Nimatech

What Nimatech does

Nimatech B.V. is a Dutch privately-held manufacturer and supplier founded in 2004 and headquartered in Zeewolde, Flevoland, specializing in mechanical paving (machinaal bestraten) and civil-engineering handling equipment for the GWW (grond-, water- en wegenbouw) sector. Its core technology is in-house-designed vacuum systems and exclusive Dutch distribution of Hunklinger hydraulic paving and stone clamps, supplemented by the proprietary TinBin ground-suction excavator, the mechanical Pipelifter for sewer pipes (DN300-DN1200), Schmölz pipe clamps, the 12-tile vacuum frame, the WD50 battery-powered dust-control water tank, and custom lifting masts and frames. Equipment is sold and rented, and the company performs preventive maintenance, periodic inspections, and bespoke engineering of lifting frames and spreaders. The Hunklinger HP30 (40% faster cycle time, 30% more clamping force than the P-02) and battery-electric NT-URA-40 vacuum units (full-day operation per charge) reflect a recent product refresh toward electrification and Arbo-compliance benefits.

Nimatech monetizes through three streams: hardware sales (vacuum units, clamps, pipelifters, custom masts, EcoDigger electric mini-excavators and Pitbull Shovels resold under dealer agreement), equipment rental (Hunklinger clamps, vacuum units, lifting beams, TinBin, EcoDigger, priced publicly per day or week, e.g., Hunklinger P-02 at €100/day or €400/week, TinBin at €475/day or €1,900/week), and professional services including maintenance, inspections, bespoke engineering, and Hunklinger-clamp training courses priced at €65-70 per person. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via three named sales representatives (Matthijs Nieuwenhuis, Jan van het Ende, Jan Slotboom) who perform on-site demonstrations, complemented by events (Infra Relatiedagen Hardenberg, Henken x Nimatech Academie, Zeewolde open days), the SOMA College training partnership, LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram presence, and a YouTube channel with downloadable brochures. Customer base is concentrated in the Netherlands with European installations delivered to Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, and England, and includes both mid-market contractors (Kalis Bestratingen, Brouwer en Brouwer, Compeer Infra, Nera Garden) and enterprise infrastructure firms (Heijmans, Van Gelder Groep, KWS/VolkerWessels, AW Rijneveld/AW Groep).

Name

Nimatech

Legal name

Nimatech B.V.

Website

https://nimatech.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nimatech B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier, founded 2004 in Zeewolde, of in-house-designed vacuum systems and exclusive Dutch distributor of Hunklinger paving clamps, serving GWW and infrastructure contractors with mechanical paving, vacuum lifting, and excavation-safety equipment via direct sales, rental, and custom engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machinery

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAAAI

Pavers & Road Construction Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Construction & Earthmoving Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAGAN

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHALAC

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment

Keywords

• Mechanical paving equipment
• Vacuum lifting systems
• Paving clamps
• Civil engineering machinery
• Ground suction units

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeewolde

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Nimatech sells machines and attachments including Hunklinger paving clamps, vacuum units, pipelifters, TinBin suction units, electric water tanks, and lifting masts. Products are sold directly to GWW companies and construction firms via sales representatives.
2. Equipment Rental: Nimatech rents out the majority of its product range including Hunklinger clamps (P-02, S-100, S-400), vacuum units, 12-frame, lifting beams, pipelifter, TinBin, and EcoDigger electric mini-excavators. Rental periods available per day or per week.
3. Maintenance and Periodic Inspections: Nimatech specializes in maintaining and inspecting paving machines, performing both preventive maintenance and repairs on machines in the workshop or on-site. They also offer custom engineering, building bespoke lifting frames, spreaders, and vacuum units to customer specifications.
4. Training and Courses: Nimatech offers training courses on Hunklinger clamp adjustment (cursus afstellen), with sessions at their facility or on-site at customer locations. Courses are priced at €65-70 per person plus VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Nimatech designs, manufactures, sells, and rents specialized machinery for mechanical paving (machinaal bestraten) and civil engineering applications in the GWW sector. The company offers Hunklinger hydraulic paving and stone clamps, in-house designed vacuum technology systems for lifting heavy concrete elements, TinBin ground suction units for damage-free excavation, Pipelifter mechanical pipe clamps, and electric water tanks for dust-free cutting. They also provide maintenance, periodic inspections, custom engineering, and training courses on clamp adjustment.

