What Elesa+Ganter does

Elesa+Ganter B.V. is the Dutch sales and distribution subsidiary of the Elesa+Ganter joint venture, owned jointly by Italy's Elesa S.p.A. (technical plastics, founded 1932) and Germany's Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG (metal precision components, founded 1894). Headquartered at Spiegelstraat 17 in Nootdorp, the company originated as Drabbe in 1928, was acquired into the JV in 2018, and rebranded from Drabbe to Elesa+Ganter B.V. on 10 June 2022.

The company sells more than 100,000 standard machine and operating components — handwheels, clamping levers, handles, indicators, position counters, levelling feet, hinges including the patented CFSQ safety switch hinge, locking bolts, pneumatic power clamps (GN 864), tube clamp connectors, castors, magnets, conveyor components, linear-motion parts, vibration dampers, aluminium profiles, and vacuum components — to engineers in machine construction, food processing, interior and furniture building, agriculture, and metalworking. Differentiated product lines include SUPER-technopolymer components (glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide with corrosion and chemical resistance), the AE-V0 self-extinguishing series with UL 94 V0 certification, a Soft-Touch ergonomic line, and visually-detectable (VD) levelling feet for the food industry. The portfolio has earned 16 German Design Awards, 72 IF Design Awards, 20 Red Dot Design Awards, and 2 Compasso d'Oro awards.

Commercial operations combine a self-serve Dutch e-commerce webshop (elesa-ganter.nl) with 100,000+ SKUs, real-time stock indicators, CAD file downloads, free shipping above €250, and 30-day payment terms, alongside two named field account managers covering the south (Tim) and north (Jeroen) of the Netherlands, both supported by trade-show presence at Metstrade and ESEF Maakindustrie. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; product unit prices range from approximately €1.44 (STP spindles) to over €1,400 (industrial equipment), and a 2025 customer survey returned an 8.3/10 satisfaction score. The entity is privately held by the JV parents and has no independent funding rounds or external capital.

Name

Elesa+Ganter

Legal name

Elesa+Ganter B.V.

Website

https://elesa-ganter.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elesa+Ganter B.V. is the Dutch sales and distribution arm of the Elesa+Ganter joint venture (Italy's Elesa S.p.A. and Germany's Otto Ganter GmbH), supplying more than 100,000 standard machine and control components to engineers in machine construction, food processing, interior build, agriculture, and metalworking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Components

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Standard machine components
• Industrial machine parts
• Levelling feet
• Clamping levers
• Technopolymer components

Headquarters

HQ city

Nootdorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Machine Components: Direct sales of 100,000+ standard machine and operating parts including handwheels, handles, clamping levers, hinges, indicators, locking bolts, machine elements, couplings, leveling feet, and more. Products sold at unit prices with order discounts available. Customers can purchase as registered business accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Elesa+Ganter B.V. distributes and sells more than 100,000 standard machine and operating components—including handwheels, knobs, clamping levers, handles, hinges, indicators, position indicators, levelling feet, safety switch hinges, pneumatic power clamps, and couplings—manufactured from SUPER-technopolymer, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company serves Dutch industrial customers from its Nootdorp warehouse with same-day ordering and next-day delivery, supported by a self-service e-commerce webshop with CAD file downloads and dedicated field account managers.

Product overview

Elesa+Ganter is a joint venture between two market leaders in plastic and metal machine components (Elesa S.p.A. Italy and Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG Germany). The company offers more than 100,000 standard machine and control components across 23 product categories, including handwheels, knobs, clamping levers, handles, control elements, indicators, position indicators (GA11/GA12), locking bolts, machine elements, couplings, gears, levelling feet (GN 44 series), levelling spindles (STP), hinges including safety switch hinges (CFSQ), locks, quick clamps, pneumatic power clamps (GN 864), hydraulic components, tube clamps, castors, magnets, conveyor belt components, linear motion components, vibration dampers, aluminium profiles, and vacuum components. The portfolio includes specialized product lines such as the AE-V0 fire-retardant series, Soft-Touch ergonomic line, and visually detectable (VD) components. Elesa+Ganter is known for combining technological expertise with distinctive industrial design, holding numerous international design awards including Compasso d'Oro, German Design Award, Red Dot, and IF Design Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELEROLL: Modular roller track system for conveyor belt components.

