Rubber Design

What Rubber Design does

Rubber Design B.V. is a Netherlands-based, privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Heerjansdam, with a workforce of more than 100 employees. The company designs, engineers, tests, and produces anti-vibration, noise-control, and shock-protection solutions for the maritime sector, including rubber-metal anti-vibration mountings, steel spring isolators, engine and gearbox mountings, bellows and compensators, shock mountings, and complete propeller shaft installations. Its RDS shock-mounting line is certified to BV 043, BV 044, MIL-STD901D, STANAG 4142, and M.O.D. BR 3021, qualifying it as an approved supplier on multi-jurisdictional naval qualified parts lists. The product portfolio is supported by an in-house rubber-compound development department, vibration measurement and FEM analysis capability, and a global field service team that performs installation, alignment, and multi-year surveys on superyachts worldwide.

The company's commercial activity is split across two primary verticals: naval and defense vessels — where it has supplied Damen Naval continuously since 1989 for Royal Netherlands Navy frigates, amphibious transports, air-defence frigates, joint support ships, patrol vessels, and the Combat Support Ship, with downstream reach into the Indonesian and Royal Moroccan Navies — and superyacht builders, where it sells complete propeller shaft installations and the Embrace direct-drive electrified propulsion system launched in October 2024. A secondary line includes commercial maritime (cargo, passenger, dredging, tugs) and engine manufacturers. Rubber Design monetizes through engineered-to-order product sales, engineering services (CAD, FEM, consultancy), and recurring field-service revenue from installations and surveys; pricing is by custom quote and contracts are typically multi-year. Distribution combines direct sales from Heerjansdam, a representative office in Nanjing (since 2017), a network of international agents, and regional distributors such as ANV Innovation in Turkey.

The company owns 100% of subsidiary AVM Air Spring Limited (acquired 1996), which complements the core anti-vibration line with air-spring isolators. Rubber Design operates without disclosed external funding, remains independent, and pursues incremental growth through product innovation (Embrace, MecLev), geographic and channel expansion (China, Turkey), and operational automation (2026 robotic 100% inspection cell). It holds ISO 9001 certification and maintains active memberships in industry bodies such as Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) and a presence at major international maritime exhibitions including SMM Hamburg, METS Amsterdam, Sea Japan, and Workboat USA.

Name

Rubber Design

Legal name

Rubber Design B.V.

Website

https://rubberdesign.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rubber Design is a Netherlands-based industrial manufacturer, founded in 1979, specializing in anti-vibration, noise-control, and shock-protection systems for naval vessels and superyachts, including certified shock mountings, propeller shaft installations, and the Embrace electrified propulsion system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Vibration Mounting Systems

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Sealants, Adhesives, Gaskets & Marine Elastomers (IMAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Anti-vibration mountings
• Rubber vibration isolation
• Resilient mounting systems
• Marine vibration control
• Flexible rubber couplings

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerjansdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Vibration Control Equipment: Sale of anti-vibration mountings, shock mountings, engine/gearbox mountings, bellows, compensators, and related maritime equipment. Products are custom-engineered or standard catalog items.
2. Propulsion Equipment and Systems: Sale of complete propeller shaft installations, marine couplings, thrust bearings, and the Embrace electrified propulsion system for superyachts.
3. Engineering Services: Technical consulting, vibration measurements, FEM analyses, and engineering services for propulsion installations and flexible mountings.
4. Field Service and Installation: Installation of propeller shaft installations in superyachts by company's own field service engineers, including 5-, 10-year and multi-year surveys worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rubber Design designs, engineers, and manufactures anti-vibration and shock mounting systems, including resilient rubber mountings, for marine and industrial applications. The company also provides supporting engineering and field service around vibration isolation.

