Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V.

What Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V. does

Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V. is a Netherlands-based industrial manufacturer specializing in modular, prefabricated low-voltage (laagspanning) energy distribution systems. Founded in 1920 in Haaksbergen and currently owned by investment company OxGreenfield (since 2022), the company designs, engineers, assembles, and tests its products in-house at a fully energy-neutral production facility on the Stepelerveld business park. Its portfolio spans LS distribution systems (ModuCenter verdeelinrichting, LS racks 630A-5,000A), LS switching and signaling systems, plug-and-play connector systems developed through joint venture Connectens B.V. (Compacte Aansluit Module, pluggable house connection box), and application-specific cabinets for public lighting, EV charging squares (laadplein), rail infrastructure, and industrial energy connections. All products are certified per NEN-EN-IEC 61439 and tested in an in-house CTF2 laboratory with DEKRA independent verification.\n\nThe company serves three primary Dutch segments: network operators and meter companies (Enexis, Alliander, Stedin), rail infrastructure managers (ProRail, GVB, TenneT), and public lighting / infrastructure / housing developers. Documented project wins include 36 capacitor bank cabinets for the ProRail/TenneT Betuweroute voltage gates, serial delivery of 10-15 LS racks per week for Gräper/Enexis transformer stations, and 14 double EV charging stations at Avri Geldermalsen delivered within six weeks from order.\n\nCommercially, Odink & Koenderink operates an exclusively direct B2B model — no e-commerce, marketplace, or reseller channels — with dedicated account managers, inside-sales support, and a tender-management function targeting large enterprise customers. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of configured/customized low-voltage hardware, spare parts, and bundled engineering and co-development services, priced project-by-project with multi-year contract cadences for serial programs. The company's competitive positioning combines over a century of operating heritage, GE and ABB corporate DNA, proprietary modular standards adopted by Dutch grid operators, and a growing ecosystem around the Connectens connector platform.

Name

Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V.

Legal name

Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V.

Website

https://odink-koenderink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odink & Koenderink Nederland B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of modular, prefabricated low-voltage energy distribution systems serving Dutch grid operators (Enexis, Alliander, Stedin), rail infrastructure managers (ProRail, GVB, TenneT), and industrial customers, with in-house engineering, certified production, and CTF2 testing capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-voltage electrical distribution equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB), Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions) (EUADAKAK), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK)

Keywords

• Low-voltage distribution systems
• Prefabricated electrical cabinets
• Energy distribution equipment
• Rail infrastructure power
• Modular distribution solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Haaksbergen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Low-voltage hardware product sales: Sale of modular, prefabricated low-voltage distribution systems including distribution cabinets (verdeelkasten), switching systems (schakelsystemen), connection systems (stekkersystemen), signaling systems, laadplein power cabinets, OV boxes, cable boxes, flat connection boxes, LS racks, and rail solutions. Products are sold as configured/custom solutions or standard catalog items.
2. Spare parts and accessories: Complete assortment of spare parts and accessories tailored to Odink & Koenderink's own systems, supporting maintenance, replacement, and expansion of existing installations.
3. Engineering and co-development services: Custom engineering and co-creation with customers for specific project requirements, often bundled with product delivery as part of total project solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odink & Koenderink designs, engineers, manufactures, and assembles modular, prefabricated low-voltage (laagspanning) energy distribution systems in Haaksbergen, Netherlands. The portfolio includes distribution cabinets, switching systems, signaling systems, connector systems, low-voltage busbar racks (630A to 5,000A), cable and flat connection cabinets, public lighting cabinets, EV charging square power cabinets, rail cabinets, and capacitor bank cabinets. Solutions are plug-and-play, NEN-EN-IEC 61439 compliant, and primarily sold to Dutch grid operators, rail infrastructure managers, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Odink & Koenderink is a provider of modular, prefabricated low-voltage distribution solutions for energy, rail, and infrastructure applications. The product portfolio centers on LS Verdeelsystemen (distribution systems), LS Schakelsystemen (switching systems), LS Signaleringssystemen (signaling systems), and LS Stekkersystemen (connector systems including the CAM pluggable connection), supported by specialized cabinets including OV Kasten for public lighting, Laadplein voedingskasten for EV charging squares, Grootverbruikkasten for large consumers, Laagspanningsrekken for transformer stations, Kabelkasten for cable distribution, Flataansluitkasten for flat connections, Railkasten for rail infrastructure, Condensatorbankkasten for voltage stabilization, and Plus-minkasten for tram applications. The company also offers the HAK (stekkerbare huisaansluitkast) pluggable house connection cabinet. These products are complemented by spare parts and accessories. All solutions are engineered, produced, assembled, and tested in-house at their Haaksbergen facility, with a focus on plug-and-play installation, scalability, and reliability for grid operators, industrial customers, and rail operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connectens: Joint venture with C&S Benelux developing plug-and-play connector solutions including the Compacte Aansluit Module (CAM) for faster, error-free electrical connections in the field

