Teleson
Teleson B.V. is a Netherlands-based specialized distributor founded in 1973 that supplies industrial sensors and safety switches from leading brands like Honeywell and IDEM to Dutch manufacturing companies, with technical advisory and custom configuration services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersUtrecht, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Teleson does
Teleson B.V. is a privately held Netherlands-based specialized distributor founded in 1973 and headquartered in Utrecht (Nevadadreef 26, 3565 CB). The company distributes industrial sensors (pressure, position, oxygen, CO2, liquid level) and safety switches (stainless steel IP69K, emergency stop, door/fence, trapped key interlock, network safety switches) to manufacturing companies in the Dutch market, representing 11 leading brands including Honeywell Sensing Solutions, IDEM Safety Switches, SST Sensing, Pulsotronic, Leuze, SenseAir, Dynament, Analytical Industries Inc., Linemaster, PIL Sensoren, and Sensore Electronic.
The company's core technical capability lies in consultative product selection, configuration, and supply chain management rather than in-house product development. Teleson maintains its own warehouse in Utrecht stocking 25,000+ items with reserved inventory for key accounts, supports customer-specific assemblies (custom cables, connectors, housings) developed with manufacturing partners, and provides technical advisory from a small specialized team covering director, operations, business development, commercial administration, and logistics functions. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (LRQA Nederland, valid through 28 June 2027) and is a member of FME, WTG, and GMV industry associations.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (sensor and safety switch distribution) with technical advisory services bundled into the sales process. Pricing is quote-based and determined by application requirements, volumes, and specifications, with multi-year call-off contracts and reserved inventory arrangements for established relationships. The company serves 200+ manufacturing customers annually across primary verticals including food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging and conveying, and agri-food machine building. Distribution is direct via field sales and personal consultation, supported by a content marketing layer (whitepapers, e-books, monthly newsletter) targeting engineers and procurement professionals at manufacturing firms.
Teleson firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Teleson
- Legal name
- Teleson B.V.
- Website
- https://teleson.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Teleson B.V. is a Netherlands-based specialized distributor founded in 1973 that supplies industrial sensors and safety switches from leading brands like Honeywell and IDEM to Dutch manufacturing companies, with technical advisory and custom configuration services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Teleson is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Utrecht
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Teleson business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sensor Distribution: Teleson generates revenue by distributing sensors (pressure sensors, microswitches, limit switches, position sensors, temperature sensors, and more) from leading manufacturers to manufacturing companies.
- Safety Switch Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing safety switches including stainless steel, IP69K, emergency stop, door/fence switches, key lock systems, and networked safety devices.
- Technical Advisory Services: Providing technical consultation, selection assistance, and integration support as part of the sales process to help customers choose the right components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Teleson product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teleson is a specialized Dutch distributor and technical advisor that supplies industrial sensors and safety switches to manufacturing companies. The company represents 11 leading brands including Honeywell Sensing Solutions and IDEM Safety Switches, stocking more than 25,000 items in its own Utrecht warehouse. Teleson also provides consultative support for component selection, application engineering, and supply chain management, with reserved stock and call-off order arrangements for customers.
Product overview
Teleson is a specialized distributor and supply chain partner for manufacturing companies, offering two main product groups: sensors and safety switches. Their sensor portfolio includes pressure sensors and transducers (Honeywell MPR, ABP2, RSC, MIP series), microswitches and limit switches (Honeywell V15, V15W, GLL, GLA series), oxygen sensors, CO2 sensors, liquid level sensors, and position sensors. Their safety switch portfolio includes stainless steel/IP69K switches, emergency stop and pull cord switches, key lock (trapped key) systems, door and fence switches, network safety switches (PROFIsafe/CIP Safety), and non-contact safety switches. Teleson represents leading brands including Honeywell Sensing Solutions, IDEM Safety Switches, SST Sensing, Pulsotronic, PIL Sensoren, Linemaster Switch Corporation, Leuze, SenseAir, Dynament, Analytical Industries Inc., and Sensore Electronic. The company provides technical advisory, selection assistance, testing support, and supply chain management services alongside their product offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pressure Sensors and Pressure Transducers Pressure sensors and pressure transducers for monitoring and controlling pressure in industrial applications such as medical, HVAC, and high-tech equipment, including board mount sensors and rugged pressure transducers sourced from leading manufacturers.
