Nodema

What Nodema does

Nodema is a Dutch family-owned distributor and systems integrator of industrial labeling and foil packaging machinery, headquartered in Weesp, Netherlands, and operating for more than 35 years. The company represents a portfolio of international manufacturers — HERMA (labeling), BVM and Smipack (shrink wrapping and flowpacking), Kraus (feeding/separation), GUK-Sigma (high-speed pick & pack), and Elried (industrial coding) — and is the exclusive Dutch importer of Bolloré shrink foil and a distributor of KWK Braun polyethylene film. Nodema serves six primary verticals (food, e-commerce, co-packers, graphics/printing, pharmaceutical, and miscellaneous industrial), with more than 300 food industry customers and a 24-hour spare parts delivery commitment supported by its own workshop, used-machine inventory, and field service team. Its core technology is conventional industrial automation — sensor-based quality control, vision systems for tamper-evident pharmaceutical labeling, and mechanical integration into customer production lines — rather than AI-driven systems.

Nodema monetizes through six revenue streams: one-time sales of new machines, sale of used/refurbished machines, subscription-style machine rentals, professional maintenance and repair services, hardware sales of packaging foil, and replacement parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year custom machine contracts and pay-as-you-go models for rentals, used machines, and foil. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales from the Weesp headquarters and showroom, supplemented by machine builder (OEM) and system integrator referral channels, industry-specific trade fair participation (Empack 2024), a Dutch-language website with industry solution pages, Instagram, and email/newsletter marketing. Custom machine combinations are engineered and assembled in-house, and the company holds ISO and VCA certifications. Ownership remains private and family-controlled, with no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Nodema

Legal name

Nodema

Website

https://nodema.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nodema is a Dutch family-owned distributor and integrator of industrial labeling and foil packaging machinery, serving food, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and co-packing customers in the Netherlands with exclusive import rights for Bolloré shrink foil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Labeling and Packaging Machinery Distribution

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Labeling machines
• Shrink wrap machines
• Packaging machinery
• Industrial packaging equipment
• Pharmaceutical labeling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Weesp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New machine sales: Sale of new labeling and foil packaging machines from branded manufacturers (HERMA, BVM, Smipack, Kraus, GUK-Sigma, Elried). Machines are sold, delivered, installed, and commissioned by Nodema's team.
2. Used machines and occasions: Sale of refurbished/used labeling and foil packaging machines. Nodema maintains a ready stock of used machines available for immediate purchase.
3. Machine rental: Rental of labeling and packaging machines to customers with flexible needs, including urgent requirements. Nodema maintains a large inventory of used machines ready for rental.
4. Maintenance and repair services: Preventive maintenance and emergency repair services performed by experienced field technicians. Includes a 24-hour response for replacement parts to minimize production downtime.
5. Packaging foil materials: Sale of shrink foil and packaging foil (polyolefin and polyethylene) from Bolloré and KWK. Nodema is the exclusive importer of Bolloré shrink foil. They also supply sustainable options including bio-based, regenerate, and sugar cane-derived foil. Call-off agreements ensure continuous supply.
6. Replacement parts: Supply of replacement parts for all supported machine brands, with delivery often within 24 hours from stock for critical parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nodema sells, installs, and services industrial labeling machines and foil packaging (shrink wrap, seal, flowpack) machines from premium international brands such as HERMA, BVM, Smipack, Kraus, GUK-Sigma, and Elried. The company also acts as exclusive importer of Bolloré shrink foil in the Netherlands, supplies KWK Braun polyethylene film, and offers custom machine combinations built in its own workshop, alongside machine rental, used/refurbished equipment, replacement parts (often delivered within 24 hours), and preventive maintenance and repair services for industrial production lines.

