Creusen

What Creusen does

Creusen 2.0 B.V. is a Dutch private limited manufacturer founded around 1943 and restarted under new ownership in October 2019, headquartered in Lomm (Venlo), Netherlands, with a branch office in Dordrecht. The company develops, produces, and supplies three product groups: (1) marine e-mobility propulsion systems including water-cooled PMSM-based POD motors (2.0-10 kW), outboard motors, and inboard motors under the Creusen Marine sub-brand; (2) combination machines for grinding, polishing, sanding, and brushing organized across Power Line 7000, Professional Line 8000, and Industrial Line 9000 series; and (3) DC motors including brushed motors, brushless DC (BLDC/PMSM) motors achieving up to 96% efficiency, and VDE 0530-compliant generators. Underlying technology centers on proprietary aqua-dynamic, water-cooled motor housing designs that improve energy efficiency and extend marine range to 4-8 hours per charge cycle. The full design-to-production cycle, including prototype construction, is conducted in-house.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of standard and customized motors, marine propulsion systems, and combination machines, supplemented by customer-specific motor engineering and modification services. It operates a sales-led go-to-market model combining direct sales (quote requests, phone, email) with a network of European distribution partners spanning more than 20 Dutch industrial tool resellers plus country partners in Spain (Frank Keerl SA), Belgium (C&K Five NV), Germany (Dictum GmbH), Austria (Elmag GmbH), and the UK (Ferris SARLGate Machinery LTD). Direct e-commerce shipping is available within the Netherlands and Belgium via PostNL. Customer segments span professional craftsmen and workshops, industrial manufacturers, educational institutions, maritime tourism operators, and custom industrial drive customers. Pricing includes a €15 small-order processing fee for orders ≤€150, with shipping costs varying by weight and destination.

Name

Creusen

Legal name

Creusen 2.0 B.V.

Website

https://creusen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Creusen 2.0 B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of marine electric propulsion motors (POD, inboard, outboard), DC and brushless motors/generators, and professional combination machines (grinding, polishing, sanding, brushing), serving industrial workshops, maritime operators, and custom engineering customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors and Combimachines

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGACAB

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Motors, Drives & Motion Control (Motors, VFDs, Servos)

SECONDARYIMAJAHAC

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Propulsion & Power Systems (Engines, Drives, Thrusters)

Keywords

• Electric marine propulsion
• Industrial grinding machines
• Brushless DC motors
• Combination machines
• Marine outboard motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Motors and Drive Systems: Sale of DC motors with and without carbon brushes, brushless motors, and generators for industrial and marine applications. Custom and standard product offerings.
2. Combination Machines: Sale of professional-grade grinding, polishing, sanding, and brushing machines across Power Line 7000, Professional Line 8000, and Industrial Line 9000 series.
3. Marine E-Mobility Products: Sale of electric outboard, inboard, and POD motors for marine vessels along with complete boat drive systems.
4. Custom Engineering Services: Customer-specific motor design and modification services, including prototype development and custom-made solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Creusen 2.0 B.V. develops, produces, and supplies high-quality Combimachines and electric drive systems for professional demanding users. Its three product groups are: Marine E-Mobility (POD, inboard, and outboard electric motors for boats), Combimachines (grinding, polishing, sanding, brushing, and combination machines in Power Line 7000, Professional Line 8000, and Industrial Line 9000 series), and DC motors (brushed DC, brushless BLDC/PMSM up to 96% efficiency, and VDE 0530-compliant generators). All development and prototype construction is performed in-house.

Product overview

Creusen 2.0 B.V. develops, produces, and supplies high-quality Combimachines (combination machines) and drive systems for professional demanding users. The company operates three main product groups: (1) E-Mobility for marine applications including POD/inboard/outboard motors and complete boat drive systems, (2) Combimachines for grinding, polishing, sanding, and brushing of various materials, organized in three series lines (Power Line 7000 for private/semi-professional users, Professional Line 8000 for intensive workshop use, and Industrial Line 9000 for heavy-duty industrial applications), and (3) DC motors including brushed, brushless (BLDC/PMSM), and generators for customer-specific drive applications. All products are developed and produced in-house, with the development process including prototype construction taking place entirely in the company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Line 7000: Combination machines for grinding, polishing, sanding and brushing - entry level professional use
• Professional Line 8000
• Industrial Line 9000
• Creusen Marine

