What Vlam Machinefabriek does

Vlam Machinefabriek is a privately held, family-owned Dutch metalworking subcontractor founded in 1959 in Andijk, North Holland, by A. Vlam and currently under second-generation ownership of M. Vlam (who assumed control in 1997). The company manufactures custom parts and subassemblies for the general machine building industry, executing orders ranging from single pieces to medium-sized series to customer specification. Core in-house capabilities span CNC and conventional turning (DAEWOO PUMA 12L, Okuma LH 35 N with up to 610 mm diameter and 3,000 mm center distance), CNC bed milling (Heidenhain control, 1,480×670×850 mm travel), fully automatic sawing to 0.2 mm accuracy, certified MIG/TIG/electrode welding up to 500 A, 3D CAD engineering, and heavy assembly in a 1,300 m² hall with 8 crane tracks, 3.5-ton lifting, and 100-ton press capacity. Production capacity totals 2,600 m² across two halls following a 2011 relocation that quadrupled floor space.

The business operates a project-based B2B model: customers submit specifications and requests for obligation-free quotes, and Vlam delivers either individual parts or fully assembled machines, drawing on a curated network of specialized subcontractors for surface treatment, heat treatment, sheet metal, plastics, and precision machining. Named reference customers include RAVO BV (street sweeping machines), Teckru BV (cocoa processing installations delivered turnkey worldwide), and Niteq BV (rail-bound transport equipment), reflecting a horizontal customer base across industrial OEMs. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Netherlands, with end products distributed worldwide through these OEM customers. Marketing is minimal — a company website, a Twitter account, and membership in Koninklijke Metaalunie — with customer acquisition driven primarily by direct outreach, phone contact, and long-tenured industry relationships. No external investors, funding rounds, subsidiaries, or AI/digital initiatives are indicated in the source material.

Name

Vlam Machinefabriek

Legal name

Vlam Machinefabriek

Website

https://vlammachinefabriek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vlam Machinefabriek is a family-owned Dutch metalworking subcontractor founded in 1959 that manufactures custom parts and subassemblies — from single pieces to medium series — for general machine builders, with CNC turning, milling, welding, and heavy assembly capabilities in Andijk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Parts Manufacturing and Subassembly

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

Keywords

• Custom metal parts manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• General machine building supply
• Metalworking subcontracting
• Precision turning and milling

Headquarters

HQ city

Andijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Parts Manufacturing: Manufacture of custom parts on specification, from single units to medium-sized series. Customers provide specifications and Vlam produces parts, assemblies, or complete machines. Revenue is generated through one-time production orders and project-based work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vlam Machinefabriek supplies custom metal parts and subassemblies to the general machine building industry on a customer-specification basis, from single pieces to medium-sized series. In-house capabilities span CNC and conventional turning, milling, sawing, MIG/TIG welding, and full assembly in a dedicated 1300m² hall, supported by 3D CAD engineering. Specialized processes such as surface treatment, heat treatment, sheet metal work, plastics, and precision machining are delivered through a coordinated partner supplier network.

Product overview

Vlam Machinefabriek is a general machine building supplier offering custom metal parts manufacturing from single pieces to medium-sized series. The company operates two 1300m² halls equipped with both conventional and CNC machines for turning, milling, sawing, welding, and assembly. Core capabilities include Draaien (CNC/conventional turning), Frezen (CNC/conventional milling), Zagen (sawing), Lassen (welding), and Assemblage/Montage (assembly/mounting). Engineering and 3D design services support the machining operations. Additional services such as surface treatment, heat treatment, sheet metal processing, plastics, and precision machining are outsourced to specialized partner companies through a strong supplier network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metaalbewerking (Metalworking) Custom metalworking services producing parts and subassemblies to specification, from single pieces to medium-sized series, for machine builders and industrial customers.
• Draaien (Turning) CNC and conventional turning services on multiple machine types including Ernault, ECOCA, Victor, DAEWOO PUMA 12L, and Okuma LH 35 N lathes, with turning diameters up to 610mm and center distances up to 3000mm.
• Frezen (Milling) CNC and conventional milling services with Heidenhain-controlled CNC bed milling and table travel of 1480x670x850mm, plus conventional milling via Accutech equipment.
• Zagen (Sawing) Fully automatic sawing up to 1500mm length with 0.2mm accuracy using Kasto SSB 260 and Kaltenbach saw machines.
• Lassen (Welding) Certified welding services using Kemppi PSS5000/PS5000 equipment up to 500 amperes, supporting MIG, TIG, and electrode welding on various steel types.
• Assemblage en Montage (Assembly and Mounting) Complete assembly of products in a 1300m² hall equipped with 8 crane tracks, 3.5-ton lifting capacity, and pressing capacity up to 100 tons.
• Engineering en Tekenwerk (Engineering and Design) 3D CAD design services converting drawings to 3D models, supporting the programming and execution of complex machining operations.
• Constructie (Construction) Machine construction and structural problem-solving for industrial applications, supporting the manufacture of assembled machines and modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quadrupled production area in 2011, enabling delivery of larger and more complex projects

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MetaalunieminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to 13,000+ metal SME members. Metaalunie is the largest entrepreneurs organization for small and medium metal businesses in the Netherlands.
• PKMminorOthersProfessional advisory organization without profit motive affiliated with Koninklijke Metaalunie. Entrepreneurs from the metal sector form the board.
• OpleidingsBedrijf MetaalminorOthersPortal for learning and working in the metal industry. OBM Noord-Holland focuses on promoting inflow for the metal sector and involves SME companies in education.
• Specialized Suppliers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong network of specialized suppliers built over years for surface treatment, heat treatment, sheet metal work, plastics, and precision machining. These partners provide specific knowledge and specialization to deliver the most profitable approach to customer challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• KMWE: Eindhoven-based precision machining company supplying complex components and modules for high-tech industrial customers — directly comparable custom machining B2B model in the Dutch market.
• Frencken Group: Singapore-headquartered precision engineering company with major operations in the Netherlands and Belgium serving semiconductor, healthcare and industrial OEMs with custom mechanical modules — comparable precision custom manufacturing B2B model.
• NTS Group: Eindhoven-based supplier of precision mechanical modules and mechatronic systems for high-tech OEMs — comparable build-to-print assembly of modules and machines under one roof.
• Tebarex: European precision mechanical components manufacturer offering custom-turned and machined parts to industrial customers — comparable custom-contract manufacturing model with B2B sales.
• VDL Groep: Dutch industrial conglomerate whose VDL Technics division supplies machined parts, modules and assemblies to machine builders worldwide — directly comparable in product/market fit and significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Aalberts N.V. Large Dutch listed industrial group active in metalworking, surface treatment and mechanical components across many verticals — operates in Vlam's space but as a multi-segment incumbent, not a focused machine shop.

Regional players

• Royal IHC: Dutch shipbuilder and heavy equipment manufacturer with in-house fabrication, machining and assembly capabilities — comparable heavy fabrication infrastructure but specialized in maritime and dredging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VlamAndijk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vlam-machinefabriek-andijk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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