EURO-INDEX

What EURO-INDEX does

EURO-INDEX b.v. is a Dutch technical wholesaler and distributor of professional measuring equipment, headquartered in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, with stated founding year 1869. The company supplies instruments used for safety, maintenance, and construction of technical installations across household, utility, and industrial applications. Its core business spans four product verticals: gas and leak detection, heating systems (flue gas analysis), electrical engineering (NEN3140 testing), and indoor climate (HVAC and heat pumps).

The product portfolio combines own-brand BLAUWE LIJN instruments, including the Eurolyzer STx flue gas analyzer, S4601 ST pressure meter, and the proprietary CAPBs modular measurement system with Bluetooth connectivity, with distribution of 20+ international brands including Fluke, Megger, Ion Science, Fieldpiece, HT Instruments, Honeywell BW, MSA, and GMI. The company operates an in-house calibration laboratory accredited to RvA K105 (ISO 17025, equivalent to UKAS) with both stationary and mobile facilities, supporting the proprietary KWS (KwaliteitsWaarborgService) recurring maintenance program and the KWSe extended 7-year warranty exclusive to BLAUWE LIJN analyzers. Digital tooling includes the free EuroSoft Live Windows software and mobile app for measurement reporting with CAPBs modules, and the Mijn KWS portal/app for calibration certificate retention over a minimum 5-year period.

The revenue model blends hardware sales (one-off instrument purchases priced €129–€2,000+ per unit), recurring calibration and KWS service contracts, repair and preventive maintenance revenue, and EURO-INDEX Academy training/workshops. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-customer via the euro-index.nl e-commerce webshop serving the Netherlands, supported by phone and counter-pickup channels, with affiliated AFRISO EURO-INDEX offices extending presence across 14+ countries including Belgium, Germany, France, UK, and Eastern Europe. Pricing follows unit-based models with promotional discounting; calibration orders carry no shipping fees regardless of order size.

Name

EURO-INDEX

Legal name

EURO-INDEX b.v.

Website

https://euro-index.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EURO-INDEX b.v. is a Dutch technical wholesaler and distributor of professional measuring equipment, serving technicians, installers, and maintenance professionals in heating, electrical, HVAC, and gas detection applications with own-brand BLAUWE LIJN instruments and 20+ distributed international brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Measuring Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation & Metrology Cooperation (Calibration, Measurement Standards) (BPADANAE), Refrigerants & F-Gas Accounting and Verification (HFCs, Kigali/EU F-gas) (EUAHADAK)

Keywords

• Measuring equipment distribution
• Gas detection instruments
• Electrical safety testing
• Flue gas analyzers
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Measuring Equipment Sales: Sale of measuring instruments and test equipment across multiple categories including gas detection, heating systems, electrical engineering, and indoor climate. Products are sold directly through e-commerce and include own brands (BLAUWE LIJN) and distributed international brands (Fluke, Megger, Ion Science, etc.).
2. Calibration Services: Accredited calibration services (RvA K105 / ISO 17025) for measuring instruments including test certificates, traceable calibration, and SCIOS calibration. Includes KWS and KWSe service programs with periodic maintenance.
3. Repair and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance and repair services for measuring equipment performed in company's own stationary and mobile laboratories.
4. Training and Workshops: EURO-INDEX Academy provides product training, courses, workshops, and internal training programs on measuring instruments and their applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EURO-INDEX b.v. is a technical wholesaler and distributor supplying measuring equipment for safety, maintenance, and installation of technical systems across gas detection, heating, electrical engineering, and indoor climate applications. The company sells its own BLAUWE LIJN branded instruments and distributes over 20 international brands (Fluke, Megger, Ion Science, Fieldpiece, HT Instruments, Sewerin, etc.), supported by accredited calibration, repair, preventive maintenance, and training services.

Product overview

EURO-INDEX is a technical wholesaler/distributor supplying measuring equipment for safety, maintenance, and installation of technical systems. The product portfolio centers on BLAUWE LIJN branded instruments (pressure differential meters like S4601 ST, flue gas analyzers like Eurolyzer STx, and modular CAPBs measurement system), complemented by distributed brands including Megger (insulation testers like MIT200, appliance testers like PAT series), Fluke (multimeters, current clamps), Fieldpiece (vacuum pumps, leak detectors), and Ion Science (PID-based VOC detectors like Cub and Falco 2). Products are organized into four market segments: Gas and Leak Detection, Heating Systems, Electrical Engineering, and Indoor Climate. The company supports its product offerings with accredited calibration services (RvA K105), KWS maintenance programs, KWSe extended warranty for BLAUWE LIJN analyzers, and free EuroSoft software/app for digital measurement reporting with CAPBs devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLAUWE LIJN: Own brand of measuring instruments including pressure meters, flue gas analyzers, and related accessories.
• KWS (KwaliteitsWaarborgService)

