HanseGrand® Klimabaustoffe

What HanseGrand® Klimabaustoffe does

HanseGrand Klimabaustoffe GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German specialty building materials manufacturer headquartered in Selsingen, Niedersachsen, founded in 2003 by Hans Pape. The company develops and produces water-permeable, open-porous climate building materials (Klimabaustoffe) under the HanseGrand, HanseMineral, HansePor and HanseGrand Patentweg brands, targeting municipalities, GaLaBau landscape construction firms, agricultural operators and sports facility developers across Europe. Its core technology is a proprietary multi-layer path system in which a dynamic intermediate layer (HanseMineral) and a capillary storage base layer (HanseGrand Hydrotragschicht) manage water storage and evaporation cooling, achieving up to 88% higher water storage capacity than standard gravel base layers and up to 85% CO2 reduction versus concrete surfaces.

The company operates more than 40 regional production facilities across Germany, an in-house materials testing laboratory (Greifen Technikum in Greifswald), and three operating subsidiaries covering path construction (HanseGrand Bau Nord GmbH), agricultural resource management (HanseGrand Agrar GmbH) and laboratory services (Greifen Technikum), plus the holding entity PP Verwaltungs GmbH. Revenue is generated through project-specific one-time product sales of path coverings and expanded clay (Blähton) supplemented by consulting and customized regional path development services. Pricing is quote-based per project with no public price list; products are sold direct through regional offices in Germany and through European representatives, with HansePor distributed via a partnership with Belgium-based Argex. Since July 2022, Timon Pott has served as managing partner and CEO, with founder Hans Pape focused on international business and product innovation.

The company has been recognized since 2014 with the Stifterverband 'Innovativ durch Forschung' seal and in 2020 with the Umweltbundesamt Blauer Kompass award, and holds EN 15804+A2 environmental product declarations. Its projects span high-profile urban and heritage sites including Hafencity Hamburg, Opera Park Copenhagen, UNESCO World Heritage Haithabu, the Mittelland Canal, SmartCity Harsefeld and the Rotterdam Botanical Garden, reflecting positioning as the German market leader in water-bound path coverings and substrates for green roofs.

Name

HanseGrand® Klimabaustoffe

Legal name

HanseGrand Klimabaustoffe GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hansegrand.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HanseGrand Klimabaustoffe is a German manufacturer of water-permeable, climate-adapted path construction materials and expanded clay, serving municipalities, GaLaBau landscape firms, agricultural operators and sports facility developers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water-permeable construction materials (Klimabaustoffe)

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Xeriscape & Drought-Tolerant Landscape Design/Install (HSAIABAF)

Keywords

• Water-permeable path coverings
• Climate building materials
• Expanded clay products
• Sponge city solutions
• Surface unsealing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Selsingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Climate building material product sales: Sale of water-permeable path coverings, expanded clay (Blähton), and related construction materials. Products are sold directly to municipalities, landscape companies, and construction firms with project-specific consultation. Regional production at 40+ facilities enables localized delivery.
2. Customized project solutions: Development of customized regional path coverings optimized for specific projects. Consultation from project idea through implementation generates additional value through tailored product development and technical advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HanseGrand® Klimabaustoffe manufactures and sells water-permeable, open-porous climate construction materials (Klimabaustoffe) for path and surface construction. Their product portfolio spans water-bound path coverings (Wegedecken), dynamic intermediate layers, capillary storage base layers, expanded clay (Blähton), and patented geotextile-based path systems, enabling surface unsealing, rainwater infiltration, evaporation cooling, and sponge-city concepts for urban climate adaptation.

