What Van der Giessen Industrie does

Van der Giessen Industrie B.V. is a family-owned Dutch industrial engineering and fabrication company founded in 1996 by Wim van der Giessen in Werkendam, North Brabant. The company designs, manufactures, and installs custom production lines and components exclusively for the potato processing industry, serving enterprise customers across six European countries — primarily Industrial potato processors making french fries, chips, and other potato specialties. Its product portfolio spans the full potato processing workflow, including conveyor belts, flume systems, pump systems, transport screws, weighing systems, extraction hoods, dip systems, support frames, walkways, access platforms, utilities pipework, and spare parts for both own and third-party equipment.

The company's core technology centers on custom engineering driven by on-site 3D scanning of customer facilities, enabling seamless physical integration of components between third-party machines. Production is conducted in-house using advanced processing machines and 100% food-safe materials, with custom work fully assembled and Factory Acceptance Tested in the workshop before delivery. A network of electrician and crane subcontractors supports on-site installation across Europe. The company employs 46-48 craftspeople and operates two Werkendam locations, including the Beyerinckweg premises acquired in 2009. It also maintains a maritime subsidiary, Van der Giessen Maritiem, serving yacht, ship, and offshore markets.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based custom manufacturing, engineering services, assembly and installation, and spare parts supply on a quote-based pricing model. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with named customers including Farm Frites, Aviko, McCain, Lamb Weston, Clarebout, Agristo, Beyond Meat, Emsland, Wernsing, Peka, and Renewi. The company is privately held, has no external investment, and has operated continuously since 1996 with documented long-term partnerships spanning 9-15 years with key accounts.

Name

Van der Giessen Industrie

Legal name

Van der Giessen Industrie B.V.

Website

https://vandergiessenindustrie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van der Giessen Industrie is a Dutch family-owned engineering firm that designs, manufactures, and installs custom production lines and components exclusively for the industrial potato processing sector across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Potato Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Potato processing equipment
• Custom production lines
• Food processing machinery
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Factory assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Werkendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing: Project-based custom manufacturing of production lines, machines, and components for potato processing industry. Revenue generated from design, production, and delivery of custom equipment including conveyors, platforms, extraction systems, pump systems, and specialized machinery.
2. Engineering Services: Custom engineering and design services including 3D scanning, on-site surveys, and development of unique solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and facility layouts.
3. Assembly and Installation: Complete installation services including planning, infrastructure creation (stairs, platforms, railings), and on-site assembly across Europe and beyond.
4. Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts for both own-supplied equipment and third-party equipment, supporting continuous 24/7 production operations with minimal downtime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van der Giessen Industrie designs, manufactures, and assembles custom production lines and specialized components exclusively for the potato processing industry. Their offering spans three core services — Engineering (with on-site 3D scanning), Production (custom-built machines, conveyor systems, extraction, pumping, weighing, flume, and access equipment), and Assembly (on-site installation across Europe) — along with a portfolio of more than a dozen component products and spare parts for both own and third-party equipment.

