Tefab B.v.

What Tefab B.v. does

TEFAB B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialist in geotechnical materials and advisory services, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Gilze, Netherlands, with 11-50 employees. The company supplies the Dutch ground, road, and water construction (GWW) sector, serving contractors, engineering firms, water boards, and government clients such as ProRail with woven and non-woven geotextiles, biaxial and uniaxial geogrids, anti-erosion mats, drainage solutions, LDPE/HDPE foils, and fauna-prevention systems including beaver-resistant grids and amphibian screens. TEFAB positions itself as the largest Dutch supplier of biobased and industrially compostable geotechnical products, anchored by proprietary or exclusively distributed brands such as Duracover® (OK Compost-certified PLA ground cloth), INOGRID® and Tupogrid® (excavation-protection grids), EnkaMat® and Enkagrid® (under an exclusive April 2025 Dutch distribution partnership with Enka/Bonar), and GOLPLA® grass/gravel plates. Product lifespans of 50-200 years and quantified benefits such as 30-50% aggregate savings from Enkagrid® interlocking reflect a focus on durability and sustainability credentials.

The business operates a consultative, sales-led go-to-market: customers visit the Gilze showroom and warehouse to handle physical samples, request custom confectioning (specific cut sizes and roll lengths), and receive technical advice before specification. Pricing is quote-based with direct sales via [email protected] and an own delivery service for rapid fulfillment. Customization reduces material waste and is positioned as a core functional benefit, while co-development partnerships with producers, tech labs, and installation specialists (e.g., Minekus Zuidland for vertical grid placement) extend the offering beyond pure distribution.

TEFAB generates revenue through one-time sales of geotechnical materials and customized solutions, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring SaaS component. The customer mix blends enterprise contractors (Knipscheer, Van der Plas, DWTN, Minekus) and government entities (ProRail, multiple Dutch water boards). Since a 2019 management buyout by owners Ron van Gestel and Esther IJzer, the company has pursued a strategic repositioning around sustainability and biobased innovation, completed in 2022 with relocation to Gilze and a full corporate rebrand, and continues to invest in branded product development, exclusive distribution rights, and content marketing via a 92+ article knowledge base and active LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Name

Tefab B.v.

Legal name

TEFAB BV

Website

https://tefab.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEFAB B.V. is a Dutch specialist in geotechnical materials — geotextiles, geogrids, biobased and compostable products, anti-erosion mats, drainage, and fauna-prevention systems — supplied to contractors, engineering firms, and water boards for civil engineering projects in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Materials Distribution

NAICS

Textile Product Mills (314), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK)

Keywords

• Geotechnical materials supply
• Geotextile distribution
• Erosion control products
• Biobased geosynthetics
• Civil engineering supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilze

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Material Sales: TEFAB sells geotextiles, geogrids, grids, biobased products, anti-erosion mats, drainage, foils, and fauna-prevention solutions. They provide product development, sourcing, advice, and customization services. Revenue comes from direct product sales with customization options including confectioning, specific cut sizes, and roll lengths.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tefab B.v. is a Dutch supplier of geotechnical materials, distributing geotextiles, geogrids, biobased and compostable products, anti-erosion mats, drainage products, foils, and fauna prevention items. Its customers are primarily contractors, water boards, civil engineers, and landscape installers working on ground stabilisation, erosion control, and water management projects. Sales are conducted directly to professional buyers, supported by a showroom in Gilze.

