What Ridderflex & Plastics does

Ridderflex & Plastics B.V. is a privately held Dutch manufacturer of custom-made rubber, plastic, and polyurethane industrial components, headquartered in Ridderkerk, Netherlands, and operating since approximately 1992. The company runs multiple production processes under one roof, including CNC machining, compression moulding for fluoroplastics, extrusion, vulcanisation, casting, water jet cutting, and die cutting, enabling it to produce both small precision parts (self-lubricating plastic bush and sleeve bearings, track rollers, guide rollers, slide plates, ring supports, plastic flanges) and very large components (rubber gaskets up to 20-30 metres in diameter, PU-lined rollers up to 3,000 mm). Its product portfolio is organised across four material families (rubber, plastics, polyurethane, gaskets and seals) and includes proprietary branded lines such as Ridderflex Universal® gasket sheet, Polargard® wearing sheet, and the Vesconite® bearing material. The firm is food-grade certified under Regulation EC 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011.

The company sells exclusively to B2B customers through a consultative, sales-led model: technical sales staff advise on material selection, customers submit drawings or models for bespoke production, and new customers face a €2,000 ex-VAT minimum order, indicating a mid-market to enterprise focus. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; food-grade certified products are available at additional cost. It serves six vertical segments: machinery and equipment, wind, offshore and maritime, food, chemical and petrochemical, and valve industries. Distribution is direct in Europe and channel-based internationally through RAAH International (Singapore), which covers Asia Pacific, Canada, and the USA, primarily for custom polyurethane products targeting offshore renewable energy. Marketing relies on a content-rich website, a news/blog section, and selective trade exhibitions such as Oil & Gas Asia 2019.

There is no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no leadership changes disclosed. Revenue is not publicly reported; the firm has 11-50 employees and operates as a bootstrapped, family- or independently-owned Dutch BV. No AI/ML capabilities, digital platform, or software products are evident; competitive positioning rests on materials expertise, proprietary branded products, and integrated multi-process manufacturing.

Name

Ridderflex & Plastics

Legal name

Ridderflex & Plastics B.V.

Website

https://ridderflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ridderflex & Plastics is a Dutch B2B manufacturer of custom-made rubber, plastic, and polyurethane industrial components — gaskets, seals, bearings, rollers, and flanges — serving machinery, wind, offshore, food, and chemical/petrochemical clients across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber & Plastic Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds (PA/PBT/PC/POM/PPS/PEEK) (IMANABAB), Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF), Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAH)

Keywords

• Custom rubber manufacturing
• Polyurethane components
• Industrial plastic fabrication
• Gaskets and seals
• Plastic bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridderkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom-made industrial components: Production and sale of custom-made rubber, plastic, and polyurethane products manufactured to customer specifications based on drawings or models. Products include gaskets, seals, bearings, rollers, flanges, and specialized industrial components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ridderflex & Plastics B.V. is a Dutch B2B manufacturer of custom-made rubber, plastic, and polyurethane industrial components produced to customer drawings or models. The portfolio covers gaskets, seals, dock fenders, self-lubricating plastic bearings (bush/sleeve), slide plates, flanges, ring supports, track and guide rollers, HDPE/HMPE/UHMWPE wear parts, fluoropolymer (PTFE, PVDF, PCTFE, FEP) products, and polyurethane castings including large roller linings. Manufacturing is carried out in-house in Ridderkerk using CNC machining, compression moulding, extrusion, vulcanisation, casting, water jet cutting, and die cutting.

Product overview

Ridderflex & Plastics is a Dutch B2B manufacturer specializing in custom-made polyurethane, rubber, and plastic products. The product portfolio is organized into four main material categories: Rubber (including cellular rubber, white rubber, foam rubber, and rubber products like gaskets, sleeves, strips, profiles, dock fenders, and bumpers), Plastics (including industrial plastics such as HDPE, HMPE, UHMWPE, PVC, PP; fluoropolymers including PTFE, PVDF, PCTFE, FEP; and wear-resistant plastics including PA/Nylon, Vesconite, POM/Delrin, PETP), Polyurethane (hollow and solid products in various colors and hardnesses), and Gaskets & Seals (flange gaskets, graphite sheeting, PTFE seals, rubber seals). Their core strength is custom-made products, working closely with customers from design through production. They also offer manufacturing processes including CNC cutting/milling, compression moulding, turning, milling, rubber lining, water jet cutting, die cutting, extrusion, vulcanization, and casting polyurethanes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ridderflex Universal®: Proprietary gasket sheet product line
• Polargard®

