Gelders

What Gelders does

Gelders is a privately held Dutch distributor headquartered in Nijmegen that supplies sustainable fuels, specialist lubricants, and industrial cleaners to enterprise and mid-market customers across seven vertical sectors: automotive, wholesale/retail, industry, agriculture/earthmoving, transport, garden/park/forestry, and government/municipalities. The company operates as a multi-generational family business and is privately owned with no external investors, parent company, or public-market activity indicated in the available data; headcount is reported in the 11–50 range.

The product offering spans three core categories — sustainable fuels (100% fossil-free diesel and clean alkylate gasoline), specialist lubricants (high-performance greases, winter-grade fats, and 100% biological oils), and industrial cleaners — marketed through six registered proprietary sub-brands: Agealube (oils), Aspen (fuels), Ecomaxx (eco-friendly line), Fillpartner (filling/packaging), Firelux (heating liquids), and Gently (care and cleaning). No underlying formulation technology, patents, or proprietary chemical IP are disclosed; differentiation rests on bundling specialist positioning under each sub-brand and a one-stop-shop service layer that combines product advice, custom product development, sustainability/innovation consulting, storage, ADR-certified transport, and direct delivery.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via a sales-led go-to-market in which field representatives visit customers on-site and a front-office team handles inquiries. Distribution combines direct delivery using Gelders' own logistics fleet with a sales points/reseller network, supported by organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and a multi-language website (Dutch, English, French, German). The company does not publicly disclose pricing, customer logos, or financial metrics, limiting external visibility into commercial performance.

Name

Gelders

Legal name

Gelders

Website

https://gvgoliehandel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gelders is a privately held Dutch distributor based in Nijmegen supplying sustainable fuels, specialist lubricants, and industrial cleaners to automotive, industrial, agricultural, transport, and government customers via six proprietary brands and its own ADR-certified logistics network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants and Fuels Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF), Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution
• Industrial lubricants
• Specialist greases
• Industrial cleaners
• ADR transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Sustainable Fuels, Lubricants, and Industrial Cleaners: Gelders generates revenue through the sale of physical products including sustainable fuels (fossil-free diesel, alkylate gasoline), specialist lubricants (fats, oils, winter-grade products), and industrial cleaners. Revenue is derived from direct sales to end customers across multiple sectors, as well as through sales points/resellers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gelders is a Dutch fuel, lubricant, and industrial chemical distributor. It supplies sustainable fuels (100% fossil-free diesel and clean alkylate gasoline), specialist lubricants (including all-season greases and 100% biological oils), industrial cleaners, and complementary services such as product advice, custom product development, and ADR-certified storage and transport. The company operates a one-stop-shop distribution model with its own logistics capabilities, serving automotive, wholesale/retail, industrial, agricultural, transport, green-space management, and government customers across multiple sectors.

Product overview

Gelders is a Dutch fuel, lubricant, and industrial chemical distributor offering a portfolio of three core product categories (sustainable fuels, specialist lubricants, and industrial cleaners) through six sub-brands (Agealube, Aspen, Ecomaxx, Fillpartner, Firelux, and Gently). The company operates as a traditional distributor rather than a technology platform, combining product sales with complementary services including product advice, custom product development, sustainability consulting, and logistics solutions (one-stop-shop, distribution, and ADR-certified storage and transport). The business serves multiple sectors including automotive, wholesale/retail, industry, agriculture, transport, horticulture/forestry, and government. Founded three generations ago, Gelders emphasizes realistic sustainability solutions that balance environmental, cost, performance, and health considerations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agealube: Oil for professionals - specialist lubricant brand
• Aspen
• Ecomaxx
• Fillpartner
• Firelux
• Gently

Products and services

• Sustainable Fuels (Duurzame brandstoffen) 100% fossil-free diesel and clean alkylate gasoline supplied for machines and equipment across automotive, transport, agriculture, and industrial use cases.
• Specialist Lubricants (Specialistische smeermiddelen) High-performance specialist lubricants including all-season greases (summer and winter grades), 100% biological oils, and fats sold under the Agealube brand for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications.
• Industrial Cleaners (Industriële reinigers) Powerful industrial cleaning solutions and specialized products for precision cleaning applications, sold under the Gently brand for professional and industrial use.
• Distribution Services (Distributie) Efficient distribution services for fuels, lubricants, and industrial products, leveraging Gelders' own logistics fleet and storage facilities to deliver directly to customers.
• Storage and ADR Transport (Opslag en vervoer) ADR-certified storage and transport services for hazardous materials including fuels, lubricants, and chemicals, enabling compliant handling and movement of dangerous goods.
• The One-Stop-Shop Comprehensive logistics and supply solution combining storage, ADR-certified transport, and product delivery, allowing customers to source multiple product categories through a single supplier.
• Custom Product Development (Productontwikkeling) Custom product development service to create tailored lubricant, fuel, or cleaning solutions for customers with unique or specialized requirements.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sales Points NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGelders distributes products through a network of sales points/resellers who sell their branded products to end customers. This channel partnership enables broader market reach and availability of products across regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fuchs Petrolub SE: Fuchs is one of the world's largest independent lubricants manufacturers serving industrial, automotive, and specialty markets. Comparable to Gelders across most product categories (industrial greases, gear oils, hydraulic fluids), but at global scale with extensive R&D.
• Castrol (bp): Castrol is one of the world's leading lubricants brands, offering automotive, industrial, and marine lubricants under bp. Comparable to Gelders in automotive and industrial lubricant categories, but operating at global incumbent scale.
• Motul: Motul is a global lubricants manufacturer with strong positions in automotive, motorcycle, and industrial applications. Comparable to Gelders' Agealube brand positioning in professional-grade lubricants.

Direct peers

• RAVENOL: RAVENOL is a German specialty lubricant manufacturer and distributor focused on premium engine oils, gear oils, and industrial fluids. Comparable to Gelders in specialty lubricant positioning and multi-sector customer base.
• Q8 Oils: Q8 Oils is a European lubricants brand (part of Kuwait Petroleum) offering industrial, automotive, and specialty lubricant ranges. Comparable in product categories, including industrial and specialty lubricants, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• OK Oliecentrale: OK Oliecentrale is a Dutch wholesale distributor of lubricants, fuels, and related products serving automotive, industrial, and agricultural customers. Directly comparable to Gelders in product mix, Dutch regional footprint, and B2B distribution model.
• Liqui Moly: Liqui Moly is a German manufacturer and distributor of motor oils, additives, and industrial lubricants with strong European brand recognition. Comparable to Gelders in lubricant range depth, automotive/industrial focus, and European market orientation.
• Aspen (Lantmännen): Aspen is a Swedish producer of alkylate gasoline and specialty fuels for two-stroke engines, mowers, and forestry equipment. Gelders distributes the Aspen brand in the Netherlands, making it both a supplier and a directly comparable specialty-fuel peer in garden/forestry applications.
• Brezan Auto- en Motorparts: Brezan is a Dutch automotive parts and lubricants wholesaler with a network of sales points across the Netherlands. Comparable to Gelders in lubricant distribution, multi-brand reselling, and reliance on a regional sales-point network.
• Kooijman Oliehandel: Kooijman Oliehandel is a Dutch lubricants and fuels distributor serving industrial and automotive customers. Comparable to Gelders in product mix (lubricants, fuels), Dutch regional B2B focus, and family-business heritage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Geldersbv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gvg-oliehandel-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/geldersbv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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