HOF Kabelfabriek

What HOF Kabelfabriek does

HOF Kabelfabriek (legal name A. van der Hof's Draad- en Kabelfabriek B.V.) is a Dutch specialty manufacturer of low-voltage cables (zwakstroomkabels), founded in 1934 in Rotterdam and currently based in Roosendaal, Netherlands. Since 1 July 2021 it has operated as a subsidiary of Sakko Groep, a Dutch family conglomerate of eight companies and 225 employees. The product portfolio spans seven main cable categories — control cables (stuurstroomkabels), function-preserving/fire-resistant cables (functiebehoudkabels, BERAN), telephony cables (telefoniekabels), instrumentation cables (instrumentatiekabels), signal cables (signaalkabels), fire alarm cables (brandmeldkabels), and security alarm cables (alarmbeveiligingskabels) — plus custom special cables (speciaalkabels) and assembly wires/cords. Materials include PVC, PE, PUR, LSF/HFFR, and MBZH (halogen-free), with shielding options and CPR fire classifications across B2ca, Dca, Eca, and Fca.

The full production process is performed in-house at the Roosendaal facility, covering wire drawing (draadspuiterij), stranding (samenslagafdeling), braiding/screening (vlechtafdeling), and jacketing (mantelspuiterij). This in-house capability underpins a custom-cable (maatwerk) offering that designs and produces cables to specific customer requirements, including supplementary services such as cable processing, armoring, braiding, and overmolding. Notable specialty applications include cables for offshore wind farms and other non-standard industrial environments, in addition to the company's historical strength in life-safety and security segments where fire function preservation is required.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customers requesting quotes via the website or contacting the sales team by phone and email. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is bespoke per order. The customer base consists of wholesalers, assembly companies, connector suppliers, installers, and electronic security wholesalers across Europe and beyond, with products distributed regionally through wholesale/direct channels and globally through direct sales. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, REACH, RoHS, and CE marking compliance, and publishes an annual ESG report. Operations are supported by approximately 26-28 employees, with Mellanie Motz (great-great-granddaughter of the founder) serving as Commercial Manager.

Name

HOF Kabelfabriek

Legal name

A. van der Hof's Draad- en Kabelfabriek B.V.

Website

https://hofkabelfabriek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOF Kabelfabriek is a Dutch specialty manufacturer of low-voltage cables — including control, fire-resistant, telephony, instrumentation, signal, fire alarm, and security alarm cables — serving European wholesalers, assembly companies, connector suppliers, installers, and electronic security wholesalers with custom and standard products since 1934.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Low-voltage cable manufacturing
• Custom cable solutions
• Fire alarm cables
• Function-retaining cables
• Control cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Roosendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Cable Products: One-time sale of standard low-voltage cable products from the product catalogue. Products are sold to wholesalers, assembly companies, connector suppliers, installers, and electronic security wholesalers across Europe and beyond.
2. Custom/Specialty Cables (Maatwerk): Design and production of custom cables tailored to specific customer requirements. Includes supplementary services such as cable processing, armoring, braiding, and overmolding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HOF Kabelfabriek is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in low-voltage cables (zwakstroomkabels), producing a catalogue of seven standard cable categories including control cables, function-retaining cables (BERAN), telephony cables, instrumentation cables, signal cables, fire alarm cables, and security alarm cables, plus assembly wires and cords. The company also designs and produces fully custom specialty cables (Maatwerk) tailored to specific customer requirements for energy transfer, data transfer, communication, and demanding industrial applications such as offshore wind. Manufacturing is fully in-house, covering wire drawing, stranding, braiding/screening, and jacketing, with products delivered to wholesalers, assembly companies, connector suppliers, installers, and electronic security wholesalers throughout Europe and beyond.

