VWS Nederland B.V.

What VWS Nederland B.V. does

VWS Nederland B.V. is a Netherlands-based designer, manufacturer, and servicer of weighing, labeling, and automation systems for the food industry. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Schaijk, Noord-Brabant, the company operates as a subsidiary within the Getra Group and employs 18 people whose combined industry experience exceeds 150 years. It serves enterprise and mid-market food processors across seven verticals — cheese, AGF, meat, poultry, fish, chilled convenience, and bakery — with systems already operational in the Netherlands, Belgium, England, North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand.

The core product line is fully developed and built in-house at the Schaijk facility, centered on the Octopus series of weighing and labeling systems (One for manual use; Ace, Max, and Max XL for fully automatic use) with capacities ranging from 65 packages per minute to 3,000 products per hour. These are complemented by the in-house Libra checkweigher and LP500/LP500-Twin/LPX500/LA400 labeling systems, plus distributed CAB barcode label printers (under exclusive Dutch dealership), OCS checkweighers using Wipotec load cells, Ceia metal detectors, and Ravenwood Nobac 5000 linerless labeling systems. A proprietary software stack — VWS Database Manager, Octopus Hub (central control of up to 128 printers), Cortex Central Management (network, user management, OEE monitoring, SQL production data), and Nexus label design software — sits on top of the hardware, with ERP integration capability to packages such as AFAS and RBK.

VWS Nederland generates revenue through hardware sales of off-the-shelf and custom weighing-labeling and inspection systems, proprietary software licenses and custom development, and recurring service and maintenance contracts (preventive maintenance, on-site service, telephone support, and TeamViewer-based remote diagnostics). Sales are quote-based with custom configurations and delivered through a direct field-sales motion from Schaijk for the Dutch market and a dealer network for international markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue is not externally reported.

Name

VWS Nederland B.V.

Legal name

VWS Nederland B.V.

Website

https://vwsnederland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VWS Nederland B.V. designs, manufactures, and services in-house developed weighing, labeling, and inspection systems plus proprietary software, primarily for enterprise food processors across cheese, meat, AGF, fish, poultry, chilled convenience, and bakery verticals in the Netherlands and internationally via dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing and Labeling Systems (Hardware Sales): Sale, installation, and service of weighing and labeling systems, including weigh-and-label systems, labeling systems, weighing equipment, inspection systems, and weigh-and-registration terminals. Both off-the-shelf and custom-made solutions are delivered.
2. Software Licenses and Custom Development: Proprietary software modules (VWS Database Manager, Octopus Hub, Cortex, Nexus) and custom software solutions developed in-house. Software can be sold as part of hardware packages or separately for ERP integration.
3. Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts: Preventive maintenance, telephone support, and on-site service by qualified service engineers and network/software specialists. Remote support via TeamViewer is also offered.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VWS Nederland B.V. develops, manufactures, sells, installs, and services industrial weighing, labeling, and automation systems for the food industry. Its core offering centers on in-house developed Octopus-series weigh-and-label systems, dedicated labeling systems, checkweighers, metal detectors, weighing platforms, and proprietary software modules (VWS Database Manager, Octopus Hub, Cortex, Nexus), complemented by custom engineering and preventive maintenance services.

