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Derco
Legal namestring
Derco B.V.
Websiteurl
derco.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1984
Descriptiontext

Derco BV, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, is a family-owned specialty manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts. The company produces a standard range of approximately 1,500 belt types with coatings spanning PVC, PU, PE, polyester and silicone, alongside accessories (extruded and fabric-reinforced flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip tape for textile-industry drum lagging, timing-belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. Manufacturing is consolidated at a fully reconstructed Alkmaar factory (2011) operating 24/7 with solvent-free production methods implemented since 2012, supported by an in-house R&D department focused on new plastic formulations and sustainable techniques. The product offering is rounded out by a wholly-owned sub-brand, Derco Gypsum, which serves gypsum-industry customers.

Derco commercializes entirely through an indirect channel-partner model, supplying more than 150 (and by some counts over 300) independent distributors worldwide who carry the catalogue into light and moderately heavy industrial end-markets including food processing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics and construction materials. The company positions itself around three functional differentiators: (1) catalogue breadth with many items available from stock, (2) environmental leadership via 100% solvent-free, non-toxic production that anticipates tightening regulation, and (3) distributor support that includes product selection, application consultation and fabrication-workshop setup. Revenue mechanics are based on hardware sales to distributors at undisclosed per-unit pricing, with no direct customer relationship or subscription/recurring revenue element evident in the available data.

The company is privately held with 51–100 employees, no institutional investors, no parent company, and no public ticker. Operating geographies are described as worldwide with no explicit regional restrictions, and the corporate website is maintained in six languages (Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish and Arabic). No third-party-endorsed leadership, customer logos, regulatory actions, certifications, M&A activity or funding rounds are disclosed in the input, so any assessment of customer base, revenue scale or growth trajectory is necessarily inferred from operational rather than financial signals.

Short descriptiontext

Derco BV is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts, supplying approximately 1,500 standard belt types and related accessories exclusively through a global network of 150+ independent distributors serving light and moderately heavy industries.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersAlkmaar, Netherlands
HQ citystring
Alkmaar
HQ countrystring
Netherlands
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
industrial conveyor belts, thermoplastic processing belts, conveyor belt accessories, drum lagging materials, coated roller door fabrics
Industry1 code
1Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission)
CodeIMANALABPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing326220
SIC code1 code
  • Plastics Products, Nec3089
Product category
Industrial Conveyor and Processing Belts
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Conveyor and processing belt sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Derco manufactures and sells high-quality thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts along with accessories through their global distribution network.

derco.com
Marketing channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1Derco Gypsum
Description

Specialized sub-brand focused on gypsum industry products, operating at www.dercogypsum.com

derco.com
Core offering1 text field

Derco BV manufactures high-quality thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts with PVC, PU, PE, polyester, and silicone coatings, offering a standard range of approximately 1,500 belt types for light and moderately heavy industrial applications. The product portfolio is extended with conveyor accessories (flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip drum lagging tape, timing belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. All products are made through 100% solvent-free production methods and are sold exclusively through a global network of independent distributors.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Derco is a manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts founded in 1984, operating as a family business. The core product offering consists of conveyor and processing belts with approximately 1,500 standard belt types using PVC, PU, PE, polyester, and silicone coatings. The product portfolio is supplemented by accessories (flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip tape for textile industry drum lagging, timing belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of over 300 independent distributors. Manufacturing is conducted at a factory in Alkmaar, Netherlands, which was fully reconstructed in 2011 and operates 24/7. The company emphasizes solvent-free production and non-toxic materials, with an in-house R&D department driving continuous innovation.

Product and service1 record
1Conveyor and Processing Belts
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers9 records
1Intralox
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global specialist in modular plastic conveyor belts for food, packaging, and industrial applications. Comparable to Derco in food and light-industrial belt categories, though focused on modular plastic belts rather than coated fabric belts.

2Nitta Corporation
TypeRegional player
Description

Japanese manufacturer of industrial conveyor and power transmission belts with global reach but strongest Asian presence. Comparable to Derco in light-industrial belt categories, particularly for electronics and food applications.

