Ergonomique

What Ergonomique does

Ergonomique BV, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic workstation products for office and home-office environments. The product portfolio spans over 40 SKUs across 12 sub-brands, including wrist rests (ErgoPols, ErgoPad), vertical and ergonomic mice (ErgoMouse series), footrests (ErgoStretch 2.0), laptop stands (ErgoRiser, ErgoStand, ErgoSummit), monitor arms (ErgoSwing, ErgoMonarm), ergonomic office chairs (ErgoChair Alpha and Beta), document holders (ErgoCopy, ErgoStairs), ergonomic keyboards (ErgoKey Flow, ARC, ErgoTablet), arm and desk corner solutions (ErgoExtension, ErgoCorner), and air purifiers (ErgoAir). Core technology differentiators include hand-made genuine leather wrist rests with foam and fleece filling (positioned as longer-lasting than gel alternatives), a patented ionization-plus-filtration air purification system, and 3D Balance dynamic seating technology in chairs compliant with the Dutch NPR 1813 ergonomic standard. The company co-developed its ErgoTouch Wave/Flow keyboard system with TU Delft and Microsoft.

The business model is hardware product sales (one-time/perpetual license pricing) supplemented by free ergonomic advisory services that drive conversion. All products are sold at fixed price points listed in euros, with a 5-year warranty, and B2B customers can pay by invoice. Go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (ergonomique.nl), inside sales via phone/email/fax, and B2B enterprise sales through commercial management and a project bureau. The standout distribution mechanism is the free trial program (proefplaatsing), which ships 75,000-100,000 trial packages per year across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK, Austria, Luxembourg, and France, with courier pickup for unconverted items. Ergonomique positions itself as the European market leader in its category, serving more than 5 million cumulative users, with primary customer segments being organizations that employ computer-based workers (driven by employer duty-of-care obligations) and the growing home-office segment. The company is privately owned by the Hiemstra family and operates with approximately 25 employees, indicating a tightly held, founder-led, niche-specialist business.

Name

Ergonomique

Legal name

Ergonomique BV

Website

https://ergonomique.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ergonomique is a Dutch ergonomic workstation product manufacturer since 1997, selling wrist rests, vertical mice, footrests, chairs, keyboards, and air purifiers across seven European countries via e-commerce, B2B sales, and a free trial program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ergonomic Workplace Products

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing (3379)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALABAE

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Office Supplies & Stationery Retail

Keywords

• Ergonomic workplace products
• Wrist rests and supports
• Vertical ergonomic mice
• Office ergonomic furniture
• Workstation ergonomic accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: One-time sale of ergonomic hardware products including wrist rests, mice, keyboards, footrests, laptop stands, monitor arms, office chairs, and document holders. Products are sold directly through the e-commerce store and B2B sales channels. No subscription or recurring revenue model mentioned.
2. Ergonomic consulting and advisory services: Ergonomique provides free ergonomic advice through trained advisors who consult with customers on product selection. While the consultation is free, it supports the product sales process. Professional installation advice and workplace setup guidance are provided as part of the customer journey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ergonomique designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic workplace products including wrist rests, footrests, mice, keyboards, monitor arms, laptop stands, and office chairs to enhance user comfort and prevent RSI, mouse arm, neck pain, and back pain. Products are handcrafted in-house with premium materials such as real leather, foam, and fleece, sold directly to consumers via e-commerce and to enterprises via custom quotes, with a signature free trial program offering 2-4 week at-workplace evaluations.

