What Ellermeyer does

Ellermeyer is a Dutch specialist vehicle modification company founded in 1946 in Amsterdam, operating from a single workshop in Amsterdam-Zuidoost with in-house metalworking and 3D design capabilities. The company serves three primary customer segments: individuals with physical disabilities requiring adapted vehicles (hand controls, joystick driving systems, wheelchair lifts, custom seats), tradespeople and construction professionals needing commercial van interiors (Sortimo/Storevan shelving, drawers, security, lighting), and commercial fleet operators seeking air suspension, security, and signaling upgrades. Technical differentiation is achieved through full in-house fabrication, ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, and authorized integration partnerships with premium European brands including Paravan (driving controls), VB-Airsuspension, Webasto, GEMA, and ASS (custom seats).

The business operates on a direct sales, project-based model with all work delivered through the Amsterdam workshop. Revenue is generated from professional services (custom installations including labor and materials) and hardware sales (branded component systems). Pricing is custom-quoted per project; no public pricing exists. Customer acquisition relies on the company website with contact forms, free consultation offerings, and organic social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, alongside direct phone inquiries. The company was acquired by De Beelen Groep in 2018 after more than 70 years as an independent family business; the Ellermeyer brand was retained.

The company has 11-50 employees and is privately held with no disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, and operations confined to the Netherlands. Strategic direction is informed by its parent ownership and partner ecosystem rather than venture or growth-equity capital. Product breadth spans disability adaptations, commercial vehicle fitting, and complementary comfort/security offerings (parking heaters, GPS tracking, EV conversion via Greentimer partnership), positioning the firm as a multi-segment specialist workshop rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Ellermeyer

Legal name

Ellermeyer

Website

https://ellermeyer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Modification Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware) (IMACAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steering/Chassis Actuation for ADAS Manufacturing (EPS/Steer-by-Wire/Actuators) (IMACAMAI), Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAO), Bus & Coach Interior Systems Manufacturing (Seating/Flooring/Accessibility) (IMACADAJ)

Keywords

• Vehicle adaptations
• Commercial vehicle interiors
• Disabled driving controls
• Wheelchair transport solutions
• Van security systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Modifications Services: Custom modification services for vehicles including auto adaptations for people with physical disabilities, business van interiors, air suspension installation, and comfort solutions. Services include both labor and materials as part of complete solutions.
2. Product Sales: Sale of branded van interior systems (Sortimo, Storevan), air suspension components (VB-Airsuspension), parking heaters (Webasto), security systems, LED lighting, and custom seats. Products sold as components or complete kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ellermeyer customizes vehicles from its Amsterdam workshop, delivering two main service lines: (1) vehicle adaptations for people with physical disabilities — including hand controls, joystick/mini-steering systems, wheelchair lifts, and custom seats enabling independent mobility; and (2) commercial vehicle interior fit-outs — Sortimo/Storevan modular shelving, air suspension, anti-theft locking, LED signaling, parking heaters, and electronics for tradespeople and fleets. All projects are completed under one roof using in-house metalworking and 3D design capabilities.

