Van Waasdijk
Van Waasdijk is a Belgian family-owned exclusive Benelux distributor of premium CNC metalworking machines, tooling, and metrology equipment from brands including Haas Automation, Hüller Hille, and Mitsubishi Electric, serving industrial metalworking manufacturers with direct field sales and maintenance contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1958
- HeadquartersGrimbergen, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Van Waasdijk does
N.V. van Waasdijk is a Belgian family-owned industrial machinery distributor founded in 1958 and headquartered in Grimbergen, Belgium (VAT BE 0401.926.230). The company operates as an exclusive Benelux distributor for multiple premium international CNC metalworking machine brands, including Haas Automation (operated through a dedicated Haas Factory Outlet subsidiary), Hüller Hille (FFG Werke), and Mitsubishi Electric for EDM systems, alongside a roster of secondary brands spanning grinding (Hardinge Grinding Group brands Hauser, Kellenberger, Tschudin, Usach; Aba; Elb-Schliff), machining (OPS Ingersoll, Unisign, Realmeca), and automation (Fastems, Erowa).
The company's core offering comprises CNC metalworking machines for drilling, turning, eroding, milling, grinding, laser processing, and universal machining centers, supplemented by a complementary portfolio of cutting tools (Sandvik, Iscar, Kennametal, Seco), metrology and measurement equipment (Renishaw, Leica, Mahr, Vision Engineering), workholding systems (Schunk, Röhm), bearings (SKF, NSK, Timken, Koyo), and abrasives. Service delivery includes machine commissioning, user training, free helpdesk support, on-site technical interventions, and maintenance contracts priced at fixed annual rates.
Van Waasdijk runs an enterprise field-sales motion staffed by sales engineers covering the Benelux region from the Grimbergen headquarters, supported by an internal administrative team for quote preparation and order processing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales with multi-year maintenance contract annuities layered on top, and customer-specific quotes priced on configuration, options, and projected machine utilization hours. KMO Portefeuille-accredited training programs add a smaller recurring service line.
Van Waasdijk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Van Waasdijk
- Legal name
- N.V. van Waasdijk
- Website
- https://vanwaasdijk.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1958
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Van Waasdijk is a Belgian family-owned exclusive Benelux distributor of premium CNC metalworking machines, tooling, and metrology equipment from brands including Haas Automation, Hüller Hille, and Mitsubishi Electric, serving industrial metalworking manufacturers with direct field sales and maintenance contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Van Waasdijk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery Distribution
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)
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Where Van Waasdijk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grimbergen
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Van Waasdijk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC metalworking machines including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and eroding machines from international brands such as Haas Automation, Hüller Hille, Mitsubishi Electric, and others. Products are investment goods sold to manufacturing companies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom machine configurations with pricing based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Van Waasdijk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Van Waasdijk is the exclusive Benelux distributor of CNC metalworking machines and accessories from international brands such as Haas Automation, Hüller Hille (FFG Werke), and Mitsubishi Electric, covering turning, milling, drilling, grinding, eroding/EDM, laser, and universal machining center applications. The company complements machine sales with tools, workshop equipment, and metrology solutions, plus full-service packages including commissioning, user training, free helpdesk support, on-site interventions, and maintenance contracts.