Products and services

• Cellular rubber products Flexible foam rubber products including EPDM foam, Neoprene foam, and NBR foam, available with or without adhesive layer, used for draught exclusion, noise reduction, and sealing in engine rooms and shipbuilding.
• Rubber gaskets Custom-made rubber gaskets for sealing applications in multiple industries, available in EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile (NBR), SBR, Silicone, and Viton grades, supplied in segments or ready-made up to 20-30 meters in diameter.
• Custom rubber products Custom-made rubber products in EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile, SBR, Para rubber, Silicone, and Viton grades, including gaskets, sleeves, strips, profiles, dock fenders, and bumpers.
• White (food-grade) rubber products Food-grade white rubber products compliant with Regulation EC 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011, available in SBR, NBR, EPDM, CR (Neoprene), Viton, and NR grades, used in the food industry including filling machines for beverages.
• Dock fenders Rubber dock fenders including D, delta, cylindrical, keyhole, M, square, W, and wing profiles, used to protect ships, docks, loading docks, trucks, and trailers.
• Foam rubber products Resilient closed-cell foam rubber products, primarily used as transport rollers (e.g., for fruit transport), that are soft, compressible, and resist liquid absorption.
• Custom plastic products (bearings, slide plates, flanges, rollers) Custom-made plastic products including slide plates, bush bearings, sleeve bearings, flanges, ring supports, track rollers, guide rollers, and sliding bearings in PE, PP, PVC, PA, POM, and fluoropolymers.
• Self-lubricating plastic bush bearings Plastic bush bearings in standard PE, POM, or Nylon, and high-grade PTFE, PEEK PVX, PEEK PTFE, Arlon 1555, and Vesconite, offering a self-lubricating alternative to metal bushings with chemical resistance and FDA-compliance options.
• Plastic sleeve bearings Plastic flanged sleeve bearings with high load capacity, wear resistance, and low friction, available in PTFE, PEEK, and Vesconite, suitable for food industry and chemical environments.
• Plastic slide plates Sliding plates for bridge constructions, heavy installation constructions, and pipe system supports, available in PTFE Teflon, HMPE, and UHMWPE, including etched PTFE for bonding applications.
• Plastic flanges Plastic flanges for pipeline connections, including blind, fixed, and transition/loose flanges, in hard PVC, PP, PE, PTFE virgin, and polyamide.
• Plastic track rollers Self-lubricating plastic track rollers in POM (Delrin), Nylon (PA), and PEEK for critical applications, positioned as an alternative to steel with better lubrication properties.
• Plastic guide rollers Wear-resistant plastic guide rollers in PU, PE, POM, or Nylon, with PU offering excellent wear resistance and elasticity for machinery and equipment applications.
• HDPE products High Density Polyethylene products including strips, rods, tubes, bush bearings, sleeve bearings, spacers, rings, transport rollers, wheels, and tank lining, with food-grade and chemical-resistance options.
• HMPE products High Molecular Polyethylene products (avg. molecular weight 500,000 g/mol) including wear plates, slide plates, spacers, rings, transport rollers, wheels, seats, and fenders, with higher wear resistance than HDPE.
• UHMWPE products Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene products (molecular weight over 1,000,000 g/mol) for high-quality technical and abrasive applications, including lining of silos, funnels, and transport gutters.
• PVC transparent products Transparent soft PVC used for strip curtains, protection covers, cold store and welding curtains, and general industrial applications, with chemical resistance and heat/sound isolation.
• Polypropylene (PP) products Polypropylene products with high chemical resistance for flanges, nozzles, and components in the chemical industry, including food-grade options.
• PTFE (virgin) products Polytetrafluoroethylene virgin (PTFE Teflon) FDA-approved for food contact, supplied as semi-finished foils, sheeting, rods, tubes, and cylinders, with optional additives (glass, graphite, carbon) for critical applications.
• PVDF plastic products Polyvinylidene fluoride products FDA-approved for food contact with high compressive strength and good mechanical, electric, and thermal properties, used as seals in the food industry.
• PCTFE products Polychlorotrifluoroethylene products stable at extreme low temperatures, suitable for nitrogen applications and LNG transport, with resistance to acids, bases, and organic compounds.
• FEP plastic products Fluor Ethylene Propylene products FDA-approved for food contact with higher elasticity than PTFE, used as lining material in tubes/pipes and as valve seats.
• Vesconite® products Bearing material designed for extreme conditions, self-lubricating in dirty, dusty, and humid conditions without external lubrication, with high pressure resistance, good wear resistance, and suitability for underwater applications.
• POM (Delrin®) products Polyoxymethylene products with good dimensional stability, wear resistance, low thermal expansion, available in white and black, for industrial applications.
• PETP products Polyethylene terephthalate products for industrial applications requiring dimensional stability and wear resistance.
• Polyurethane products Custom-made polyurethane products in hollow and solid forms, available in various colors and hardnesses, including PU bearing pads and PU sheet/rod 65/90 Shore A.
• Polargard® steel and canvas wearing sheet / lining product Steel and canvas wearing sheet/lining product used as a durable wear surface, including in wind industry applications.
• Flange gaskets and sealing products Flange gaskets, non-asbestos gaskets, graphite sheeting (high pressure), PTFE seals, rubber seals, rubber steel gaskets, and flange insulation kits, plus valve parts, for industrial sealing applications.
• Ridderflex Universal® gasket sheet Proprietary gasket sheet material manufactured in-house by Ridderflex for flange gaskets and industrial sealing applications.
• Custom-made products (design-to-spec) Custom rubber, plastic, and polyurethane products developed and produced in close cooperation with customers from drawings or models, representing the company's core 30-year capability.
• PU lining of large rollers (up to 3000 mm) Polyurethane lining service for large rollers up to 3,000 mm in length, used to cover drive rollers and rollers for the paper industry, including finishing.
• Extrusion for smaller batches (TPE/TPU) Extrusion manufacturing service for smaller batches of thermoplastic rubber (TPE) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-lubricating plastic can replace metal in 90% of cases, eliminating need for external lubrication.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RAAH InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 June 2019RAAH International, established in Singapore, is authorized distributor for Ridderflex on the Asia Pacific, Canada and USA markets. RAAH mainly focuses on Ridderflex's custom-made polyurethane products for the offshore (renewable) industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Global leader in polymer engineering and sealing solutions serving wind, offshore, marine and industrial markets. Comparable to Ridderflex across polymer-based custom components for harsh-environment applications.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with broad sealing and polymer product lines. Comparable to Ridderflex in custom elastomeric seals, gaskets and engineered plastic components for industrial customers.
• Eriks (Flowserve Sealing & Polymer Solutions): Major European industrial supplier of rubber, plastic and sealing products — a broad incumbent with a comprehensive custom sealing and polymer solutions portfolio comparable to Ridderflex's gaskets, seals and engineered plastics.