Product overview

Nodema is a Dutch distributor and integrator of labeling and shrink wrapping equipment, operating for over 35 years. Their portfolio centers on products from international manufacturers: HERMA labeling machines (500, 152C, 362, 452, Eco, InNo-Liner, 132M HC), BVM and Smipack shrink wrapping systems (Comtex, Papertec, tunnels, flowpackers), Kraus feeding systems, Elried coding systems, and GUK-Sigma pick & pack systems. Nodema also distributes premium packaging films from Bolloré and KWK Braun, and maintains inventory of used/refurbished machines for sale or rental. The company offers custom machine combinations built in their own workshop, plus installation, maintenance, and rental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HERMA 500 Labeling Machine High-performance top labeler with powerful core technology, known for quality, flexibility, connectivity, and global support; sold, installed, and serviced by Nodema in the Netherlands.
• HERMA 152 C Labeling Machine Versatile labeling machine available for rent or as used equipment; suitable for co-packers handling urgent, quick-changeover needs.
• HERMA 362 Labeling Machine Standard labeling machine in the HERMA portfolio distributed by Nodema.
• HERMA 452 Labeling Machine Standard labeling machine in the HERMA portfolio distributed by Nodema.
• HERMA Eco Labeling Machine Cost-effective HERMA labeling machine successor to HERMA Basic, with speeds up to 30 meters per minute, 160mm label width, master encoder function for automatic speed synchronization, and upgradability to the HERMA 500.
• HERMA InNo-Liner Labeling System Sustainable e-commerce box labeling system that operates without silicone liner material, eliminating silicone waste, allowing variable label length, more labels per roll, lower transport volume, and reduced storage needs.
• HERMA 132M HC Wrap-Around Labeler Wrap-around labeler with rotating platform for precise labeling of round products, featuring product ejection for efficient pharmaceutical labeling.
• BVM Comtex Shrink Wrapping Machine E-commerce foil packaging machine that flexibly handles products of various dimensions mixed together, for both inbound and outbound applications by major online retailers.
• BVM Papertec Paper Packaging Machine Series of paper packaging machines for e-commerce sustainable packaging solutions at various budgets.
• BVM SC4530SD Shrink Tunnel Shrink tunnel for heat-shrinking packaging films, part of the BVM shrink-wrapping lineup distributed by Nodema.
• BVM BMS8030L Automatic Shrink Wrapping Machine Automatic shrink wrapping machine in the BVM lineup distributed by Nodema.
• BVM Compacta 7522 Automatic Shrink Wrapping Machine Automatic shrink wrapping machine in the BVM lineup distributed by Nodema.
• BVM Transportband 2000x400 Conveyor Conveyor belt system (2000x400) for production-line integration, part of the BVM/Herma product range distributed by Nodema.
• Smipack SL45 Manual Shrink Wrapping Machine Manual, hand-operated shrink wrapper from the Smipack range distributed by Nodema, positioned for an excellent price-quality ratio.
• Smipack SL55 Manual Shrink Wrapping Machine with Dome Sealer Manual shrink wrapper with dome sealer from the Smipack range, also available as a showroom model at Nodema.
• Smipack FP560A Semi-Automatic Sealer Semi-automatic sealer with corresponding shrink tunnel T450 for moderate production volumes, from the Smipack range.
• Smipack FP560A & T450 Combo Packaging System Combined sealer and shrink tunnel system for integrated packaging, from the Smipack range distributed by Nodema.
• Smipack FP870A Semi-Automatic Sealer Semi-automatic sealer from Smipack for higher volume packaging operations, distributed by Nodema.
• Smipack T450 Shrink Tunnel
• Smipack BP802AR Automatic Shrink Wrapping Machine Automatic shrink wrapper with roller conveyor for continuous production, from the Smipack range.
• Smipack FW550 Flowpacker Automatic flowpacker from Smipack for flexible packaging solutions, featured at Empack 2024.
• Smipack XP650 AR Automatic Packaging Machine Automatic packaging machine for high-volume production, from the Smipack range distributed by Nodema.
• Smipack WPS Wrapping System Wrapping and packaging system from the Smipack range distributed by Nodema.
• Kraus Feeder System Feeder system for product line integration from Kraus, handling feeding, separating, counting, and inserting of flat products; thousands of systems integrated worldwide.
• Elried Inline Industrial Printer Industrial in-line printer from Elried with 600 dpi high-resolution printing, network integration via numerous inputs/outputs, and German manufacturing for reliability; available with food-grade ink made from licorice.
• Elried Mobile Industrial Printer Mobile printer from Elried for flexible industrial coding applications, supplied as a complete package with accessories.
• GUK-Sigma Pick & Pack System High-speed packaging system from GUK-Sigma for automatic feeding and stacking of booklets, outserts, or similar products into boxes/trays at up to 18,000 products per hour.
• Bolloré Shrink Film Ultra-thin, high-quality polyolefin shrink film from Bolloré; Nodema is the exclusive importer in the Netherlands. The BRi variant contains 30% regenerated material, and all films are 100% recyclable through industrial processes.
• KWK Braun Polyethylene Film High-quality polyethylene film from German manufacturer KWK Braun, produced at over 45 tons daily; known for consistent thickness, minimal tolerance, and suitability for food and pharmaceutical industries (EMAS and ISO 14001 certified).
• Used/Refurbished Machines Pre-owned labeling machines, shrink wrapping machines, and feeder systems available from Nodema's inventory for sale or rent, with delivery possible often within one week.
• Maintenance, Repair, and Installation Services Preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning services performed by experienced, ISO- and VCA-certified field technicians, with replacement parts deliverable within 24 hours from stock.
• Machine Rental Rental of labeling and packaging machines to customers with flexible or urgent needs; Nodema maintains a large inventory of used machines ready for rental.
• JASA Bag-2-Paper Paper Packaging Machine Vertical packaging machine for sustainable paper packaging of dry products like potatoes, onions, garlic, nuts, and bulbs; Nodema supplied the custom wide HERMA labeler that closes paper packaging without seal time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ food industry companies use Nodema machines
