What Royal Eijkelkamp does

Royal Eijkelkamp B.V. is a Dutch privately held manufacturer of specialized equipment for soil and water research, founded in 1911 as a village blacksmith and headquartered in Giesbeek, Netherlands. The company designs, produces, and sells sonic drilling rigs, Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) systems, sensors, samplers, augers, groundwater pumps, and laboratory instruments to customers in construction, infrastructure, environmental, agricultural, and government sectors. Its core technological differentiator is a proprietary 150 Hz high-frequency sonic drilling platform refined over 30+ years, complemented by the integrated Drill'n CPT add-on and SonicCPT technology that allow drilling and CPT on a single rig with continuous, real-time data output. Wholly-owned subsidiaries Eijkelkamp North America Inc. (Wilmington, NC) and Eijkelkamp GeoPoint SoilSolutions (Sassenheim, NL) support regional sales, alongside a global distributor network covering 70+ countries and 5 continents. Following a 2024 merger and the Fraste acquisition, the company has expanded into conventional drilling for water well, foundation, geothermal, and mineral exploration applications. The business runs on a quote-based, multi-year contract model spanning one-time equipment sales (rigs, sensors, pumps), recurring consumables, usage-based rentals, training through the Royal Eijkelkamp Academy, and maintenance services. Digital infrastructure includes the ROAK Data-as-a-Service platform for water-sector data aggregation, the Sonic Select offline-capable tooling web app, and the Eijkelkamp Service Assistant for remote equipment support. The company is led by co-owner and CEO Huug Eijkelkamp and reports 101–250 employees; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Royal Eijkelkamp

Legal name

Royal Eijkelkamp B.V.

Website

https://royaleijkelkamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Royal Eijkelkamp is a Dutch manufacturer (founded 1911) of proprietary sonic drilling rigs, CPT systems, and IoT soil/water sensors, serving construction, infrastructure, environmental, and government clients across 70+ countries via direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Giesbeek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drilling Equipment Sales: Sale of sonic drilling rigs, CPT equipment, and accessories including drill rigs (PRS 70, SRS 120, CRS 140, CRS 170, MRS 200, LRS 275, LRS 355), tooling, and drilling accessories.
2. Monitoring Equipment and Sensors: Sale of sensors and probes for water level, soil moisture, water quality, weather, and flow measurement. Includes data communication and management systems with modems and web portal access.
3. Field Consumables and Laboratory Equipment: Ongoing sales of consumable products including monitoring wells, well protection materials, bentonite, filter sand, water sampling consumables, and laboratory equipment for soil and water analysis.
4. Training and Education Services: Royal Eijkelkamp Academy provides training courses in soil and water research, Cone Penetration Testing, and Sonic Drilling. Training calendar shows scheduled courses throughout 2026.
5. Maintenance and Service: Service offerings including maintenance for field and laboratory equipment, sonic drilling rigs, CPT cones and modules, and CPT rigs. Also includes Eijkelkamp Service Assistant and Smart Monitoring Services.
6. Rental Equipment: Soil and water research equipment available for rental, providing flexibility for temporary or project-based needs.
7. Groundwater Pumps: Sale of groundwater pumps including impulse pumps, piston pumps, and screw impeller pumps for various water sampling applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Royal Eijkelkamp develops, manufactures, and supplies specialized equipment for soil and water research worldwide. The portfolio centers on proprietary 150 Hz sonic drilling rigs, cone penetration testing (CPT) systems, field sensors and IoT-enabled monitoring platforms, hand augers and sampling tools, laboratory instruments, and related consumables, complemented by training and maintenance services.