Direct peers

• Precision Polymer Engineering: Specialist manufacturer of high-performance elastomeric seals and custom-moulded rubber and PTFE components for oil & gas, pharmaceutical and industrial markets — a focused peer to Ridderflex's precision polymer parts.
• Daemar Inc. North American custom manufacturer of industrial sealing products including gaskets, O-rings and polymer components. Closely comparable to Ridderflex's custom-made seals, gaskets and engineered plastic parts.
• Teknikum: Finnish manufacturer of custom-made polyurethane products, rubber linings and industrial hoses. Directly comparable to Ridderflex on custom PU parts and rubber products for offshore and process industries.
• Mark Tool & Rubber (MSP): Custom-moulded rubber and polyurethane products manufacturer serving oil & gas, marine and industrial sectors — directly overlapping with Ridderflex's polyurethane and rubber component manufacturing.
• Vesconite (Vesconite Bearings): Manufacturer of Vesconite® self-lubricating bearing materials used in dirty, dusty and humid environments — a direct peer in specialty bearing materials that Ridderflex also distributes under the same registered brand.

Regional players

• Gummi-Fischer GmbH: German custom rubber and silicone parts manufacturer for industrial and food applications — a European regional peer in custom elastomer fabrication similar to Ridderflex's rubber products business.
• CobaSeal (Coba Industries): European gasket and sealing solutions manufacturer offering custom cut gaskets and sheet materials including proprietary gasket sheets — comparable to Ridderflex's Ridderflex Universal® product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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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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