Nijssen

What Nijssen does

Nijssen B.V. is a Dutch industrial engineering firm founded in 1948 in Leiden, Netherlands, that designs and manufactures custom cooling, climate simulation, and heat pump systems for demanding B2B applications. The company operates across three core product lines: Klimaatsimulatie (climate chambers for research, pharma, and horticulture with temperature ranges from -60C to +120C), Koudetechniek (industrial refrigeration using natural refrigerants ammonia and CO2 for storage, logistics, and agro food), and Warmtepompen (1-16 MW industrial heat pumps for greenhouse horticulture and process heat). Underlying these offerings is the proprietary Nijssen Control System, an in-house automation software developed since 2010 for PLC-based control, monitoring, and BMS integration, complemented by patented ejector technology that optimizes CO2 heat pump performance at high ambient temperatures.

The company's go-to-market is engineering-led enterprise sales, structured around a five-phase methodology (Advice, Design, Realisation, Validation, Lifecycle Support) that engages customers from initial research question through industrial installation and ongoing 24/7 service. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with revenue split across one-time custom installation projects, recurring service and maintenance contracts, and lifecycle support including remote monitoring. Customer segments are organized vertically across Agro & Horticulture, Pharma & Life Sciences, Research & Universities, Storage & Logistics, and Agro Food, with named enterprise customers including LIDL, VitroPlus, Enza Zaden, and Fotomuseum Rotterdam. The firm holds ISO 9001, VCA, and BRL 100 certifications and is a member of NVKL.

Nijssen was a privately held family-origin company that installed a new management team in 2024 (CEO Frank van der Heijden, Director Melanie van de Graaf) and was acquired by Francks in June 2026, marking the most significant ownership transition in its history. The company operates primarily in the Netherlands with selective international projects in South Africa and Indonesia.

Name

Nijssen

Legal name

Nijssen B.V.

Website

https://nijssen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nijssen B.V. is a Netherlands-based industrial engineering firm that designs and manufactures custom cooling, climate simulation, and heat pump systems using natural refrigerants. The company serves 200+ enterprise clients across horticulture, pharmaceuticals, research, logistics, and heritage sectors from its Leiden headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration and Climate Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Climate simulation chambers
• Industrial heat pumps
• Natural refrigerant cooling
• Process cooling engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Installation Projects: Design, engineering, and realisation of custom industrial cooling, climate, and heat pump installations. Projects range from climate chambers for research to large-scale logistics refrigeration. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Preventive maintenance, 24/7 emergency breakdown service, and custom service contracts. Contracts range from regular maintenance to comprehensive 24/7 support tailored to customer installation and business process.
3. Lifecycle Support & Validation: Ongoing support after installation including commissioning, validation, and technical modifications. Services include remote monitoring via dial-in connection to customer installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nijssen designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom industrial cooling, climate simulation, and heat pump systems for demanding B2B applications in horticulture, pharmaceutical, research, and logistics sectors. Products span climate chambers (-60°C to +120°C), industrial refrigeration using natural refrigerants (ammonia, CO2), and industrial heat pumps (1-16 MW capacity), all controlled by the proprietary Nijssen Control System automation software. The offering is delivered via a 5-phase project methodology (Advice, Design, Realisation, Validation, Lifecycle Support) and supported by 24/7 service and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Nijssen is an industrial cooling and climate technology company offering a portfolio of integrated solutions centered around three core product lines: Klimaatsimulatie (Climate Simulation), Koudetechniek (Refrigeration Technology), and Warmtepompen (Heat Pumps). These are complemented by the proprietary Nijssen Control System automation software developed in-house since 2010, which connects and controls all installations. The company provides both standardized climate chambers and fully customized solutions for sectors including agro & horticulture, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and research institutions. Services include 24/7 maintenance and remote monitoring, with all systems designed using natural refrigerants (CO2, ammonia, propane) for sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nijssen Automation: Internal automation and control technology division specializing in custom software, PLC programming, and process automation for cooling and climate installations since 2010.

