TWF International

What TWF International does

TWF International GmbH, headquartered in Vienna, Austria and founded in 2003/2004, is a privately held specialist in trench shoring systems and piling/drilling equipment for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The company manufactures its own Grabenverbau (trench shoring) product line — box systems, slide rail systems, trench sheets, safety systems, and accessories — at its own facility in Heinsberg, Germany, certified under 'Made in Germany', EuroTest, and TÜV Rheinland standards. It simultaneously acts as a multi-brand distributor and rental partner for major OEMs including BAUER Maschinen (rotary drilling rigs), ABI/Mobilram (vibratory piling and self-propelled rigs), Dieseko Group brands ICE/PVE/Woltman (vibration technology), and Liebherr (piling rigs and crawler equipment). It also produces the MRS Mobile Road Systems line of temporary ground protection plates in five load categories.

The group operates a 'Kaufen | Mieten | Leasen' (Buy | Rent | Lease) revenue model across new equipment sales, a rental fleet serviced through regional depots, equipment leasing, technical consulting (static calculations and site planning), spare parts and after-sales service, and certified used equipment resale (inspected per §11 AM-VO). Customer segments are concentrated in civil engineering and specialized foundation contractors across DACH and a growing international footprint served through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, Colombia, and India, plus channel partners in Switzerland, the Netherlands/Belgium, Slovakia, and the UAE. In 2018 the company was described as the third largest provider of trench and canal shoring systems in Europe. Enterprise customers documented in case studies include Deutsche Bahn (rail drainage), Munich Airport and Vienna Airport (district heating and excavation), L&T Construction India (construction safety training and shoring), Swietelsky (district heating renewal), Max Bögl (wastewater systems), and Bauer Spezialtiefbau (long-term equipment rental).

Ownership remains founder/management-controlled with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. The operating leadership consists of Geschäftsleitung executives Wolfgang Tinhof and Walter Fritz at the Austrian parent, with Ralf Maywald managing the German operating subsidiary TWF Tiefbautechnik since 2017.

Name

TWF International

Legal name

TWF International GmbH

Website

https://twf.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TWF International, founded 2003 in Vienna, Austria, manufactures trench shoring systems at its Heinsberg, Germany facility and distributes piling and drilling equipment from BAUER, ABI, Dieseko Group, and Liebherr. It sells, rents, and leases this equipment to civil engineering, infrastructure, and foundation contractors across Europe, India, Colombia, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Trench Safety & Shoring Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAI)

Keywords

• Trench shoring systems
• Piling equipment supply
• Drilling rig distribution
• Civil engineering equipment
• Construction equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales - Own Manufactured Products: TWF manufactures and sells its own trench shoring systems (box systems, slide rails, trench sheets, safety equipment) produced in their Heinsberg, Germany facility.
2. Equipment Sales - Distribution: TWF sells equipment from partner manufacturers including BAUER (rotary drilling rigs), ABI/Mobilram, ICE, PVE, Woltman, and Liebherr for piling and drilling applications.
3. Equipment Rental: TWF rents out trench shoring systems, piling equipment, drilling machines, and related equipment from regional rental depots with their own technical consultants providing on-site support.
4. Equipment Leasing: TWF offers leasing options for equipment as indicated by their 'Kaufen | Mieten | Leasen' (Buy | Rent | Lease) positioning.
5. Technical Consulting Services: TWF provides technical consultation services including static calculations, construction site planning, and project execution support through their in-house technical office.
6. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Comprehensive spare parts service and customer service support for equipment maintenance.
7. Used Equipment Sales: TWF sells used machines and shoring systems. All used equipment is checked and tested per manufacturer specifications (§11 AM-VO) before sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TWF International manufactures trench shoring systems (box and slide rail) in Germany and distributes piling and drilling equipment from brands such as BAUER, ABI, Dieseko, and Liebherr. It supplies civil engineering and foundation contractors through direct sales, rental, and leasing, backed by technical consulting on equipment selection and on-site deployment.

