The MEVA Family works tirelessly across the globe to provide more sustainable, safer and more efficient formwork solutions, with a focus on solving problems for our customers.
From its humble beginnings in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest region, MEVA has grown to serve the construction industry from over 40 locations across the globe, as one of the world’s leading suppliers of cutting-edge formwork systems.
In 1970, only a year after start-up, MEVA unveiled the first modular panelised formwork system for crane-independent use, which was to revolutionise the construction industry.
This was the first chapter in a 50+ year success story. Through ongoing research and development, the adoption of state-of-art design techniques, and embracing digitalisation, MEVA products continue to dominate the global formwork market today.
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Employees
Our people are our greatest asset. Their knowledge, expertise and focus on serving our clients to the highest level is what has made MEVA the company it is today.
Locations
We have seen substantial growth in recent years, with regional offices and local representatives serving MEVA across the globe.
Euros
With our annual sales exceeding €130 million, we continue to re-invest in research and development to deliver innovation in product design.
Clients
We are truly humbled by the number of clients that put their trust in us every day to deliver formwork solutions to their specific needs.
Formwork. Simple. Smart.
As well as pioneering product development and technically advanced solutions, MEVA has built a reputation for quality, high safety standards and high levels of service.
Our purpose? To deliver innovative, but safer, more cost-effective and highly efficient formwork solutions, which are designed to make our customers’ jobs easier. Simple. Smart.
A sustainable future view.
The fact that sustainability is deeply rooted in our way of thinking is demonstrated by our use of alkus solid plastic sheets for more than 20 years – at a time when sustainability had not yet found its way into everyday language.
MEVA’s own bee colonies are part of our “connect-the” philosophy and demonstrate our connection with nature, which as a unique habitat deserves the highest level of protection. The consistent refurbishment of our buildings in accordance with the strictest environmental and energy requirements is another important step towards sustainability. For example, the roofs of our factory buildings are consistently equipped with PV systems that feed surplus energy back into the power grid.
More than just formwork.
At MEVA, we don’t just talk about values and social responsibility: we put our words into action. Our product development focuses on sustainability, and durability and we pride ourselves on the longevity of our products.
We are invested in bettering the world and the lives of those around us. That is why we provide long-term and sustainable support to institutions, organisations and associations that make a valuable contribution to society.
What makes MEVA? That’s easy…. it’s the people that make MEVA.
Our customers, our partners; but most of all, the dedication of our teams across the globe to deliver the highest level of service and the best possible formwork solutions for our clients.Florian Dingler
CEO, MEVA
Together we are stronger.
We remain an independent, family run business and our values of honesty, respect, reliability and inclusivity, extend to the wider MEVA Family.
The MEVA family.
Through training and ongoing development, we help to nurture each and every individual to reach their true potential.
By working collaboratively, regardless of location, MEVA can tap into a wealth of expert knowledge and technical experience to partner with our clients to deliver the most successful global projects.
Work smarter.
It is the combination of customer belief, investment in product and our dedication to developing our people that makes MEVA the company it is today.
1970
Foundation of the MEVA company
MEVA Schalungs-Systeme GmbH was founded on 6 February 1970. The name is an acronym for the German word for metal processing (“Metallverarbeitung”).
1970
MEVA’s German office opens
Headquarters in Haiterbach, founded in 1970.
1971
Panel formwork system launches
The MEVA panel formwork system was exhibited at bauma 1971. It was the first modular panel formwork that could be used without a crane.
1977
Assembly lock and closed hollow profile
Inventions by MEVA that became the worldwide standard. The closed hollow profile with seam is stable and robust. The assembly lock with no losable parts aligns and joins the elements with just a few hammer blows to achieve a strong and stepless panel connection.
1981
Aluminium formwork
The aluminium formwork was MEVA’s first hand-set formwork; it could be used universally as wall and slab formwork at the same time. Thanks to fewer standard parts, the system simplified the processes on the construction site and led to shorter times for assembly and stripping.
1982
Mammut makes large-scale pours possible
Mammut was the first large-scale industrial formwork with a permissible fresh concrete pressure of 97 kN/m². It was the first system ever to make large-scale pours possible, saving time and money. The formwork was continuously developed.
