Haveman Edelmetaal En Alumetaal Bv

What Haveman Edelmetaal En Alumetaal Bv does

Haveman Edelmetaal B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialty manufacturer founded in 1951 and headquartered in Voorburg, Netherlands (Populierendreef 321, 2272 RH). The company performs electrolytic and chemical surface treatments on precious metals and aluminum alloys, operating from a single integrated facility on the Essesteijn industrial estate since its 1986 relocation, with on-site water purification supporting compliance and process consistency. It offers 14 in-house processes spanning gold, silver, rhodium, tin, chrome (decorative and hard), nickel, copper, bronze, anodizing (including technical aluminum parts for satellites), chromate conversion, passivation, polishing, blasting, and deburring, with treatment sizes ranging from 200x200x200 mm up to 3000x600x500 mm and lead times of one to eight weeks depending on process complexity.

The customer base is spread across yacht builders, jewelry manufacturers and restoration houses, electrical engineering firms, musical instrument producers, antique metalwork restoration specialists, and food industry processors, supplemented by private individuals (e.g., silver shoe plating). Haveman generates revenue through a quote-based, project-driven service model with no published pricing; customer intake occurs via phone, email, and an online quote-request form (launched in a refreshed 2023 website). Quality verification is delivered via FischerScope X-Ray XAN thickness measurement, optionally bundled with a Certificate of Conformity for regulated or precision applications.

The company is leadership-stable, with Marc Tuijp (Algemeen Directeur) and Tim Stokbroeckx (Bedrijfsleider) as the named executives, and operates with no disclosed parent, no external investors, no M&A history, no patents, and no geographic expansion beyond the Netherlands. There is no documented digital marketing presence, app, API, or AI/ML capability; competitive differentiation rests on seventy-plus years of process expertise and consolidated multi-process capability under one roof.

Name

Haveman Edelmetaal En Alumetaal Bv

Legal name

Haveman Edelmetaal B.V.

Website

https://haveman-edelmetaal.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haveman Edelmetaal B.V. is a Dutch specialty manufacturer founded in 1951, providing electrolytic and chemical surface treatments (gold, silver, rhodium, chrome, nickel, anodizing, etc.) for precious metals and aluminum to yacht builders, jewelers, electrical, music, restoration, and food industry customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Surface Treatment Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK), Jewelry Plating, Finishing & Surface Treatment (CRAKAIAI)

Keywords

• Electroplating services
• Metal surface treatment
• Precious metal plating
• Anodizing services
• Galvanic finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Haveman Edelmetaal B.V. is a Dutch specialist in electrolytic and chemical surface treatments of precious metals (edelmetaal) and aluminum alloys (alumetaal), offering 14 distinct processes including gold, silver, chrome, nickel, copper, bronze, rhodium and tin plating, plus anodizing, chromating, passivation, polishing, blasting and deburring. Services are rendered on customer-supplied components for both decorative and technical purposes (corrosion protection, conductivity, solderability, reflectivity), with quality verification via Fischerscope X-Ray XAN coating thickness measurement and optional Certificate of Conformity.

