Imatech

What Imatech does

Imatech BV is a privately held, family-owned electrotechnical distributor founded in 1973 in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region by the Haverkamp family to supply seagoing vessels with specialist electrical components. Today it sells a catalog of 15,000+ in-stock SKUs spanning cables, automation, lighting, batteries, instrumentation, ex-proof/ATEX equipment, refrigeration, fire and alarm, signalling, switchgear, UPS, test and measurement, and professional galley/laundry equipment, with brand authorizations from Belimo, Danfoss, Electrolux Professional, Sopex (LED lighting), Cellpower (batteries), UTV Cavi (cables), DNH (loudspeakers), Fluke, Calex, Victron, and Schneider. A strategic partnership with RS Components extends the catalog to over one million additional products. Imatech serves three primary verticals: Cruise & Ferry (175+ vessels, 6,500+ orders per year, 35+ trusted partners), Deepsea Shipping (cargo ships and tankers) and Offshore (80+ clients across oil-and-gas platforms and renewable energy installations).

Imatech is not a developer of proprietary technology but a specialist distributor whose core operating assets are inventory depth and procurement-portal integration. Its 15,000+ items are held at the Hellevoetsluis (Rotterdam-area) headquarters for immediate shipment, and orders are processed via email, phone, or six integrated marine procurement platforms — ShipServ, ProcureShip, Source2Sea, Sertica, SIS Commerce and PAL-eConnect. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed; the digital catalog is gated behind registered-customer login. Scale metrics reported by the company include 21,000+ orders per year, 2,000+ deliveries per month and 3,000+ vessels supplied annually. Operations are delivered from three wholly owned locations: the Netherlands HQ (Christiaan Huygensweg 24, 3225 LD Hellevoetsluis), a Manila back office established in 2011, and a Singapore sales office established in 2016.

Imatech holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, IMPA 2025 supplier membership, Achilles Silver pre-qualification in the Global Energy category, and operates as a GDPR-compliant data controller. The team numbers roughly 50 professionals, with current leadership under CEO Erling Haverkamp — who assumed the role in 2001 from his parents, continuing third-generation family ownership — alongside Ronald den Broeder on the management team. The business is privately held with no institutional or venture funding identified and no public listing, and its scale-of-operations narrative is built around family-business continuity, half a century of technical expertise and a 24/7 support commitment rather than around size or market share.

Name

Imatech

Legal name

Imatech BV

Website

https://imatech.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imatech is a Netherlands-based, family-owned electrotechnical distributor founded in 1973, supplying 15,000+ marine and offshore products — cables, automation, lighting, batteries and ex-proof equipment — to cruise, deepsea, and offshore operators globally through three offices and integrated procurement portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hellevoetsluis

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Imatech generates revenue through the sale of electrotechnical products including electrical components, electronics, automation, instrumentation, cables, lighting, batteries, and explosion-proof equipment. Sales are transaction-based with quotes provided for specific requests. The company maintains large stock inventory for immediate delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imatech is a B2B distributor of electrotechnical products, electronics, automation and instrumentation for the marine and offshore sectors. The company maintains a stock inventory of more than 15,000 products from authorized brands, plus access to over a million products via its partnership with RS Components, and sells through direct channels as well as major marine procurement portals such as ShipServ, ProcureShip and Source2Sea.