3Habasit
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global leader in conveyor and processing belts, power transmission belts, and complementary products. Direct competitor to Derco across light-to-heavy industrial applications and similar end markets (food, logistics, manufacturing).

4Volta Belting
TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of homogeneous thermoplastic conveyor belts serving food processing and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Derco's thermoplastic belt offering with similar material technology and end-market focus.

5Ammeraal Beltech (Megadyne/Ammega)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major manufacturer of process and conveyor belts serving food, logistics, and industrial markets globally. Directly comparable to Derco in product range, material types, and distribution-heavy go-to-market.

6Esbelt
TypeDirect peer
Description

Spanish manufacturer of fabric-based conveyor and processing belts for light-to-medium industrial applications. Closely comparable to Derco in product type, application focus, and European manufacturing footprint.

7Forbo Siegling
TypeDirect peer
Description

Leading European manufacturer of lightweight conveyor and processing belts with strong food-industry presence. Directly competes with Derco in food-grade and light industrial belt segments.

8Derco Gypsum
TypeOthers
Description

Wholly-owned sub-brand of Derco specializing in belts for the gypsum industry. Included as a relevant related entity rather than a true peer; illustrates Derco's vertical specialization approach.

9ContiTech (Continental)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large diversified industrial rubber and plastics manufacturer with a substantial conveyor and power transmission belt portfolio. Overlaps with Derco on industrial belting but operates across a far broader product range.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Subsidiaries1 record

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No data
Funding overview

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Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Derco

Industrial Conveyor and Processing Beltsderco.com

Derco BV is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts, supplying approximately 1,500 standard belt types and related accessories exclusively through a global network of 150+ independent distributors serving light and moderately heavy industries.

What Derco does

Derco BV, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, is a family-owned specialty manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts. The company produces a standard range of approximately 1,500 belt types with coatings spanning PVC, PU, PE, polyester and silicone, alongside accessories (extruded and fabric-reinforced flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip tape for textile-industry drum lagging, timing-belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. Manufacturing is consolidated at a fully reconstructed Alkmaar factory (2011) operating 24/7 with solvent-free production methods implemented since 2012, supported by an in-house R&D department focused on new plastic formulations and sustainable techniques. The product offering is rounded out by a wholly-owned sub-brand, Derco Gypsum, which serves gypsum-industry customers.

Derco commercializes entirely through an indirect channel-partner model, supplying more than 150 (and by some counts over 300) independent distributors worldwide who carry the catalogue into light and moderately heavy industrial end-markets including food processing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics and construction materials. The company positions itself around three functional differentiators: (1) catalogue breadth with many items available from stock, (2) environmental leadership via 100% solvent-free, non-toxic production that anticipates tightening regulation, and (3) distributor support that includes product selection, application consultation and fabrication-workshop setup. Revenue mechanics are based on hardware sales to distributors at undisclosed per-unit pricing, with no direct customer relationship or subscription/recurring revenue element evident in the available data.

The company is privately held with 51–100 employees, no institutional investors, no parent company, and no public ticker. Operating geographies are described as worldwide with no explicit regional restrictions, and the corporate website is maintained in six languages (Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish and Arabic). No third-party-endorsed leadership, customer logos, regulatory actions, certifications, M&A activity or funding rounds are disclosed in the input, so any assessment of customer base, revenue scale or growth trajectory is necessarily inferred from operational rather than financial signals.

Derco firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Derco
Legal name
Derco B.V.
Website
https://derco.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1984
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Derco BV is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts, supplying approximately 1,500 standard belt types and related accessories exclusively through a global network of 150+ independent distributors serving light and moderately heavy industries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Derco industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Conveyor and Processing Belts
NAICS
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)
SIC
Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
akta.pro primary industry
Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission) (IMANALAB)

Keywords

  • Industrial conveyor belts
  • Thermoplastic processing belts
  • Conveyor belt accessories
  • Drum lagging materials
  • Coated roller door fabrics

Where Derco is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Alkmaar
HQ country
Netherlands
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Derco business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Conveyor and processing belt sales: Derco manufactures and sells high-quality thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts along with accessories through their global distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Derco product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Derco BV manufactures high-quality thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts with PVC, PU, PE, polyester, and silicone coatings, offering a standard range of approximately 1,500 belt types for light and moderately heavy industrial applications. The product portfolio is extended with conveyor accessories (flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip drum lagging tape, timing belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. All products are made through 100% solvent-free production methods and are sold exclusively through a global network of independent distributors.

