Nicoverken

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.

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

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

• Marine engine repair
• Marine equipment distribution
• Food packaging machinery
• Ship spare parts supply
• Industrial filling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiedam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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).
5. 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

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationNicoverken 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.
• ZexelcoreTechnology or IntegrationNicoverken is an official service agent for Zexel governors, providing overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for Zexel governor systems in marine engines.
• BlüchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted 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.
• CathelcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive 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.
• FuchsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• HAMANNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized 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.
• MicroplasmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• MÜPROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of MÜPRO flexible solutions for pipe fastening in maritime applications, including products for ship construction and marine installations.
• Sepflutech GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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 EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• TebulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• FerrumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• ACMIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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).
• SecomakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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 StockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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.
• LaminarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor 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 RotterdamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports 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 CricketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship 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

Broad 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

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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