Haak solutions

What Haak solutions does

Haak solutions BV, operating commercially under the trade name Autonational (Autonational Production & Engineering Solutions), is a Netherlands-based, full-service mechanical engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Gorredijk. Founded by Thijs Jan Haak in 1978 and currently in second-generation family ownership under Freddy Haak via parent Haak Group BV, the company operates a 4,000 m2 production facility with roughly 40 employees and runs 24/7 production through job rotation. Its business is organized around an integrated 'one-roof' model spanning in-house engineering, CNC and conventional machining (3-axis and 5-axis), sheet-metal processing (laser cutting up to 20mm steel, 7-axis press brake bending up to 3m/200T), TIG/MIG welding, mechanical and electrical assembly, and surface treatment.

The company sells three core product families—custom turn-key machine building and automation systems (including robot systems and CE-compliant product handling for die-casting and injection molding), bag printing equipment for jute and polypropylene (modular lines with robot inserters, printing units, flipping units, and stacking modules driven by servo motors for high speed and accuracy), and specialized chicory (witlof) processing equipment (bunkers, conveyors, crate handling, cutting and washing machines, marketed under the dedicated Haak Chicory Equipment brand)—alongside the underlying manufacturing services that support them. Customer targeting is B2B enterprise across printing, packaging, food, precision mechanics, logistics, and railroad industries, with all engagement handled through direct enterprise sales, project-based quotations, and dedicated sales/purchase email channels rather than through distributors or self-service pricing.

The revenue model is a mix of one-off hardware sales (specialized equipment lines, turn-key machine projects) and professional services (machining, sheet metal, welding, assembly on both one-off and batch production runs). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with no public rate card. Distribution is exclusively direct, primarily regional/Netherlands with European reach implied by bilingual content; no marketplace, reseller, or digital self-serve channel exists, and the company's marketing footprint is limited to its corporate website, a company capability video, and a regional sports sponsorship (OCRE Haak speed skating team). The firm has no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors, no patents or trademarks on record, and operates as a private BV with revenue not publicly disclosed.

Name

Haak solutions

Legal name

Haak solutions BV

Website

https://haakgroup.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haak solutions BV (trade name Autonational) is a Netherlands-based, family-owned full-service mechanical engineering and manufacturing firm in Gorredijk with ~40 employees, delivering turn-key machines, bag printing equipment, chicory processing equipment, and integrated machining, sheet-metal, welding and assembly services to B2B clients across printing, packaging, food, precision mechanics, logistics and railroad industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorredijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Building & Turn-Key Projects: Full-service machine building from client problem definition through prototype to production. Includes turn-key projects, robot systems, product handling systems for die-casting and injection molding, and CE-solutions.
2. Precision Machining Services: CNC and conventional machining services including sawing, milling (CNC 3 and 5 axis, conventional), turning (CNC and conventional), drilling, and threading. Supports both one-off and batch production with 24/7 capacity.
3. Sheet Metal Processing: Laser cutting, bending, deburring, barrel finishing, spot and stud welding, and PEM inserting for various materials including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
4. Welding & Assembly Services: TIG and MIG/MAG welding of steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Includes profile rolling and shot peening. Assembly services combining mechanical and electrical components into functional machines or sub-assemblies.
5. Bag Printing Equipment: Manufacturing and sale of jute and polypropylene bag printing equipment including robot inserters, printing units, flipping units, and stacking modules. Customizable modular system.
6. Chicory Processing Equipment: Specialized equipment for chicory (witlof) processing industry including bunkers, conveyor belts, stacking machines, crate conveyors, cutting machines, and washing installations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haak solutions BV (operating as Autonational) is a full-service production and engineering company providing custom machine building, CNC machining, sheet metal processing, welding, and assembly under one roof. The company designs and manufactures turnkey machines, robot systems, product handling systems for die-casting and injection molding, specialized servo-driven bag printing equipment for jute and polypropylene, and dedicated machinery for chicory (witlof) processing. It serves industrial clients across printing, packaging, food, precision mechanics, logistics, and railroad industries.

Product overview

Haak solutions is a full-service production and engineering company offering comprehensive manufacturing capabilities under one roof. The portfolio centers on three main product lines: Machine Engineering (turnkey projects, robot systems, and product handling systems), Bag Printing Equipment (specialized machinery for jute and polypropylene bag printing with modular components including robot inserters, printing units, flipping units and stacking modules), and Haak Chicory Equipment (specialist machinery for chicory processing including bunkers, conveyors, cutting and washing machines). These core products are supported by integrated manufacturing services including Verspaning (CNC/C conventional machining), Plaatwerk (sheet-metal processing with laser cutting and bending), Lassen & Constructie (TIG/MIG welding), and Montage (mechanical and electrical assembly up to complete functional machines). The company operates a 4000 m2 facility in Gorredijk, Netherlands, with in-house capabilities spanning the entire production chain from engineering to finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine Engineering / Machine Building
• Bag Printing Equipment (Jute and Polypropylene)
• Haak Chicory Equipment
• CNC Machining Services (Verspaning)
• Sheet Metal Processing (Plaatwerk)
• Welding and Construction (Lassen & Constructie)
• Assembly Services (Montage)

Quantifiable outcome

• Short and reliable lead times through integrated production facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

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

One partnership is on record.

• OCRE Haak Speed Skating TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHaak is the proud main sponsor of the OCRE Haak speed skating team. The sponsorship aligns shared values of sporting excellence and continuous product/service improvement between athletes and the company's commitment to quality manufacturing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haak-solutions-b.v.

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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