Vdl Agroproducts B.v.

What Vdl Agroproducts B.v. does

VDL Industrial Products bv is a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of industrial components for solids processing, headquartered in Eersel with regional sales offices in Willebroek (Belgium) and Villeneuve d'Ascq (France). The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the VDL Groep industrial conglomerate (~13,500 employees, €4.064B group revenue in 2025) and traces its operating history back to the 1989 acquisition of Heesen Technocom, becoming an independent entity in 2008 under its current name. Its product portfolio spans five categories: bulk handling (rotary valves, diverter valves, vibration technology, JACOB-branded pipe systems), air technology (fans, dust filters, cyclones, separators), fire protection (Firefly spark detection and suppression systems), explosion protection (Vigilex relief panels, flameless venting, suppression, isolation), and mist technology (the patented VDL UMID low-pressure nozzle system for cooling, dust binding, fire suppression, and disinfection).

The company's core technology portfolio is anchored by proprietary IP including the patented UMID tornado-inspired nozzle, the VigiFlap energy-saving check valve, the HT-S Easy Clean quick-release rotary valve, and the SIL 2-certified exCONTROL explosion protection controller co-developed with Atex Explosionsschutz. Products are ATEX-certified and TÜV-certified against EN 16985, EN 13849-1/2, and SIL 2 standards, creating regulatory-grade safety credentials for hazardous-environment installations. VDL maintains approximately 5,000 m of JACOB pipe stock — the largest outside Germany — and operates a webshop with over 7,000 articles, supporting rapid delivery across the Benelux and France.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of standard and custom hardware to OEMs, turnkey solution providers, and end-users across ten verticals (feed, food, wood, paper, plastic, metalworking, chemical, pharmaceutical, minerals, recycling), complemented by aftermarket parts and service. The go-to-market combines a regional team of sales engineers (assigned by product category and geography) with a self-service webshop and active participation in European industry trade shows including VICTAM International, POWTECH, WoTS, Milling Forum Europe, and HortiContact. Recent strategic moves include the 2021 acquisition of Perfect Systemen (specialty extraction ductwork) and the 2022 acquisition of Italian firm Olocco (food-grade rotary valves), alongside product launches in mist technology and explosion protection control systems.

Name

Vdl Agroproducts B.v.

Legal name

VDL Industrial Products bv

Website

https://vdlindustrialproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VDL Industrial Products bv designs and manufactures industrial components for bulk material handling, air technology, fire protection, and explosion protection, serving OEMs and end-users in feed, food, wood, recycling, and processing industries across the Benelux and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment / Solids Processing Components

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial bulk handling components
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Explosion protection equipment
• Industrial fire detection systems
• Mist cooling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Eersel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Components Manufacturing and Sales: VDL Industrial Products manufactures and sells standard and custom industrial components for bulk handling, air extraction, fire protection, and explosion protection. Products include rotary valves, pipe systems, diverter valves, vibration equipment, cyclones, filters, spark detection systems, fire suppression systems, explosion relief panels, and mist systems. The company serves OEMs, turnkey solution providers, and end-users in industrial processing sectors.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: The company maintains a webshop with over 7,000 articles and provides spare parts, maintenance, and commissioning services for its own installations and third-party installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VDL Industrial Products designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial components and complete systems for bulk solids handling, air extraction, fire protection, explosion protection, and mist/cooling applications. Its portfolio includes proprietary rotary valves (doseersluizen), switching valves, vibration technology, JACOB modular pipe systems, dust filters, cyclones, Firefly spark detection and suppression systems, exCONTROL explosion controllers, explosion relief panels, flameless venting, and the patented VDL UMID mist nozzle system. Customers are OEMs, turnkey solution providers, and end-users in feed, food, wood, paper, plastic, metal, chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, and recycling industries across the Benelux, France, Germany, and broader Europe.

