Nicoverken
Nicoverken is a Dutch family-owned industrial services and distribution company in Schiedam, Netherlands, providing marine engine repair (Yanmar/Zexel), marine equipment distribution for shipbuilders, and industrial filling & packaging systems for food & beverage producers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersSchiedam, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Nicoverken does
Nicoverken is a Dutch family-owned industrial services and distribution group headquartered in Schiedam, Netherlands, with Swedish origins dating to 1946. The company operates three interconnected business lines: (1) marine engine repair — on-site 24/7 worldwide service and in-house workshop repair (crankshaft grinding, cylinderhead overhauling, fuel pump overhauling) as an official Yanmar and Zexel service agent; (2) marine equipment distribution — exclusive/authorized agency for 10+ manufacturers including Blücher (drainage), Cathelco (anti-fouling/ICCP, 30,000+ installations), HAMANN (sewage treatment), Quantum Europe (reverse osmosis), Tebul (watertight doors), and Fuchs (cranes); and (3) industrial filling & packaging systems — distribution of Ferrum can seamers, ACMI palletisers/robotics, Secomak drying equipment, DFT sterilization plants, and Laminar's patented AI-enabled CIP spectral sensors. The company employs 40-45 people and serves commercial shipping fleets, ship- and superyacht builders, and food & beverage producers across Europe and globally via quote-based project pricing.
Revenue is generated through three mechanics: professional services (engine labor and workshop fees), hardware sales (genuine Yanmar parts/engines, distributed marine equipment, and packaging machinery), and ongoing after-sales service contracts. Distribution partnerships (Yanmar, Cathelco, Quantum, Laminar, etc.) form the bulk of the product business, while the in-house machine factory and 24/7 field engineering teams underpin the services business. The company's main technology-forward distinction is distribution of Laminar's ML-powered CIP optimization system, which uses spectral sensors and sub-second closed-loop PLC/SCADA commands to accelerate cleaning and reduce resource use. Corporate structure is parented by Nico Holding B.V. with three operating subsidiaries (Nicoverken Holland B.V., Nicoverken Marine Services B.V., Nicoverken Industrial Services B.V.); the company is entirely family-owned with no external investment and is currently led by second-generation owners Erik and Jeroen van Krugten.
Nicoverken firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nicoverken
- Legal name
- Nico Holding B.V.
- Website
- https://nicoverken.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Nicoverken is a Dutch family-owned industrial services and distribution company in Schiedam, Netherlands, providing marine engine repair (Yanmar/Zexel), marine equipment distribution for shipbuilders, and industrial filling & packaging systems for food & beverage producers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nicoverken industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration) (TLAHAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment) (IMAJAHAK)
Keywords
Where Nicoverken is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schiedam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Nicoverken business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Marine Engine Repair & Maintenance Services: On-site and in-house repair and maintenance services for marine engines, including 24/7 emergency services worldwide. Revenue generated through service fees for technical engineering labor and workshop operations.
- Spare Parts & Engine Supply: Supply and distribution of genuine Yanmar spare parts and engines, as well as refurbished engines. Fast delivery to major European ports. Revenue from product sales.
- Marine Equipment Distribution: Distribution and service agency for marine equipment manufacturers including Blücher, Cathelco, Fuchs, HAMANN, Microplasma, MÜPRO, Sepflutech GmbH, Quantum Europe, and Tebul. Revenue from product distribution and after-sales support.
- Industrial Filling & Packaging Systems: Supply and distribution of filling and packaging equipment for the food and beverage industry, including can seamers (Ferrum), palletisers/depalletisers (ACMI), drying equipment (Secomak), sterilization (DFT), cleaning-in-place sensors (Laminar), and blowing nozzles (Nicoverken).
- Fuel Pump Overhaul Services: Expanded service offering covering overhaul of fuel pumps across all brands, providing customized solutions for marine and industrial customers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Nicoverken product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nicoverken provides full-scale marine engine repair services (on-site and in-house workshop), distributes marine equipment (drainage, anti-fouling, sewage treatment, doors, cranes, water treatment) on behalf of leading manufacturers, and supplies industrial filling & packaging systems (can seamers, palletisers, drying, sterilization, CIP sensors) to food & beverage producers. The company operates from Schiedam near the Rotterdam maritime hub with 24/7 worldwide service capability and acts as the official service agent for Yanmar and Zexel marine engines.
Product overview
Nicoverken is a Dutch family-owned business (since 1983) offering three interconnected service lines: (1) Engine Repair services including on-site and in-house maintenance, Yanmar/Zexel spare parts and engines, and fuel pump overhauling; (2) Marine Equipment distribution and service agency for 10+ manufacturers including Blücher (drainage), Cathelco (anti-fouling/ICCP), Fuchs (cranes), HAMANN (sewage treatment), Microplasma (doors/hatches), MÜPRO (pipe fastening), Quantum Europe (water treatment), Sepflutech (separators), Tebul (watertight doors); and (3) Industrial Filling & Packaging systems including ACMI (palletisers/robotics), DFT (sterilization), Ferrum (can seamers), Laminar (CIP sensors), Nicoverken blowing nozzles, and Secomak (drying equipment). The marine and filling & packaging segments function as a branded portfolio of distributed equipment with Laminar's AI-powered CIP optimization representing the primary technology-forward product.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- On-Site Engine Overhaul, Maintenance & Repair 24/7 worldwide on-site and dockside engine services with specialized Yanmar and Zexel expertise, including EY and NY series engines. Skilled engineers provide swift on-site overhaul, maintenance and repair with specialized overhaul sets prepared in advance.