Products and services

• BLAUWE LIJN S4601 ST Pressure Differential Meter Own-brand pressure differential meter up to 150 mbar with extensive functionality, high accuracy, Dutch-language menu-driven operation, and Bluetooth Smart connectivity. For heating systems technicians performing boiler and gas installation pressure testing.
• BLAUWE LIJN Eurolyzer STx Flue Gas Analyzer Own-brand flue gas analyzer for heating systems measuring O2, CO, CO2, and temperature with electrochemical sensors. For heating installers performing combustion analysis and emission measurement to Gasketelwet / NEN-EN 50379 requirements.
• BLAUWE LIJN CAPBs Modular Measurement System Modular measurement solution consisting of handles and sens measurement modules for gas pressure, liquid pressure, temperature, gas detection and indoor climate, communicating via Bluetooth with smartphones, tablets, PCs or BLAUWE LIJN instruments via the EuroSoft Live app. For HVAC, heating and indoor climate technicians needing flexible, configurable measurement.
• Megger MIT200 Insulation Resistance Tester Handheld insulation resistance tester with 500V test voltage and 1,000 MΩ range, automatic range selection, automatic circuit discharge, and continuity testing with >200 mA current. For electrical installers performing NEN 3140 and insulation testing.
• Megger PAT Series Portable Appliance Testers Megger PAT410, PAT450 and PAT250 portable appliance testers for electrical safety testing of work equipment according to NEN 3140, with fast test cycles, memory for 10,000 test results, and Bluetooth connectivity. For electrical inspectors and safety officers.
• Fluke 376 FC True-RMS Current Clamp True-RMS current clamp with iFlex flexible current probe for electrical measurement applications. For electrical installers and maintenance technicians.
• Fluke 6500-2 Appliance Tester Compact test instrument for testing electrical work equipment according to NEN 3140, with QWERTY keyboard and memory function. For electrical safety inspectors.
• Fieldpiece VPX33 Vacuum Pump A3/A2L/A1 and ATEX certified vacuum pump with 280 l/min flow rate and RunQuick Oil Change System. For HVAC and refrigeration technicians.
• Fieldpiece DRX3 Refrigerant Leak Detector ATEX certified refrigerant leak detector with heated diode sensor technology for A1, A2L and A3 refrigerants. For HVAC/refrigeration service technicians.
• GMI Protégé ZM CO Single Gas Detector Maintenance-free single gas detector for CO with 2-year service life, displaying actual gas concentration and ARBO alarm values. For safety personnel and industrial workers exposed to carbon monoxide.
• Ion Science Falco 2 Stationary VOC Detector Stationary VOC detector with 10.6 eV PID sensor using Fence Electrode Technology and Typhoon Technology for extreme conditions, ATEX certified with IP65 protection. For industrial safety teams needing fixed VOC area monitoring.
• Ion Science Cub Personal VOC Monitor Smallest PID monitor for VOC detection from 1 ppb to 5,000 ppm with Fence Electrode Technology for moisture resistance, IP65 rated, ATEX certified. For personal safety of industrial workers (e.g., Port of Antwerp).
• Ion Science Tiger XT Handheld VOC Detector Fast, accurate and robust handheld instrument for VOC detection under all conditions with high moisture resistance. For industrial safety officers, environmental inspectors and leak investigators.
• KWS (KwaliteitsWaarborgService) Calibration & Maintenance Service Unique service system for measuring instruments providing periodic maintenance and calibration, ensuring instruments remain in top condition with demonstrable measurement accuracy. Free shipping even on orders under €150 when calibration is included. For all customers who need traceable calibration for regulatory compliance.
• KWSe Extended Warranty Service for BLAUWE LIJN Eurolyzer Extended service and calibration system for BLAUWE LIJN Eurolyzer S1, STe, STx and Multilyzer STe/STx providing 7-year warranty on instrument and consumables including battery, sensors and filters, with fixed and low maintenance costs. For heating technicians who want predictable lifecycle cost on own-brand analyzers.
• RvA K105 Accredited Calibration Laboratory Service Accredited in-house stationary and mobile calibration laboratory providing repair and calibration services for measuring instruments, with RvA K105 (ISO 17025) accreditation. For all customers who need traceable, accredited calibration certificates for compliance with Gasketelwet, NEN 3140 and SCIOS.
• EuroSoft Live Measurement Reporting Software Free Windows software and mobile app for digital measurement reporting with CAPBs devices, enabling data logging and reporting of pressure, temperature, gas detection and indoor climate measurements. For HVAC and indoor climate technicians using the CAPBs modular system.
• EURO-INDEX Academy Training and Workshops Training and workshop programs including flue gas analysis workshops at Remeha (Apeldoorn) and Intergas (Coevorden / Utrecht Xperience Center) facilities, plus product training, courses and internal training on measuring instruments and their applications. For heating installers, electrical inspectors and other technical professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Calibration certificates retained for minimum 5 years in digital portal (Mijn KWS)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlukecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Fluke measurement instruments including multimeters (Fluke 175, 115, 325), clamp meters (Fluke 376 FC), and electrical safety testers (Fluke 6500-2) in Netherlands/Belgium.
• MeggercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Megger instruments including insulation resistance testers (MIT200), PAT appliance testers (PAT410, PAT450), and power quality equipment. Also provides PowerSuite software updates.
• Ion SciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Ion Science PID-based gas detection products including Tiger XT, Cub, Falco 2, and Mercury Vapour Indicator. Features proprietary Fence Electrode Technology.
• FieldpiececoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Fieldpiece instruments including vacuum pumps (VPX33, VP633) and refrigerant leak detectors (DRX3).
• HT InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX is importer of HT Instruments (formerly HT Italia) brand in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Previously marketed under name 'Elektro Lijn'.
• SewerinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Sewerin gas and leak detection equipment.
• SwemaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Swema measurement instruments.
• Bieler+LangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Bieler+Lang gas detection products.
• AirflowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Airflow measurement instruments.
• AfrisocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Afriso products and operates affiliated offices under AFRISO EURO-INDEX brand in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, UK, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, South Africa, Sweden, and China.
• Honeywell BWminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Honeywell BW gas detection products including MultiPro and BW Ultra multigas detectors.
• Beha-AmprobeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Beha-Amprobe measurement instruments.
• GMC Instruments (Gossen Metrawatt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes GMC Instruments products including Secutest apparatus testers.
• GMIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes GMI gas detection instruments including Protégé ZM CO single gas detector.
• MastercoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Mastercool products.
• MSAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes MSA gas detection and safety products including Altair 5X multigas detector.
• TestboyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes Testboy measurement instruments.
• City TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURO-INDEX distributes City Technology gas sensors.
• RemehaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemeha hosts workshops on flue gas analysis organized by EURO-INDEX at their facilities in Apeldoorn.
• IntergasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergas hosts workshops on flue gas analysis organized by EURO-INDEX at their facilities in Coevorden and Xperience Center Utrecht.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Distrelec: Pan-European technical distributor of electronic components, measurement instruments, and industrial supplies. Directly comparable as a multi-brand technical distributor serving professional installers and engineers with similar product categories including Fluke, Megger, and test/measurement brands.
• Bürklin: German-based technical distributor specializing in electronic components, tools, and measurement/test instruments serving engineers and technicians. Highly comparable in business model, customer base (DACH-region professionals), and product mix including Fluke and similar premium brands.

