REIF GRUPPE

What REIF GRUPPE does

REIF GRUPPE is a family-owned German construction group headquartered in Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, operating through a holding structure (Reif Bauholding GmbH & Co. KG with personally liable partner Reif Bauholding Verwaltungs-GmbH) that controls 9 operational construction companies plus several construction-related subsidiaries. Founded in 1930 by Karl Reif in Forbach im Murgtal and still managed by the Reif family (Christian Reif, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Reif, and Sabine Schmucker as managing directors), the group delivers comprehensive construction services across civil engineering, building construction, road construction, railway construction, pipeline construction, industrial and commercial construction, hydraulic engineering, turnkey high-rise construction, landscape construction, and water infrastructure. Customers include public-sector clients (hospitals, schools, kindergartens, fire stations, administrative buildings), industrial and commercial developers, residential developers, and infrastructure/utility operators.

The group's technology and capability stack centers on what it terms "digital construction" (digitale Baustelle), modern construction techniques, machinery innovation, and improved materials, though no specific proprietary software, BIM platform, or AI/ML systems are disclosed. Specialized operating subsidiaries address distinct technical niches: AFD Armaturen und Formstücksbau GmbH manufactures welded assemblies, pressure vessels (AD 2000), and steel construction up to DIN EN 1090 EXC 3; COSWIGER Tief- und Rohrleitungsbau GmbH equips dams and waterworks; TW Anlagenservice provides drinking-water system cleaning, disinfection, and inspection; and bau+grün AG combines civil construction with landscaping. The group also operates the REIF GRUPPE AKADEMIE in-house training platform and publishes an annual Nachhaltigkeitsbericht (sustainability report), with the first issued in 2024.

REIF GRUPPE generates revenue through project-based construction contracts awarded by public-sector and private clients, with subsidiaries bidding and executing regionally through direct enterprise relationships and tendering processes. Pricing is per-project and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is decentralized: each operating subsidiary maintains its own regional office structure (11+ locations across Rastatt, Baiersbronn, Ettlingen, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Schkeuditz, Tautenhain, Coswig, Dessau-Roßlau, Sinzheim, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania), brand, and sales channels, while the holding company coordinates group strategy and shared services. The group is bootstrapped with no external PE/VC or institutional investment disclosed, employs over 1,000 people, and maintains FairCompany certification.

Name

REIF GRUPPE

Legal name

Reif Bauholding GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://reif-gruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REIF GRUPPE is a family-owned German construction group (founded 1930) operating 9 wholly-owned construction companies and related subsidiaries across Baden-Württemberg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Romania, delivering civil engineering, building construction, infrastructure, and specialized construction services to public-sector and industrial/commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (2379), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Construction (23), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Building construction services
• Road construction
• Pipeline construction
• Turnkey construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Rastatt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services across multiple specialties including civil engineering, building construction, road construction, railway construction, pipeline construction, industrial construction, and building renovation. Revenue is generated through awarded construction contracts for public and private clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REIF GRUPPE is a family-owned construction group operating 9 operational construction companies plus construction-related subsidiaries. It delivers project-based construction services across civil engineering, building construction, road construction, railway construction, pipeline construction, industrial/commercial construction, hydraulic engineering, landscape construction, and water/wastewater infrastructure for public and private clients in Germany and Romania.

