OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV

What OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV does

OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV is a privately held Dutch B2B wholesale distributor of technical accessories for the caravan and camper aftermarket, founded in 1960 and headquartered at Amarilstraat 40, 7554 TV Hengelo, Netherlands. The company distributes more than 20,000 articles organized across major categories including electrical systems (Elektra), gas technology (Gastechniek), climate control (Klimaatbeheersing), household goods (Huishoudelijk), furniture (Meubilair), and sanitary and water systems (Sanitair & Water), with over 10,000 items delivered directly from stock. Its catalog spans sub-categories such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, gas regulators and alarms, air-conditioning units, water tanks and pumps (e.g., Truma Ultraflow), refrigeration, cooking appliances, bedding, tents and awnings, and ventilation products, with recent additions including the Luxuoso II roof ventilator (2024) and the Clesana X1 autonomous toilet. The portfolio is anchored on multi-brand distribution of established suppliers including Webasto, Truma, Fiamma, Reich, Shurflo, GOK, Enduro, Fjord Outdoor, and Clesana.

The company operates exclusively as a B2B wholesaler, serving camper and caravan dealers and camping retailers across the BeNeLux region and explicitly excluding private individuals and non-industry businesses. Customer access requires an approved account, pricing is gated behind login, and first orders carry a €750 (excl. VAT) minimum executed via prepayment, after which standard terms apply; BeNeLux orders above €500 qualify for Franco (free) shipping from the Hengelo warehouse. Distribution is conducted through a Magento-based e-commerce platform supported by account-based direct sales, with marketing channels including the OCS Inside digital magazine, dedicated brand pages, and active Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts. The company has no disclosed parent entity, no external funding, no M&A activity, and no senior management or headcount data in the source material, consistent with an independently operated, family- or owner-managed wholesale business.

No revenue figures, headcount, AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology stack, or API integrations are disclosed in the available material. The company holds no patents or trademarks listed in the source data and has no documented certifications or regulatory actions. Its core technology is listed as "Not specified," and its competitive position rests on catalog breadth, stock availability, BeNeLux distribution efficiency, and 60+ years of category reputation rather than on proprietary software or technology assets.

Name

OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV

Legal name

OCS Recreatie Groothandel B.V.

Website

https://ocs-recreatie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV is a privately held Dutch B2B wholesaler founded in 1960, distributing more than 20,000 technical accessories for caravans and campers to dealers and camping shops across the BeNeLux region from its Hengelo warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle Accessories Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Recreation Equipment Distribution (Camping, Hiking, Climbing) (CRAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Caravan accessories wholesale
• Camper parts distribution
• Recreational vehicle supplies
• Rv technical accessories
• Leisure vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of caravan and camper accessories: B2B wholesale distribution model supplying technical accessories, electrical systems, gas technology, household goods, climate control, furniture, sanitation & water systems, technical equipment, and tents & awnings to the camping and caravan industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B2B wholesale distributor of technical accessories for caravans, campers, and recreational vehicles. The assortment spans electrical systems, gas technology, climate control, sanitation and water systems, furniture, household goods, ventilation, technical equipment, and tents/awnings, totaling more than 20,000 articles with over 10,000 items available directly from stock. Customers are trade businesses in the camping and caravan industry across the BeNeLux region.