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GUK-SigmacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022GUK-Sigma, a division of GUK Falzmaschinen since 2015, specializes in custom high-speed solutions for precise product placement and automatic feeding/stacking of booklets, outserts, and similar products into boxes/trays at up to 18,000 products per hour. Nodema has been the proud distributor since 2022, and GUK-Sigma machines are also assembled at Nodema's facility.
• BollorécoreTechnology or IntegrationBolloré is a world-leading manufacturer of ultra-thin, high-quality shrink foil. Nodema is the exclusive importer of Bolloré shrink foil in the Netherlands. Bolloré's polyolefin foil provides a glossy, transparent, ultra-thin film with excellent shrink properties. Their BRi foil contains 30% regenerate material. All Bolloré polyolefin foils are recyclable through industrial processes.
• KWK BrauncoreTechnology or IntegrationKWK Braun is a German manufacturer of high-quality polyethylene foil, producing over 45 tons daily. They specialize in meeting the high requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries. KWK holds environmental certifications (EMAS, ISO 14001) and all necessary pharmaceutical and food industry certifications. Their foil offers constant thickness with minimal tolerance for reliable processing.
• HERMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationHERMA is a world leader in labeling systems for self-adhesive roll labels, with over 100 years of experience. They design and build high-quality labeling machines including the HERMA 500 (core product), HERMA 152 C, HERMA 362, HERMA 452, and HERMA eco. Nodema distributes the full HERMA range in the Netherlands. HERMA machines are known for their compact design, easy integration, high reliability, and modular approach.
• SmipackcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmipack is an Italian manufacturer specializing in a wide range of packaging machines from manual hood sealers to fully automated continuous packaging systems. They produce thousands of machines per year, offering an excellent price-quality ratio. Nodema distributes the full Smipack range including SL45, SL55, FP560A, FP870A, BP802AR, XP650, FW550, and WPS series.
• KrauscoreTechnology or IntegrationKraus is a specialist in feeder systems for product lines, handling the inputting, separating, counting, and injecting of flat products. With thousands of systems integrated worldwide, Kraus is the go-to specialist for separator and feeder systems. Nodema distributes Kraus feeder systems, which help customers save significant labor hours and address labor market shortages.
• JASA Packaging SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASA Packaging Solutions develops and builds vertical packaging machines, Sleevers, and complete weighing and packaging lines, trusted by food producers globally for over 37 years. Nodema collaborated with JASA to develop the Bag-2-Paper system, building a custom extra-wide HERMA labeling machine to enable paper packaging without seal time, resulting in faster and more efficient production. This was a co-development partnership where Nodema designed and built a specialized labeling applicator.
• HobaminorOthersHoba is a company from Weesp that has a long-standing collaboration with Nodema. Ewoud Zwarteveen of Hoba provided a testimonial praising the multi-faceted partnership between the two Weesp companies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bandall: Bandall is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of banding, sleeving and overwrapping equipment, headquartered in the Netherlands. It is closely comparable to Nodema as a fellow Dutch specialist in packaging machinery serving food, e-commerce and industrial customers with similar equipment categories and end users.
• Lantech: Lantech is a US-headquartered specialist in stretch- and shrink-wrapping equipment used across logistics, e-commerce and manufacturing. Comparable to Nodema as a direct peer in shrink/stretch wrapping technology, serving overlapping end-markets in protective packaging.
• Sealpac: Sealpac is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of tray-sealing and packaging machinery serving food and protein producers. It is a direct comparable as another Dutch-headquartered packaging machinery specialist with strong food-industry exposure and integration/service capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• ULMA Packaging: ULMA Packaging is a Spanish manufacturer of horizontal and vertical flow-wrapping, thermoforming and tray-sealing equipment for food and retail. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent whose flowpackers and shrink-wrappers overlap with the Smipack and BVM machines Nodema distributes.
• Marel: Marel is an Icelandic-headquartered provider of food processing and packaging equipment used by meat, fish and poultry producers globally. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent whose packaging-line equipment overlaps with Nodema's food-vertical offering (labeling, shrink wrapping, feeding/automation).
• Krones: Krones is a large German packaging and bottling machinery manufacturer serving beverage, food and consumer-goods producers globally. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent with shrink-wrap and labeling technologies competing in similar end markets, particularly food and beverage.
• Syntegon: Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) is a German manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery for pharma, food and consumer goods. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent with strong pharmaceutical packaging and labeling expertise that overlaps with Nodema's pharma value proposition.
• ProMach: ProMach is a US-based provider of packaging solutions across labeling, shrink-wrapping, tray sealing and coding/marking. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent whose product range (including shrink and stretch wrapping, coding/labeling) closely mirrors Nodema's distributed portfolio.
• Multivac: Multivac is a leading German manufacturer of packaging machinery, including labeling, shrink-wrapping and thermoforming systems sold across food, pharma and industrial sectors. Comparable to Nodema as a broad packaging-machinery incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps with much of what Nodema distributes and integrates.
• Ishida: Ishida is a Japanese manufacturer of multihead weighers, bagmakers, tray sealers and quality-control systems widely used in food packaging lines. Comparable to Nodema as a broad incumbent whose integrated line equipment overlaps with Nodema's shrink-wrapping and labeling solutions for food customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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