Broad incumbents

• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Global manufacturer and supplier of portable measurement instruments for HVAC, flue gas, indoor air quality, and food safety. Direct competitor in product categories (flue gas analyzers, IAQ meters) and overlaps with EURO-INDEX's heating and indoor climate verticals.
• Conrad Electronic: European technical retailer and distributor of electronic components, measurement instruments, and tools serving both B2B technicians and prosumers. Comparable overlap in measurement instrument distribution with broader consumer/electronics exposure.
• RS Components (RS-Online): Large global broadline industrial distributor serving maintenance, engineering, and procurement professionals across Europe with deep catalogs including the same measurement and test instrument brands. Larger scale and broader portfolio than EURO-INDEX, but overlapping customer base.
• Farnell / element14: Global distributor of electronic components, development boards, and industrial test & measurement equipment. Overlaps with EURO-INDEX in measurement instrument distribution but skewed more toward electronics design engineers than field-service technicians.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: Global leader in industrial measurement technology for pressure, temperature, force, flow, and level. Overlaps with EURO-INDEX in pressure and temperature measurement products, though WIKA is a major manufacturer while EURO-INDEX is primarily a distributor (with own brand).

Emerging players

• Beamex Oy Ab: Finnish specialist in calibration instruments and calibration management software for industrial process industries. Adjacent competitor in the calibration services space that EURO-INDEX dominates in the Netherlands via its RvA K105 accredited lab.

Others

• AFRISO-EURO-INDEX Group: German-based measurement and control technology manufacturer with which EURO-INDEX shares affiliated offices across 14+ countries. Strategic affiliate and supplier — comparable in product categories (gas detection, heating controls) but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.

Regional players

• Reichelt Elektronik: German-based online distributor of electronic components, measurement instruments, and IT products serving primarily DACH-region technicians and engineers. Comparable in business model (pure-play online technical distributor) with overlapping measurement instrument product lines.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/euroindexnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 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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