Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio

What Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio does

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio (SBE) is a Dutch business association (vereniging) founded in 1974 and headquartered in Farmsum/Delfzijl in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It represents and connects over 120 member companies across the Eemsregio industrial cluster, spanning chemicals (Dow Benelux, Nouryon, Teijin Aramid, Nobian, Avantium), energy (RWE, ENGIE, Gasunie, VoltH2, Circtec), ports and logistics (Groningen Seaports), energy storage (GIGA Storage), and a long tail of industrial services and business services firms. The organization does not build technology products; instead it delivers advocacy, project coordination, stakeholder management, and networking services on behalf of its members.

SBE's core activities are organized around six working groups (HRM, Milieu, Maintenance & Projecten, Secretaresse Intervisie, Jong SBE, and others), three annual association events, company visits, theme sessions, and continuous engagement with regional and national government bodies. It holds formal representation in Nationaal Programma Groningen, Chemport Europe, Stichting EemsdeltaGreen, Toekomstregio NoordGroningen, Industrietafel Noord-Nederland, Stuurgroep Bevingen and Zonebeheerteam Eemsdelta & Het Hogeland, and maintains stakeholder relations with Gemeente Eemsdelta, Gemeente Het Hogeland, Provincie Groningen, Groningen Seaports, Omgevingsdienst Groningen, and several ministries. It also co-develops the educational Campus Eemsregio with Noorderpoort, Hanzehogeschool Groningen and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

The business model is membership-fee-based recurring revenue (subscription-style annual dues) with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is community-led: members are recruited through demonstrated value of networking, knowledge sharing and advocacy, supported by a small professional secretariat of 1-10 staff (including director, officemanager, projectmanagers and the Jong SBE secretary). In 2024 the organization rebranded from 'Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsdelta' to 'Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio' to reflect a broader regional scope, celebrated its 50th anniversary, and in September 2025 transitioned from long-serving director Frans Alting to new director Sten Wennink while adding a new projectmanager, Lynn de Jong.

Name

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio

Legal name

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio

Website

https://sb-eemsregio.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio (SBE) is a Dutch nonprofit business association founded in 1974 that represents and connects over 120 companies across the Eemsregio industrial cluster in Groningen, Netherlands. It delivers advocacy, working groups, events and stakeholder management for members in chemicals, energy, ports and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmsum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SBE operates as a membership-based association (vereniging) representing businesses in the Eemsregio. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees paid by the 120+ member companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio (SBE) is a business association (vereniging) representing and connecting more than 120 member companies in the Eemsregio region of Groningen, Netherlands. SBE delivers advocacy, lobbying, networking events, working groups, company visits, theme sessions, and stakeholder management for industrial enterprises in the chemical, energy, ports/logistics, and related sectors.

Product overview

Samenwerkende Bedrijven Eemsregio (SBE) is a business association that represents and connects over 120 companies in the Eemsregio region of Groningen, Netherlands. SBE does not offer a technology product; rather, it provides advocacy services, networking opportunities, and organizes collaborative initiatives between businesses, governments, and educational institutions. The organization facilitates business events, working groups, company visits, theme sessions, and lobby activities on behalf of its member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jong SBE: Young professionals network within SBE for networking, activities, and training for the next generation of industry professionals in the region.
• Groene Groninger
• De Groene Groninger
• Industrie Initiatief