Product overview

HanseGrand® Klimabaustoffe offers a comprehensive system of water-permeable, open-porous climate construction materials for pathway construction and light-weight building applications. The core product line centers on HanseGrand® Wegedecken (pathway surfaces) which function as 'breathing' surfaces that allow water infiltration and evaporation cooling. Supporting these are modular components: HanseMineral® serves as a dynamic intermediate layer for water management and shear resistance; HanseGrand Hydrotragschicht® provides capillary water storage in the base layer; and Stabilizer mixed HanseGrand® adds natural binder for high-stress applications. The HansePor® Blähton (expanded clay) product family addresses light-weight construction, water retention, roof greening, and moorland road applications. Specialty products include HanseGrand Patentweg® (geotextile-based system for heritage sites), HanseGrand® VTS Vegetationstragschicht (greened surfaces), HanseGrand® Parking (permeable parking), HG-Mix® (traffic surfaces), HanseGrand® Robust (multi-functional surfaces), Fugensand plus (joint sealing), Groundfix® Geo-Matratzen (geo-mattresses), and HanseGrand® BMX Spezial. Together these products implement sponge city and blue-green infrastructure concepts for climate adaptation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HanseGrand® VTS Vegetationstragschicht: Vegetation carrier layer for permanent water-permeable surfaces that can be greened
• HanseGrand Patentweg®
• HanseGrand® Parking
• HanseGrand Hydrotragschicht®
• HanseMineral®
• HansePor® Blähton

Products and services

• HanseGrand® Wegedecken Water-permeable, open-porous walking surface and path covering systems made from mineral climate construction materials. These 'breathing' surfaces allow water to infiltrate, reduce surface heating through evaporation, and contribute to improved urban microclimate. For municipalities, landscape architects, and GaLaBau professionals.
• HansePor® Blähton Expanded clay for lightweight construction, drainage, water retention, radon protection, cable protection, roof greening substrates, and moorland road construction. Stores up to 500 liters of water per cubic meter and reduces earth pressure by up to 60% versus conventional fills. For construction and infrastructure projects.
• HanseMineral® (Dynamische Schicht) Dynamic intermediate layer that closes the grain gap between base and surface layers, providing filter-stable transition, water storage and capillary transport, and increased shear resistance for pathway systems. For path and surface construction professionals.
• Stabilizer mixed HanseGrand® Pathway surface with natural Stabilizer® binder additive for high-quality or heavily-used paths and squares. Offers increased shear strength, excellent dust binding, and high water permeability, suitable for slopes greater than 6%. For landscape and infrastructure projects.
• HanseGrand® Robust Multi-functional water-bound surface layer for paths and squares, parking lots, and agricultural paths. Made from pure natural materials with high shear strength, weather resistance, and minimal dust development. Grain size 0/11 mm. For GaLaBau and agricultural use.
• HG-Mix® Traffic surface and shoulder material for roads and paths, providing load-bearing capacity with water permeability for traffic areas and banks. For infrastructure and road construction.
• HanseGrand® Parking Open-porous parking surface system using cubically crushed natural grit. Extremely water-permeable, dust-free, non-greasy, and suitable for parking lots, camping sites, and fire brigade access routes. For parking and emergency access applications.
• HanseGrand Patentweg® Patented pathway system using special geotextile with integrated edges for installation without excavation. Root-protecting, water-permeable, reusable, and cost-effective for heritage sites, steep slopes, and temporary applications. For heritage, arboretum, and steep-slope projects.
• HanseGrand® VTS Vegetationstragschicht Vegetation support layer that is permanently water-permeable and can be greened. Suitable for fire brigade access routes, parking areas, event spaces, camping sites, schoolyards, tree pits, and paths. For greened urban and recreational surfaces.
• HanseGrand Hydrotragschicht® Capillary storage base layer (Kapillare Speichertragschicht) that increases water storage capacity by 88% compared to standard gravel base layers. Part of the sponge city concept, storing rainwater and releasing it through evaporation for microclimate cooling. For climate-adapted urban infrastructure.
• HanseGrand® Fugensand plus Joint sealing material made from hard rock crushed sands (grain sizes 0/2 - 0/11 mm) mixed with natural organic binder. Provides stabilized but non-rigid joint closure, water-permeable per DIN 18035-5, and salt-resistant. For paved areas and pedestrian zones.
• Groundfix® Geo-Matratzen Geo-mattress system for ground fixation and erosion control applications. For civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• HanseGrand® BMX Spezial Special surface mixture developed specifically for BMX racing tracks. Made from pure regional natural materials ensuring maximum stability, good grip, and high water permeability. For sports facility operators and BMX track builders.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by up to 85% compared to concrete and 70% compared to asphalt
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ArgexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading manufacturer of lightweight, sustainable expanded clay based in Belgium. Produces tonkugeln (clay pellets) from natural raw materials for geotechnical backfilling, lightweight concrete, and ecological construction. Long-term partnership with HanseGrand as trading partner for HansePor expanded clay in Germany and Europe. Partnership provides quality, sustainability, and practical solutions for blue-green infrastructure.
• IAB Institut für Angewandte Bauforschung WeimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied building research institute collaborating on multiple projects including Marsh Roads, REALight, and IGS HanseGrand. Conducts feasibility studies for developing artificial light aggregates from mining waste and innovative road construction methods.
• nik Netzwerk Innovation und Gründung im KlimawandelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for Innovation and Founding in Climate Change at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg. Collaboration on HanseKlima project for climate adaptation strategy development.
• Greifen TechnikumcoreTechnology or IntegrationIn-house materials testing laboratory for road and path construction located in Greifswald. Conducts material collection, mixing, analysis, and lab technical examinations and tests.
• Bauhaus-Universität WeimarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in REALight project for developing reference plant for producing light aggregates from construction and demolition waste.
• Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Institute for Materials Research and Testing collaborating on REALight project for light aggregate development.
• BMT Office VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner from Ho Chi Minh City in Marsh Roads project for developing innovative methods for rehabilitating moor roads in Germany and Vietnam.
• Sportechnic 2000 CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian partner in Road Upgrade project developing innovative methods for gravel road rehabilitation using natural waxes and industrial by-products.
• Projektträger JülichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch Center Jülich serving as project sponsor for HanseKlima and REALight projects funded by Federal Ministry for Environment and Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
• HanseGrand Bau Nord GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeparate company within the HanseGrand group focused on path construction and path maintenance (Wegebau und Wegepflege).
• HanseGrand Agrar GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural division of HanseGrand group focused on products and research for agricultural resource management for sustainable farming.
• HanseGrand Bau Nord GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner in the members and partners section. Company website at hansegrand-bau.de for path construction and maintenance services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hydro International: Global stormwater management and treatment company serving urban drainage and SuDS (sustainable urban drainage systems). Comparable to HanseGrand's Hydrotragschicht sponge-city applications as an incumbent alternative for municipal water-management specifications.
• ACO Drain / ACO Group: ACO is a large European manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management systems serving infrastructure, urban, and landscape projects. While much broader than HanseGrand, ACO overlaps in sponge-city and surface-unsealing solutions, often competing for the same municipal specification.
• BMI Group (green roof substrates): Large roofing and waterproofing group with extensive green-roof system offerings including substrates comparable to HansePor. Represents a broad incumbent competing for the same green-roof specification contracts.

