Battery Benelux

What Battery Benelux does

Battery Benelux BV is a Dutch B2B battery and accumulator distributor headquartered in Mijdrecht, Netherlands, operating continuously since 1989. The company serves professional buyers exclusively, with no direct-to-consumer sales channel. Its catalog spans primary cells (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, coin cells), rechargeable chemistries (sealed lead acid, LiFePO4), emergency lighting batteries, chargers, lighting, and a recently expanded safety/hygiene line including hearing protection, face protection, and workplace disinfection products. The company runs a 4,600 m³ warehouse facility from which it fulfills orders across the Benelux region.

The business distributes branded products from major manufacturers including Varta, Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, Power Sonic, Saft, Ultralife, Mascot, Arts Energy, and Voltium Energy, and offers custom battery pack assembly as a value-added service for specialized B2B applications. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution margins on branded inventory, custom pack assembly fees, and the broadened safety/hygiene product line. The company is affiliated with Stichting OPEN for battery recycling compliance, positioning it within the Dutch regulatory framework for extended producer responsibility. The company is a privately-held small-to-medium enterprise with 11-50 employees, focused on serving audiology, emergency lighting, industrial, and professional safety buyers.

Name

Battery Benelux

Legal name

Battery Benelux

Website

https://batterybenelux.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Battery Benelux BV is a Dutch B2B distributor, founded in 1989, of branded batteries, rechargeable cells, emergency lighting power, chargers, and safety/hygiene products, serving professional buyers across the Benelux from a 4,600 m³ warehouse in Mijdrecht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Distribution & Supply

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

akta.pro primary industry

Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

Keywords

• Professional battery distribution
• Rechargeable battery supply
• Emergency lighting batteries
• Industrial battery chargers
• Custom battery packs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mijdrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery and Accumulator Sales: One-time product sales of batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, coin cells) and accumulators (lead acid, LiFePO4, emergency lighting batteries) along with chargers and lighting products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Battery Benelux is a B2B distributor of batteries, accumulators, chargers, and lighting products serving professional and industrial buyers in the Benelux region. The company offers a multi-brand catalog including primary batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button cells), rechargeable packs (lead-acid AGM, LiFePO4), emergency lighting batteries, chargers, and lighting fixtures, plus custom battery pack assembly and repair services. It operates exclusively for business customers through an account-based online ordering system backed by a 4,600 m³ warehouse in Mijdrecht, Netherlands.

Product overview

Battery Benelux is a Dutch distributor and retailer of batteries, rechargeable batteries, and related products operating since 1989. The company operates as a multi-brand e-commerce platform offering A-merken (top brands) with a 4600 m³ warehouse facility. Product portfolio includes primary batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button cells) in alkaline, lithium, and NiMH chemistries; rechargeable battery packs (lead-acid AGM, LiFePO4); emergency lighting batteries; chargers; lighting equipment; and safety products. The company carries brands including Varta, Duracell, Energizer, Power Sonic, Ultralife, Saft, and Panasonic, and also offers custom battery pack solutions and repair services. Business model is B2B focused with account-based ordering system requiring business registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Batteries (Batterijen) Primary batteries in AA, AAA, C, D, 9V formats and button cells (knoopcel) across chemistries including alkaline, lithium, and NiMH, sourced from brands such as Duracell, Varta, and Energizer; intended for professional and industrial buyers.
• Rechargeable Batteries (Accu's) Rechargeable battery packs including lead-acid (loodaccu) AGM and LiFePO4 lithium batteries for various professional and industrial applications.
• Emergency Lighting Batteries (Noodverlichting accu's) Specialized batteries for emergency lighting systems in bar (staaf), side-by-side, and special configurations, plus wires and connectors, offered in LiFePO4 and Li-ion chemistries.
• Battery Chargers (Laders) Battery chargers including lead-acid (loodlader) and NiMH chargers for professional and industrial use.
• Lighting Products (Verlichting) Lighting products including fixtures (armaturen) and flashlights/headlamps (zaklampen en hoofdlampen) for professional use.
• Communication Equipment (Communicatie) Communication equipment products offered as part of the professional product catalog.
• Safety and Hygiene Products (Veiligheid en Hygiëne) Safety products including hearing protection (gehoorbescherming), face protection (gezichtsbescherming), and workplace disinfection (werkplekdesinfectie) for professional and industrial buyers.
• Custom Battery Packs (Maatwerk) Custom battery pack assemblies and special configurations built to project-specific requirements for professional buyers with non-standard battery needs.
• Service and Repair (Service en Reparatie) Repair and warranty service for batteries and related electronic equipment, handled through manufacturer service centers with a typical 3-4 week turnaround.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stichting OPENminorOthersBattery Benelux is affiliated with Stichting OPEN (Organization Producer Responsibility E-waste Netherlands, formerly Stibat) as an importer of batteries, accumulators, and battery packs. Stichting OPEN handles responsible and environmentally friendly collection and recycling of devices, lamps, and batteries in the Netherlands. Battery Benelux pays a waste management contribution for every battery delivered in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer (lead-acid, lithium) with significant presence in backup-power and emergency-lighting cells — the same end-use categories Battery Benelux serves. Comparable on emergency-lighting battery category, but EnerSys is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronics distributor (Avnet) selling batteries, coin cells, and battery packs to professional and industrial buyers across Europe. Competes for the same B2B design and maintenance customers but as part of a much wider component portfolio.
• Power Sonic: Lead-acid (AGM VRLA) battery manufacturer that Battery Benelux already distributes. Comparable product category in industrial backup and emergency-lighting, but operates as a brand-side incumbent rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• RS Components (RS Online): Global industrial and electronics distributor serving Benelux engineers and buyers with a wide battery offering including industrial and emergency-lighting cells. Comparable buyer profile but a much broader industrial catalog and global logistics scale.
• Conrad Electronic: European multi-category electronics distributor with a substantial batteries, accumulators, and chargers assortment for B2B and prosumer buyers. Operates in the same Benelux market (Conrad.nl) and competes for the same professional B2B accounts, but as part of a far broader catalog.
• Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME): European electronics components distributor with a wide battery and battery-pack assortment serving professional buyers. Overlaps with Battery Benelux on B2B sales of cells, packs, and chargers, but as part of a much larger general catalog.

Direct peers

• Ansmann: German-based battery and charger specialist manufacturer and distributor serving professional and industrial customers across multiple chemistries. Highly comparable to Battery Benelux on product scope (alkaline, NiMH, Li-ion, LiFePO4), B2B orientation, and custom-pack capabilities.
• Tadiran Batteries: Specialized lithium battery manufacturer (bobbin-type LiSOCl₂ and Li-ion) selling through industrial distribution into Benelux and Europe. Comparable specialty-lithium positioning in metering, emergency, and industrial applications where Battery Benelux supplies custom packs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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