Products and services

• LS Verdeelsystemen (Low-voltage distribution systems) Complete low-voltage distribution systems for energy distribution, metering, connection and securing. Combines technical knowledge with in-house engineering and assembly for reliable systems in energy, infrastructure, and utility applications.
• LS Schakelsystemen (Low-voltage switching systems) Switching systems for rail infrastructure that regulate functional switching of electrical energy flows within installations, ensuring safe, reliable, and controlled operations.
• LS Signaleringssystemen (Low-voltage signaling systems) Signaling systems for status information, control, and coupling with field equipment in rail and infrastructure applications. Includes wisselverdeelkasten (WVK), wisselaansluitkasten (WAK), control cabinets, and other signal and interface solutions.
• LS Stekkersystemen (Low-voltage connector systems with CAM) Prefabricated connector systems developed with joint venture Connectens, including the Compacte Aansluit Module (CAM). Enables quick, error-free, and reliable connections reducing field assembly time to minutes.
• OV Kasten (Public lighting distribution cabinets) Stainless steel distribution systems for public lighting control, featuring modular design with multiple DIN sizes. Protected by naturally ventilated RVS outer cabinet with IP65 inner distribution cabinet meeting latest grid operator requirements.
• Laadplein voedingskasten (Charging square power cabinets) Scalable power supply solutions for charging squares, interconnectable and scalable from 63A to 630A. Delivered plug-and-play with internal wiring, connection terminals, and cable strain relief.
• Grootverbruikkasten (Large consumption cabinets) Robust energy connections for heavy loads from 3x125A to 3x630A, designed for high power, safe energy distribution, meter integration, and industrial environments without own transformer.
• Laagspanningsrekken (Low-voltage racks) Low voltage racks for transformer stations and industrial energy distribution, ranging from 630A to 5,000A. Designed for safe, clear, and reliable distribution with modular and prefabricated configurations.
• Kabelkasten (Cable cabinets) Cable cabinets and outdoor installation cabinets for safe and reliable energy distribution in public spaces, infrastructure, and industrial environments. Standard versions up to 630A with robust stainless steel housing.
• Flataansluitkasten (FAK) (Flat/apartment connection cabinets) Connection cabinets for flat buildings and apartment complexes that safely distribute energy from the main electricity grid to individual apartments, reducing cable installation costs.
• Condensatorbankkasten (Capacitor bank cabinets) Capacitor bank cabinets for voltage stabilization in railway applications, specifically for transition points where trains switch between 1500 VDC and 25 kVAC. Supplied 36 units to ProRail for voltage locks on the Betuweroute.
• Plus-minkasten (Plus-min cabinets for tram lines) Robust plus-min boxes providing stable energy connections for GVB tram lines in Amsterdam, contributing to service continuity and safety in rail environments.
• Stekkerbare huisaansluitkast (HAK) (Pluggable house connection cabinet) Pluggable house connection cabinet developed with C&S Benelux and Connectens. Features plug-and-play installation, uniform and future-proof design, meeting safety and reliability standards.
• Energieaansluitkasten (Energy connection cabinets for logistics) Energy connection cabinets for fixed power supply at logistics hubs, enabling refrigerated trucks to connect directly to stable power without running engines or generators.
• Railkasten (Rail distribution cabinets) Rail distribution cabinets including wisselverdeelkasten (switch distribution boxes), wisselaansluitkasten (WAK), and assentellerkasten (axle counter boxes) for railway infrastructure applications.
• LS Spare Parts & Accessoires Complete range of spare parts and accessories for reliable and continuously available low-voltage distribution. All parts are designed according to same high quality standards as distribution systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serial delivery capability of 10-15 LS rekken per week
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connectens B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint venture between Odink & Koenderink and C&S Benelux, founded in 2021 following an innovation tender by Dutch grid operators. Develops smart connection solutions including the Compacte Aansluit Module (CAM) and pluggable Huisaansluitkast (HAK). Odink & Koenderink is a sister company to Connectens within the OxGreenfield/Staka portfolio.
• C&S BeneluxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-development partner in Connectens joint venture. Partnered with Odink & Koenderink to develop the pluggable Huisaansluitkast (HAK) and CAM (Compacte Aansluitmodule) smart connection solutions.
• Railtech BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Railtech BV to translate technical requirements for GVB plus-min cabinets into a manufacturable custom solution. Production took place in the Haaksbergen factory.
• DEKRAcoreTechnology or IntegrationExternal testing partner providing independent certification for Odink & Koenderink's CTF2 in-house test facility. DEKRA ensures the independence of testing for procurement and tender requirements, sometimes physically in the lab and sometimes via Teams witness sessions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hager Group: German/French family-owned manufacturer of low-voltage distribution boards, distribution cabinets and modular energy distribution systems. Closest direct competitor to O&K in modular LV switchboards and panelboards serving European DSOs and installers, with overlapping product families and a similar modular/customer-configured approach.