Product overview

OCS Recreatie Groothandel BV is a Dutch wholesale distributor serving the caravan and camper industry for over 60 years, offering more than 20,000 articles with over 10,000 items available directly from stock. The company's product portfolio centers on technical accessories for recreational vehicles, organized into major categories: Elektra (electrical systems including solar panels, inverters, batteries, and connection materials), Gastechniek (gas technology including regulators, hoses, and safety equipment), Klimaatbeheersing (climate control including air conditioning and heating), and Sanitair & Water (water management systems). The water systems division is particularly comprehensive, featuring water tanks (Watertanks) from brands like Fusion, Fiamma, and Fjord Outdoor in capacities from 22L to 100L; water pumps (Waterpompen) including submersible pumps, pressure pumps, and booster pumps from Comet, Fiamma, Reich, and Shurflo; and complete water distribution systems including the Truma Ultraflow system with wall boxes, outdoor showers, filters, and check valves. Additional key products include the Clesana X1 autonomous toilet, Webasto air conditioning units, bike carriers, and the Luxuoso II improved roof ventilator. The company operates as a B2B wholesaler serving camper and caravan dealers and camping retailers, not private consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inbouwstekkerdoos Design 2014 230V/USB C/A Wit 249 Built-in socket with 230V power outlets and USB-C ports in a white finish, designed for caravan and camper electrical installations and supplied to B2B trade accounts.
• Webasto Airco Cool Top Trail 24 Roof-mounted air conditioning unit designed for caravans and campers, manufactured by Webasto and distributed to B2B trade customers.
• GOK Veiligheidsdrukregelaar met Afblaas 30mb 1/4L Safety gas pressure regulator with relief valve, 30 mbar output and 1/4L connection, intended for gas installations in recreational vehicles and supplied to B2B trade accounts.
• Enduro Fietsendrager SD260 Bike carrier model SD260 designed for caravans and campers, manufactured by Enduro and distributed to B2B trade accounts.
• Clesana Toilet X1 Autonomous, hygienic toilet system for recreational vehicles that operates independently of fixed plumbing and fits in any vehicle, supplied to B2B trade accounts.
• Watertanks (Water Tanks) Fresh water and waste water tanks for caravans and campers, available in capacities from 22L to 100L from brands including Fusion, Fiamma, Comet, and Fjord Outdoor, including Roll-Tank systems and Smarttank solutions.
• Waterpompen (Water Pumps) Submersible pumps, pressure pumps, and booster pumps for recreational vehicle water systems, sourced from Comet, Fiamma, Reich, and Shurflo with capacities ranging from 7L/min to 25L/min.
• Watersysteem (Water System) Complete water system components for recreational vehicles, including the Truma Ultraflow system with wall boxes, outdoor showers, shower heads, filters, check valves, water pumps, and winter kits.
• Watertank Onderdelen (Water Tank Parts) Replacement and spare parts for water tanks including covers, seals, caps, Fiamma Sanitary Flex kits, Fusion tank slides, Reich water connections, and frost protectors.
• Luxuoso II Improved Vechline roof ventilator for caravans and campers, made available to B2B trade accounts.
• Smarttank Smart water tank solution for recreational vehicles, featured in OCS Inside Magazine dealer promotions and available to B2B trade accounts.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Webasto SE: Webasto is a major German Tier-1 supplier of automotive and RV roof systems, including the air conditioning units OCS distributes. It sells directly to OEMs and aftermarket channels in BeNeLux, making it an incumbent supplier/distributor that competes for shelf and dealer relationships with OCS.
• Dometic Group: Dometic is a global incumbent in RV climate, sanitation, refrigeration and power solutions, distributing to dealers worldwide. While it manufactures rather than serves as a multi-brand wholesaler, its direct-dealer distribution model in BeNeLux overlaps with OCS's downstream channel and product segments.
• Truma Gerätetechnik: Truma is a leading German manufacturer of RV heating, cooling, water and gas systems with its own European dealer distribution. It is an OCS principal supplier (Truma Ultraflow is stocked) and a broader incumbent with a far wider product footprint than OCS.

Direct peers

• Obelink: Obelink is the largest Dutch specialist retailer and wholesaler of camping and caravan accessories, based in the Netherlands. It is the most direct comparable to OCS given overlapping product breadth (electrical, gas, water, household) and a similar BeNeLux-centric dealer-customer base in the caravan/camping vertical.
• Movera: Movera is a German B2B wholesale distributor of caravan and motorhome accessories, supplying dealers with electrical, gas, water and climate products. It mirrors OCS's B2B wholesale model, account-based ordering, and dealer-only customer policy in a comparable European market.
• Fritz Berger: Fritz Berger is a leading German camping and outdoor accessories retailer/wholesaler with a deep catalog of RV parts, water systems, gas fittings, and household accessories. It directly competes with OCS in product scope and B2B/B2C distribution across the DACH region.
• Fiamma: Fiamma is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of RV accessories (awnings, bike carriers, water tanks). It is both a supplier to OCS (its products appear in OCS's catalog) and a competing accessory distributor, making it a partial-direct peer in the caravan accessories wholesale category.
• Reich Europe: Reich is a German manufacturer and distributor of water, gas and sanitary components for recreational vehicles (water pumps, control panels, shower systems). It supplies OCS and competes in the same accessory distribution channels through European dealer networks.

Others

• GOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft: GOK is a German specialist in gas regulators, safety valves and LPG fittings for caravans, motorhomes and boats. As an OCS principal supplier with its own European distribution, it is a comparably positioned specialist in the same accessories ecosystem.

Regional players

• CLC (Clothiers, Leisure & Camping): CLC is the UK's largest trade-only wholesale distributor of camping, caravanning and outdoor products, serving independent retailers exclusively. While UK-focused, its B2B trade-wholesale model and broad outdoor/camping assortment make it a strong business-model comparable to OCS Recreatie.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ocsrecreatie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocs-recreatie-groothandel-b.v.
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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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