Van der Straaten

What Van der Straaten does

Van der Straaten Aannemingsmaatschappij B.V. is a Dutch private, family-owned civil engineering and water construction contractor founded in 1905 and headquartered in Hansweert, Zeeland, Netherlands. The company operates across six integrated disciplines: geotechnical investigation (CPT soundings, drilling, monitoring), foundation engineering (sheet piles, pipe piles), hydraulic/water construction (quays, locks, jetties, dolphins), civil concrete construction, infrastructure (site development, sewers, cable works), and steel structures (engineering, plasma cutting, welding). It serves primarily government bodies (national water authority Rijkswaterstaat, Provincie Zeeland, multiple Zeeland/Flanders municipalities), port authorities (North Sea Port since 2002, Port of Antwerp-Bruges), and industrial clients in aquaculture, wind energy, e-commerce, and maritime services across South-West Netherlands and Flanders.

The company's technical platform centers on a self-owned equipment fleet and proprietary in-house engineered systems, including the MonoPile CPT Platform (tide-independent nearshore CPT testing to 30m depth), a Volvo FMX 4x4 CPT Track-Truck with automated 35cm probe carousel, the VDS41 multipurpose pontoon, and a certified steel workshop (EN1090-2 EXC3, ISO 3834-2) with 6x3m plasma cutting up to 50mm thickness. These assets allow single-contractor delivery of multidisciplinary projects at the land-water boundary, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, CO2 Prestatieladder Level 3, and Safety Culture Ladder Level 3 certifications.

Van der Straaten generates revenue almost entirely through project-based contracts (one-off construction, maintenance, and geotechnical investigation services) plus a smaller equipment rental stream. Pricing is contact-based via tender or direct quotation, with no subscription or self-service component. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales, primarily via public procurement, framework agreements, and long-term key account management led personally by operational leadership. In March 2025 the company restructured its statutory board (Goetheer as Operational Director, Goedegebuure as Financial Director), and in August 2025 appointed Carlos Mollet — a 36-year Van Oord veteran — as CEO, signaling a phase of commercial intensification.

Name

Van der Straaten

Legal name

Van der Straaten Aannemingsmaatschappij

Website

https://vd-straaten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van der Straaten is a Dutch family-owned civil engineering and water construction contractor (founded 1905, ~110 employees) delivering geotechnical, foundation, water, civil, and infrastructure projects primarily for government bodies, port authorities, and industrial clients across South-West Netherlands and Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Waterworks Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAJAI

Subsea & Nearshore Civil Works (Trenching, Rock Placement, Mattressing)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Marine & Coastal Construction (Ports, Harbors, Dredging)

SECONDARYEUANALAE

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Water & Wastewater Utilities/Utility Asset Management & Capital Programs (Pipes, Plants, Pumps)

SECONDARYBPAHAIAD

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

SECONDARYIMAFAJAH

Navigation & Aids-to-Navigation Works (Beacons, Buoys, Markers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Marine & Coastal Construction (Ports, Harbors, Dredging)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Geotechnical investigation services
• Hydraulic engineering works
• Foundation engineering services
• Steel fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hansweert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering and Construction Projects: Van der Straaten generates revenue through direct project-based contracts for geotechnical investigation, foundation engineering, water construction, civil concrete construction, infrastructure, and steel fabrication. Projects range from small assignments (e.g., individual CPT soundings) to large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects (e.g., harbor construction, lock renovation). Revenue is earned on a per-project basis with no recurring subscription component.
2. Equipment Rental: The company rents out equipment including pontons, cranes, and geotechnical equipment to third parties. The VDS41 ponton (41 x 11.40m, 640 ton payload) is specifically noted as available for rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Van der Straaten is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, geotechnical, and waterworks contractor delivering total projects at the boundary of land and water in South-West Netherlands and Flanders. Core offerings span six integrated disciplines: geotechnical investigation (CPT soundings, drilling, monitoring, engineering), foundation engineering (sheet piles and pipe piles on land and water), constructive waterworks (quays, locks, jetties, maintenance), civil concrete construction, infrastructure (site development, sewers, cables, pipelines), and in-house steel fabrication (plasma cutting, welding, assembly). The company complements project delivery with rental of specialized marine equipment such as the VDS41 pontoon.

