Wopal B.v.
Wopal B.v. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of prefabricated timber frame construction elements (HSB walls, roofs, floors, and dormers), serving construction firms, developers, and private clients since 1988 through custom in-house factory production, engineering, and on-site assembly.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersSchaijk, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wopal B.v. does
Wopal B.v., doing business as WOPAL (formerly/alias WOOD PALS), is a privately held Dutch limited company founded in 1988 and headquartered with its own production facility at Scheltseweg 9, 5374 EB Schaijk, Netherlands. The company specializes in prefabricated timber frame construction (Houtskeletbouw, or HSB), engineering, producing, and assembling four core element families — HSB Wandelementen (wall elements), HSB Dakelementen (roof elements), HSB Vloerelementen (floor elements), and Dakkapellen (dormers) — plus a "Prefab-idee" bespoke service for unique project requirements. Production is fully integrated in the Schaijk factory, with elements delivered meeting Dutch building standards including BENG energy performance, Rc insulation values, Qv-10 air tightness, and fire class requirements; biobased material options are offered for floor elements.
WOPAL's product offering is a turnkey concept: structural calculations, engineering and work preparation, factory production, on-site assembly, anchoring and fastening materials, and transport are bundled under a single contract, with the company positioning itself as an A-to-Z partner rather than a component supplier. Walls can be supplied fully finished with integrated frames, windows, doors, and electrical/installation (E&W) conduits, while roof elements can include battens, integrated skylights, hinged-cap designs, and high-quality finishing layers.
The business model is direct sales to construction companies, building developers, and — to a lesser extent — private homeowners commissioning custom residential projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with each project involving custom prefabricated elements tailored to specific client requirements across utility construction, new builds, renovations, opttopping/roof extensions, and system construction. The company operates as a single-country Dutch manufacturer with a multi-province reach (North Brabant, South Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland), serves a diverse base including enterprise construction firms (Van de Klok, Van Hout Bouw en Ontwikkeling, Bouwbedrijf Peter Peters, Reuvers Ontwikkeling & Bouw), housing corporations (Woonstichting De Kernen), and hospitality operators (InLeisure), and maintains a modest digital footprint through wopal.nl, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook plus a dedicated careers site at werkenbijwopal.nl.
Wopal B.v. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wopal B.v.
- Legal name
- Wopal B.v.
- Website
- https://wopal.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Wopal B.v. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of prefabricated timber frame construction elements (HSB walls, roofs, floors, and dormers), serving construction firms, developers, and private clients since 1988 through custom in-house factory production, engineering, and on-site assembly.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wopal B.v. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Prefabricated Timber Frame Construction (HSB) Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)
- SIC
- Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)
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Where Wopal B.v. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schaijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Wopal B.v. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Prefab HSB Element Sales and Installation: WOPAL generates revenue through the sale and installation of prefabricated timber frame construction elements including walls, roofs, floors, and dormers. The company provides complete project delivery including structural calculations, engineering, production in their own factory, assembly on site, and delivery of anchoring/fastening materials and transport. Revenue is project-based with custom manufacturing for each project.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Wopal B.v. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wopal B.v. designs, engineers, produces, and assembles prefabricated timber frame construction (HSB - Houtskeletbouw) elements — wall elements, roof elements, floor elements, and dormers — manufactured in its own factory in Schaijk, Netherlands. The company provides complete A-to-Z project delivery including structural calculations, engineering/work preparation, production, on-site assembly, supply of anchoring and fastening materials, and transport for construction companies, developers, and housing corporations across the Netherlands.
