Verhoef Elektrotechniek

What Verhoef Elektrotechniek does

Verhoef Elektrotechniek is a privately held Dutch electrical engineering company founded in 1954 and headquartered in Sliedrecht, Netherlands. The firm provides electrical integration, panel building, drive and control technology, hybrid propulsion systems, fire protection, data technology, sustainable technology solutions, certified inspections (including NEN 3140), and energy labeling services. Its customers are primarily maritime and offshore operators, including shipyards and vessel owners such as the Mont Mandara TSHD project, as well as utility and industrial clients in the Netherlands and internationally.

The company's service portfolio spans the full vessel and industrial electrical lifecycle, from engineering and project management through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and aftermarket spare parts. Its offering includes proprietary panel build work, drive and control integration, hybrid propulsion retrofits, and certified inspection services, supported by a walk-in spare-parts counter at its Sliedrecht headquarters that serves regional operators. Following its 2019 merger with Europe Marine Control (EMC) and the 2024 rebrand back to Verhoef Elektrotechniek, the firm operates as a consolidated marine-and-industrial electrical integrator under a single brand.

Verhoef Elektrotechniek runs a B2B direct sales motion, executing project-based contracts with shipowners, shipyards, and industrial customers rather than a recurring subscription or product-sales model. Revenue is generated through project fees for engineering, fabrication, and commissioning, supplemented by spare-parts sales and recurring inspection work. The firm is privately held, with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or public pricing. Its scale of 101-250 employees, single regional headquarters, and global customer footprint position it as a mid-market specialist in the Dutch maritime-electrical services segment.

Name

Verhoef Elektrotechniek

Legal name

Verhoef Elektrotechniek

Website

https://verhoefemc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Verhoef Elektrotechniek is a privately held Dutch electrical engineering firm founded in 1954 in Sliedrecht, serving maritime, offshore, and industrial clients with panel building, drive and control technology, hybrid propulsion, inspections, and sustainable-technology services through project-based B2B contracts and a walk-in spare-parts channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC)

Keywords

• Maritime electrical engineering
• Industrial panel building
• Drive and control systems
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Electrical inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sliedrecht

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Project Management Services: Provides engineering, project management, supervision, and commissioning services for offshore ships and drive technology in the offshore industry. Revenue generated from professional services engagements.
2. Panel Building and Installation Services: Workshop-based panel construction and installation work for maritime and industrial applications. One-time service delivery model.
3. Spare Parts and Electro-technical Materials: Sale of spare parts and electro-technical materials from their large inventory, with advisory services on necessary components.
4. Inspections and Certifications: Provides inspection services including NEN 3140 certification for electrical tools, and energy label C for offices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Verhoef Elektrotechniek delivers electrical engineering, panel building, installation, drive and control technology, hybrid propulsion, and inspection services for maritime, utility, and industrial customers. The company also supplies electro-technical spare parts from a large inventory and operates an on-call emergency maintenance service (storingsdienst).

