Spinder Kabeltechniek

What Spinder Kabeltechniek does

Spinder Kabeltechniek Groep is a Dutch family-owned general contractor headquartered in Augustinusga, Friesland, that delivers engineering, installation, and maintenance services for underground and above-ground cable infrastructure across Northern Netherlands. The company's core underground business (Spinder Kabeltechniek, founded 1961) covers medium- and low-voltage electricity networks, telecom and fiber networks (FTTH, backbone, dark fiber), trenchless installation via horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe jacking/bursting (110–273 mm diameters), and front-end engineering using 3D modeling, GIS, ground radar, and gyroscopic surveying. Following the September 2024 acquisition of Progatech Installatietechniek, the group added an above-ground installation division offering camera security systems (Laxone), structured data and network cabling (CAT5e through CAT7), fiber-optic termination and OTDR testing, EV charging stations (up to 22 kW AC, with solar integration), and a Smart Building automation line launched in late 2025.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts spanning public-sector tenders, network-operator framework agreements, and direct private commissions. Customers include municipalities, provinces, energy and telecom network operators, general contractors, and private end-customers across healthcare, education, housing corporations, recreation, industrial, and residential segments. The company holds ISO 9001, VCA, CKB 2023, and Safety Culture Ladder certifications — gating credentials for utility and infrastructure tenders — and operates as a recognized SBB training company. The company remains privately held under owner Jan Postmus, with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Spinder Kabeltechniek

Legal name

Spinder Kabeltechniek

Website

https://spinderkabeltechniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spinder Kabeltechniek Groep is a Dutch family-owned general contractor delivering engineering, installation, and maintenance for underground cable infrastructure and, via its Progatech division, above-ground building installations across Northern Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Infrastructure Contracting

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead Distribution Line Construction (MV/LV) (EUAEACAA), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Underground cable infrastructure
• Electrical network installation
• Telecom fiber installation
• Horizontal directional drilling
• EV charging installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Augustinusga

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Project Contracting: General contracting services for underground cable infrastructure including engineering, installation, and maintenance of electricity and telecom networks. Projects range from medium and low voltage to telecom fiber networks in Northern Netherlands.
2. Building Installation Services (Progatech): Above-ground installation services including camera security systems, data and network installation, fiber optics, EV charging stations, and smart building solutions for businesses and individuals.
3. Boring and Pressing Services: Horizontal directional drilling and pipe bursting/rocket boring services for trenchless cable and pipe installation, offered both for own projects and third-party assignments.
4. Service and Maintenance: WIBON management, damage repair, extensions, reconstructions, and additional connections for network maintenance contracts with various clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spinder Kabeltechniek Groep is a general contractor (totaalaannemer) delivering engineering, installation, and assembly of underground cable infrastructure, including medium and low voltage electricity networks and telecom/fiber networks across Northern Netherlands. Through its sub-brand Progatech (acquired September 2024), the company also provides above-ground building-bound installations such as camera security systems, data and network cabling, fiber optic technology, EV charging stations, and smart building integration. The company executes complete projects from design and permitting through commissioning and maintenance.

Product overview

Spinder Kabeltechniek Groep operates as a total contractor offering a unified portfolio of two complementary divisions: (1) Spinder Kabeltechniek - the core underground infrastructure business covering electricity networks (medium/low voltage), telecom/fiber networks (FTTH, backbone, dark fiber), directional drilling (HDD), pipe jacking, and engineering services; and (2) Progatech Installatietechniek - a sub-brand acquired in September 2024 covering above-ground building-bound installations including camera security systems (Laxone), structured data/network cabling (CAT5e through CAT7), fiber optic termination and OTDR testing, EV charging stations (up to 22kW AC), and Smart Building automation integration. Together, the two divisions provide complete project execution from underground cable laying through above-ground system commissioning for clients in healthcare, industry, recreation, education, and housing corporations throughout Northern Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Progatech: Above-ground infrastructure division offering camera security systems, data and network installation, fiber optic technology, charging stations, and smart building solutions

