What Nedcon does

NEDCON B.V. is a Dutch-headquartered industrial storage racking manufacturer founded in 1969 with operations across the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and the United States, and a sales presence in France, Germany, and Italy. The company designs, manufactures, and installs pallet racking systems, drive-in racking, pallet shuttle, pallet flow racks, automated pallet racking up to 32 meters, miniload systems (Open Face and Beamtype), ROBORACK solutions for autonomous mobile robot integration, mezzanine floors, hanging goods systems, and a line of patented impact-protection and reinforcement accessories including DEFENDER and the Stiffener.

The company's product architecture spans manual, automated, and robotic small-goods and pallet-goods storage, backed by in-house CAD-based configuration tooling (CSA Tool, Configurator, online Price List) and a standardized "Smart Range" catalog covering 98% of market demand with 72-hour delivery. Two patented product features — the DEFENDER impact protection system (available in 800, 1500, and 3000 Joule strengths) and the Easy-Click beam fixation used in Beamtype miniload — provide IP-backed differentiation in a category otherwise skewed toward commoditized steel.

NEDCON runs a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales (Account Manager, Project Manager, and Installation Manager assigned per project) with a Europe-wide reseller network serving mid-market customers with Smart Range products. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of racking components and systems, professional services for design and installation, and channel resale via distributors. The installed base includes notable enterprise customers such as DHL, Siemens, Ingram Micro, Zalando, Scania, CEVA Logistics, Witron, Knapp, Vanderlande, Roy Robson, and Federal Mogul across e-commerce, logistics, fashion/textile, manufacturing, and food/retail verticals.

Name

Nedcon

Legal name

NEDCON B.V.

Website

https://nedcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

NEDCON is a Dutch-founded industrial racking manufacturer (since 1969) that designs, produces, and installs pallet racking, miniload systems, robotic AMR-compatible storage, and patented safety accessories for logistics, e-commerce, fashion, manufacturing, and food/retail enterprises across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Racking Systems

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

Keywords

• Warehouse storage systems
• Industrial pallet racking
• Automated storage solutions
• Mezzanine flooring systems
• Warehouse impact protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Doetinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Racking Systems Sales: NEDCON manufactures and sells industrial storage racking systems including pallet racking, drive-in racking, pallet shuttle, pallet flow racks, automated pallet racking, miniload systems, and ROBORACK. Products are available as standard components (Smart Range) or custom-engineered solutions.
2. Design and Installation Services: Full-service offering including initial design consultation, custom engineering, production, and final installation. Customers receive dedicated Account Manager, Project Manager, and Installation Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Reseller Channel Products: NEDCON supplies resellers with complete product range including Smart Range standard components for manual racking systems. Smart Range covers 98% of market demands with 72-hour delivery capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NEDCON manufactures, designs, and installs industrial warehouse storage racking systems, including pallet racking, drive-in racking, pallet shuttle, flow racks, automated pallet racking, miniload systems (Open Face and Beamtype), and ROBORACK robotics-integrated storage solutions. The company also supplies accessories such as frame protectors, mezzanine floors, hanging goods systems, and the patented DEFENDER impact protection system, delivered through direct sales and a European reseller network.