Product overview

Nimatech is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of specialized machinery for mechanical paving (machinaal bestraten) and civil engineering. The core product portfolio centers on Hunklinger hydraulic paving clamps (P-02 Profi Twist, P-12, HP30, P-01) for mechanical laying of bricks and tiles in various patterns, and proprietary Nimatech vacuum technology systems for lifting heavy concrete elements without damage. Supporting products include TinBin compact ground suction units for damage-free excavation near cables and pipes, Hunklinger stone clamps (S-100, S-400) for curb stones and heavy elements, Pipelifter mechanical sewer pipe clamps, Rioolbuisklem clamps from Schmölz, the 12 Frame vacuum tile system for simultaneous tile removal/cleaning/stacking, WD50 electric water tank for dust-free cutting/drilling, and Afreibak screeding buckets. Nimatech also resells Pitbull electric shovels and EcoDigger electric mini excavators. Products are available for both purchase and rental, with custom engineering services for bespoke solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunklinger Bestratingsklem (Paving Clamp)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% faster cycle time and 30% more clamping force with the new HP30 compared to P-02
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henken InfracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Henken Infra and Nimatech jointly launched the Henken x Nimatech Academie, a knowledge-sharing event focused on mechanical paving with machine packages. The event covers design, knowledge, innovation, and practical demonstrations, targeting government, landscape architects, engineering firms, contractors, and developers. Held at Nimatech's facility in Zeewolde.
• Pitbull ShovelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2021Nimatech is the official Dutch dealer of Pitbull Shovels, a manufacturer of compact loaders. This partnership allows Nimatech to offer a complete solution to customers, combining Pitbull shovels with Nimatech's paving and vacuum equipment. Pitbull's Stage 5 engines make them future-ready, and an electric version is under development.
• SOMA CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2018Nimatech provides practical training courses at SOMA College, teaching machinists about vacuum technology, paving technology, mechanical screeding, and dexterity with Hunklinger clamps. Delivered in collaboration with Schoonhoven Service and AVANT Machinery.
• Schoonhoven ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Nimatech on SOMA College training programs for paving machine operators.
• AVANT MachineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Nimatech on SOMA College training programs for paving machine operators.
• KWS (Koninklijke VolkerWessels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKWS contracted Nimatech to supply vacuum technology machines and custom suction cups for the PlasticRoad world-first cycling path project in Zwolle. Nimatech provided advisory and on-site guidance during the project. The project was a world premiere of a cycle path made from recycled plastic.
• WavinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with KWS in developing the PlasticRoad concept, contributing expertise in plastics to develop the product from concept to reality.
• TotalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined the PlasticRoad project in 2016 alongside KWS and Wavin to contribute expertise on plastics for developing the recycled plastic cycling path concept.
• SchmölzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNimatech distributes Schmölz pipe clamps (PipeFIX, MultiFIX, MultiFIX XL, Heavy Duty) for handling concrete, clay, and plastic sewer pipes. These are sold alongside Nimatech's own Pipelifter product.
• Excalon LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst UK customer for Nimatech vacuum technology. Purchased initial vacuum unit, then ordered a crane build-on, and has a truck build-on planned. Demonstrates growing international reach of Nimatech's products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hunklinger: German manufacturer of Hunklinger paving clamps (P-02, HP30, S-series) that Nimatech distributes in the Netherlands. Strategic partner and effectively the product-line parent for Nimatech's core paving clamp offering.
• TinBin (original manufacturer): Original developer of the TinBin ground suction excavator, distributed and integrated by Nimatech into the Dutch market. Direct product overlap in vacuum excavation for cable/pipe protection.
• Probst: German specialist in vacuum and mechanical handling equipment for paving and construction. Directly comparable to Nimatech in product scope (vacuum lifters, stone clamps, pipe layers) and target market (paving contractors).

Emerging players

• Schmalz: Global vacuum handling and clamping specialist. Comparable to Nimatech's Vacuum Technology line and serves overlapping construction/material handling end markets, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Vacuworx: US-based manufacturer of vacuum lifting systems for construction materials (concrete slabs, pipe, steel). Directly competes in the vacuum lifter category that Nimatech sells into Dutch and European GWW contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer of compact construction equipment including mini-excavators, vibratory plates, and dumpers. Roughly comparable through resold EcoDigger and Pitbull shovels as well as competing double vibration plates used in paving jobs.
• JCB: Global construction equipment OEM covering excavators, compact loaders, and site equipment. Indirectly comparable via the same contractor buyers, with JCB compact equipment often paired with third-party paving/vacuum attachments like Nimatech's.
• Caterpillar: World's largest construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Comparable as the dominant supplier of excavators and compact machines onto which Nimatech's clamps, vacuum units, and TinBin attachments are mounted.

Regional players

• Kranlyft Group (PLEKKERUPTURE / Engcon competitor): European (Nordic) specialist in crane attachments and lifting equipment. Comparable to Nimatech in providing attachment products to crane and excavator operators in civil engineering, though primarily serving Northern European markets.
• Schoonhoven Service: Dutch service and supplier of paving machinery, partner of Nimatech in SOMA College training. Comparable regional player in the same Dutch GWW equipment ecosystem with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nimatech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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