Mavotrans

What Mavotrans does

Mavotrans B.V. is a Netherlands-based specialized B2B distributor and solution provider for the construction industry, founded around 1950 and headquartered in Rotterdam since August 2025 (relocated from Zoetermeer after 50 years). The company carries more than 6,000 products across 13 categories spanning concrete construction accessories (spacers, couplers, formwork accessories, safety products, waterproofing, fastening and lifting equipment, bearing materials, facade accessories, and sealing materials), dilatation profiles under the Migutrans/Migutec brands, thermal decoupling (Thermo Break), and building and room acoustics. Proprietary technical lines include the Mavo-dBreak acoustic and thermal decoupling series (Isotrap, Isomur, Isospouw, Isofloat, Isofix, Isostruct), the Maas Lijs recycled-Polyolefin covering spacer, and the CineSteel/CineTimber acoustic isolation ranges distributed under partnership with Farrat.

The company monetizes through direct, quote-based sales of physical construction products to Dutch contractors, prefabricators, and infrastructure developers, supported by technical sales engineers who deliver BIM integration, custom calculations, and specification texts in the STABU system. Pricing is opaque and configured per project. Customer engagement is enabled through a multilingual website (Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish), a 220+ page print and digital catalog (Catalogus nr.7), and participation in trade shows such as Vakbeurs Facilitair en Gebouwenbeheer. Notable commercial relationships include co-development with Voorbij Prefab on airtight prefab envelopes and with Alert Isolatie on roof-foot insulation, plus reference installations such as the waterproof dilatation system at the University of Amsterdam library. Mavotrans is privately held, holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and supplies KOMO-certified spacers compliant with BRL 2816 and BENG airtightness class 3 solutions aligned with Dutch near-zero-energy building regulations.

Name

Mavotrans

Legal name

Mavotrans B.V.

Website

https://mavotrans.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mavotrans is a Netherlands-based specialized B2B distributor and solution provider for the concrete construction sector, supplying 6,000+ products across acoustics, thermal decoupling, dilatation, sealing, and prefab accessories to Dutch contractors, prefabricators, and infrastructure developers via direct technical sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials & Building Products

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealants, Expansion Joints & Weatherproofing (Caulking, Joint Systems) (IMAFAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Concrete construction materials
• Acoustic decoupling products
• Thermal break solutions
• Expansion joint profiles
• Building acoustics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Mavotrans generates revenue primarily through the sale of construction materials and specialized products. The company offers 6000+ products across 13 product categories including concrete connectors, spacers, formwork accessories, safety products, water-resistant materials, fixing and lifting equipment, support materials, thermal decoupling, facade accessories, sealing materials, dilatation profiles, and acoustic solutions. Revenue is generated through direct sales with technical support, catalog ordering, and e-commerce capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mavotrans B.V. supplies 6000+ specialized construction materials across 13 product categories — including concrete spacers and couplers, expansion joint profiles, thermal break systems, sealing and waterproofing materials, building acoustics solutions, room acoustics products, formwork accessories, fastening/hoisting equipment, bearing materials, facade accessories and safety/protection products. The company combines its own proprietary product lines (Mavo-dBreak acoustic decoupling, Maas Lijs spacers) with partner-developed lines (Farrat CineSteel/CineTimber/CineWALL), backed by technical sales engineering, BIM support, and downloadable technical catalogs with STABU specification texts.