Product overview

Royal Eijkelkamp offers a comprehensive integrated portfolio of soil and water research solutions centered on specialized drilling and monitoring equipment. The core offering comprises multiple sonic drill rig models (PRS 70, SRS 120, SRS 120 DUO, CRS 140, CRS 170, LRS 275, LRS 275 DUO, LRS 355) using proprietary high-frequency 150 Hz resonance technology for soil penetration with minimal sample disturbance. The portfolio integrates CPT (Cone Penetration Testing) capabilities through the Drill'n CPT add-on system and SonicCPT technology. Supporting the drill rigs is an extensive ecosystem of tooling, sampling equipment (Edelman augers, gouge augers, undisturbed core samplers), laboratory instruments, field consumables, and sensors (water level, soil moisture, weather, flow measurement). Digital infrastructure includes the ROAK data platform (DaaS for water sector), Sonic Select digital catalog app, and Smart Monitoring services with remote sensors communicating via IoT. The company also provides training through Royal Eijkelkamp Academy and equipment maintenance services. Following a 2023 brand refresh, the portfolio also incorporates the Fraste conventional drilling brand acquired for expanded market coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROAK: Data platform for the global water sector providing DaaS (Data as a Service) solutions
• Sonic Select
• InnoFields
• Soil Valley
• NL-FSA
• Water Works
• Fraste

