Air-Parts

What Air-Parts does

Air-Parts BV is a Netherlands-based specialist distributor and service provider of electrical test and measurement equipment and adjustable power supplies, founded in 1955 in Molenaarsgraaf and operating as a private BV. Originally established as a trading company for parts in military and civil aviation, the company expanded in the 1960s into electronic components and test/measurement equipment, and has been a subsidiary of Havé Beheer holding company since 2006. The portfolio spans power meters and analyzers, LCR meters, electrical safety testers, oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, thermography cameras, inductive sensors, high voltage testers, and adjustable DC/AC power supplies and programmable loads, sourced from 19+ partner manufacturers including GW Instek, TDK Lambda, Technix, FLIR Systems, Haefely, Hipotronics, High Voltage Inc, Kaman Sensors, and Spitzenberger & Spies. Air-Parts does not develop proprietary technology.

The business model combines hardware resale with recurring professional services: a brand-independent ISO 9001:2015-accredited calibration centre (also compliant with SCIOS TD17), manufacturer-warranty-compliant repair services, user training, and free product demonstrations. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, and revenue is generated through direct sales-led engagement rather than e-commerce. Customers include industrial manufacturers, R&D laboratories, universities and technical universities of applied sciences, electrical equipment manufacturers, and specialized verticals such as E-beam lithography, sterilization, plasma research, medical applications, and the EV industry. GTM is sales-led through account managers and product specialists reachable via phone, email, and contact forms.

The company employs between 11 and 50 staff and is led by Managing Director Olaf Merkies, supported by account manager Wim van Hoof (joined 2000), calibration technicians Robert van der Meer and Piet van den Herik, and an administrative assistant. Geographic footprint is concentrated in the Netherlands with broader European scope; no global operations or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Air-Parts

Legal name

Air-Parts BV

Website

https://air-parts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air-Parts BV is a Netherlands-based specialist distributor of test and measurement equipment and adjustable power supplies, serving industrial manufacturers, R&D labs, universities, and electrical equipment makers with hardware sales plus accredited calibration, repair, and training services since 1955.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Test and measurement equipment
• Electrical safety testers
• Adjustable power supplies
• Calibration services
• High voltage testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Molenaarsgraaf

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of test and measurement equipment including power meters, analyzers, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, thermography equipment, inductive sensors, high voltage testers, and adjustable DC/AC power supplies and programmable loads.
2. Calibration Services: Brand-independent calibration centre that calibrates handheld test and measurement equipment regardless of brand. Also arranges RVA, DakkS, and UKAS calibrations through accredited laboratories.
3. Repair Services: Maintenance and repair services for all products supplied, following manufacturer warranty standards. Repairs conducted by own specialists or directly by the manufacturer.
4. Training Services: User training for test and measurement equipment, arranged at customer company, Air-Parts location, or at manufacturer facilities.
5. Product Demonstrations: Free demonstrations of test instruments and power supplies to help customers make purchasing decisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Air-Parts BV is a specialist value-added distributor of electrical test and measurement equipment and adjustable power supplies, serving industrial, research, and educational customers in the Netherlands and Europe. The company supplies products from leading manufacturers (GW Instek, TDK Lambda, Technix, FLIR, Haefely, Hipotronics, and others) and complements equipment sales with a brand-independent calibration centre, repair services, user training, and product demonstrations.