Product overview
van Waasdijk is a Belgian company (active since 1958) that serves as an exclusive distributor of CNC metalworking machines, tools, metrology equipment, and related services in the Benelux market. The core offering consists of CNC metalworking machines encompassing categories such as automation, drilling, turning, eroding, milling, grinding, universal machining centers, and EDM/sparking. The company distributes internationally recognized brands including Haas Automation (operating a Haas Factory Outlet division), Hüller Hille (FFG Werke), Mitsubishi Electric (EDM), and multiple brands from the Hardinge Grinding Group (Hauser, Kellenberger, Tschudin, Usach), as well as Aba Grinding Technologies, Bray, Cheto, DMT, Elb-Schliff, Erowa, Fastems, G+H Grinding, Hirschmann, Iepco, Maier, Ocean Technologies, OPS Ingersoll, Realmeca, RemaControl, SHW Werkzeugmachinen, and Unisign. Supporting the machine portfolio is a comprehensive range of tools, workshop equipment, and metrology solutions from manufacturers such as Schneider, Mahr, AMF, Bilz, Renishaw, Sandvik, Seco, Iscar, Kennametal, Leica, Vision Engineering, Schunk, and others. The company also provides complete service packages including machine commissioning, user training, free helpdesk support, on-site technical interventions, and maintenance contracts with fixed annual pricing. Training programs are available through KMO Portefeuille subsidies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CNC Metalworking Machines and Automation Systems Distributed portfolio of CNC metalworking machines for automation, drilling, turning, eroding, milling, laser processing, grinding, universal machining centers, and EDM/sparking applications. Sourced from exclusive international brand partners including Haas Automation, Hüller Hille (FFG Werke), Mitsubishi Electric, Hardinge Grinding Group (Hauser, Kellenberger, Tschudin, Usach), Aba Grinding Technologies, Unisign, OPS Ingersoll, and others. For Benelux metalworking manufacturers.
- Tools, Workshop Equipment, and Metrology Range of cutting tools, workholding and clamping systems, toolholders, bearings, metrology and probing systems, abrasives, and hand tools supplied from quality manufacturers including Sandvik, Iscar, Seco, Kennametal, Schunk, Renishaw, Mahr, Leica, Vision Engineering, SKF, NSK, FAG, Koyo, Timken, Norton, and Tyrolit. For metalworking manufacturers needing supporting workshop equipment.
- Service and Maintenance Contracts Complete service package including machine commissioning, user training, free helpdesk support, on-site technical interventions, and annual maintenance contracts with fixed pricing. Service technicians carry up to 80% of spare parts in their service vehicles for immediate first-visit resolution. For Benelux metalworking manufacturers who have purchased CNC machines from van Waasdijk.
- KMO Portefeuille Training Machine operator and technical training programs for SME customers, eligible for KMO Portefeuille subsidies from the Flemish government. For Benelux SMEs purchasing CNC equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Service vehicles carry up to 80% of spare parts for immediate on-site resolution
Companies that use Van Waasdijk
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Van Waasdijk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Van Waasdijk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Haas AutomationcoreExclusive distributor of Haas Automation CNC machines in the Benelux region. van Waasdijk operates a Haas Factory Outlet division. Haas Automation is a major international manufacturer of CNC machining centers and turning centers.
- Hüller Hille (FFG Werke)coreExclusive distributor of Hüller Hille machines (part of FFG Werke group) in the Benelux region. Hüller Hille specializes in high-performance machining centers.
- Mitsubishi ElectriccoreDistributor of Mitsubishi Electric EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machines in the Benelux region. Mitsubishi Electric produces precision EDM equipment for metalworking.
- Hardinge Grinding Group (Hauser, Kellenberger, Tschudin, Usach)majorDistributor of precision grinding machines from the Hardinge Grinding Group brands including Hauser, Kellenberger, Tschudin, and Usach. These brands specialize in high-precision grinding solutions.
- Aba Grinding Technologies (Autania)majorDistributor of Aba Grinding Technologies (Autania) grinding machines. Aba specializes in surface grinding and tool grinding machines.
- FastemsmajorIntegration partner for Fastems flexible manufacturing systems and automation solutions. Fastems provides pallet handling and manufacturing system automation for CNC machines.
- RenishawmajorSupplier of Renishaw metrology and measurement equipment including probing systems, coordinate measuring machines, and precision measurement tools offered as part of machine and workshop equipment portfolio.
- SandvikmajorSupplier of Sandvik cutting tools and tooling solutions for metalworking applications including turning, milling, drilling, and threading tools.
- IscarmajorSupplier of Iscar cutting tools for metalworking including milling cutters, drills, and threading tools offered through the tooling and accessories portfolio.