- Microswitches and Limit Switches Compact microswitches and robust limit switches for detecting position and controlling machine movements, based on Honeywell MICROSWITCH technology, for manufacturing and equipment applications.
- Oxygen Sensors Oxygen sensors from SST Sensing for monitoring oxygen concentrations in industrial and process environments, using zirconium dioxide or optical measurement principles.
- CO2 Sensors Carbon dioxide sensors from SST Sensing with energy-harvesting technology for long-term deployment with minimal maintenance requirements.
- Liquid Level Sensors Compact solid-state optical liquid level switches from SST Sensing for detecting presence or absence of liquids in industrial applications.
- Position Sensors Position sensors from Pulsotronic for detecting position, object presence, and distance measurement using inductive, ultrasonic, capacitive, optical, and magnetic detection technologies.
- Stainless Steel Safety Switches (IP69K) Stainless steel safety switches from IDEM Safety Switches designed for demanding hygienic environments, featuring IP69K sealing for food processing, pharmaceutical, and corrosive applications.
- Door and Fence Safety Switches Safety switches for industrial doors and fences that automatically stop machines when access is opened, preventing accidents and ensuring personnel safety.
- Emergency Stop Switches and Pull Cord Switches Robust emergency stop solutions including direct shutdown switches and pull cord systems for conveyors and long installations, with stainless steel and IP69K options.
- Key Lock Systems (Trapped Key Interlocks) Mechanical interlocking systems that enforce safe sequences of operation using keys and locks, preventing unauthorized access to hazardous areas and ensuring complete shutdown before entry.
- Network Safety Switches (PROFIsafe and CIP Safety) Safety switches with industrial network protocols PROFIsafe and CIP Safety for smart factories and automated warehouses, enabling integration with industrial control systems.
- Non-Contact Safety Switches Wear-free safety switches that disable machines without physical contact using magnetic or electronic detection, ideal for high-motion applications.
- Technical Advisory and Supply Chain Services Technical consultation, component selection assistance, integration support, and supply chain management including call-off orders and reserved inventory, provided to manufacturing customers alongside Teleson's product distribution.
Quantifiable outcome
- Teleson has helped more than 200 manufacturing companies per year since their founding in 1973
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Teleson
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Teleson technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Teleson partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Honeywell Sensing SolutionscoreTeleson is an authorized distributor of Honeywell Sensing Solutions, representing their sensor products including pressure sensors, microswitches, and limit switches. Honeywell is known worldwide for sensors that perform reliably for years, even in complex demanding environments. The partnership provides manufacturing companies access to reliable measurement, detection, positioning, and process control solutions.
- IDEM Safety SwitchescoreTeleson is an official partner of IDEM Safety Switches, representing their stainless steel and IP69K safety switches. IDEM is known for robust, hygienic, and reliable safety switches that perform in environments where moisture, cleaning, and stresses are challenging. The partnership offers stainless steel enclosures and IP69K seals ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
- SST SensingcoreTeleson represents SST Sensing, specializing in oxygen sensors and liquid level sensors. SST Sensing has been developing high-quality sensors for liquid and gas measurement for over 20 years with focus on accuracy, robustness, and customization. Much of their technology originated from years of experience manufacturing branded sensors for Honeywell.
- PulsotronicminorTeleson represents Pulsotronic as their Dutch partner, offering position sensors using various technologies including inductive, ultrasonic, capacitive, optical, and magnetic sensors. Pulsotronic has over 60 years of experience delivering reliable technology that stands the test of time in demanding applications.
- PIL SensorenminorTeleson represents PIL Sensoren as part of their brand portfolio, providing additional sensor solutions to their manufacturing customers.
