Nenko

What Nenko does

Nenko BV is a privately held Dutch specialty distributor and product developer founded c. 1990 and headquartered in Kerkdriel, Netherlands, with a wholly-owned Belgian subsidiary (Nenko BVBA). The company supplies Snoezelen (multisensory stimulation) materials and adapted play products for vulnerable populations, including people with dementia, individuals with autism or sensory processing differences, people with physical and intellectual disabilities, and children with developmental needs. Its core technology centers on sensory stimulation hardware, including interactive LED panels, bubble units, fiber optic systems, projection equipment, aromatherapy diffusers, music therapy instruments, weighted and pressure products, therapeutic swings, and soft-play furniture, plus integrated room solutions such as the Sense System, Nenko Modules, and mobile Snoezelkarren carts.

The company operates four country-specific e-commerce storefronts (Netherlands, Belgium/France, Germany, and an English dealer site), selling both to individual consumers (B2C) and to care institutions, healthcare facilities, schools, and therapy centers (B2B) across the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders), Germany, and French-speaking markets. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (price points €2.95 to €5,360.30), custom snoezel room project installations, volume discounts of up to 25% on bulk institutional orders, and gift vouchers. Nenko also distributes Southpaw sensory-integration therapy equipment under a reseller partnership and exhibits at sector trade fairs such as Rehacare Düsseldorf.

Name

Nenko

Legal name

Nenko BV

Website

https://nenko.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nenko BV is a Netherlands-based specialty distributor, founded c. 1990, of Snoezelen (multisensory stimulation) products and adapted play materials serving care institutions, healthcare facilities, schools, therapy centers, and individuals across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany via country-specific e-commerce storefronts and B2B project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sensory Stimulation Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Special Needs Equipment (Assistive Devices, Adaptive Furniture, Sensory Rooms) (EDAEAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Occupational Therapy & Fine-Motor / Sensory Integration Instructional Materials (EDAGAMAG)

Keywords

• Sensory stimulation products
• Snoezelen equipment
• Multisensory room design
• Therapeutic sensory tools
• Adaptive play materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaltbommel

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. Product Sales: Direct sales of snoezel materials, sensory products, adapted toys, furniture, and therapy equipment through e-commerce. One-time product purchases with various price points from €2.95 to €5,360.30. Includes product configurators for customizable items.
2. Project Sales: Custom snoezel room installations and sensory space projects for care institutions, schools, and healthcare facilities. Project inquiry system available for bespoke room designs.
3. Bulk/Volume Sales: Stapelkorting (volume discounts) program offering up to 25% discount on bulk orders, particularly for interactive pets and other specified products.
4. Gift Vouchers: Gift cards (wensbonnen) available in denominations of €10, €25, €50, and €100, valid for one year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nenko sells Snoezelen (multisensory stimulation) materials, adapted play equipment, and therapy tools through its e-commerce webshop. The assortment covers sensory categories including LED lighting, bubble units, aromatherapy, fiber optics, weighted blankets, sensory swings, soft play furniture, music therapy instruments, and tactile materials. The company also designs and delivers custom sensory room installations for care institutions, schools, and rehabilitation centers across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany.

Product overview

Nenko is a specialized provider of Snoezelen (sensory stimulation) and adapted play materials for individuals with care needs, operating for over 35 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into product lines including: Nenko Interactive (interactive sensory panels and displays), Nenko Modules (configurable sensory room components), Snoezelkarren (mobile sensory carts), Sense Systeem (multi-sensory room systems), and dedicated categories for therapeutic equipment such as sensorische schommels (sensory swings including Southpaw therapy equipment), gewichtendekens (weighted blankets), and therapy mats. Their assortment encompasses aromatherapy products, LED light installations, music therapy instruments, tactile materials, soft play furniture, and complete room installations for Time Out, Comfort, and sensory environments. Products serve diverse target groups including children, elderly/dementia patients, and people with disabilities across care institutions, schools, and home settings. The company also offers project-based room design services and operates dealer networks across multiple European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nenko Modules: Modular snoezelen products
• Nenko Interactive
• Nenko Snoezelmaterialenkar

Products and services

• Nenko Interactive

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SouthpawminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNenko distributes Southpaw brand products including platform swings, swing hangers, height adjusters, and therapy ropes. Southpaw products are specifically designed for sensory integration environments and are offered as accessories and therapeutic equipment in the Nenko catalog.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rompa: Rompa is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of snoezelen and multisensory stimulation equipment, based in the UK with global distribution. It offers a near-identical product mix (snoezel rooms, bubble tubes, fiber optics, sensory swings, weighted products) to institutional buyers, making it Nenko's most direct head-to-head competitor in the European market.
• Flaghouse: Flaghouse is a US distributor of adaptive and special needs equipment, including sensory integration, therapeutic, and recreation products for schools, therapy clinics, and care facilities. Its institutional sales motion and sensory catalog overlap directly with Nenko's B2B project sales.
• Ability Superstore: Ability Superstore is a UK-based online retailer of disability and special needs equipment, including mobility, daily living aids, and sensory products. It competes with Nenko for the same end-customer base of caregivers and institutions across the broader special needs equipment category.
• Sensory Direct: Sensory Direct is a UK retailer specializing in sensory toys, equipment, and sensory room installations for special needs, autism, and dementia care. Its multi-channel e-commerce model and broad SKU range make it a close comparable to Nenko's webshop-plus-project-installation approach.
• Fun and Function: Fun and Function is a US-based retailer of sensory and therapeutic products for children with special needs, including weighted products, swings, tactile items, and sensory room equipment. Its e-commerce-led B2C/B2B model and broad sensory catalog mirror Nenko's structure across the Atlantic.
• TFH Special Needs Toys: TFH (formerly Toys for Health/Hands On Concepts) supplies adapted toys, sensory products, and special needs equipment globally to therapy, education, and home settings. Its deep adapted-play and sensory integration range overlaps heavily with Nenko's 'Spel & Ontwikkeling' and sensory integration categories.
• Commotion: Commotion supplies sensory equipment, soft play, and inclusive play solutions to special schools, nurseries, and therapy providers in the UK and internationally. Its multi-sensory room and sensory integration product lines are directly comparable to Nenko's modular and interactive offerings.
• Experia: Experia Innovations is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of sensory equipment, lighting, and interactive products for special needs, education, and healthcare settings. Its Snoezelen range and sensory rooms directly overlap with Nenko's Nenko Interactive, Modules, and Sense System lines.

Others

• Southpaw: Southpaw is a US-based manufacturer of sensory integration therapy equipment (platform swings, therapy ropes, suspension equipment) and is already a distribution partner of Nenko. It is included as an OTHERS peer because Nenko is also a channel partner for Southpaw, so the relationship is symbiotic rather than purely competitive.

Emerging players

• Sensory Edu: Sensory Edu supplies sensory equipment and complete sensory rooms to UK and international special needs schools and care settings. Its narrower institutional focus and growing catalog make it an emerging comparable rather than a direct large-scale competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NenkoNL
• Facebookfacebook.com/nenkonederland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nenko

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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