Product overview

Van der Straaten Aannemingsmaatschappij is a Dutch civil engineering and waterworks company offering multidisciplinary project services in ground, road, and hydraulic engineering. Its portfolio is organized around six interconnected core disciplines: Geotechniek (geotechnical investigation with CPT soundings, drilling, monitoring, and engineering), Funderingstechniek (foundation engineering with sheet piles and pipe piles on land and water), Waterbouw (constructive hydraulic engineering and maintenance), Civiel (civil concrete construction), Infra (infrastructure including site development, sewers, and cable work), and Staalconstructies (steel structures with engineering, plasma cutting, welding, and on-site service). Supporting sub-products and features include geotechnical advisory and engineering, environmental monitoring, and specialized equipment such as proprietary CPT trucks, the MonoPile CPT Platform for tide-independent nearshore investigations, and a steel workshop for plasma cutting up to 6×3 meters. The company operates its own fleet of ships, pontoons, cranes, and foundation equipment and provides 24/7 emergency maintenance services. Key client projects span fish farms, radar towers, quay renovations, lock repairs, and offshore wind turbine foundations across the Netherlands and Flanders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geotechniek (Geotechnical Services) Comprehensive geotechnical investigation services including CPT soundings, borehole drilling, laboratory testing, and monitoring of groundwater levels, vibrations, and subsidence, performed on land and water.
• Funderingstechniek (Foundation Engineering) Foundation engineering services including installation of sheet piles and pipe piles on land and water, using proprietary equipment and in-house engineering.
• Waterbouw (Hydraulic Engineering) Constructive waterworks including quay constructions, mooring and guide structures, dolphins, floating and fixed jetties, bridges, lock complexes, and maintenance services performed on Dutch and Flemish waterways.
• Civiel (Civil Engineering) Civil concrete construction services including sewage treatment plants, radar towers, pumping stations, fish farms, and heavy foundations for industrial buildings, executed on land, water, and at height.
• Infra (Infrastructure) Infrastructure services covering site development, sewer installation and reconstruction, cable and pipeline work, road construction, and industrial site infrastructure.
• Staalconstructies (Steel Structures) Steel construction services including engineering, plasma cutting, welding (TIG/MIG-MAG/BMBE), and assembly of structures in steel, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, and plastic, performed in-house and on-site.
• Equipment Rental (Materieelverhuur) Rental of specialized marine and geotechnical equipment to third parties, including the VDS41 pontoon (41x11.4m, 640 ton payload), cranes, work vessels, and CPT probe trucks with optional crew.
• North Sea Port Maintenance Services 24/7 maintenance and repair services for maritime infrastructure within the 60 km North Sea Port district between Vlissingen and Ghent, including fender construction repairs, welding, concrete repairs, pile driving/removal, and diving operations.
• Service op Locatie (On-Site Steel Service) On-site construction and maintenance services for concrete, wood, and steel structures performed on land and water using fully equipped service vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• North Sea Port relationship since 2002 — continuous daily presence for 23+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SyntocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Van der Straaten and Synto are collaborating as construction partners on the panoramic tower project in the Hedwigepolder, commissioned by Provincie Zeeland and Rijkswaterstaat/Schelderadarketen. The project involves construction of a radar and viewing tower at a unique location where nature, recreation, and water safety converge.
• Fraanje AannemingsbedrijfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan der Straaten and Fraanje Aannemingsbedrijf are construction partners on the panoramic tower in the Hedwigepolder (opdrachtgever: Provincie Zeeland and Rijkswaterstaat/Schelderadarketen). Fraanje is the primary contractor with Van der Straaten handling specific scopes of the multidisciplinary project.
• Port of Antwerp-BrugescoreOthersPort of Antwerp-Bruges is a key client for Van der Straaten. Projects include fabrication and supply of steel fender shields for quay renovation, and repair work on the Van Cauwelaert bridge. Van der Straaten operates extensively in the Antwerp port area.
• North Sea PortcoreOthersNorth Sea Port is a primary client with a continuous working relationship since 2002. Van der Straaten performs daily maintenance and repair work throughout the 60km harbour area between Vlissingen and Ghent, including 24/7 emergency service and asset management.
• A.P. van den BergcoreTechnology or IntegrationA.P. van den Berg supplied the CPT (Cone Penetration Testing) systems for Van der Straaten's probe trucks, including the advanced Volvo FMX 4×4 track truck. The company provides calibration and technical support for the geotechnical testing equipment used in Van der Straaten's geotechnical investigations.
• Damen ShipyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan der Straaten purchased the VDS41 pontoon from Damen Shipyards. This is described as an extension of an existing good working relationship with Damen. The VDS41 (41x11.4m, 640 ton payload) is available for own projects and rental to third parties.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DEME: Belgian marine contractor and dredging group with strong presence in Flanders (Antwerp, Zeebrugge). Direct competitor for the same Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Flemish port authority tenders that anchor Van der Straaten's revenue.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch general contractor with infrastructure and civil engineering capabilities. Overlaps with Van der Straaten on infrastructure, civil concrete, and water construction work, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Jan De Nul Group: Belgian-based global maritime contractor with dredging, offshore, and civil marine activities. Active in the same Flemish port ecosystem and competes for the larger lock, breakwater, and quay projects.
• Strukton Civiel: Dutch infrastructure and civil engineering contractor with significant water and tunneling capabilities. Competes for similar Rijkswaterstaat and municipal infrastructure tenders across the Netherlands.
• Van Oord: Large Dutch marine contractor with global dredging, offshore wind, and coastal defense operations. Overlaps heavily with Van der Straaten's water construction scope; notably the new CEO Carlos Mollet spent 36 years at Van Oord, making it a key reference competitor and talent feeder.
• Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster: One of the world's largest marine services and dredging contractors. Competes for major port and coastal defense projects across the same North Sea / Flemish client base that Van der Straaten serves.

Direct peers

• De Vries & van de Wiel: Dutch marine contractor with comparable quay construction, dredging support, and water infrastructure capabilities. Similar size and customer profile to Van der Straaten across Dutch and Flemish port markets.
• Hakkers Waterbouw: Dutch water construction specialist of comparable size focused on quay walls, jetties, dolphins, lock complexes, and hydraulic engineering. Directly comparable in scope, regional focus, and multidisciplinary model with marine + foundation + steel capabilities.
• M.J. Oomen: Regional Dutch contractor specializing in water construction, civil works, and foundation engineering in Zeeland and South Holland. Closely comparable in scale, geographic footprint, and the combination of marine construction and infrastructure work.

Emerging players

• Baggerbedrijf De Boer (Dutch Dredging): Mid-sized Dutch dredging and marine contractor active in the same North Sea port ecosystem. Comparable in scale and provides a closer emerging competitor on the dredging-adjacent scopes that intersect with Van der Straaten's nearshore CPT and quay work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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