- In-House Engine Maintenance & Repair Full-scale engine maintenance and repair services at the Schiedam workshop using the company's own machine factory. Includes crankshaft grinding, cylindrical grinding, connection rod reconditioning, line boring, cylinderhead overhauling, piston reconditioning, cylinderliner honing, and fuel pump overhauling.
- Yanmar Spare Parts & Engines Supply Genuine Yanmar marine engine spare parts and engines supplied by trusted agent with fast delivery to key European ports including Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp. Spare parts and engines cover EY and NY series Yanmar marine engines.
- Fuel Pump Overhaul Service Service expansion covering overhaul of fuel pumps across all brands, providing customized solutions for marine and industrial customers with quality and reliability focus.
- Marine Equipment Distribution Exclusive distributor and service agent for marine equipment manufacturers covering drainage systems (Blücher), anti-fouling and ICCP hull protection (Cathelco), crane systems (Fuchs), sewage treatment plants (HAMANN), watertight doors and hatches (Microplasma), pipe fastening (MÜPRO), reverse osmosis water treatment (Quantum Europe), separation and filtration (Sepflutech), and watertight bulkhead sliding doors (Tebul). Serving superyacht and commercial shipbuilding markets globally.
- Industrial Filling & Packaging Equipment Distribution Distribution partner for food and beverage filling and packaging equipment covering can seamers (Ferrum, 20 to 2,500 cans/min), palletisers and depalletisers (ACMI), industrial drying systems (Secomak), batch retorts and sterilization plants (DFT Technology Stock), and Clean-in-Place sensors (Laminar).
- NICO Hand Blowing Nozzle Proprietary air film blowing nozzle that reduces noise and energy costs by more than 50%, suitable for applications up to 200°C with low air consumption and an effective tight air film.
Quantifiable outcome
- NICO hand reduces noise and energy costs by more than 50%
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Nicoverken
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Nicoverken technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability4 records
Feature5 records
Nicoverken partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- YanmarcoreNicoverken is a trusted Yanmar spare parts agent for marine engines and an official Yanmar service agent. Provides fast delivery of genuine Yanmar spare parts to key European ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp), plus 24/7 on-site and in-house maintenance and repair services for Yanmar marine engines across EY and NY series.
- ZexelcoreNicoverken is an official service agent for Zexel governors, providing overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for Zexel governor systems in marine engines.
- BlüchercoreTrusted and exclusive distributor of Blücher stainless steel drainage systems (drains, drainage channels, pipes) for maritime applications. Blücher products offer low weight, high strength, flow hygiene, easy maintenance, and fire safety.
- CathelcocoreExclusive distributor of Cathelco anti-fouling and ICCP hull corrosion protection systems. Cathelco is a world leader in seawater pipework anti-fouling with over 30,000 installations, including systems for commercial ships, naval vessels, and luxury yachts.
- FuchsminorDistributor of Fuchs multi-purpose crane systems for marine applications including engine room cranes, travelling trolleys, provision cranes, telescopic cranes, and system-oriented solutions for yachts.
- HAMANNcoreAuthorized agent for HAMANN sewage treatment plants (STP) and advanced wastewater treatment systems (AWTS). Products serve cruise ships, ferries, passenger vessels, superyachts, and commercial vessels, meeting highest marine sewage standards.
- MicroplasmaminorDistributor of Microplasma weather tight and watertight doors, hatches, louvers, and manholes for ship superstructures. Products can be equipped with central locking systems or individual closing points.
- MÜPROminorDistributor of MÜPRO flexible solutions for pipe fastening in maritime applications, including products for ship construction and marine installations.
- Sepflutech GmbHminorDistributor of Sepflutech separation and filtration systems from Hamburg. Products include bilge water separators (IMO MEPC 107 (49) compliant), fuel & oil treatment systems, oil-in-water monitors, dockwater deoiling systems, and sea water filters.
- Quantum EuropeminorDistributor of Quantum Europe reverse osmosis, water treatment, and water engineering systems. With over 15 years track record and 500+ systems on 5 continents, serving aquaculture, marine, offshore, energy, automotive, food, and healthcare sectors.
- TebulminorDistributor of Tebul watertight bulkhead sliding doors since 1961. Products are A-60 bulkhead approved, self-tightening with fully electric transmission, and compliant with latest SOLAS regulations. References include cruise liners, luxury yachts, passenger ferries, icebreakers, and research vessels.
- FerrumcoreDistributor of Ferrum can seamers for food and beverage industry. Capacities range from 20 to 2,500 seamed cans per minute. Products include low, medium, and high speed can seamers suitable for aluminium, steel, plastic, and composite applications.