Products and services

• Klimaatsimulatie (Climate Simulation) Custom climate simulation solutions covering climate chambers, plant growth chambers, and stability chambers with precise control of temperature (-60°C to +120°C), humidity, lighting, CO2, and gas concentrations. Designed for research institutions, pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations, and agro/horticulture applications.
• Koudetechniek (Refrigeration Technology) Custom-designed industrial cooling installations for storage, logistics, pharmaceutical, and agro-food applications. Built with natural refrigerants (ammonia, CO2) covering temperature ranges from -50°C to +40°C and complying with HACCP and BRC standards.
• Warmtepompen (Industrial Heat Pumps) Industrial heat pumps for sustainable process heat applications covering greenhouse horticulture, heat networks, drying processes, and heat recovery. Capacities from 1-16 MW using natural refrigerants (CO2 R744, ammonia R717, isobutane R600a, propane R290) with supply temperatures up to 85°C, integrating patented ejector technology.
• Nijssen Control System (Automation Software) Proprietary in-house software for controlling, monitoring, and logging cooling and climate installations. Features include tailored arrangements, visualisation, monitoring and logging, and integration with optional building management systems.
• 24/7 Service & Maintenance Contracts Round-the-clock emergency service, preventive maintenance, and custom service contracts for installed Nijssen cooling, freezing, and climate installations. Includes remote monitoring via dial-in connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% uptime achieved for climate chamber installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FenagycoreTechnology or IntegrationFenagy, based in Aarhus, Denmark, specializes in large-scale CO₂ heat pumps for industrial and horticultural applications. The partnership combines Fenagy's heat pump technology with Nijssen's project execution and installation capabilities. Fenagy builds the heat pump; Nijssen executes the project. This technology partnership enables delivery of 1-16 MW heating capacity systems for greenhouse horticulture, heat networks, and industrial heat recovery applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NIBE: Swedish heating and heat pump manufacturer with growing industrial heat pump portfolio. Overlaps with Nijssen's industrial heat pump product line serving European horticulture and district heating markets.
• Daikin: Global HVAC and refrigeration giant with expanding industrial heat pump portfolio. Broad incumbent overlap with Nijssen's refrigeration and heat pump offerings; a competitor Nijssen would face in large European tenders.
• GEA Group: German-based global leader in industrial refrigeration, heating, and separation technologies serving food, beverage, dairy, and pharma. Direct overlap with Nijssen's industrial cooling and heat pump portfolio, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Viessmann: German heating, industrial and refrigeration systems provider with strong presence in heat pumps and climate solutions. Comparable industrial heat pump capabilities and European market overlap, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mayekawa: Japanese specialist in industrial refrigeration using natural refrigerants (ammonia, CO2), serving food processing, cold storage, and industrial applications. Closely aligned with Nijssen's natural refrigerant focus and custom industrial cooling approach.
• Carel Industries: Italian specialist in control solutions for HVAC, refrigeration, and humidification with proprietary automation software. Comparable to Nijssen in combining refrigeration technology with proprietary control systems.
• Fenagy: Danish specialist in large-scale CO2 heat pumps for industrial and horticultural applications. Technology partner of Nijssen but also a peer competing in the same industrial CO2 heat pump segment, making them a direct comparable.
• BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of climate chambers, incubators, and environmental simulation equipment for laboratory and industrial use. Highly comparable to Nijssen's climate chamber and stability chamber offerings for pharma and research customers.
• BITZER: Specialist manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and components for industrial and commercial refrigeration. Comparable as a European mid-sized specialist focused on refrigeration technology, though component-focused versus Nijssen's systems integrator model.
• ESPEC Corporation: Japanese specialist in environmental test chambers and climate simulation equipment. Most direct peer for Nijssen's Klimaatsimulatie product line, serving pharma stability testing, electronics reliability, and research with similar temperature/humidity control capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/company/nijssen-klimaat-en-koudetechniek

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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