Albers Alligator

What Albers Alligator does

Albers Alligator Projekten b.v. is a Dutch specialist manufacturer of flexible storage and cover systems, founded in 1901 in Wageningen, Netherlands, and operating under a Royal Warrant since 2001. The company designs, engineers and produces custom foil and coated-fabric systems for water storage (basins up to 100,000 m³, silo covers, floating anti-algae covers, floating solar), biogas storage (double-membrane domes and roofs up to 5,000 m³), manure and slurry containment (KIWA-certified slurry bags, Bagtanks, lagoons), industrial liquid storage, and air-supported structures including the BC Place Vancouver stadium roof and the Wimbledon Court 1 retractable roof. The business is differentiated by three registered patents (Multi-F System, LP-dek, WinSystem), KIWA and VCA certifications, and 125+ years of in-house welding, cutting and installation expertise.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise project sales and a dealer network spanning 40+ countries across five continents, supported by partnerships with greenhouse builders and energy integrators such as Centrica Business Solutions and Bata Energy Solutions. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom manufacturing contracts plus professional installation services and technical consulting, with all pricing quote-based and tailored to capacity, materials and project complexity. The customer base is concentrated in three verticals — horticulture, agriculture and industry — with named enterprise installations including Tesselaar Freesia, Royal Peppers, Seasun, Schenkeveld, ACRES, Industriewater Eerbeek, Water-link Antwerp and Snack Products. In 2024, ownership transitioned from Ronald Edel to Michael van der Windt and Lennard Blijdorp via a management buyout, ending over a century of single-family ownership.

Name

Albers Alligator

Legal name

Albers Alligator Projekten b.v.

Website

https://albersalligator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Albers Alligator is a Dutch specialist manufacturer of custom flexible foil and coated-fabric storage systems for water, biogas, manure and industrial liquids, serving horticulture, agriculture and industry customers across 40+ countries from its Wageningen headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Storage and Cover Systems

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ), Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

Keywords

• Flexible storage systems
• Water basin liners
• Biogas storage solutions
• Slurry storage bags
• Floating solar covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Wageningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Storage Systems: Design, production and sale of tailor-made flexible storage systems including Bagtanks, slurry bags, water silos, basins, biogas storage, and air domes. Capacities range from 100 m³ to 100,000 m³ depending on product type.
2. Installation Services: Installation and maintenance services provided by own experienced fitters for projects in Netherlands and internationally with supervisors traveling to project sites.
3. Technical Consulting: Specialist technical advice on storage solutions, regulatory compliance, and product selection for specific applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Albers Alligator designs, engineers, and manufactures custom flexible storage and cover systems using engineered foil and coated fabric for water, manure, biogas, and industrial liquids. The company produces basin liners, floating covers, slurry bags, Bagtanks, biogas domes, silo covers, and floating solar systems with capacities from 5 m³ up to 100,000 m³, manufactured at its Wageningen facility using high-frequency welding techniques.

