Hexapole Automatisering

What Hexapole Automatisering does

Hexapole Automatisering B.V. is a privately held Dutch IT and automation company founded in 1994 by six former employees of Westvries Computer Consulting, headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, with an additional office in Beverwijk. The company serves mid-market and enterprise clients across logistics, e-commerce, industrial manufacturing, waste management, retail, fashion, education, and public-sector verticals, primarily in the Netherlands but with a documented international footprint spanning Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and South Korea. The group operates two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Hexapole Sorting Systems BV (sorting equipment for logistics) and IntoAccess (software for Paxton Net2/10 access control systems).

The company runs a diversified service and product portfolio centered on six business lines: custom software development (desktop, web, and mobile applications with proprietary database back-ends), managed ICT services (network, server, VoIP, Microsoft 365, and cloud workplace management), industrial sorting systems, industrial automation using PLC engineering with 24/7 support, IT staffing/secondment under the Hexapole IT People brand, and access control software via IntoAccess. Notable proprietary technology assets include the HACS Container Management System (managing over 2,000 hook-arm containers for HVC across 46 Dutch municipalities), the HexaTeller optical counter built around a Sick LMS profile scanner, the DLS Dispatch Buffer order-fulfillment solution co-developed with DLS, and the Great Word House database of 60,000 linguistically encoded English words used globally for dyslexia education. Hexapole has supplied Europe's longest bomb-bay book sorting system (for NBC Denmark) and maintains deep multi-decade integrations into enterprise operations.

Hexapole generates revenue through project-based fixed-fee custom development, recurring managed-services contracts, hardware-inclusive sorting system sales, professional services for automation and IT staffing, and subscription-based cloud services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for managed engagements. Distribution is consultation-led via direct enterprise sales across the Netherlands and Europe, supplemented by a corporate website, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, and selective industry exhibitions. The company is led by sole director Bas Bloemink (since 2017, having joined as a programmer and risen to project leader before succeeding retiring co-founder Cees Brockhus), supported by Menno Commandeur as operational director appointed in 2024. No external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership is disclosed; the firm is founder/management-owned with historical peak headcount of approximately 35 employees around 2004 and continued operations across its multi-decade portfolio.

Name

Hexapole Automatisering

Legal name

Hexapole Automatisering B.V.

Website

https://hexapole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Private Dutch IT and automation firm founded in 1994, providing custom software, managed ICT, sorting systems, PLC automation, IT staffing, and access control software to mid-market and enterprise clients in logistics, e-commerce, industrial, and public sectors across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Industrial Automation

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Managed ICT services
• Sorting systems
• Industrial automation
• IT staffing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Development of desktop applications, web applications, container management systems, and mobile apps for clients ranging from small businesses to large international organizations. Pricing often at fixed fees for customized solutions.
2. Managed ICT Services: Full ICT management including network, server, workplace management, VoIP telephony, Microsoft 365 solutions, and Managed Device services for SMB and mid-market clients.
3. Sorting Systems: Design, build, and implementation of custom sorting systems for parcels, clothing, books, and industrial applications. Includes both hardware integration and software control.
4. Industrial Automation: Design, build, and implement control and automation systems with PLC engineering and 24/7 support services.
5. IT Staffing/Detachment: Supply of experienced ICT specialists for client organizations on temporary or long-term basis, handling HR responsibilities for placed professionals.
6. Cloud Services: Full package of cloud services including hosting, web applications, complete workspaces accessible from any location with internet, and virtualization solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hexapole Automatisering B.V. develops and delivers custom software (desktop, web, and mobile applications), managed ICT services (network, server, Microsoft 365, VoIP, hosted cloud workplaces), custom sorting systems for logistics and e-commerce, and industrial automation solutions built on PLC engineering. It also operates an IT staffing/detachering business (Hexapole IT People) and access control software (IntoAccess) for Paxton Net2/Paxton10 systems. Customers range from small and mid-market businesses to large international enterprises across Europe in logistics, industrial manufacturing, waste management, publishing, and fashion.

