KIV-NOORD BV Harlingen

Name

KIV-NOORD BV Harlingen

Legal name

KIV-Noord B.V.

Website

https://kiv-noord.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (541350)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG), Pressure Equipment, Boilers & Heat Exchanger Inspection (EUAEAHAB), Fire/Life Safety Systems Inspection & Maintenance (EDALALAM)

Keywords

• Safety inspection services
• Fire safety inspections
• Electrical installation inspections
• Work equipment inspections
• SCIOS certified inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire safety inspection and maintenance services: Annual maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, dry fire lines, and emergency lighting according to REOB guidelines. Revenue is generated through periodic service contracts and one-time inspection requests. Part of the CAO kleinmetaal pricing framework.
2. Electrical installation inspections (NEN 3140, NEN 1010, Scope 8/10/12): Certified inspections of electrical installations including NEN 3140 workplace inspections, NEN 1010 new installation certifications, and SCIOS Scope 8, 10, and 12 inspections. Revenue is generated per inspection, with periodic re-inspection intervals (typically 3-5 years).
3. Work equipment inspection and maintenance (Arbowet compliance): Inspection and maintenance of work equipment including ladders, scaffolding, lifting equipment, and personal protective equipment according to the Arbowet and relevant NEN standards. Revenue is generated per inspection, typically annually.
4. Safety equipment inspection and maintenance: Inspection and maintenance of first aid materials, AEDs, emergency facilities, and escape routes under the Arbowet and NEN norms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KIV-Noord is a Dutch certified inspection company that performs on-site safety inspections and maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, dry fire lines, emergency lighting, electrical installations, working equipment, and workplace safety equipment for businesses across the Netherlands. The company delivers these services under REOB (via CIBV, registration CIBV-0172) and SCIOS (Scope 8/10/12) certifications, aligned with NEN norms including NEN 3140, NEN 1010, NEN 2559, NEN 1594, NEN 2484, NEN 13155, NEN 1006, NEN 1717, and NEN 1838. Each engagement produces a certified inspection report usable for RI&E documentation, insurance claims, and regulatory audits.

Product overview

KIV-Noord is a certified inspection company offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety inspection and maintenance services for businesses throughout the Netherlands. The company operates across four main service areas: fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, hose reels, dry fire lines, emergency lighting), safety equipment (fall protection, first aid, AEDs), electrotechnical installations (NEN 3140/1010 inspections, Scope 8/10/12 certifications, solar installations), and working equipment (ladders, scaffolds, lifting equipment). The offerings are delivered as service packages rather than a unified software platform, with each service area representing distinct inspection and certification offerings under REOB and SCIOS certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual inspection cycles ensure continuous regulatory compliance for customers, preventing penalties and audit failures.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIBV (Centraal Instituut voor Brandweer en BHV)coreOthersKIV-Noord is officially REOB-certified and annually assessed by CIBV. CIBV is the certification body that validates KIV-Noord's compliance with REOB standards for fire safety maintenance. KIV-Noord is registered as CIBV-0172. This certification is a fundamental requirement for the company's legal operation in fire safety inspections.
• SCIOScoreOthersKIV-Noord is registered with SCIOS, the certification scheme for inspections of heating and electrical installations. SCIOS certification authorises KIV-Noord to perform Scope 8, 10, and 12 inspections. Insurance companies require SCIOS-certified inspectors for inspection reports to be valid.
• NEN (Nederlands Normalisatie-Instituut)coreOthersKIV-Noord operates in compliance with NEN standards including NEN 2559 (fire extinguisher maintenance), NEN 3140 (low-voltage installations), NEN 1010 (new installation certification), NEN 1594 (dry fire line testing), NEN 2484 (scaffolding), NEN 13155 (lifting equipment), NEN 1006 (legionella), NEN 1717 (backflow prevention), and NEN 1838 (emergency lighting). NEN provides the normative framework underpinning all of KIV-Noord's inspection services.
• installQminorOthersKIV-Noord displays the installQ certification logo on its website footer alongside CIBV and SCIOS logos, indicating it holds the installQ quality mark for installation companies.
• REOB (Regeling Erkenning Onderhoud Blusmiddelen)coreOthersREOB is the official Dutch regulation for the recognition of fire extinguisher maintenance companies. KIV-Noord has been REOB-certified since 2014. REOB compliance is mandatory for legally valid fire safety maintenance and is the foundation of KIV-Noord's fire safety service line.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Certification B.V. German-headquartered global TIC firm with a substantial Dutch presence offering inspection and certification across industrial, automotive, and safety domains. Overlaps with KIV-Noord on NEN/SCIOS inspections but operates as a much larger portfolio player rather than a focused regional specialist.
• TÜV Nederland: Dutch arm of the TÜV group providing testing, inspection, and certification services including electrical safety and industrial inspections. Comparable regulatory alignment but typically serves larger enterprise and infrastructure clients.
• Bureau Veritas Netherlands: International TIC major with Dutch operations providing industrial inspection, asset integrity, and certification services. Comparable in scope of fire/electrical inspection offerings but competes for multi-site enterprise tenders rather than KIV-Noord's SME-heavy base.
• Brandpreventie.nl (BMI Group / Chubb Fire): Dutch fire-safety service provider (part of broader Chubb/BMI group) offering fire extinguisher, hose reel, and emergency lighting inspection. Competes with KIV-Noord's fire-safety line but as part of a larger national fire-protection portfolio.

Direct peers

• Unica Inspectie: Dutch technical services provider with an inspection division covering fire safety, electrical installations, and building services compliance. Direct competitor for mid-market and enterprise inspection contracts in the Netherlands.
• NCP Brandveiligheid & Preventie: Dutch specialist in fire safety inspection, prevention, and BHV services. Directly comparable in fire extinguisher, emergency lighting, and REOB-aligned inspection work, serving a similar SME and institutional customer base.
• Kiwa Group: One of the largest TIC (testing, inspection, certification) companies in the Netherlands, offering REOB, SCIOS, and NEN inspection services across fire safety, electrical, and work equipment. Direct competitor to KIV-Noord with broader portfolio and national footprint; KIV-Noord's smaller scale is the key differentiator.
• Hobéon SKO (Stichting Hobéon): Dutch certification and inspection body covering NEN/SCIOS audits and building-services inspection. Competes with KIV-Noord for regulated inspection work, particularly in the mid-market and institutional segments.
• Alewijns Sloopwerken & Inspecties: Regional Dutch inspection and demolition services firm providing NEN/SCIOS inspection services. Comparable in scale and regional orientation to KIV-Noord, with similar SMB and mid-market customer base.
• Vinçotte (Stichting Hobéon SKO): Dutch inspection and certification company offering industrial and safety inspections including NEN 3140, SCIOS, and pressure equipment. Closely comparable in service mix to KIV-Noord, though it serves larger industrial customers and operates nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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