Product overview

Haveman Edelmetaal En Alumetaal Bv is a specialist provider of electrolytic and chemical surface treatment services for precious metals (edelmetaal) and aluminum alloys (alumetaal), established in 1951. The company operates as a single integrated service provider offering 14 distinct surface treatment processes, including gold plating, silver plating, chrome plating, nickel plating, copper plating, bronze plating, rhodium plating, tin plating, anodizing, chromating, passivation, polishing, blasting, and deburring. These services serve both technical purposes (modifying mechanical, electrical, or chemical properties such as corrosion protection, solderability, and conductivity) and decorative purposes (enhancing appearance). The company also provides measurement reporting services with FischerScope X-Ray XAN equipment for quality verification. Treatment capabilities range from small components (200x200x200mm) to large items up to 3000x600x500mm, with lead times typically ranging from 1-8 weeks depending on the process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vergulden (Gold Plating) Electrolytic gold plating service for decorative and technical applications on precious metals and aluminum alloys, with a 2-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 1700 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Verzilveren (Silver Plating) Electrolytic silver plating service for decorative and technical applications, with a 3-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 2000 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Vertinnen (Tin Plating) Electrolytic tin plating service for corrosion protection and solderability improvement, with a 3-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 2000 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Verchromen (Chrome Plating) Chrome plating service including decorative and hard chrome treatments, with a 2-week standard lead time (4-6 weeks for restoration work) and maximum part dimensions of 870 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Vernikkelen (Nickel Plating) Electrolytic nickel plating service for corrosion protection and wear resistance, with a 3-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 3000 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Verkoperen (Copper Plating) Electrolytic copper plating service for electrical conductivity improvement and underlayer applications, with a 3-4 week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 1350 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Verbronzen (Bronze Plating) Bronze plating service for decorative finishing and antique restoration, with a 3-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 850 x 700 x 600 mm.
• Rhodineren (Rhodium Plating) Rhodium plating service for high-reflectivity decorative finishes and tarnish protection, with a 2-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 200 x 200 x 200 mm.
• Anodiseren (Anodizing) Electrolytic anodizing service for aluminum to create protective and decorative oxide layers, including technical applications such as satellite components, with a 2-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 500 x 900 x 500 mm.
• Chromateren (Chromate Conversion) Chromate conversion coating service for enhanced corrosion resistance on aluminum and other metals, with a 1-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 800 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Passiveren (Passivation) Passivation service for stainless steel and other alloys to enhance corrosion resistance, with a 1-week lead time and maximum part dimensions of 800 x 600 x 500 mm.
• Polijsten (Polishing) Mechanical and chemical polishing service for surface refinement and mirror finishes.
• Stralen (Blasting) Abrasive blasting service for surface preparation, cleaning and texturing.
• Ontbramen (Deburring) Deburring service for removal of sharp edges and burrs from machined or cast parts.
• Meetrapport (Coating Thickness Measurement Report) Measurement report service using FischerScope X-Ray XAN equipment to measure coating thickness, optionally supplemented with a Certificate of Conformity (COC), providing quality verification for treatments such as gold, silver, tin, nickel, copper and rhodium plating.
• Schoen Verzilveren (Silver Shoe Plating) Specialized silver plating service for shoes, with an extended lead time of 6-8 weeks.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Technic Inc. US-based specialty manufacturer and applicator of precious-metal plating chemistries and processes. Directly comparable in precious-metal surface treatment know-how serving jewelry, electronics, and industrial customers.
• Uyemura International: Specialist in precious-metal electroplating (gold, silver, rhodium, platinum) and surface finishing for electronics, jewelry, and decorative applications. Direct peer in the precious-metal plating niche Haveman serves for jewelry and electrical customers.
• Hendor Surface Treatment: Dutch specialist metal finishing service provider offering electroplating and surface treatments to industrial customers. Directly comparable in product/capability mix (precious-metal plating, anodizing) and proximity to the Dutch market.
• Galvano de Boer: Benelux-based galvanic surface treatment specialist offering electrolytic finishes, including precious-metal plating for industrial clients. Comparable boutique service model and process scope to Haveman.

Emerging players

• Coventya (Element Solutions): European surface-finishing chemistry supplier providing plating processes and engineering support to metal-finishing shops. Adjacent as a chemistry/enabling partner rather than direct service competitor; comparable end-customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote plc: Global leader in thermal processing and surface finishing services including metal coating and treatment. Comparable outsourced service model delivering specialized industrial finishes with quality documentation; broader portfolio but overlapping customer types.
• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Division of Aalberts providing advanced surface treatments including plating, anodizing, and coatings for industrial customers across Europe. Overlapping capabilities but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Others

• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Global supplier of specialty chemistry and equipment for electroplating and surface finishing. Functions mainly as an upstream supplier to metal finishing shops like Haveman rather than a direct competitor, but defines the technical envelope of the industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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