Product overview

Hexapole Automatisering is an IT and automation company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include Custom Software Development (desktop, web, and mobile applications), Managed ICT Services (network, server, VoIP, and cloud workplace management), Sorting Systems for logistics operations (parcels, clothing, books), Industrial Automation with PLC engineering, IT Staffing/Secondment services, and IntoAccess for access control integrations. Key branded products include Hexapole Sorting Systems, MyPerfectCoach sports coaching platform, the HACS Container Management System, HexaTeller counting machines, and Great Word House educational software. The company operates divisions including Hexapole Sorting Systems BV and serves customers throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Software Development Hexapole designs and develops user-friendly custom software — desktop applications, web applications, container management systems, and mobile apps with corresponding databases — for small and large businesses nationally and internationally. Engagements are typically project-based, fixed-fee, and include advisory, integration with existing systems, and ongoing support.
• Managed ICT Services Full-service managed ICT for SMB and mid-market clients covering network management, server management, VoIP telephony, Microsoft 365, cloud workplaces (hosted werkplek), and managed device services. Functions as a full outsourced IT department.
• Sorting Systems Custom-developed sorting systems for parcels, clothing, books, and order picking, including bomb-bay sorters, box sorters, hanging sorters, Pick to Light, Sort to Light, and Hadi systems. Operated across Europe by logistics, e-commerce, publishing, and fashion distribution customers.
• Industrial Automation (PLC Engineering) Design, build, and implementation of control and automation systems using PLC engineering, with 24/7 support. Addresses industrial customer needs for capacity expansion, modern control system replacement, and specialized automation know-how.
• Hexapole IT People (IT Staffing / Detachering) Secondment and staffing service supplying experienced ICT specialists to client organizations for short-term project support or long-term assignments. Hexapole handles HR responsibilities for placed professionals.
• IntoAccess (Paxton Access Control Software) Specialized software solutions for Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 access control systems, integrating building access, parking systems, and city closures/barriers. Delivered as a bespoke integration product for organizations with complex access scenarios.
• Container Management System (HACS) Proprietary container management system for waste collection, including a database, online platform, and mobile application for inspection, maintenance, and official certifications of underground and hook-arm containers. Used by HVC to manage over 2,000 containers across 46 municipalities.
• MyPerfectCoach (Sports Coaching Platform) Web and mobile (iOS/Android) sports coaching platform for athletes and coaches to track performance, recovery, and heart rate zones. Includes Strava integration and automated training reports.
• HexaTeller (Optical Counting Machine) Revolutionary optical counter developed for counting spheres using a Sick LMS profile scanner, originally for the bulb sector and adaptable for other counting applications.
• Great Word House (Dyslexia Education Software) Interactive English lesson planning software for teachers and parents to generate student-individual language lesson plans, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach for children with dyslexia. Backed by a proprietary database of 60,000 English words with encoded graphemes, syllables, spelling rules, and linguistic labels. Used globally in English-speaking countries.
• DLS Dispatch Buffer (Order Fulfillment Solution) Combined buffering and sorting solution for order fulfillment with high output speed in a compact design, developed in partnership with DLS (Dynamic Logistic Systems). Hexapole supplies the machine control (level 1) and the overall software layer with business rules and database (level 2).

Quantifiable outcome

• Handling of 6 sorting installations for Migros Switzerland with continuous reliable operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DLS (Dynamic Logistic Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic partnership between Hexapole and DLS for automated order picking systems and logistics automation. DLS provides full mechanics (engineering and equipment) while Hexapole supplies both machine control (level 1) and overall software layer with business rules and database (level 2). First shared client was ViaEurope, with subsequent projects including EDCO Eindhoven. Both companies have over twenty years of experience in industrial logistics.
• IntoAccesscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntoAccess develops software solutions for Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 access control systems. Specializes in integrations for building access, parking, and city closures. Works with Hexapole to provide comprehensive smart, innovative solutions combining technology and integration.
• BoikonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Omron AIVs (Automated Intelligent Vehicles) for autonomous mobile robot solutions. Hexapole provides software control while Boikon handles mobile robotization. AIVs suitable for automatic product transport without infrastructure modifications.
• Dolphine Marine, Offshore en IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore partner that referred a virus infection case on a cargo ship. Hexapole performed management and recovery work on the ship's computer server when it docked in Amsterdam port.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian-headquartered integrator of warehouse, order picking, and sortation systems for retail, e-commerce, and 3PL customers. Direct competitor in pick-to-light, sort-to-light, and shuttle-based fulfillment solutions similar to Hexapole's DLS Dispatch Buffer.
• Interroll Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of conveyor rollers, drum motors, and modular sortation/conveying platforms used by integrators worldwide. Comparable as a technology peer providing the underlying conveying components Hexapole integrates into its sorting systems.
• KNAPP AG: Austrian specialist in intralogistics and order fulfillment, with strong positions in fashion/apparel sortation and pharma distribution — directly comparable to Hexapole's hanging garment sorters (Benetton, M&S Mode) and book sortation work (NBC, Gardners).
• BEUMER Group: German family-owned provider of intralogistics systems including parcel and postal sortation, baggage handling, and cement/material handling. Comparable to Hexapole's bomb-bay and box sorter offerings for mid-sized European logistics hubs.
• Vanderlande: Headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands, Vanderlande is a leading supplier of parcel and postal sortation systems for airports, warehouses, and distribution centers. Direct competitor to Hexapole Sorting Systems in the European parcel and e-commerce sortation market.
• OGD ict-diensten: Dutch managed ICT services provider serving mid-market and SMB customers with workplace, cloud, and Microsoft 365 offerings. Closest Dutch competitor to Hexapole's Managed ICT and Hosted Werkplek business.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics integrator (KION Group subsidiary) supplying automated warehousing, sortation, and supply chain solutions. Larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise logistics customers that Hexapole targets with bomb-bay and box sorter projects.
• Swisslog: Swiss-headquartered automation provider (KUKA Group) offering warehouse automation, goods-to-person systems, and integrated software for healthcare, retail, and e-commerce. Overlaps with Hexapole's logistics automation portfolio at the upper end of the market.
• Capgemini Nederland: Global IT services and custom software giant with a strong Dutch footprint. Competes with Hexapole for large enterprise custom software and IT staffing engagements, though at vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• Misset Group (Reedijk): Dutch ICT managed services and custom software provider headquartered in the Randstad region. Comparable to Hexapole as a Dutch mid-market IT services and custom development shop.

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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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