Product overview

VWS Nederland B.V. offers a comprehensive portfolio of weighing, labeling, and automation systems primarily for the food industry. The product portfolio centers on the in-house developed Octopus series weighing and labeling systems (Octopus One, Octopus Ace, Octopus Max, Octopus Max XL) complemented by dedicated labeling systems (LA400, LP500, LP500-Twin, Ravenwood Nobac 5000) and third-party CAB barcode printers. Weighing equipment includes bank scales, drive-on scales, pallet scales, and floor scales with capacities up to 6,000 kg. Inspection systems encompass the in-house Libra checkweigher plus OCS EC-E and HC-M checkweighers and Ceia metal detectors. The company also provides a complete software ecosystem including VWS Database Manager, Octopus Hub, Cortex Central Management, and Nexus labeling software, all capable of ERP integration. Weighing and registration terminals (Octopus, R320, IT series) complete the product range, enabling customers to manage weighing, labeling, and registration workflows with comprehensive software connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Octopus One Weighing and Labeling System In-house developed and built manual weighing and labeling system for the food industry, featuring innovative software, advanced weighing and printing technology for product weighing, labeling, and order registration.
• Octopus Ace Weighing and Labeling System In-house developed fully automatic weighing and labeling system using advanced Electro Magnetic Force Restoration (EMFR) technology, with capacity up to 120 packages per minute.
• Octopus Max Weighing and Labeling System In-house developed fully automatic weighing and labeling system with capacity up to 65 packages per minute and optional integrated e-mark registration software module.
• Octopus Max XL Weighing and Labeling System In-house developed fully automatic weighing and labeling system for whole cheeses and boxes of cheese pieces, with modular stainless steel construction and capacity up to 3,000 products per hour.
• LA400 Labeling System In-house inline labeling system for applying pre-printed labels to various products, with dispenser tongue or advanced blow-off system.
• LP500 Labeling System In-house developed inline product labeling system with stainless steel construction, advanced blow-off or vacuum belt system for fast and accurate label application, and thermo-direct print at 300 dpi resolution.
• LP500-Twin Labeling System Twin labeling system with two printers alternately applying labels to packaging; achieves capacity up to 160 packages per minute for delicate products such as conference pears.
• LPX500 Labeling System Inline fully automatic labeling system with thermo-transfer printer featuring Ribbon Save function for reduced ribbon consumption.
• Ravenwood Nobac 5000 Linerless Labeling System Fully automatic C-Wrap Linerless labeling system for inline labeling of products, with linerless labels offering ecological benefits by eliminating carrier backing; can be coupled with Octopus Ace and Octopus Max for variable or fixed-weight weighing and labeling with e-mark registration.
• CAB Squix Barcode Label Printer World-leading barcode label printer from CAB suitable for standalone applications and network integration, ranging from unit labels to pallet labels.
• CAB Hermes Barcode Label Printer World-leading barcode label printer from CAB, exclusive to the Dutch market through VWS Nederland, suitable for various applications from standalone to network integration.
• Bank Scale (Bankweegschaal) Stainless steel bank scale for weighing loose products, crates, and bins with weighing range from 0 to 300 kilograms.
• Drive-on Scale (Oprijdweegschaal) Stainless steel weighing platform for floor installation for weighing pallets and other items, equipped with ramps for easy access.
• Pallet Scale (Palletweegschaal) Stainless steel weighing platform for floor installation for weighing pallets.
• Floor Scale (Vloerweegschaal) Stainless steel weighing platform for floor installation for weighing pallets and drums, equipped with 4 stainless steel load cells for reliable weighing results.
• Libra Checkweigher (Libra Controleweger) In-house developed checkweigher for applications ranging from simple weight checking to complete e-mark registration, featuring TFT color screen, removable conveyor belts, reject by airjet or flipper, and MID approval.
• OCS EC-E Checkweigher Compact OCS checkweigher with capacity up to 150 packages per minute, 8-inch color touchscreen, and Wipotec high-tech load cell for accurate and reproducible results.
• OCS HC-M Checkweigher High-precision OCS checkweigher with capacity up to 250 products per minute, 10.4-inch color touchscreen, Wipotec high-tech load cell, optional integrated metal detector, and IP69K Wash Down version.
• Ceia Metal Detector Ceia metal detectors available as standalone units on production lines or integrated combined with checkweighers for quality control.
• Octopus Weighing and Registration Terminal Windows-based industrial terminal with touchscreen for connecting weighing equipment with peripheral devices such as barcode label printers and scanners; network-capable with clear screen layout.
• R320 Weighing Indicator Weighing indicator for simple weighing applications featuring Auto Tare function and I/O interface, suitable for manual filling of products into boxes and crates.
• IT1 Industrial Weighing Terminal Stainless steel industrial weighing terminal for various static and dynamic weighing applications; available with standard software or freely programmable for customer-specific requirements.
• IT3 Industrial Weighing Terminal Stainless steel industrial weighing terminal for various static and dynamic weighing applications; available with standard software or freely programmable for customer-specific requirements.
