Farwick Groenspecialisten

What Farwick Groenspecialisten does

Farwick Groenspecialisten is a privately held Dutch green services company headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, founded in 1898 by Joseph Farwick as Farwick Bloemisterij & Boomkwekerij. The company offers design, construction, and maintenance services for green outdoor spaces, operating across five primary verticals: residential (Wonen), corporate (Werk), healthcare (Zorg), education (Onderwijs), and public space and recreation (Openbare Ruimte). Its primary service area is Oost-Nederland, specifically the Twente and Achterhoek regions, with nationwide delivery for specialized disciplines such as green roofs and natural swimming pools. Notable projects include the first semi-public natural pool in the Netherlands at Landal Greenparks Orveltermarke, the Station Assen roof (voted most beautiful roof of 2021), and the Jumbo Goor supermarket (Breeam Outstanding certificate).

The company operates six core service areas: Terrein- & Groenvoorziening (terrain and green facilities), Particuliere tuinen (private gardens), Daktuinen (green roofs), Speelplaatsen (playgrounds), Biotop Natuurbaden en zwemvijvers (natural swimming pools), and Boomverzorging (tree care). Its technical capabilities are anchored by authorized partnerships with Optigrün Benelux for green roof systems, Biotop for natural swimming pools with biological water purification, Green-to-Colour for perennial plant concepts, and NL Greenlabel for sustainability and biodiversity assessment. Farwick holds multiple certifications including ISO 9001, VCA**, BRL-DG, BRL-GV, NL Greenlabel, and PSO Trede 3, and is the first green company in the Netherlands to receive the Royal Court Supplier (Hofleverancier) designation.

Revenue is generated through project-based design and realization contracts with municipalities, housing corporations, project developers, businesses, and private customers, supplemented by recurring multi-year maintenance contracts that provide a subscription-style revenue layer. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public pricing disclosed. The company is a multi-generational family business currently led by Han Farwick, who assumed ownership in 2010 and reoriented the business toward sustainable urban greening and climate adaptation.

Name

Farwick Groenspecialisten

Legal name

Farwick Groenspecialisten

Website

https://farwick.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Farwick Groenspecialisten is a 125-year-old Dutch family-owned green services company based in Enschede that designs, builds, and maintains green roofs, natural pools, gardens, and public green spaces for residential, corporate, healthcare, education, and public-sector clients across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape and Green Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Landscape construction services
• Green roof installation
• Natural swimming pools
• Garden maintenance services
• Urban greening solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Realization Services: Design, construction, and installation of green spaces including gardens, green roofs, natural pools, playgrounds, and public green areas. Revenue generated from project-based contracts for municipalities, housing corporations, developers, businesses, and private customers.
2. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts for green spaces, including seasonal maintenance, tree care, and technical services. Provides recurring revenue through multi-year maintenance contracts with existing clients.
3. Garden Development and NL Greenlabel: Sustainable garden assessments and biodiversity certifications for private gardens and commercial properties using NL Greenlabel methodology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Farwick Groenspecialisten is an all-round green services company that designs, builds, and maintains outdoor green spaces, including terrain and green facilities, private gardens, rooftop gardens (Daktuinen), natural playgrounds, Biotop natural swimming pools and ponds, and professional tree care. The company delivers full-service solutions from advisory and design through realization to ongoing multi-year maintenance, primarily in Oost-Nederland and nationwide for specializations such as green roofs and natural pools.

