Philippe Jans

What Philippe Jans does

Philippe Jans NV is a Belgian industrial rubber sealing and hose distributor and custom fabricator, headquartered in Oelegem, Belgium, founded in 1949 and operating under KBO registration 0404.896.212. The company distributes a broad catalog of O-rings, gaskets, hydraulic and industrial seals, hoses, couplings, compensators, vibration dampers, and molded rubber parts sourced from tier-1 manufacturers including Trelleborg, Danfoss Power Solutions (formerly Eaton), Victor Reinz (Dana), Perlast, Epsilon, Garlock, Dichtomatik, and Venair. It complements distribution with in-house custom fabrication, including a stamping workshop and CAD cutting machine that produces flat gaskets and custom rubber parts to DIN/ASA norms or customer specifications. The company also markets its own proprietary Chemfit 77 FFKM perfluorelastomer compound and offers metal-detectable elastomer products (Detectaseal) for contamination-sensitive food and pharmaceutical production lines.

Philippe Jans serves eight primary verticals: food/pharma/bio, chemical/petrochemical, steel, machine and motor engineering, transport (tankers), engineering services, construction/metalwork, and environment/emissions control. Value proposition rests on breadth of certified product range (FDA, USP Class VI, EC1935/2004, 3-A, Belgaqua, FireSafe, TA-Luft accreditations), technical consulting, and short delivery times enabled by stock inventory and Belgian-domestic logistics (free delivery in Belgium above EUR 350 per shipment under 25kg and 70x70x120cm).

The business model is B2B industrial distribution with two revenue streams: product distribution (markup on branded manufacturer SKUs) and custom fabrication (made-to-order seals, gaskets, molded parts). Pricing follows standard B2B terms with a EUR 35 minimum order, EUR 12.50 small-order admin fee, EUR 75 pallet fee, and pay-as-you-go billing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by trade show participation (Pumps & Valves Antwerp), a multi-language Dutch/French website with downloadable technical sheets, and a portfolio of manufacturer partner brands. In April 2023, Philippe Jans was acquired by KLINGER Belgium (part of KLINGER International), and the business now operates as a subsidiary of that global industrial sealing group.

Name

Philippe Jans

Legal name

PHILIPPE JANS NV

Website

https://philippejans.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philippe Jans NV is a Belgian industrial rubber sealing and hose distributor and custom fabricator, founded in 1949, serving food, pharma, chemical, steel, transport, and engineering customers with branded and proprietary products under KLINGER Belgium ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Solutions

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial rubber seals
• O-rings gaskets
• Hydraulic hose assemblies
• Food-grade sealing
• Custom rubber fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Oelegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distributes branded rubber sealing and hose products from major manufacturers (Trelleborg, Eaton/Danfoss, Victor Reinz, etc.) to industrial customers. Revenue generated through product markup and custom fabrication services.
2. Custom Fabrication: Custom manufacturing of seals, gaskets, and molded rubber parts using in-house stamping and CAD cutting equipment. Products made to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Philippe Jans distributes and customizes industrial rubber sealing products — including O-rings, flange gaskets, hydraulic seals, aseptic coupling seals, compensators, and industrial/hydraulic hoses — for manufacturing companies in chemical, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, steel, engineering, transport, and construction sectors. The company offers in-house custom fabrication through a stamping workshop and CAD cutting, and carries specialty branded lines such as Trelleborg hoses, Perlast FFKM O-rings, Victor Reinz gaskets, Danfoss/Eaton hydraulic couplings, and its own Chemfit 77 FFKM compound.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chemfit 77: Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) compound product line introduced by Philippe Jans for chemical and process industry sealing applications.

Products and services

• O-Rings (Standard, FFKM, FEP-encased, Hollow, Vulcanized)
• Flange Gaskets
• Hydraulic Seals
• Coupling Seals (DIN/SMS, Tri-Clamp, Aseptic DIN 11864, Bonded Seals)
• Industrial Hoses and Couplings
• Hydraulic Hoses and Couplings (Danfoss/Eaton)
• Dry-Break Couplings (Epsilon, Gromelle/Hansen, Drycon)
• Rotary Shaft Seals (Oil Seals, V-Rings, Packing Rings)
• Compensators (Teguflex Standard and Custom)
• Vibration Dampers (Cylindrical and Technical)
• Molded Rubber Parts and Profiles (Vormstukken & Profielen)
• Custom Rubber Fabrication Service
• Chemfit 77 FFKM Compound
• Perlast FFKM O-Rings
• Whitefine Trelleborg Rubber (Food-Grade)
• Detectaseal Metal-Detectable Sealing Materials
• WIS Wear Indicator System
• Hollow O-Rings

