Scalabor

What Scalabor does

Scalabor B.V. is a Dutch social development company (sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf) headquartered in Arnhem, Netherlands, serving the Midden-Gelderland labor market region. The company is the designated statutory executor of the Wet sociale werkvoorziening on behalf of nine municipalities (Arnhem, Doesburg, Duiven, Lingewaard, Overbetuwe, Rheden, Rozendaal, Westervoort, Zevenaar) and collaborates with Gemeente Arnhem on the Participatiewet. Scalabor is structured into four operational divisions: Arbeidsontwikkeling (Labor Development), Detachering (Staffing), Werken in Diensten (Facility Services), and Werken in Productie (Production), supported by targeted programs (Mogelijk Maken, De Vakmakers, De Brug, BLOOMM, YOU, Anderstaligen naar de Werkvloer, Werkbrigade Arnhem, Digitale Werkplaats) that serve people with barriers to employment including SW-dienstverband holders, Participatiewet candidates, UWV clients, non-native speakers, and refugees.

The organization generates revenue through a hybrid model combining government contracts (multi-year municipal service agreements funding labor development services) and commercial B2B services (staffing detachering, e-fulfilment for webshops, green maintenance, facility cleaning, packaging and assembly). Commercial clients span manufacturing (Koninklijke Gazelle, Perfetti van Melle, Gispen, Darthuizer Groep), sports facility management (Sportbedrijf Arnhem), and 15+ SMB e-commerce brands (Spica, Vinoos, RID, Stip Stijl, Minimal Golf). Technology is operational rather than platform-centric: Scalabor operates the Grijs-app and Groen-app developed with Anchiano for digitizing work instructions in waste collection and green services, and participates in the Flexible Work Instructions Project with Kennisalliantie Inclusie en Technologie (KIT) to preserve operational knowledge. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten, provides legal employment arrangements for Participatiewet workers.

Scalabor's GTM combines direct enterprise field sales to municipalities and regional employers, channel partnerships (Jobstap, Randstad risemart, Vloww, Rijnijssel, Werkgevers Servicepunt Midden-Gelderland, UWV, COA, Stichting Inclusief Midden-Gelderland), and direct-to-candidate outreach through dedicated programs. The company is wholly owned by Gemeente Arnhem as aandeelhouder, governed by a Raad van Commissarissen (Supervisory Board), and led as of August 2026 by CEO Martin Post. It relocated to a new purpose-built headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem in April 2026.

Name

Scalabor

Legal name

Scalabor B.V.

Website

https://scalabor.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Scalabor is a Dutch social development company (sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf) serving the Midden-Gelderland region, executing the Wet sociale werkvoorziening for nine municipalities and providing labor development, staffing detachering, e-fulfilment, and facility services to people with barriers to employment and regional employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Facilities Support Services (5612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Social employment services
• Labor market integration
• Workforce development programs
• Staffing and detachering
• E-fulfilment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts (Wet sociale werkvoorziening & Participatiewet): Scalabor executes the Wet sociale werkvoorziening (Social Employment Act) on behalf of nine Gelderse municipalities and collaborates with municipality Arnhem on the Participatiewet (Participation Act). Revenue is derived from municipal budgets for labor development services.
2. Detachering (Staffing/Temporary Placement): Scalabor detaches workers to external employers. Workers may have a SW-dienstverband (social employment contract) or fall under the Participatiewet, with legal employer functions handled by Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten for Participatiewet workers.
3. E-fulfilment Services: Scalabor provides end-to-end e-fulfilment for webshops and businesses — warehouse management, packing, and shipping — serving as a service offering to commercial clients while also providing meaningful work for participants.
4. Facility and Production Services: Scalabor earns revenue through facility services (cleaning, bike parking management, green services), inpacking and assembly operations, and production work across its four divisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Scalabor is a social development company (sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf) that helps people with barriers to employment find and retain work through structured development programs, vocational training, and job placement. It operates four divisions: Arbeidsontwikkeling (labor development), Detachering (staffing), Werken in Diensten (facility services including cleaning, green maintenance, bike parking management, hospitality), and Werken in Productie (e-fulfilment, packaging, and assembly). The organization is the statutory labor market provider for Midden-Gelderland, executing the Wet sociale werkvoorziening on behalf of nine municipalities.