- KennametalmajorSupplier of Kennametal industrial cutting tools and tooling systems for machining applications.
- SecomajorSupplier of Seco Tools cutting tools and solutions for metalworking including milling, turning, and drilling applications.
- UnisignmajorDistributor of Unisign CNC machines including 5-sided and 5-axis machining centers and portal milling machines.
- OPS IngersollmajorDistributor of OPS Ingersoll gantry-type machining centers and 5-axis milling machines.
- RealmecaminorDistributor of Realmeca CNC machines including 5-axis machining centers and rotary tables.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Van Waasdijk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hedelius: German manufacturer of CNC machining centers (3- and 5-axis) sold via regional distributors across Europe. Closely comparable in product mix, customer profile (industrial metalworking SMEs), and go-to-market approach to van Waasdijk's milling portfolio.
- Fehlmann: Swiss manufacturer of milling machines and machining centers distributed across Europe. Overlaps directly with van Waasdijk's CNC milling product lines and serves a similar precision-machining customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Trumpf: Leading German machine tool manufacturer with strong Benelux presence in laser and metalworking equipment. Competes for the same manufacturing customers that van Waasdijk serves through its Hüller Hille and Mitsubishi EDM partnerships.
- Hurco: US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer with European subsidiaries serving SMEs. Competes in the same mid-market milling and turning space as van Waasdijk's Haas and Hüller Hille lines.
- Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with established European distribution. Competes for the same high-precision metalworking customers that van Waasdijk targets in Benelux.
- Bystronic: Swiss-listed machine tool specialist focused on sheet metal and bending, with growing European presence. Sells into some of the same Benelux manufacturing customers and competes for industrial automation budgets.
- Mazak: Major global CNC machine tool manufacturer with its own European Technology Centers. Competes directly with the machine lines van Waasdijk distributes for the same metalworking customers in Benelux.
- GF Machining Solutions: Division of Georg Fischer specializing in EDM, milling, and laser texturing machines. Overlaps directly with van Waasdijk's Mitsubishi EDM offering and Hardinge Grinding Group grinding portfolio.
- DMG Mori: One of the world's largest CNC machine tool manufacturers with broad European distribution. Competes head-to-head with the brands van Waasdijk distributes (Haas, Hüller Hille, Mitsubishi EDM) for the same Benelux manufacturers.
Others
- Haas Automation: van Waasdijk's flagship exclusive partner for CNC machining centers and turning centers, operating a Haas Factory Outlet division under van Waasdijk. Also sells direct in other markets, making it both a critical supplier and a channel competitor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Van Waasdijk leadership team
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Van Waasdijk subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Van Waasdijk funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Van Waasdijk M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Van Waasdijk
What does Van Waasdijk do?
Van Waasdijk is the exclusive Benelux distributor of CNC metalworking machines and accessories from international brands such as Haas Automation, Hüller Hille (FFG Werke), and Mitsubishi Electric, covering turning, milling, drilling, grinding, eroding/EDM, laser, and universal machining center applications. The company complements machine sales with tools, workshop equipment, and metrology solutions, plus full-service packages including commissioning, user training, free helpdesk support, on-site interventions, and maintenance contracts.
Is Van Waasdijk a public or private company?
Van Waasdijk is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Van Waasdijk founded?
Van Waasdijk was founded in 1958. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Van Waasdijk based?
Van Waasdijk is headquartered in Grimbergen, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Van Waasdijk make money?
One revenue line is on record: CNC Machine Sales.
Who are Van Waasdijk's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hedelius and Fehlmann. Broad incumbents are Trumpf, Hurco, Okuma, Bystronic, Mazak, GF Machining Solutions and DMG Mori. Haas Automation is listed as an others.
Does Van Waasdijk have an API?
No public API is recorded for Van Waasdijk.
What industry is Van Waasdijk in?
Van Waasdijk's product category is Industrial Machinery Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of TLAKAOAM, Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution. Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.