Product overview

Ergonomique is a European market leader in ergonomic workplace products, operating since 1997 with presence in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK, Austria, and France. The company designs, produces, and distributes its own ergonomic aids, including wrist rests (ErgoPols and ErgoPad series), vertical/ergonomic mice (ErgoMouse series), footrests (ErgoStretch 2.0), laptop stands (ErgoRiser, ErgoStand, ErgoSummit), monitor arms (ErgoSwing, ErgoMonarm), ergonomic office chairs (ErgoChair Alpha/Beta), document holders (ErgoCopy Lift, ErgoStairs, ErgoCopy Basic), ergonomic keyboards (ErgoKey Flow, ErgoKey ARC, ErgoTablet, ErgoKey 21), arm supports (ErgoExtension Big, ErgoCorner), and air purifiers (ErgoAir). The company also offers trial packages allowing customers to test products for free with pickup service. Key differentiators include 5-year warranty, own product development, high-quality materials like genuine leather, and free trial programs. Ergonomique collaborates with Microsoft on keyboards and developed ErgoTouch Wave/Flow with TU Delft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ErgoPols: Brand name for wrist rests and wrist support products, including ErgoPols Prime, ErgoPols Classic, ErgoPols Plus, and ErgoPols Deluxe. Products are made with genuine leather.
• ErgoPad
• ErgoTouch
• ErgoMouse
• ErgoKey
• ErgoStretch
• ErgoRiser
• ErgoChair
• ErgoAir
• ErgoSwing
• ErgoMonarm
• ErgoCopy

Products and services

• ErgoPols Prime keyboard wrist rest

Quantifiable outcome

• 11% of Dutch workplace absenteeism is caused by RSI, costing employers approximately €423.50 per employee per year in lost productivity. With Ergonomique products, even a 20% reduction in RSI cases yields €87.40 savings per employee per year, or €437 per employee over 5 years — exceeding the cost of ergonomic products.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationErgonomique is an official Microsoft ergonomic partner. The companies co-developed the ErgoTouch Flow ergonomic keyboard/wrist rest system and the ErgoKey ergonomic keyboard line. The partnership leverages Microsoft's hardware design capabilities and Ergonomique's ergonomic expertise. The ErgoTouch Flow was developed in 2006 in partnership with TU Delft and Microsoft.
• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErgonomique co-developed the 'Optimale Werkplek' (Optimal Workplace) online assessment tool with TU Delft. The ErgoTouch Wave/Flow keyboard system was also developed in collaboration with TU Delft research.
• ProximusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProximus is referenced as a Belgian marketing partner. Ergonomique maintains a dedicated marketing page for Proximus customers on their website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft: Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, Surface Ergonomic Keyboard, and Natural Ergonomic Keyboard compete directly with Ergonomique's ErgoKey line. Microsoft is also Ergonomique's official ergonomic partner, making it both competitor and ally.
• Humanscale: Premium ergonomic office furniture and accessories brand with strong presence in ergonomic chairs, monitor arms, and keyboard systems. Competes with Ergonomique's high-end ErgoChair and ErgoMonarm ranges.
• 3M: Diversified manufacturer with ergonomic gel wrist rests and workspace accessories. Competes with Ergonomique's wrist rest category, particularly in B2B office supply channels where 3M's distribution scale is significant.
• Kensington: Computer accessories brand offering ergonomic mice, keyboards, and wrist rests. Competes with Ergonomique in the B2B ergonomic accessories space, particularly through office supply distributors.
• Logitech: Global computer peripherals leader with ergonomic offerings including MX Vertical, MX Lift, and ERGO K860 keyboard. Competes with Ergonomique on ergonomic mice and keyboards at scale, but serves a much broader product portfolio.
• Fellowes: Global workspace ergonomics and accessories brand offering wrist rests, monitor arms, footrests, and sit-stand solutions. Overlaps with Ergonomique across nearly every product category with greater geographic reach.

Direct peers

• BakkerElkhuizen: Dutch ergonomic office accessories specialist selling mice, keyboards, monitor arms, and document holders. Closest direct competitor to Ergonomique, with a similar product mix, Dutch origin, and focus on workplace ergonomics.
• Contour Design: Specialist in ergonomic mice (RollerMouse, Unimouse) and keyboards with strong presence in offices and healthcare. Directly competes with Ergonomique's vertical mouse and ergonomic mouse pad categories.
• R-Go Tools: Dutch ergonomic peripherals company specializing in vertical mice, ergonomic keyboards, and break-software. Comparable to Ergonomique on product category (mice, keyboards) and on Dutch/Northern European market focus.

Emerging players

• Goldtouch: Specialist in ergonomic and split keyboards with adjustable positioning. Comparable to Ergonomique's ErgoKey ARC and curved ErgoKey Flow, with overlap in the ergonomic keyboard segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Ergonomique.fijnewerkdag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ergonomique

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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