Elzinga & van der Krieke

What Elzinga & van der Krieke does

Elzinga & van der Krieke B.V. (EVDK) is a privately-held Dutch manufacturer headquartered in Drachten, Netherlands, specializing in custom plastic products through injection molding and in-house mold construction. Founded in 2017, the company operates with 11-50 employees and runs an integrated production platform spanning product engineering, mold construction (matrijsbouw), and injection molding (spuitgieten) of thermoplastics and elastomers. The technical stack includes multi-component (2K/3K) molding machines, Moldflow simulation software, in-house CAD/CAM and rendering capabilities, and robotic automation supporting both single-piece prototyping and mass production runs. The stated mission is to make high-tech plastic knowledge accessible to Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMB/MKB).

The business model is built on full vertical integration under one roof: concept development, mold design, mold construction, and production are all performed in-house, which the company positions as a time-to-market advantage versus clients having to coordinate multiple vendors. EVDK serves three primary vertical segments—medical device manufacturers, technical/industrial clients, and consumer goods producers—with the SMB segment described as the primary go-to-market focus. Revenue is generated through three streams: injection molding production (hardware sales), mold construction (professional services), and product engineering/design (professional services). The company runs a direct B2B sales motion led by a small technical sales team (Wietse) covering the Netherlands primarily with mention of broader European market reach, and markets itself almost exclusively through a LinkedIn company page. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the operating geography is centered on the Netherlands with regional European aspirations.

Name

Elzinga & van der Krieke

Legal name

Elzinga & van der Krieke B.V.

Website

https://elzingavanderkrieke.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elzinga & van der Krieke is a Dutch plastics manufacturer in Drachten offering integrated in-house product engineering, mold construction, and injection molding (including 2K/3K multi-component) services primarily to SMEs across medical, technical, and consumer verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Mold construction services
• Product engineering
• Multi-component molding
• Custom plastic parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Drachten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Production: Manufacturing services for injection molding of thermoplastics and elastomers for both single-piece research/development and mass production runs. Revenue generated through production fees based on parts manufactured.
2. Mold Construction Services: In-house mold making capabilities providing custom mold design and construction for clients. Revenue from mold fabrication projects.
3. Product Engineering & Design: Product design and development services including concept development with customers, engineering, and industrialization support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Elzinga & van der Krieke (EVDK) designs and produces custom plastic products through in-house product engineering, mold construction (matrijsbouw), and injection molding (spuitgieten) of thermoplastics and elastomers, including multi-component (2K/3K) capabilities. The company offers an integrated product realization platform that covers the entire lifecycle from concept development, CAD/CAM design, and Moldflow simulations through mold construction to mass production, all under one roof.

Product overview

Elzinga & van der Krieke (EVDK) is an integrated plastic manufacturing company offering comprehensive in-house services. The company provides a unified production platform combining Product Engineering (concept development, CAD/CAM, render programs, Moldflow simulations), Matrijsbouw (mold construction with in-house mold making and engineering), and Spuitgieten (injection molding of thermoplastics and elastomers including multi-component 2K/3K capabilities). Industrial automation via robotics supports mass fabrication operations. The three core services are designed to work together as an integrated product realization solution, reducing time-to-market by keeping all capabilities in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Engineering In-house product design and development services covering concept development with customers, CAD/CAM design, render programs, and Moldflow simulations for medical, technical, and consumer articles.
• Matrijsbouw (Mold Construction) In-house mold making facility with a proprietary engineering department, enabling rapid prototyping and production mold development for custom plastic parts.
• Spuitgieten (Injection Molding) Injection molding of thermoplastics and elastomers using state-of-the-art machines, including multi-component (2K/3K) capabilities for both single-piece research/prototyping and mass production runs.
• Industrial Automation Automation of manufacturing processes through robotics integration, enabling efficient and consistent mass fabrication operations.

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

One partnership is on record.

• KeunstominorOthersListed as a related organization on the Elzinga & van der Krieke website under 'Zie ook' (See also) section, suggesting a business relationship or common ownership with Keunsto (keunsto.eu).

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mack Group: Family-owned custom injection molder providing design, tooling, and multi-shot molding services across medical, industrial, and consumer segments. Directly comparable integrated plastic contract manufacturer with similar customer mix and service model.
• Polivox: European custom injection molder offering design, mold-making, and production services across consumer, industrial, and technical segments. Directly comparable as a multi-capability plastic contract manufacturer competing for similar SME and mid-market OEM business.
• EVCO Plastics: North American custom injection molder with in-house design, mold construction, and multi-component molding capabilities serving medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable as a full-service contract manufacturer with vertically integrated product realization.
• Tessy Plastics: Custom plastic injection molder serving medical, automotive, and consumer product OEMs with multi-shot and high-volume capabilities. Direct peer in integrated injection molding services with similar vertical mix including regulated medical end markets.
• PTI Engineered Plastics: US-based custom injection molder offering design, tooling, and 2K/3K multi-component molding for medical, defense, and industrial customers. Direct peer in vertically integrated, multi-shot contract injection molding services.

Emerging players

• Proto Labs: Digital manufacturing platform offering rapid injection molding, CNC, and 3D printing services to product developers and OEMs. Comparable as an injection molding service provider targeting speed-to-market, though operating via a software-driven, distributed model rather than EVDK's in-house job-shop model.

Broad incumbents

• VDL Groep: Large Dutch industrial conglomerate with multiple plastics and contract manufacturing subsidiaries serving automotive, medical, and high-tech OEMs. Broadly incumbent in the same Dutch contract manufacturing space but operating at vastly larger scale and across many more product lines.
• NTS Group: Netherlands-based high-tech contract manufacturer serving semiconductor, medical, and analytical equipment customers with precision mechatronics and assemblies. Comparable as a Dutch integrated manufacturing partner for OEMs, though at significantly larger scale and with broader capabilities beyond plastics.

Regional players

• Stork (MHI): Former Dutch manufacturer with historical injection molding and plastics operations now part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Comparable as a historical Dutch/Northern European plastics manufacturing peer, though the business has shifted substantially since acquisition.

Others

• Keunsto: European organization listed as a related entity on EVDK's website under 'Zie ook', suggesting shared ownership or an affiliated business relationship. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elzinga-&-van-der-krieke
• Facebookfacebook.com/elzingaenvanderkrieke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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