Product overview
Wopal B.v. is a specialized prefabricated timber frame construction (HSB - Houtskeletbouw) company offering a comprehensive suite of products and services. The product portfolio centers on four core prefab element types: HSB Wandelementen (wall elements), HSB Dakelementen (roof elements), HSB Vloerelementen (floor elements), and Dakkapellen (roof dormers), all produced in their own factory in Schaijk, Netherlands. Additionally, they offer a Prefab-idee service for custom innovative prefab ideas and unique projects. The company provides a full turnkey concept including structural calculations, engineering/work preparation, production, assembly, delivery of anchoring and fastening materials, and transport.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HSB Wandelementen (HSB Wall Elements) Prefabricated timber frame wall elements for interior and exterior walls, delivered fully finished with frames, windows, and doors, and capable of integrating electrical and installation (E&W) systems. Complies with Dutch BENG energy efficiency, Rc insulation, fire class, and airtightness (Qv-10) requirements. Targeted at construction companies and developers building residential, utility, and renovation projects.
- HSB Dakelementen (HSB Roof Elements) Prefabricated timber frame roof elements with integrated battens, skylights, high-quality finishing layers, and optional hinged-cap design. Meets airtightness, Rc insulation, and BENG energy efficiency standards. Targeted at construction companies and developers for residential, commercial, and renovation projects including roof extensions.
- HSB Vloerelementen (HSB Floor Elements) Prefabricated timber frame floor elements available in load-bearing and non-load-bearing variants, with optional integrated ductwork. Can use biobased materials. Meets Rc insulation, airtightness, and BENG energy requirements. Targeted at construction companies for residential, commercial, and utility building foundations.
- Dakkapellen (Dormers) Custom-designed and produced roof dormers offering versatile and aesthetic solutions for extra space and light. Available in all possible executions. Designed to meet the strictest standards for insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency (BENG). Targeted at construction companies, developers, and private homeowners.
- Prefab-idee (Custom Prefab Ideas) Custom prefabricated construction ideas and unique project solutions. Wopal collaborates from the design phase to provide advice on project parameters and special requirements. Targeted at construction firms and developers needing unique architectural solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Faster construction with prefab elements reducing on-site time and disruption
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Wopal B.v.
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Wopal B.v. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Wopal B.v. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.
- Van de KlokmajorVan de Klok is the client for the De Gravin project in Rotterdam where WOPAL supplies prefab HSK cascos for 7 wooden urban houses and roof extension of the apartment complex. This is a significant transformation project converting an office building into 55 social rental housing units.
- Van Hout Bouw en OntwikkelingmajorVan Hout Bouw en Ontwikkeling from Oss commissioned WOPAL for the Meester Mulderstraat Horssen project - supplying kappen (roofs) for 6 row houses. This project featured the first use of WOPAL's branded foil.
- Van Grinsven KraanverhuurminorVan Grinsven Kraanverhuur from Schaijk is the fixed partner for lifting work on the Overmorgen project in Overasselt, working alongside Bouwbedrijf Peter Peters.
- Bouwbedrijf Peter PetersmajorBouwbedrijf Peter Peters is a recurring client for multiple projects including BOB autowas Utrecht (floor elements), Restaurant Nieuw Schaijk (122 roof elements), Villa Hugo Cuijk (roof and outside storage), Woonhuis Escharen, and The Greenhouse Maashorst.
- Reuvers Ontwikkeling & BouwmajorReuvers Ontwikkeling & Bouw, along with Van Hout Bouw & Ontwikkeling, developed 9 social rental houses at Kampstraat Maasbommel for Woonstichting De Kernen. WOPAL engineered and produced all prefab kappen (roofs).
- Woonstichting De KernenmajorWoonstichting De Kernen is the housing corporation that commissioned the 9 social rental houses development at Kampstraat Maasbommel, developed by Reuvers and Van Hout.
- InLeisureminorInLeisure commissioned the Boutique hotel BLENDIN Bloemendaal project. WOPAL engineered and produced all roof elements for this beachside hotel project.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Wopal B.v. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Heijmans: Heijmans is one of the largest Dutch construction and real estate companies, active across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects with growing prefab/modular timber capabilities. While much broader than WOPAL, it competes for the same Dutch developer and housing-corporation clients on larger projects where prefab timber is a viable alternative.
- Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global leader in high-performance building envelopes, including insulated panels and timber framing systems, with extensive operations across Europe. As a broad incumbent in energy-efficient prefabricated building components, it represents a larger, better-capitalized alternative competing for the same regulatory-driven, high-Rc-value projects that WOPAL serves.
