Caldic Techniek

What Caldic Techniek does

Caldic Techniek B.V. is a privately held Dutch B2B distributor and light manufacturer of technical components, organized around two divisions: Drive Technology (timing belts, custom and standard pulleys, conveyors, planetary gearboxes, vacuum belts) and Energy Technology (STAMFORD and AvK generators up to 2,500 kVA, motor and generator controls, power management systems, measuring instruments, protection relays, PLCs and touchscreens, and DEIF bridge instruments). Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Rotterdam, the company operates a wholly owned Belgian subsidiary (Caldic Techniek Belgium NV) and serves industrial customers across the Benelux region. Its business model combines authorized distribution for premium global brands (Cummins Generator Technologies, Megadyne, Neugart, Elatech, Regal Rexnord, DEIF) with value-added in-house services, including a CNC pulley production facility using CNC lathes and Pfauter milling machines, a generator modification workshop with spray booth, large inventory for rapid delivery, and quote-based technical sales engineering. Caldic Techniek is a subsidiary of the Caldic Group, a global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor.

The company serves machine builders, apparatus builders, shipping companies, beverage producers, and food packaging manufacturers, with dedicated account managers for the maritime and food verticals. Approximately 40 employees support operations, several with 25-30 years of tenure, providing deep application expertise. The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, maintains a registered patent on the Keiper-licensed Easy Drive pulley system, and recently expanded into food-industry hygienic drive components (FDA-approved vacuum belts) and high-performance timing belts (MEGASYNC™ Titanium tier at 6x standard power output). Pricing is quote-based B2B, with no public price list, and contracts can span multiple years. Revenue, funding, and ownership details beyond the parent-subsidiary relationship are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Caldic Techniek

Legal name

Caldic Techniek B.V.

Website

https://caldic-techniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caldic Techniek is a Dutch B2B distributor and light manufacturer of drive technology (timing belts, pulleys, conveyors, gearboxes) and energy technology (generators, motor controls, power management), serving machine builders, maritime operators, and food industry customers across the Benelux market with in-house CNC production and authorized premium-brand partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Technical Distribution (Drive Technology & Power Generation)

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Industrial power transmission
• Generator distribution
• Timing belt drives
• Planetary gearboxes
• Technical distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Drive Technology: Sale of timing belt transmissions, pulleys, conveyors, planetary gearboxes, and related components. Revenue generated through direct sales to machine builders, apparatus builders, and industrial manufacturers in the Benelux market.
2. Product Sales - Energy Technology: Sale of generators (STAMFORD and AvK brands up to 2,500 kVA), motor and generator controls, power management systems, protection relays, PLCs, measuring instruments, and bridge instruments. Includes spare parts and accessories.
3. Customization Services: Custom manufacturing of timing belt pulleys according to customer specifications, generator modifications, and technical engineering support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Caldic Techniek is a Benelux technical distributor operating two divisions: Drive Technology (timing belts, pulleys, conveyors, planetary gearboxes) and Energy Technology (STAMFORD/AvK generators, motor/generator controls, power management, measuring instruments, protection relays, PLCs, bridge instruments). The company supplements distribution with in-house custom CNC pulley production, generator modification and spray booth finishing, large inventory for fast delivery, and technical engineering consultation.

