What Brassto BV does

Brassto BV is a Dutch industrial surface treatment company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Papendrecht, Netherlands. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of metal coating and pre-treatment services including powder coating, wet painting, glass bead blasting, sandblasting, and metallization (Thermal Sprayed Aluminum and Zinc), supplemented by NACE and FROSIO certified inspection services. Brassto operates a specialized subsidiary, Brassto Coating BV (established 2012), focused on valve conservation under high specifications such as Norsok M-501, serving offshore and maritime clients. The company holds relevant certifications including ISO 9227 NSS, ISO 12944-6 (C4/C5M class), ISO 8501-1 SA 2.5, and Norsok M-501, enabling it to compete in regulated industrial and offshore segments.

Brassto generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven service contracts with industrial clients across manufacturing, offshore/maritime, shipbuilding, architecture/construction, and transportation infrastructure segments. The company operates from a single facility in Papendrecht (consolidated since 2008) and offers a transport service to pick up and deliver customer materials. Customers range from industrial manufacturers (e.g., producers of mixing tanks, control cabins) to large infrastructure operators (e.g., Rotterdam Tram Authority). Brassto is a privately held Dutch B.V. with no disclosed funding, ownership structure, or financial figures. The organization employs approximately 9 people and relies primarily on its website, project showcases, and quote request workflows for customer acquisition.

Name

Brassto BV

Legal name

Brassto B.V.

Website

https://brassto.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brassto BV is a Dutch industrial surface treatment company founded in 1990, providing powder coating, wet painting, blasting, metallization, and certified inspection services to industrial, offshore, maritime, and construction clients from its Papendrecht facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial surface treatment
• Powder coating services
• Wet painting industrial
• Metal blasting services
• Thermal Spray metallization

Headquarters

HQ city

Papendrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surface Treatment Services: Brassto generates revenue through providing professional surface treatment services including powder coating, wet painting, blasting, glass bead blasting, metallization, and inspection services. Services are quoted on a project-by-project basis based on specifications, materials, surface area, and coating requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brassto BV provides industrial surface treatment services for metal components, including powder coating, wet painting, glass bead blasting, abrasive blasting, and metallization (Thermal Sprayed Aluminum/Zinc). The company complements these services with NACE and FROSIO certified inspection, paint reporting, and ITP documentation. Through its specialized subsidiary Brassto Coating BV, it offers high-specification valve conservation per Norsok M-501 for offshore and industrial clients.

Product overview

Brassto BV is a surface treatment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial coating and surface preparation services. The core offerings include Powder Coating (electrostatic powder application), Wet Painting (industrial spray coating), Glass Bead Blasting (gentle surface cleaning for soft metals), Metallization (Thermal Spray Aluminum/Zinc for galvanic protection), and Blasting (abrasive surface preparation). The company operates specialized divisions including Brassto Coating BV for high-specification valve conservation. Services are complemented by certified inspection capabilities (NACE/FROSIO) and documentation including paint reports and ITP. The company works with various materials including steel, stainless steel (RVS), aluminum, Corten steel, and thermally galvanized steel, serving industrial, architectural, and offshore sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powder Coating Electrostatic powder coating service applied to metal surfaces and oven-cured to create durable, wear-resistant, and aesthetic finishes in any RAL color, texture, or metallic effect. Certified per ISO 9227 NSS and ISO 12944-6 (C4/C5M class). For industrial, architectural, and shipbuilding clients.
• Wet Painting Industrial spray painting service applying liquid paint to metal surfaces for corrosion protection and aesthetic finishes. Includes complex paint systems such as offshore coatings and Norsok M-501 specifications. For industrial, offshore, maritime, and architectural clients.
• Glass Bead Blasting Pre-treatment service using fine glass beads to clean and polish stainless steel and aluminum surfaces without damaging the material, creating an even matte finish. For industrial clients preparing metal substrates prior to coating.
• Blasting (Abrasive Grit Blasting) Surface cleaning service using abrasive grit under high pressure (speedblast garnet, corundum, glass beads) to remove rust, old paint, and contaminants and create optimal surface structure for coating adhesion. Works on steel, thermally galvanized steel, carbon steel, stainless steel (RVS), and Corten steel per ISO 8501-1 SA 2.5. For industrial clients.
• Metallization (Thermal Sprayed Aluminum / Zinc) Thermal application of liquid zinc or aluminum to blasted metal surfaces to provide galvanic corrosion protection. Brassto is certified to apply TSA (Thermal Sprayed Aluminum) per Norsok M-501 for offshore applications. For offshore, maritime, and industrial clients requiring durable corrosion protection.
• Inspection Services (NACE / FROSIO Certified) Quality inspection service including salt testing, adhesion testing, thickness measurement, abrasive grit inspection, roughness testing, and holiday testing, performed by NACE (Level 1-3) and FROSIO (Level I-III) certified inspectors. Delivered with paint reports and ITP documentation. For industrial and offshore clients requiring quality assurance.
• Brassto Coating BV — High-Specification Valve Conservation Specialized service for conservation of valves according to high specifications such as Norsok M-501, provided through Brassto Coating BV (a wholly owned subsidiary since 2012). For offshore and industrial sectors requiring high-quality coating solutions for valves.
• Super Durable SuperAnodic Powder Coating High-quality powder coating product line that replicates the look of anodized aluminum, classified as Super Durable with up to three times better resistance to harsh weather and UV exposure than standard polyester powder coatings. Available in matte metallic finishes like Dark Bronze. For architectural and industrial clients seeking premium aesthetic finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion protection certified for C4/C5M class environments per ISO 12944-6
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel: Dutch-headquartered global paints and coatings group (parent of International Paint) with extensive industrial and marine coatings portfolios, headquartered in the same country as Brassto and competing for the same Dutch and European industrial accounts.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings major with deep marine, offshore, and protective coatings franchises; operates approved-applicator networks that intersect directly with Brassto's Norsok M-501 valve conservation niche.
• PPG Industries: US global coatings major with industrial, aerospace, and protective coatings divisions; offers approved-applicator programs that compete with independent job-shops for industrial OEM-warrantied work.
• Kansai Paint: Japan-headquartered global coatings manufacturer with industrial, automotive, and protective coatings; offers industrial coating technology and partner-applicator models that overlap with Brassto's industrial customer base.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global industrial coatings supplier including powder coatings for industrial applications — directly overlaps with Brassto's powder coating core service and competes via industrial OEM-approved applicator networks.
• International Paint: Marine and protective coatings brand of AkzoNobel — sets Norsok M-501 and offshore coating standards that Brassto's TSA application work must comply with, making it a benchmark and standards-setting incumbent for Brassto's specialty.
• Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine: Protective and marine coatings division of Sherwin-Williams serving oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial markets — competes for the same offshore and heavy-industrial maintenance spend as Brassto Coating BV.
• Tnemec Company: US-headquartered manufacturer of high-performance protective and industrial coatings, with specific emphasis on water/wastewater, infrastructure, and industrial maintenance — overlapping with Brassto's corrosion-protection positioning.
• Hempel A/S: Danish-headquartered global coatings supplier to marine, offshore energy, and industrial sectors — overlapping with Brassto's offshore and heavy-industrial customer base and active in applicator certification programs.

Direct peers

• Poeton Industries: UK-based industrial surface treatment job-shop offering powder coating, wet painting, plating, and NACE/FROSIO-certified inspection — directly comparable in service mix, certification stack, and target customer (industrial, architectural, defence/offshore).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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