Joop
Joop van Zanten Staalservice BV is a Dutch steel service company founded in 1966 that processes sheet steel (laser/plasma cutting, bending, welding, machining) for European industrial manufacturers, using a fully integrated Industry 4.0 CAD/CAM and ERP platform with digital chain collaboration.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersVeenendaal, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Joop does
Joop van Zanten Staalservice BV is a Dutch privately held steel service company founded in 1966 and headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands. The company processes sheet steel for industrial metalworking customers, offering laser cutting, plasma cutting, thermal cutting, cold forming, bending, welding, drilling, machining, and surface finishing (deburring and grinding) of carbon steel and high-strength specialty steels with thicknesses up to 50mm and plate dimensions up to 6m x 3m. Operations run from a single production facility operating 15 cutting beds and multiple processing stations under an Industry 4.0 architecture.
The company's technical platform is built around a fully integrated CAD/CAM stack (HiCAD from ISD Benelux, Omniwin/Omnifab from MesserSoft, CADMAN-B/CADMAN Job from LVD) linked to an ERP backbone (RidderIQ from ECI Software Solutions / Ridder Data Systems) with EDI connections to both suppliers and customers. A proprietary Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) layer extends standard 3D Model Based Definition (3D MBD) workflows, and the entire quality management system runs paperless through Manual Master, with automated 8D complaint handling and full material traceability across the supply chain. Material handling is automated via a Remmert "plate waiting room" system, and production monitoring is consolidated through an AT-Automation management cockpit.
Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based, pay-as-you-go B2B contracts for custom steel processing and fabrication, with go-to-market executed through direct sales (email-based quotation requests) and supplemented by trade show presence (ESEF/Technishow), LinkedIn, a corporate YouTube channel, and a blog documenting the digital transformation journey. The customer base consists of industrial manufacturers in Europe (primarily the Netherlands) requiring custom steel components, with no customer logos publicly disclosed. The company is exploring metal 3D printing as a future production capability and is actively recruiting production engineers and machine operators to support expansion.
Joop firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Joop
- Legal name
- JOOP VAN ZANTEN STAALSERVICE BV
- Website
- https://joopvanzanten.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Joop van Zanten Staalservice BV is a Dutch steel service company founded in 1966 that processes sheet steel (laser/plasma cutting, bending, welding, machining) for European industrial manufacturers, using a fully integrated Industry 4.0 CAD/CAM and ERP platform with digital chain collaboration.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Joop industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Processing Services
- NAICS
- Machine Shops (332710)
- SIC
- Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Quality Assurance, Inspection & Traceability Software (AM) (IMAAACAG)
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Where Joop is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Veenendaal
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Joop business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Processing Services: Custom steel processing including laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending, welding, and machining. Services include material traceability and logistical delivery to customer specifications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Joop product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Joop van Zanten Staalservice BV is a Dutch steel service company that processes sheet steel for industrial manufacturers, offering laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending, welding, machining, deburring, and surface grinding of carbon and high-strength steel plates up to 50mm thickness and 6m x 3m dimensions. Each job is delivered with full Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), complete material traceability from raw plate to finished part, and a fully digital CAD/CAM-to-ERP workflow (HiCAD, MesserSoft, LVD CADMAN, RidderIQ) supported by EDI integration with customers and suppliers. The company also operates a paperless 8D quality management system and is exploring metal 3D printing as a future production technique.
Product overview
Joop van Zanten Staalservice is a steel service company serving as a chain partner for technology and production. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on steel processing (laser cutting, plasma cutting, welding, bending, machining) with integrated digital collaboration services including Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), material traceability, and CAD/CAM connectivity. Services are supported by a fully digitized quality management system and logistics services. The company is currently expanding into metal 3D printing as a future production technique.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Steel Processing Services Core steel processing offering covering laser cutting, plasma cutting, thermal cutting, cold forming, machining, welding, bending, and surface treatment (deburring, grinding) of carbon and high-quality steels with special properties for industrial customers requiring specialized parts.
- Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) and Digital Collaboration Translates customer designs into concrete products with full Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), connecting CAD and CAM processes with extended information beyond standard usage and supporting customers' 3D Model Based Definition (3D MBD) workflows. Includes EDI-based digital chain integration with customer and supplier systems for design manufacturability testing, automated material requirement and production planning, and just-in-time delivery.
- Material Traceability Service Complete material traceability service delivering raw-material manufacturer information for all processed parts, with unique plate codes marked by suppliers and transferred to finished parts (under LRQA/DNV authorization) to provide a full production recipe for each delivered component.
Quantifiable outcome
- Lead times, communication, and waiting times minimized through automated digital processes
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Joop
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Joop technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
Feature5 records
Joop partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.
- AT-Automation B.V.supportingData integration partner that connected all machine data to create a management cockpit for all production processes and related systems. Present at ESEF/Technishow on Joop's stand.
- Messer Cutting Systems EuropecoreKey technology partner providing advanced cutting machines (plasma and laser processing stations) for the production facility. Part of the Industry 4.0 manufacturing system with CAD/CAM integration via Omniwin and Omnifab software.
- Remmert GmbHcoreMaterial handling systems partner providing the 'plate waiting room' storage system and automated material transport between processing stations. Central to the automated production flow.
- BEUTING Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreMetal technology partner providing cutting tables with integrated waste transport systems, dust extraction, and machine housings for the new processing center.
- TechTron Groep BVsupportingTechnology partner involved in the Industry 4.0 production installation project.
- Kjellberg FinsterwaldesupportingCutting technology supplier for plasma cutting systems in the production facility.
- Xantion B.V.supportingIT maintenance and management partner for ongoing system support and infrastructure management.
- Masero BVsupportingIT security partner for strategic setup and protection of IT infrastructure following Industry 4.0 digital transformation.
- LISSMAC Maschinenbau GmbHsupportingDeburring machine supplier providing SBM-M-1500 for deburring and SBM-XL 1500 for surface grinding and deburring of laser and plasma cut work.
- Gühring KGsupportingTool supplier providing drilling/milling unit tools for the Messer Cutting Systems machining centers.
- ISD Software und Systeme GmbH (HiCAD)coreCAD/CAM software partner providing HiCAD software for integrated design-to-manufacturing workflow control.
- MesserSoft GmbHcoreSoftware partner providing Omniwin and Omnifab software for machine control and feedback integration with Ridder Data Systems.
- Ridder Data Systems BVcorePart of ECI Software Solutions, providing ERP data feedback integration with the MesserSoft software and production systems.
- LVDcoreBending machine manufacturer that fully revised the company's press brakes in 2019. Integrated with CADMAN-B and CADMAN Job software connected to RidderIQ from ECI Software Solutions.
- ECI Software Solutions (RidderIQ)coreERP software partner providing RidderIQ system integration with CADMAN software for automated quoting and production planning.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Joop competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Joop social profiles
Digital presenceJoop compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Joop financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Joop leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Joop funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Joop M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Joop
What does Joop do?
Joop van Zanten Staalservice BV is a Dutch steel service company that processes sheet steel for industrial manufacturers, offering laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending, welding, machining, deburring, and surface grinding of carbon and high-strength steel plates up to 50mm thickness and 6m x 3m dimensions. Each job is delivered with full Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), complete material traceability from raw plate to finished part, and a fully digital CAD/CAM-to-ERP workflow (HiCAD, MesserSoft, LVD CADMAN, RidderIQ) supported by EDI integration with customers and suppliers. The company also operates a paperless 8D quality management system and is exploring metal 3D printing as a future production technique.
Is Joop a public or private company?
Joop is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Joop founded?
Joop was founded in 1966. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Joop based?
Joop is headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Joop make money?
One revenue line is on record: steel Processing Services.
Does Joop have an API?
No public API is recorded for Joop.
What industry is Joop in?
Joop's product category is Metal Processing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAD, Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching), with a secondary code of IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 332710 and its SIC code is 3444.