Product overview

Derco is a manufacturer of thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts founded in 1984, operating as a family business. The core product offering consists of conveyor and processing belts with approximately 1,500 standard belt types using PVC, PU, PE, polyester, and silicone coatings. The product portfolio is supplemented by accessories (flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip tape for textile industry drum lagging, timing belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of over 300 independent distributors. Manufacturing is conducted at a factory in Alkmaar, Netherlands, which was fully reconstructed in 2011 and operates 24/7. The company emphasizes solvent-free production and non-toxic materials, with an in-house R&D department driving continuous innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Derco Gypsum: Specialized sub-brand focused on gypsum industry products, operating at www.dercogypsum.com

Products and services

  • Conveyor and Processing Belts

Companies that use Derco

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Derco technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Derco partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Derco competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Intralox: Global specialist in modular plastic conveyor belts for food, packaging, and industrial applications. Comparable to Derco in food and light-industrial belt categories, though focused on modular plastic belts rather than coated fabric belts.
  • Habasit: Global leader in conveyor and processing belts, power transmission belts, and complementary products. Direct competitor to Derco across light-to-heavy industrial applications and similar end markets (food, logistics, manufacturing).
  • Volta Belting: Manufacturer of homogeneous thermoplastic conveyor belts serving food processing and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Derco's thermoplastic belt offering with similar material technology and end-market focus.
  • Ammeraal Beltech (Megadyne/Ammega): Major manufacturer of process and conveyor belts serving food, logistics, and industrial markets globally. Directly comparable to Derco in product range, material types, and distribution-heavy go-to-market.
  • Esbelt: Spanish manufacturer of fabric-based conveyor and processing belts for light-to-medium industrial applications. Closely comparable to Derco in product type, application focus, and European manufacturing footprint.
  • Forbo Siegling: Leading European manufacturer of lightweight conveyor and processing belts with strong food-industry presence. Directly competes with Derco in food-grade and light industrial belt segments.

Regional players

  • Nitta Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial conveyor and power transmission belts with global reach but strongest Asian presence. Comparable to Derco in light-industrial belt categories, particularly for electronics and food applications.

Others

  • Derco Gypsum: Wholly-owned sub-brand of Derco specializing in belts for the gypsum industry. Included as a relevant related entity rather than a true peer; illustrates Derco's vertical specialization approach.

Broad incumbents

  • ContiTech (Continental): Large diversified industrial rubber and plastics manufacturer with a substantial conveyor and power transmission belt portfolio. Overlaps with Derco on industrial belting but operates across a far broader product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Derco social profiles

Digital presence

Derco financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Derco leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Derco subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Derco funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Derco M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Derco

What does Derco do?

Derco BV manufactures high-quality thermoplastic conveyor and processing belts with PVC, PU, PE, polyester, and silicone coatings, offering a standard range of approximately 1,500 belt types for light and moderately heavy industrial applications. The product portfolio is extended with conveyor accessories (flights, guide ropes, sidewalls, spill edges), non-slip drum lagging tape, timing belt coatings, and coated fabrics for rapid roller doors. All products are made through 100% solvent-free production methods and are sold exclusively through a global network of independent distributors.

Is Derco a public or private company?

Derco is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Derco founded?

Derco was founded in 1984. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Derco based?

Derco is headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does Derco make money?

One revenue line is on record: conveyor and processing belt sales.

Who are Derco's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Intralox, Habasit, Volta Belting, Ammeraal Beltech (Megadyne/Ammega), Esbelt and Forbo Siegling. Nitta Corporation is listed as a regional player. Derco Gypsum is listed as an others. ContiTech (Continental) is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Derco have an API?

No public API is recorded for Derco.

What industry is Derco in?

Derco's product category is Industrial Conveyor and Processing Belts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANALAB, Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission). Its NAICS code is 326220 and its SIC code is 3089.

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