is a member of this real estate broker association.
- SCVMminorSCVM logo appears in AAB's footer as a partner organization in the real estate or brokerage domain.
- NRVT (Nederlands Register Vastgoed Taxateurs)minorNRVT (Dutch Register of Real Estate Valuers) logo appears in AAB's footer. Several AAB employees hold NRVT certifications (REV RT).
- DCFA (Dutch Corporate Finance Association)minorDCFA logo appears in AAB's footer. AAB's Corporate Finance department operates in the M&A, valuation, and financial advisory space.
- Regenergy Frövi (client via Goldman Sachs)coreAAB advised Goldman Sachs on financing Regenergy Frövi, an innovative Swedish greenhouse enterprise that uses residual heat from a paper mill to grow tomatoes year-round. Goldman Sachs provided €89 million financing. AAB advised on the business case, capex investments, and technical state of the project.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AAB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- WSP: Global professional services consultancy with deep energy, environment, and buildings practices. Comparable to AAB as a multi-disciplinary engineering advisor serving complex energy and built-environment mandates, with materially greater scale and international reach.
- Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with sustainability, energy transition, and water practices. Comparable to AAB on integrated engineering advisory, but with vastly broader geographic and sector footprint including major infrastructure and environmental mandates.
- Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch-headquartered engineering consultancy with deep expertise in sustainable buildings, energy, and industrial design. Comparable to AAB as an engineering advisory serving infrastructure and energy clients, but operates at far greater scale and across many industries beyond greenhouse horticulture.
- Sweco: European engineering, design, and consulting firm active in water, energy, and sustainable infrastructure. Comparable to AAB on cross-border engineering advisory for energy and environmental projects, particularly relevant given AAB's Swedish Regenergy Frövi engagement.
- Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering and consultancy firm specializing in water, infrastructure, energy, and environment. Comparable to AAB on multi-disciplinary engineering advisory for energy and spatial development projects in the Netherlands, though broader in scope.
- Rabobank Food & Agri Advisory: Rabobank's specialist banking and advisory unit for the global food and agri value chain. Comparable to AAB's Corporate Finance and investor-facing advisory on Dutch greenhouse horticulture, particularly on financing and M&A in the sector.
Emerging players
- Koppert (advisory division): While primarily a biological-pest-control producer (and an AAB client), Koppert has built internal horticulture advisory capability. Relevant as an AAB client reference and as a partial-overlap emerging player in horticulture consulting services.
Others
- Wageningen University & Research (WUR): Dutch research institution that is the global center of excellence for greenhouse horticulture science. Comparable to AAB on technical content and client overlap in high-tech greenhouse R&D facilities, though WUR is a public research body rather than a commercial consultancy.
Direct peers
- Merosch: Dutch real-estate advisory and brokerage specializing in greenhouse horticulture property transactions. Closely comparable to AAB's Makelaardij expertise and overlapping client base in Dutch horticulture real estate.
- DLV Advies: Dutch advisory firm serving the agricultural and horticultural sectors with integrated consulting on technology, energy, permits, and business economics. Highly comparable to AAB's core mission of multi-disciplinary advisory for greenhouse horticulture and energy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AAB social profiles
Digital presenceAAB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
AAB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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AAB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
AAB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about AAB
What does AAB do?
AAB is a Netherlands-based consulting firm delivering integrated engineering, advisory, and brokerage services across seven expertise areas — Engineering (Techniek), (Geo)Heat Projects, Sustainable Energy, Modeling, Spatial Development, Corporate Finance, and Brokerage — to the greenhouse horticulture and energy sectors. The firm designs high-tech greenhouses and research facilities, develops geothermal and heat network projects, secures permits and subsidies, performs M&A and financial due diligence, and brokers real estate transactions for horticulture companies. Services are delivered through project-based engagements to large-scale Dutch and international greenhouse producers, seed breeders, research institutions, energy suppliers, and investors.
Is AAB a public or private company?
AAB is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was AAB founded?
AAB was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AAB based?
AAB is headquartered in Maasdijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does AAB make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Professional Services - Engineering & Technical Advisory is the primary driver. The others are brokerage & Real Estate Services, corporate Finance Advisory and permit & Licensing Advisory.
Who are AAB's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are WSP, Arcadis, Royal HaskoningDHV, Sweco, Witteveen+Bos and Rabobank Food & Agri Advisory. Koppert (advisory division) is listed as an emerging player. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is listed as an others. Direct peers are Merosch and DLV Advies.
Does AAB have an API?
No public API is recorded for AAB.
What industry is AAB in?
AAB's product category is Horticulture Engineering Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHADAA, Corporate Strategy Advisory, with a secondary code of BPAJANAC, Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support). Its NAICS code is 54161 and its SIC code is 8742.