Products and services

• PRS 70 Sonic Drill Rig Entry-level sonic drill rig equipped with PowerRotoSonic 22K drill head (70 HP), designed for undisturbed samples and faster drilling with a compact, maneuverable design. Targeted at geotechnical and environmental drilling contractors.
• SRS 120 Sonic Drill Rig Compact sonic drill rig with SmallRotoSonic 34K drill head (120 HP) offering a small footprint with high productivity acceleration for drilling and sampling operations. For drilling services firms and geotechnical contractors.
• SRS 120 DUO Sonic Drill Rig Dual-head sonic drill rig combining the SmallRotoSonic drill head with a four-speed rotation head, enabling easy switching between sonic and rotary drilling modes.
• CRS 140 Sonic Drill Rig Multi-purpose sonic rig with separate swivel and CompactRotoSonic 34K drill head (140 HP), relatively small yet powerful for various overburden conditions.
• CRS 170 Sonic Drill Rig Compact yet powerful sonic drill rig with separate swivel and CompactRotoSonic 34K drill head (170 HP), featuring a rod manipulator on side of rig.
• LRS 275 Sonic Drill Rig Large sonic drill rig with LargeRotoSonic 50K drill head (275 HP) delivering maximum drill speed, capacity, and productivity boost while remaining relatively compact.
• LRS 275 DUO Sonic Drill Rig Dual-head large sonic rig combining LargeRotoSonic drill head with four-speed rotation head, enabling sonic drilling in all overburden types and proving bedrock.
• LRS 355 Sonic Drill Rig Largest model with LargeRotoSonic 50K drill head (355 HP), enabling deeper drilling with larger diameter high-quality samples and fully automated rod/casing handler.
• Drill'n CPT (DN 200) System Add-on system for Royal Eijkelkamp drill rigs that fits in the breakout clamp, allowing quick switching from drilling to performing continuous CPT with real-time data, unlike discrete interval downhole systems.
• SonicCPT Technology Advanced CPT technology combining sonic drilling experience with cone penetration testing, using vibratory energy to reduce friction along CPT rods and break down stiff soil layers. Available as an add-on to Sonic drill rigs and most Royal Eijkelkamp CPT rigs.
• Soil and Water Research Equipment Comprehensive range including hand augers (Edelman auger), gouge augers, undisturbed core samplers, machine-operated auger sets, groundwater pumps, water samplers, bailers, water level meters, current velocity meters, water quality meters, test kits, and laboratory equipment for soil analysis.
• Smart Monitoring Solutions Comprehensive monitoring solution combining IoT-enabled sensors, data communication, and validation services for continuous soil and water data collection. Includes water level sensors, soil moisture sensors, weather sensors, evaporation measurement, flow measurement, multiparameter meters, and algae monitoring.
• ROAK Data Platform Data management and monitoring platform providing Data as a Service (DaaS) for the global water sector. Hosts water sector data collected from Smart Monitoring networks.
• Sonic Select Digital Catalog Web-based digital catalog (Tooling Web App) for sonic tooling, providing full access to the tooling range with offline capability and integrated order form for placing orders without internet connection.
• Royal Eijkelkamp Academy Training Professional training programs covering soil and water research methods, cone penetration testing (CPT) operations, and sonic drilling techniques, with classroom and field training courses.
• Eijkelkamp Service Assistant Remote diagnostic and support service for maintaining equipment including field and laboratory instruments, sonic drilling rigs, CPT cones and modules.
• Fraste Conventional Drilling Rigs Conventional drilling rig brand offered by Royal Eijkelkamp North America, covering water well drilling, foundation drilling, geotechnical drilling, geothermal drilling, and mineral exploration drilling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sonic drilling reduces friction on drill string, requiring less power to achieve same effect as conventional drilling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PureTerracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with PureTerra. This partnership was announced in the news and recognition section of the Royal Eijkelkamp website, indicating a collaborative relationship for providing water-related solutions.
• FrastemajorTechnology or IntegrationFraste is a conventional drilling rig manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in design and construction of drilling rigs. Royal Eijkelkamp North America offers Fraste rigs as part of their product portfolio, combining sonic and conventional drilling capabilities. Fraste has grown into one of the biggest drilling rig manufacturers in the world.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geoprobe Systems: Geoprobe Systems is a US-based direct competitor in sonic and direct-push drilling rigs for geotechnical and environmental site investigation. It offers competing product lines such as the 7822DT and is one of the closest functional peers to Royal Eijkelkamp in sonic drilling for soil sampling.
• Fraste: Fraste is an Italian conventional drilling rig manufacturer that has been acquired by Royal Eijkelkamp. It serves water well, foundation, geotechnical, geothermal, and mineral exploration drilling — directly comparable to Royal Eijkelkamp's expanded product portfolio post-acquisition.
• Geomil Equipment: Geomil Equipment is a Dutch manufacturer of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) systems, directly comparable to Royal Eijkelkamp's CPT product line. It serves geotechnical site investigation with overlapping technology and customer base.
• Vertek CPT: Vertek is a US-based manufacturer of CPT cones, push systems, and data acquisition equipment for geotechnical investigation. It competes directly with Royal Eijkelkamp's Drill'n CPT and SonicCPT offerings in the CPT equipment market.
• AMS Inc. AMS Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of soil sampling and monitoring equipment including hand augers, core samplers, and groundwater monitoring products — directly overlapping with Royal Eijkelkamp's traditional soil and water research equipment portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear is a global drilling services and equipment manufacturer serving mineral exploration, geotechnical, and environmental drilling. As a much larger incumbent with broad product lines, it competes with Royal Eijkelkamp in sonic and rotary drilling rigs for geotechnical applications.
• Epiroc: Epiroc (formerly part of Atlas Copco) is a major mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer with drilling rigs serving geotechnical and exploration markets. Its scale, R&D budget, and global dealer network make it a formidable incumbent competitor to Royal Eijkelkamp's specialty drilling offering.
• Bauer Group: Bauer Group is a global construction and foundation engineering specialist offering drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical applications. As a much larger established player, it competes with Royal Eijkelkamp in foundation drilling and ground investigation equipment.

Emerging players

• Kejr Inc. Kejr Inc. is a smaller US-based manufacturer of direct-push and sonic drilling rigs for environmental and geotechnical applications. It is a niche competitor with partial overlap to Royal Eijkelkamp's sonic and direct-push drilling offerings.
• Stevens Water Monitoring Systems: Stevens Water Monitoring Systems manufactures water quality and level sensors for environmental monitoring applications. It is comparable to Royal Eijkelkamp's Smart Monitoring portfolio in the IoT-enabled water and soil sensor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RoyalEijkelkamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/Royal.Eijkelkamp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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