Product overview

Scalabor is a social development company (sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf) organized into four main divisions: (1) Arbeidsontwikkeling (Labor Development), (2) Detachering (Staffing), (3) Werken in Diensten (Facility Services), and (4) Werken in Productie (Production). The organization operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected services and programs: Detachering provides staffing placement; E-fulfilment handles warehousing and logistics; Groenvoorziening delivers landscaping services; Facilitaire diensten offers cleaning and hospitality; and Anderstaligen programs support language training. Supporting programs include Mogelijk Maken (core development trajectory), De Vakmakers (vocational training), De Brug (homeless support), BLOOMM (single mothers), YOU (youth), and the Digitale Werkplaats (digital literacy). Technology products include the Grijs-app and Groen-app developed with Anchiano for operational efficiency. Sub-brands include Scalabikes (bicycle workshop), Intratuin Arnhem (garden center), Tuincafé de Proeftuin (garden cafe), and Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten (staffing services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Detachering Staffing and detachment services that place candidates with partner employers, supporting the transition from development programs to regular employment. Workers may have a SW-dienstverband (social employment contract) or fall under the Participatiewet, with legal employer functions handled by Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten for Participatiewet workers.
• E-fulfilment voor webshops en bedrijven Complete e-fulfilment solution including warehousing, order processing, packaging and shipping for webshops and businesses. Serves SMB and mid-market e-commerce clients such as Spica, Vinoos, Minimal Golf, RID, Ebben Coffee, Zoef Robbot, Fossy Babyfashion, Glada Sieraden, Stip Stijl, Paper Fuel, and others.
• Groenvoorziening Green maintenance and landscaping services for municipalities, businesses and public spaces, delivered by trained personnel using the Groen-app developed with Anchiano for operational efficiency.
• Facilitaire diensten (Werken in Diensten) Facility management services including cleaning (extensive cooperation with Sportbedrijf Arnhem from January 2023), catering and hospitality services for business and government clients, and bike parking management at stations including Elst and Zetten-Andelst.
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Quantifiable outcome