- LeuzeminorTeleson represents Leuze electronic sensors and components for industrial automation applications.
- SenseAirminorTeleson represents SenseAir, specializing in CO2 sensors and gas measurement solutions.
- DynamentminorTeleson represents Dynament as part of their gas sensor brand portfolio.
- Analytical Industries Inc.minorTeleson represents Analytical Industries Inc. (AII) for gas analysis and monitoring solutions.
- Sensore ElectronicminorTeleson represents Sensore Electronic as part of their sensor brand offerings.
- Linemaster Switch CorporationminorTeleson represents Linemaster Switch Corporation, specializing in foot switches and related products.
- FME (Technologische Industrie)minorTeleson is a member of FME, the entrepreneurs' organization for the technological industry in the Netherlands. Membership provides active involvement in the Dutch manufacturing industry.
- WTG (Technische Groothandel)minorTeleson is a member of WTG, the employers' organization for technical wholesalers in the Netherlands.
- GMV (Dutch Food Systems)minorTeleson is a member of GMV, the industry association for machine builders in the agri and food industry in the Netherlands.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Teleson competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
Broad incumbents
- Distrelec: Distrelec is a European electronics and industrial automation component distributor, comparable to Teleson as a channel partner distributing industrial sensors and switches to manufacturing buyers.
- Turck: Turck is a German industrial sensor, interface, and connectivity manufacturer; its sensor and fieldbus products overlap with Teleson's Honeywell, Pulsotronic, and Leuze offerings for industrial automation customers.
- Balluff: Balluff is a global German sensor and connectivity specialist with a broad industrial automation portfolio, comparable to Teleson's sensor line (position, pressure, level) in target customer and use case.
- SICK AG: SICK is a large German sensor and safety solutions manufacturer (factory, logistics, process automation). It addresses the same manufacturing customers as Teleson with a much broader product portfolio of sensors and safety devices.
- RS Components: RS Components (RS Online) is a large broad-line industrial component distributor active in the Netherlands selling sensors and safety switches — a catalog distributor peer competing for the same Dutch manufacturing customers as Teleson.
Direct peers
- Euchner: Euchner specializes in industrial safety switches (hinged, trapped-key, non-contact) and access-control devices, overlapping directly with Teleson's door/fence, emergency stop, and trapped-key portfolios.
- Pilz: Pilz is a German safety-automation specialist offering safety switches, trapped-key systems, and safety controllers — directly comparable to Teleson's IDEM safety switch line and the regulated-vertical use cases (food, pharma) Teleson serves.
- Schmersal: Schmersal is a leading European manufacturer of safety switches, interlocks, and safety sensors with a strong food/pharma position — competing in the same safety switch category Teleson distributes (e.g., IDEM).
Emerging players
- Contrinex: Contrinex is a Swiss sensor specialist (inductive, photoelectric, RFID, safety) with strong presence in factory automation — a smaller, niche manufacturer competing in several of the same sensor categories Teleson distributes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Teleson social profiles
Digital presenceTeleson compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Teleson financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Teleson leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Teleson funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Teleson M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Teleson
What does Teleson do?
Teleson is a specialized Dutch distributor and technical advisor that supplies industrial sensors and safety switches to manufacturing companies. The company represents 11 leading brands including Honeywell Sensing Solutions and IDEM Safety Switches, stocking more than 25,000 items in its own Utrecht warehouse. Teleson also provides consultative support for component selection, application engineering, and supply chain management, with reserved stock and call-off order arrangements for customers.
Is Teleson a public or private company?
Teleson is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Teleson founded?
Teleson was founded in 1973. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Teleson based?
Teleson is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Teleson make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Sensor Distribution is the primary driver. The others are safety Switch Distribution and technical Advisory Services.
Who are Teleson's main competitors?
ifm electronic is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Distrelec, Turck, Balluff, SICK AG and RS Components. Direct peers are Euchner, Pilz and Schmersal. Contrinex is listed as an emerging player.
Does Teleson have an API?
No public API is recorded for Teleson.