Product overview

NEDCON is an industrial storage solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of warehouse storage systems. The product lineup consists of three main categories: (1) Small goods storage including manual systems (flow racks, shelving), automated systems (Open Face miniload, Beamtype miniload), and robotic solutions (ROBORACK); (2) Pallet goods storage comprising manual systems (pallet racking, drive-in racking, pallet shuttle, pallet flow racks) and automated pallet racking; and (3) Other products including mezzanine floors, hanging goods systems, frame protectors, stiffeners, and the DEFENDER impact protection system. The company also provides a suite of reseller tools including the Smart Range standardized component line, CSA Tool for system configuration, Configurator for quick quotes, and an online Price List. NEDCON operates its own production facilities in Pardubice, Czech Republic, and Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA, enabling control over quality and delivery timelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flow racks Gravity-driven storage system suitable for First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory management, commonly used for small goods storage.
• Shelving system Cost-effective and modular storage system for small goods, offering flexible configuration options.
• Open Face miniload Automated storage system designed for high storage density of small items in bins or containers, operated by automated cranes.
• Beamtype miniload Automated system with flexible bin dimensions and compartment layout, featuring easy-click beam installation for efficient crane-based storage and retrieval of bins and cartons.
• ROBORACK Robot-operated storage system where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) handle bin and box storage and retrieval without being attached to the racking structure, offering scalable and fast ROI.
• Pallet racking Comprehensive, efficient, and secure pallet storage system with direct aisle access for forklift operations, compliant with European and American standards.
• Drive-in racking Deep-lane storage system suitable for First In, Last Out (FILO) storage of identical palletized goods, maximizing space utilization.
• Pallet shuttle Semi-automated system that supports both FIFO and LIFO handling, with shuttle technology operating within the racking structure.
• Pallet flow racks Gravity-driven system enabling high storage capacity and turnover rates for palletized goods.
• Automated pallet racking Custom-designed automated storage system for any type of warehouse crane and pallet shuttle, maximizing storage capacity through taller racking than traditional systems.
• Mezzanine floors Intermediate floors creating additional floor space within existing warehouse areas, allowing doubled storage capacity with customizable load capacity from 300 to 1500 kg/m2 and spans up to 10 meters.
• Hanging goods systems Efficient storage and distribution system for hanging clothing on rails, integrable with trolley or conveyor systems for both manual and fully automated warehouses.
• DEFENDER Impact Protection System Free-standing impact protector preventing forklift or pallet damage to uprights and base plates, available in three strength levels (800, 1500, and 3000 Joules) with reinforcement lips and ribs design.
• Stiffener Cost-effective profile that reinforces uprights against forklift impacts up to 4.5 tons, featuring triangular guide profile with bolted connection for optimal force distribution.
• Frame protectors Free-standing collision protection for corner uprights that conducts forklifts away from racking and absorbs impact, compliant with European standards.
• Smart Range Standardized component selection covering 98% of market demands, enabling rapid assembly with parts immediately available from stock and 72-hour delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 32 meters building height capability for automated pallet storage
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• voestalpineminorOthersMentioned in website navigation but no specific partnership details available in source material. May be a parent company or strategic investor.
• System Integrators (Fashion Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDCON works closely with system integrators in the fashion industry for hanging goods systems. Engineers collaborate with customers to design optimal clothing storage setups with seamless integration with existing logistics systems.
• Automated Storage System IntegratorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDCON collaborates with system integrator partners to design automated pallet storage systems. Engineers focus on safety, functionality, and maximum efficiency, resulting in systems adapted to customer logistics processes and meeting high tolerance requirements for cranes and/or shuttles.
• WitroncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner for automated warehouse storage solutions. Featured in NEDCON project showcases for automated pallet racking installations.
• KnappcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner for automated warehouse storage solutions. Featured in NEDCON project showcases.
• VanderlandecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWarehouse automation and logistics systems integrator partner featured in NEDCON customer logo showcase.
• TGW GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWarehouse automation partner featured in NEDCON project imagery for automated storage systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stow International: Belgian-headquartered industrial pallet racking manufacturer, part of the Constructor Group. Directly comparable product portfolio (pallet racking, drive-in, shelving) and customer base across Europe; Stow is NEDCON's closest head-to-head competitor in warehouse storage systems.
• Mecalux: Spanish manufacturer of industrial racking, shelving, and automated warehouse solutions with pan-European and Latin American presence. Closely comparable scope spanning manual and automated storage systems, similar mid-market to enterprise customer profile.
• SSI Schäfer: German-headquartered intralogistics specialist manufacturing pallet racking, shelving, miniload AS/RS, and automated storage systems. Directly comparable on product breadth, customer verticals, and pan-European footprint; arguably larger and more integrated into full warehouse solutions.
• BSS (Böhm System): European industrial racking and shelving manufacturer with overlapping product lines in pallet racking and small-goods shelving. Comparable on materials handling equipment and customer segments in European distribution and manufacturing.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: German manufacturer of automated vertical carousels and rotary racking systems for small-parts storage. Comparable in the automated small-goods storage segment where NEDCON's Beamtype and Open Face miniload compete.
• Kardex: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage and retrieval systems, including vertical lift modules and rotary carousels. Comparable on automated small-goods storage and intralogistics; serves similar enterprise customers in Europe and North America.

Broad incumbents

• Constructor Group: Parent company of Stow International and other warehouse technology brands. A larger, broader industrial storage and intralogistics conglomerate with overlapping racking and shelving offerings; positions Constructor as a broader incumbent competitor to NEDCON.
• Daifuku: Japanese global leader in material handling systems, including automated storage and racking for warehouses, manufacturing, and airports. Overlaps with NEDCON in the automated pallet racking and conveyor-integrated storage space, but at much greater scale and breadth.

Emerging players

• AutoStore: Norwegian provider of cube-based automated storage using proprietary grid racking and AMR robots. Competes with NEDCON's ROBORACK and miniload offerings in small-goods automated storage; increasingly ships integrated racking + robot solutions to enterprise customers.

Others

• TGW Group: Austrian warehouse automation integrator and NEDCON's project partner. Overlaps as both a customer (purchasing racking for integrated solutions) and a competitor when TGW ships full automated warehouse systems including racking components to its own customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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