What Terageos does

Teragéos SAS is a French manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products, founded in 1994 and headquartered at a single ISO 9001-certified production site in Veurey-Voroize, France. The company operates as a member of the BontexGeo Group and produces drainage geocomposites (Teradrain®), cellular erosion-control composites (Teracro®), impermeable geocomposites (Terapro® in FOS, NAP, BAT, and stopracine variants), and all-in-one multifunctional landfill-cover composites (Teraplex®), alongside TriAx® and Abgrid geogrids. Teragéos also distributes the Bontec® range of non-woven and woven geotextiles from BontexGeo. Products serve civil engineering, transport infrastructure (roads, railways, airports), waste containment (landfill basal drainage, capping), water management (coastal and riverbank protection, reservoirs, channels), and building/urban infrastructure (foundations, SuDS permeable paving, green and blue roofs).

Teragéos monetizes exclusively through hardware sales of project-specified geosynthetic materials, with pricing conducted on a quote basis determined by project volume and configuration; pre-dimensioning studies and CPD presentations are bundled as technical support. Distribution is dual-track: a national French network of five specialized construction-materials distributors (Point P, CRH Busca, MTP, BTP Distribution/SAMSE, Frans Bonhomme) handles volume, while international reach runs through the BontexGeo Group's certified channels covering Benelux (COPRO), Switzerland (SVG), Scandinavia (NorGeoSpec), and Germany (IVG/HPQ). Large-project engagement is supplemented by direct technical sales and an in-house engineering bureau.

The company's positioning relies on a dense regulatory moat: ISO 9001 (since 1994), CE marking via ASQUAL, CSTB technical approvals for Teradrain®, SNCF homologations for rail products, Suez landfill approvals, and proprietary in-house manufacturing equipment for core geocomposite lines. Teragéos has 11–50 employees per the firmographic record; no revenue, headcount trend, or order-book disclosures are available in the source material. Marketing is technical and offline-led, centered on the Teragéos Academy, published case studies, and CPD presentations rather than paid digital channels.

Name

Terageos

Legal name

Teragéos SAS

Website

https://terageos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teragéos SAS, founded 1994 in Veurey-Voroize, France, manufactures and supplies geosynthetic products (geocomposites, geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids) for civil engineering, transport infrastructure, landfill, water management, and building applications as part of the BontexGeo Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geosynthetics and Civil Engineering Materials

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Geosynthetic products
• Drainage geocomposites
• Erosion control systems
• Soil stabilization geogrids
• Landfill engineering materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Veurey-voroize

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geosynthetic product sales: Teragéos manufactures and distributes a full range of geosynthetic products (geocomposites, geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrilles, geocellular systems, porous pavers) through a national distributor network in France and international channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with project-specific volume pricing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teragéos manufactures and supplies geosynthetic products — including drainage and erosion-control geocomposites (Teradrain®, Teracro®, Teraplex®, Terapro®), geogrids (TriAx®, Abgrid), the Bontec® geotextile range, porous pavers (Sudspave 40, Truckcell 80), HDPE geomembranes, and Claymat GCL — for civil engineering, environmental, and building applications. Products are produced at the Veurey-Voroize facility and sold through national French distributors and the BontexGeo Group international network, with in-house engineering support and pre-dimensioning studies for project specifications.

Product overview

Terageos is a French manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products founded in 1994, operating from its production facility in Veurey-Voroize. The company's product portfolio centers on physical geosynthetic solutions organized into several core product families: Teradrain® (drainage geocomposites with integrated mini-drain networks), Teracro® (erosion control geocomposites with filter barriers), Terapro® (impermeable waterproofing geocomposites), and Teraplex® (all-in-one landfill coverage composites). The company also distributes BontexGeo's Bontec® geotextile range (non-woven and woven variants), and offers TriAx® and Abgrid geogrids for soil stabilization. Additional products include Sudspave 40 and Truckcell 80 porous paving systems for sustainable drainage (SuDS), HDPE geomembranes, Claymat GCL, Terastop® anti-rodent composites, and Teranat® biodegradable erosion control mats. These products serve civil engineering, environmental, and construction sectors including waste containment, water management, coastal protection, transport infrastructure, and building applications. Terageos operates as part of the BontexGeo Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teradrain: Drainage geocomposite products manufactured by Teragéos
• Teracro
• Bontec
• Terapro
• Teraplex

