What Verder does

Verder Group is a privately held, family-owned Dutch industrial technology company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Vleuten, Netherlands, operating across two core divisions: Verder Liquids and Verder Scientific. Verder Liquids manufactures industrial and hygienic pumping solutions — including peristaltic pumps (e.g., the Verderflex Dura series), magnetic-drive sealless pumps (Verdermag, produced at the Packo facility in Diksmuide, Belgium), stainless steel centrifugal pumps (Packo), screw centrifugal pumps (Verderhus), and rotary lobe pumps (Jabsco) — serving chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage, water treatment, HVAC&R, and general industrial fluid handling. Verder Scientific supplies laboratory and analytical equipment — including RETSCH mills and sieve shakers, Microtrac MRB particle characterization systems (CAMSIZER, BELSORP, S3500, SYNC), QATM hardness-testing systems, and Carbolite Gero furnaces — for sample preparation, quality control, and research applications.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct Field Sales Engineers (Netherlands, USA, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Japan), Inside Sales Engineers for mid-market accounts, and regional distribution partners (e.g., OleiniTec Nordic AB for Microtrac MRB products in Scandinavia). Verder monetizes primarily through hardware sales of capital equipment, supplemented by aftermarket services (installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, training) tied to its installed base, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The group holds more than 200 active patents, employs 150+ R&D engineers, operates 20+ Application Centers, and reports a base of more than 50,000 customers across 50+ countries.

Growth is driven by a dual strategy of organic share gain in niche pump and laboratory segments plus disciplined bolt-on M&A, with recent acquisitions including Formulaction (France, 2023, integrated into Microtrac MRB), ITC (Spain, 2024, majority stake for dosing pumps in agriculture and water treatment), and Sauermann (HVAC&R, September 2024). The group has also expanded manufacturing capacity by integrating Verdermag and Verderhus production at Packo in Belgium, and continues to build regional sales organizations such as Verder Scientific Iberia. No AI/ML capability development, public funding activity, or financial disclosure is evident in the available data.

Name

Verder

Legal name

Verder International BV

Website

https://verder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Verder is a privately held Dutch industrial technology group that designs and manufactures industrial and hygienic pumps (Verder Liquids) and laboratory analytical equipment (Verder Scientific), serving chemical, pharmaceutical, food, water-treatment, HVAC&R and research customers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Laboratory Analytical Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Positive displacement pumps
• Mixing technology
• Laboratory analytical equipment
• Sample preparation instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Vleuten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: Verder Liquids manufactures and sells industrial pumps including peristaltic, centrifugal, magnetic drive, and lobe pumps for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and general industrial applications. Revenue generated through direct sales and distribution partners globally.
2. Scientific Equipment Sales: Verder Scientific manufactures and sells laboratory equipment including particle characterization systems (CAMSIZER, BELSORP), sample preparation equipment (mills, sieve shakers), and analytical instruments. Revenue through direct sales and regional distributors.
3. Aftermarket Services: Technical service including installation, commissioning, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and customer training for installed equipment base.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Verder manufactures and supplies industrial pumps and mixing equipment (Verder Liquids) as well as laboratory and analytical instrumentation such as sample preparation, sieving, filtration, thermal analysis, particle characterization, and viscometry systems (Verder Scientific). The group sells these engineered products and related spare parts and service primarily to industrial process operators and research/quality laboratories worldwide.

Product overview

Verder is a worldwide technology company providing advanced pumping solutions and state-of-the-art analytical equipment through two main divisions: Verder Liquids (industrial and hygienic pump solutions including peristaltic, magnetic drive, and centrifugal pumps) and Verder Scientific (laboratory and analysis equipment including RETSCH mills, Microtrac MRB particle characterization systems, QATM materials analysis, and Carbolite furnaces). The company operates additional segments including Pindustry for hydrogen technology, and has acquired brands such as ITC (dosing pumps), Formulaction (fluid characterization), and Jabsco Rotary Lobe Pumps. Key product lines include Verdermag magnetic drive pumps, the Dura 60 peristaltic pump, MM 500 control mixer mill, and CAMSIZER image analyzers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verder Liquids: Leading global manufacturer of industrial and hygienic pump solutions.
• Verder Scientific
• Microtrac MRB
• RETSCH
• QATM
• Packo
• Carbolite Gero
• Resato
• Aerox

