What Kijlstra Bestrating does

Kijlstra Bestrating B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of concrete paving products, established in 1904 and headquartered in Veendam, Groningen, with a second production site in Drachten. The company produces ornamental paving tiles and stones, terrace elevation systems, and civil-engineering/infrastructure products under a portfolio of branded lines including Patio (TOP), H2O Comfort, Design, Stonique, SolidSquare Keramisch, WaterWijs, Gravolite, and Ecoborder. Its technology base centres on proprietary hydrophobized surface coatings that reduce lime efflorescence, water-permeable formulations (WaterWijs) for climate-adaptation applications, and a tumbling process (Stonique) that yields an aged, baked-clay appearance from concrete substrates. Several structural SKUs carry the KOMO quality certification required for many Dutch construction and public-sector buyers.

The company sells almost exclusively through an extensive dealer network across the Netherlands, with end-customers ranging from residential homeowners and gardeners to landscape contractors and, to a lesser extent, GWW/Infra civil-engineering buyers. Customers request quotes from local dealers via the company website, while business customers and dealers can order directly through a dedicated online portal (bestelportaal.kijlstra-bestrating.nl). Products are priced per square metre across a budget-to-premium ladder (roughly €24–€57 per m²), and own production with substantial stockholding enables immediate delivery from inventory. The company maintains active demand-generation through Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, an Inspiratie content hub, and annual participation in the GaLaBau trade fair in Nuremberg alongside sister company Michel Oprey. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the firm is privately held, employs approximately 38 people, and operates as a focused Dutch SME in the building-materials sector.

Name

Kijlstra Bestrating

Legal name

Kijlstra Bestrating B.V.

Website

https://kijlstra-bestrating.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kijlstra Bestrating is a Dutch concrete paving manufacturer (founded 1904) producing tiles, stones, and terrace systems sold primarily through a domestic dealer network to homeowners, landscape contractors, and civil-engineering buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Paving Products

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Concrete paving products
• Terrace elevation systems
• Water-permeable paving
• Civil engineering paving
• Ornamental paving stones

Headquarters

HQ city

Veendam

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Paving products sales: Sale of concrete paving tiles, stones, and accessories at per-square-meter pricing. Products are sold through dealer network with customers requesting quotes from local dealers.
2. Terrace elevation systems: Sales of terrace support systems including Structusol, Linup, Basic, Comfort, and Premium lines along with terrace tiles for roofs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kijlstra Bestrating manufactures and supplies concrete paving tiles, stones, ceramic tiles, and terrace elevation systems from production facilities in Veendam and Drachten, Netherlands. The product portfolio covers ornamental residential paving, water-permeable WaterWijs solutions, premium hydrophobized Patio and H2O Comfort lines, tumbled Stonique stones, and civil engineering/infrastructure (GWW/Infra) products. Sales are executed through an extensive dealer network across the Netherlands, supported by a business order portal.

Product overview

Kijlstra Bestrating offers a comprehensive range of paving and terrace products for residential and civil engineering applications. The product portfolio is organized around multiple branded product lines: Patio (TOP) for premium hydrophobized and coated products with color-fast aggregates; H2O Comfort for brushed-surface comfortable tiles; Design for value-oriented hydrophobized products with tight joints; Stonique for tumbled aged concrete that resembles traditional baked paving; SolidSquare for ceramic tiles; and WaterWijs for permeable water-wise solutions. Core product categories include ornamental paving (Sierbestrating) with tiles and stones in various formats (Waalformaat, Dikformaat, Klinkerformaat, Longstone), terrace elevation systems (Terras-ophoogsystemen) including pedestal systems, and infrastructure/civil engineering products (GWW/Infra). The product range is complemented by accessories including U-drain drainage systems, restraint strips, and Gravolite gravel materials. The company operates through a dealer network, selling primarily B2B to landscape contractors and retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolidSquare Keramisch: Ceramic tile product line
• Patio (TOP) producten
• H2O comfort producten
• Design producten
• Stonique
• WaterWijs

