Velco Brandveiligheid

What Velco Brandveiligheid does

Velco Brandveiligheid is a Dutch fire-safety services company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, providing integrated safety solutions to commercial, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector organizations across the country. Its core offerings span four revenue streams: (1) fire-safety hardware sales including extinguishers, AEDs, detectors, and first-aid kits; (2) recurring maintenance and inspection contracts for fire extinguishers and emergency lighting; (3) certified BHV/EHBO training delivered through BVBN- and NIBHV-accredited programs; and (4) safety consulting. Training is priced per course (e.g., €199-€304 per BHV seat) while hardware and inspection services are delivered via recurring contracts, producing a blended transactional-plus-recurring revenue mix.

Operationally, Velco runs a national service organization staffed exclusively by its own personnel — explicitly no subcontractors — supported by an in-house advanced training center featuring realistic emergency simulations and VR-based scenarios (including a dedicated lithium-ion fire module), plus a digital customer portal (klant.velco.nl) for course booking and account management. Anchor enterprise customers include Aveleijn (healthcare, 10+ year relationship) and Remeha (HVAC, since 2012), alongside a high-volume SMB course business. In 2025 the company was acquired by Sweden's Presto Group (SEK 3.5B revenue, 2,200 employees, 135 European locations) and now sits alongside newly acquired BHVNederland (Oct 2025) and Vlampunt (Dec 2025) as the Dutch arm of a broader European fire-safety platform.

Name

Velco Brandveiligheid

Legal name

Velco Brandveiligheid B.V.

Website

https://velco.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Velco Brandveiligheid is a Dutch fire-safety services company, founded in 1969, providing certified BHV/EHBO training, extinguisher and emergency lighting maintenance, hardware sales, and safety consulting to Dutch commercial, industrial, and healthcare customers. Since 2025 it operates within Sweden's Presto Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAHAC

Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Fire, Life Safety & Building Compliance Services

SECONDARYIMAFALAD

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Keywords

• Fire safety services
• Emergency response training
• Fire safety equipment
• First aid training
• Safety consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldenzaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Products: Sales and maintenance of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), and first aid kits. Annual inspection and maintenance services for fire safety equipment.
2. BHV and Safety Training: Company emergency response (BHV) training courses including basic courses, refresher courses, team leader courses, EHBO (first aid) courses, and specialized training such as lithium-ion fire awareness. Training available in Dutch and English.
3. Emergency Lighting: Advice, installation, and maintenance services for emergency and evacuation lighting systems.
4. Safety Consulting: Advisory services including emergency plans (bedrijfsnoodplan), evacuation plans, crisis management, fire detection systems, risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E), and building usage notifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Velco Brandveiligheid is a Dutch fire safety and emergency response services company that delivers complete fire safety solutions to organizations, including inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, AEDs, and first aid materials, along with certified BHV (company emergency response) and EHBO (first aid) training courses delivered at their own advanced training center or on-site at customer locations. The company combines advisory services (emergency plans, evacuation plans, risk inventories) with equipment supply, maintenance, and training under a single integrated offering.