Products and services

• POD Motors Electric marine POD motors for boat propulsion available in 2.0 kW to 10.0 kW ratings, using PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) technology with water-cooling and aqua-dynamic design for energy-efficient operation and extended range; supplied to commercial and recreational boat builders and operators across Europe.
• Outboard Motors Electric outboard motors for boats available in bobtail (2.0 kW, 3.5 kW) and longtail (5.0 kW, 7.5 kW) configurations operating at 48 VDC with dynamic aqua-dynamic design for extended sailing range; targeted at commercial and recreational electric-boat owners.
• Inboard Motors Water-cooled brushless DC inboard electric motors designed for easy conversion from fuel-driven to electric propulsion, with energy-efficient operation; for boat builders and refitters seeking electric propulsion.
• Industrial Line 9000 Grinders Heavy-duty double grinding machines (DS series) with grinding wheel diameters of 200 mm, 250 mm, and 300 mm, plus VSS surface grinding machines, designed for heavy-duty grinding and deburring in industrial manufacturing and continuous-process environments.
• Professional Line 8000 Grinders Double grinder models DS8150T, DS8200T, and DS8150TS for demanding craftsmen and semi-industrial workshops, with high power, extensive accessory range, and optional AK8000 dust extraction column.
• Power Line 7000 Grinders Robust and reliable grinding and polishing machines for professional users with solid construction, ample power, and vibration-free operation; models DS7150T, DS7150TS, and DS7500TS backed by a 5-year warranty.
• Industrial Line 9000 Polishing Machines Double polishing machines (DP) and double conical polishing machines (DPC) with 200 mm and 300 mm disc diameters, models DP(C)9200 and DP(C)9300, for heavy-duty industrial polishing applications.
• Professional Line 8000 Polishing Machines Polishing machines for Ø150 mm and Ø200 mm discs, models DPC8150T and DPC8200T, for intensive professional use in workshops, carpenters, maintenance workshops, agricultural companies, garages, and schools.
• Power Line 7000 Polishing Machines Double polishing machines (DPC) equipped with conical polishing mandrels for polishing work, available in disc diameters 150 mm and 200 mm, models DPC7150T and DPC7200T.
• Belt Grinders 975A/HD and 9150A/HD Heavy-duty belt grinders in more than ten versions for intensive contact grinding, surface grinding, chamfering, and deburring, with grinding belt sizes of 2000x75 mm or 2000x150 mm and a 4 kW motor, including two-speed versions for aluminum and stainless steel.
• Combination Machines Multi-function machines combining belt grinding with conventional grinding on a grinding wheel — Series 7000 SP-TB models with steel wire brush, Series 8000 BSS8200, and Series 9000 BSS/BSD for heavy grinding and deburring.
• DC Motors with Carbon Brush Brushed DC motors including permanent magnet DC motors and classic wound field motors in shunt, series, or compound configurations, widely applicable in industrial drives, available in construction sizes 56 to 160.
• Brushless DC Motors (BLDC / PMSM) Brushless DC motors and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) with up to 96% efficiency, featuring a copper-wire stator and permanent magnet rotor; options include EK (self-cooling), REK (brake), VK (independent cooling), and tachograph variants.
• Generators VDE 0530-compliant generators with fully laminated aluminum-profile stators and ribbed housing for heat dissipation, available in construction sizes 56, 71, 80, 90, 100, 112, 132, and 160 in 2-pole and 4-pole designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 96% motor efficiency for brushless DC motors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rubix / BT-BrammercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch industrial tool distributor partner for Creusen products in Netherlands
• MastermatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distribution partner for Creusen products
• FerneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distribution partner for Creusen products
• LasauleccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distribution partner for Creusen products
• Frank Keerl SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distribution partner for Creusen products
• C&K Five NVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distribution partner for Creusen products
• Dictum GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distribution partner for Creusen products
• Elmag GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian distribution partner for Creusen products
• Ferris SARLGate Machinery LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distribution partner for Creusen products

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WEG: WEG is a major global manufacturer of electric motors (DC, BLDC, AC), generators, and drives — competing with Creusen in industrial motor markets and increasingly in marine e-mobility applications.
• ABB: ABB is a global incumbent in industrial motors and drives, including DC motors, BLDC motors, and complete drive systems — competing with Creusen across the broader industrial motor and propulsion value chain.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a broad incumbent offering industrial motors, drive systems, and motion control products — comparable in product overlap though much larger in scale and global presence.
• Siemens: Siemens offers industrial motors and drive systems including SIMOTICS BLDC and PMSM motors, with significantly larger scale, global reach, and R&D resources than Creusen.
• Nidec (Leroy-Somer): Nidec, following its acquisition of Leroy-Somer, is a global industrial motor manufacturer offering BLDC, PMSM, and brushed DC motors as well as generators — competing broadly with Creusen in industrial motor markets.
• Metabo: Metabo (now part of Hitachi Koki / HiKOKI group) manufactures professional power tools including grinders and polishers — comparable to Creusen's combimachine lines for professional craftsmen and industrial workshops.

Direct peers

• Torqeedo: Torqeedo is the leading specialist in electric marine propulsion (outboard, inboard, POD drives) and competes head-to-head with Creusen Marine across European canal and recreational boating markets.
• ePropulsion: ePropulsion is a direct competitor in the electric outboard and pod marine propulsion space, offering similar BLDC/PMSM-based products targeting canal boats, sailboats, and small commercial vessels across Europe.
• Allied Motion Technologies: Allied Motion designs and manufactures custom and standard electric motors including BLDC, PMSM, and brushed DC motors — directly comparable to Creusen's DC motor and generator product line for industrial and OEM customers.
• FEIN: FEIN is a German manufacturer of professional-grade grinding, polishing, and sanding machines — directly comparable to Creusen's Power Line 7000 / Professional Line 8000 / Industrial Line 9000 combimachine portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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