Fremeyer

What Fremeyer does

Fremeyer B.V. is a Dutch private limited company headquartered in Driebruggen, Netherlands, operating as the largest wooden stair railing manufacturer in the Netherlands with more than 110 years of continuous operation (founded 1914). The company produces wooden handrails in round, square, keyhole, and rectangular profiles, alongside wall-mounted rail holders (leuninghouders) including accessibility-oriented "levensloopbestendige" variants, all manufactured from FSC-certified wood species such as beech, oak, ash, pine, iroko, and Sapeli mahogany using finger-jointed and laminated construction techniques. Production capacity is approximately 5,000 meters of handrail per week from a single facility, supported by a team of roughly 14 woodworkers, packers, and lacquer specialists.

The company operates a strictly B2B go-to-market: customers (staircase manufacturers, metal and construction companies, carpenters, contractors, woodworking firms, and wood wholesalers) request quotations via the website, receive pricing via email, and order on 30-day payment terms. Consumer inquiries are redirected to a separate partner webshop (trapleuningfabriek.nl), which Fremeyer does not operate. Standard delivery is approximately 15 working days. Pricing is entirely quote-based and non-public; the firm also offers custom mold-making for bespoke curved handrail configurations beyond its standard template library (mallenlijst). Geographic scope is concentrated in the Netherlands and Belgium, with international delivery only "by arrangement."

Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales of physical handrail goods, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring component. Fremeyer holds FSC and KOMO certifications, displays no public revenue disclosures, and has no disclosed external investors, M&A activity, or funding history. The competitive proposition rests on heritage, scale (5,000 m/week), wood-species breadth, and embedment in Dutch construction supply chains via construction-number-based order tracking and multi-decade supplier relationships.

Name

Fremeyer

Legal name

Fremeyer B.V.

Website

https://fremeyer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fremeyer B.V. is a 110-year-old Dutch specialty manufacturer of FSC-certified wooden stair railings and handrail holders, operating as the largest handrail producer in the Netherlands from a single Driebruggen facility, serving exclusively B2B customers in the Dutch and Belgian construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stair Railing Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAIAJ

Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Cabinetry, Countertops & Millwork

SECONDARYHSAPALAL

Railings, Stairs & Accessibility Features (Outdoor)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Deck, Patio, Fence & Outdoor Living Construction

Keywords

• Wooden handrail manufacturing
• Stair railing components
• FSC-certified wood products
• Construction materials supply
• Handrail mounting hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wooden handrail sales: One-time product sales of wooden handrails and handrail brackets to business customers. Products include round, square, keyhole, and rectangular profile handrails in various wood species and treatments. Standard delivery within 15 working days.
2. Handrail bracket/accessory sales: Sales of complementary handrail brackets (leuninghouders) including flat saddle and hollow saddle types for various mounting surfaces (wood, stone, concrete).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Fremeyer B.V. manufactures and supplies wooden stair railings (handrails) in four profile families (round, square, keyhole, and rectangular) and complementary rail holders (mounts) using FSC-certified wood species, including beech, oak, ash, pine, iroko, and Sapeli mahogany. The company offers standard products as well as fully custom handrails via its template library and custom molds, with treatments including lacquering, priming, and oak staining. Production is delivered exclusively to business customers (B2B) in the Netherlands and Belgium, with weekly capacity of approximately 5,000 meters of handrails from the Driebruggen facility.