Product overview

Mavotrans is a construction products company offering over 6000 products across 13+ product categories spanning rough construction to finishing and renovation. The core portfolio includes: (1) Concrete coupling systems and reinforcement spacers (Betonkoppelsystemen, Afstandhouders with products like Lange Lijs, Maas Lijs, and other spacer variants), (2) Expansion joint profiles under the Migutec and Migutrans brands, (3) Building acoustics solutions including the Mavo-dBreak series for structural decoupling (floors, walls, stairs, steel/wood structures), and CineSteel/CineTimber product lines for acoustic isolation of steel and timber constructions, (4) Thermal decoupling products (Thermo Break), and (5) Formwork accessories, safety products, waterproofing, sealing materials, and facade accessories. The company also offers expert services in sealing technology, thermal decoupling, dowel technology, dilatation systems, sound insulation, and sound absorption. The comprehensive catalog (nr. 7) spans over 220 pages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Betonkoppelsystemen (Concrete Coupling Systems) Concrete coupling systems for transferring forces between concrete elements, including Cret shear connectors for handling shear forces at dilatations in concrete constructions. Targeted at Dutch concrete builders and infrastructure contractors.
• Afstandhouders (Concrete Spacers) Plastic spacers ensuring correct concrete cover over reinforcement, including Lange Lijs, Maas Lijs, ZigZag Lijs, Pijlerdam N, Haringvlietdam, Behrelijs, Quattri, Snapfix, Pion met grondplaat, Uni-ring (Dinki) and other variants. Some variants (e.g., Maas Lijs) are made from 100% recycled Polyolefin and carry KOMO certification under BRL 2816.
• Dilatatieprofielen (Expansion Joint Profiles) Expansion joint profiles and systems under the Migutec and Migutrans brands, including floor profiles, wall/floor combinations, renovation profiles, and heavy-duty solutions for various load requirements, including the Migupren waterproof system used at the University of Amsterdam library reference project.
• Bouwakoestiek (Building Acoustics / Sound Insulation) Structural acoustic decoupling solutions including the Mavo-dBreak series (for floors, walls, stairs, steel and wood structures) and the CineSteel and CineTimber product families for isolating steel and timber building components. Serves architects, engineers and contractors needing acoustic separation between building parts.
• Thermische ontkoppeling (Thermal Decoupling) Thermo Break products for preventing thermal bridges in buildings, offering the best balance between thermal decoupling and load-bearing capacity. Designed for use in Dutch energy-efficient and BENG-compliant construction.
• Ruimteakoestiek (Room Acoustics / Sound Absorption) Professional room acoustics and sound-absorption solutions for noise control, acoustic management and inspiring indoor environments. Targeted at schools, offices and public buildings where acoustic comfort is critical.
• Bekistingstoebehoren (Formwork Accessories) Formwork accessories and ancillary products for concrete construction, supporting concrete builders during the rough-construction phase.
• Veiligheid en bescherming (Safety and Protection) Safety and protection products for construction sites, supporting safe handling, lifting and on-site operations.
• Waterkerende materialen (Waterproofing Materials) Waterproofing materials used in construction to prevent water ingress across building envelopes, foundations and infrastructure.
• Bevestigen hijsen en monteren (Fastening, Hoisting and Assembling) Products for fastening, hoisting and assembling components during construction.
• Oplegmaterialen (Bearing Materials) Bearing materials for structural support applications, providing load transfer and decoupling between building elements.
• Geveltoebehoren (Facade Accessories) Facade accessories for building exteriors, supporting cladding, cavity-wall and envelope detailing.
• Afdichtingsmaterialen (Sealing Materials) Sealing materials for various construction applications, supporting airtight and watertight building envelopes per Dutch construction standards.
• Maas Lijs Stable and strong cover-distance holder (concrete spacer) made from 100% recycled Polyolefin (PO), replacing the legacy Lange Lijs and Haringvlietdam. Used to ensure correct concrete cover over reinforcement.
• Dakvoetisolatie (Roof Foot Insulation) Roof-foot insulation solution (co-developed with Alert Isolatie) for the airtight connection of pitched roofs, mounted by stapling foil to the inside of the wall plate, achieving BENG luchtdichtheidsklasse 3 (passive building level).
• Mavo-dBreak Product Series Mavotrans-proprietary acoustic decoupling line for building parts, including Isotrap (prefab stairs), Isomur (walls), Isospouw (cavity walls), Isostruct, Isofloat (floating floors), Isofix, Favim, Verlimber, NR block, NR-H1/H2 bearings and Isomat IMNR.
• CineSteel Product Series (NEO / LITE / PRO / MAX) Acoustic decoupling series for steel constructions (cinema, heavy industrial, vibration-sensitive), distributed under Mavotrans's exclusive partnership with Farrat. NEO/LITE/PRO/MAX tiers span price-performance, with MAX offering resonance down to 12Hz and 90 minutes fire resistance.
• CineTimber Product Series (NEO / LITE / PRO) Acoustic decoupling series for timber constructions (Farrat partnership), achieving high sound insulation and vibration isolation without concrete, suitable for lightweight tribunes with steel/wood frames.
• Migutec ESF 27 AL Aluminum shrinkage joint profile for floor segmentation, made of solid aluminum construction, suitable for large floor areas and in combination with floor heating to prevent cracking. Distributed under the Migutec brand via Migua partnership.
• Migutrans FSN 285 Renovation and remediation expansion joint profile for post-installation on floor constructions, with 508mm visible width, solid aluminum profile that is wear-resistant, maintenance-free and durable. Distributed under the Migutrans brand via Migua partnership.
• CineSteel MAX Highest-performing steel construction isolation system in the CineSteel range with high-damping natural-rubber isolators, 12Hz resonance frequency, 90 minutes fire resistance and 15-year warranty.
• CineSteel PRO Widely deployed CineSteel configuration offering the best balance of price, sound-insulation performance across a wide frequency range, and good damping, with a 10-year warranty.
• Mavo-dBreak Isospouw Special cavity anchor within the Mavo-dBreak range for acoustic or thermal decoupling of two cavity walls, available in L and U types; max usage load 500N, breaking load 1920N, resonance frequency 11–16Hz.