Product overview

Air-Parts BV is a specialist distributor of test and measurement equipment and adjustable power supplies, established in 1955. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: Test and Measurement Equipment (power meters and analysers, LCR meters, electrical safety testers, resistance meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analysers, digital multimeters, thermography, inductive sensors, and high voltage testers) and Adjustable Power Supplies and Loads (AC power supplies, adjustable DC power supplies, high voltage power supplies and capacitor chargers, and programmable loads). The company also provides complementary services including a brand-independent Calibration Centre, Repairs, Training, and Product Demonstrations. Air-Parts operates as a distributor representing multiple partner brands including GW Instek, TDK Lambda, Technix, FLIR Systems, Haefely, Hipotronics, High Voltage Inc, Kaman Sensors, and Spitzenberger & Spies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Meters and Analysers Instruments for accurately measuring electrical quantities including voltage, current, and power with true-RMS measurement capabilities, supplied to industrial and laboratory customers.
• LCR Meters Specialist test equipment for accurately measuring inductance, capacitance, and resistance parameters of electrical components during development and production.
• Electrical Safety Testers Devices for testing equipment safety under various operating conditions, including high voltage tests, insulation resistance tests, and earthing tests, supporting compliance with CE, UL, VDE, and NEN standards.
• Resistance Meters Instruments for accurate resistance measurement across various ranges from milli-ohm to Gohm values, for industrial and laboratory use.
• Oscilloscopes Digital and analogue instruments for analysing electrical signals in the time domain.
• Function Generators Electronic instruments that produce various waveforms such as sinusoids, square and sawtooth waveforms for testing components and circuits.
• Spectrum Analyser Instruments that produce graphical representations of signal amplitude as a function of frequency within the frequency domain.
• Digital Multimeter Measuring instruments for electrical quantities such as voltage, current, and resistance, with advanced models measuring capacitance, inductance, frequency, and temperature.
• Thermography Thermal imaging cameras for visualising infrared radiation and heat patterns in non-destructive testing applications.
• Inductive Sensors Sensors capable of detecting displacements down to sub-nanometre levels, used in extreme conditions such as high pressures or temperatures.
• High Voltage Testers Testing equipment for medium and high voltage transformers, cables, and high voltage power supplies to ensure proper functioning and user safety.
• AC Power Supplies Programmable AC power supplies ranging from basic units to complete AC test systems for compliant testing according to IEC standards.
• Adjustable DC Power Supply High-quality programmable DC power supplies ranging from mA to kA, mV to kV, and mW to kW for various industrial and laboratory applications.
• High Voltage Power Supplies and Capacitor Chargers Electrical systems converting low voltages to higher voltages (1kV to 100kV or more) and specialised chargers for rapid capacitor charging, for E-beam lithography, sterilization, plasma research, accelerators, medical, and EV applications.
• Programmable Load Electronic loads for simulating complex actual loads in both R&D environments and production settings.
• Calibration Centre Brand-independent calibration services for handheld test and measurement equipment regardless of brand, with full technical workshop for maintenance and repairs. Also arranges RVA, DakkS, and UKAS calibrations through accredited laboratories.
• Repair Services Professional repair services following manufacturer warranty standards, performed by own specialists or directly by manufacturers, for all products supplied by Air-Parts.
• Training Services User training for test and measurement equipment, arranged at the customer company, Air-Parts location, or equipment manufacturer facilities.
• Product Demonstrations Free demonstrations of test instruments and power supplies to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GW InstekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGW Instek (Good Will Instruments Co., Ltd.) is a key partner of Air-Parts. Founded in 1975 in Taiwan, GW Instek was Taiwan's first specialist manufacturer of electrical test and measurement equipment. Air-Parts distributes GW Instek products including oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, LCR meters, function generators, safety testers, and programmable loads.
• TDK LambdacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTDK Lambda is a leading manufacturer of adjustable DC power supplies in wide range of power, voltage, and current configurations. Products range from 750W to 15kW, ideal for OEM, industrial and laboratory applications with up to five years warranty.
• TechnixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench manufacturer specializing in high voltage DC power supplies and capacitor chargers since 2000. Products range from 300V to 200kV and 300W to 200kW. Known for zero-current switching (ZCS) resonance technology and modular design with flexible, reliable solutions.
• FLIR SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLIR Systems, founded in 1978 and based in Wilsonville, Oregon, is the world's largest commercial company specializing in thermal imaging cameras, components and imaging sensors. Air-Parts distributes FLIR thermal cameras with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 pixels.
• HaefelycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaefely is a market leader in test, measurement and diagnostic equipment for high voltage applications. With over 100 years of experience in high voltage technology, Haefely offers products including impulse voltage test systems, AC resonant test systems, and transformer test systems.
• Kust GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKUST GmbH has been supporting the European magnetic industry for almost 2 decades. They produce LCR meters ranging from low to high bandwidth with component analysis functions.
• SMC (EuroSMC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer known for high reliability and competitive prices. Products include micro-ohm meters with high test current up to 600A for testing circuit breakers.
• HipotronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of high voltage test and measurement solutions for cable, generator, motor, switchgear, power transformer, and high voltage component testing.
• High Voltage Inc (HVI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican manufacturer specializing in test and measurement equipment for cables, transformers, and liquids. Known for compact design and user-friendly operation of high voltage power supplies.
• Ross Engineering CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevelops and manufactures high voltage components including switches and dividers for electrical grids, laboratories, and military applications.
• Kaman SensorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican supplier offering wide range of inductive sensors and measuring modules from micrometre to centimetre measuring range with up to sub-nanometer resolution.
• TinsleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based supplier of test and measurement equipment including resistance meters, bridges, and specialist equipment for submarine and underground cable testing.
• Spitzenberger & SpiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the most renowned manufacturers of amplifiers for industrial test and measurement set-ups. Offers analyzers, oscillators, 4-quadrant amplifiers, DC power supplies, and power amplifiers.
• SeawardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers wide range of electrical safety testers for production and laboratory environments meeting CE, UL, VDE, and NEN standards.
• Dimex Power ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian company specializing in power electronics that designs and builds customized heavy-duty power supplies for galvanization, water treatment, plasma sputtering, and motor controls.
• XP PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of power supplies and electronic components distributed by Air-Parts.
• CD MaticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer distributed by Air-Parts for test and measurement equipment.
• KMM Precision MeasuringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecision measuring equipment manufacturer partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Caltest Instruments: UK-based test and measurement equipment distributor with similar value proposition (multi-brand portfolio, calibration services, advisory-led sales). Operates in a different geography but targets comparable customer segments across industrial and R&D markets.
• TestEquity: US-based specialist distributor of test and measurement equipment serving R&D, manufacturing, and aerospace customers with similar product categories (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators). Operates in a different geography but with comparable business model.
• Test Equipment Depot: US-based new and refurbished test & measurement equipment distributor offering similar product lines (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators). Comparable value proposition with focus on specialized equipment for engineering customers.
• Bürklin: German specialist distributor of electronic components, test and measurement equipment. Geographically complementary in the DACH region with comparable high-service, advisory-driven T&M distribution model.
• Tequipment.net: US-based specialist T&M equipment distributor with online catalog and similar product categories (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies). Different geography but highly comparable specialist positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Conrad Electronic: European electronics distributor with significant T&M category presence. Comparable European regional footprint but broader product portfolio including components, tools, and consumer electronics.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronics distributor (owned by Avnet) offering T&M equipment alongside broader components catalog. Larger scale competitor with direct overlap on test equipment SKUs but broader portfolio and stronger digital channels.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor with growing T&M offering. Significantly larger scale and digital-first model; weak specialty focus but strong brand among engineers.
• RS Components (RS Group): Global industrial electronics distributor with extensive T&M category and own-brand (RS PRO). Direct overlap on Air-Parts' product range plus significantly broader portfolio and superior digital infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Distrelec: European distributor of test & measurement equipment, electronic components, and power supplies. Most closely comparable peer to Air-Parts due to overlapping product categories, multi-brand distribution model, and European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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