Python
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersZuidwolde, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Python firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Python
- Legal name
- Python BV
- Website
- https://python.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Python is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zuidwolde
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Python business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Custom Metal Part Manufacturing (Job Shop / Project-Based): Python BV generates revenue by producing custom metal parts and assemblies to customer specifications. Production spans small to medium series of (complex) metal parts in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Customers request quotes based on specific requirements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated per project/job rather than through recurring subscriptions or licensing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing — no standard tiers published |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Python product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Python BV is a Dutch metalworking manufacturer that produces small to medium series of complex metal parts in carbon steel, stainless steel (RVS), and aluminium. The company offers an integrated production chain covering engineering/design, CNC tube bending, profile rolling, water jet cutting, welding (TIG/MIG/MAG), machining, sheet metal work, and surface treatment, serving manufacturing companies that need supplemental production capacity in northeastern Netherlands.
Product overview
Python BV is a metalworking company offering integrated manufacturing services for small to medium series of complex metal parts from carbon steel, stainless steel (RVS), and aluminum. The core service portfolio includes Engineering & Tekenwerk (design and drafting), Laswerk (welding - TIG/MIG/MAG), Buigwerk (tube/pipe bending), Walswerk (profile rolling), Watersnijden (water jet cutting), Verspanen (machining), Plaatwerk (sheet metal fabrication), and Conservering (surface treatment). These services are offered both individually and in combination, allowing the company to produce complete, finished metal components from design through final surface treatment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Engineering & Tekenwerk (Engineering and Drafting) Engineering services that translate customer requirements into feasible, cost-effective solutions from initial concept through detailed 3D drawings and production-ready files, optimizing designs for manufacturability. For B2B manufacturing clients lacking in-house design capacity.
- Laswerk (Welding Services) Welding services for steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using TIG, MIG, and MAG techniques, producing complex metal parts combined with other processes. Performed by Hermerk-authorized certified welding personnel. For B2B industrial customers.
- Buigwerk (Tube and Profile Bending) Pipe and profile bending services using CNC-controlled Dynobend machines, capable of complex bending forms without deformation for steel, aluminium, and stainless steel tubes up to 48.3 mm. For B2B manufacturing and industrial customers.
- Walswerk (Profile Rolling) Rolling services for pipes, hollow sections, strips, angles, and T-profiles using a CNC-controlled Thoman profile roller capable of complex forms including ellipses, transitional radii, and S-bends. For B2B industrial customers.
- Watersnijden (Water Jet Cutting) Industrial water jet cutting of sheet materials up to 3000x1500mm using a Resato machine at up to 3800 bar pressure, processing steel, stainless steel, aluminium, granite, concrete, wood, glass, and plastic with cold-cut precision. For B2B manufacturing customers.
- Verspanen (Precision Machining) Precision machining services including milling, turning, drilling, and grinding for post-processing metal parts to achieve desired tolerances, surface quality, and fit. For B2B industrial customers.
- Plaatwerk (Sheet Metal Fabrication) Sheet metal fabrication and bending using CNC press brakes (Bystronic Xpert PRO 150 tons) for consistent angles and tight tolerances, suitable for small to medium series production. For B2B manufacturing customers.
- Conservering (Surface Treatment) Surface treatment and preservation services including wet painting, powder coating, galvanizing, pickling, and passivation for corrosion protection and aesthetics. For B2B industrial customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Certified to EN1090-1 Executieklasse 3 and EN-ISO3834-2 (Lloyd's Register), enabling delivery to the most demanding industrial and offshore applications.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Python
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Python technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Python partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Haitjema GrondwatertechniekcoreLong-term strategic partner in the groundwater technology sector. Python and Haitjema collaborate on the design, production, and installation of custom metal components for drinking water wells and groundwater infrastructure. Partnership spans many years, with continuous incremental improvements. Python produces aluminium well hatches, internal and external ladders, RVS316 piping, Corten steel cladding, modular pump cabinets, and flushing tanks. The partnership is characterised by mutual trust, step-by-step improvement, and shared problem-solving — resulting in high-quality, efficiently fabricated infrastructure components.
- Build4PerformancecoreOngoing collaboration to develop and produce professional racing simulator frames. Python fabricates precision steel frames from bent steel tubes with high-quality welding and finishing. Build4Performance develops the simulator electronics and integration. The frames are hand-crafted with emphasis on quality, speed, and consistency. The partnership supports Build4Performance's position in the professional race simulator market and international scaling.
- SMST Designer & ConstructorscoreLong-term customer relationship for industrial steel construction. Python produces HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) frames and other steel components for SMST. All welding is certified to NEN-EN-ISO 3834-2. SMST values Python's craftsmanship, delivery reliability, and customer collaboration — from simple small constructions to complex work.