1987
MEVA Hannover
MEVA founded its formwork centre in Hannover in 1987.
1990
MEVA Netherlands
Head office in Gouda, founded in 1990 (MEVA BeNeLux since 2016).
1990
Plant II, Germany
MEVA recognises the market trend towards renting and builds its own plant in Haiterbach for this purpose! The plant comprises:
Plant I: Production, Plant II: Cleaning and Refurbishment, Plant III: Custom-build formwork and Plant IV: Storage Place of used formwork.
1990
MEVA Austria
Head office in Pfaffstätten, founded in 1990.
1990
MEVA Stuttgart
Additional office opened in Stuttgart, Germany.
1991
MEVA Berlin
MEVA opens a new formwork centre in Berlin in 1991.
1992
MevaDec; MEVA’s first slab formwork
MEVA launches its first slab formwork to accommodate three methods within a single system – one using
only primary beams and props with drop heads, the second, primary beams, secondary beams, props with drop heads, and facings and the final method; uses only panels and props with prop heads.
1993
MEVA Hungary
Head office in Budapest, founded in 1993.
1995
MEVA Switzerland
Head office in Seon, founded in 1995.
2000
alkus all-plastic facing panels
The first 100% wood-free facing, alkus all-plastic facing, achieves consistently high-quality concrete results. It does not swell or shrink, neither does it absorb moisture and it does not stain – a quantum leap in formwork technology.
2000
MEVA USA
Head office in Springfield, founded in 2000.
2003
MEVA France
Head office Sarregeuemines, founded in 2003
2003
Mammut 350 launches
In 2003, the new Mammut 350 achieved a permissible fresh concrete pressure of 100 kN/m² – over the full surface area and across the entire system.
2006
StarTec-Securit launches
MEVA presents the first foldable, completely pre-assembled security system StarTec-Securit. This safe equipment can be used immediately from the stack and is at least as quick to assemble as conventional consoles.
2006
MEVA UK
Head office in Tamworth, founded in 2006.
2006
MEVA KHK, United Arab Emirates
Head office in Dubai, founded in 2006.
2008
The Burj Khalifa
MEVA’s MevaDec system is used in the construction of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. This leading slab formwork was chosen because of its long service life, the alkus all-plastic facing and early stripping thanks to the MevaDec drophead.
2008
MEVA India
Head office Mumbai, founded in 2008.
2013
Generation Change
Gerhard Dingler, founder of the company, hands over the management and shares of MEVA Schalungs-Systeme GmbH to his son Florian F. Dingler. This generation change brought continuity and focused on preparation for the future of the medium-sized family business.
2014
MEVA Singapore
Head office in Singapore, founded in 2014.
2016
Mammut XT
The flexible wall formwork Mammut XT revolutionises the formwork industry with flexible single and two-sided anchoring without additional attachments. The high flexibility and simplified site logistics result in significantly shorter formwork times.
2016
MEVA Philippenes
Head office in Manila, founded in 2016.
2019
bauma event 2019
At bauma 2019, MEVA presented new, safe, efficient and technically sophisticated formwork systems and, true to the new slogan, MEVA makes “Formwork. Simple. Smart.” for its customers.
2021
MEVA acquires Acropol
With acquisition of the Acropol Group, Meva has strengthened its presence in Central Europe. The takeover of the formwork and shoring tower rental company encompasses the sites at Landen/Belgium and Rodange/Luxembourg
2021
Expansion in the Philippenes
MEVA opens its new site in Cebu City with a 2,000m² outdoor area. Used to stock new formwork materials and recondition rental formwork.
Our Global Projects
We are fortunate to work on some of the most architecturally striking construction projects in the world. From the buildings that defy gravity to the most complex geometries – we have a formwork solution to suit every need.
Find out more about MEVA Formwork Solutions across the world.
Constructing the Worlds Most Complex Building
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The Benefits of BIM for Formwork
Digitalisation has been advancing rapidly within the construction industry as the technological landscape has changed. One of the major...
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Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle: a sustainable approach for formwork
According to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GABC) – part of the United Nations Environment Programme – 38% of the...
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