• 22% increase in inhabitants placed into suitable work in 2024 (Gemeente Arnhem collaboration)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers27 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koninklijke GazellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor and Koninklijke Gazelle have collaborated for several decades. Scalabor colleagues work at the Gazelle factory in Dieren on bicycle packing, unpacking, and assembly. Additionally, Scalabor's assembly department regularly processes Gazelle bike components such as rear fenders with lighting.
• SpicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpica is an Arnhem-based sustainable clothing brand ('Spijkerhard duurzaam, eerlijke impact'). Scalabor handles Spica's e-fulfilment — from last-mile delivery to finishing and shipping webshop orders — creating high-quality clothing while building a sustainable community.
• Stip StijlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStip Stijl is an early e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor. Owner Nienke visits monthly to discuss new products, deliver print materials, and more.
• JB TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJB Tech is a partner for the construction of Scalabor's new headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem.
• Willems UdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWillems Uden is a partner for the construction of Scalabor's new headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem.
• JobstapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJobstap is a collaboration partner for the mediation of Scalabor candidates after they successfully complete the 'Mogelijk Maken' program.
• Nationaal Programma Arnhem-OostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Program Arnhem-Oost collaborates with partners on various approaches to improve life in Arnhem-Oost neighborhoods. Scalabor participates in the 'De Droom' project, preparing Arnhem youth for TeamNL House at the Olympic Games, alongside Papendal, NOC*NSF, and youth organizations.
• PapendalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPapendal is a sports center for top sport and education, a subsidiary of NOC*NSF. It is a key partner in the TeamNL House project and donated 35 Olympic bicycles to Scalabikes for Arnhem youth.
• GS InterferminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor assembles, packages, and blisters furniture hardware for GS Interfer.
• WattsunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor assembles solar panels for Wattsun.
• DeltaflixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor Deltaflix International, Scalabor handles hand packaging and packing of fastening materials for grip bags.
• COA (Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOA is the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers. Scalabor collaborates with COA to support asylum seekers and refugees in their integration into the Dutch labor market.
• RijnstadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijnstad is a welfare organization working to ensure everyone can participate in society. It helps people with relational or financial problems and strengthens neighborhood cohesion in Arnhem. Rijnstad is also a partner in the Arnhemse Aanpak Statushouders (AAS) and the TeamNL youth initiative.
• De Beer GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor packages sanitary articles and assembles cistern insulation plates for the De Beer Group.
• Minimal GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinimal Golf makes sustainable golf bags from recycled fishing nets. Scalabor's e-fulfilment department ships these products across Europe. Over a year into the collaboration, Minimal Golf deliberately chose Scalabor for shared impact ambition.
• De OnderwijsspecialistencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor and De Onderwijsspecialisten collaborate on a soft landing for VSO (special secondary education) students in the labor market, with attention for talent and development.
• Happy CleancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHappy Clean has worked with Scalabor since 2001 for product packaging. Happy Clean is a specialist in cleaning hardware, devices, and data centers and is committed to Social Return. Their motto is 'Maak schoon, wij helpen!' (Clean, we help!).
• Werkgevers Servicepunt Midden-GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor works closely with the Werkgevers Servicepunt (WSP) Midden-Gelderland for the mediation of candidates after the 'Mogelijk Maken' program. They are co-located at the Bruningweg. Scalabor also collaborates with WSP in the Inclusief Werkgeversplatform Samen voor een Baan to stimulate inclusive entrepreneurship.
• PunktminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPunkt is the architect of Scalabor's new headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem.
• Randstad risemartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRandstad risemart is a collaboration partner for the mediation of Scalabor candidates after they successfully complete the 'Mogelijk Maken' program.
• Perfetti van MellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfectionery manufacturer Perfetti van Melle (formerly Look O Look) has worked with Scalabor since 1986. Scalabor colleagues work at the Andelst location packaging candy, and also hand-package confectionery almost daily at the Driepoortenweg conditioned department.
• Sportbedrijf ArnhemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince January 2023, Scalabor and Sportbedrijf Arnhem have had an extensive cleaning collaboration. Both organizations have long collaborated on green maintenance, hospitality, and cleaning. From 2023, Scalabor staff are present in all indoor sports locations of Sportbedrijf Arnhem.
• VinooscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinoos is one of Scalabor's first e-fulfilment customers. Founder Mireille Reuling created the Real Wine Gum — an edible wine treat that fits through the mailbox. Scalabor handles packaging and shipping with quality, care, and a personal touch. Vinoos intentionally chose Scalabor to combine product quality with social impact.
• Glada SieradenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlada Sieraden is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor.
• RIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRID is an e-fulfilment customer whose webshop assortment is packed and shipped by Scalabor. RID helps children with their language and math development.
• KickstartFoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKickstartFood is a customer of Scalabor's e-fulfilment services.
• Gemeente OverbetuwecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor Gemeente Overbetuwe, Scalabor manages the bike parking at Elst station. The service team operates in all weather conditions, helping hurried travelers with ticket purchases and boarding, and keeping the station area clean. Scalabor also signed a cleaning agreement with the municipality.
• Gemeente RhedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor collaborates with Gemeente Rheden on labor integration and municipal services.
• UWVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWV is the employee insurance agency. Scalabor works with UWV primarily through the Inclusief Werkgeversplatform Samen voor een Baan to stimulate employers to practice inclusive entrepreneurship in personnel policy.
• E-Care Reverse LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Care Reverse Logistics handles returned and defective consumer goods. Together with network company Alliander and through the Inclusief Werkgeversnetwerk Samen voor een Baan, they started a training program for people from the target group register. Alliander is the formal employer and detaches new employees to E-Care, which provides training and guidance. E-Care was awarded Inclusief Ondernemer van het Jaar 2022.
• Darthuizer Groep (Mobilane, Oase Lease, Mobicare, DartProductie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarthuizer Groep consciously chooses social entrepreneurship with a societal mission, providing employment for over 200 Scalabor colleagues with a distance to the labor market. Competencies are central to finding suitable and as regular as possible employment. On Scalabor's nursery, Livepanels for Darthuizer Groep are assembled. The Darthuizer Groep brands include Mobilane, Oase Lease, Mobicare, and DartProductie.