Product overview

Ellermeyer offers a unified portfolio of vehicle modification and adaptation services, not a single software product. The core offerings center on two main areas: (1) Autoaanpassingen — vehicle adaptations for people with physical disabilities, including driving controls (joysticks, Paravan systems), wheelchair transport lifts, and custom car seats via ASS partnership; and (2) Bedrijfswageninrichting — commercial vehicle interior systems using Sortimo and Storevan modular brands, covering shelving, drawers, floors, roof racks, LED lighting, and load security. Supporting these are air suspension (VB-Airsuspension), parking heaters (Webasto), electronics, signaling systems, and Greentimer EV conversions via a partner. All services are delivered through their Amsterdam workshop with in-house metalworking and 3D design capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autoaanpassingen (Vehicle Adaptations) Custom vehicle adaptations for people with physical disabilities, including hand controls, steering modifications, joystick controls, and electronic driving systems for independent mobility.
• Bedrijfswageninrichting (Commercial Vehicle Interior) Professional modular interior systems for commercial vehicles including Sortimo and Storevan branded systems, shelving, drawers, racks, and custom configurations transforming vans into mobile workshops.
• Besturen en Bedienen (Driving Controls)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Beelen GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Family business that acquired Ellermeyer in 2018 after more than 70 years as independent family company. De Beelen Groep is known for quality and reliability, ensuring healthy and sustainable future.
• SortimocoreTechnology or IntegrationSortimo is a top brand for professional van interior systems. Ellermeyer offers Sortimo modular solutions including shelving, drawers, and storage systems for optimal mobile workshop organization.
• StorevancoreTechnology or IntegrationStorevan provides high-quality van interior solutions. Ellermeyer designs and installs custom Storevan configurations for professional commercial vehicles.
• GEMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEMA specializes in custom aluminum van interior solutions. Their lightweight, TÜV-certified products are integrated by Ellermeyer into complete custom installations.
• VB-AirsuspensioncoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial dealer for VB-Airsuspension, one of the few European manufacturers of air suspension systems. All products are TÜV-certified. Ellermeyer has extensive experience with system installation on diverse vehicle fleets.
• WebastocoreTechnology or IntegrationMarket leader in parking heaters (standkachels). Ellermeyer supplies and installs Webasto parking heaters for pre-heating vehicles in cold weather or cooling interiors in hot weather.
• ParavancoreTechnology or IntegrationParavan provides digital control systems (joysticks, bicycle handlebars, mini-steering) for wheelchair users to drive independently. Ellermeyer integrates these systems into complete adapted vehicles.
• GreentimerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreentimer converts existing cars to electric. Ellermeyer promotes this sustainable solution as an alternative to purchasing new EVs, reducing CO2 immediately without production emissions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AMF-Bruns: German specialist in vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities, including wheelchair lifts, ramps, and passenger restraint systems. Directly comparable to Ellermeyer's disability adaptation business with a similar product mix and customer type.
• Viamonte Mobility: Dutch vehicle adaptation specialist focused on disabled driver solutions, hand controls, and wheelchair-accessible conversions. Direct competitor in the same Dutch market with overlapping product offerings.
• Hagemeier Fahrzeugtechnik: German vehicle customization and adaptation workshop offering driving aids, wheelchair transport solutions, and commercial vehicle conversions. Comparable mid-sized specialist serving similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bott: European manufacturer and installer of van racking, storage systems, and in-vehicle equipment for commercial fleets. Overlaps with Ellermeyer's commercial van interior business at a larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Mobility Networks / Autoadapt: Larger international player in adaptive mobility solutions for vehicles, including wheelchair lifts and transfer seats. Broader geographic footprint and broader portfolio than Ellermeyer but overlapping core adaptation offerings.
• Sortimo: Market-leading manufacturer of modular van racking and interior systems. Sells both directly and through installation partners like Ellermeyer; broader incumbent operating across Europe in the same commercial-fit-out category.

Regional players

• Joost van den Hengel Autoaanpassingen: Dutch peer specializing in vehicle adaptations for disabled drivers. Comparable niche focus and similar Dutch customer base, primarily serving a different regional catchment.
• KFB Køretøjs Indretning: Danish vehicle outfitter providing commercial van interiors and custom adaptations. Comparable offering to Ellermeyer's Bedrijfswageninrichting line but focused on the Danish market.
• Veenhuizen Automotive: Netherlands-based vehicle conversion and customization workshop. Comparable mid-sized Dutch operator in the vehicle adaptation and commercial fit-out space.

Others

• Paravan: German manufacturer of digital driving control systems (joysticks, mini-steering) for wheelchair users. Key technology partner of Ellermeyer; relevant peer given it supplies the proprietary controls Ellermeyer integrates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EllermeyerBV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellermeyer
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellermeyer
• Xx.com/ellermeyerbv

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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