What Artiflex does

Artiflex is a privately held Dutch employment and staffing agency (uitzendbureau) that matches job seekers with employers across the Netherlands. The company operates through a network of 30+ physical branch offices and serves technical, construction, logistics, production, metal, infrastructure, and energy sectors, including 30+ industry branches. Its customer base spans both small MKB companies and larger firms such as IKO, Alpha Deuren International, Louwman Logistics, and Mombarg Beton, with 1,044 employers served and 8,958 cumulative placements reported. Service lines include temporary staffing (uitzenddiensten), Werving & Selectie (direct permanent placement), and a temp-to-perm pathway typically structured around a 9-month trial period, all billed under the ABU CAO framework with inlenersbeloning principles applied.

The underlying technology stack is centered on the Tigris mobile app and web portal (werknemer.tigris.nl), which workers use to log hours, view payslips, manage vacation reservations, submit expenses, and contact their Artiflex contact person. Job-seeker intake is supported by digital application forms, WhatsApp-based applications, and a 24/7 chatbot named Arti for after-hours inquiries. Lead generation relies on Leadinfo B.V. for IP-based company identification and Google Analytics for site analytics. The company also operates a €250 voucher referral program (vriendenbonus), a dedicated internal careers portal (werkenbij.artiflex.com), and a franchise model allowing entrepreneurs to open Artiflex-branded offices; sister brands in the Artiflex Group include Blinkr and Artisans-IT.

The business model is transaction-based: revenue is generated from the margin between the bill rate charged to client companies and the pay rate plus statutory benefits (StiPP pensioen, Bouwpensioen, vakantiegeld) paid to placed workers, with a supplementary franchise licensing stream and direct-hire placement fees. Pricing is negotiated per client and is not publicly disclosed; billing is monthly. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining localized branch presence, SEO-optimized sector and location landing pages, organic social (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube), and a partnership ecosystem of named employer clients featured as workplace case studies.

Name

Artiflex

Legal name

Artiflex

Website

https://artiflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Artiflex is a privately held Dutch staffing agency (uitzendbureau) operating 30+ branch offices across the Netherlands, placing temporary and permanent workers in technical, construction, logistics, production, metal, infrastructure, and energy roles for MKB and enterprise employers under the ABU CAO framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Administrative Temp Staffing (BPACACAA), Workforce Management & Scheduling Outsourcing (Non-payroll) (BPACAKAJ)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Industrial recruitment
• Construction staffing
• Technical placement agency
• Logistics workforce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Doetinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices30 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temporary staffing / Uitzenddiensten: Artiflex earns revenue by placing temporary workers (uitzendkrachten) with client companies. The company acts as the employer of record, handling payroll, benefits, and administration for workers placed at client sites. Artiflex follows the ABU CAO (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst) for temporary workers. The inlenersbeloning (client's remuneration scheme) principle applies, meaning temporary workers receive the same salary and conditions as direct employees of the client in equivalent roles. Revenue is generated through the margin between the bill rate charged to clients and the pay rate paid to workers, plus additional services such as training, certifications, and reiskostenvergoeding (travel allowance).
2. Placement and direct hire: Artiflex facilitates direct placement of candidates who may transition from temporary status to permanent contracts with client companies after a trial period (typically around 9 months / driekwart jaar). The company also offers Werving & Selectie (recruitment and selection) services where candidates are placed directly into permanent positions at client companies.
3. Internal franchise model: Artiflex offers franchise opportunities (franchise starten) for entrepreneurs to open their own Artiflex staffing offices under the brand, generating franchise-related revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Artiflex is a Dutch temporary staffing and recruitment agency (uitzendbureau) that matches job seekers with employer clients across technical, construction, logistics, production, metal, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The company acts as employer of record, handling payroll, social security contributions (StiPP pensioen, Bouwpensioen), benefits, and absence management for placed workers under the ABU CAO framework. It also offers recruitment and selection (Werving & Selectie) for direct permanent placements and operates a franchise model for new branches.