Product overview

REIF GRUPPE is a medium-sized family-owned construction group (founded 1930) consisting of 9 operational construction companies plus several construction-related subsidiaries. The group operates as a holding structure with decentralized management and offers comprehensive construction services through specialized subsidiaries: core civil engineering (REIF Bauunternehmung), turnkey construction (LANG Bau), underground/road work (JULIUS BACH), hydraulic engineering (COSWIGER), industrial manufacturing (AFD Armaturen), landscape construction (bau+grün AG), water systems (TW Anlagenservice), and regional operations in Leipzig and Romania. The group also operates an internal training platform (REIF GRUPPE AKADEMIE) for employee development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REIF Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co. KG Core civil engineering and road construction company headquartered in Rastatt with branches in Baiersbronn, Ettlingen (railway construction), and Mannheim, offering earthworks, road construction, civil engineering, industrial/commercial building, hydraulic engineering, and public-private partnerships.
• REIF Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Construction company based in Schkeuditz near Leipzig with a branch in Tautenhain, specializing in earth and road construction, underground and pipeline construction, and industrial/commercial building.
• S.C. REIF Infra S.R.L. Romanian subsidiary based in Cluj-Napoca, offering road and concrete construction, disposal pipelines, drainage and canal work, and earth and underground construction.
• LANG Bau GmbH & Co. KG Turnkey construction and high-rise building specialist, offering complete building construction services from foundation to keys-ready delivery.
• JULIUS BACH Bauunternehmung GmbH Underground and road construction company based in Stuttgart, specializing in asphalt construction, canal construction, and maintenance services including repairs and renovations.
• COSWIGER Tief- und Rohrleitungsbau GmbH Specialist in dam and water plant equipment including planning, installation in treatment plants, maintenance and repair of water supply and wastewater systems, and fire extinguisher systems.
• AFD Armaturen und Formstücksbau GmbH Valve and fitting manufacturing company offering contract manufacturing of welded assemblies, planning, production and assembly of custom fittings and valves in steel and stainless steel, pressure vessels per AD 2000, and steel construction per DIN EN 1090 up to EXC 3.
• bau+grün AG Road and underground construction combined with garden and landscape architecture, offering building greening, green space and tree care, sports field construction, and water and pond construction.
• TW Anlagenservice Drinking water system services provider in Dessau-Roßlau, offering cleaning, inspection, disinfection, pigging, descaling, and water sampling services.
• REIF GRUPPE AKADEMIE In-house training and development platform providing strategic further education across all group companies through internal and external expert-led programs, e-learning, webinars, standard trainings, and leadership development courses.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gebr. Haider Bauunternehmen: Medium-sized German construction company with comparable portfolio of civil engineering, road construction, and building construction services. Similar profile as a regional contractor competing for public sector tenders in southern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Eurovia (VINCI): Subsidiary of VINCI Group, one of the world's largest construction companies, with strong presence in German road construction and civil engineering. Competes for the same road construction and infrastructure tenders as REIF Bauunternehmung and JULIUS BACH.
• BAM Deutschland: German subsidiary of Royal BAM Group, a major European construction company. Competes with REIF GRUPPE on civil engineering, infrastructure, and building construction tenders, particularly for larger-scale public projects.
• STRABAG: One of Europe's largest construction groups with extensive German operations spanning all major construction segments. While much larger and publicly listed, STRABAG competes directly with REIF GRUPPE subsidiaries for major public infrastructure tenders.

Direct peers

• Heinrich Schmid: German construction group with decentralized subsidiary structure covering multiple construction trades including building, civil engineering, and renovation. Similar profile of family-influenced governance with regional operating companies serving commercial and public clients.
• Max Bögl: Large German family-owned construction group with comprehensive portfolio including civil engineering, road construction, building construction, and infrastructure. Comparable family ownership and similar multi-specialty construction capabilities.
• Köster Bau: German construction group offering turnkey building construction and civil engineering services. Comparable in providing integrated construction services to public and commercial clients with similar mid-sized decentralized operating model.
• Zech Group: German family-owned construction group with operations in building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. Comparable in family control and integrated construction services to public and commercial clients.
• Leonhard Weiss: German family-owned construction group with similar mid-sized profile operating across road construction, civil engineering, building construction, and rail infrastructure. Comparable decentralized holding structure with multiple operating subsidiaries and similar customer base of public sector clients.
• Goldbeck: Major German construction company specializing in turnkey commercial and industrial building construction using systemized construction methods. Comparable in serving public and industrial clients with focus on building construction and adjacent infrastructure services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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