The Fundexgroup: specialist in the field of (deep) foundations

Funderingstechnieken Verstraeten, part of the Fundexgroup, has in recent decades had the opportunity to lay many foundations at various locations in the Netherlands, but also far beyond. From almost all European countries to locations in the United States and even to the Baltic States, Russia, the Middle East and Hong Kong. In the foundation field, the company is most certainly a specialist and its ambition remains high. 

"We were already making long large diameter piles for tall buildings and bridges back in the 1970s and 1980s, but for the last 15 years frequently for the real skyscrapers closer to home," begins Davy Maes, general manager of Funderingstechnieken Verstraeten. "We have continued to improve our Fundex and Tubex technology over the years and are seen in the market as the specialist in vibration-free (deep) foundations for high-rise buildings. Our products give a very high load-bearing capacity, result in excellent load-setting behavior and, combined with a financially attractive picture, are therefore extremely suitable for this type of construction."

With the ladle

"Execution is guaranteed by state-of-the-art equipment operated by experienced personnel in possession of all relevant training and certifications," Maes continued. "Sustainability is also high on the agenda and is shaped by low-emission equipment. Continuous improvement and innovations of existing and new techniques has given us a leading position in the market. We see many (main) contractors, but also developers and consulting firms coming back very regularly with new projects and related requests for advice. Delivering quality, being involved from the beginning and providing clients with good advice is an advantage in contracting and executing works of importance. The founder of our company, Alexander (Lex) Verstraeten, who unfortunately passed away on October 15 this year at the age of 91, instilled this in us and often said, 'The customer is king, deserves good service, good qualities a fair price, because that customer should come back more often.'" 

"Unfortunately, due to market pressures, fierce competition and rising material prices, we often see otherwise, however, we take the above wise words in mind and continue to take care of the quality of our product," Maes emphasizes. "Ultimately, this results in returning satisfied customers and future orders."

Consequently, Maes sees the future as bright. "The ambition of developers to also realize more and more high-rise XXL buildings in the Netherlands and also in Belgium will lead to an increased demand of specialists in this. We have therefore invested heavily in both personnel and equipment in recent years and are ready for the future."