What Lankhorst Engineered Products does

Lankhorst Engineered Products B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of thick-walled, recycled plastic products headquartered in Sneek, the Netherlands, founded in 1803 as a rope-making firm. Since 1975 the company has redirected its polymer expertise into upcycling production waste into durable infrastructure products under the KLP® (Kunststof Lankhorst Product) brand, using proprietary thick-walled injection moulding technology capable of wall thicknesses from 5 mm to 250 mm and shot weights from 0.5 kg to 250 kg. Output is organized into five operating divisions plus a flat-extrusion sub-brand: Coil Storage & Transport (steel coil chocks, RollStop, CoilWedge, Coil Transport Cradle, Coil Carrier Connect, Rollpallet, Storagebeams, Rollblocks, RollCradle, Slitcoil Carrier), Railway Solutions (KLP® Hybrid Polymer Sleepers in 100 and 200 Series, Turnout Bearers, Bridge Transoms), Infrastructure (jetties, bridges, retaining walls, sheet piles, RapidRetain), Offshore Solutions (VIV strakes, fairings, UraGuards, PE Guards, QuickGuards, bend restrictors, riser fins, FixFlex), and Custom Solutions, along with EKON® flat-die extrusion sheets. All products are produced at the single Sneek facility, now solar-powered, and the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 12856-2:2020, EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1, and TÜV Germany certifications.

Lankhorst generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of project-tailored, quote-priced hardware to industrial buyers worldwide, supported by a global representative network with named Regional Business Managers covering EMEA, the Americas, and rest-of-world for the offshore division. The customer base spans steel producers and service centers (e.g., Tata Steel, P.T.C. Logistics), railway infrastructure operators and government agencies (e.g., ProRail, with first KLP® sleeper installations in 2006), civil engineering and public-works buyers, offshore oil, gas, and wind developers, and bespoke polymer engineering clients. Since 2012 the company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of WireCo WorldGroup Inc., a global conglomerate in wire and synthetic rope, which provides financial backing and global reach. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales cycles are engineering-led and consultative, with value propositions centered on 50+ year service life, 100% recycled and recyclable feedstock, and total-cost-of-ownership advantages over timber, concrete, and steel alternatives.

Name

Lankhorst Engineered Products

Legal name

Lankhorst Engineered Products

Website

https://lankhorst-ep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1803

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lankhorst Engineered Products is a Dutch manufacturer of thick-walled recycled plastic products under the KLP® brand, serving steel, railway, civil infrastructure, offshore energy, and custom industrial customers worldwide from its Sneek, Netherlands facility since 1803.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Plastic Products

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Pallets, Bins, Totes & Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) (IMAHABAG)

Keywords

• Recycled plastic products
• Thick-walled polymer engineering
• Coil storage systems
• Hybrid polymer sleepers
• Offshore protection solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sneek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. KLP® Coil Storage & Transport Systems: Sale of specialized plastic storage and transport solutions for steel coils, including systems like RollStop, CoilWedge, Storageblocks, and transport cradles. Products are manufactured in Sneek, Netherlands and tailored to customer specifications. Solutions are sold directly to steel producers and service centers worldwide.
2. KLP® Railway Solutions: Sale of hybrid polymer sleepers, turnout bearers, and bridge transoms for railway infrastructure. Products are engineered for 50+ year service life and address environmental concerns around hardwood scarcity and creosote bans.
3. KLP® Infrastructure Solutions: Sale of plastic products for civil engineering, roadworks, water management, and public spaces including jetties, bridges, retaining walls, sheet piles, and street furniture. All products made from recycled plastic with environmental cost indicator calculations.
4. Offshore Engineering Solutions: Sale of offshore protection products including VIV strakes, fairings, cable guards, pipeline protection, and riser protection systems. Products are designed for subsea protection in demanding offshore environments.
5. Custom Solutions: Bespoke polymer engineering services including design, prototyping, tooling, and production of custom plastic components for unique industrial challenges. Services span from consultation through full-scale manufacturing, targeting diverse sectors including offshore energy, maritime, construction, rescue systems, industrial logistics, sewer systems, and nuclear/utilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lankhorst Engineered Products manufactures thick-walled plastic products from 100% recycled materials under its proprietary KLP® brand. The company serves steel coil storage, railway infrastructure, civil engineering, and offshore energy markets with products including coil storage and transport systems, hybrid polymer railway sleepers, jetties, bridges, retaining walls, and subsea protection devices. All products are produced in-house at the company's factory in Sneek, Netherlands, using proprietary thick-walled injection moulding technology developed since 1975.