Product overview

Imatech is a marine and offshore electrotechnical supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering is a digital product catalog containing over 15,000 products including electrical components, electronics, automation systems, and instrumentation. The company serves three main sectors: Cruise & Ferry, Deepsea, and Offshore. Authorized brands include Electrolux Professional, UTV CAVI, Sopex, Cellpower, DNH, and Belimo. As the official partner of RS Components, Imatech provides access to over a million additional products. Products are organized into categories including Actuators, Batteries, Cables & Accessories, Ex-Proof & ATEX, Fire & Alarm, Frequency Drives, Fuses, Instrumentation, Insulation, Lamps, Lighting, Laundry & Galley, Refrigeration, Signalling, Switch & Wiring, Test & Measurement, Tools, and UPS & Power Supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imatech Product Catalog Digital product catalog containing more than 15,000 electrotechnical, electronic, automation and instrumentation products for marine and offshore applications, with features including easy search, current technical information, and stock-based delivery. Access is restricted to registered customers only.
• Authorized Brand Distribution (Electrolux Professional, UTV Cavi, Sopex, Cellpower, DNH, Belimo, Danfoss, RS Pro, Fluke, Calex, Victron) Official distribution of electrotechnical brands covering galley/laundry equipment (Electrolux Professional), high-performance cables (UTV Cavi), LED lighting (Sopex, Calex), batteries (Cellpower), loudspeakers (DNH), automation and HVAC (Belimo), frequency drives and refrigeration (Danfoss), professional tools (RS Pro), test & measurement (Fluke), and power solutions (Victron).
• RS Components Marine & Offshore Partner Program Through Imatech's official partnership with RS (RS Components) for the marine and offshore sectors, customers can source over a million additional products beyond Imatech's own stocked inventory, with Imatech handling logistics, documentation, and customer service.
• Multi-Portal Procurement Integration Service Service for handling RFQ submission, order processing, and documentation delivery through major marine procurement portals (ShipServ, ProcureShip, Source2Sea, Sertica, SIS Commerce, PAL-eConnect) plus custom buyer portals, enabling ship owners and offshore operators to order using their preferred procurement system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ orders processed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ShipServcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading global marine procurement platform connecting trusted suppliers with shipowners and offshore operators worldwide. Imatech is fully integrated with ShipServ for RFQ processing and order management.
• ProcureShipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital procurement network enabling efficient sourcing between certified marine suppliers and professional buyers. Imatech handles orders through this platform.
• Source2SeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational maritime sourcing platform linking reliable suppliers to shipowners, managers and offshore companies. Imatech is an active supplier on this platform.
• SerticasupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdditional procurement system with which Imatech has experience handling RFQs, order processing, and documentation.
• SIS CommercesupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarine procurement platform where Imatech processes orders and manages documentation.
• PAL-eConnectsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCustom procurement portal where Imatech has integration experience for order processing.
• RS (RS Components)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of RS for marine and offshore sectors. Imatech has special agreement with RS providing access to over a million products in addition to their own 15,000+ in-stock items.
• BelimosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Belimo products - actuators and valves for HVAC and marine applications.
• SopexsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Sopex - LED lighting solutions engineered for harsh marine environments.
• UTV CavisupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of UTV Cavi - high-performance cables including reeling, medium voltage, festoon, and spreader cables for industrial and offshore applications.
• Electrolux ProfessionalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Electrolux Professional - galley and laundry equipment for maritime environments.
• CellpowersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Cellpower - batteries and energy solutions for peak shaving, off-grid power, and energy optimization.
• DanfosssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWell-known brand carried by Imatech for frequency drives and refrigeration components.
• RS ProsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted brand in professional tools and equipment for marine applications.
• FlukesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted brand for test and measurement equipment.
• CalexsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand carried for marine LED lamps and lighting solutions.
• VictronsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand for power solutions and inverters carried in the product range.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• W&O Supply: US-based marine parts and equipment distributor supplying electrical, mechanical, and engineered products to commercial marine customers. Closely comparable to Imatech as a multi-brand marine parts distributor serving global shipowners and offshore operators with a stock-and-quote model.
• AMI Marine: UK-based marine electronics and electrical equipment supplier with global distribution to commercial shipping and offshore. Comparable to Imatech as a specialist distributor focused on marine-grade electrical and electronic products, with a similar B2B technical-sales model.
• R&M Marine Group: Marine electrical and automation solutions provider serving offshore, commercial shipping, and energy customers. Comparable to Imatech in its focus on electrotechnical products and engineered solutions for harsh marine environments.
• Graham Group: UK-based marine electrical engineering and supply company serving commercial shipping, naval, and offshore clients. Comparable to Imatech in product scope (switchgear, lighting, cables, automation) and customer overlap in European maritime markets.
• Velmar AS: Norwegian marine electrical and automation distributor serving shipyards, shipowners, and offshore operators in Northern Europe. Directly comparable to Imatech in product mix (cables, lighting, automation, ex-proof) and customer base across deepsea and offshore segments.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine systems and services company offering engines, propulsion, electrical systems, and lifecycle services. A broad incumbent in marine electrical and automation, overlapping with Imatech's customer base but serving a fundamentally different (system-integration) role.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Industrial electrical major with a dedicated marine division supplying power, automation, and propulsion systems to shipyards and shipowners. A broad incumbent in marine electrical systems that competes at the system level rather than the distribution level served by Imatech.
• MacGregor: Marine cargo and load-handling solutions provider (part of Cargotec/Hiab) serving shipyards, shipowners, and offshore operators globally. A broad incumbent that shares Imatech's maritime customer base and offshore focus, but operates in a different product category.
• Schneider Electric Marine: Industrial electrical and automation major with a marine practice supplying switchgear, power management, and automation. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps with several of Imatech's distributed brands, though Schneider sells direct while Imatech distributes complementary items.

Regional players

• Cavotec: Swiss-headquartered engineering group supplying power connection, automation, and electrification equipment for ports, ships, and offshore. Comparable in its marine electrification focus and customer base, though Cavotec is a manufacturer and primary supplier to the same vessel and offshore customers that Imatech serves at the distribution layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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