Bakker

What Bakker does

Bakker & Co B.V. is a 100-year-old Dutch industrial engineering and technical distribution company headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, with a Belgian subsidiary in Stabroek. Founded in July 1925 by brothers Jan and Dirk Bakker as a trading and engineering bureau, the company supplies custom-engineered solutions across seven product lines: drive technology, high-pressure technology, pump technology, lift technology, measurement technology, meteorology, and mobile water recycling. Its core capability is deep engineering collaboration with customers to design bespoke solutions — exemplified by the Reprotex mobile water purification unit, URACA-based high-pressure pumps rated up to 3,000 bar, and integrated naval meteorological stations — drawing on exclusive Benelux distribution agreements with manufacturers including LAMBRECHT meteo, URACA, UDOR, Regal Rexnord, Knödler, and OTT HydroMet.

The company serves industrial manufacturing, marine/offshore, lift, environmental/municipal, and renewable-energy customers across the Benelux and into Germany, with notable enterprise logos such as Arkema, Allseas, Nyrstar, Kenz Figee, and the Dutch Navy (COMMIT), the latter representing a 60+ year relationship for shipboard meteorological stations. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-engineered equipment, recurring long-term maintenance contracts, spare-parts logistics, and a 24/7 own-service organization, with the installed base tracked by serial number for lifecycle service. Certifications include ISO9001, VCA**, and SIR inspection-body recognition for high-pressure equipment, and the company received the Royal 'Hofleverancier' designation in 2025.

Bakker & Co remains privately held under director and sole shareholder Jan Willem Jongbloed, with no external funding, parent company, or public listing. The business is concentrated in a small, highly qualified technical workforce (11–50 employees) operating a consultative field-sales model complemented by inside sales engineers. Recent strategic activity — new product launches, facility expansion in Belgium, regulatory certifications, and active recruiting — points to incremental investment in service capacity and product refresh rather than a step-change in scale.

Name

Bakker

Legal name

Bakker & Co B.V.

Website

https://bakker-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bakker & Co is a Dutch industrial engineering company and exclusive Benelux distributor supplying custom-engineered drive, high-pressure, pump, lift, measurement, meteorology, and mobile water recycling solutions to manufacturing, marine, and environmental sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwijndrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of bespoke industrial equipment across 7 product lines: drive technology, high-pressure technology, mobile water recycling, pump technology, lift technology, measurement technology, and meteorology. Equipment includes gearboxes, couplings, electric motors, high-pressure plunger pumps, slurry pumps, meteorological stations, and accessories.
2. Service, Maintenance, and Repair: Full-service support including maintenance, repair, renovation, modernization, calibration, and certification of delivered equipment. Own 24/7 service department available 7 days a week. Products tracked by serial numbers for timely maintenance.
3. Logistics and Spare Parts: Logistics support and spare parts supply for all delivered solutions, ensuring continuous operation and maintenance of customer equipment.
4. Long-Term Maintenance Contracts: Extended warranty and long-term maintenance contracts offered as an add-on to standard factory warranty on all solutions, providing ongoing revenue from installed customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bakker & Co is a full-service technical supplier and engineering company that designs, assembles, delivers, and services custom-engineered industrial solutions across seven product lines: drive technology, high-pressure technology, mobile water recycling, pump technology, lift technology, measurement technology, and meteorology. The company also operates as an exclusive Benelux distributor for leading international manufacturers (LAMBRECHT meteo, URACA, UDOR, Knödler, OTT HydroMet, Regal Rexnord, PFEIFER Drako, DIA PUMPEN) and supports all delivered equipment through a 24/7 in-house service organization with serial-number-tracked maintenance.

Product overview

Bakker & Co is a full-service technical supplier and engineering company serving the industrial manufacturing sector with 7 product lines: Engineering, Aandrijftechniek (Drive Technology), Hogedruktechniek (High-Pressure Technology), Lifttechniek (Lift Technology), Meettechniek (Measurement Technology), Meteorologie (Meteorology), Mobiele Waterrecycling (Mobile Water Recycling), and Pomptechniek (Pump Technology). The portfolio includes high-pressure plunger and slurry pumps (URACA, UDOR, DIA PUMPEN), mechanical drive components (couplings, gearboxes, electric motors, controllers), meteorological and measurement sensors (LAMBRECHT), lift safety equipment, and the Reprotex mobile water purification system. The company also provides comprehensive service and maintenance. Bakker operates as both a distributor for international manufacturers and an engineering company that customizes solutions for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive Technology (Aandrijftechniek)