Product overview

TEFAB is a specialist in geotechnical solutions for civil engineering (GWW - Grond-, Weg- en Waterbouw), offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into eight main categories: Geotextiles (woven and non-woven), Grids (biaxial and uniaxial geogrids including Enkagrid® and Geogrid 3030 series), Biobased & Compostable products (PLA-based Duracover®, coconut, jute, straw, hemp materials), Anti-Erosion Mats (Enkamat®, coconut fiber mats), Drainage Solutions (DELTA®-TERRAXX, ENKADRAIN®), Foils (LDPE & HDPE films), Fauna Prevention (INOGRID®, Tupogrid®, amphibian screens), and Miscellaneous items (nets, EPS panels, fastening materials). The company positions itself as a project partner providing not only materials but also technical advice, custom manufacturing, and logistics. Key branded products include INOGRID® for beaver damage protection, Duracover® for biobased ground cloth, and the Enkagrid® series for soil reinforcement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duracover Protective cover product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground and surface protection applications.
• EPS Rigid Foam Panels Expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid foam panels supplied by Tefab B.v. for civil engineering and construction applications.
• Geogrid 3030S Geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement applications.
• Geogrid 3030C Geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement applications.
• INOGRID INOGRID geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation applications.
• Tupogrid Tupogrid geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation applications.
• Enkagrid MAX Enkagrid MAX geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for heavy-duty ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement applications.
• Enkagrid PRO Enkagrid PRO geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement applications.
• Enkagrid Max C Enkagrid Max C geogrid product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement applications.
• GOLPLA GOLPLA grass protection / ground reinforcement product supplied by Tefab B.v. for trafficked grass surfaces.
• DELTA-TERRAXX DELTA-TERRAXX drainage and protection composite product supplied by Tefab B.v. for foundation and structural drainage applications.
• ENKADRAIN ENKADRAIN drainage composite product supplied by Tefab B.v. for subsurface drainage and protection applications.
• Bentonite Mat Bentonite mat product supplied by Tefab B.v. for sealing and waterproofing applications in civil engineering.
• Bentonite Mat with HDPE Bentonite mat laminated with HDPE, supplied by Tefab B.v. for sealing and containment applications.
• Non-Woven Geotextiles Non-woven geotextile products supplied by Tefab B.v. for separation, filtration, and protection applications in civil engineering.
• Woven Geotextiles Woven geotextile products supplied by Tefab B.v. for separation, reinforcement, and stabilisation applications.
• High Flow Geotextiles High-flow geotextile products supplied by Tefab B.v. for drainage and filtration under high hydraulic loads.
• TFDK40SNW Specific non-woven geotextile product supplied by Tefab B.v. for civil engineering applications.
• Non-woven Abrasion-resistant Geotextile (RIGIDD 1100) RIGIDD 1100 abrasion-resistant non-woven geotextile supplied by Tefab B.v. for high-wear civil engineering applications.
• LDPE & HDPE Films LDPE and HDPE film products supplied by Tefab B.v. for containment, lining, and protection applications.
• Solar Black Solar Black film product supplied by Tefab B.v., typically used for pond and water-feature applications.
• Soft Non Woven & PROTEC Soft non-woven and PROTEC protective textile products supplied by Tefab B.v. for surface protection applications.
• Nets Net products supplied by Tefab B.v. for protection and stabilisation applications.
• Coconut Rolls Coconut roll erosion-control products supplied by Tefab B.v. for biobased slope and shoreline stabilisation.
• Natural Ground Cloth Natural ground cloth product supplied by Tefab B.v. for ground cover and erosion control.
• Jute Ground Cloth Jute ground cloth product supplied by Tefab B.v. for biobased erosion control and vegetation establishment.
• Pre-planted Coconut Mats and Rolls Pre-planted coconut mats and rolls supplied by Tefab B.v. for vegetated erosion control on slopes and shorelines.
• Biobased Sand and Grout Bags Biobased sand and grout bags supplied by Tefab B.v. for erosion-protection and stabilisation applications.
• Storage & Apparel Materials Storage and apparel materials supplied by Tefab B.v. as part of its miscellaneous product range.
• Wooden Pen Wooden pen product supplied by Tefab B.v. for fauna prevention and ecological protection applications.
• Steel Pen Steel pen product supplied by Tefab B.v. for fauna prevention and ecological protection applications.
• Biopes (Biopen) Biopen (biopes) product supplied by Tefab B.v. for fauna prevention and ecological protection applications.
