What Vissers Ploegmakers does

Vissers Ploegmakers B.V. is a Dutch multidisciplinary civil engineering contractor (aannemingsbedrijf) headquartered in Oss, North Brabant, operating since 1988 across five southern Dutch provinces (Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, Utrecht, Limburg, Zuid-Holland). The firm delivers complex integral GWW (grond-, weg- en waterbouw) projects spanning five service lines: dikes and quays, concrete and water construction, nature and water development, urban area development, and wastewater infrastructure. Work is executed under Design & Construct (UAV-GC), RAW-bestek, and bouwteam (co-creation) contract forms, often from early design through completion, with a roster of differentiated execution techniques including Grofzand-barrières for dike reinforcement, water-based dredging with floating depots, and an electric bemalingstreintje for emission-free dewatering in ecologically sensitive areas.

The company serves primarily Dutch public-sector clients — regional waterschappen (water boards including Aa en Maas, De Dommel, Limburg, Rivierenland, and Hoogheemraadschap Rijnland), gemeenten (municipalities such as Vught and Oss), and Provincie Utrecht — supplemented by private developers and commercial property owners (BPD Bouwfonds, Coöperatie DELA). Revenue is generated through project-based contracts awarded via competitive public tendering for government work and direct negotiation for private-sector assignments, with a documented track record of ahead-of-schedule delivery (e.g., 2 weeks early on the Cromvoirt bridge, 2 months early on Riool Zuid). The 51-100-employee firm is family-owned with active multi-generational involvement (Ploegmakers family in operational roles), maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, CO2 Prestatieladder, BRL-SIKB 7000, NEN-SCL Trede 4, and PSO Trede 3 certifications, and is structurally linked to sister company InfraHUB, which provides an on-site raw-material storage facility and private dock capable of handling ships up to 5,000 tons for waterborne logistics.

Name

Vissers Ploegmakers

Legal name

Vissers Ploegmakers B.V.

Website

https://vissersploegmakers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vissers Ploegmakers is a family-owned Dutch GWW (civil engineering) contractor based in Oss, delivering complex dike, water, urban, and wastewater infrastructure projects for waterschappen, municipalities, provinces, and private developers across five southern Netherlands provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Water infrastructure construction
• Dike reinforcement solutions
• Earthworks construction
• Urban infrastructure development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oss

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GWW Construction Contracts: Project-based revenue from complex infrastructure construction projects including dikes, canals, bridges, wastewater systems, and urban development. Projects range from multi-year major works to smaller assignments. Revenue comes from government contracts (waterschappen, municipalities, provinces) and private developers. Contract forms include Design & Construct (UAV-GC), RAW-bestek, and Bouwteam arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vissers Ploegmakers is a multidisciplinary Dutch construction contractor (aannemingsbedrijf) delivering complex, integral GWW (Grond-, Weg- en Waterbouw) civil engineering solutions. The company handles design through execution for dikes and quays, concrete and water construction, nature and water development, urban area construction, and wastewater systems, primarily serving government water boards, municipalities, and private project developers across five Dutch provinces.

Product overview

Vissers Ploegmakers is a multidisciplinary construction company (aannemingsbedrijf) specializing in complex, integral GWW (Grond-, Weg- en Waterbouw - Civil Engineering, Road and Waterway Construction) solutions. The company operates across five core service areas: Dijken en kades (Dikes and Quays), Beton- en waterbouw (Concrete and Water Construction), Natuur en water (Nature and Water), Stedelijk gebied (Urban Area), and Afvalwater (Wastewater). From their roots in earthmoving, the company has expanded to offer comprehensive services from design through execution, often working in construction teams (bouwteams) to deliver projects ranging from bridge construction and dike reinforcement to nature development and urban infrastructure. The company operates primarily in the Dutch provinces of Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, Utrecht, Limburg, and Zuid-Holland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dijken en kades (Dikes and Quays) Construction and reinforcement of dikes and quays for water safety, including innovative solutions such as coarse sand barriers (GZB) and reuse of area-specific soil. Targets government water boards and municipalities requiring climate-adaptive flood protection.
• Beton- en waterbouw (Concrete and Water Construction) Civil engineering works ranging from nature-friendly bank fortifications and civil structures (bridges, culverts) to water management measures and maintenance of waterways. Targets water boards, municipalities, and provincial authorities.
• Natuur en water (Nature and Water) Nature and water development projects including wetland creation, ecological connections, habitat restoration, and transformation of extraction sites into marshland for biodiversity enhancement. Targets water boards and provincial authorities with Natura 2000 responsibilities.
• Stedelijk gebied (Urban Area) Complete construction and preparation of residential and industrial areas, reconstruction of existing streets, and future-proofing of sewage systems. Targets municipalities and project developers undertaking urban redevelopment.
• Afvalwater (Wastewater) Wastewater processing solutions including pipeline systems, pumping stations, and treatment infrastructure designed to address increasing wastewater challenges. Targets water boards and municipalities across the Netherlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in nitrogen and CO2 emissions compared to traditional approach on Peelkanalen project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InfraHUBcoreOthersSister company located at the same Oss facility. InfraHUB operates an on- and overslagplaats (loading/unloading and storage facility) for raw materials and waste products, and maintains a private dock where ships up to 5,000 tons can load and unload. A significant portion of material and equipment transport is handled via waterways, supporting the company's sustainability objectives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke VolkerWessels: Large diversified Dutch construction group with infrastructure, residential, and energy operations. Competes with Vissers Ploegmakers on GWW tenders while also delivering much larger building and engineering projects.
• BAM Infra: Royal BAM's infrastructure arm — one of the largest Dutch civil contractors. Overlaps with Vissers Ploegmakers on water and dike projects but with national reach, larger balance sheet, and broader service portfolio.
• Heijmans Infra: Major Dutch construction group with a sizable infrastructure division covering water, mobility, and energy projects. Competes with Vissers Ploegmakers for larger integral tenders but operates as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Dura Vermeer Infra: Established Dutch construction group with a substantial infrastructure business. Competes for similar waterschap and municipal work but is materially larger and offers a much wider service range including residential development.
• Ballast Nedam Infra: Dutch construction company with infrastructure and mobility specialisms. Overlaps with Vissers Ploegmakers on water-related and civil engineering tenders but operates at materially larger scale and scope.

Direct peers

• Aannemingsbedrijf Van den Heuvel: Mid-sized Dutch civil contractor focused on earthworks, road construction, and water infrastructure. Closely comparable regional GWW operator competing for similar waterschap and municipal tenders in the southern Netherlands.
• Gebr. Van der Lee: Regional Dutch GWW contractor with similar mid-market positioning, specializing in earthworks, water infrastructure, and civil works for waterschappen and municipalities — directly comparable scope and client base.
• Strukton Civiel: Dutch civil infrastructure contractor with significant water, dike, and rail infrastructure exposure. Most directly comparable to Vissers Ploegmakers on water-related GWW project type, though Strukton operates at substantially larger national scale.
• Mourik: Dutch industrial services and GWW contractor of comparable mid-market scale, with overlapping capabilities in water infrastructure, environmental works, and civil construction for government clients across the Netherlands.

Others

• Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster: Dutch dredging and maritime infrastructure major. Adjacent rather than directly competitive: operates at a vastly larger scale focused on large-scale dredging, coastal defense, and offshore energy, but shares the Dutch water-infrastructure thematic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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