What Geomil Equipment does

Geomil Equipment B.V. is a Dutch privately held industrial OEM headquartered in Moordrecht, Netherlands, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Shah Alam, Malaysia (Geomil Asia Sdn Bhd) and Montreal, Canada (Geomil Americas Ltd). Founded in the 1930s, the company is the originator of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment — Mr. Barentsen developed the method in response to Dutch railway embankment failures on peat soils, and Geomil was the first to patent and produce the technology. Today the company engineers, manufactures, assembles, and tests CPT equipment in-house, covering onshore crawler/truck/trailer/container/hitch-up systems (Lynx, Panther, Grizzly, Kodiak, Husky, Cobra, Hornet), nearshore and offshore seabed systems (Wahoo-50, Wahoo-100, Manta-100, Manta-200, Shark-200, Marlin-120, Orca), a full range of cones and probes (Electrical CPT(U), D-cone with Geotechnical Sensor Network, Mechanical CPT, Seismic CPT, Vane Tester), accessories, and proprietary Windows-based acquisition and processing software (CPTest, CPTask). Underlying most systems is the proprietary Continuous Drive System (CDS) and the GME-500/800 data acquisition electronics.

Geomil serves geotechnical contractors, offshore wind developers, marine/port infrastructure operators, mining and tailings management firms, and UXO investigation specialists across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. Revenue is generated through five streams: hardware sales of CPT systems and consumables (cones, tubes, accessories), one-time software licenses, professional services including Geomil College training seminars and on-site training, dedicated after-sales service programs (First, Interim, Plus, Full Service), and equipment leasing. Pricing is quote-based and customized per project, with no public price list. Distribution is primarily direct through the HQ and regional offices, supplemented by an exclusive channel partnership with Apageo (Ménard Pressuremeter and Apafor drill rigs) in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (renewed through 2029), has approximately 40-50 employees, and has no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Geomil Equipment

Legal name

Geomil Equipment B.V.

Website

https://geomil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geomil Equipment B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment and proprietary acquisition software, serving geotechnical contractors, offshore wind developers, and marine construction firms globally with over 90 years of CPT innovation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Testing Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO)

Keywords

• Cone penetration testing equipment
• Geotechnical site investigation
• Offshore seabed CPT systems
• Geotechnical sensor probes
• CPT data acquisition software

Headquarters

HQ city

Moordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CPT Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of cone penetration testing equipment including onshore systems (Panther, Grizzly, Kodiak, Husky, Cobra, Lynx, Hornet), nearshore/offshore systems (Wahoo, Manta, Shark, Orca, Marlin), and cones and probes.
2. Software Licenses: Sales of CPTest acquisition software and CPTask processing software for CPT data management.
3. Professional Services - Training: Geomil College seminars and onsite training services providing education on CPT techniques, equipment operation, and data interpretation.
4. After-Sales Support Services: Dedicated service team providing technical support, troubleshooting, spare parts, and maintenance services for CPT equipment.
5. Equipment Leasing: Rental of CPT equipment to support additional production needs for clients, including transport, duration, and import regulation considerations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Geomil engineers and manufactures Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment and technology for geotechnical site investigations across onshore, nearshore and offshore environments. The portfolio includes more than 20 CPT machine systems (crawler, truck, trailer, container and seabed rigs), CPT cones and probes, data acquisition and processing software, complementary drill rigs and pressuremeter systems, plus CPT accessories, training seminars and after-sales support.

