Hermeta

What Hermeta does

Hermeta is a privately held, family-owned Dutch aluminum manufacturer founded in 1932 and headquartered in Asperen, Netherlands, with operational roots extending to 1894. The company operates through three principal business units: Hermeta Metaalwaren (building hardware), Hermeta Interieur Partners (interior fit-out including modular wardrobes, lockers, and sanitary cubicles), and Hermeta Gevelbouw (engineered aluminum façades), supported by sub-brands such as Expolux and X'TENZ. Its activities span OEM hardware, institutional fit-outs, and large-area façade construction for construction, education, sport, healthcare, life-sciences, retail, hospitality, and security customers.

The company's technology platform centers on integrated aluminum processing at its 19,000 m² Asperen site, combining gravity die-casting, high-pressure die-casting, CNC machining, anodizing, powder coating, and Ultimaker-based 3D printing for prototyping and short-run production. Where batch economics favor it, semi-finished components are sourced from China and India, giving Hermeta a make-and-buy flexibility that protects margin on differentiated cast hardware while remaining cost-competitive on commodity SKUs. The product portfolio spans OEM hardware, modular storage systems (Gardelux, HerboLock, HerboKern), sanitary cubicles, interior fit-outs, and engineered aluminum façades.

Hermeta's go-to-market blends project-based sales — custom façades and interior fit-outs delivered to developers, institutions, and end-customers — with catalog distribution through hardware wholesalers, dealer networks, and DIY chains in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other markets. Long-tenured OEM relationships (railway supply dating to the 1950s, Dutch Police identification modules since 2010) provide a sticky embedded revenue base, while a dense certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA/SCC, Cradle to Cradle Silver, VMRG, SKG, NEN 6702, BREEAM-NL) supports specification in regulated and sustainability-tendered public projects. Pricing is primarily project- and contract-based for façades and interior fit-out, and SKU/catalog-based for hardware.

Name

Hermeta

Legal name

Hermeta Holding B.V.

Website

https://hermeta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hermeta is a privately held Dutch aluminum manufacturer founded in 1932 and based in Asperen, Netherlands. Through three operating subsidiaries it produces building hardware, modular wardrobe and locker systems, interior fit-outs, and engineered aluminum façades for construction, education, sport, healthcare, and OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Building Hardware and Façade Systems

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI), Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM)

Keywords

• Aluminum hardware manufacturing
• Modular wardrobe systems
• Façade construction services
• Interior fit-out solutions
• Sanitary partition walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Asperen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom and special aluminum products: Customer-specific solutions (OEM-style) for industries such as bus and train (e.g. Dutch Railway, Den Oudsten bussen), Police Netherlands (identification modules since 2010), Gispen office chair bases, Lips locker doors, Incompany sanitary enclosures. Built on Hermeta's own casting, profile processing, anodizing, and assembly capabilities. One-time project/manufacturing revenue.
2. Façade construction projects: Aluminum façade elements (frames, windows, doors, balcony constructions, façade panels, curtain walls) delivered as design-and-build projects (UAV-GC) including design, production, assembly, glass placement and testing. Sold direct to construction/architect clients.
3. Interior design and custom interiors: Maatwerk (custom) interior design for sectors including education, health, sport & recreation: wardrobe furniture, pantries and kitchens, counters, DecoLock lockers, HerboKern wall cladding, HerboTop vanities. Includes advice, design & engineering and material/sustainability guidance.
4. Building and furniture hardware catalogue: Standardized aluminium hardware products (hooks & coat racks, handrail brackets, pull handles/cupboard knobs, push pads & door checks, wall mounting systems, ash trays/garbages, fall protection) distributed via dealers, wholesalers and DIY chains worldwide. Revenue from unit sales of catalogue items.
5. Gardelux wardrobe systems and benches: Modular aluminium wardrobe and bench systems (Gardelux 1, 2, Colorline, Allure, Dock, Benches, 2250 Original, Gear) sold to better hardware trade, catalog sellers and project furnishers. Meets sustainable procurement criteria for office furniture.
6. Expolux exhibition floor system: Prefab modular exhibition floor (Expolux) supplied to exhibition builders (e.g. Expofloor used at Ferdinand Porsche Heritage Expo in Brussels), with aluminium profiles, treated steel adjustable feet, and accessories including wheelchair ramp.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hermeta manufactures and supplies aluminum building and furniture hardware (hooks, coat racks, handrail brackets, pull handles, push pads, fall protection), modular Gardelux wardrobe/coat rack/bench systems, HerboLock HPL locker systems, HerboKern sanitary cubicles and partition walls, custom interior fit-outs, and complete aluminum façade construction delivered as design-and-build (UAV-GC) projects. Its products serve OEMs, construction/architecture firms, public-sector clients, and hardware trade channels domestically and worldwide, with manufacturing integrated at its Asperen facility plus selective make-and-buy sourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gardelux: Coat rack and wardrobe system family including Gardelux 1, Gardelux 2, Gardelux Dock, Gardelux Allure, Gardelux Colorline, Gardelux 2250 Original, Gardelux Gear, Gardelux OoaK, and Gardelux benches, supplied worldwide via hardware retailers, catalog sellers and project furnishers.
• HerboLock
• HerboKern
• Expolux