Product overview

Fremeyer is the largest wooden stair railing manufacturer in the Netherlands, producing approximately 5,000 meters of wooden stair railings per week. The company's product portfolio consists of two core product categories: Houten trapleuningen (wooden stair railings) available in round (Ronde), square (Vierkante), keyhole (Sleutelgat), and rectangular (Rechthoekige) profiles; and Leuninghouders (rail holders/mounts) in multiple series including 3500-3570 for various mounting surfaces and RVS stainless steel series 0100 and 0111. Products are manufactured from FSC-certified wood species including beech (gevingerlast/gelamineerd and volhout), European oak, ash, pine (gevingerlast/gelamineerd and volhout), Sapeli mahogany, and iroko. Available treatments include transparent lacquer, white primer (RAL 9010), grey primer (RAL 7016), and oak stain finishes (subtle white, intense grey, warm brown). The company serves business customers (B2B) including staircase manufacturers, metal & construction companies, carpenters, contractors, wood processing companies, and wood suppliers/wholesalers. Standard delivery is approximately 15 working days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Round wooden stair railings (Ronde trapleuningen) Round profile wooden stair railings for B2B customers (staircase makers, carpenters, contractors). Available in FSC-certified beech, oak, ash, pine, Sapeli mahogany, and iroko in diameters from 30mm to 48mm and lengths from 50 to 500cm, in straight or curved (single/double bend) configurations.
• Square wooden stair railings (Vierkante trapleuningen) Square profile wooden stair railings for B2B customers, available in dimensions such as 40x40mm and 56x67mm, with treatment finishes including transparent lacquer, white primer (RAL 9010), grey primer (RAL 7016), and oak stains.
• Keyhole profile wooden stair railings (Sleutelgat trapleuningen) Keyhole (sleutelgat) shaped wooden stair railings for B2B customers, ergonomically designed for comfortable hand grip, available in sizes such as 40x60mm, 45x67mm, 56x67mm, and 56x80mm with matching rail holders.
• Rectangular wooden stair railings (Rechthoekige trapleuningen) Rectangular profile wooden stair railings for B2B customers, available in sizes such as 38x67mm, 38x90mm, 60x70mm, and 65x50mm, with thumb-grip variants on selected models for enhanced comfort and hold.
• Rail holders and mount accessories (Leuninghouders) Wall-mounted rail holders and supports for wooden stair railings for B2B customers. Includes flat saddle and hollow saddle designs for mounting on wood, stone, and concrete surfaces; stainless steel RVS 0100 and 0111 series; and lifespan-resistant (levensloopbestendig) models with 76mm brackets for wheelchair-accessible, lifetime-proof homes. Available in Naturel and Black finishes.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trapleuningfabriek.nlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsumer webshop partner for directing individual/consumers who contact Fremeyer. Fremeyer serves only business customers (B2B) and redirects consumers to this partner for purchasing handrails.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wagner Companies: US manufacturer of metal and wood railing systems, architectural metals, and components for stairs. Comparable as a specialty railing/handrail components producer, though primarily North American and more metal-focused.
• KENNGOTT: German manufacturer of stairs and railings supplying builders, dealers, and contractors across the DACH region. Comparable scale, product scope, and B2B distribution model to Fremeyer.
• EeStairs: Netherlands-based staircase and railing manufacturer offering complete stair solutions including handrails. Direct overlap with Fremeyer's product category and Dutch market presence, though EeStairs also designs and installs full staircases rather than selling handrails only.
• Dolle A/S: Danish manufacturer of loft ladders, stairs, and railings with similar custom wood-processing capabilities and B2B go-to-market. Comparable as a European specialty staircase/railing producer serving Northern European construction markets.
• Fontanot: Italian staircase and railing manufacturer with a broad catalog of residential stair systems. Comparable to Fremeyer as a European branded staircase/railing specialist supplying B2B channels.
• Rintal: Italian manufacturer of spiral and modular staircases with associated wooden and metal railings. Direct comparable in product mix and in serving European B2B installers/contractors.
• Richard Burbidge: UK manufacturer of stair parts and components, including handrails, balusters, and accessories. Most direct product overlap with Fremeyer's handrail-and-accessory focus within the European market.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Global forest products company with European operations in wood products, engineered wood, and building solutions. Comparable as a large-scale European wood-products incumbent that competes for the same FSC-certified, sustainability-focused procurement budgets.
• JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of doors, windows, and millwork products serving residential and commercial construction. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the architectural wood products category, though not specializing in stair railings.
• Vicaima: Portuguese manufacturer of wood-based interior products including doors, frames, and paneling, with broader millwork capabilities. Comparable as a large European wood-products incumbent whose range overlaps with Fremeyer's architectural woodwork.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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