- Van Wijnen: Van Wijnen is a large Dutch construction and development firm with industrialized prefab timber frame capabilities serving housing corporations and developers. Its combination of development + prefab production makes it a key broad competitor in the same Dutch residential market that WOPAL serves.
- BAM Bouw en Vastgoed: BAM is a major Dutch general contractor with residential, commercial, and civil operations and an explicit focus on industrialized/offsite construction methods. As a broad incumbent expanding into prefab timber, it represents both a competitor to WOPAL's prefab elements and a large partner/customer for sub-supply.
- Dura Vermeer: Dura Vermeer is a major Dutch construction company with residential, commercial, and infrastructure activities, including a strong focus on sustainable and industrialized building methods. It competes for Dutch developer and housing-corporation contracts and operates an in-house prefab/modular factory, making it a broad incumbent comparable to WOPAL's integrated model.
- Koninklijke VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is one of the largest Dutch construction groups with extensive residential development activity and growing modular/prefab timber offerings through subsidiaries. It competes with WOPAL for Dutch housing-corporation and developer projects and represents a broader, better-capitalized alternative.
- Hurks Bouw & Ontwikkeling: Hurks is a Dutch construction and development firm with residential and commercial building operations, including industrial/modular building capabilities. It serves many of the same Dutch developer and housing-corporation clients as WOPAL and represents a broad-incumbent alternative for prefab timber frame projects.
Direct peers
- De Groot Vroomshoop: De Groot Vroomshoop is a Dutch specialist in prefabricated timber frame construction (HSB), producing wall, roof, and floor elements for residential and commercial projects. It is the most direct comparable peer to WOPAL in terms of product offering, customer base (Dutch construction companies and developers), and integrated engineering-to-assembly service model.
- De Hoop Pekso: De Hoop Pekso is a Dutch prefab concrete and timber manufacturer serving residential and commercial construction, with integrated engineering and on-site assembly capabilities. Although it spans multiple material categories, its prefabrication-driven, full-service model for Dutch housing is closely comparable to WOPAL's positioning.
Regional players
- Ploegmakers van Loon: Ploegmakers is a regional construction and development company operating primarily in the North Brabant and Limburg regions of the Netherlands, with prefab timber frame capabilities. Its geographic overlap with WOPAL's core North Brabant market and similar product focus makes it a regional comparable for prefab HSB projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Wopal B.v. leadership team
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Wopal B.v. funding detail
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Wopal B.v. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Wopal B.v.
What does Wopal B.v. do?
Wopal B.v. designs, engineers, produces, and assembles prefabricated timber frame construction (HSB - Houtskeletbouw) elements — wall elements, roof elements, floor elements, and dormers — manufactured in its own factory in Schaijk, Netherlands. The company provides complete A-to-Z project delivery including structural calculations, engineering/work preparation, production, on-site assembly, supply of anchoring and fastening materials, and transport for construction companies, developers, and housing corporations across the Netherlands.
Is Wopal B.v. a public or private company?
Wopal B.v. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Wopal B.v. founded?
Wopal B.v. was founded in 1988. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Wopal B.v. based?
Wopal B.v. is headquartered in Schaijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Wopal B.v. make money?
One revenue line is on record: prefab HSB Element Sales and Installation.
Who are Wopal B.v.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Heijmans, Kingspan Group, Van Wijnen, BAM Bouw en Vastgoed, Dura Vermeer, Koninklijke VolkerWessels and Hurks Bouw & Ontwikkeling. Direct peers are De Groot Vroomshoop and De Hoop Pekso. Ploegmakers van Loon is listed as a regional player.
Does Wopal B.v. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wopal B.v..
What industry is Wopal B.v. in?
Wopal B.v.'s product category is Prefabricated Timber Frame Construction (HSB) Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMACAJ, Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits), with a secondary code of IMADADAD, Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components. Its NAICS code is 321992 and its SIC code is 2452.