• IT4000E Industrial Weighing Terminal Stainless steel industrial weighing terminal for various static and dynamic weighing applications.
• IT6000E Industrial Weighing Terminal Stainless steel industrial weighing terminal for various static and dynamic weighing applications.
• IT8000E Industrial Weighing Terminal Stainless steel industrial weighing terminal for various static and dynamic weighing applications, with various interfaces for network and fieldbus system connections.
• VWS Database Manager Software Proprietary software module for article and relationship management, label and barcode programming, order entry and printing of order pick lists, delivery notes, and CMR notes; connects to higher-level ERP software.
• Octopus Hub Software Proprietary software module enabling central control of up to 128 printers from an Octopus touchscreen operation terminal.
• Cortex Central Management Software Proprietary central management software for managing product data for Octopus-series weighing and labeling systems, including Cortex Central Network, Cortex User Management, Cortex Production Data Collection, Cortex Central OEE Line Monitor, and Octopus SQL Production Data; connects to higher-level ERP software.
• Nexus Labeling Software Proprietary comprehensive labeling software providing BIS Background Image Support for label design, editing tools, full Windows TrueType Fonts, and printing of ingredient declarations and nutrition tables.
• Custom Software Solutions (Maatwerkoplossingen) Custom software engineering service delivered by VWS Nederland's qualified network and software specialists based on consultancy at the customer site or at VWS Nederland's office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacities range from 65 packages/minute (Octopus Max) to 3,000 products/hour (Octopus Max XL) to 250 products/minute (OCS HC-M checkweigher)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVWS Nederland is dealer of CAB, a leading global producer of barcode label printers. CAB products (Squix and Hermes) are sold and supported by VWS Nederland in the Netherlands, which is the exclusive dealer on the Dutch market. VWS Nederland offers a wide range of CAB equipment for standalone applications, network integration, and from unit labels to pallet labels.
• OCS (Optical Control Systeme)coreTechnology or IntegrationVWS Nederland distributes OCS control weighers (checkweighers), including the EC-E model (up to 150 packages/minute) and HC-M model (up to 250 products/minute). OCS checkweighers feature Wipotec high-tech weigh cells and color touchscreens for easy operation.
• RavenwoodcoreTechnology or IntegrationVWS Nederland offers the Ravenwood Nobac 5000, a fully automatic C-Wrap Linerless labeling system for inline automatic labeling of products. The system can be coupled with Octopus Ace and Octopus Max weigh-and-label systems for variable or fixed weight weighing and labeling with e-mark registration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wipotec: German specialist in dynamic checkweighing and high-precision load cell technology. Wipotec weigh cells are integrated into the OCS checkweighers that VWS Nederland distributes, making Wipotec both a technology supplier and a competitor in the checkweigher category.
• Yamato Scale: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of multihead weighers, checkweighers, and linear weighing systems for the food industry. Directly competes with VWS on dynamic weighing and checkweighing solutions at large European food manufacturers.
• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision weighing instruments and industrial scales, with a dedicated food industry product line covering checkweighing, dynamic weighing, and metal detection. Directly competes with VWS Nederland's Octopus and Libra product families across the same European food processing customers.
• Loma Systems: UK/US-headquartered manufacturer of checkweighers, metal detectors, and X-ray inspection equipment for the food industry. Directly competes with VWS's Libra and OCS checkweigher lines and Ceia metal detectors at food processing customers.
• Bizerba: German specialist in weighing, slicing, and labeling systems for the food industry, with strong presence in meat, cheese, and bakery verticals that mirror VWS's primary verticals. Directly competes with VWS on multi-line enterprise deployments at European food processors.
• Ishida: Global leader in multihead weighing and integrated food packaging lines. Competes with VWS in the same weigh-and-label workflow for snack, protein, and fresh convenience food categories, often at larger enterprise accounts.
• Espera: German specialist in industrial weighing and labeling equipment for the food industry, with particular strength in meat, cheese, and convenience food verticals. Directly comparable to VWS in mid-market food processors across Europe.
• Sesotec: German manufacturer of metal detection, X-ray inspection, and foreign object detection systems for food and packaging industries. Competes with the Ceia metal detectors VWS integrates into its weighing and labeling lines.

Broad incumbents

• Markem-Imaje: Global provider of industrial coding, marking, and labeling solutions for the food industry, part of Dover Corporation. Competes with VWS's LP-series labeling systems and CAB printer offerings at food manufacturers requiring compliance-grade marking.
• Multivac: Global packaging equipment manufacturer offering integrated tray-sealing, labeling, and weighing solutions for the food industry. Competes at a broader portfolio level (often including upstream packaging) at the same enterprise food processing customers VWS serves with downstream weighing and labeling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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