De Vries

What De Vries does

De Vries Non Ferro Gieterij is a privately held Dutch non-ferrous metal foundry headquartered in Enter, Netherlands, that manufactures high-quality die-cast products from aluminium, zamac (zinc alloy), brass (messing), and lead (lood) in both small and large production series. Its core technical differentiator is a self-developed vacuum installation that enables vacuum high-pressure die casting, which the company claims produces more homogeneous and stronger castings with significantly reduced rejection rates relative to conventional processes. The product portfolio centers on spuitgiet-producten (die-cast components), complemented by in-house matrijzenbouw (mold construction) and co-engineering and prototyping services that allow De Vries to engage with customers from design through finished assembly.

The company generates revenue through a B2B direct sales model targeting industrial customers, with sales handled consultatively given the bespoke engineered nature of each casting program. Pricing is quote-based for custom manufacturing rather than publicly disclosed, and De Vries emphasizes competitive pricing as a function of its owned foundry footprint — Technocast in Bosnia (handling virtually all aluminium casting, with tri-weekly shipments to the Netherlands) and an owned foundry in Poland under Dutch management using Benelux-sourced raw materials. The company has positioned itself as a total-solution partner, layering finishing services (grinding, blasting, CNC machining, lacquering, powder coating, Rilsan coating, chrome plating) and final assembly on top of its casting operations. Named enterprise customers include AXA Stenman Industries (bicycle components and building hardware), NEDAP (technology and security products), and ETAP Lighting (professional interior and safety lighting fixtures), indicating a customer base spanning security hardware, industrial technology, and lighting sectors across Europe.

Name

De Vries

Legal name

De Vries

Website

https://nonferrogieterij.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Vries Non Ferro Gieterij is a Dutch non-ferrous metal foundry that designs and manufactures die-cast components in aluminium, zamac, brass, and lead, serving industrial B2B customers across Europe through owned foundries in the Netherlands, Bosnia, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Enter

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Non-ferrous Metal Casting Products: Manufacture and sale of high-quality die-cast products from aluminium, zamac, messing, and lead. Production runs in both small and large series. Revenue derived from product sales with additional value from secondary services including co-engineering, prototyping, tool building, machining, finishing, and assembly.

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Core offering

De Vries Non Ferro Gieterij manufactures high-quality die-cast products from aluminium, zamac, brass (messing), and lead in both small and large production series, using its self-developed vacuum high-pressure die casting installation. The company delivers a complete in-house solution spanning co-engineering, prototyping, mold construction (matrijzenbouw), casting, CNC machining, finishing (lacquering, powder coating, Rilsan coating, chrome plating), and final assembly for industrial customers.

Product overview

De Vries is a non-ferrous foundry (gieterij) offering a comprehensive portfolio of die-casting products and manufacturing services. The core offering consists of high-quality die-cast products manufactured from aluminium, zamac, brass (messing), and lead (lood), produced using a proprietary vacuum high-pressure casting system that delivers homogeneous and stronger products. The company operates a two-location production model: its main facility in Enter, Netherlands serves as the knowledge center and primary production site, while two subsidiary foundries — Technocast in Bosnia (for aluminium casting) and the Poland production facility (equipped with modern high-pressure die-casting machines) — handle volume production at competitive prices. These are complemented by integrated services including co-engineering, prototyping, mold construction (matrijzenbouw), finishing (nabewerking) such as CNC machining, lacquering, powder coating, and chrome plating, and final assembly. The company serves customers across industries including bicycle components (AXA Stenman), lighting fixtures (ETAP Lighting), and technology hardware (Nedap).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Die-Cast Products (Spuitgiet-producten) High-quality die-cast products manufactured from aluminium, zamac, brass (messing), and lead (lood), produced in both small and large series using self-developed vacuum high-pressure casting technology. Sold as finished cast components to industrial manufacturers across industries including bicycle components, lighting, and technology hardware.
• Mold Construction (Matrijzenbouw) In-house tooling service for developing and producing highly precise and dimensionally accurate molds used for die-casting operations. Provided as part of the integrated offering to industrial customers.
• Co-Engineering and Prototyping Services Design and engineering services including rapid visualization of ideas in sketch form or 2D drawings, 3D modeling with constructive properties and design criteria, and prototyping support. Aimed at industrial customers needing design assistance before committing to production tooling.
• Finishing Services (Nabewerking) Post-casting services including grinding, blasting, polishing, tumbling, trimming, precision CNC machining, and surface finishing options such as lacquering, powder coating, Rilsan coating, and chrome plating. Provided to industrial customers needing finished cast components.
• Assembly Services (Assemblage) Assembly services for completed cast products as part of the total solution offering, providing customers with finished sub-assemblies rather than individual cast parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduced rejection rates during casting and finishing processes through vacuum high-pressure technology

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Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nemak: One of the world's largest aluminum die-casting suppliers, primarily serving automotive OEMs with complex powertrain and structural components. Comparable as a high-volume non-ferrous die-caster with proprietary process technology and global plant footprint.
• Dynacast: Global precision die-casting manufacturer producing zinc, aluminum, and magnesium die-cast components across multiple end markets. Directly comparable as a multi-metal die-caster serving industrial OEM customers with similar part geometries and finishing requirements.
• Sundram Fasteners: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of critical engine and structural fasteners, powder-metallurgy, and iron casting components with global operations. Comparable as a multi-process metal component supplier serving OEM customers with engineered parts.
• Endurance Technologies: Indian-headquartered die-casting and automotive component manufacturer with significant European operations producing aluminum die-cast parts for two-wheelers and automotive. Comparable in alloy range (primarily aluminum), customer base, and integrated finishing capabilities.
• Shiloh Industries: US-based manufacturer specializing in lightweight aluminum and magnesium die-cast components for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial markets. Comparable as a multi-alloy die-caster with in-house tooling, machining, and assembly.
• Alcast Company: North American aluminum and zinc die-casting foundry producing components for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. Comparable as a contract manufacturer offering both small and large production runs with finishing services.

Regional players

• Bocar Group: Mexican die-casting and precision machining group producing high-pressure die-cast aluminum components for automotive OEMs, with operations in North America. Comparable in process technology and customer profile, though serving a different regional supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Martinrea International: Canadian diversified metal forming, casting, and fluid management systems supplier serving global automotive OEMs. Comparable as a broader-scale industrial metal components company whose casting operations overlap directly with De Vries' capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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