Product overview

Geomil Equipment is the world's first manufacturer of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment, with over 90 years of experience dating back to the 1930s. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 20 machines and 500 geotechnical products. The product portfolio spans: (1) Onshore CPT systems including crawler-based systems (Lynx-200, Panther Series, Panther-Flex), truck-based systems (Grizzly-200, Kodiak-170), trailer-based (Husky-200), container-based (Cobra-200), and hitch-up systems (Hornet-100); (2) Nearshore/Offshore CPT systems including seabed systems (Wahoo-50, Wahoo-100, Manta-100, Manta-200), down-hole systems (Orca-90/125), and support systems (Shark-200, Marlin-120, Seismic Frame, Leveling Frame XY-20); (3) CPT cones and probes including Electrical CPT(U), D-cone digital system, Mechanical CPT, Seismic CPT, Electrical Vane Tester GVT-100, and Ranger soil samplers; (4) Accessories including CPT tubes, inner rods, friction reducers, adapters, and clamps; (5) Software including CPTest acquisition software and CPTask processing software; (6) Complementary products including Menard Pressuremeter systems and Drill Rig systems. The portfolio is supported by services including Geomil College training seminars, onsite training, after-sales support, and equipment leasing. The products utilize Geomil's proprietary Continuous Drive System (CDS) technology.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panther Series Onshore CPT Systems Fully ballasted, enclosed, track-mounted Cone Penetration Testing systems for onshore terrain, available in Panther-100 (100-130 kN), Panther-130 (130-160 kN) and Panther-170 (170-200 kN) push capacity classes, designed for geotechnical contractors performing CPTs in any terrain.
• Lynx-200 Compact Crawler CPT System Compact self-propelled crawler-based CPT system for testing in confined or difficult-to-access areas where larger rigs cannot operate, available in diesel and full-electric versions. Targeted at geotechnical contractors needing maneuverable, low-ground-pressure CPT equipment.
• Panther-Flex Hybrid Crawler/Truck CPT System Combines crawler-based and truck-based CPT deployment modes. Operates as a stand-alone crawler system or locks onto a customized carrier truck for 200 kN pushing capacity, providing flexibility for geotechnical contractors working across project types.
• Grizzly-200 Truck-Based CPT System Universal fully ballasted truck-based CPT system capable of pushing 200 kN, delivered as a turn-key operational concept with standard features and a range of options for geotechnical contractors.
• Kodiak-170 Hybrid Crawler CPT System Next-generation hybrid CPT unit combining efficient inter-project travel with integrated crawler tracks for excellent terrain capability, pushing 170 kN with a low ground pressure mode for soft terrain. Targets geotechnical survey contractors needing mobility and performance.
• Husky-200 Trailer-Mounted CPT System Trailer-mounted CPT system offering an affordable, easy-to-use solution for operators conducting frequent CPT onshore and on nearshore barges.
• Cobra-200 Container-Based CPT System Self-contained CPT system integrated into a standard 10 ft container for easy transportation via standard container cargo, optimized for platform, jack-up or barge-operated projects.
• Hornet-100 CPT/UXO System Hitch-up continuous-drive-based CPT system utilizing Geomil's Continuous Drive System, weighing approximately 3 tons and capable of pushing 36, 44 or 55 mm tubes, configurable as a highly automated and remotely controlled system for CPT and UXO testing applications.
• Ménard Pressuremeter Series Stand-alone pressuremeter system for controlled stress loading tests performed in situ, delivering stress-strain curves with Ménard Pressuremeter Modulus, Creep Pressure and Ménard Limit Pressure parameters per EN ISO 22476-4 and EN ISO 22476-5. Distributed by Geomil under exclusive Apageo partnership in Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
• Drill Rig Series (Apafor) Stand-alone, truck- or crawler-based drill systems designed and manufactured by Apageo, supporting rotary, auger, conventional and wireline coring, rotary-percussion, reverse circulation (RC) and down-the-hole hammer drilling techniques. Marketed by Geomil in Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand under exclusive Apageo partnership.
• Wahoo-50 Compact Seabed CPT System Geomil's most compact seabed CPT system purpose-built for cable routing, pipelines, trenching and mooring installations, delivering 50 kN net thrust via the Continuous Drive System with penetration up to 10 m below seabed, in water depths up to 100 m. Targeted at offshore wind and nearshore survey contractors.
• Wahoo-100 Offshore Seabed CPT System Compact seabed CPT system purpose-built for smaller projects and lighter deployments, powered by the Continuous Drive System delivering 100 kN net thrust with 80 mm/s retraction speeds, base mass 2,350 kg with optional ballast plates. Designed for testing up to 20 m into soil in offshore wind and survey applications.
• Manta-100 Seabed CPT System Compact seabed CPT system for shallow to deep waters, pushing 100 kN. Measures 1,500 x 1,500 x 1,600 mm when transported for ease of mobilization.
• Manta-200 Seabed CPT System Geomil's most capable seabed CPT system, pushing 200 kN and capable of driving 55 mm casing tubes, built around the Continuous Drive System for durability and high production. Introduced in 2013.
• Shark-200 Nearshore CPT System Inshore and nearshore CPT system for ports, waterways and channels with a submersible Heave-Free Aquatic Riser Kit producing high-quality marine CPTU without environmental effects from tides, swell and currents. Operates in 2–30 m water depths with thrust capacity up to 200 kN.
• Fox Series Stand-Alone Push Systems Modular stand-alone push systems. Fox-150 delivers 150 kN maximum thrust and 220 kN pulling at 150 kg total weight; Fox-200 delivers 200 kN thrust and 200 kN pulling at 640 kg total weight.
• Orca-90/125 Down-Hole CPT and Sampling System Down-hole CPT and soil sampling system compatible with drilling methods for rig-move campaigns and helicopter moves, reaching water depths up to 3,000 m. Includes the Orca-CPT Tool (125 kN), Orca-PST Piston Sampler and Orca-PSH Push Sampler.