- Huisman Equipment BVcorePython supplies full equipment supports for offshore topsides (transformatorstations) for Huisman Equipment. The project required P3 finish per NEN-EN-ISO 8501-3, full material traceability, and welding certified to NEN-EN-ISO 3834-2. Huisman values Python's loyalty, willingness to collaborate, fast response, and consistent quality. Despite being a relatively new customer, Huisman already experiences the typical Python approach of full commitment to meeting commitments.
- JOSC Hindernisbouw BVcorePython collaborates with JOSC Hindernisbouw and Gebr. Kok on steel construction for obstacle/survival courses, including a project for the Dutch Air Mobile Brigade (defence). Python handled steel structures and couplings; JOSC handled the wood and obstacles; Gebr. Kok handled earthworks. Joint on-site inspection, phased approach (design, fabrication, assembly). The design was engineered for durability and modularity — future obstacle courses can use the same parts for standardised assembly and maintenance.
- Rollman Equipment B.V.corePython designed and produced a custom telescopic shaker frame with platform for drilling mud filtration. The frame offers two height settings, quick-disconnect twist-lock platform for easy assembly/disassembly and transport. Python has been a stable and reliable supplier from the start of Rollman's operations.
- GorillaGripcorePython has been a supplier of custom steel parts for GorillaGrip's sports equipment (including workout rigs) since day one. GorillaGrip's competitive advantage is customisation, and Python's engineering support and short communication lines enable rapid response to customer requests for bespoke high-quality products. Python's role enables GorillaGrip to scale both domestically and internationally.
- Wierda Voertuig TechniekcoreLong-term supplier of steel and welding parts for vehicle technology. Wierda values Python for quality, delivery reliability, and solution-oriented engineering support. Python helps Wierda push the boundaries of what is technically possible, with Python's engineers advising on design feasibility.
- EurotrussminorPython produces steel components for Eurotruss's podium and roof (truss) construction systems. Products are delivered with NEN-EN 1090-1 certification. The collaboration involves managing standard articles, production drawings, and revision control to ensure continuity and consistent quality.
- Steenhuis BetonminorHistorical partnership from 1992 for the joint development of standard stair railings (traphekken) in collaboration with Steenhuis Beton Uithuizermeeden. The simple assembly system and standardisation made the railings a recognized product in the Dutch construction industry. This partnership dates to the company's earlier focus on the construction sector.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Python competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- VDL Groep: Large Dutch industrial conglomerate with metalworking, mechatronics, and contract manufacturing divisions. Operates in the same metalworking space as Python but at significantly greater scale, broader portfolio, and across multiple geographies.
- NTS Group: Precision manufacturing company serving semicon, analytical, and medical markets with metal components and assemblies. Comparable in precision metalworking focus but serves higher-end and more regulated end markets at greater scale than Python.
Direct peers
- Vormetal: Dutch sheet metal fabricator providing laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly services to industrial customers. Comparable to Python in scale, service mix, and custom mid-volume job-shop orientation.
- Boikon: Dutch contract manufacturer offering combined plastic and metal product solutions including sheet metal work, machining, and assemblies. Comparable custom job-shop service model and customer base to Python.
- KMWE: Dutch precision metal manufacturing company offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assemblies to high-tech industries. Directly comparable to Python's job-shop model with similar mid-sized custom manufacturing capabilities and multi-process service offering.
Others
- Trumpf: Global leader in metalworking machinery including laser cutting, bending, and tube processing. Supplies the category of CNC equipment that Python operates; relevant as an enabling technology provider in Python's ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
- Bystronic: Swiss sheet metal processing machinery manufacturer supplying press brakes and laser cutting systems. Python operates a Bystronic Xpert PRO 150-ton press brake, making Bystronic an enabling equipment partner rather than a competing fabricator.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Python social profiles
Digital presencePython compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Python financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Python leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Python funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Python
What does Python do?
Python BV is a Dutch metalworking manufacturer that produces small to medium series of complex metal parts in carbon steel, stainless steel (RVS), and aluminium. The company offers an integrated production chain covering engineering/design, CNC tube bending, profile rolling, water jet cutting, welding (TIG/MIG/MAG), machining, sheet metal work, and surface treatment, serving manufacturing companies that need supplemental production capacity in northeastern Netherlands.
Is Python a public or private company?
Python is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Python founded?
Python was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Python based?
Python is headquartered in Zuidwolde, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Python make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Metal Part Manufacturing (Job Shop / Project-Based).
Who are Python's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are VDL Groep and NTS Group. Direct peers are Vormetal, Boikon and KMWE. Others are Trumpf and Bystronic.
Does Python have an API?
No public API is recorded for Python.