In April 2025, we acquired the German company novus:HM and with it the production and sales of the grass and ground reinforcement system Terra-Grid. Terra-Grid fits naturally into DANREC’s portfolio. It is a solution that combines functionality, durability and environmental consideration – and makes a real difference where ground conditions are otherwise a challenge.
Stability without sealing nature
When surfaces need to support traffic, vehicles and people, the typical solution is asphalt or concrete. With Terra-Grid, we follow a different principle: stabilising the ground without sealing it.
Terra-Grid E®35 is a grass and ground reinforcement system that provides an even and stable surface while preserving natural drainage and vegetation growth. Rainwater can infiltrate, the soil can breathe, and green areas remain green – even under heavy load.
When solutions are placed directly in nature, quality is also an environmental responsibility. Terra-Grid is designed to last – without leaving a trace.
– Henrik Immerkær Ohm, CEO
Quality as environmental responsibility
Not all plastics are the same. In solutions placed in direct contact with soil and groundwater, material choice is critical. Terra-Grid is manufactured from 100% recycled plastic and is RAL-GZ 806 certified. This means, among other things, that the material has been tested for strength, durability and – importantly – that it does not release ecotoxic substances into soil or water.
For us, quality is therefore not only about lifespan and load-bearing capacity, but also environmental safety. When products fail, it is not only an operational issue – it can also pose a risk of plastic pollution. That responsibility is one we take seriously.
Proven strength – in practice
Terra-Grid E®35 has a load-bearing capacity of up to 160 t/m² and is designed to withstand frost, UV radiation and significant temperature fluctuations. Integrated expansion joints ensure long-term stability, even under changing weather conditions.
Today, the system is used for everything from parking areas and access roads to events, campsites and airfields. Terra-Grid has, among other things, been used to establish temporary parking areas with capacity for several hundred cars – quickly, efficiently and without permanent impact on the landscape.
Follow the example of the Canton of Bern
The mobility provider Swissbility needed a quickly deployable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution to create space for 250 cars on a green area in Switzerland – with an expected usage period of five years. A total of 4,480 m² of Terra-Grid E®35 was installed.
As the previous car park was no longer required, a temporary alternative was to be installed that could be ready for use within a few days, required minimal earthworks, allowed water to seep away completely and could be removed without leaving any residue after five years.
Terra-Grid E®35 proved to be the ideal solution for Swissbility’s requirements: investment costs up to 80% lower than traditional asphalt or concrete surfaces, combined with a modular system enabling significantly shorter construction times and flexible adaptation if capacity needs change.
Its excellent permeability reduces the need for complex drainage systems and facilitates regulatory approvals. At the same time, the material’s 100% recyclability ensures a responsible environmental footprint.
A circular solution – long term
Terra-Grid is modular, durable and requires minimal maintenance. If individual elements need replacement, this can easily be done and the material reused. The solution is therefore circular – not only in its raw material, but throughout its entire life cycle.
For us, it is an important ESG principle that solutions do not merely appear sustainable on paper, but also perform in reality – year after year.
We are RAL-certified – but what does that mean?
A RAL certification means that a product, service or company complies with strict and continuously monitored quality and safety standards defined by RAL Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung in Germany. The certification is one of the most recognised quality marks in Europe and stands for reliability, transparency and long-term performance.
A RAL certification is not a one-time approval. It requires ongoing compliance with clearly defined technical standards and regular independent inspections. This ensures that certified products and services maintain a consistently high level of quality over time. The process also involves comprehensive documentation, testing and strict production controls.
A RAL mark signals to customers, partners and authorities that a product or service has been tested and documented according to high industry standards. It also reflects a company’s commitment to quality, sustainability and consumer protection.