• Sight LandscapingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSight Landscaping has a passion for healthy, sustainable, and ecological green management. For years, many Scalabor colleagues have worked at Sight Landscaping, with legal employment organized by Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten.
• Presikhaaf UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresikhaaf University is a youth and community organization in Presikhaaf, standing for equal opportunities for children and youth. It contributes to education, talent development, sport, and exercise. It is also a partner in the Arnhemse Aanpak Statushouders and TeamNL youth initiative.
• Marree Dijkxhoorn Advocaten + MediationminorOthersMarree Dijkxhoorn Advocaten + Mediation provides legal services to Scalabor.
• Tessa Smit Art & WritingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor Tessa Smit is a customer of Scalabor's e-fulfilment department. Her second novel 'Ik Beval Van Het Heelal' is distributed through Scalabor's e-fulfilment services.
• AanZminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAanZ provides reintegration services and is a partner in the labor market integration ecosystem.
• Lou Ana Verkeersschool (Louana Rijopleidingen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalabor collaborates with Louana Rijopleidingen to give four employees the chance to obtain their driver's license. This pilot project aims to increase their independence and employability, both within and outside Scalabor. Louana's personal approach and focus on social entrepreneurship align perfectly with Scalabor's mission.
• GispencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGispen makes furniture for primary and secondary education. From their history as a social workshop, they were taken over by Koninklijke Ahrend in 2015, with all employees retained. Between 130-140 people with a social employment indicator work there. Many Scalabor colleagues work at Gispen, with legal employment handled by Aan de Slag Personeelsdiensten.
• AnchianocoreTechnology or IntegrationWith Anchiano, Scalabor developed the Groen & Grijs apps. These apps create more work enjoyment, better collaboration, and less administrative burden — improving efficiency in waste collection and green services while supporting self-direction for workers.
• Kennisalliantie Inclusie en Technologie (KIT)coreTechnology or IntegrationScalabor works with KIT for the development of the Grijs-app to prevent knowledge loss from illness-related absences. By making important information digitally available, continuity is ensured even when workers are temporarily replaced, enabling Scalabor to work more efficiently.
• TeamplastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamplast is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor.
• Trits VastgoedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrits Vastgoed is a partner for the construction of Scalabor's new headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem.
• Aannemersbedrijf Van KleefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAannemersbedrijf Van Kleef is a partner for the construction of Scalabor's new headquarters at Driepoortenweg 5 in Arnhem.
• Inclusief Werkgeversnetwerk Samen voor een BaancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Samen voor een Baan network is the new inclusive employer network for inclusive employers in the Midden-Gelderland region. It is a joint initiative of Werkgeversservicepunt Midden-Gelderland, Scalabor, UWV, and Stichting Inclusief Midden-Gelderland. The network aims to connect, make visible, and strengthen employers who want to practice inclusive entrepreneurship, sharing knowledge on hiring and guiding people from the target group.
• VlowwcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVloww is a collaboration partner for the mediation of Scalabor candidates after they successfully complete the 'Mogelijk Maken' program.
• RijnijsselcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRijnijssel is a collaboration partner for education and mediation of Scalabor candidates after they successfully complete the 'Mogelijk Maken' program.
• Happy CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHappy Circle is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor.
• Ebben CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEbben Coffee is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor and also supplies coffee for Scalabor's vending machines.
• Paper FuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarin of Paper Fuel sought a reliable partner for inventory management and shipping of her webshop products. They have worked together for several years.
• Rema Tip TopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor Rema Tip Top, Scalabor assembles and shrinks SIMSON repair kits.
• Zoef RobbotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoef Robbot is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor.
• Fossy BabyfashionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFossy is an e-fulfilment customer of Scalabor.
• AM SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAM Support focuses on youth from Arnhem. The organization applies a top sport vision to make youth socially fit. Through training and playing matches, AM Support fully commits to this. It is also a partner in the TeamNL House youth initiative and Arnhemse Aanpak Statushouders.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Caparis: Caparis is the social development company for Friesland, providing staffing, production, and facility services for people with a distance to the labor market. Comparable statutory role and multi-division structure under Dutch social employment legislation.
• Pantar: Pantar is the social development company for Amsterdam, executing Wsw and Participatiewet work across packaging, cleaning, and staffing. Operates in a more urban market but with highly comparable service offerings and target population.
• Lyceum Werk: Lyceum Werk is a Dutch social development company operating in similar regional markets, providing staffing, training, and sheltered employment for participants under the Participatiewet. Strong functional overlap with Scalabor's detachering and labor development divisions.
• Patijnenburg: Patijnenburg is a social development company in the 's-Hertogenbosch region offering detachering, packaging, and facility services for Wsw and Participatiewet participants. Comparable business model and customer types to Scalabor.
• Dethon: Dethon is the social development company for Emmen, offering packaging, assembly, green services, and detachering for participants in the Participatiewet. Comparable business mix and customer profile (including webshop e-fulfilment) to Scalabor.
• Biga Groep: Biga Groep is a Dutch social development organization providing employment services, staffing, and production activities for people with labor market barriers. Operates in similar municipalities with comparable service portfolios.
• Tiem: Tiem is the sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf for arbeidsmarktregio Zwolle, executing the Wet sociale werkvoorziening and running staffing, detachering, and production activities. Structurally the closest Dutch peer to Scalabor, with a comparable four-division model and municipal ownership.
• WSD (Westland): WSD is the social development company for the Westland region, providing detachering, packaging, and facility services similar to Scalabor's four divisions. Operates under the same statutory framework (Wsw/Participatiewet) with municipal shareholders.
• Werkzaak Rivierenland: Werkzaak Rivierenland is a regional social development entity in the Rivierenland labor market region, providing similar detachering, work development, and reintegration services. Comparable in scale and municipal structure to Scalabor.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Randstad is the largest generalist staffing and HR services firm in the Netherlands, with a broad portfolio that includes inclusive employment and Social Return offerings. Represents a much larger incumbent that competes for some of the same employer accounts as Scalabor's detachering division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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