- ACMIcoreDistributor of ACMI bottling and packaging systems since 1984. Products include palletisers, depalletisers, robot systems, conveyors, stretch wrappers (Vortex), sleeve packaging (Easypack), handle applicators (Viper), layer formation systems (Twisterbox), shrink wrappers (Fenix), and high-speed palletisers (Faster series up to 600 layers/hr).
- SecomakminorDistributor of Secomak industrial drying solutions for food & beverage packaging. Products include air knife systems, compressed air de-watering equipment (Ringjets, Clusterjets, Air-strips, Air Misers), and combination dryers for bottles, cans, jars, pouches, and other containers.
- Dft Technology StockminorDistributor of DFT Technology Stock batch type retorts and sterilization plants for food pasteurization and sterilization. Products include controls, documentation, SCADA systems, and loading/unloading equipment for retort cages.
- LaminarminorDistributor of Laminar CIP optimization and liquid analysis sensors. Patented spectral sensors enable sub-second closed-loop autonomous adjustments, accelerating CIP by 15%+, saving 20% changeover time, and reducing water/chemical/energy use by up to 10%.
- Sparta RotterdamminorSports sponsorship partnership. Nicoverken has been co-shirt sponsor of Sparta Rotterdam for 8+ consecutive seasons, providing brand exposure on the football club's shirts and generating brand recognition in the Netherlands.
- Excelsior'20 CricketminorSponsorship of Excelsior'20 cricket club, a local sports sponsorship to build community ties and brand awareness in the Schiedam/Rotterdam region.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nicoverken competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Krones AG: Global manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the food & beverage industry. Comparable to Nicoverken's industrial filling & packaging distribution segment as a major OEM whose products compete in the same customer accounts.
- Alfa Laval: Global supplier of marine heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment. Comparable as a broad marine equipment portfolio incumbent whose product range overlaps with several of Nicoverken's distributed brands.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Provider of marine technology and services for commercial vessels, offshore, and naval customers. Comparable as a broader marine systems and service incumbent that Nicoverken competes with for integrated vessel upgrade and service contracts.
- MAN Energy Solutions: Global manufacturer of marine engines (including 4-stroke) with an extensive service network. Adjacent to Nicoverken's core marine engine servicing, competing for the same fleet operators on a much larger scale.
- Wärtsilä: Global marine engine OEM and lifecycle services provider. Overlaps with Nicoverken's marine engine repair and spare-parts business as a much larger incumbent offering full-service agreements and OEM-direct support.
- Sidel: Global supplier of F&B packaging equipment and services including palletising, wrapping, and line solutions. Comparable to Nicoverken's ACMI/Secomak/Ferrum distribution activities as an end-to-end packaging incumbent.
Direct peers
- RH Marine: Dutch marine technology integrator delivering electrical, automation, and navigation services to superyachts, naval, and commercial shipping. Comparable as a Rotterdam-area marine services specialist serving overlapping customer segments.
- Goltens Worldwide: Global provider of marine engine and component repair services for commercial shipping, offshore, and power generation. Directly comparable to Nicoverken's in-house and on-site engine repair business, with overlapping Yanmar/diesel expertise and worldwide 24/7 service model.
- Pon Power: Netherlands-based Yanmar marine engine distributor and service provider. Directly comparable because it competes for the same Yanmar service-agency territory and marine spare-parts customers in the Dutch and European market.
- Teignbridge Marine Services: UK-based independent marine engineering and engine repair specialist serving commercial and superyacht markets. Comparable as a smaller specialist offering in-house workshop capability and on-site service.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nicoverken social profiles
Digital presenceNicoverken compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Nicoverken financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Nicoverken leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Nicoverken funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nicoverken M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Nicoverken
What does Nicoverken do?
Nicoverken provides full-scale marine engine repair services (on-site and in-house workshop), distributes marine equipment (drainage, anti-fouling, sewage treatment, doors, cranes, water treatment) on behalf of leading manufacturers, and supplies industrial filling & packaging systems (can seamers, palletisers, drying, sterilization, CIP sensors) to food & beverage producers. The company operates from Schiedam near the Rotterdam maritime hub with 24/7 worldwide service capability and acts as the official service agent for Yanmar and Zexel marine engines.
Is Nicoverken a public or private company?
Nicoverken is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Nicoverken founded?
Nicoverken was founded in 1946. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Nicoverken based?
Nicoverken is headquartered in Schiedam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Nicoverken make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Marine Engine Repair & Maintenance Services are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts & Engine Supply, marine Equipment Distribution, industrial Filling & Packaging Systems and fuel Pump Overhaul Services.
Who are Nicoverken's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Krones AG, Alfa Laval, Kongsberg Maritime, MAN Energy Solutions, Wärtsilä and Sidel. Direct peers are RH Marine, Goltens Worldwide, Pon Power and Teignbridge Marine Services.
Does Nicoverken have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nicoverken.
What industry is Nicoverken in?
Nicoverken's product category is Marine Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAMAF, Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration), with a secondary code of IMAJAHAK, Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment). Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 5013.