Product overview

Caldic Techniek is a solution-oriented distributor of technical components serving the Benelux market for over 55 years. The company operates two main divisions: Drive Technology (Aandrijftechniek) and Energy Technology (Energietechniek), offering both standard catalog products and value-added services. Drive Technology includes timing belt transmissions (MEGASYNC™ family, rubber and PU belts, vacuum belts), custom and standard pulleys (Caldic Special Pulleys, easy drive, standard), conveyors, and planetary gearboxes (Neugart). Energy Technology covers generators (STAMFORD, AvK brands under Cummins Generator Technologies), motor and generator control systems, power management solutions, measuring instruments, protection relays, PLCs/touchscreens, and bridge instruments (DEIF). Services include in-house CNC pulley production, generator modification with spray booth, stock delivery, and technical engineering support. The company operates its own manufacturing facilities in Rotterdam for custom pulley production and generator modification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timing Belt Transmissions (Tandriemoverbrengingen) Complete range of timing belts and pulleys for positioning, power transmission, and transport applications, supported by custom CNC pulley production capabilities. For industrial manufacturers and machine builders.
• Conveyors and Conveyor Components Broad assortment of conveyor components including transport chains, modular belts, bottle chains, product guides, bearing blocks, and adjustable feet for complete transport system assembly. Targeted at industrial manufacturers.
• Planetary Gearboxes (Planetaire Vertragingskasten) Neugart planetary gearboxes available in Economic, Precision, HLAE Hygienic, and NGV series for AGV robots. Featured for packaging machines, pick & place units, and automated guided vehicles.
• STAMFORD Generators STAMFORD generators supplied as authorized distributor for Cummins Generator Technologies. Power outputs up to 2,500 kVA available from stock. For power generation applications in industrial and maritime sectors.
• AvK Generators AvK generators supplied as authorized distributor under Cummins Generator Technologies brand for power generation applications.
• Motor and Generator Control Systems Complete range of motor and generator control products with extensive functionality and high-level protection for power systems. For industrial and maritime applications.
• Power Management and Hybrid Solutions Comprehensive power management solutions for designing and building optimal energy systems for all applications and conditions, including maritime solutions.
• Measuring Instruments and Accessories Complete offering of measuring instruments for monitoring electrical systems including alarm panels, analogue meters, battery chargers, current transformers, multi-instruments, transducers, synchronoscopes, and touchscreen solutions.
• Protection Relays (Beveiligingsrelais) Extensive range of low and medium voltage protection relays ensuring high-quality and maximum protective security systems.
• PLCs and Touchscreens Diverse PLC and touchscreen solutions offering extensive capabilities for control, monitoring, inspection, and analysis of systems.
• Bridge Instruments (Bruginstrumenten) Wide range of DEIF bridge instruments for innovative and practical bridge applications on all types of vessels, including analogue and digital indicators, rudder angle transmitters, and wind sensors.
• CNC Pulley Production Service In-house CNC production facility in Rotterdam producing custom timing belt pulleys. Uses CNC lathes and Pfauter unwinding milling machines for HTD, T, AT profiles including zero-backlash versions. For machine builders with non-standard requirements.
• Generator Modification and Spray Booth Service Workshop capabilities for generator modification and spray booth for customer-specific paint finishing of generators. For customers requiring customized generator appearance and configuration.
• Technical Advice and Engineering Support Specialized technical knowledge and years of experience in machine and apparatus construction. Engineering support for building special applications and product training for customers.
• Rexnord Premium Service (Conveyor Maintenance Program) Maintenance program for conveyors minimizing downtime through organized and efficient maintenance scheduling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Generators up to 2,500 kVA available from stock
• +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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MegadynecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Caldic Techniek is an officially certified distributor of Megadyne timing belts, pulleys, and power transmission components. Partnership includes distribution of MEGASYNC, Megapower, Megaflex, and MegaEco product lines.
• Cummins Generator Technologies (STAMFORD & AvK)coreTechnology or IntegrationCaldic Techniek has been the dedicated authorized distributor and partner for STAMFORD and AvK generators in the Benelux for over 55 years. Both brands are part of Cummins Generator Technologies, a worldwide leading company in power generation.
• NeugartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Neugart planetary gearboxes including Economic Series, Precision Series, HLAE Hygienic Series, and NGV Series for AGV Robots. Neugart provides calculation tools (NCP) and product configuration software.
• ElatechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Elatech polyurethane timing belts including iSync, Ela-Flex, and Synchro Max product lines. Products include vacuum belts with friction coatings for food packaging.
• Regal Rexnord (Rexnord, Marbett, System Plast, MCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Regal Rexnord provides four strong conveyor brands under one roof: Rexnord, Marbett, System Plast, and MCC. Products include conveyor components, modular belts, transport chains, and flange bearings. Also offers Rexnord Premium Service for maintenance programs.
• DEIFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for DEIF measuring instruments and equipment including alarm panels, analogue meters, battery chargers, current transformers, multi-instruments, transducers, synchronoscopes, touchscreen solutions, and bridge instruments for maritime applications.
• Caldic GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaldic Techniek is part of the Caldic Group, a global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor. Caldic Group headquarters moved from West Blaak to Westerlaan in Rotterdam.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eriks: Netherlands-headquartered industrial technical distributor of components including bearings, power transmission, sealing, and fluid handling. Most directly comparable peer in business model (technical B2B distributor with engineering support) and geography (Benelux/Europe focus).
• Continental ContiTech: Industrial rubber and polyurethane belting manufacturer within Continental. Directly comparable in timing belts, conveyor belts, and power transmission components for similar industrial OEM customers.
• Neugart: German manufacturer of planetary gearboxes (Economic, Precision, HLAE Hygienic, and NGV for AGV series). Highly comparable — Caldic Techniek is a distribution partner for Neugart in Benelux while Neugart competes with other gearbox makers in the same machine builder channel.
• Megadyne Group: Italian manufacturer of timing belts and power transmission components. Highly comparable — Caldic Techniek is a certified Megadyne distributor while also serving as a custom CNC pulley competitor, making this both partner and direct competitor in the same niche.
• Regal Rexnord: Manufacturer of power transmission and conveying components (Rexnord, System Plast, Marbett, MCC brands). Comparable because Caldic Techniek distributes Regal Rexnord conveyor brands in Benelux and serves overlapping machine builder and packaging customers.
• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of power transmission belts, hoses, and related components. Directly comparable in product category (industrial timing belts) and target customers (machine builders and OEMs in industrial automation and packaging).
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of planetary gearboxes, gearmotors, and inverters. Comparable in planetary gearbox product line (overlapping with Caldic Techniek's Neugart distribution) and target customers in packaging, AGV/robotics, and industrial machinery.
• Tsubaki: Global manufacturer of power transmission products including timing chains, belts, and sprockets. Highly comparable to Caldic Techniek's drive technology division in product category (timing belt transmissions) and end-market (machine builders, packaging, food processing).

Broad incumbents

• SEW-Eurodrive: Large German manufacturer of drive technology, gearmotors, and automation systems. Comparable in planetary gearboxes and drive systems but operates as a much broader incumbent across full drive systems rather than specializing in the timing belt niche.
• ABB: Global leader in electrical industrial apparatus including generators, drives, motors, and power management. Comparable to Caldic Techniek's energy technology division (STAMFORD/AvK generators, motor/generator controls, power management) but operates as a much broader incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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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