Products and services

• Spinder Kabeltechniek - Underground Infrastructure Services Underground cable infrastructure services covering electricity (medium and low voltage), telecom networks, fiber optics (FTTH, backbone), horizontal directional drilling (HDD), pipe jacking, and engineering for energy and telecom sectors throughout Northern Netherlands.
• Elektra - Electricity Network Services Installation, assembly, and maintenance of medium voltage (10-20 kV), low voltage (400V) cable networks, and public lighting. Includes cable laying, switching operations per VP/AVP guidelines, and installation of traffic signal systems for municipalities and network operators.
• Telecom - Telecom Network Services Complete telecom network solutions from engineering and permitting to installation, fiber blowing, splicing, and assembly. Includes FTTH (Fiber to the Home), fiber blowing, glass assembly, backbone routes, point-to-point/dark fiber connections, and service/maintenance including WIBON management.
• Boren en Persen - HDD and Pipe Jacking Services Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe jacking/ramming services for underground infrastructure. Includes guided boring for various projects and pipe jacking with diameters from 110 to 273 mm, suitable for crossings under roads, railways, or buildings, offered for own and third-party projects.
• Engineering Services Project preparation and design services including desk studies, site surveys, cost calculations, permit applications, execution drawings, KLIC notifications, digital surveying, ground radar, gyroscopic measurements, and 3D modeling. Delivers as-built documentation upon project completion.
• Progatech Installatietechniek - Above-ground Installation Services Above-ground installation services including camera security systems, data and network installation, fiber optic technology, EV charging stations, and smart building solutions for businesses, healthcare, industry, education, and housing corporations.
• Camerabeveiligingssystemen - Camera Security Systems Supply and installation of advanced camera security systems using Loxone brand equipment. Includes IP cameras, NVR (Network Video Recorders), CAT6/CAT6a cabling, system analysis, installation, maintenance, and custom maintenance contracts for businesses.
• Data- en Netwerkaanleg - Data and Network Cabling
• Glasvezeltechniek - Fiber Optic Technology Services Fiber optic installation and measurement services including OTDR testing, fiber termination and installation for FTTO (Fiber to the Office) and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) networks. Covers both underground and above-ground fiber work for fast, reliable, and interference-free data connections.
• Laadpalen - EV Charging Station Services Supply, installation, and commissioning of EV charging stations for residential and commercial markets. Includes AC charging points up to 22 kW (1-phase or 3-phase), commissioning including NEN 1010/NEN 3140 inspection, and smart charging integration with solar panels.
• Smart Building Integration Services Integration of smart building technologies for automation, energy savings, and increased comfort and safety. Includes presence-responsive lighting, occupancy-based climate control, automated sun shading and security integration, centrally monitorable and manageable locally or remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete underground and above-ground infrastructure from a single contractor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• A.Hak: Dutch contractor specialized in pipelines, cables, and underground infrastructure for energy and telecom utilities. Closely matches Spinder's core MV/LV cable laying, HDD, and fiber-installation activities, though A.Hak operates nationally and is materially larger.
• Van Gelder: Dutch infra contractor executing cable laying, pipeline construction, and electrical networks across MV/LV and telecom. Direct peer in underground utility construction with overlapping services and Dutch regional coverage.
• Vialis: Dutch infrastructure contractor (part of Dura Vermeer) focused on energy networks, traffic systems, and public lighting. Comparable in MV/LV distribution and public-infrastructure installation work to Spinder's Elektra service line.

Broad incumbents

• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and infrastructure conglomerate with energy, telecom, and mobility divisions. Competes in the same Dutch MV/LV and fiber tender pool as Spinder, but at national/international scale.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch construction and infrastructure group with utility, mobility, and building divisions. Overlaps with Spinder on cable and infra projects but operates nationally with much greater scale and a broader portfolio.
• BAM Infra: Infrastructure arm of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest Dutch construction firms. Competes for the same utility, telecom, and civil-infra tenders Spinder targets, but with national reach and far larger crews.
• SPIE Nederland: Dutch arm of European multi-technical services group SPIE, active in energy infrastructure, telecom networks, and electrical installations. Comparable technical services portfolio including EV charging and fiber, but operating nationally and across multiple countries.
• Strukton: Dutch technical-services and infrastructure group covering rail, energy, civil, and building installations. Overlaps with Spinder on cable and energy-network work but with much broader national scope and capabilities.

Regional players

• Croonwolter&dros: Dutch technical installation contractor (part of TBI) focused on electrical, mechanical, and building-services installations. Comparable to Progatech's above-ground portfolio (cameras, data, EV, smart building) rather than Spinder's underground core.

Others

• Dynniq: Dutch technology integrator for traffic systems, public lighting, and smart-city infrastructure. Touches Spinder's municipal/public-lighting adjacent scope but focuses on systems integration rather than physical cable laying.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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