Products and services

• SBE Membership (Lidmaatschap SBE) Annual membership in the SBE business association (vereniging), open to companies operating in the Eemsregio. Members receive representation, access to working groups and events, lobbying on regional dossiers, and direct engagement with government and educational stakeholders.
• Jong SBE (Young Professionals Network) Sub-brand of SBE aimed at young professionals working at member companies in the Eemsregio. Organizes excursions, training, and networking activities to retain talent and connect the next generation with regional industry.
• De Groene Groninger (Annual Sustainability Award) Annual sustainability award administered by SBE that recognizes member companies demonstrating outstanding environmental performance and contributions to the green transition in the Eemsregio. Recent winners include Circtec (2025) and North Water (2023).
• Industrie Initiatief Industry initiative program under SBE focused on industrial development and collaboration among companies in the Eemsregio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ companies represented in regional decision-making
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nationaal Programma GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE participates in the National Program Groningen, a major regional development initiative addressing economic transition, sustainability, and social challenges in the Groningen region.
• Chemport EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemport Europe is a collaborative initiative positioning the Northern Netherlands as a leader in sustainable chemistry and bio-based industries. SBE is a key partner in this industrial ecosystem development.
• Groningen SeaportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE collaborates closely with Groningen Seaports, the port authority managing the Eemshaven and Delfzijl ports. Joint initiatives include infrastructure development, sustainability projects, and workforce development.
• Gemeente EemsdeltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE maintains formal stakeholder relations with municipality Eemsdelta on operational and governance levels for regional development and business interests.
• Gemeente Het HogelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE collaborates with municipality Het Hogeland on regional development, infrastructure, and business support initiatives.
• Provincie GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE works with the Province of Groningen on regional economic development, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
• NoorderpoortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE partners with MBO Noorderpoort for vocational education and training programs. Joint initiatives include Campus Eemsregio and workforce development projects.
• Hanzehogeschool GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE collaborates with Hanze University of Applied Sciences on research, innovation, and talent development programs for the industrial sector.
• Rijksuniversiteit GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE partners with the University of Groningen on research initiatives, innovation projects, and the development of Campus Eemsregio as a knowledge hub.
• Campus EemsregiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Eemsregio in Appingedam is a collaborative educational campus bringing together VO Eemsregio, MBO Noorderpoort, and initiatives connecting education with regional business. SBE is actively involved in developing this campus.
• Omgevingsdienst GroningenminorOthersSBE maintains operational relations with the Environmental Service Groningen for permit and regulatory matters affecting member companies.
• Stichting EemsdeltaGreencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE participates in EemsdeltaGreen foundation focused on sustainability and green development in the Eemsdelta region.
• Toekomstregio Noord-GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE is involved in the Future Region Northern Groningen initiative, a collaborative effort to develop the region as a hub for energy transition and sustainable industry.
• Sterk Techniekonderwijs NoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE partners in the Strong Technical Education North program, working to strengthen technical vocational education and attract talent to industrial careers.
• Keurmerk Veilig Ondernemen EemshavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE is a partner in the Safe Business Certification program for the Eemshaven, promoting safety standards among port and industrial companies.
• Industrietafel Noord-NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBE participates in the Industrial Table North Netherlands, coordinating industry efforts for energy transition and infrastructure development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VNO-NCW: VNO-NCW is the largest Dutch employers' confederation representing ~185,000 companies nationwide. Directly comparable as a membership-based business advocacy and lobbying organization, but operating at national scale rather than SBE's regional Eemsregio focus.
• VNCI (Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie): VNCI is the Dutch chemical industry association, closely comparable to SBE's function for members like Dow, Nobian, Nouryon, Teijin Aramid, and Avantium. Both organizations serve as the collective voice of chemical producers and partner with Chemport Europe, but VNCI operates nationally.
• Energie-Nederland: Energie-Nederland is the Dutch energy industry association representing producers, suppliers, and traders. Comparable to SBE's advocacy role for energy member companies including RWE, ENGIE, Gasunie, GIGA Storage, and VoltH2, but operating at national level.
• MKB-Nederland: MKB-Nederland is the Dutch SME and entrepreneurship confederation serving as a lobbying counterpart for smaller SBE member companies. Comparable membership-association model with advocacy, networking, and government relations functions at national scale.
• FME: FME is the Dutch employers' organization for the technology, manufacturing, and metalworking industries. Comparable in providing collective representation, knowledge sharing, and policy advocacy for industrial employers, with similar function to SBE but national scope.

Others

• Kamer van Koophandel (KvK): KvK is the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, a semi-public business registration and support organization. Comparable to SBE in serving the Dutch business community with networking and information services, though KvK is governmental while SBE is private.
• Evofenedex: Evofenedex is the Dutch logistics, export, and customs trade association. Comparable as a sector membership organization serving industrial/logistics firms, including SBE members like Groningen Seaports, but with national focus.
• NRK (Nederlandse Rubber- en Kunststofindustrie): NRK is the Dutch rubber and plastics industry association. Comparable trade association structure providing collective advocacy and member services for industrial employers, relevant to several SBE chemical/manufacturing members but with national scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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