Products and services

• Verder Liquids Industrial Pumps

Quantifiable outcome

• Verder among TOP3 manufacturing companies in Netherlands (MT/Sprout Maakindustrie100 Ranking 2021)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OleiniTec Nordic ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 September 2024Microtrac MRB (part of Verder Scientific) entered into exclusive distribution agreement with OleiniTec Nordic AB for distribution of CAMSIZER premium Image Analyzers in Sweden and Finland. This expands on existing distribution of MICROTRAC laser diffraction, dynamic light scattering and gas adsorption products. OleiniTec now distributes all MICROTRAC product lines (CAMSIZER, BELSORP, S3500, SYNC) in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The partnership enhances service and support in Scandinavia through OleiniTec's depth of knowledge in particle characterization.
• SauermannmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2024Verder completed acquisition of Sauermann, a specialized HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) supplier. The acquisition aims to expand Verder's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the global pump and equipment industry by integrating Sauermann's expertise in HVAC&R technologies. The acquisition allows Sauermann to leverage Verder's global presence for market expansion and product development.
• Mardouw Olive EstateminorOthersVerder Group partnered with Mardouw Olive Estate, producer of South Africa's most award-winning Olive Oils, for the 'A Tree for Every Employee' initiative launched May 18, 2024.
• Resato InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResato International, a high-pressure technology specialist within the Verder family, contributed to development of hydrogen refueling station enabling 5-minute fill-up at 700 bar for hydrogen vehicles like Toyota Mirai - a milestone for everyday hydrogen engine suitability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a US-listed water technology company and major global pump manufacturer. It is comparable to Verder Liquids as a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial pump products; notably, Verder acquired Jabsco Rotary Lobe Pumps from Xylem, indicating direct portfolio overlap and prior competitive positioning.
• SPX Flow: SPX Flow is a US-listed manufacturer of process equipment including pumps, mixers, and heat exchangers serving food & beverage, industrial, and power markets. It is a broad incumbent peer to Verder Liquids with overlapping positive displacement and centrifugal pump portfolios.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company that manufactures pumps, mixing equipment, and separation solutions for chemical, oil & gas, and water applications. It is a broad incumbent peer to Verder Liquids, with comparable centrifugal and process pump offerings serving similar industrial verticals.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is the world's largest pump manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. It is comparable to Verder as a large incumbent in pump manufacturing, though Grundfos focuses heavily on circulator and water utility pumps rather than niche industrial/hygienic segments.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a US-listed manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. It is a broad incumbent peer to Verder Liquids with overlapping centrifugal and positive displacement pump categories and a comparable industrial customer base.
• IDEX Corporation: IDEX Corporation is a diversified US-listed industrial manufacturer with significant exposure to specialty pumps (BAND-IT, Viking Pump, Warren Rupp) and fluid handling. It is comparable to Verder as a broad incumbent in niche industrial fluid handling, though IDEX operates across a much wider portfolio of businesses.
• Anton Paar: Anton Paar is an Austrian privately-held manufacturer of high-precision laboratory and process measurement instruments including rheometers, particle analyzers, and density meters. It is a broad incumbent peer to Verder Scientific, with comparable customers in research and quality control laboratories across industrial and academic settings.

Direct peers

• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): Watson-Marlow, part of Spirax Group, is the leading global manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions, directly overlapping with Verder Liquids' peristaltic pump product line including the Verderflex series. Both serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial customers with comparable technologies.
• Cole-Parmer: Cole-Parmer (part of Antylia Scientific) is a direct peer to Verder's laboratory fluid handling products, supplying peristaltic pumps, syringe pumps, and lab instruments to scientific and industrial customers. It is highly comparable to Verder's scientific and hygienic pump offerings for research and laboratory applications.
• Malvern Panalytical: Malvern Panalytical, part of Spectris, is a direct peer to Verder Scientific's Microtrac MRB division. Both manufacture particle size and shape analyzers, laser diffraction systems, and image analysis instruments for materials characterization in research and quality control laboratories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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