Products and services

• Gardelux 1 Coat Rack System Modular, indestructible coat rack system built from round anodized aluminum tubes used as hook carrier and hat shelf; supplied in any length with types 1–13; meets criteria for sustainable office furniture procurement. Targeted at offices, public buildings and project furnishers worldwide.
• Gardelux 2 Coat Rack System Coat rack system with strong, clear aluminum tubing lines combined with black hooks and wall supports (also a white/aluminum variant); modular with types 1–12, available in any length, compatible with mirrors, benches, umbrella stands and free-standing coat racks. For offices, public buildings and project furnishers.
• Gardelux Colorline Coat Rack System Round-shape coat rack with curved tubes, hat shelf, coat hooks and hangers; available in silk grey, matt black and accent colors with custom RAL on request; types 4, 5 and 8 supplied to customer length (max 4000 mm). For modern offices, hospitality and public environments.
• Gardelux Allure Coat Rack System Coat rack system with oval-shaped tube and colored accent strips, black plastic caps and hooks; profiles matt silver anodized with accents in black, blue, beech or cherry veneer; available up to 5000 mm (wood veneer up to 3000 mm); single- or double-sided free-standing frames. For premium office and hospitality interiors.
• Gardelux Dock Coat Rack System Coat rack with aluminum frame and transparent Netweave inlay (100% polyester thread enclosed by synthetic fibers, in black or white); standard length 1036 mm with 15 coat hooks (8 front, 7 back); designed to return to original shape after use. For modern offices and public spaces.
• Gardelux Benches Modular bench systems supplied as wall model, floor model or combined with a Gardelux wardrobe; seats in varnished hardwood or anodized aluminum, with HPL or other woods optional; standard lengths 115 and 215 cm, custom lengths; types 1–6. For cloakrooms, changing rooms and public interiors.
• Gardelux Coat Stands Collection of free-standing coat stands built on the Gardelux platform, comprising the Gardelux OoaK, Gardelux 2250 Original, Gardelux Gear and Gardelux Allure variants. For offices, hospitality and home use.
• HerboLock Solid Locker System Secure locker system built from moisture-resistant High Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels, aluminum multi-functional profiles and stainless steel components; types 1–5, Z and safety-deposit boxes; colour and scratch resistant, available in many standard colours and dimensions; compatible with electronic, coin-return, coin-retain and cylindrical locks. For swimming pools, sports facilities, offices, schools and hospitals.
• HerboLock Solid Plus Locker System Enhanced locker version with inner doors for extra burglary protection; configurable bases with/without bench, electronic connections, ventilation integration and accessories including USB and 220 V connections and LED lighting. For high-security environments such as hospitals, fitness clubs, wellness resorts and schools.
• HerboKern Solid Cubicle System Timeless toilet, changing and shower cubicles made of solid colour, scratch- and dirt-resistant HPL panels with low-maintenance aluminum and stainless steel accessories; rebated doors available raised or lowered, on adjustable feet or free-hanging. For intensive-use moist wash, changing and toilet rooms.
• HerboKern Solid Plus Cubicle System Luxury cubicle variant with flawless façade, aluminum door frames with sound-proofing strips and soft self-securing doors via ingenious hinge mechanism; massive HPL panels in many colours, flexible dimensions and accessories. For premium sanitary environments in offices, hotels and public buildings.
• HerboKern Secure Cubicle System Safety-oriented cubicle partition wall with finger-protective round hinge sides and soft-closing doors via ingenious hinge mechanism; built from solid HPL panels with aluminum and stainless steel components. For daycare, schools, swimming pools and other safety-critical public environments.
• HerboKern Secure Plus Cubicle System Premium safety variant of HerboKern Secure with round, complete finger-protective hinge sides on HPL solid-panel sanitary enclosures plus soft-closing door; suitable for daycare, schools and swimming pools where safety is paramount.
• Hermeta Blackline Catalogue Catalogue product line consolidating all black-finished Hermeta products (e.g., wardrobe tube 1019-18 in matt black) for hardware retailers, wholesalers and project furnishers.
• Doorvalbeveiliging (Vast en Zeker) Window Fall Protection Hermeta's proprietary window fall protection system (Doorvalbeveiliging "Vast en Zeker") able to absorb impact loads with kinetic energy of 0.5 kNm per NEN 6702; all aluminum components, available in standard anodized or RAL 9010 white, with standardized article numbers 3650, 3670, 3675, 3679. For residential and commercial windows.