Quantifiable outcome

• Chemfit 77 FFKM compound covers 90% of all applications in chemical and process industry markets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• KLINGER BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2023KLINGER Belgium acquired Philippe Jans in April 2023. The acquisition strengthens KLINGER's position as a supplier of industrial sealing solutions and supports global growth strategy. Philippe Jans continues to operate as KLINGER Belgium.
• TrelleborgcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary partner for industrial rubber hoses. Products include food-grade hoses (Alikler, Biovast, Pharmakler), chemical hoses (Chemikler), steam hoses (Petrovast), and specialty hoses. Extensive technical documentation available.
• Danfoss Power Solutions (formerly Eaton Fluid Conveyence)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Eaton Aeroquip hydraulic hoses and couplings, including the Global, Winner, Reusable, AQP High Performance, and A/C refrigeration product lines. Also distributes Gromelle, Hansen, Walterscheid, and Flexmaster coupling brands.
• Victor Reinz (Dana)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Victor Reinz AFM (asbestos-free) gaskets and FireSafe certified sealing products. Key brand for chemical and petrochemical applications.
• Perlast (Precision Polymer Imaging)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Perlast perfluorocarbon (FFKM) O-rings with extreme chemical resistance up to 325°C. Available in standard and custom sizes up to 2000mm inner diameter.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KLINGER Belgium: Parent company of Philippe Jans and itself a Belgian distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets, sealing products, and fluid control solutions. Most directly comparable because the two operate the same Belgium-based B2B model with overlapping product families and customer verticals (chemical, petrochemical, food/pharma).
• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Global manufacturer of industrial gaskets, sealing products, and fluid containment with branded FireSafe and AFM products that Philippe Jans distributes. Comparable as a specialty gasket/sealing brand with the same chemical, petrochemical, and emissions-control positioning.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies company with extensive sealing and hose product lines (including hydraulic hoses and O-rings). Comparable for the high-performance sealing/hoses portfolio Philippe Jans competes with and resells via Danfoss/Eaton.
• Eaton (Danfoss Power Solutions acquired the fluid conveyance business): Industrial manufacturer of Aeroquip hydraulic hoses and couplings — a core principal supplier Philippe Jans distributes. Comparable for the high-pressure hydraulic hose and coupling range and the same machine/motor end markets.

Direct peers

• Eriks: European industrial service provider and distributor of seals, gaskets, hoses, and related components with a strong Belgian/Dutch presence. Closely comparable to Philippe Jans: multi-brand distributor, custom fabrication, technical consulting, and same application verticals (food, pharma, chemical, OEM).
• BIBUS Group: European distributor of mechanical and fluid power components, including seals, O-rings, hoses, and drive technology. Highly comparable as a regional multi-brand distributor with engineering support and a vendor-partner model similar to Philippe Jans' Trelleborg/Danfoss/Eaton lines.
• Daemer (Dichting- en Aandrijftechniek): Benelux-based distributor and custom fabricator of O-rings, gaskets, and sealing products serving industrial OEMs and chemical/process clients. Directly comparable peer operating the same hybrid distribution-plus-fabrication model in neighbouring markets.

Emerging players

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Manufacturer of precision polymer and elastomer seals, O-rings, and engineered components; a key principal supplier for Philippe Jans. Comparable because it both sells direct and through partners, and pushes food-grade, FFKM, and high-performance sealing technologies that overlap Philippe Jans' specialty range.
• Victor Reinz (Dana Incorporated): Manufacturer of static gaskets and sealing products, including AFM 34 and FireSafe lines that Philippe Jans distributes. Comparable for the chemical and process industry gasket portfolio and the fire-safe/emissions-control positioning.

Regional players

• Gallagher Fluid Seals (formerly Daemar): North American distributor and kitting/fabrication specialist for O-rings, gaskets, and custom sealing solutions. Comparable business model (multi-brand distribution + custom cutting) but focused on US/Canada rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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