What Akker Metaal does

Akker Metaal (legal name v.d. Akker Metaal b.v., headquartered at Ketelmeer 31, 5347 JX Oss, Netherlands) is a contract steel constructor and sheet metal fabricator founded in 1973 that produces and assembles steel structures plus custom metal components and semi-finished parts. Its core offerings fall into three lines: Staalconstructies (steel constructions for commercial, industrial and public buildings, including up-to-200+ ton structural frames), Speciale Projecten (unique items such as bridges, observation towers, advertising masts, cemetery memorials and architectural metalwork), and Componenten (repeat OEM-style parts including cantilever storage racks, solar masts, stainless-steel bent profiles, and EN-1090-certified bridge bearing blocks). All work is delivered on a project-by-project quotation basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The company's production backbone is a 5,000+ m2 Oss facility combining 3D-Tekla design with CNC-controlled machinery — including a Voortman Plasma CNC Boor, a Durma 4kW Fiber Laser on a 6m x 2m bed, CNC press brakes up to 220 ton, a Voortman saw-drill line handling sections up to 20m, and a Produlas beam-welding robot installed in late 2016 — plus a 400 m2 in-house coating line (zinc-phosphate, pieces up to 25m) connected to an 800 m2 storage/shipping hall, and its own assembly crews for site installation. The firm operates net-energy-positive thanks to 1,400 rooftop solar panels and is single-site and single-country (Netherlands) in geography.

Go-to-market is direct, sales-led and project-based: senior staff consult with construction companies, building contractors and industrial clients from design through delivery, supplemented by referrals and industry memberships (Metaalunie, SNS, FPC, Metaalkracht Oss, MKB Schaijk-Reek, Tibo Oss). Approximately 20 permanent skilled craftspeople staff the operation. Akker Metaal has been part of Peters Groep since 2023/2026 as a succession solution, retaining its own name, identity, management and site under the group; Bart Knippels will succeed director Arno van den Akker (30+ years tenure) on July 1, 2026. EN-1090 Execution Class 2 and VCA** are the headline certifications allowing the firm to CE-mark its steel structures and bid on regulated public work.

Name

Akker Metaal

Legal name

v.d. Akker Metaal b.v.

Website

https://akkermetaal.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Akker Metaal is a Netherlands-based steel construction and sheet metal fabricator founded in 1973 that designs, produces, and assembles steel structures, special projects, and custom metal components for construction, industrial, and public-sector clients, operating from a 5,000+ m2 facility in Oss.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Fabrication

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Steel construction services
• Structural steel fabrication
• Sheet metal processing
• CNC metal cutting
• Custom metal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Oss

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Construction: Design, fabrication and assembly of steel structures for commercial, industrial and public buildings including complete raw construction with steel-beton skeleton construction
2. Sheet Metal Components: Production of semi-finished metal components including laser cutting, drilling, bending, welding. Just-in-time delivery for customer end products with volumes from simple elements to complex custom parts
3. Special Projects: Unique steel projects including bridges, observation towers, advertising masts, canopies, cemetery structures, and architectural metalwork
4. Coating and Finishing: In-house painting facility with 400m2 layout space, 25m maximum length, and zinc phosphate coating for interior applications. Includes integrated storage and shipping hall of 800m2
5. Assembly Services: Own assembly team for on-site installation of produced steel structures, enabling complete project delivery

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akker Metaal designs, fabricates, and assembles custom steel constructions and sheet metal components for commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings in the Netherlands. Its core work covers structural steel frameworks for industrial halls, offices, schools, and commercial buildings, plus bespoke special projects (bridges, towers, memorials, train platform structures) and custom metal components such as cantilever storage racks, solar masts, and bearing blocks. The full value chain — 3D design via Tekla, CNC cutting, bending, robotic welding, in-house coating, and on-site assembly — is delivered from a 5,000+ m2 facility in Oss.