Products and services

• Teradrain® Needle-punched non-woven drainage geocomposite with integrated polypropylene mini-drain network for filtration and drainage in civil engineering projects (foundations, retaining walls, roads, railways).
• Teracro® Non-woven geocellular geocontainer with 13 cm twisted linear relief strips for slope stabilization, erosion control, and soil retention on embankments and engineered slopes.
• Terapro® Impermeable geocomposite with factory-bonded impermeable film and protection geotextiles, available in variants FOS (ditches/channels), NAP (roads/railways), BAT (foundations), and stopracine (anti-root monobloc).
• Teraplex® All-in-one monobloc multifunctional composite for landfill cover combining non-woven geotextile, perforated mini-drain network, reinforcement cables, filtering geocellular structures, and impermeable membrane in a single factory-made piece.
• Bontec® geotextile range Non-woven needle-punched (NW) and woven (HF, Force SG) geotextiles distributed from BontexGeo, including abrasion-resistant RIGIDD, Protec for puncture protection, and F-VNW Terabloc variants.
• TriAx® geogrid system Triaxial geogrid made from perforated and stretched polypropylene sheet forming highly resistant nodes with triangular rigid mesh for effective aggregate confinement and mechanical interlock in roads, railways, and working platforms.
• Abgrid biaxial geogrid Biaxial geogrid for load transfer and positive aggregate interlock through grid openings, used for working platforms and ground stabilization.
• Sudspave 40 porous pavers Recycled plastic cellular porous paving solution for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in car parks, cycle paths, and pedestrian areas.
• Truckcell 80 porous pavers High-strength porous paver for heavy vehicle applications including coach and truck parks and emergency access routes.
• Claymat GCL Geosynthetic clay liner (bentonite-based) composite for waterproofing and containment applications in reservoirs, canals, and landfill cells.
• Terastop® anti-rodent geocomposite Anti-rodent geocomposite for protection against burrowing animals in geotechnical applications such as dikes and embankments.
• Teranat® TRM biodegradable erosion mat Biodegradable turf reinforcement mat (TRM) for vegetation support and erosion control on slopes.
• Erosamat Type 3 permanent grass reinforcement mat Permanent grass reinforcement mat for turf stabilization and erosion protection.
• RIGIDD 1100 (Type A0) abrasion-resistant non-woven geotextile Abrasion-resistant non-woven geotextile (RIGIDD 1100, Type A0) approved by SNCF for use under railway ballast, with enhanced resistance to abrasive loading from ballast.
• HDPE Geomembrane Thermoweldable HDPE geomembrane for waterproofing applications in reservoirs, landfills, and containment facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 kg of drainage geocomposite has equivalent flow rate to 1 tonne of drainage gravel (Bamforth, 2008)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe BontexgeocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeragéos is a member of the BontexGeo Group, a leading provider of design solutions for the built environment, renowned for commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Through this relationship, Teragéos distributes BontexGeo non-woven and woven geotextiles (Bontec® product range) and gains access to the Group's international certification network covering Benelux (COPRO), Switzerland (SVG), Scandinavia (NorGeoSpec), and Germany (IVG/HPQ).
• ASQUALcoreTechnology or IntegrationASQUAL is the notified body responsible for CE marking of Teragéos and its products. Several BontexGeo non-woven geotextiles distributed by Teragéos hold ASQUAL certification. ASQUAL verifies declared product characteristics through approved external laboratories.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)coreTechnology or IntegrationCSTB conducted an evaluation of the Teradrain® drainage composite and issued the necessary technical approvals. CSTB's mission is to promote sustainable construction by bringing together building sector stakeholders.
• IDRRIM (Institut des Routes et des Infrastructures Mobiles)minorOthersIDRRIM brings together all actors in the transport infrastructure sector to improve performance and share best practices. Teragéos is a member.
• AFPGA (Association Française des Fabricants de Géosynthétiques)minorOthersFrench association of geosynthetic manufacturers with the objective of promoting the appropriate use of geosynthetics in France and contributing to the continuous improvement of the sector.
• CFG (Comité Français des Géosynthétiques)minorOthersFrench section of the IGS (International Geosynthetics Society). Brings together sector actors, experts, and scientists to develop the geosynthetics market and encourage appropriate use, promoting more sustainable construction in France. Organizes technical seminars and trade events.
• Point PcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoint P is a national specialized distributor in France for construction materials, part of Teragéos' distributor network providing access to the full product range.
• CRH BuscacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRH Busca is a national specialized distributor in France for construction materials, part of Teragéos' distributor network providing access to the full product range.
• MTPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTP is a national specialized distributor in France for construction materials, part of Teragéos' distributor network providing access to the full product range.
• BTP Distribution (SAMSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBTP Distribution (SAMSE) is a national specialized distributor in France for construction materials, part of Teragéos' distributor network providing access to the full product range.
• Frans BonhommecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrans Bonhomme is a national specialized distributor in France for construction materials, part of Teragéos' distributor network providing access to the full product range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strata Systems: Manufacturer of geogrid and geosynthetic products for soil reinforcement and stabilization. Comparable to Teragéos' TriAx and Abgrid biaxial geogrid product lines in road and railway infrastructure applications.
• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: German geosynthetics manufacturer producing geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, and erosion control products. Direct competitor to Teragéos in landfill, road, and environmental engineering applications with comparable technical certifications.
• Tensar International: Global leader in geogrid technology and the originator of the TriAx® product (which Teragéos also markets). Tensar competes directly with Teragéos in soil stabilization and reinforcement applications across transportation infrastructure.
• Maccaferri: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of geosynthetics and erosion control solutions. Comparable to Teragéos in drainage, reinforcement, and slope protection applications, particularly in European infrastructure markets.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: Danish manufacturer of nonwoven geotextiles and geosynthetics for construction, civil engineering, and environmental applications. Comparable to Teragéos' Bontec® nonwoven product line and similar customer base.
• Huesker: German manufacturer of geosynthetics including geogrids, geotextiles, and geocomposites for civil engineering. Comparable product portfolio to Teragéos with similar focus on transportation, environmental, and hydraulic engineering applications.
• Thrace Group: Greek manufacturer of technical textiles and geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, and drainage composites. Competes with Teragéos in transportation, environmental, and building applications across European markets.
• AFITEX (Textile & Plastic Industries): French geosynthetics manufacturer producing geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage products. Direct domestic competitor to Teragéos with overlapping product lines and customer base in France and Europe.
• ABG Geosynthetics: UK-based manufacturer of geosynthetic drainage and erosion control products including the Blue Roof system (similar to Teragéos' patented ABG blueroof restrictor chamber). Direct competitor in building drainage and SuDS applications.

Broad incumbents

• Solmax (TenCate Geosynthetics & GSE Environmental): Global leader formed by the merger of TenCate Geosynthetics and GSE Environmental. Major manufacturer of geomembranes and geosynthetics with broader product portfolio and global scale than Teragéos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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