Product overview

HOF Kabelfabriek is a total supplier of high-quality low-voltage cables (zwakstroomkabels) operating since 1934. The product portfolio consists of seven main cable categories: Stuurstroomkabels (control cables), Functiebehoudkabels (function-retaining cables), Telefoniekabels (telephony cables), Instrumentatiekabels (instrumentation cables), Signaalkabels (signal cables), Brandmeldkabels (fire alarm cables), and Alarmbeveiligingskabels (security alarm cables). The company also offers Speciaalkabels (special/custom cables) designed to customer specifications for specialized industrial applications. Supporting these are Montagedraden/snoeren (assembly wires and cords). Products are available in various materials including PVC, PE, PUR, LSF/HFFR, and MBZH (halogen-free), with shielding options and CPR fire classifications (Dca, B2ca, Eca, Fca).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stuurstroomkabels (Control Cables) Control cables for industrial applications, including LiYY, LiHH, LiYCY, LiHCH, and Li-PUR variants used for power and control wiring in machines and systems.
• Functiebehoudkabels (Function-Retaining Cables) BERAN-type cables designed to maintain circuit integrity during fire events for critical safety systems in buildings.
• Telefoniekabels (Telephony Cables) Cables for telecommunications infrastructure, including Norm 45 and Norm 88 specifications.
• Instrumentatiekabels (Instrumentation Cables) Specialized cables for instrumentation and measurement applications, including Re2Y(St)H and other shielded variants.
• Signaalkabels (Signal Cables) Cables for signal transmission applications including ground signal cables for various industrial uses.
• Brandmeldkabels (Fire Alarm Cables) Cables specifically designed for fire detection and alarm systems, including H(St)H, Y(St)Y, and YY variants.
• Alarmbeveiligingskabels (Security Alarm Cables) Cables for security and intrusion detection systems, including 11Y, LiYY, Li2Y, LiY(St)Y, and LiH(St)H types.
• Speciaalkabels (Custom/Special Cables) Custom-designed cables produced to customer specifications for unique industrial applications, including offshore wind parks and specialized machinery, including supplementary services such as cable processing, armoring, braiding, and overmolding.
• Montagedraden/snoeren (Assembly Wires/Cords) Assembly wires and cords including termipoint wires, blank wires, and tinned variants in various gauges (AWG20 to 25mm²) and colors.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nexans: Global cable industry leader with broad low-voltage industrial cable offerings; comparable to HOF in product category but vastly larger in scale, geographic reach, and customer base.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer offering low-, medium-, and high-voltage cables across energy and telecom, including the legacy Draka brand in specialty low-voltage cables; overlaps with HOF in certain product categories but operates at massive scale globally.
• nkt a/s: Danish-headquartered cable manufacturer serving power and telecommunications markets across Europe, with overlapping low-voltage cable offerings and a comparable European specialty positioning, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• LEONI AG: Large European cable manufacturer with a broad specialty cable portfolio serving industrial, automotive, and infrastructure markets. Overlaps with HOF's industrial and specialty cable offerings but operates at a much larger scale.
• Belden Inc. Global specialty cable manufacturer with strong presence in signal, data, and industrial networking cables; a broader incumbent whose product range overlaps with HOF's signal and instrumentation cable lines, but with much greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Helukabel: German specialty cable manufacturer offering a comparable product portfolio of control, signal, data, and custom cables for industrial applications, serving similar mid-market customers across Europe.
• TFKable: Polish cable manufacturer with European-wide presence producing low-voltage specialty cables for industrial, telecom, and energy applications, comparable to HOF in product category and European industrial customer focus.
• Lapp Group: German manufacturer of branded industrial cables, connectors, and accessories including ÖLFLEX control cables, with strong overlap to HOF's control cable and specialty product lines and similar European industrial customer base.
• SAB Bröckskes: German family-owned specialty cable manufacturer known for custom cable solutions, halogen-free cables, and highly flexible control cables—a close analog to HOF's Maatwerk positioning and customer profile.
• Lütze: German manufacturer specializing in control cables, signal cables, and automation wiring solutions for machine building and industrial applications, with a comparable product focus to HOF's stuurstroomkabels and instrumentation cables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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