Product overview

Akker Metaal is a steel construction and metalworking company offering three core product lines: Staalconstructies (Steel Constructions) for buildings, Speciale Projecten (Special Projects) for unique structures like bridges and towers, and Componenten (Components) including storage racks, solar masts, and custom semi-finished products. The company combines steel construction and plate processing under one roof, supported by in-house services including a coating/paint shop (Spuiterij) and an assembly team (Montage). The company operates an advanced machine park with CNC plasma cutters, fiber lasers, CNC press brakes, saw-drill lines, welding robots, and proprietary 3D-Tekla design technology. Founded in 1973 and now part of Peters Groep, Akker Metaal serves industrial and commercial clients throughout the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staalconstructies (Steel Constructions) Steel construction services for commercial and industrial buildings, including design, manufacturing, and assembly of structural steel frameworks for projects such as industrial halls, offices, schools, and commercial buildings.
• Speciale Projecten (Special Projects) Unique and specialized steel projects including train platforms, advertisement structures, pedestrian bridges, towers, cemetery and memorial structures, observation towers, and decorative architectural metalwork.
• Componenten (Components) Custom metal components and semi-finished products including cantilever storage racks, solar masts, stainless steel profiles, bearing blocks, and other custom metal parts delivered just-in-time for customers' end products.
• Spuiterij (Coating/Paint Shop) In-house coating facility providing zinc phosphate treatment for internal applications, with 400 m2 layout area and maximum length of 25 meters, connected to an 800 m2 storage and shipping hall.
• Montage (Assembly Services) In-house assembly team providing installation and mounting services for Akker Metaal's steel constructions and components at customer sites.
• Draagarmstellingen (Cantilever Storage Racks) Heavy-duty cantilever storage rack components produced for industrial storage applications, featuring just-in-time delivery with high-volume laser cutting and saw-drilling.
• Solarmasten (Solar Masts) Large-volume solar mast production including steel foundation pieces that also serve as battery housings with underground cooling systems.
• RVS Gezette Profielen (Stainless Steel Bent Profiles) Stainless steel plate processing including laser cutting, bending, welding, and bead blasting to produce custom profile shapes.
• Oplegnokken voor Brugdelen (Bearing Blocks for Bridge Parts) Precision-manufactured bearing blocks for bridge construction featuring plasma cutting, CNC drilling, certified welding, and X-ray quality inspection to EN-1090 standard with CE certification.
• Diverse Halffabricaten (Various Semi-Finished Products) Custom semi-finished metal products including cut, drilled, and bent components for customer end-products with just-in-time delivery options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raw construction completed in as little as 10-15 working days for some projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peters GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkker Metaal became part of Peters Groep as part of succession planning when no family successor was available. The company continues to operate independently under its own name, identity, and management. Peters Groep consists of Peters Machinale Timmerwerken, Wopal, Constru, Bouwbedrijf Peter Peters, N-Neas and Peters Real Estate. Arno van den Akker remains involved during transition period.
• Van der Heijden Bouw en OntwikkelingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company that commissioned Centrum KIEZE project in Eindhoven (200-ton steel structure, 2,500 m2 floors, completed in 15 working days)
• Bouwbedrijf WagemakerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction partner for Verhoeven Machinefabriek project (375-ton steel) and Kemkens office project (90-ton steel)
• Van Dinther BouwbedrijfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company for luxury villa canopy project and Ceremonieruimte Maashorst project
• Van Grinsven KraanverhuurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction/transport partner for storage hall project in Schaijk and bedrijfshal van Vugt project
• Buko BouwsystemencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding systems company for basisschool De Buut Nijmegen project (50-ton steel, 2,500 m2 floors)

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Victor Buyck Steel Construction: Belgian heavy steel fabricator delivering large-scale bridges, industrial halls, and architectural steel structures across Europe. Comparable in producing high-tonnage, CE-marked steel structures and special projects, with a larger international footprint.
• Iemants: Belgian steel construction and plate work specialist serving industrial, offshore, and infrastructure clients across Northwestern Europe. Comparable in steel fabrication, plate processing, and project execution, but operates from Belgium rather than the Netherlands.
• Smulders Group: Belgian-Dutch steel fabrication group focused on offshore wind, civil infrastructure, and industrial steel structures. Overlaps with Akker Metaal on heavy steel construction and plate work, but skewed toward offshore wind and large civil tenders.
• Spree Stahlbau: German structural steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients in Germany and neighboring markets. Comparable in core structural steel production and project delivery model, with no direct presence in the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• Remko Staalbouw: Dutch steel construction company producing steel structures, stairs, railings, and balustrades for commercial and industrial projects. Direct overlap with Akker Metaal's structural steel and architectural metals offering within the Dutch market.
• Koninklijke Hollandia: Established Dutch steel fabricator specializing in structural steel and complex steel structures for industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects. Direct overlap with Akker Metaal's structural steel and special-projects work, with a heavier tilt toward large infrastructure jobs.
• ASK Romein Group: Large Dutch steel construction company delivering structural steel for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the Benelux. Comparable in core offering (design, fabrication, on-site assembly) but at meaningfully greater scale, making it Akker Metaal's main domestic competitor for mid- and large-tender work.
• Buiting Staalbouw: Mid-sized Dutch structural steel fabricator offering design, production, and assembly of steel structures for industrial and commercial buildings. Closely comparable in size, customer base (Dutch contractors and developers), and full-service scope to Akker Metaal.

Broad incumbents

• Eiffage Métal: Large European metal construction division of Eiffage, delivering structural steel, façade, and offshore metalwork across France, Benelux, and beyond. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities (steel structures, metal envelopes) but operating at a far larger scale and wider portfolio than Akker Metaal.
• Waagner-Biro Stage Systems: Austrian-headquartered steel engineering group with operations in steel construction, bridge building, and stage/architectural structures across Europe. Broader portfolio and larger scale than Akker Metaal, but directly comparable on the architectural and special-projects (bridges, towers) side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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