Products and services

• Sierbestrating (Ornamental Paving) Ornamental concrete paving products for residential gardens, patios, and driveways, including tegels (tiles) in sizes from 20x30 to 100x100 cm and stenen (stones) in Waalformaat, Dikformaat, Klinkerformaat, Dubbelklinker, Longstone, and H-verbandsteen formats.
• Patio (TOP) Producten Premium product line featuring deep-colored surface layer that is hydrophobized and coated for water repellency, reducing green algae and lime efflorescence. TOP variants include color-fast aggregate materials for enhanced color retention.
• H2O Comfort Producten Paving products featuring a brushed top layer for comfortable feel. The top layer is hydrophobized for water repellency with proper maintenance, reducing lime efflorescence.
• Design Producten Mid-range paving products with a fine top layer creating a denser surface. Hydrophobized for water repellency with reduced chance of lime efflorescence and minimal facet rounding for optically tight joints.
• Stonique Trommelstenen Tumbled concrete stones aged to resemble baked paving. The tumbling process produces an authentic appearance suitable for both classic and modern gardens.
• WaterWijs Water-permeable paving solutions including Motivo WaterWijs tiles (45x22.5 cm), Grass concrete tile WaterWijs (40x60 cm), and Keigrassteen WaterWijs (45x45 cm) for water management and drainage applications.
• SolidSquare Keramisch Ceramic paving tile line offering a different material composition from concrete products, providing a modern and chic appearance for outdoor use.
• Terras-ophoogsystemen (Terrace Elevation Systems) Terrace elevation and support systems including Basic-lijn, Comfort-lijn, Premium-lijn, Structusol, Linup, accessories, and terrace tiles for creating raised and roof terraces.
• GWW/Infra Bestrating Civil engineering and infrastructure paving products including colors/textures/finishes, stones, tiles, edgings (banden), terrain furnishing, verhardingsplaten (reinforcement plates), and water-permeable products for public and infrastructure projects.
• Toebehoren (Accessories) Paving accessories including U-elements, stacking blocks, step treads, railway sleepers, U-drain drainage gutters, restraint strips (opsluitbanden), Gravolite gravel and joint sand, maintenance products, jointing materials and adhesives, Ecoborder edge restraints, and gravel mats.
• Patio Brick (TOP) Concrete street brick/pavers with TOP coating and color-fast natural stone top layer. Available in 6 cm for garden, terrace, and driveway; 8 cm for heavier intensive loads. KOMO-certified.
• H2O Comfort Square Square terrace tile (60x60x4 cm) with brushed hydrophobized top layer for comfortable feel and water repellency, intended for garden and terrace use.
• Stonique Trommel Betonstraatsteen Tumbled concrete street brick that resembles baked paving; aged surface provides authentic appearance suitable for classic and modern gardens.
• Longstone Opritsteen Elongated paving stone for driveway, path, or terrace applications. Available in 7 cm thickness suitable for terrace and driveway.
• Dikformaat Strak Classic versatile paving stone in smooth (Strak) variant without facet but with spacer for clean appearance. 6 cm for garden, terrace, driveway; 8 cm for heavier traffic.
• Design Square Square tile (60x60x4 cm) with fine top layer creating denser surface. Hydrophobized for water repellency with minimal facet for tight joints.
• Tegel (Standard Tile) Standard concrete garden tile available with beveled edge (HK) creating V-groove between tiles, or with minimal facet (ZVK) for clean appearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced lime efflorescence with hydrophobized coatings
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Michel OpreycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that Kijlstra partners with for trade show presentations. Both companies exhibit together at GaLaBau trade fair in Nuremberg, appearing in Hall 2, stand 2-209.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Struyk Verwo Infra (Wienerberger): Dutch manufacturer of concrete paving tiles, stones, and infrastructure products under the Wienerberger group. Closely comparable product portfolio, customer base (residential, GWW/Infra), and Dutch dealer distribution model.
• MBI Beton (Wienerberger): Dutch concrete products manufacturer specializing in paving stones, tiles, and wall elements for residential and infrastructure markets. Directly comparable product categories and Dutch distribution model.
• Excluton: Dutch concrete paving stone and tile manufacturer serving residential, garden, and civil engineering markets. Comparable product range, materials, and channel model through Dutch dealers.
• Michel Oprey & Beisterveld: Dutch hardscape and paving products company explicitly identified as Kijlstra's sister company, with joint trade-show presence at GaLaBau. Overlapping product lines and Dutch market focus.
• Schellevis: Dutch premium concrete paving and stair element manufacturer focused on design tiles for residential and commercial hardscape. Comparable specialty positioning and Dutch dealer network.
• Van den Broek Bestrating: Dutch concrete paving manufacturer with comparable product mix of tiles and stones for residential gardens, driveways, and GWW/Infra projects; similar dealer-based distribution in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Global building materials group with European concrete products and paving operations. Operates broadly in the same hardscape category and competes for infrastructure and residential paving contracts.
• Wienerberger AG: European leader in building materials including clay bricks and concrete pavers (owning Struyk Verwo and MBI). Broader incumbent whose Dutch concrete-paving portfolio overlaps directly with Kijlstra's range.

Regional players

• Rinn Beton: German concrete paving manufacturer focused on premium and design garden/terrace paving. Comparable product mix and coating/finish technologies, though primary market is Germany rather than the Netherlands.
• Metten Stein+Design: German concrete paving stone and tile manufacturer with comparable product portfolio (residential, garden, infrastructure). Regional peer serving DACH markets with similar technologies and dealer-driven sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KijlstraBestrating
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kijlstra-bestrating
• Instagraminstagram.com/kijlstrabestrating

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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