Direct peers

• Filcom Environmental: Dutch water-permeable pavement systems provider for paths, parking, and urban greening. Filcom's water-bound path products directly compete with HanseGrand Wegedecken in Dutch and Benelux municipal tenders.
• OptiGrün: German manufacturer of green roof systems, substrates, and rainwater management solutions. Directly comparable to HanseGrand's HansePor substrate line and competes for the same DACH green-roof and sponge-city specifications.
• Liapor: Liapor is a leading European producer of expanded clay lightweight aggregate (Blähton), directly comparable to HanseGrand's HansePor product family. Both serve construction, green-roof substrate, and lightweight fill applications with similar material science, making Liapor the closest substitute in the expanded-clay category.
• Argex: Belgian expanded clay manufacturer and HanseGrand's stated trading partner for HansePor in Germany and Europe. As both a partner and a competing producer of lightweight aggregates, Argex represents the closest regional substitute in Benelux.
• Laterlite: Italian-based Laterlite manufactures expanded clay and lightweight aggregates for construction, geotechnical, and green-roof applications. Comparable to HansePor's Leichtbau product line, particularly in Southern European markets where HanseGrand is currently under-represented.
• Stabilizer Solutions (Stabilisierungs-Spezialist): Producer of Stabilizer natural binders used in water-bound path coverings — the same binder referenced in HanseGrand's "Stabilizer mixed HanseGrand" product. Direct competitor and partial input supplier in the same material category.

Emerging players

• Rockflow / CellCore (water-retention systems): Producer of plastic-based stormwater retention and infiltration crates for urban and infrastructure projects. Emerging alternative to expanded-clay-based retention solutions like HansePor in sponge-city and stormwater management applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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