• Expolux Exhibition Floor System Prefab modular exhibition floor using aluminium frames and adjustable feet, laid by one person with cordless screwdriver; integrated allowance for water, drains and electricity without special fittings; accessories include wheelchair ramp. For exhibition builders, museums and event organizers.
• Hermeta Façade Construction (Design-and-Build) Design-and-build (UAV-GC) aluminum façade construction service including aluminium frames, windows, doors, balcony constructions, façade panels and curtain walls; BIM-based process with LEAN/Six Sigma teamwork; assembly and glass placement responsibility; BREEAM-NL Outstanding delivery on Life Sciences Incubator Utrecht. For architects, construction firms and developers.
• Hermeta Custom Interior Design (Interieur Partners) Custom interior design (maatwerk) service for education, health, sport & recreation sectors, including wardrobe furniture, pantries and kitchens, counters, DecoLock lockers, HerboKern wall cladding and HerboTop vanities; includes advice, design & engineering and material/sustainability guidance. For institutional and public-sector projects.
• Custom OEM Aluminum Components Customer-specific OEM aluminum solutions including waste bins, ashtrays, hooks, pull handles, push pads, back/arm rests, tables, identification modules, office chair bases, locker doors, sanitary enclosures and luggage supporters; built on Hermeta's casting, profile processing, anodizing and assembly capabilities. For OEMs and government organizations.
• Gardelux D.I.Y. Concept Design-It-Yourself formula allowing customers to choose basic Gardelux range or develop special project wardrobes/coat racks directly with Hermeta using finest materials. For end consumers and small-project furnishers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% lower energy consumption than Dutch building decree required
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DNV-GLcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDNV-GL periodically verifies Hermeta's ISO 9001 quality management, VCA/SCC safety management and ISO 14001 environmental management systems — issuing and auditing the certificates published on the website.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• WICONA (Hydro brand): European aluminum building systems brand of Norsk Hydro serving façade, window and door applications; competes head-to-head with Hermeta Gevelbouw in the same European specification channel.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminum façade, window and door systems manufacturer with comparable product range to Hermeta Gevelbouw, including design-and-build project delivery across Europe.
• Häfele: German family-owned furniture fittings, architectural hardware and aluminum products distributor/manufacturer; comparable catalogue-hardware and wardrobe-system business to Hermeta Metaalwaren and Gardelux.
• Sorba Projects: Dutch interior fit-out and project furnishing specialist serving the same education, sport, healthcare and public-sector verticals as Hermeta Interieur Partners with comparable locker/cubicle solutions.
• Aluk Group: Aluminum window, door and curtain wall systems company serving residential and commercial projects across Europe — directly comparable product category and channel to Hermeta Gevelbouw.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: German global leader in aluminum and steel façade/window systems; broader portfolio than Hermeta but directly comparable in the high-end façade construction segment and already referenced as a partner on the LSI Utrecht project.
• Tyman: UK-listed building products group including hardware brands (ERA, Yale, Schlegel); comparable catalogue building-hardware business to Hermeta Metaalwaren but at significantly larger scale.
• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish global leader in locks and access solutions; competes with Hermeta HerboLock in locker locking systems and with the broader Hermeta hardware range in institutional security hardware.

Emerging players

• Forbo International: Swiss flooring and interior products group with adjacent fit-out solutions in commercial interiors; partial overlap with Hermeta Interieur Partners' project furnishers and renovation work.

Regional players

• MHB Metaal: Dutch metal façade and building envelope specialist with overlapping Dutch project portfolio to Hermeta Gevelbouw, including retail and commercial façade renovations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hermeta_Groep
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hermeta

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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