van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V.

What van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V. does

van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V. is a Dutch family-owned precision metalworking contract manufacturer founded in 1989 by Ton van de Laar and headquartered in Someren, Noord-Brabant. The company specializes in high-end fine metal technology (fijnmetaaltechniek), operating a 10-machine park that includes DMG MORI 5-axis machining centers (DMU 40 eVo, DMU 65 monoBLOCK, DMU 50 3rd Generation, DMU 60 eVo linear), DMG MORI turning centers (NEF 400 V3), 3-axis vertical machining centers (DMC 63V, DMC 1035V), a WEILER PRIMUS VC conventional lathe, and a Zeiss Spectrum 7/10/6 plus RDS VAST XXT coordinate measuring machine. Tolerances of ±0.01mm are achieved, and the firm handles exotic materials for demanding applications.

The company delivers full-service custom solutions spanning prototype development — from hand-drawn sketches or CAD/CAM animations through to finished parts — and 0-series production. Customers include machine building, automotive, food processing, semiconductor, packaging, optical, medical, and government clients, served both domestically (MKB/SMB segment) and internationally. GTM is sales-led and direct: customers engage via the company website, the "Doe de check" inquiry form, phone, or email, with project-based custom quotes per specifications, materials, complexity, and quantity, often under multi-year arrangements.

Operationally, the firm is small (5 employees) and bootstrapped, with no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and no M&A history. Governance shows multi-generational family involvement, with Huub van de Laar currently handling recruitment and customer-facing communications. The company is a member of Brainport Industries and Metaalunie, embedding it in the Dutch high-tech manufacturing ecosystem in the Eindhoven region. Active social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) support top-of-funnel brand presence, while direct contact channels drive bottom-of-funnel conversion.

Name

van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V.

Legal name

van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V.

Website

https://vandelaarfmt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V. is a Dutch family-owned precision metalworking contract manufacturer (5 employees, Someren) offering 5-axis CNC milling, exotic-material machining, ±0.01mm tolerance metrology, and prototype-to-0-series production for industrial clients in machine building, semiconductor, optical, medical, automotive, food, packaging, and government sectors, domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC precision metal machining

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Precision metal machining
• CNC milling services
• 5-axis machining
• Prototype development
• Custom metal parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Someren

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom manufacturing services: Full-service precision metalworking for custom parts, prototypes, and 0-series production. Revenue generated through bespoke manufacturing projects for industrial clients based on their specific drawings and specifications.
2. Prototype development: Design and development of prototypes from hand-drawn sketches or CADCAM animations through to finished products for customers.
3. Custom device manufacturing: Production of custom devices that facilitate handling of small parts for customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek is a full-service fine metal technology (fijnmetaaltechniek) shop that delivers custom precision-machined components to industrial clients. Core work spans 5-axis CNC milling, turning of exotic and standard metals, prototype development from hand sketches and CAD/CAM animations, and 0-series production runs. Accuracy is guaranteed to ±0.01 mm through a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine.

Product overview

Van de Laar Fijnmetaaltechniek B.V. is a full-service fine metal technology company offering complete custom solutions. Their core offerings include 5-axis milling, exotic material machining, precision prototype development, and 0-series production. The company operates a machine park of 10 CNC machines including DMG MORI 5-axis milling centers (DMU series), DMG MORI turning centers (NEF series), conventional lathes (WEILER PRIMUS VC), vertical machining centers (DMC series), and a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine. Services are delivered through their high-end fine metal technology expertise, with capabilities for rapid delivery and quality assurance down to ±0.01 mm accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fijnmetaaltechniek (Fine Metal Technology) Services Full-service fine metal technology offering complete custom solutions including 5-axis milling, exotic material machining, prototype development, and 0-series production for industrial customers in machine building, automotive, food, semiconductor, packaging, optical, medical, and government sectors.
• Prototype Development Custom prototype creation starting from a hand-drawn sketch or CAD/CAM animation of the machining process, including extensive testing until the prototype is fully compliant with the customer's specifications.
• Precision Machined Parts High-precision mechanical components produced to customer drawings with accuracy within ±0.01 mm using DMG MORI CNC machines and verified by a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine.
• Custom Devices for Small Parts Handling Specially designed apparatus produced by the company to facilitate the handling and production of small precision components for its customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy tolerance of ±0.01mm achievable
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brainport IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Brainport Industries, a Dutch high-tech industry network representing companies in the precision manufacturing ecosystem. Brainport Industries connects and supports high-tech manufacturing companies in the Eindhoven region of the Netherlands.
• MetaalunieminorOthersMember of Metaalunie, the Dutch trade association for metalworking companies. Metaalunie represents and supports small and medium-sized metalworking businesses in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brink Group: Dutch precision engineering firm with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly for high-tech industries. Direct peer in fine-mechanical subcontract manufacturing.
• KMWE Precision: Dutch high-precision contract machining and mechatronics supplier serving aerospace, semiconductor, and medical OEMs. Closely comparable business model — multi-axis CNC precision work for high-tech industries in the Brainport ecosystem.
• GBO Innovation Makers: Dutch precision manufacturer offering CNC milling, turning, and assembly for high-tech and industrial customers. Direct peer in subcontracted precision metalworking in the Netherlands.
• Mikron Group: Swiss precision machining and automation specialist serving automotive, medical, and writing instruments. Direct peer in high-precision subcontract CNC machining for regulated industries.
• NTS Group: Dutch high-tech supplier of precision mechanics, mechatronics, and assembly for semicon, analytical, and medical customers. Direct peer in precision machining services for demanding high-tech OEMs.
• Dumaco: Dutch contract manufacturer of precision metal parts and assemblies for OEMs in semicon, medical, and machine building. Direct peer in Dutch fine-mechanical subcontract manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• VDL Groep: Large Dutch industrial group with substantial precision manufacturing and subcontracting operations across multiple high-tech end-markets. Broader incumbent with overlapping precision machining capability.

Others

• Trumpf: Global leader in machine tools and laser technology. Comparable in the precision manufacturing ecosystem as the upstream supplier of machine tool technology that underpins high-end CNC machining services.
• DMG MORI: Global premium machine tool builder of CNC turning and milling centers. Comparable as the original equipment manufacturer whose 5-axis machines anchor van de Laar's production capability.

Regional players

• Dinse Werkzeug- und Formenbau: German precision tooling and machining supplier serving medical, optical, and industrial customers. Comparable in 5-axis precision work but primarily competing in German rather than Benelux accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vandeLaarFijnmetaaltechniekB.V
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/van-de-laar-fijnmetaaltechniek-b-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/vandelaarfmt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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