Product overview

Farwick Groenspecialisten is an all-round green services company offering six core service areas: Terrein- & Groenvoorziening (terrain and green facilities), Particuliere tuinen (private gardens), Daktuinen (roof gardens), Speelplaatsen (playgrounds), Biotop Natuurbaden en zwemvijvers (natural swimming pools), and Boomverzorging (tree care). The company operates as a full-service green provider with over 125 years of history (since 1898), serving primarily Eastern Netherlands (Twente and Achterhoek) and nationwide for specializations like roof gardens and natural pools. Services span from design and realization to maintenance, with specialized product partnerships including Optigrün for green roof systems, Biotop for natural swimming pools, Purepools for mono-block pools, and Green-to-Colour for fixed plant concepts. Additional offerings include NL Greenlabel certification services for garden sustainability assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terrain and Green Facilities (Terrein- & Groenvoorziening) Design, construction, and maintenance of commercial and semi-public outdoor spaces including corporate grounds, municipal green areas, and housing-corporation properties.
• Private Gardens (Particuliere tuinen) Design, realization, and ongoing maintenance of private gardens ranging from small urban gardens to estates for individual residential customers.
• Rooftop Gardens (Daktuinen) Design, realization, and maintenance of green roofs, roof gardens, solar-green roofs, and retention roofs delivered nationwide through partnership with Optigrün Benelux.
• Natural Playgrounds (Speelplaatsen) Design and realization of natural play and exercise gardens for children, combining traditional play equipment with natural elements, including certified play equipment inspection.
• Biotop Natural Swimming Pools and Ponds (Biotop Natuurbaden en zwemvijvers) Design, realization, and maintenance of natural swimming pools, Biotop Living Pools, and swimming ponds using biological water purification systems without chemicals, available in various styles with roll-deck and heating options to extend swimming season.
• Tree Care (Boomverzorging) Professional tree maintenance services including health assessment, disease detection, pruning, and monitoring of monumental and mature trees.
• NL Greenlabel Sustainability and Biodiversity Assessment for Gardens Sustainability and biodiversity scanning service that assesses gardens and terrains against NL Greenlabel principles, covering sustainability, biodiversity, circularity, and water management, applicable to private gardens and commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• One mature tree provides cooling equivalent to 10 air conditioners
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Optigrün BeneluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationFarwick is partner of Optigrün Benelux, part of German Optigrün International AG with 50+ years of experience. As an authorized executing partner, Farwick has access to extensive knowledge, training, and guarantees for green roofs, solar-green roofs, rooftop gardens, and retention roofs.
• BiotopcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner of Biotop, one of the pioneers in natural pools and swimming ponds. Biotop provides the proven technology for biological water purification without chemicals. Farwick designs, builds, and maintains Biotop Living Pools, Swimming Ponds, and natural swimming pools throughout the Netherlands.
• NL GreenlabelcoreTechnology or IntegrationActive partner of NL Greenlabel for assessing projects (from design to completion) according to sustainability and biodiversity principles. Can evaluate gardens and terrains for sustainability, biodiversity, circularity, and water management.
• Green-to-ColourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of Green-to-Colour fixed perennial plant concept. Farwick implements and maintains Green-to-Colour perennial plantings for various clients including universities, businesses, and municipalities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Antea Group: Large Dutch engineering and consulting firm with a landscape and green infrastructure practice serving municipalities and developers. A broader incumbent that competes with Farwick in larger public-sector landscape tenders.

Direct peers

• Donkergroen: Netherlands-based green services provider offering design, realization, and maintenance of outdoor spaces for public and private clients. Comparable in service portfolio and Dutch B2B/B2G customer base to Farwick.
• Copijn Boomspecialisten: Dutch landscape architect and tree specialist firm offering site planning, planting design, and tree care. Comparable expertise in landscape design, tree care, and ecological projects to Farwick's Boomspecialisten and Terrain services.
• Van Helvoirt Groenprojecten: Dutch green space contractor delivering landscape design, construction, and maintenance for public and private clients. Comparable service portfolio and customer segments to Farwick.
• Koninklijke Ginkel Groep: Royal-designated Dutch landscape services and grounds maintenance firm with municipal, corporate, and residential clients. Comparable multi-generational heritage and full-service landscape offering similar to Farwick.
• Nivo Landscaping: Dutch landscape services company offering design, realization, and maintenance of green spaces for businesses and public-sector clients. Comparable service mix and customer base to Farwick.
• De Enk Groen & Golf: Dutch landscape and grounds maintenance firm serving municipalities, businesses, and golf courses. Comparable recurring maintenance model and public-sector focus to Farwick's maintenance contracts.
• Verheij Integrale Groenzorg: Dutch landscape contractor providing design, construction, and maintenance of green spaces for public and private clients. Directly comparable service model and customer verticals to Farwick.
• BTL Groep: Dutch landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm serving municipalities, developers, and corporates across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to Farwick in service mix (design, build, maintain) and customer verticals, with a larger national footprint.

Regional players

• ZinCo Benelux: Green roof systems provider and competitor delivering vegetation roof solutions across the Benelux. Headquartered in Germany, ZinCo competed directly with Optigrün (Farwick's partner) on Farwick's Station Assen project, making it a relevant peer in the green roof specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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