Bundesverband der Deutschen Transportbetonindustrie e. V. (BTB)

Name

Bundesverband der Deutschen Transportbetonindustrie e. V. (BTB)

Legal name

Bundesverband der Deutschen Transportbetonindustrie e. V. (BTB)

Website

https://transportbeton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Trade Association Services

NAICS

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Ready-mixed concrete association
• Concrete sustainability certification
• Industry trade association
• Concrete pumping services
• Construction materials standardization

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: BTB operates as a federation of associations (Verband von Verbänden). Revenue is derived from membership dues paid by regional member associations representing ready-mixed concrete manufacturers and concrete pumping companies across Germany.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BTB is the national trade association for the German ready-mixed concrete and concrete pumping industry, representing approximately 560 member companies across 1,800 plants. It delivers industry representation, technical standardization advocacy, the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification system as German Regional System Operator, research coordination through FTB, occupational safety programs with BG RCI, training and e-learning via the Betonwissen platform, publications (TB-iNFO, Monatsbrief, Jahresbericht), and events such as Praxis Transportbeton.

Product overview

Bundesverband der Deutschen Transportbetonindustrie e.V. (BTB) is a German industry association (Trade Association) representing ready-mixed concrete manufacturers and the concrete conveying industry. Rather than offering a unified software product, BTB provides a portfolio of services including publications (TB-iNFO magazine, BTB-Monatsbrief newsletter, annual reports), digital learning platforms (Betonwissen), training programs (BetonQuali, BTB-Fahrerschulung), certification services (CSC-Zertifizierung), conferences (Praxis Transportbeton, Transportbeton-Tage), safety awards (BTB-Arbeitssicherheitspreis), and educational materials (posters, brochures, guidelines). The association operates through member companies organized in regional associations and is managed by a board and various working committees with implementation by the Berlin head office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TB-iNFO
• BTB-Monatsbrief (BTB Monthly Letter)
• BTB-Jahresbericht (Annual Report)
• Betonwissen Digital Learning Platform
• BetonQuali Continuing Education Program
• BTB-Fahrerschulung Driver Training
• CSC-Zertifizierung (Concrete Sustainability Council Certification)
• Praxis Transportbeton Trade Conference
• Transportbeton-Tage Members Conference
• BTB-Arbeitssicherheitspreis (Occupational Safety Award)
• Poster Series 'Sicher Arbeiten mit Beton'
• Broschüre 'Richtig betonieren - so gehts'
• DGUV Information 213-020 (Concrete Pump Operator Qualification Guideline) Guideline for selection and qualification of concrete pump operators developed in cooperation with BG RCI and VDMA, supporting DGUV-compliant operator qualification in the concrete pumping industry.
• BetonBauQualität (BBQ) Quality Classification Quality classification system in concrete construction that was incorporated into current standards through BTB advocacy.
• FTB Research Coordination Program Forschungsgemeinschaft Transportbeton (FTB) initiates and funds research projects on production, testing, transport, and pumping of ready-mixed concrete in collaboration with universities and industry partners; active since 1984 with current focus on climate-optimized concrete, recycled aggregates, fresh concrete recycling, and concrete durability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ CSC-certified facilities in Germany
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016BTB serves as Regional System Operator of CSC in Germany. CSC is a global certification system for the concrete, cement and aggregates sector that provides transparency on ecological, social and economic responsibility. Over 900 CSC-certified plants and facilities operate in Germany. The CSC Platinum certification achieved highest recognition (QS1.3) in DGNB building certification system in 2025.
• European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization (ERMCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean federation of national ready-mixed concrete associations. BTB maintains representation through board positions and committee memberships (Technical Committee, Sustainability Committee, Working Groups on Circular Economy, Conformity Assessment, EPD, BIM). ERMCO advocates for the industry in European standards and regulations.
• Bundesverband Baustoffe - Steine und Erden e.V. (BBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS is the umbrella association for the German building materials industry, representing approximately 6,000 companies with 150,000 employees. BTB participates through board representation and various working groups on topics including construction logistics, law, taxation, technical standards, environment, sustainability, and building certification.
• Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie (BG RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory accident insurance institution responsible for occupational safety in the raw materials and chemical industries, including the ready-mixed concrete sector. BTB collaborates extensively with BG RCI on workplace safety prevention strategies, the 'Branchenregel Betonindustrie' sector rule, safety publications, accident statistics, and safety training materials.
• Forschungsgemeinschaft Transportbeton e.V. (FTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTB-affiliated research association that has coordinated research projects on concrete production, testing, transport and pumping since 1984. FTB conducts joint research with universities and industry partners, with focus on climate-optimized concrete, recycled aggregates, fresh concrete recycling, and concrete durability.
• solid UNIT e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for innovative concrete construction. BTB is a founding member; BTB's Managing Director sits on the board. Focus areas include CO2 reduction, sustainable resource management, and knowledge transfer between planning, construction, materials industry, and research.
• InformationsZentrum Beton GmbH (IZB)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerBTB supports IZB which promotes concrete as a building material on behalf of German cement and concrete manufacturers. Focus on climate neutrality, resource efficiency, new applications for cement-bound materials, and sustainable construction. Operates beton.org and other consumer-facing platforms.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGNB is Germany's leading organization for sustainable building certification. CSC certification (operated by BTB in Germany) achieved highest recognition level in DGNB system in 2025, allowing CSC-certified concrete to contribute to DGNB building certifications.
• Aktion Impulse für den WohnungsbauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition of over 30 associations and organizations from the construction and real estate sector advocating for improved political framework conditions for housing construction in Germany.
• Pro Mobilität - Initiative für VerkehrsinfrastrukturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliance for sustainable mobility advocating for modern transportation infrastructure. BTB participates as member through BBS affiliation, supporting quality road infrastructure development.
• BDI-Initiative Energieeffiziente GebäudeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiative of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) focused on energy-efficient buildings and climate protection in the building sector. BTB participates through BBS membership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClKMgVZAWnbyO7OjOom2dAQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bundesverband-transportbeton

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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