Product overview

Rubber Design is a specialist provider of vibration, noise, and shock control solutions for the maritime sector. The product portfolio is organized around core technology platforms: Anti-Vibration Mountings (including MP Mountings and Steel Spring Isolators) and Engine & Gearbox Mountings (comprising Conical Mountings, Sandwich Mountings, TT Mountings, TG Mountings, and Torque Compensation Systems) form the foundation for machinery isolation. Bellows & Compensators (Fabric Compensators, Rubber Bellows, Stainless Steel Bellows) and Exhaust Equipment products address exhaust system isolation. Shock Mountings (Cable Mountings, Exhaust Shock Mountings, Rubber Shock Mountings) including specialized RDS naval shock mountings protect equipment from impact. Propulsion Equipment includes Marine Couplings, Thrust Bearings, Compact Thrust Blocks, and the Rubber Design Coupling – RDC, integrated with Propeller Shaft Installations. The recently launched Embrace electrified propulsion system represents the company's entry into electric motor integration for superyacht propulsion. MecLev® Mechanical Levelling systems provide precision equipment alignment. Services include Engineering, Production, Measurement & Consultancy, R&D, and Vibration Measurements & Test Technology. Founded in 1979, the company employs over 100 people in Heerjansdam, Netherlands, with a subsidiary AVM Air Spring (acquired 1996) and a China representative office since 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anti-Vibration Mountings Resilient rubber mounting systems used to isolate vibration and shock for marine and industrial equipment, available in multiple series such as MP Mountings and Conical Mountings.
• Engineering Services Engineering support for designing and specifying vibration isolation and mounting solutions for customer applications.
• Field Service On-site service for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of vibration mounting systems.
• Production Manufacturing of rubber anti-vibration mounting products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in radiated underwater noise and structure-borne noise for naval vessels through vibration dampers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ANV INNOVATION LTD. (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 August 2025Second official partner and distributor in Turkey. ANV Innovation specializes in industrial and technical installations for onshore applications across residential, utility, and industrial sectors. The partnership extends Rubber Design's reach into the Turkish market for vibration control solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Global engineered polymer specialist with a marine & infrastructure division producing vibration isolation, marine fenders, and sealing solutions. Comparable to Rubber Design across rubber-metal anti-vibration mounts and marine elastomers, but at vastly greater scale and broader industry coverage.
• Sumitomo Riko: Japanese rubber products manufacturer producing anti-vibration rubber, hoses, and damping products for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Rubber Design's rubber-metal compounding and engine mount capabilities, especially in marine engine markets.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Major manufacturer of vibration control, sealing, and fluid transfer systems for automotive, aerospace, rail, and marine. Overlaps directly with Rubber Design's anti-vibration mountings, bellows/compensators, and engine/gearbox isolation products.
• Meggitt (Collins Aerospace): Supplier of shock and vibration control systems for aerospace and defense applications, including naval platforms. Overlaps with Rubber Design's naval shock mountings for military-spec environments, particularly with respect to MIL-STD compliance.
• Contitech (Continental AG): Continental's industrial rubber division produces vibration isolators, rubber-metal mounts, and bellows for marine and industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio to Rubber Design, with broader geographic reach and significantly larger R&D resources.

Emerging players

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Distributor and engineering specialist for vibration control and motion control products, including rubber isolators and shock mounts. Comparable in end-application focus, though primarily a distributor rather than a manufacturer like Rubber Design.
• Novibra (Zellin Group): Specialist in rubber-based vibration and noise control products for industrial machinery and marine applications. Comparable niche positioning to Rubber Design, focused on engineered elastomer damping solutions.

Direct peers

• Lord Corporation (Parker Hannifin): Now part of Parker Hannifin, Lord is a long-established specialist in vibration isolation, rubber-metal bonding, and shock management for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to Rubber Design's shock and vibration mount technology.
• Vibracoustic (Trelleborg): Pure-play specialist in anti-vibration and noise control solutions, with rubber-metal mounts and air/spring isolators. Closest product overlap with Rubber Design's core anti-vibration and engine/gearbox mounting lines, though primarily focused on automotive.

Regional players

• Gummi-Welz GmbH: German manufacturer of rubber-metal anti-vibration elements and engine mounts serving primarily European industrial and marine customers. Closely comparable in product technology and European maritime customer base to Rubber Design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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