• Mavo-dBreak Isomur Acoustic bearing under walls within the Mavo-dBreak range, made of high-quality rubber granulate bonded with PU adhesive (thickness 10mm, width 100/150/200mm, roll length 6m), preventing flanking sound transmission between building parts.
• Riba Silent 915 Steel box with bracket filled with acoustic decoupling material, ensuring uniaxial tensile and compressive force transfer without vibration transmission; contact-sound improvement ΔLlin = 27dB (unloaded), ΔLlin = 25dB (loaded).
• Mavo-dBreak Isotrap Acoustic bearing for prefabricated stairs within the Mavo-dBreak range, preventing contact between stairs and floor/bordes so footsteps do not propagate to adjacent building parts. Rubber core with soft foam filling.
• Cret Silent 930 Acoustic shear connector (dowel) providing acoustic decoupling between two building parts. The 305mm dowel is fitted with 118mm of synthetic rubber for acoustic damping.
• CineTimber LITE Acoustic decoupling strip for timber constructions using a high-quality polyurethane rubber floor strip; resonance frequency 10Hz at ADL loading, 14Hz at structural self-weight.
• CineTimber PRO Acoustic decoupling solution for timber constructions achieving the same sound-insulation and vibration-isolation performance as concrete approaches without using concrete; suitable for lightweight tribunes with steel/wood frames.
• Mavotrans LVC Folie-Flexsteun Mavotrans-proprietary Folie-Flexsteun support for foils, lead or lead-replacement materials within the cavity wall, addressing facade and moisture-control detailing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves BENG luchtdichtheidsklasse 3 (passive building level) with dakvoetisolatie
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FarratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for acoustic isolation products. Farrat manufactures CineSteel, CineTimber, and CineWALL product lines that Mavotrans distributes. Products include acoustic isolators for steel constructions (CineSteel NEO/LITE/PRO/MAX), timber constructions (CineTimber NEO/LITE/PRO), and wall isolation (CineWALL NEO/LITE/PRO/MAX). Farrat products feature natural rubber isolators with resonance frequencies down to 12Hz.
• Voorbij PrefabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sealing materials for airtight prefabricated building envelopes and quality assembly materials. Voorbij Prefab produces robotized prefabricated casings for residential construction. The partnership includes joint product development, quality-assured supply, inventory management, and delivery arrangements.
• Alert IsolatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct development partner for Mavotrans dakvoetisolatie (roof foot insulation). Jointly developed air-tight solution for roof-foot connections in prefabricated construction, addressing airtightness challenges in pitched roofs.
• TexaaminorOthersPartner brand featured on Mavotrans website. Texaa products are distributed through Mavotrans catalog.
• Molenaar Beton IndustrieminorOthersPartner brand featured on Mavotrans website. Molenaar Beton Industrie is a concrete industry partner.
• FischerminorOthersPartner brand featured on Mavotrans website. Fischer is a construction fastener manufacturer.
• HeembetonminorOthersPartner featured on Mavotrans website for joint safety improvements around shoring walls.
• Gebr. BodengravenminorOthersPartner brand featured on Mavotrans website.
• Den Haag WerktminorOthersPartner brand featured on Mavotrans website.
• MiguaminorOthersMigua is a manufacturer of dilatation profiles. Migutec and Migutrans product lines (which Mavotrans distributes) carry the Migua branding, indicating a distribution/partnership relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global provider of fastening, anchoring, and construction solutions with strong Dutch presence. Comparable as a specialist construction products supplier serving contractors, but with vastly broader product range and direct-to-customer digital platforms.
• Würth Group: German global distributor of fasteners, tools, and construction consumables. Comparable distribution-led B2B model serving Dutch and European construction professionals, though at substantially larger scale and breadth than Mavotrans's specialty focus.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational building materials group with broad exposure to sealants, acoustics, insulation, and waterproofing. Overlaps with Mavotrans's thermal decoupling and building envelope product lines as part of a global portfolio serving Dutch contractors and developers.
• Tremco CPG: European building envelope specialist producing sealants, waterproofing, and passive fire protection. Comparable in sealing and weatherproofing focus to Mavotrans's dilatation and sealing portfolio, but with broader geographic reach.
• Sika AG: Global Swiss manufacturer of construction chemicals, sealants, waterproofing, and acoustic systems. Overlaps with Mavotrans's sealing, dilatation, and concrete accessory portfolio as part of a much broader product line serving worldwide construction markets.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-headquartered manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and sealing systems for commercial construction. Overlaps with Mavotrans's waterproofing and sealing product categories but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants brand under Arkema, producing construction sealants, waterproofing, and tiling systems. Direct overlap with Mavotrans's sealing materials category and broader distribution into Dutch construction channels.

Regional players

• BMI Group: European roofing and waterproofing specialist with strong Dutch heritage (Icopal, Monier). Comparable regional player in waterproofing membranes and roof accessories, intersecting with Mavotrans's roof-foot insulation and waterkerende materialen categories.

Direct peers

• Farrat: UK-based manufacturer of acoustic isolation systems (CineSteel, CineTimber, CineWALL) distributed by Mavotrans. Comparable in offering high-performance structural acoustic decoupling for steel, timber, and wall constructions, with overlapping customer base in cinema, stadia, and premium commercial builds.
• Migua: German manufacturer of dilatation/expansion joint profiles (Migutec, Migutrans brands) that Mavotrans distributes in the Netherlands. Direct upstream partner with near-identical product focus on joint systems for floors, walls, and facades in commercial construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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