• HDPE Amphibian Screen HDPE amphibian screen product supplied by Tefab B.v. for amphibian protection and ecological applications.
• Aquatic Plants Aquatic plant products supplied by Tefab B.v. for ecological restoration and water management projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Geogrid can reduce aggregate requirements by 30-50% in road construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Enka/BonarcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025TEFAB became the exclusive distributor of EnkaMat® and Enkagrid® products in the Netherlands. This partnership provides access to high-quality geotextile and geogrid products for the Dutch market.
• Minekus Zuidland BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEFAB and Minekus collaborate on preventing excavation damage to banks. Minekus developed a vertical placement method using their specially designed mesh pusher with GPS function. TEFAB supplies Inogrid and Tupogrid products for the vertical installation. The collaboration enables quick placement, automatic mesh feeding, and minimal residual waste.
• DWTNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDWTN is a drainage specialist that consistently turns to TEFAB for geotextiles in combination with their infiltration crates. TEFAB's geotextiles complement DWTN's products in infiltration projects, with TEFAB providing filtering properties that keep sand and soil material out while allowing water through.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAUE: European manufacturer of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, and erosion-control systems. Directly comparable to TEFAB as both serve civil engineering, road, and water infrastructure projects with overlapping product portfolios and a focus on engineered, certified solutions.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: Manufacturer of non-woven geotextiles and technical textiles used in construction, civil engineering, and environmental applications. Comparable to TEFAB because both sell non-woven geotextiles for separation, filtration, and reinforcement in ground, road and water construction.
• Strata Systems: Manufacturer of geogrids and geosynthetics for soil reinforcement, roadway stabilization, and slope stabilization. Comparable to TEFAB because both sell biaxial and uniaxial geogrids and complementary geotextiles to GWW contractors, with overlapping value propositions around aggregate reduction and ground improvement.
• HUESKER: German-headquartered manufacturer of geogrids, geotextiles, and geosynthetics used in civil engineering, road construction, and water infrastructure. Highly comparable to TEFAB because both sell biaxial/uniaxial geogrids and erosion-control products to GWW contractors and water authorities in Europe.
• TenCate Geosynthetics (now part of Solmax): A leading global manufacturer of geosynthetics (geotextiles, geogrids, drainage composites). Directly comparable to TEFAB because both supply woven/non-woven geotextiles, geogrids, and erosion-control mats for ground, road and water construction projects, and compete on similar product categories across European infrastructure tenders.
• Geofabrics: UK-based supplier of geosynthetics, geotextiles, and erosion-control products for civil engineering and environmental projects. Comparable to TEFAB because both are specialty geosynthetics distributors/manufacturers with overlapping product lines serving rail, highways, and water infrastructure customers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Solmax: Global manufacturer of geosynthetics including geomembranes, geotextiles, geogrids, and erosion-control products. Comparable to TEFAB as a broad incumbent offering overlapping geosynthetics categories that TEFAB supplies into Dutch and European infrastructure tenders, but at materially larger scale.
• Maccaferri: Global provider of civil engineering solutions including geosynthetics, erosion control mats, and gabion systems. Comparable to TEFAB because both supply anti-erosion mats, geotextiles, and slope/bank stabilization products to infrastructure and water management projects across Europe.
• Bonar (Enka) / Low & Bonar geosynthetics: Manufacturer of the EnkaMat® and Enkagrid® product families that TEFAB exclusively distributes in the Netherlands. Comparable because Enka's products directly overlap with TEFAB's portfolio and Enka sets the underlying product specifications TEFAB sells; Enka is also a current partner/supplier, making it both a peer and a principal.

Regional players

• BostdB / Geotech (BodemTechniek): Dutch regional specialist in geotechnical and environmental soil solutions. Comparable to TEFAB because both serve Dutch GWW contractors and water boards with overlapping geotechnical and erosion-control offerings, though Geotech is more soil-treatment oriented while TEFAB focuses on geosynthetics distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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