Eeltink

What Eeltink does

Eeltink BV is a Dutch family-owned sand extraction and supply company founded in 1979 by Ben and Marjan Eeltink and headquartered in Nijkerk, Netherlands. The company operates a vertically integrated operation spanning extraction, transport, and delivery, drawing sand from its own concessions in the Randmeren and IJsselmeer using a self-owned fleet that includes self-suction motor barges (Theodorus, Bernardus, Zagri), the cutter suction dredger Wandelaar, and the stationary suction dredger Linda, which is capable of extracting sand at depths of up to 30 meters. Extracted sand is transported via company ships and delivered through four company-owned loading docks (loswallen) in Elburg, Harderwijk, Nijkerk, and Baarn, with an additional depot in Emmeloord.

Name

Eeltink

Legal name

Eeltink BV

Website

https://eeltinkbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eeltink BV is a Dutch family-owned sand extraction and supply company that vertically integrates extraction from its own Randmeren and IJsselmeer concessions with delivery to construction, infrastructure, industrial, and private customers across central Netherlands via four loading docks and an additional depot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Sand Supply

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321), Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying (21232)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Sand (Silica Sand for Foundry, Glass & Industrial Uses) (IMAKAHAK)

Keywords

• Sand extraction services
• Construction sand supply
• Marine aggregate mining
• Bulk sand delivery
• Infrastructure sand supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sand Sales (Direct Pickup): One-time sand sales where customers pick up sand at depots. Price depends on sand type and load size.
2. Sand Delivery: Sand delivered to project locations in Flevopolder and surroundings. Pricing based on sand type, load quantity, and distance to delivery location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eeltink extracts sand from its own concessions in the Randmeren and IJsselmeer using a fleet of self-suction motor barges, a cutter suction dredger, and a stationary suction dredger. The extracted sand is supplied to customers either through direct delivery to construction sites (by ship or truck) or through self-pickup at loading docks in Nijkerk, Spakenburg, and Dronten. The company offers construction sand, masonry sand, play sand, and other sand types for infrastructure, construction, industrial, and recreational projects.

Product overview

Eeltink operates as a sand extraction and supply company with a vertically integrated operation spanning extraction, transport, and delivery. The core offering is Eeltink Zandwinning, extracting sand from their own concessions in the Randmeren and IJsselmeer using their fleet of sand suction vessels including vessels named Theodorus, Wandelaar, Bernardus, Zagri, and the stationary dredger Linda. Sand is transported via company-owned ships to unloading docks in Elburg, Harderwijk, Nijkerk, and Baarn. The company offers two service channels: Zandaanlevering for delivery to construction sites in the Flevopolder and surroundings, and Zand afhalen for self-collection at depots in Elburg and Emmeloord. Both channels provide various sand types (construction sand, masonry sand, play sand) with certified quality and pricing based on sand type, load size, and distance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zandaanlevering (Sand Delivery) Direct delivery of sand to construction sites by ship or truck, serving infrastructure and construction companies that need large volumes delivered to project locations.
• Zand afhalen (Sand Pickup) Self-pickup of sand at Eeltink's loading docks in Nijkerk, Spakenburg, and Dronten, with published prices by load size (1 m³ through 20 m³ and bulk) for private individuals, DIY customers, and small contractors.
• Eeltink Zandwinning (Sand Extraction & Supply) Core sand extraction operation from Eeltink's concessions in the Randmeren and IJsselmeer, supplying construction sand, masonry sand, play sand, and other sand types for construction, infrastructure, industrial, and recreational customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zandink ZandhandelcoreOthersRelated family business within the Smink Infra group, operating as a sand trading company. Eeltink works together with Zandink for sand supply and distribution operations. Zandink has additional depot locations for sand distribution.
• Smink InfracoreOthersParent/sister company within the Smink Infra group. Infrastructure company specializing in civil engineering works including ground, road, and water construction. Eeltink operates under the same corporate family with shared management and resources.
• Smink VastgoedminorOthersReal estate company within the Smink Infra group, bundling strengths with sister companies active in real estate, infrastructure, and recycling.
• Smink MachinesminorOthersEquipment/machinery company within the Smink Infra group, providing operational support and resources.
• Hartog ContainersminorOthersLogistics partner visible in the partner logo section, relationship appears to be operational/commercial cooperation.
• JvdH AmbminorOthersPartner company visible in the partner logo section, appears to be operational/commercial cooperation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mebin: Mebin is a Dutch supplier of ready-mix concrete, cement and aggregates operating across the Netherlands. Like Eeltink, it supplies construction-grade granular materials to contractors and infrastructure projects in the same regional Dutch market, making it the closest comparable in product mix and customer base.
• Bruil: Bruil is a Dutch producer of concrete, mortar and aggregates with regional production and recycling operations. Its mix of primary aggregates supply and downstream concrete manufacturing mirrors Eeltink's vertically integrated sand-to-customer model, and it competes for similar Dutch infrastructure and construction customers.

Broad incumbents

• VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is a major Dutch construction group with divisions in infrastructure, housing and marine works. It is a significant consumer of construction sand and competes in integrated civil-engineering delivery across the same Dutch regions as Eeltink.
• Royal BAM Group: Royal BAM Group is one of the largest Dutch construction and infrastructure contractors, executing public and private projects across the Netherlands. It is a key buyer of construction sand and aggregates, and its in-house capabilities place it in adjacent competition for integrated civil-engineering and materials supply.
• Holcim: Holcim is a global building materials leader with aggregates, ready-mix concrete and cement operations across Europe. Its Dutch and Benelux footprint competes with regional sand suppliers like Eeltink for high-volume infrastructure tenders and represents the largest scale benchmark in the space.
• Heijmans: Heijmans is a major Dutch infrastructure, real estate and energy contractor active in roads, dike works and urban development. It is a substantial consumer of construction sand and a competitor for integrated project delivery in the same Dutch regions where Eeltink operates.
• CRH plc: CRH is one of the world's largest building materials groups, with European aggregates and concrete operations (including the Tarmac brand) serving construction and infrastructure customers. It competes with Eeltink for aggregates supply to large Dutch and Benelux projects and represents the multinational scale benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/eeltink
• Facebookfacebook.com/eeltink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eeltink-zandwinning
• Instagraminstagram.com/eeltinkzandwinning

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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