Federatie Veilig Nederland

What Federatie Veilig Nederland does

Federatie Veilig Nederland is a Dutch non-profit trade association (ondernemersvereniging) founded in 1969 and headquartered at Zilverstraat 69, Zoetermeer. It represents approximately 200 member companies — specialized fire safety and security solution providers across two main branches (Fire Safety and Security) subdivided into 13 sections of 5 to 45 members each. The federation advocates for the general, economic, commercial, and strategic interests of these members with government, standards bodies, VNO-NCW, and European counterparts (notably EURALARM), and positions itself as the authoritative voice for safety, technology, and norms in the Dutch technical safety sector.

The federation operates a non-technological service model rather than a product model. Its deliverables comprise (i) industry representation and lobbying on behalf of members, (ii) training programs (Opleidingen) in fire safety and security taught by practitioners with day jobs in the sector, priced per participant on a competitive basis, (iii) the annual FireSafety & Security Event at Brabanthallen in Den Bosch (7,000+ visitors, 155+ exhibitors in 2026), and (iv) the annual Branchescan industry report quantifying the Dutch technical security sector (€2.36 billion in 2025, 21% growth versus 2023, 13,600+ professionals, 76% of companies expecting further growth in 2026). It is also a member of VNO-NCW and EURALARM, runs a portfolio of themed sub-sites (Sprinkler.nl, Rookbeheersingsystemen.nl, Gekeurdenveilig.nl, Stichting-REQ.nl, 2gwordt4g.nl, and others), and is GDPR/AVG-compliant.

The federation is staffed by 16 employees and generates revenue through membership dues from its approximately 200 members and training/event-related income; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. There is no indication of equity ownership, external shareholders, or parent-company control — it is member-governed via a General Board that approves new admissions.

Name

Federatie Veilig Nederland

Legal name

Federatie Veilig Nederland

Website

https://federatieveilignederland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federatie Veilig Nederland is a Dutch non-profit trade association founded in 1969, representing about 200 specialized fire safety and security companies across 13 sections. It advocates for members, runs industry training, hosts the annual FireSafety & Security Event, and publishes the Branchescan sector report.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government, Defense & Public Safety Shows Organizers (THAHABAO), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Fire safety association
• Security industry advocacy
• Industry membership services
• Professional safety training
• Industry events and reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The federation generates revenue through membership fees from approximately 200 member companies in the fire safety and security industry. The membership supports general, economic, commercial, and strategic interests of member companies.
2. Training Services: The federation offers training programs in fire safety and security. Instructors work in the industry and have teaching as a secondary role. Prices are competitive with other training providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federatie Veilig Nederland is a Dutch trade association representing approximately 200 fire safety and security companies through industry advocacy, professional training programs (Opleidingen), the annual FireSafety & Security Event exhibition, and the Branchescan industry report. Members are organized into two branches (Fire Safety and Security) subdivided into 13 specialized sections. The federation acts as the recognized expert discussion partner for government, standards bodies, and other stakeholders in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Federatie Veilig Nederland operates as a trade association rather than a product company. The organization provides training programs (Opleidingen) in fire safety and security with industry-professional instructors, advocates for approximately 200 member companies' interests across economic and strategic dimensions, organizes the annual FireSafety & Security Event exhibition, and publishes the Branchescan industry report with market statistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VHSbranche.nl: Theme website for VHSbranche sector
• Gekeurdenveilig.nl
• Beveiligendnederland.nl
• Stichting-REQ.nl
• 2gwordt4g.nl
• FSSevents.nl
• Veiligeproducten.nl
• Rookbeheersingsystemen.nl
• Sprinkler.nl
• Sprinklerwerkt.nl

Products and services

• Training Programs (Opleidingen) Training and education programs in fire safety and security delivered by industry professionals who teach as a secondary role; offered at per-participant prices positioned as competitive with any other provider. Targeted at member companies and industry professionals seeking professional development.
• Industry Representation and Advocacy Advocacy and lobbying services representing the general, economic, commercial, and strategic interests of approximately 200 member companies in the Dutch fire safety and security sector with government, standards bodies, and other stakeholders. Members apply in writing to the secretariat and are admitted by the General Board.
• FireSafety & Security Event Annual trade exhibition and event for fire safety and security professionals, featuring knowledge sessions, networking, and live demonstrations. Attracts over 7,000 visitors and 155+ exhibitors.
• Branchescan Industry Report Annual industry research report providing statistics, revenue figures, and growth trends for the Dutch technical security sector, including headcount and growth outlook data.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% sector revenue growth from 2023 to 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EURALARMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederatie Veilig Nederland is a member of EURALARM, which represents the electronic fire and security industry in Europe. EURALARM provides leadership and expertise for industry, market, policy makers, and standards bodies. Membership includes national associations and individual companies from across Europe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The dominant US fire safety standards and advocacy body. Highly comparable as a fire-safety-focused trade/standards organization, though significantly larger and operating in a different regulatory jurisdiction.
• ASIS International: Global professional association for security management. Comparable in membership-driven advocacy, certification, and training role, but oriented toward individual security professionals globally rather than Dutch contracting firms.
• EURALARM: European federation representing the electronic fire and security industry. Federatie Veilig Nederland is already a member of EURALARM, making it a direct umbrella peer in the same trade-body category at the pan-European level.
• Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS): European-level trade body for private security services. Directly comparable as a pan-European counterpart focusing on the security half of Federatie Veilig Nederland's remit, providing advocacy and standards coordination.
• VNO-NCW: Largest Dutch employers' federation. Federatie Veilig Nederland is publicly displayed as a 'lid van' (member of) VNO-NCW (per the homepage). Comparable as a Dutch umbrella trade-body ecosystem player, though VNO-NCW operates across all Dutch industries rather than just fire/security.

Regional players

• BDSW (Bundesverband der Sicherheitswirtschaft): German trade association for the private security industry. Strong regional peer — comparable structure (membership-funded national trade body, training, advocacy), but focused on Germany rather than the Netherlands.
• UNION FORTRESS / FNSPF (France) — French Fire & Security Federation equivalent: French national federation for private security and fire-safety-related trades. Functions as a regional European peer in the same trade-body category — same advocacy, training, and member-services model, but anchored to the French market rather than the Dutch one.

Emerging players

• IFSEC International: UK-rooted, now global security/fire trade event and content platform. Comparable as an industry gathering for the fire and security ecosystem; overlaps with the FSS Event's role but operates at larger international scale.

Direct peers

• Security Essen / Messe Essen: Major international security trade fair organized biennially in Germany. Directly comparable to the FSS Event as a security/fire industry exhibition, though at a much larger scale and run by a private fair organizer rather than a member trade body.
• British Security & Fire Alliance (BSIA / BHE): UK trade association for the security and fire safety industry. Closest direct peer in terms of scope (fire + security member companies), advocacy role, training offerings, and national trade-body function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federatieveilignederland

Compliance1 record

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