Emerging players

• Alfen: Dutch-listed specialist in EV charging stations, smart grid solutions and energy storage. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but operates in overlapping Dutch electrification infrastructure (laadpleinen, grid connections) and represents a comparable Dutch electrification story from a different segment.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with extensive LV distribution cabinet and wiring device lines. Competes with O&K in commercial/utility distribution cabinets, though stronger in building-grade products than utility-grade panelboards.
• Siemens: German conglomerate with a substantial Smart Infrastructure division supplying LV switchgear, distribution boards and rail electrification equipment. Competes in Dutch utility and rail tenders with broader product depth, including power distribution and rail signaling systems.
• Schneider Electric: French global specialist in energy management and automation with a strong low-voltage distribution offering (Prisma, Acti9, Okken). Competes for the same Dutch DSO and rail tenders as O&K while also offering EV charging, building automation and grid software at much larger scale.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish global leader in electrification and switchgear, and O&K's former parent (2018 after GE acquisition). Sells LV distribution switchgear, panelboards and grid operator solutions across Europe, including to the same Dutch DSOs O&K serves, but as part of a much broader portfolio covering medium/high voltage, drives and robotics.
• Eaton: US-headquartered power management company with a significant European LV switchgear and distribution panel business (acquired Cooper Industries and Holec, a historical Dutch switchgear brand). Sells directly to Dutch grid operators and industrial customers with deep product breadth.

Others

• Staka Holding: Sister company to O&K under OxGreenfield ownership (acquired together in 2022), continuing the infra business after the ABB divestiture. Closely related through common ownership and shared Dutch utility customer base; comparable Dutch specialty electrical equipment manufacturer.
• Rittal: German global manufacturer of enclosures, power distribution cabinets and climate control for industry. Enables O&K-style panel builders via standardized enclosures and busbar systems; an ecosystem participant and potential partner rather than direct competitor in finished distribution products.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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