Product overview

TWF International is a construction equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of trench shoring systems and piling/drilling technology for civil engineering applications. The product range consists of four main categories: (1) Grabenverbausysteme (Trench Shoring Systems) including Boxensysteme for depths up to 6m, Gleitschienensysteme for depths up to 10m, Kanaldielen/Leichtprofile, Sicherheitssysteme, and Verbau-Zubehör — all manufactured at TWF's own facility in Heinsberg, Germany; (2) Ramm- & Bohrtechnik (Piling and Drilling Technology) encompassing excavator-mounted vibrators, auger drives, vibro technology units, Mobilram self-propelled rigs, BAUER rotary drilling rigs, LIEBHERR piling/drilling rigs, WOLTMAN piling rigs, and additional equipment such as mix-pump stations and crawler concrete pumps; (3) MRS Mobile Road Systeme — temporary ground protection plates in five load categories (Light through Super Heavy H) plus steel road plates; and (4) Gebraucht (Used Equipment) — certified pre-owned machinery and shoring systems. The company sells, rents, and leases these products with comprehensive services including technical consulting, static calculations, logistics, and spare parts support. TWF operates as a multi-brand dealer representing manufacturers including ABI, BAUER, PVE, ICE, Dieseko Group, WOLTMAN, and LIEBHERR alongside its own manufactured shoring systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MRS - Mobile Road Systems: Mobile roadway/temporary road systems for construction sites, including MRS Light, MRS Medium, MRS Heavy, MRS Super Heavy, and MRS Super Heavy H categories for soil protection and temporary access roads.

Products and services

• Trench Shoring Box Systems In-house manufactured box-style trench shoring systems used to safely support excavations on civil engineering and construction sites.
• Slide Rail Shoring Systems Slide rail shoring systems manufactured by TWF for supporting deeper or larger excavations on construction projects.
• Trench Sheets and Sheet Piles Steel trench sheets and sheet piles supplied for shoring and ground-support applications on civil engineering sites.
• Shoring Accessories and Safety Systems Complementary accessories and safety systems that support the deployment and safe use of TWF's trench shoring products on site.
• Excavator-Mounted Vibrators Hydraulic vibrators for excavators, distributed for installation and extraction of sheet piles and similar foundation elements.
• Auger Drives Driven auger drives distributed by TWF for drilling foundations and ground engineering applications.
• Piling and Drilling Rigs Specialized piling and drilling rigs from distributed brands, offered to foundation contractors for sale, rental, and lease.
• Mobilram Rigs Mobilram-type multipurpose rigs distributed by TWF for sheet pile driving, drilling, and mixed foundation work.
• Rotary Drilling Rigs Rotary drilling rigs distributed by TWF for bored pile and deep foundation applications.
• MRS Mobile Road Systems Mobile road systems (MRS) supplied to construction sites for temporary roads and heavy-equipment access.
• Used Equipment Sales Pre-owned trench shoring, piling, and drilling equipment resold by TWF International to cost-sensitive buyers.
• Equipment Rental and Leasing Services Rental and leasing of trench shoring and piling/drilling equipment to civil engineering and foundation contractors on a project or multi-year basis.
• Technical Consulting Services Technical advisory services supporting contractors in selecting and deploying the right shoring, piling, or drilling equipment for a given site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Box systems for installation depths up to 6 meters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• BAUER MaschinencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTWF is a key distributor and rental partner for BAUER rotary drilling rigs, piling equipment, and accessories in Austria, Germany, and other countries. TWF received the 150th BAUER rotary drilling machine in 2024. Long-term rental partnership since at least 2007.
• ABI Group (ABI/Mobilram)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTWF distributes ABI vibratory piling equipment, mobilram machines, and related accessories. ABI is part of the Dieseko Group.
• Dieseko Group (ICE, PVE, Woltman)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTWF distributes vibration technology products from ICE and PVE brands, and piling equipment from Woltman brand, all part of the Dieseko Group.
• LiebherrsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTWF distributes Liebherr piling rigs, crawler cranes, and crawler concrete pumps.
• SRS GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel construction and repair service company located in Leobersdorf, Austria. Provides specialized steel work for TWF equipment.
• FT-Transporte GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport/logistics partner based in Vienna, Austria. Handles equipment transportation for TWF.
• JapiTrade s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner for TWF equipment in Czech Republic and Slovakia based in Jirny.
• Bau Power Group AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner for TWF products located in Kloten, Switzerland.
• BodemBoXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch/Belgian partner for TWF equipment located in Schijndel, Netherlands. Contact: Andy Martens.
• FSR Foundation Equipment Rental LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE/Dubai-based rental partner for TWF equipment. Located in Dubai Industrial City with office in Barsha 1.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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