Product overview

Velco Brandveiligheid is a comprehensive fire safety and emergency response services company offering a multi-faceted portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, CO detectors, AEDs, first aid kits, emergency lighting) combined with professional maintenance services and certified training programs. Training capabilities are delivered through the BHV-Cursussen (emergency response training) division offering courses in Dutch, English, and sector-specific variants, including BHV Basic, Refresher, Team Leader, Head of Emergency Response, First Aid (Oranje Kruis and Rode Kruis), and Lithium-ion fire training. The company operates an advanced training center (Oefencentrum) in Oldenzaal featuring realistic emergency simulations, VR capabilities, and a BHV Escape Room. Recent additions include Zorg in een Box, a digital first aid training tool developed with partners. Consulting services cover emergency action plans, evacuation plans, risk assessments, and crisis management. The company has been expanding through acquisitions by Presto Group, now including BHVNederland and Vlampunt under the same parent company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Safety Services (Brandveiligheid) Complete fire safety service covering inspection, supply, and maintenance of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, AEDs, and first aid kits, plus fire safety inspections, emergency plans, and evacuation plans for Dutch organizations.
• Fire Extinguishers (Blusmiddelen) Fire extinguishing equipment including portable extinguishers and dry fire extinguishing systems, supplied with inspection and maintenance services for organizational compliance.
• Smoke Detectors (Rookmelders) Smoke detection equipment for residential and commercial buildings, compliant with NEN 2555 standards.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors (Koolmonoxidemelders) Carbon monoxide detection devices for safety monitoring in buildings with combustion appliances.
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Portable defibrillator devices for cardiac arrest emergencies, including supply, annual inspection, and maintenance services. Velco is an official supplier of Heartsine AEDs and accessories.
• First Aid Kits (EHBO Koffers) First aid equipment and kits compliant with Oranje Kruis guidelines, available in standard and customized configurations for specific organizational risks.
• Emergency Lighting (Noodverlichting) Emergency and evacuation lighting systems including advisory, installation, and periodic inspection and maintenance services.
• BHV Emergency Response Training Courses (BHV-Cursussen) Certified company emergency response training including Basic Course (1-day with e-learning or 2-day intensive), Refresher Course, Team Leader, Head of Emergency Response, and sector-specific variants. Delivered at Velco's practice center in Oldenzaal or on-site at customer locations.
• EHBO First Aid Training Courses (EHBO-Cursussen) First aid training courses certified by Oranje Kruis and Rode Kruis, including basic courses, refresher courses, and reanimation/AED-specific training, delivered in Dutch and English.
• Lithium-ion Fire Training Specialized training for handling lithium-ion battery fires, including awareness training, basic training, and refresher courses covering risks from batteries, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
• Safety Consulting Services (Adviesdiensten) Professional consulting services including emergency action plans (Bedrijfsnoodplan), BHV plans, evacuation plans, risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E), crisis management, building usage notifications, and lithium-ion battery safety advisory.
• Maintenance Services (Onderhoud) Preventive maintenance services for fire extinguishers, dry fire extinguishing systems, fire hydrants, emergency lighting, AEDs, and first aid kits on annual or periodic contract basis.
• BHV Oefencentrum (Training Center) Advanced training facility in Oldenzaal featuring realistic emergency scenarios with smoke simulation, live fire training areas, reanimation center with digital monitoring, and a BHV Escape Room for team training. Includes VR training capabilities.
• Zorg in een Box (ZIB) Interactive digital 3D model of a first aid kit enabling users to navigate contents and receive practical instructions for each aid item, integrated into BHV refresher e-learning programs. Developed with BHVNederland and MetaChef.
• Evacuation Exercises (Ontruimingsoefeningen) Guided evacuation exercises, both announced and unannounced, to test and improve organizational emergency response procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• AED with CPR increases survival rate from 2-5% to up to 90%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MetaChefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026MetaChef and BHVNederland jointly developed 'Zorg in een Box' (ZIB), an innovative digital tool featuring an interactive 3D model of an EHBO first-aid kit. The tool helps users understand and handle common health and first-aid situations. Velco Brandveiligheid is involved in deploying ZIB within BHV and EHBO training as part of the Presto Group.
• VlampuntcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Vlampunt, a leading Dutch fire safety company, was acquired by Presto Group. Headquartered in Baarn, Vlampunt specializes in consultancy, maintenance, and installation of active fire safety products, as well as safety training. Founded in 2007, the company has built a strong reputation for reliable and comprehensive fire safety solutions.
• BHVNederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025BHVNederland, a leading Dutch provider of safety training, was acquired by Presto Group. BHVNederland specializes in company emergency response (BHV), first aid, and workplace safety training. The company is based in Rijswijk and serves thousands of customers throughout the Netherlands. Established in 2010, it has grown to become one of the largest independent BHV training providers in the Netherlands.
• ZGT (Ziekenhuisgroep Twente)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023ZGT (Ziekenhuisgroep Twente) is a top clinical hospital providing comprehensive care from two locations in Almelo and Hengelo. Partnered with Velco and Serious XR to develop lithium-ion fire VR training, recognizing the growing presence of battery-powered medical devices and equipment in healthcare facilities.
• AveleijncoreOthersAveleijn is a healthcare organization providing care and support to people with intellectual disabilities across approximately 85 locations. Velco provides BHV training, evacuation exercises, and maintains fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and first aid materials. The partnership spans over 10 years with Raoul Evers as key contact.
• RemehacoreOthersRemeha is an international HVAC company with over 500 employees. Since 2012, Velco has provided annual maintenance of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and AEDs, trained employees as BHV responders, and organized annual evacuation exercises.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Presto Group: Swedish parent company of Velco (founded 1959, SEK 3.5B revenue, 2,200 employees across 135 European locations). Provides scale, capital, and cross-border fire safety know-how but does not directly compete in the Dutch SME BHV training market.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Smart buildings division of Siemens offering fire detection, voice evacuation, and emergency lighting systems. Comparable to Velco's installation and maintenance work but targeting large enterprise and infrastructure projects.
• Dräger: German-headquartered safety and medical technology company offering respiratory protection, gas detection, and emergency response training. Comparable to Velco on safety training and equipment, with deeper industrial and hazardous-environment focus.
• Chubb Fire & Security: Global fire safety, suppression, and life-safety services provider (part of API Group). Overlaps with Velco on fire extinguisher service, maintenance contracts, and emergency lighting — but operates at much larger scale and across many geographies.
• Minimax Viking Group: European-headquartered fire protection and detection company offering fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and detection services. Comparable to Velco's installation/maintenance business but with broader industrial and maritime exposure.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's smart buildings segment providing fire alarm, emergency lighting, and life safety systems. Comparable to Velco on the equipment side (fire detection, emergency lighting) though serving global enterprise customers.
• Johnson Controls: Global smart buildings and fire detection leader (including Tyco/Notifier/SimplexGrinnell). Overlaps with Velco on fire detection systems, emergency lighting, and integrated building safety but at enterprise scale far beyond Velco's mid-market focus.

Regional players

• C-TEC: UK-based manufacturer of fire detection, call systems, and disabled refuge systems. Comparable to Velco on life-safety equipment and training positioning, but serves the UK market and does not directly compete in the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• BHVNederland: Dutch BHV/EHBO training specialist acquired by Presto Group in November 2025. Operates from Rijswijk and serves thousands of customers across the Netherlands with company emergency response and first aid training — directly comparable service mix and customer base to Velco.
• Vlampunt: Dutch fire safety consultancy, installation, and maintenance firm headquartered in Baarn, acquired by Presto Group in December 2025. Closely comparable to Velco in customer base and core fire safety offering, with deeper installation expertise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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