Merford Holding b.v.

Name

Merford Holding b.v.

Legal name

Merford Holding B.V.

Website

https://merford.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Merford Holding B.V. is a Dutch family-owned industrial noise control specialist founded in 1956, designing and manufacturing acoustic enclosures, customisable steel doors, ventilation silencers, and building acoustic systems for energy, HVAC, construction, and industrial clients across the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Noise Control and Acoustic Solutions

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC (Silencers/Isolation) (IMADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Industrial noise control
• Acoustic enclosures
• Steel acoustic doors
• Sound insulation products
• Acoustic engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product and Project Sales: Merford generates revenue through the sale of custom and series-produced acoustic products including enclosures, steel doors, silencers, acoustic materials, and modular systems. Additional revenue comes from project-based custom solutions involving design, manufacturing, and installation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merford designs, manufactures, and installs custom and series-produced acoustic noise control solutions — including acoustic enclosures, sound barriers, silencers, ventilation louvres, acoustic panels, and customizable M-series steel doors — for industrial installations, transformer stations, HVAC equipment, heat pumps, buildings, and OEM products. The company delivers projects end-to-end in-house, from engineering and sound modelling through manufacturing, installation, and service.

Product overview

Merford develops a broad portfolio of acoustic solutions, noise control products, and steel doors. The offering spans seven product categories: acoustic materials (panels, insulation), grilles and louvres (façade and ventilation), modular systems, M-series custom steel doors, series-produced enclosures, silencers, and sound-insulating building systems. Key products include the AKR 150 acoustic louvre, ACE and DICE enclosures for HVAC/heat pump noise reduction, the M-series M56 customizable steel door, SKS Panel industrial sound isolating system, Akotherm GG and Akotherm Original acoustic panels, NoiseTrap Blox for low-frequency ventilation noise, and Akoestipanel PF for integrated acoustic-thermal wall/ceiling insulation. Merford Inside represents OEM noise reduction integration. The company designs, manufactures, and installs solutions in-house using sound modelling, CFD analysis, and building physics expertise. Markets served include construction, energy, HVAC/climate, industry, education/sport/healthcare, government/defence, IT/data centres, public utilities, and retail/leisure/entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Merford Inside: Acoustic noise reduction solutions integrated into products
• Akoestikon
• NoiseTrap Blox

Products and services

• AKR 150 Weatherproof acoustic louvre designed for sound reduction and ventilation on building façades and loggias.
• ACE Low-frequency sound-insulating enclosure specifically designed for HVAC outdoor units such as heat pumps and air conditioning systems.
• DICE Sound-insulating outdoor enclosure for water pumps and air conditioning units, providing noise reduction for external installations.
• M-series M56 Steel door with customisable features, functions, sizes and accessories, suitable for acoustic and fire safety applications. BENOR-ATG certified with fire resistance EI1 60 in accordance with EN 1634-1:2014.
• SKS Panel Sound isolating and absorbing panel system designed for industrial applications, providing effective noise control in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Akotherm GG Sound-absorbing polyester-wool panel designed for aesthetic interior applications, combining acoustic performance with visual appeal.
• Akotherm Original Sound-absorbing and thermally insulating polyester-wool panel for building applications requiring both acoustic and thermal performance.
• NoiseTrap Blox Sound-insulating ventilation element designed to control low-frequency noise from transformer stations and similar installations.
• Akoestipanel PF Integrated system providing both acoustic and thermal insulation for walls and ceilings in commercial and residential buildings.
• Akoestikon Roof system for acoustic control, enabling events, performances, and lectures without disturbing neighbours in surrounding areas.
• Merford Inside Acoustic noise reduction solution integrated into OEM products such as heat pumps, making end products quieter and more comfortable for users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom acoustic solutions enable living alongside busy motorways while maintaining ventilation and comfort
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate.

• VMRGmoderateOthersMerford Special Doors is a member of VMRG, the industry association for the metal facade sector in the Netherlands. The VMRG quality mark confirms that their steel products meet strict quality requirements and are subject to regular independent inspections.
• ALUECOmoderateOthersMerford Special Doors is affiliated with ALUECO, the Dutch association for aluminium facade construction. The ALUECO quality mark confirms that their aluminium products meet recognised quality standards and are subject to regular independent inspections.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sound Seal: Manufacturer of acoustic panels, soundproof enclosures, and noise control products for industrial and architectural applications. Comparable product overlap with Merford's panels, modular systems, and industrial enclosures.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's acoustic ceiling and wall panel division, directly comparable to Merford's Akotherm and Akoestipanel product lines serving commercial building acoustic comfort. Overlaps in design-led acoustic building solutions for architects, contractors and consultants.
• IAC Acoustics: Industrial noise control specialist offering acoustic enclosures, barriers, silencers, and acoustic doors used in power, industrial, and HVAC applications. Highly comparable to Merford Noise Control's core offering of enclosures and silencers.
• Kinetics Noise Control: Manufacturer of vibration isolation, acoustic enclosures, and noise control products for HVAC, industrial, and building applications. Directly comparable to Merford's silencer, enclosure, and isolation product categories.
• Industrial Noise Control (INC): US-based industrial noise control manufacturer producing acoustic enclosures, barriers, panels, and silencers. Directly comparable to Merford Noise Control's core industrial product portfolio.
• Ventac: Acoustic silencer and noise control specialist serving HVAC, industrial, and marine applications. Directly comparable to Merford's silencer and ventilation noise control product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf Insulation: Global insulation manufacturer with acoustic mineral wool and panel products for buildings and HVAC. Broader and larger than Merford Acoustic Materials, with overlapping acoustic panel offerings.
• Rockwool: Global stone wool insulation manufacturer with significant acoustic insulation product lines serving building and industrial markets. Broader and larger than Merford, but a comparable supplier of acoustic materials for construction and industrial noise control.
• Kingspan: Global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated panels with acoustic performance for construction. Comparable to Merford's acoustic building systems and facade grille offerings, though at a much larger scale.

Others

• Aercoustics: Acoustic engineering consultancy providing design, testing, and noise control solutions across construction, energy, and transportation. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but works with similar end customers (grid operators, infrastructure developers) where Merford delivers the manufactured noise control product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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