GLOBE
GLOBE is a Netherlands-based specialist industrial equipment distributor operating three divisions (air motors, high pressure systems, and motion control) serving B2B industrial manufacturers across the Benelux and Germany via direct sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersAlphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GLOBE does
GLOBE is a Netherlands-based specialist industrial equipment distributor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn. The company operates three wholly-owned divisions under one corporate umbrella: Globe Airmotors supplies pneumatic air motors with optional brake and gearbox configurations for higher torque and lower speed applications; Globe Test Equipment delivers plug-and-play high-pressure systems alongside spare parts and maintenance; and Globe Motion Control distributes rotating and linear motion control products as an official NEXEN channel partner, supported by an in-house engineering department.
GLOBE's core technology rests on industrial motion control and high-pressure systems engineering, with proprietary differentiation in plug-and-play high-pressure integration and configurable air motor assemblies (brake and gearbox options). Globe Motion Control combines the NEXEN product portfolio with its own engineering capability to deliver customized rotating and linear motion solutions. The company emphasizes customization through technical consultation, design work, and customized torque and speed calculations.
GLOBE operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting industrial manufacturers and industrial testing/pressurization customers across the Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) and Germany, with regional offices in both countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of air motors, high pressure systems, and motion control products, plus recurring spare parts and maintenance services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with specialized industrial equipment sales. The company is privately held with 13 employees, three operating divisions, and no disclosed funding rounds.
GLOBE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GLOBE
- Legal name
- GLOBE
- Website
- https://globe-benelux.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GLOBE is a Netherlands-based specialist industrial equipment distributor operating three divisions (air motors, high pressure systems, and motion control) serving B2B industrial manufacturers across the Benelux and Germany via direct sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GLOBE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Industrial Equipment
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
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Where GLOBE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alphen aan den Rijn
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
GLOBE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Air Motors and Accessories: Sale of air motors with optional brake and gearbox configurations for industrial applications requiring higher torques and lower speeds
- High Pressure Systems: Sale of complete high pressure systems and solutions that are plug-and-play ready
- Motion Control Products: Distribution of NEXEN rotating and linear motion control products as an official distributor
- Spare Parts and Maintenance: Provision of spare parts and maintenance services for high pressure systems
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
GLOBE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GLOBE supplies specialist industrial equipment through three divisions: Globe Airmotors provides air motors with matching accessories, brakes, and gearboxes; Globe Test Equipment delivers high pressure systems with plug-and-play designs along with spare parts and maintenance support; and Globe Motion Control distributes rotating and linear motion control products as the official NEXEN partner. The company sells to industrial buyers in the Benelux and Germany.
Product overview
GLOBE is a portfolio company comprising three specialized industrial equipment divisions operating across the Benelux and Germany regions. The company offers a unified but differentiated product suite: Globe Airmotors provides air motors with optional brakes and gearboxes; Globe Test Equipment delivers high-pressure systems with plug-and-play designs; and Globe Motion Control supplies rotating and linear motion control products as an official NEXEN distributor. All divisions emphasize engineering expertise, customized solutions, and high quality products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Globe Airmotors: Specialist in air motors offering a wide range of air motors with accessories. Products can be supplied with brake and/or gearbox for higher torques and lower speeds.
- Globe Test Equipment
- Globe Motion Control
Products and services
- Globe Airmotors Air motors with matching accessories, brakes, and gearboxes, sold to industrial buyers in Benelux and Germany.
- Globe Test Equipment High pressure systems with plug-and-play designs, supplied to industrial buyers in Benelux and Germany.
- Globe Motion Control Rotating and linear motion control products distributed as the official NEXEN partner to industrial buyers in Benelux and Germany.
- Spare Parts and Maintenance Spare parts supply and maintenance servicing for installed high pressure and industrial equipment, supporting uptime for industrial customers in Benelux and Germany.
Companies that use GLOBE
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
GLOBE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
GLOBE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- NEXENcoreGLOBE Motion Control is an official NEXEN distributor, providing access to the full range of NEXEN rotating and linear motion control products. GLOBE combines the NEXEN product portfolio with their own engineering department to deliver suitable solutions to customers.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
GLOBE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Maximator: German specialist in high-pressure technology, test and manufacturing systems up to ultra-high pressures. Highly comparable to Globe Test Equipment in high-pressure system sales, customization, and spare parts/maintenance.
- Festo: Global pneumatic and motion control specialist with deep catalogs of air motors, cylinders, valves, and motion products. Comparable to GLOBE because it competes head-to-head for industrial pneumatic and motion control buyers in Benelux and DACH.
- SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatic components manufacturer serving industrial automation customers with actuators, valves, and motion control products. Overlaps directly with GLOBE Airmotors and GLOBE Motion Control in pneumatic and motion applications.
- Aventics (Emerson): Pneumatic technology provider (formerly Aventics, now Emerson Industrial Automation) focused on cylinders, valves, and air preparation. Direct overlap with GLOBE Airmotors through pneumatic actuator and motor offerings.
- Camozzi: Italian pneumatic and motion control specialist selling cylinders, valves, air motors and actuation products direct and via distribution in Europe. Directly comparable to GLOBE Airmotors in particular through its pneumatic product portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Bürkert: Specialist in fluid control, pneumatics, sensors and process automation with strong Benelux/DACH presence. Comparable to GLOBE across pneumatic and high-pressure system applications in process industries.
- Atlas Copco: Broad industrial incumbent offering air motors, pneumatic tools, motion control, and high-pressure test equipment across many verticals. Overlaps with all three GLOBE divisions in industrial customer applications across Benelux and DACH.
- Hoerbiger: Austrian industrial group active in compressors, pneumatic and motion technology with European manufacturing and service operations. Comparable to GLOBE's pneumatic-motor and motion-control divisions across the DACH industrial customer base.
- Bosch Rexroth: Major supplier of factory automation, motion control, linear motion and drive technologies. Competes with GLOBE Motion Control's NEXEN rotating/linear motion control offering to industrial OEMs.
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader spanning pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical and motion control products. Competes with GLOBE's pneumatic air motors and NEXEN-sourced rotating/linear motion control portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
GLOBE social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GLOBE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
GLOBE subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
GLOBE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GLOBE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about GLOBE
What does GLOBE do?
GLOBE supplies specialist industrial equipment through three divisions: Globe Airmotors provides air motors with matching accessories, brakes, and gearboxes; Globe Test Equipment delivers high pressure systems with plug-and-play designs along with spare parts and maintenance support; and Globe Motion Control distributes rotating and linear motion control products as the official NEXEN partner. The company sells to industrial buyers in the Benelux and Germany.
When was GLOBE founded?
GLOBE was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GLOBE based?
GLOBE is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does GLOBE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Air Motors and Accessories are the primary driver. The others are high Pressure Systems, motion Control Products and spare Parts and Maintenance.
Who are GLOBE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Maximator, Festo, SMC Corporation, Aventics (Emerson) and Camozzi. Broad incumbents are Bürkert, Atlas Copco, Hoerbiger, Bosch Rexroth and Parker Hannifin.
Does GLOBE have an API?
No public API is recorded for GLOBE.
What industry is GLOBE in?
GLOBE's product category is Specialty Industrial Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAM, Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 5084.