What Fontijne Presses does

Fontijne Presses BV is a Dutch manufacturer of hydraulic laboratory platen presses, headquartered in Rotterdam and founded in 1909. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a complete range of laboratory presses organized into five product series: the hand-operated LabManual series (entry-level, 50-300 kN, up to 300°C), the automated benchtop LabTop series (20-300 kN, 300°C), the automated LabEcon series (100-1000 kN, up to 400°C), the LabVac series with integrated vacuum (30-40 mbar, 50-1000 kN, 300°C), and the top-tier LabPro series (5,000+ kN, up to 700°C) that is fully custom-built. All automated models share the proprietary ProView 15-inch touchscreen control system, which supports programmable recipes, automated venting, and data logging. Underlying technology centers on precise temperature and pressure control, 2-column press frames for consistent sample thickness, optional active water cooling (up to 280°C/min), and CE/ISO 9001/ISO 14001 compliance, with the company explicitly positioned as a specialist that exclusively manufactures laboratory presses.

Name

Fontijne Presses

Legal name

Fontijne Presses BV

Website

https://fontijnepresses.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fontijne Presses BV manufactures hydraulic laboratory platen presses across five product series, serving universities and the polymer, rubber, composite, and hydrogen/fuel cell industries with sample preparation and material testing equipment, including a proprietary ProView touchscreen control system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Platen Presses / Material Testing Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Hydraulic laboratory presses
• Platen press equipment
• Material testing equipment
• Sample preparation presses
• Polymer testing presses

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Press Sales: Fontijne Presses generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of hydraulic laboratory platen presses across five product series (LabManual, LabTop, LabEcon, LabVac, LabPro) with varying force capacities and temperature ranges. The company also offers customization options, spare parts, maintenance, and training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fontijne Presses designs and manufactures hydraulic laboratory platen presses used by industrial laboratories and academic institutions for sample preparation and material testing. The portfolio spans five series (LabManual, LabTop, LabEcon, LabVac, LabPro) with closing forces from 20 kN to over 5000 kN and temperatures up to 700°C, all managed by the proprietary ProView touchscreen control system. The company also delivers customization, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, and training services supporting the installed equipment base.

Product overview

Fontijne Presses manufactures a complete range of hydraulic laboratory platen presses primarily used in universities and in the polymer, rubber, and composite industries. The product portfolio is divided into five main series: the hand-operated LabManual series for moderate use; the automated benchtop LabTop series combining compact design with ProView control; the automated LabEcon series for demanding quality control and R&D; the LabVac series with integrated vacuum capabilities; and the top-tier custom-built LabPro series for the most demanding applications. All automated models share the proprietary ProView touchscreen control system for precise temperature, pressure, and cycle programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LabManual series: Hand-operated hydraulic laboratory press series designed for demanding applications and moderate use.
• LabTop series
• LabEcon series
• LabVac series
• LabPro series

Products and services

• LabManual Series Hand-operated hydraulic laboratory benchtop presses designed for sample preparation in quality control and R&D applications. Available in two models: LabManual 50 (up to 50 kN, 200°C) and LabManual 300 (up to 300 kN, 300°C).
• LabTop Series Automated benchtop hydraulic laboratory presses combining compact design with the ProView control system. Available in three models: LabTop 20 (20 kN), LabTop 150 (150 kN), and LabTop 300 (300 kN), all reaching 300°C maximum temperature.
• LabEcon Series Automated hydraulic presses sharing advanced features with the LabPro series. Models include LabEcon 100 (100 kN), LabEcon 300 (300 kN), LabEcon 600 (600 kN), and LabEcon 1000 (1000 kN), with temperatures up to 300°C (400°C optional).
• LabVac Series Hydraulic laboratory presses with integrated vacuum system for creating vacuum conditions in the press chamber (30-40 mbar), preventing oxidation or contamination. Available in five models from 50 to 1000 kN at 300°C.
• LabPro Series State-of-the-art fully automated hydraulic laboratory presses custom-built for the most demanding quality control and R&D applications. Closing force exceeds 5000 kN with temperatures up to 700°C. Features include vacuum systems, active cooling, cassette cooling, and floating upper plate options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in production time achieved at HyET Hydrogen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nanoscience InstrumentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026New collaboration announced June 8, 2026 for distribution or joint development in the nanoscience instrumentation field
• IntelicarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFontijne Presses distributor in the United Kingdom, facilitating sales and support to academic and industrial customers in the region

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global incumbent in food processing, die-casting, and advanced materials equipment with far broader scope. While not focused on laboratory presses, Bühler's installed base in grain, polymer, and coating R&D creates competitive overlap in advanced materials labs.
• Anton Paar: Austrian precision measurement and lab equipment company with broad portfolio including rheometers, density meters, and sample preparation tools. Larger and more diversified than Fontijne, but addresses overlapping polymer, rubber, and materials science customers.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global analytical instruments and lab equipment leader serving the same pharmaceutical, academic, and industrial R&D customers. While Thermo Fisher does not specialize in laboratory presses, its broad procurement relationships create competitive pressure on Fontijne's accounts.

Emerging players

• Heidolph Instruments: German manufacturer of laboratory equipment including rotary evaporators, magnetic stirrers, and ancillary tools. Adjacent product category in sample preparation; serves overlapping academic and pharmaceutical lab customers with smaller-scale equipment.

Direct peers

• Across International: US-based manufacturer and distributor of laboratory equipment including hydraulic presses, ovens, furnaces, and ball mills. Offers comparable benchtop and floor-standing presses targeting the same university and industrial QC customer profile.
• Specac Ltd. UK-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory FTIR accessories and hydraulic pellet presses used for sample preparation in spectroscopy and analytical labs. Direct overlap with Fontijne's benchtop press offering, particularly in academic and pharmaceutical research.
• MTI Corporation: Richmond, CA-based supplier of laboratory equipment including hydraulic presses, furnaces, and material characterization tools for battery, ceramic, and polymer R&D. Competes in similar price-sensitive academic and corporate lab segments.
• Dake (JPW Industries): US manufacturer of hydraulic presses spanning industrial, laboratory, and arbor applications. The laboratory press line overlaps directly with Fontijne's mid-range LabEcon and high-force LabPro presses, particularly for materials testing labs.
• Carver, Inc. US-based manufacturer of hydraulic laboratory presses (manual, automatic, heated platen) for sample preparation in QC and R&D. The most direct global competitor to Fontijne's LabManual, LabTop, and LabEcon lines, serving overlapping polymer, rubber, and academic markets.

Others

• Netzsch Group: German specialist in thermal analysis, grinding, and sample preparation equipment for materials characterization. Connected as a supplier of complementary sample-prep solutions to the same polymer, ceramic, and battery R&D customers that purchase laboratory presses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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