What Stichting KOMO does

Stichting KOMO is an independent Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) founded in 1962 and headquartered in Gouda, Netherlands. The organization operates the KOMO quality mark (KOMO-keurmerk) system, which provides objective, independent quality declarations for products, processes, services, persons, and management systems in the Dutch construction and infrastructure sectors. Certifications are based on Beoordelingsrichtlijnen (BRLs) — assessment guidelines developed jointly with market parties — and are issued after testing by independent, accredited certification bodies (including SKH, SKG-IKOB, and Kiwa) supervised by the Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA).

The core product portfolio comprises five certification tracks: KOMO product certificates, process certificates, attestations, and management system certificates, all under the KOMO-keurmerk umbrella. Supporting digital and service offerings include the KiK quality assurance instrument (admitted under the Dutch Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen / Wkb in 2022), the Mijn KOMO holder portal, the KOMO-online searchable certificate database, the KOMO-keurmerk checker, and the Bestekservice specification-text service. The chain certification framework links raw material producers, fabricators, and installers into a single quality chain, with approximately 600,000 man-hours of quality controls conducted annually across the system.

KOMO generates revenue through certification fees and licensing arrangements with certificate holders, but does not publicly disclose financial information. The foundation is governed by a Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) and managed by a small bureau of approximately 10 employees. Primary customer segments are Dutch construction and infrastructure manufacturers, fabricators, installers, and developers — including government entities such as Rijkswaterstaat and large contractors such as BAM. The KOMO mark is recognized in 55+ countries, supporting international companies seeking quality proof for European markets.

Name

Stichting KOMO

Legal name

Stichting KOMO

Website

https://komo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting KOMO is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded 1962, that operates the KOMO-keurmerk certification system providing independent quality declarations for products, processes, services, and management systems in the Dutch construction and infrastructure sectors.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Gouda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stichting KOMO is an independent Dutch non-profit foundation (est. 1962) that issues quality declarations for the construction and infrastructure sector. It provides product, process, attestation, and management system certifications via the KOMO Quality Mark, based on Beoordelingsrichtlijnen (BRLs) developed with market parties and verified by independent accredited certification bodies supervised by the Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA).

Product overview

Stichting KOMO operates as an independent, non-profit foundation established in 1962 that provides quality certification services for the Dutch construction and infrastructure sectors. The core offering is the KOMO Quality Mark system, which includes product certificates, process certificates, attestations, and management system certificates—all based on objective assessment by independent accredited certification bodies. The portfolio consists of KOMO-keurmerk as the umbrella quality mark, KOMO-productcertificaat for product certification, KOMO-procescertificaat for construction process certification, KOMO-attest for attestations, and KOMO-managementsysteemcertificaat for management system certification. Supporting digital services include KiK (KOMO instrument Kwaliteitsborging) for quality assurance under the Wkb law, Mijn KOMO portal for certificate holders, KOMO-online certificate database, the KOMO-keurmerk checker search tool, and the Bestekservice for specification texts. All certifications are based on Beoordelingsrichtlijnen (BRLs) - assessment guidelines developed with market parties and certified by the KOMO Quality and Assessment Committee (KKTC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiK (KOMO instrument Kwaliteitsborging): A quality assurance instrument for the construction sector that supports the implementation of the Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb), helping quality assessors and construction parties document and verify building quality.

Products and services

• KOMO-keurmerk (KOMO Quality Mark) Umbrella quality mark providing objective quality declarations for products, processes, services, and parties in the Dutch construction and infrastructure sectors, verified by independent accredited certification bodies.
• KOMO-productcertificaat (KOMO Product Certificate) Product certification that verifies construction products meet established quality standards through testing by independent accredited certification bodies.
• KOMO-procescertificaat (KOMO Process Certificate)
• KOMO-attest (KOMO Attestation)
• KOMO-managementsysteemcertificaat (KOMO Management System Certificate)
• KiK - KOMO instrument Kwaliteitsborging Digital instrument for quality assurance in construction under the Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb), enabling building professionals to document and verify quality across construction projects.
• Bestekservice (Specification Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 600,000 man-hours of quality controls annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• digiGOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOMO is an ambassador of digiGO (formerly DigiDealGO), a digitalization program for the Dutch construction sector. KOMO signed the Governance Agreement (Bestuursakkoord) for digiGO and participates in the Ketenstandaard Congress to promote digitalization and quality standards.
• Stichting KiKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiK (KOMO instrument Kwaliteitsborging) is KOMO's quality assurance instrument designed to support the Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb). Stichting KiK is the instrument provider managing licensing for quality assessors.
• SKHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKH is an accredited certification body that conducts KOMO certifications. SKH certifies companies and processes according to KOMO BRLs and has certified companies such as Startblock and Anker Stuy Coatings.
• SKG-IKOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKG-IKOB is an accredited certification body that conducts KOMO certifications for products and processes including metal and plastic facade elements. They explain chain certification concepts and perform ongoing inspections.
• KiwacoreTechnology or IntegrationKiwa is a certification body collaborating with KOMO and KiK on quality assurance. Kiwa examines quality assessors under the Wkb system.
• Stichting Infra KwaliteitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Infra Kwaliteit (formerly SCSW) manages BRLs for specialized road construction including BRL 9101, 9141, 9142, and 9161. They coordinate certification for approximately 95 road construction companies.
• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Raad voor Accreditatie is an independent government body (ZBO) that supervises the independence and quality of KOMO certification processes conducted by certification bodies.
• BAMminorOthersRoyal BAM Group is a major Dutch construction company listed as a partner on the KOMO website.
• RijkswaterstaatminorOthersRijkswaterstaat (Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) is listed as a government partner on the KOMO website.
• Dantuma WegkampminorOthersDantuma Wegkamp is listed as a partner on the KOMO website.
• DVT AdviesminorOthersDVT Advies (Engineers and Inspectors) is listed as a partner on the KOMO website.
• GbouminorOthersGbou is listed as a partner on the KOMO website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment): French scientific and technical center for building that develops technical assessments (Avis Techniques) and certification for construction products; regional peer with a comparable national construction quality assessment mandate in France.
• ICC Evaluation Service: US-based construction product evaluation service providing building code evaluation reports; a regional peer performing a similar role in product conformity assessment for the North American construction market.
• British Board of Agrément (BBA): UK-based construction product certification body issuing Agrément certificates for building products and systems; directly comparable in role and methodology but operating in the British rather than Dutch market, making it a regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with significant construction and infrastructure service lines; a relevant broad incumbent offering comparable compliance verification and quality assurance capabilities globally.
• DNV: Independent assurance and certification provider with construction and infrastructure assurance services; broad incumbent offering comparable quality, safety, and compliance verification for built environment assets.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent operating across construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors; comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping construction quality assurance services at international scale.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification and testing organization with building and infrastructure certification services; comparable as a broad incumbent providing construction product and process certifications adjacent to KOMO's scope.

Direct peers

• SKG-IKOB: Dutch accredited certification body performing KOMO certifications for metal and plastic facade elements and conducting ongoing inspections; directly comparable as a licensed KOMO certifier operating in the same product/process certification framework.
• SKH: Dutch accredited certification body that issues KOMO product and process certificates for timber, coatings, and modular construction — explicitly named as a licensed KOMO certifier and a near-mirror comparator in scope and methodology.
• Kiwa: Dutch-based accredited certification body and listed KOMO partner that conducts certifications and quality assurance under the Wkb framework; the closest direct comparator in the Dutch construction certification market, operating a similar accredited body model for testing and inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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