Product overview

Artiflex operates as a unified staffing and recruitment platform offering placement services across multiple industry sectors. The core offering consists of matching job seekers with employers, supported by the Tigris employee management app for ongoing workforce administration. The Artiflex group includes subsidiary brands Blinkr and Artisans-IT, while the dedicated WerkenBij portal handles internal recruitment. The company serves sectors including technology, construction, logistics, production, metal, infrastructure, and energy, with a branches network covering specialized sub-sectors within each major industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Staffing Services (Uitzenddiensten) Full-service temporary staffing placing uitzendkrachten with Dutch client companies in technical, construction, logistics, production, metal, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Artiflex acts as employer of record, handling payroll, social security (StiPP pensioen, Bouwpensioen), sick leave, benefits, and compliance with the ABU CAO. The inlenersbeloning principle ensures temporary workers receive the same salary and conditions as direct employees of the client.
• Recruitment & Selection (Werving & Selectie) Direct hire and recruitment selection service placing candidates into permanent positions at client companies, including transitions from temporary to permanent status after a trial period (typically around 9 months).
• Artiflex Franchise Opportunities Franchise program enabling entrepreneurs to open and operate their own Artiflex staffing offices under the brand, extending distribution coverage into new regions while maintaining brand consistency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,958 people placed in the right job
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TigriscoreTechnology or IntegrationArtiflex uses the Tigris platform as its core HR technology infrastructure for managing placed workers. Workers access the Tigris app to log hours, view payslips, manage reservations, submit expenses, and communicate with Artiflex. The platform is also used for the employer login portal (werknemer.tigris.nl). Tigris provides the digital infrastructure enabling Artiflex's operational workflow.
• Dikkerboom BetonboringencoreOthersArtiflex has placed workers at Dikkerboom Betonboringen, a specialist in concrete drilling and concrete sawing. The company creates openings for pipes, ventilation, installations, and structural openings in concrete floors and walls.
• IKOcoreOthersArtiflex places workers at IKO, a producer of roofing materials, insulation, and waterproofing solutions. IKO is a large international company.
• Alpha Deuren InternationalcoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Alpha Deuren International, which produces industrial doors, garage doors, and rapid roller doors in Didam, supplying to more than 30 countries worldwide.
• Louwman LogisticscoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Louwman Logistics, which provides globally customer-oriented and innovative logistics solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Mombarg BetoncoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Mombarg Beton, a supplier of high-quality prefabricated concrete elements such as stairs, walls, and basements.
• Technisch Handelsbureau RensacoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Technisch Handelsbureau Rensa, an Achterhoeks family business that grew from a regional wholesaler to one of the larger providers and wholesalers of heating and ventilation on the Dutch market.
• Foreco HoutconstructiescoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Foreco Houtconstructies, a specialist in wood construction including custom storage units, facade carpentry, garages, fencing, pergolas, carports, and decking.
• EnergiewachtcoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Energiewacht, a leading company providing energy savings and technical maintenance services for homes and businesses.
• LodewikuscoreOthersArtiflex places workers at Lodewikus, a concrete producer in Oosterhout specializing in foundation piles, with bridge beams and pile heads as by-products.
• Artiflex Group (Blinkr, Artisans)minorOthersArtiflex is part of the Artiflex Group which also includes Blinkr (nl.blinkr.eu/) and Artisans (www.artisans-it.com/). These are sister companies within the same corporate group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OTTO Work Force: Large Dutch-based staffing provider focused on industrial, production, logistics, and technical workers — directly comparable verticals and target customer base to Artiflex.
• Randstad: Largest Dutch-headquartered staffing firm operating temporary, permanent, and outplacement services globally. Direct competitor to Artiflex in the Dutch technical, industrial, and administrative temp staffing market.
• Luba Uitzendbureau: Dutch generalist uitzendbureau with a multi-branch network covering administrative, commercial, and industrial staffing. Directly competes with Artiflex in regional Dutch temp markets.
• Adecco: Global staffing leader with a strong Dutch operation across office, industrial, and technical temporary staffing, competing head-to-head with Artiflex for SME and enterprise client accounts.
• Tempo-Team (ManpowerGroup): Major Dutch temp staffing brand owned by ManpowerGroup, serving administrative, industrial, logistics, and technical segments — directly overlapping Artiflex's vertical coverage.
• Yacht (Randstad brand): Randstad subsidiary specializing in technical, engineering, and professional placements in the Netherlands. Direct overlap with Artiflex's techniek segment and employer base.
• ASA Talent: Dutch temp staffing network operating through a franchise model across administrative, industrial, and technical sectors — closely comparable to Artiflex in business model and Dutch geographic focus.
• Unique (USG People / RGF Staffing): Dutch staffing specialist covering office, finance, technical, and industrial segments. Closely comparable in size, vertical breadth, and SME focus to Artiflex.

Broad incumbents

• Hays Netherlands: Global specialist recruiter with strong technical, construction, and engineering desks in the Netherlands. Overlaps with Artiflex on technical placements, though skewed toward higher-skill contract and permanent roles.

Emerging players

• CRAFTSMEN (technical staffing): Dutch specialist staffing agency focused on technical and engineering personnel (HVAC, electrical, mechanical). Comparable in technical/industrial vertical focus but smaller and more narrowly specialised than Artiflex.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYy382Pf5Wrxt8YG1V5zSBg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Artiflexbv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artiflex-partners-in-personeelsbemiddeling
• Instagraminstagram.com/artiflex
• TikToktiktok.com/@artiflex_nl
• Xx.com/ArtiflexBV

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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