A Proud Heritage

1947

Central Jutland, Denmark. Per Aarsleff borrowed 10,000 Danish Kroner from his father’s life insurance, bought an excavator, and founded Northern Europe’s leading contracting company.

Sepia toned photo of Five construction workers stand in front of a large crane, wearing hats and jackets.
Black and white picture of workers pouring concrete from a heavy machine.Black and white picture of a piling rig on a construction site and surrounded by concrete piles.A green antique excavator positioned on a wooden base with "Aarsleff" on the side of the cab.
1970s

In spite of general economic downturn, the 1970s was a very busy period for Aarsleff. There was a great demand for piling and Aarsleff were driving piles for large-scale projects, circa 10,000 running metres of piles.

1984

A quantum leap in the company’s history came when Per Aarsleff A/S became listed on the stock exchange. Today, this success is reflected in the price of the shares; a sign of the investors trust in the company.

Black and white picture of a warehouse with heavy machinery and construction materials in front of the building.
1990s

Aarsleff gained expertise within electrification of railways, and the piling division was soon very busy driving piles for the Danish rail network. The specially developed piling rigs then found their way to Spain, Germany and Poland. In addition to the Centrum pile factory in Denmark, Aarsleff Ground Engineering now have pile factories located in the UK, Sweden, Germany and Poland. Indeed, the Aarsleff Group is the largest pile producer in Northern Europe.

  • Veile, Denmark
  • Newark, UK
  • Kutno, Poland
  • Kollandda, Sweden
  • Germaringen, Germany
Old interior of an engineering warehouse. Several railway tracks run through the centre, with heavy machines and materials stacked on either side.An old picture showing a ground engineering site with a yellow crane structure in the foreground and stacks of concrete piles, with an industrial building and cranes in the background.A large, empty warehouse with skylights.
2000

All subsidiaries diversified their product and services portfolio to
offer a variety of pile types and specialist geotechnical solutions
making the Aarsleff Ground Engineering segment a highly
competitive expert in its field, growing rapidly to become one
of Europe’s most trusted and experienced ground engineering
contractors.

2008

Despite the recession, Aarsleff and Centrum focused their efforts on expansion. Centrum’s automated factory was built and another robot installed, meaning Centrum and Aarsleff were prepared to hit the ground running when work picked up once more.

Low-angel shot of a yellow metal structure above stacks of concrete piles under a clear blue sky.Group photo of four Aarsleff workers, wearing orange hi-vis vests and white hard hats.Two yellow drilling rigs with red cage attachments are parked in front of an industrial building.
2016

Diversification took centre stage as Aarsleff acquired A&J Geotechnical Services and set up a new sheet piling division, an area we had vast experience in but had not concentrated on for a long time. This marked the start of the multidiscipline approach Aarsleff focuses upon today.

Aarsleff marks it's 30th anniversary in 2021 with a special awards ceremony.
2021

Following a 12% revenue increase during a year marked by lockdowns and economic decline, Aarsleff celebrated it’s 30th anniversary in the UK. Placing multidiscipline excellence at our core, we are set to continue to grow organically and sensibly

Steel reinforcement rods sticking out of an embankment. A yellow heavy machine is blurred in the distance.

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For more information about Aarsleff Ground Engineering or to send in your enquiry,
call 01636 611140 and speak to an expert member of our team today.

A leading UK ground engineering specialist, focusing on multi-discipline excellence and value engineering. We design and deliver some of the UK’s largest ground engineering projects.

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Our vision is to bring confidence to those constructing the landscape of tomorrow .

An Aarsleff construction worker wearing a high-visibility jacket and hard hat on a site.

1947. Central Jutland, Denmark. Per Aarsleff borrowed 10,000 Danish Kroner from his father’s life insurance, bought an excavator, and founded Northern Europe’s leading contracting company.

An Aarsleff construction worker wearing a high-visibility jacket and hard hat on a site.

Our biggest asset, our team is composed of the leading experts in ground engineering. Working with collaboration and cohesion at the core of our business, we can guarantee a quick and founded answer to all your questions.

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We recruit and reward our people based on our ‘Step into the Blue’ company culture, where we embrace the core values of Life and Health, Trust, and Responsibility.

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We do everything to ensure our team and yours work safely on our sites. With our core value of Life & Health, we see safety as a cultural pillar.

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Our ISO accreditations are an assurance to you that we take governance seriously. Read our policies to discover more.

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The projects that keep society running. Bridges, buildings, transit and rail facilities, embankment support, marine and offshore facilities, mines, airports, and water projects.

Close-up view of steel reinforcement cages at a construction site. A yellow KLEMM drilling rig is in the background.

Keeping things turning. Sewage Treatment Works, Waste Water Treatment Works, Wind Farms and Wind Turbines, Biomass Plants, and Power stations.

Aarsleff's Junttan PM 20HLC piling rig in operation with two workers present. Another piling rig can be seen in the background.

Meeting society’s needs. Nursing and care homes, MOD buildings, Schools and Universities, and small or large-sized residential developments.

Three piling rigs positioned on a muddy site under a blue sky. Construction workers are seen near the rigs.

Staying on the move. Remediation, bridges, and foundation work are integral to keeping the industry running smoothly.

Aarsleff worker kneeing down on one knee with a yellow piling rig and concrete piles in the background. The worker is wearing high-visibility clothing and a white hard hat.

The landscape of the marketplace. Mega-retail sheds, distribution warehouses, University accommodation, and major supermarket and household name units.

Commercial piling projects

Keeping things afloat. Ports and harbours, coastal defences, river embankments and inland waterways.

An aerial view of the Port of Hanstholm.