Product overview

Lankhorst Engineered Products is a market leader in thick-walled plastic technology offering a diversified portfolio of sustainable plastic solutions across multiple divisions. The core product family is KLP® (Kunststof Lankhorst Product), a 100% recycled and fully recyclable thick-walled plastic material available in standard, glass fiber reinforced (KLP®-V), and steel reinforced (KLP®-S) variants. The product portfolio is organized into five divisions: (1) Coil Storage & Transport Solutions - featuring KLP® RollStop System, CoilWedge System, Coil Transport Cradle, Storageblocks/Oiltrays/Steelframes, Coil Carrier Connect, Slitcoil Carrier, Rollpallet, Storagebeams, Rollblocks, and RollCradle System for safe steel coil handling; (2) Railway Solutions - KLP® Hybrid Polymer Track Sleepers (100 Series with profiled design, 200 Series traditional rectangular), Turnout Bearers, and Bridge Transoms for sustainable rail infrastructure; (3) Infrastructure - KLP® Jetties, Bridges, Retaining Walls, RapidRetain, Combi Sheet Pile, KLP®-V Sheet Pile, and various street furniture products; (4) Offshore Solutions - VIV Strakes, Fairings, UraGuards, PE Guards, QuickGuards, Clearance Protection, Piggyback Blocks, Bend Restrictors, Riser Fins & Shims, and FixFlex for subsea protection; and (5) EKON® - flat-die-extrusion sheets in PE and PP materials. The company also offers Custom Solutions for specialized moulding and engineering challenges. All products are manufactured in Sneek, Netherlands using thick-walled injection moulding technology, with over 220 years of company history since founding in 1803.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLP: Kunststof Lankhorst Product - core brand for thick-walled plastic products including railway sleepers, infrastructure solutions, and coil storage systems made from 100% recycled materials
• KLP Rail
• KLP Infrastructure
• KLP Coil Storage
• KLP Offshore
• EKON
• KLP Custom Solutions

Products and services

• KLP® Material

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ year service life versus 8-12 years for oak sleepers, replacing 4-6 wooden installation cycles
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTata Steel partnered with Lankhorst to develop the KLP® Coil Carrier Connect - a safer and more efficient solution for transporting steel coils in ship cargo holds. The product was developed jointly and is described as five times safer than traditional methods. Tata Steel also uses KLP® RollStop and CoilWedge Systems at their facilities.
• P.T.C. LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.T.C. Logistics collaborated with Lankhorst on the development of the KLP® Coil Carrier Connect for safer, more efficient coil transport by barge. The partnership produced a solution proven in daily operations.
• EmpatecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpatec is a regional social workplace operating directly on Lankhorst's premises in Sneek. Many custom products are assembled in cooperation with Empatec, creating meaningful employment opportunities for people in the community while ensuring seamless integration in the production process.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dura Composites: UK supplier of recycled plastic and composite products for construction, rail, marine and utility infrastructure. Closely comparable product portfolio (structural profiles, walkways, sleepers) and recycled-material positioning targeting the same end customers as Lankhorst.
• Trex Company: US-listed leader in recycled-plastic composite decking and outdoor building products. Highly comparable business model: converts recycled plastic feedstock into durable, low-maintenance structural products sold through B2B and distribution channels for construction applications.
• Fiberon: Manufacturer of composite decking, railing and cladding from recycled materials. Comparable business model of converting recycled plastic into durable outdoor structural products with similar sustainability narrative and B2B distribution.
• Sicut Enterprises: UK manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber and piling products for rail, marine and civil engineering applications. Direct competitor in thick-walled recycled plastic railway sleepers and infrastructure products, with comparable 50+ year service life claims.
• Evertrak (formerly TieTek): Composite railway sleeper manufacturer serving Class I railroads in North America. Direct competitor in the polymer composite sleeper category, addressing the same hardwood replacement and lifecycle cost drivers that motivated Lankhorst Rail.
• Axion Structural Innovations (Ecoplastic): Recycled plastic structural products including railway sleepers, bridge timbers, and marine pilings. Most direct competitor to Lankhorst Rail and Lankhorst Infrastructure in North America, serving the same end-markets with similar recycled-polymer technology.

Regional players

• VDL Groep: Dutch industrial conglomerate with operations in plastics manufacturing, subsea protection and structural composites. Comparable as a Netherlands-based industrial plastics and offshore supplier serving similar European markets as Lankhorst, though with a different product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Global polymer engineering conglomerate with significant offshore protection, marine infrastructure and polymer solutions operations. Overlaps with Lankhorst Offshore (VIV suppression, cable/pipeline protection) and Lankhorst Rail at a portfolio level; broader in scope and far larger.
• Balmoral Comtec: Provider of buoyancy, protection and installation products for offshore oil, gas and renewable energy. Direct overlap with Lankhorst Offshore in cable protection, bend restrictors and subsea protection, with broader product portfolio and longer offshore track record.
• UPM-Kymmene: Finnish forest-products and biomaterials company with growing portfolio in recycled and bio-based composites, including some structural applications. Comparable in using recycled feedstock for industrial materials, though much broader across pulp, paper and biofuels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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