Products and services

• Machine Components (Machineonderdelen) Standard machine elements including handwheels, knobs, clamping levers, handles, indicators, locking bolts, machine elements, couplings, gears, levelling feet, hinges, locks, quick clamps, hydraulic components, tube clamps, castors, magnets, conveyor belt components, linear motion components, vibration dampers, aluminium profiles, and vacuum components for industrial machine builders and OEMs.
• Control Components (Bedieningsonderdelen) Control elements, indicators, dial handwheels, position indicators, and safety switches integrated into hinges for machine control applications.
• GN 864 Pneumatic Power Clamp (Pneumatische Krachtspanner) Pneumatically operated power clamp with dead-center mechanism for clamping, holding, gripping and positioning workpieces in molds and handling systems. Features high clamping force, compact dimensions, reduced air consumption, and long service life of 20 million cycles.
• CFSQ Safety Switch Hinges (Scharnieren met Veiligheidsschakelaar) Self-extinguishing SUPER-technopolymer hinges with built-in safety microswitches (ELESA patent) for machine protection doors. Features IP67/IP69K protection, UL 94 V0 fire retardancy, and positive opening contacts per IEC EN 60947-5-1.
• GA11/GA12 Position Indicators and Dial Counters Gravity-operated position indicators with dial counters for vertical spindle position indication. Glass fibre-reinforced technopolymer housing with IP67 protection and ball bearing rotation for maximum readability.
• GN 44 Levelling Feet (Stelvoeten) Limited-swivelling levelling feet with 6-degree swivel range, stainless steel construction, available with or without black rubber pad for industrial machinery leveling.
• STP Spindles for Levelling Feet SUPER-technopolymer spindles for levelling feet with high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties suitable for outdoor applications.
• AE-V0 Fire-Retardant Components Series Self-extinguishing technopolymer components with UL 94 V0 certification for maximum fire safety in critical environments. Includes knobs, handles, hinges, and latches that quickly extinguish and produce no burning droplets.
• Soft-Touch Line Clamping knobs and handles with TPE coating for extra comfort and secure grip. Ergonomic, vibration-damping design to reduce hand fatigue, suitable for medical applications, fitness equipment, and industrial environments. Includes M.343-SOFT U-handle awarded German Design Award 2026.
• Levelling Feet and Adjustment Elements (Stelvoeten, Stelelementen) Comprehensive range of levelling feet, adjustment elements, and leveling screws including LX, LS.A, LV.A, LV.F, GN 17-45 series, STP spindles, and specialized variants in stainless steel, ESD-safe, and visually detectable versions.
• GN 62444 Cable Gland (Kabelwartel) Cable glands with metric thread, brass nickel-plated housing, rubber sealing ring, plastic clamping ring, and NBR O-ring for cable entry and protection in industrial equipment.
• SJF Ball Joint Element (Kogelelement) Plastic ball joint element with external hex and blind hole with internal thread for pivoting and articulating connections in mechanical assemblies.
• GN 586.2 Rotating Lifting Eye (Draaibaar Hijsoog) Rotating lifting eye with spring return, plastic-coated ring, and hardened steel mounting bracket for lifting applications.
• TNR-PP Vented Plug for High Pressure (Vuldop) Plastic oil/filler plugs with EPDM rubber O-ring designed for high-pressure sealing applications in hydraulic and lubrication systems.
• VD Visually Detectable Levelling Feet (VD Stelvoeten) Visually detectable levelling feet engineered for food industry applications, enabling easy detection of foreign objects in production environments through bright visual contrast.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ products available from single source
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Drabbe (now integrated as Elesa+Ganter)coreOthers · 1 January 2018Former independent company that was the official Netherlands distributor of Elesa+Ganter since the 1960s. In 2018, Drabbe became part of the Elesa+Ganter group. Originally founded in 1928 by Bernard Drabbe selling quality German tools in the Netherlands. The company rebranded as Elesa+Ganter on June 10, 2022.
• International subsidiaries networkcoreOthers · 1 January 1996Global distribution network including subsidiaries in Austria (first Elesa+Ganter subsidiary in 1996), Spain, Poland, China, Czech Republic, India, Turkey, and the Netherlands. Subsidiaries maintain specialist teams in continuous contact with parent companies in Italy and Germany to develop custom solutions for local market requirements.
• Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Joint venture partner specializing in metal precision components. Ganter has over 125 years of experience in standard parts for industrial sectors, founded in 1894 as a mechanical workshop. The combination of Elesa's technical plastics expertise and Ganter's metal precision manufacturing creates the comprehensive Elesa+Ganter product range.
• Elesa S.p.A. (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Joint venture partner specializing in technical plastics and polymers. Elesa has 80 years of experience as an international supplier for standard components in mechanical and machine construction. The combination of Elesa's design and manufacturing expertise in technical polymers with Ganter's metal precision components creates the unique Elesa+Ganter product assortment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• norelem Normelemente: German manufacturer and distributor of standard machine elements (handwheels, clamping levers, hinges, leveling feet) — direct catalog competitor to Elesa+Ganter with very similar product breadth and target customer base of industrial machine builders.
• Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG: Parent company of the joint venture and direct manufacturer of metal standard parts (handwheels, knobs, clamping levers, hinges) — fully comparable product portfolio and target market as Elesa+Ganter.
• Elesa S.p.A. Italian parent manufacturer of standard machine elements in technopolymer; identical product range (handwheels, knobs, hinges, leveling elements) and target customer base of machine builders and OEMs.
• Halder (Erwin Halder KG): German specialist in standard machine components and tooling (clamping, locating, and operating elements) — direct catalog competitor with overlapping product categories and a similar engineering-buyer focus.
• Misumi Europe: Global catalog distributor of mechanical components, including standard machine parts, configurable components, and fasteners; serves engineering customers with a very similar online catalog model and overlapping product range.
• Bossard Group: European fastening solutions specialist distributing screws, locking bolts, and assembly components with catalog and engineering support comparable to Elesa+Ganter's approach; broad industrial customer base across machine building.
• item24 (item Industrietechnik): German catalog distributor of aluminum profile systems and lean-production machine framing components, serving industrial machine builders with an online catalog and CAD support model directly analogous to Elesa+Ganter's go-to-market.
• Roemheld (Hilma-Roemheld): Manufacturer of clamping elements, workholding systems, and standard machine components for industrial machinery; comparable offering in clamping and positioning products and overlapping customer base of machine builders and OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Industrie Nederland: Dutch subsidiary of Würth, the global industrial fastener and assembly hardware distributor; comparable customer base (Dutch machine builders and MRO) but vastly broader product portfolio and scale.
• Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in clamping technology, gripping systems, and standard machine elements with broad industrial customer base; comparable in product categories like clamps and quick clamping systems but with a stronger robotics/automation focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/elesaganternl
• Xx.com/elesaganter

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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