Product overview

Verhoef Elektrotechniek is an electrical engineering services company offering a broad portfolio of integrated services across maritime and utility/industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1954 and merged with EMC (Europe Marine Control) to become a one-stop-shop for complete electrical solutions. Maritime services include Engineering & Project Management, Panelenbouw (panel building), Aandrijf- en besturingstechniek (drive and control technology), Hybride aandrijving (hybrid propulsion), and Reservedelen (spare parts). Utility/Industrial services include Verlichtingstechniek (lighting), (Brand)beveiligings- en datatechniek (fire protection and data), Duurzame techniek (sustainable technology), Keuringen en inspecties (inspections), and Energielabel C voor kantoren (energy certification). Service offerings include emergency response, NEN 3140 inspections, and spare parts advisory. The company also operates under the X-Connect brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Project Management Professional engineering services and project management for maritime and industrial applications, covering design, supervision, and commissioning of electro-technical systems.
• Panelenbouw (Panel Building) Custom electrical panel construction for maritime and industrial use, including control panels and distribution boards built in the Sliedrecht workshop.
• Aandrijf- en besturingstechniek (Drive and Control Technology) Drive and control technology services for vessel propulsion systems and industrial machinery, including engineering, installation, and maintenance.
• Hybride aandrijving (Hybrid Propulsion) Hybrid propulsion systems for vessels, combining traditional and electric drive technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Reservedelen (Spare Parts) Supply of spare parts and electro-technical materials from a large inventory, with advisory services on necessary components for maritime and industrial customers.
• Verlichtingstechniek (Lighting Technology) Lighting technology solutions for commercial and industrial buildings.
• (Brand)beveiligings- en datatechniek (Fire Protection and Data Technology) Fire protection and data technology installation and maintenance services for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Duurzame techniek (Sustainable Technology) Sustainable technology solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption and environmental impact for commercial and industrial customers.
• Keuringen en inspecties (Inspections and Certifications) Electrical inspection and certification services, including NEN 3140 testing for electrical tools and equipment.
• Energielabel C voor kantoren (Energy Label C for Offices) Energy label C certification services for commercial office buildings to meet Dutch regulatory requirements.
• Service & Storingsdienst (Service and Emergency Response) After-sales service including an emergency response team (storingsdienst), NEN 3140 electrical tool inspections, and spare parts advisory services.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EMC (Europe Marine Control)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerhoef Elektrotechniek merged with EMC (Europe Marine Control), combining two complementary businesses. Verhoef originally focused on engineering, panel building, and installation work in the local area with global customers. EMC was primarily active in Southeast Asia for project management, engineering, supervision, and commissioning of offshore ships and drive technology. The merger created a one-stop-shop offering the complete range of electro-technical services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Major marine systems integrator covering electrical, automation, and hybrid propulsion across offshore and commercial shipping. Overlaps with Verhoef's maritime engineering and drive technology scope but operates globally with much broader portfolios.
• ENGIE Services Nederland: Large Dutch technical and energy services provider offering building electrical installations, energy efficiency, and compliance services. Overlaps with Verhoef's utility/industrial and energy label offerings at significantly larger scale.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine electrical propulsion, hybrid systems, and vessel automation. Directly competes in the hybrid propulsion and integrated electrical systems space Verhoef serves, with significantly larger R&D and service network.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine systems provider with broad offerings in hybrid propulsion, electrical systems, and lifecycle services. Competes with Verhoef on integrated maritime electrical and hybrid solutions but at much larger scale across ship segments.

Direct peers

• Alewijnse: Dutch marine electrical systems integrator offering engineering, panel building, drive and control technology, and hybrid solutions for yachts, naval, and commercial vessels. Overlaps directly with Verhoef's maritime services portfolio and customer segments.
• Bakker Sliedrecht: Dutch maritime electrical engineering specialist also based in Sliedrecht. Closely comparable on maritime electrical integration, drive systems, and hybrid propulsion for offshore and dredging vessels — competing head-to-head for the same shipyard customers.
• Croonwolter&dros: Large Dutch technical services contractor covering building electrical, lighting, fire safety, and industrial installations. Highly comparable to Verhoef's utility/industrial segment including lighting, data technology, and inspections.
• RH Marine: Dutch maritime electrical and automation systems integrator serving naval, offshore, and commercial shipping. Directly comparable on integrated electrical engineering, drive/control technology, and commissioning for complex vessels.
• Unica: Dutch technical services provider specializing in building installations including electrical, fire safety, and sustainable energy solutions. Comparable to Verhoef's utility/industrial offerings on lighting, fire protection, and sustainable technology.

Regional players

• Van der Velden Marine Contractors: Dutch maritime contractor focused on dredging and offshore vessel electrical/mechanical systems. Comparable as a regional Netherlands-based maritime services competitor, particularly in the dredging vessel space Verhoef served with the Mont Mandara reference.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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