Product overview

Albers Alligator is a specialist in flexible storage and cover systems, offering a broad portfolio of engineered plastic film and coated fabric products. The portfolio is organized into five product categories: Water (silo covers, basin liners, floating covers and solar solutions), Biogas (domes, holders, and roofs), Manure (slurry bags, tank roofs, foli bassins), Industrial liquids (Bagtanks, L-tanks, Winbags, floating covers), and Air domes & special projects. Key products include the SiloDome, Multi-F dek, Multi-F Solar, LP-dek, Kristaldek, AG-cover, Silo liners, Biogas Dome/Holder/Roof, slurry bag, Bagtank, L-tank, Winbag, and air domes. Products are engineered in-house, manufactured with high-frequency welding and VCA-certified staff, and carry KIWA certifications. The company also holds a Royal Warrant (Koninklijk).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alligator SiloDome A cover system for steel water silos up to Ø 15.40 metres, consisting of a lightweight aluminium frame with a closed, fabric-reinforced PVC membrane. Available in SiloDome 1.1 and 2.1 variants compliant with Eurocode 1, developed in collaboration with Buwatec.
• AG-cover Anti-algae floating cover for water silos, made of PE 0.50 mm (460 gr/m²), double-sided black, with high buoyancy and easy installation on full silos. Provides 100% algae control and minimal evaporation.
• LP-dek (open & closed) A durable, floating anti-algae cover for water silos, developed and patented by Albers Alligator. Consists of a PE tube in ring form covered by self-tensioning, reinforced, light-proof fabric. Available in open and fully closed versions in Polyextra-S 0.60 mm.
• Kristaldek A larger-than-surface-sized floating anti-algae cover designed for existing basins in any shape or size. Wind and weather-proof, self-draining, made from light-proof coated fabric with a pendulous light-proof bib on the edge.
• Multi-F dek A light-proof total cover for new and renovation basins in any shape or size. Self-draining, weather and wind resistant, taut at all times due to a unique ballast-floater system.
• Multi-F Solar A floating solar energy system combining the Multi-F deck with mounted solar panels for dual-function basins. Provides electricity generation while protecting water against algae growth, pollution and evaporation. Certified by insurers.
• A-tank A flexible drinking water storage tank made from sand-coloured or blue plastic fabric, available from 5 m³ to 500 m³. Suitable for temporary or portable use at festivals, desalination projects and disaster areas.
• Alligator Silo liners Custom-made foil linings for the interior of silos ensuring reliable and safe storage of liquids or manure. Available in various high-quality foils; installed over the tank edge using stainless steel cables and ratchets.
• Basin foil & slope protection Multilayer Polyextra-S 0.60 mm basin liners providing solid, long-term sealing. Standard slope protection for basin dikes. Compatible with Multi-F dek and Kristaldek cover systems.
• Biogas Dome Double-membrane biogas storage system developed 40 years ago, available up to 5,000 m³, suitable for pressures up to 60 mbar. Used at water treatment plants, landfills and agricultural biogas plants.
• Biogas holder A single-layered gas storage system for temporary biogas storage at pressures up to 50 mbar. Maintenance-friendly and available in various shapes and sizes.
• Biogas roof A double-layered gas storage roof for round silos in concrete, steel or wood, suitable for pressures up to 15 mbar. Applied at wastewater treatment plants, landfills and agricultural biogas plants.
• Alligator slurry bag A flexible polyester fabric slurry storage bag coated with plastic, suitable for all (mixed) slurries including acidified slurry. Available from 100 m³ to 7,000 m³. KIWA certified with inspection services.
• Alligator tank roof A taut cover construction for round silos in concrete, steel or wood, with diameters from 10 to 32 metres. Minimises odour emissions and keeps rainwater out of the silo.
• Alligator slurry lagoon A foil basin for slurry storage up to 10,000 m³. Can be provided with an optional floating cover and ballast system for gas dissipation.
• Alligator Bagtank A square or rectangular storage tank for sludge and non-aggressive liquids up to 7,000 m³. No expensive foundation needed; can be installed partially below ground level. KIWA certified.
• L-tank A rectangular flexible tank for storage of non-aggressive liquids up to 2,000 m³. Available with various connections and an air vent opening; installable on any stable flat surface.
• Alligator Winbag A flexible, rollable storage bag for (mixed) slurry and non-aggressive liquids, capacity from 100 m³ to 350 m³. Emptied and moved using the Alligator Winsystem (hydraulic trailer or liftable reel version). KIWA certified.
• Alligator floating cover A flexible and durable floating cover for various liquids (drinking water, sludge, slurry, process water) preventing odours, pollution, algae growth and wave action. Fixed with ballast bodies and floats.
• Air domes & special projects Inflatable hall structures (air domes, balloon halls) produced for more than 30 years, used for temporary or permanent sports halls, pool roofs, storage of goods, and stadium roofs. Also includes bespoke fabric constructions for special projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacities ranging from 100 m³ to 100,000 m³ depending on product type
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bata Energy SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for floating solar energy projects. Bata Energy Solutions provides solar panel engineering and supply for Multi-F Solar installations. Collaborated on projects including Tesselaar Freesia (704 panels) and Seasun (nearly 4,000 panels).
• ErfGoedmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated on water silos project in Switzerland, working together with Bucon Industries B.V. on project execution.
• Bucon Industries B.V.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for industrial projects including water silos in Switzerland with associated piping work.
• BuwateccoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative development partner for SiloDome product. Buwatec contributed to engineering the lightweight aluminum frame system. Solution is developed in collaboration with Buwatec and is Eurocode 1 compliant.
• Connectum NVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner on floating solar energy project at Royal Peppers, providing cooperation on Multi-F Solar installation.
• Loonbedrijf J. van Etten B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural contractor partner on Royal Peppers floating solar project.
• Centrica Business SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for Multi-F Solar system. Combined Albers Alligator's basin cover expertise with Centrica's solar energy capabilities to create integrated floating solar solution.
• Cogas Climate ControlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partner for Snack Products project involving large foil basin with Multi-F covering.
• AABnlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTender process consultant for Seasun floating solar project, providing professional procurement guidance.
• AVAGminorOthersIndustry association membership joined in 2024. Provides network with sector colleagues and visibility in Dutch and international greenhouse industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carpi Tech: Carpi Tech specializes in geomembrane liners and flexible waterproofing systems for hydraulic works, reservoirs, and tanks, comparable to Albers Alligator's flexible basin liners and storage systems.
• Naue GmbH & Co. KG: Naue is a European geosynthetics specialist producing geomembranes, sealing systems, and erosion-control products used in basins and biogas facilities, comparable to Albers Alligator's Polyextra-S basin liners and slurry containment solutions.
• Layfield Group: Layfield manufactures flexible fabricated geomembranes, floating covers, and biogas containment systems, overlapping with Albers Alligator's basin liners, floating covers, and Biogas Dome/Holder/Roof offerings for industrial and agricultural customers.
• Solmax International: Solmax (formerly GSE Environmental) is a leading geomembrane manufacturer supplying liners and floating covers for water reservoirs, mining, and biogas applications, directly comparable to Albers Alligator's foil basin and floating cover business.
• Premier Tech: Premier Tech's Water and Environment segment manufactures flexible storage tanks and geomembrane-based containment solutions for water, wastewater, and biogas, directly comparable to Albers Alligator's bagtanks, slurry lagoons, and Biogas Dome portfolio.
• SOTRALENTZ Habitat: SOTRALENTZ manufactures flexible industrial tanks and storage solutions for liquids, comparable to Albers Alligator's Bagtanks, L-tanks, and Winbag product family for industrial and agricultural liquid storage.
• Bückmann Wassertechnik: Bückmann is a German manufacturer of flexible tanks, foil basins, and biogas storage systems serving agricultural and industrial customers, directly overlapping with Albers Alligator's slurry and biogas product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Sika is a large global construction chemicals and sealing systems company whose roofing, waterproofing, and membrane divisions overlap with Albers Alligator's foil basin liners and flexible membrane products, though Sika operates across a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Ciel & Terre International: Ciel & Terre is a pioneer in floating photovoltaic (Floatovolta) systems for water basins, directly comparable to Albers Alligator's Multi-F Solar floating solar product and an emerging competitor in the same niche.

Regional players

• SRScholz GmbH: SRScholz is a German-based foil basin and flexible storage manufacturer serving agricultural and biogas customers primarily in Germany/Austria, comparable to Albers Alligator's manure and biogas storage portfolio but operating in a different regional footprint.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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