Product overview

Van der Giessen Industrie provides custom production lines and components exclusively for the potato processing industry. Their offering consists of three core services (Engineering, Production, and Assembly) supported by 13 specialized product categories. Engineering handles custom design with 3D scanning for seamless integration. Production manufactures components including conveyor belts, transport screws, flume systems, pump systems, weighing systems, extraction systems, dip systems, landing platforms, support frames, walkways, utilities pipework, and spare parts. Assembly delivers on-site installation across Europe. The product portfolio covers the complete potato processing workflow from initial transport through final sorting, including material handling, access systems, weighing, ventilation, and fluid management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Custom design and engineering services for potato processing production lines, including 3D scanning of customer facilities and seamless integration design with existing equipment.
• Production Manufacturing of custom machines and components for potato processing lines using advanced processing machines and quality food-safe materials.
• Assembly Specialized on-site assembly of potato processing production lines across Europe with guaranteed on-time delivery, including planning, infrastructure creation (stairs, platforms, railings), and installation.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts for both Van der Giessen's own supplied equipment and third-party equipment, supplied to support continuous 24/7 potato processing production with minimal downtime.
• Walkways, Stairs and Handrails Custom-designed access systems for inspection, cleaning and maintenance work, providing safe and efficient access to machinery at height in potato processing facilities.
• Weighbelts In-line weighing and badge weighing systems for accurate measurement of potato product flows and production capacity tracking.
• Extraction Hoods and Exhaust Systems Custom extraction hoods and exhaust systems for removing harmful fumes, heat and steam from hot and wet product flows in potato processing environments.
• Dip Systems Systems for adding Sapp-piro and dextrose to sliced potato products to ensure consistent color and flavor throughout seasonal variations.
• Support Frames Custom erection frames for stable and durable setup of heavy process and food processing equipment such as sorters, dryers, slicers and blanchers.
• Landing Platforms Custom siding platforms for setting up process and food processing equipment, providing robust and safe working access for maintenance and inspection.
• Pump Systems Systems for pumping whole and cut potato products efficiently over long distances or to higher locations without product damage.
• Flume Systems Water-stream conveyance systems for gentle and efficient transport of potato products over long distances, especially with height differences.
• Conveyor Belts Durable conveyor belts for reliable and low-maintenance transport of whole and cut potato products without damage.
• Dividing and Lane Conveyors Conveyor systems for evenly distributing whole and sliced potato products across multiple production lines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Transport Screws Conveyor screws for efficiently moving whole and cut potato products in confined spaces where traditional conveyors don't fit.
• Utilities Pipework Complete pipework systems for connecting process equipment to utilities including water, hot water, compressed air, CIP water and anti-foam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Major factory replacement completed in 5 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Network of Electrical and Crane ProfessionalssupportingOthersVan der Giessen works with a network of professionals including electricians and crane operators to solve challenges together during projects. This network complements their in-house assembly capabilities for complex installations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment across meat, fish, and poultry with growing footprint in potato and plant-based processing. Provides full-line integrated solutions, contrasting with Van der Giessen's component-specialist model.
• TOMRA: Norwegian large-scale incumbent in food sorting and processing equipment. Listed on Van der Giessen's website as an integration partner; supplies optical sorting equipment into the same processing lines where Van der Giessen provides custom integration components.
• GEA Group: German global industrial machinery group with significant food processing and packaging divisions. Competes for the same customer capex with broader solutions but lacks Van der Giessen's specialization depth in potato-specific custom integration.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed food processing technology provider offering equipment and services for fruit, vegetable, and protein processing. Serves many of the same global food manufacturers with broader portfolio capabilities than Van der Giessen's niche focus.
• Heat and Control: US-headquartered global supplier of food processing and packaging equipment with strong presence in potato and snack food lines. Competes for capital budgets of the same major potato processors on broader turnkey solutions.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global plant and food processing equipment manufacturer with strong presence in grain, chocolate, and increasingly alternative proteins. Competes for major food processor capex with full-line capabilities that contrast with Van der Giessen's niche component model.

Direct peers

• FAM (Stumabo): Belgian specialist in industrial food cutting equipment including potato slicing and dicing. Operates in the same potato processing value chain with a similar component-supplier model targeting global food manufacturers.
• Peka: Dutch supplier of potato processing equipment and components listed on Van der Giessen's website. Similar size and Dutch base; competes for the same European potato processing customer wallet on complementary equipment categories.
• Kiremko: Dutch manufacturer of complete potato processing lines and equipment. Direct competitor with similar product scope (peelers, blanchers, dryers, fryers) and a comparable specialization strategy targeting the same European customer base including Aviko and Farm Frites.
• Tummers Food Processing Solutions: Netherlands-based manufacturer of food processing equipment with strong focus on potato processing lines. Listed as a partner/supplier on Van der Giessen's website, indicating close ecosystem positioning; competes in similar component categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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