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in energy consumption and 30% reduction in water consumption for Nyrstar's anode cleaning process using custom URACA high-pressure pump solution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAMBRECHT meteo GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 July 2025Bakker & Co is the exclusive Benelux distributor of LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH wind measurement systems. They collaborate on naval meteorological station projects including with Dutch COMMIT (Commando Materieel en IT) for equipping Dutch navy ships. The partnership includes system integration ensuring seamless data exchange between the weather station and ship environment, with technical input from NLR (Nationaal Lucht- en Ruimtevaartlaboratorium). Over 60 years of collaboration with Dutch navy.
• URACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co is the Benelux representative and distributor of URACA high-pressure pumps, cleaning equipment, and accessories. They jointly developed custom solutions such as the URACA TWK100-500EX tank cleaning head with ATEX certification for explosive environments. Bakker & Co engineers and assembles custom solutions using URACA products and provides full service, maintenance, and certification support.
• UDOR S.P.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co is the Benelux representative for UDOR plunger pumps. They introduced the new AK-series plunger pumps (pressures up to 280 bar, flow rates 9-15 L/min) to the Benelux market. UDOR pumps are used in washing systems, misting/cooling setups, and various cleaning applications.
• Knödler AntriebstechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co collaborates with Knödler Antriebstechnik (Germany) for gearbox service, maintenance, and revision. Their service engineers received training in disassembly, fault diagnosis, and assembly of gearboxes including the CMG (Compact Motor Gear) used in extruder machines. The partnership enables Bakker & Co to expand service capacity for Knödler products in the Benelux and beyond, particularly for extruder applications.
• OTT HydroMet (Kipp & Zonen)coreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co's technical sales team participated in a 3-day training at OTT HydroMet (Kipp & Zonen) in Kempten, Germany, focused on the new SMP10 pyranometer generation. Bakker & Co staff received technical knowledge and practical applications training, enabling them to provide expert advice and sell OTT HydroMet instruments in the Benelux market.
• Regal RexnordcoreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co is a Benelux distributor for Regal Rexnord couplings used in marine applications, general machinery, shipbuilding, and winch/crane applications. The partnership supports the maritime sector with essential components.
• PFEIFER Group (Pfeifer Drako)coreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co distributes PFEIFER Group hoist ropes and cables. Products include traction sheave cables, speed limiter cables, and special lift cables found in iconic structures such as the Eiffel Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Burj Khalifa. They also work with Gustav Kocks for lift cables.
• DIA PUMPENcoreTechnology or IntegrationBakker & Co has represented DIA PUMPEN (Germany) for decades in the Benelux. DIA PUMPEN produces high-quality centrifugal and membrane pumps, including self-priming dirty water pumps for heavy-duty applications in construction, industry, and machine building. Complete diesel or electric-driven units are available for demanding applications.
• Boom PeterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBoom Peter collaborated with Bakker & Co in developing a custom URACA-based high-pressure pump solution for Nyrstar's anode cleaning process, contributing to the engineering and installation.
• FEDA BrancheverenigingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBakker & Co is a long-standing and proud member of FEDA Branchevereniging (Federatie van Technologiebranches). The FEDA community provides a strong network and collaboration framework for technology companies in the Netherlands. Bakker & Co received a special FEDA sculpture in honor of their 100th anniversary.
• COMMIT (Commando Materieel en IT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBakker & Co has collaborated with COMMIT (Dutch Defence Material Command IT) for over 60 years to equip Dutch navy ships with advanced meteorological stations. Joint visits with Bakker & Co engineers and LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH are conducted to define requirements for future marine weather stations, including integrated instruments, data logging, and processing software.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Vaisala is a Finnish global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, including professional weather stations, wind sensors, and data loggers. It is the most direct large-scale competitor to Bakker's LAMBRECHT-based meteorology product line.
• KSB: KSB is a German manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems with deep industrial service operations across Europe. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Bakker's pump technology and high-pressure product lines and competes for similar industrial customers.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company providing pumps, rotating equipment, and related services for chemical, oil & gas, and water applications. Comparable to Bakker's process pump and service offerings but operating at global scale.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers, producing centrifugal, submersible, and high-pressure pumps for industrial, commercial, and municipal applications. It overlaps with Bakker's pump technology line and competes for the same enterprise customers.
• Wilo: Wilo is a German multinational pump manufacturer specializing in high-efficiency industrial, commercial, and building-services pumps. Comparable to Bakker's centrifugal and dirty-water pump offerings (DIA PUMPEN) but at global scale with broader product coverage.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a Swedish industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, including pumps. It serves overlapping chemical, energy, and process-industry customers with broader portfolios and global service networks.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a Swedish multinational manufacturer and service provider of industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, high-pressure equipment, and pumps. It competes with the equipment Bakker distributes (URACA, UDOR) and offers comparable service contracts at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• URACA: URACA is a German high-pressure pump and cleaning system manufacturer whose products Bakker distributes exclusively in the Benelux. It is a peer because in other geographies URACA sells directly to the same end markets (chemical, marine, industrial cleaning) that Bakker serves in Benelux.
• Eriks: Eriks is a Netherlands-based industrial distribution and engineering services company supplying technical components (seals, gaskets, flow control, drive technology) and on-site services to industrial customers. It is the closest direct peer to Bakker in the Benelux: same hybrid model of multi-brand distribution plus value-added engineering and service.
• Rotor BV: Rotor is a Dutch technical distributor specializing in drive technology (gearboxes, couplings, motors), bearings, and condition monitoring. Highly comparable to Bakker's Aandrijftechniek product line and serves overlapping Benelux industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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