Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers

What Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers does

Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers is a Dutch nonprofit foundation established in 1982 and headquartered in Geldermalsen, Netherlands, with the stated mission of preventing theft of two-wheelers by raising the security level of locks through independent testing and certification. The foundation operates the ART Quality Mark (Keurmerk), a registered brand and certification seal applied to approved bicycle, e-bike, speed pedelec, moped, scooter, and motorcycle locks. Locks are rated on a 1–5 star scale (ART 1 minimum security through ART 5 highest security), with the rating determined by attack-test resistance time and mapped to specific vehicle categories and insurance requirements.

All certified locks are independently tested by SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV, which subjects each submission to more than 20 standardized tests covering freezing, dust, corrosion, endurance, cutting, tensile strength, and attack resistance. The testing protocols are continuously updated by a technical committee composed of suppliers, manufacturers, the testing laboratory, the foundation, and insurance companies, ensuring standards evolve against emerging theft methods. The foundation is governed by a multi-stakeholder board including RAI Vereniging, ANWB, multiple insurance companies (including Bovemij and Unigarant), and SKG-IKOB itself, which uniquely acts as both board member and sole testing laboratory.

ART generates revenue from certification and testing fees paid by lock manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, supplemented by its board coalition. The foundation does not sell locks directly to consumers; instead, nearly all Dutch and many international insurers require ART-certified locks as a condition of theft insurance, creating a pull-through demand mechanism from insurers through retailers to manufacturers. The certification mark is rendered on-product as a seal displaying the star rating and a 4-digit approval number, supported by an on-product database lookup tool, a multi-language website (Dutch, English, German, French), and modest social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. The organization operates with approximately 5 employees.

Name

Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers

Legal name

Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers

Website

https://stichtingart.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting ART is a Dutch nonprofit foundation, established in 1982, that operates the ART Quality Mark — an independent 1–5 star certification system for bicycle, e-bike, moped, scooter, and motorcycle locks, required by nearly all Dutch insurers for theft coverage and recognized internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Lock Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAOAJ

Safety, Lighting & Security Hardware Manufacturing (Helmets/Lights/Locks)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Micromobility & Light Electric Mobility Manufacturing (E-bikes/E-scooters/NEVs)

Keywords

• Lock certification services
• Two-wheeler security testing
• Bicycle lock certification
• Theft prevention standards
• Security quality marks

Headquarters

HQ city

Geldermalsen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Lock Certification and Testing Fees: Manufacturers and suppliers of locks pay for testing and certification services. ART tests locks submitted for inspection, certifies approved locks, and grants use of the ART quality mark. The foundation is a joint project of RAI Vereniging, ANWB, various insurers, and SKG-IKOB, suggesting a multi-stakeholder funding structure. Revenue is generated from fees charged to lock manufacturers for the testing, certification, and ongoing monitoring of locks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers is a Dutch foundation that operates an independent testing and certification program for bicycle and two-wheeler (e-bike, moped, scooter, motorcycle) security locks. Locks submitted by manufacturers are tested by SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV using over 20 standardized tests (durability, weather resistance, environmental resistance, attack resistance) and, upon passing, receive the ART Quality Mark with a 1-to-5 star rating corresponding to attack-test resistance.

Product overview

Stichting ART Diefstalpreventie Tweewielers is a Dutch certification foundation established in 1982 that operates the ART Quality Mark system for bicycle and two-wheeler locks. The core offering is the ART Quality Mark certification service, which provides a 1-5 star rating system. Locks are extensively tested by independent laboratory SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV for durability, weather resistance, environmental resistance, and attack resistance. The certification spans five categories: ART 1 (minimum security for second locks), ART 2 (bicycles), ART 3 (scooters and mopeds), ART 4 (motorcycles on the road), and ART 5 (motorcycles at home). The organization also certifies specific lock types including frame locks, electronic locks with standard [E] and enhanced [E+] variants, and various mechanical lock types. The ART Quality Mark is recognized by insurance companies in the Netherlands and internationally as the leading security certification for two-wheeler locks.

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Products and services

• ART Quality Mark Certification (ART Keurmerk) An independent certification and quality mark system for bicycle and two-wheeler locks, graded on a 1–5 star scale reflecting resistance to attack tests. Locks are submitted by manufacturers, tested by SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV across more than 20 standardized durability, weather, environmental, and attack-resistance tests, and certified approved locks receive the ART mark with star rating and 4-digit approval number.
• ART Electronic Lock [E] Certification Certification category covering electronically operated bicycle and two-wheeler locks that have passed ART testing and received approval.
• ART Electronic Lock [E+] Certification Enhanced certification category for electronic two-wheeler locks that have passed ART testing for higher security applications.
• ART Frame Lock (Ringslot) Certification Certification category for frame-mounted bicycle locks (ringslot). Dutch insurance-approved versions require the key to remain fixed in the lock when opened (Nicht Abziehbare Schlüssel / Retaining).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 standardised tests conducted on every lock submitted for certification, covering durability, weather resistance, environmental resistance, and attack resistance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RAI VerenigingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAI Vereniging is one of the founding board members of Stichting ART. As a joint project partner, RAI Vereniging participates in governance and strategic direction of the foundation. RAI Vereniging represents the bicycle and mobility industry in the Netherlands.
• ANWBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANWB is one of the founding board members of Stichting ART. ANWB is a major Dutch roadside assistance and mobility organization, providing consumer representation and credibility to the foundation.
• Various Insurance CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple insurance companies are board members of Stichting ART and set requirements for ART lock categories in their theft insurance policies. They drive demand for ART-certified locks by mandating them as a condition of coverage for bicycles, e-bikes, mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles.
• SKG-IKOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKG-IKOB Certificatie BV is both a board member of Stichting ART and the independent testing laboratory that conducts all ART lock testing. SKG-IKOB performs over 20 standardised tests on locks submitted for certification, including freezing, dust, corrosion, endurance, cutting, tensile strength, and attack tests. SKG-IKOB also handles the certification and ongoing monitoring of lock quality.
• BovemijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBovemij is a Dutch financial services company specialising in mobility insurance. Listed as a board member organisation of Stichting ART on the website.
• UnigarantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnigarant is a Dutch insurance company offering bicycle and mobility insurance. Listed as a board member organisation of Stichting ART on the website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths8 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StichtingARTDiefstalpreventie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-art-diefstalpreventie-tweewielers

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