• Marlin-120 Seabed Support Template Seabed support template creating a stable seabed environment for high-quality sampling on sloped sea floors up to 20 degrees, with standard seabed weight around 11 metric tons. Includes CT umbilical winch, underwater power unit and utility guide frame.
• Electrical CPT(U) Cones Advanced compression or subtraction design electrical CPT cones with quality load cells and high-precision calibration to EN ISO 22476-1. Standard ranges of 100 or 50 MPa for qc and 1 or 0.5 MPa for fs, for onshore and offshore geotechnical surveys.
• D-cone Digital CPT Cone (Geotechnical Sensor Network) Digital CPT Cone and Geotechnical Sensor Network (GSN), Geomil's latest CPT innovation with onboard memory, auto cone recognition and calibration data stored within the cone, suitable for both onshore and offshore applications.
• Mechanical CPT System Complete mechanical CPT system including mechanical cone (jacket cone or friction jacket cone), CPT tubes with inner rods, hydraulic or electrical measuring heads with dial gauges, and pulling clamp with maximum pulling force of 260 kN.
• Seismic CPT Cone CPT tool for determining low strain in-situ compression (P) and shear (S) wave velocities, used to derive soil elastic constants including Poisson's ratio, shear modulus, bulk modulus and Young's modulus.
• Electrical Vane Tester GVT-100 PLC-controlled device with high-precision torque sensor for determining undrained shear strength of cohesive soils, with 100 Nm nominal torque and standard 50x100 mm and 75x150 mm vanes, allowing automatic remoulding for residual shear strength measurement in mining/tailings and geotechnical applications.
• Ranger Series Push-In Soil Sampler Push-in soil sampler deployed using CPT push equipment to acquire undisturbed soil samples with any CPT rig, enabling complete ground investigation without mobilizing extra machines.
• CPTest Acquisition Software Microsoft Windows-based acquisition software for Mechanical CPT and Electrical CPT(U), designed as a resourceful and easy-to-use application with advanced and flexible features for professional test performance.
• CPTask Processing Software Microsoft Windows-based software for data processing, interpretation and presentation for all CPT-related office tasks. Project-oriented program for editing variables such as ground level, coordinates and water table, used by geotechnical engineers for CPT data analysis.
• Geomil College Training Seminars Two-day educational seminars held at Geomil HQ in Moordrecht and online, providing fundamental understanding of Cone Penetration Testing, practical training and a certificate of completion. Targets CPT operators, geotechnical engineers and survey professionals globally.
• Geomil After-Sales Service Programs Tiered service programs (First service, Interim service, Plus service, Full service) for onshore and offshore CPT equipment, providing technical support, troubleshooting, spare parts and maintenance; backed by a dedicated service team reachable via [email protected].
• CPT Equipment Leasing Rental of CPT equipment to support additional production needs for clients, with transport, duration and import regulation considerations handled by Geomil. Targets contractors needing short-term capacity without capital outlay.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ApageocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 June 2026Geomil is the exclusive partner for Apageo's line of products in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Apageo is the world leader in Ménard Pressuremeter (PMT) manufacturing, successor to Techniques Louis Ménard since 1984. Geomil exclusively markets Apageo's PMT systems and Apafor drill rig series in these territories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A.P. van den Berg: Dutch manufacturer of in-situ soil testing equipment including CPT systems, drilling tools, and sampling apparatus. Direct peer with a closely comparable product range and overlapping European customer base.
• Pagani Geotechnical Equipment: Italian manufacturer specializing in CPT penetration testing machines and penetrometers. Direct peer with comparable onshore CPT product lines and similar global export footprint.
• Hogentogler & Co. US-based supplier of geotechnical testing equipment and CPT systems, including distribution of international brands. Direct peer in the North American CPT equipment market with a similar consultative sales approach.
• Soil Instruments: UK-based manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments, including CPT-related cones and data acquisition systems. Direct peer with overlapping instrumentation focus and European customer base.
• Eijkelkamp: Netherlands-based manufacturer of soil investigation and environmental equipment including penetrometers and CPT accessories. Direct Dutch competitor with overlapping soil investigation product portfolio.
• Vertek (formerly Conetec Investigations / Dartec): US-headquartered manufacturer of CPT equipment, cones, and data acquisition systems. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio targeting the same geotechnical investigation customers across onshore and offshore applications.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Global leader in geotechnical site investigation services operating large internal CPT fleets for offshore wind, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects. Broader incumbent whose service-led model overlaps Geomil's equipment customer base.
• Boart Longyear: Global manufacturer of drilling rigs and geotechnical equipment serving mining, energy, and infrastructure customers. Broader incumbent with adjacent product portfolio in CPT-adjacent drilling and downhole tooling.

Regional players

• Apageo: French manufacturer of Ménard Pressuremeter (PMT) systems and Apafor drill rigs, and Geomil's exclusive distribution partner in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Regional competitor in pressuremeter testing with direct partnership overlap.

Emerging players

• ConeTec Group: Canadian geotechnical site investigation services company that operates CPT and downhole tooling internally. Emerging player with partial overlap on CPT operations and equipment specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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