Product overview

VDL Industrial Products is a leading producer of Solids Processing Equipment with five core product categories: Bulkhandling (rotary valves, switching valves, vibration technology, piping systems), Air Technology (extraction systems, fans, filters, cyclones), Fire Protection (Firefly-based suppression systems, spark detection), Explosion Protection (pressure relief, suppression, isolation), and Mist Technology (UMID patented nozzle systems for cooling, dust binding, disinfection). The company operates under the VDL Groep industrial family business umbrella and distributes JACOB piping systems through its webshop with over 7,000 articles. Products serve industries including Feed, Food, Wood, Paper, Plastic, Metalworking, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Minerals, and Recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Valves (Roterende Sluizen) VDL rotary valves (doseersluizen) used for airlocking under dust filters and cyclones, as dosing organs under screw conveyors, and as discharge organs for dry substances from silos; available in HT, HT-S, MD, VPR/VPS, RS, SF, UPR, BS/JKS, and Specials series.
• HT-S Easy Clean Rotary Valve Quick-clean variant of the HT-S valve with tool-less removable rotor, internally guided sled, safety switch, and chemically nickel-plated interior/exterior for food applications.
• Switching Valves (Wisselkleppen) — VDM, VPT, VPD series Two-way switching valves for pneumatic transport systems in blow and suction operation, with ATEX-certified options and materials including aluminum, nickel-plated aluminum, stainless steel 304/316, and hardened steel.
• Vibration Technology (Triltechniek) Vibration machines for transport, sieving, mixing, spreading, dosing, and dewatering of powders and granules, including indirect-driven leaf spring feeders, direct-driven feeders, electromagnetic feeders, and Horizontal Motion transporters.
• JACOB Piping Systems (Leidingwerk) JACOB modular piping systems for pneumatic transport including quick-connect span rings, tubes, segments, bends, fork and Y-pieces, transition pieces, inspection tubes, control and shut-off valves; food-grade line available.
• Air Technology Systems (Luchttechniek) Complete extraction system components including air locks, industrial fans, dust filters, Eurac pipe couplings, JKF piping, high-vacuum piping, horizontal cyclones, and separators.
• Fire Protection Systems (Brandbeveiliging) Firefly-based suppression systems for powder coating installations, filters and wet paint installations, plus spark detection systems and spark catchers for industrial process protection.
• Explosion Protection Systems (Explosiebeveiliging) Pressure relief via explosion panels, flameless venting, and silo relief valves; explosion suppression; explosion isolation via explosion barriers, quick-acting shutters, ATEX valves, and EX locks.
• VDL UMID Mist Technology Patented tornado-inspired nozzle mist system delivering ultra-fine homogeneous water mist at low pressure for dust binding, adiabatic cooling, fire suppression, and disinfection applications.
• exCONTROL Explosion Protection Controller SIL 2 certified control system for explosion protection with real-time status overview, remote access, and integrated analysis and configuration software; developed with Atex Explosionsschutz GmbH.
• Air Cooled Condensers Cooling Systems UMID mist system applied to cooling air flow to improve air-cooled condenser performance in steam and gas turbine power plants; can reduce cooling air temperature by up to 10 degrees C in hot, dry climates.
• VigiFlap Return Valve Autonomous working check valve that decouples both dirty and clean air sides of a dust filter during explosions with self-cleaning streamlined geometry that reduces filter fan load.

Quantifiable outcome

• VigiFlap check valve reduces energy consumption by reducing the load on the filter fan — the valve blade does not need to be held open by the air stream
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Oloceo (Olocco S.r.l., Italy)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022VDL acquired the Italian company Olocco in 2022, strengthening its position in the international bulk handling market. Olocco is known for high-quality food-grade rotary valves and diverter valves that complement VDL's philosophy of quality, hygiene, and reliability.
• Perfect SystemenstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021VDL Industrial Products acquired the activities of Perfect Systemen effective June 1, 2021. Perfect Systemen specialized in pipe and sheet metal work for extraction systems, with smooth bends as their flagship product for 25 years. The acquisition balanced VDL's standard product range with Perfect Systemen's specialty products.
• Feed Design LabstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Feed Design Lab is a research and education center for innovation and sustainability in the animal feed industry, with 115 partner companies. VDL Industrial Products is a partner, providing JACOB stainless steel pipe work and VDL rotary valves for the test factory's process line. VDL contributes to the center's practical research, training, and industry networking activities.
• Fr. Jacob Söhne GmbH & Co. KG (Jacob Rohrsysteme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1969Jacob Rohrsysteme and VDL Industrial Products celebrate a 50-year partnership established in 1969. Jacob manufactures pipe systems and VDL serves as its most important storage location outside Germany, holding 5,000m of pipe stock. VDL distributes Jacob products across the Benelux and France, providing technical consultation and rapid delivery. The partnership is described as a close friendship built on mutual trust.
• Firefly (Atex Explosionsschutz GmbH brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirefly, a brand of Atex Explosionsschutz GmbH, provides spark detection, flame detection, and quick suppression systems that VDL Industrial Products integrates into its fire and explosion protection solutions. Firefly technology features patented IR detectors responding to temperatures as low as 130°C, and specialized solutions for balers (BalerGuard) and shredders (ShredderGuard).
• TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein)coreTechnology or IntegrationVDL collaborates with TÜV for certification of explosion protection systems. The exCONTROL system and EPS+LSMK control systems for powder coating installations have TÜV certification, meeting standards EN16985:2018, EN50177/A1:2013, EN13849-2:2012, and EN13849-1:2015.
• Molinos AFAUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMolinos AFAU is a Spanish dealer for VDL Industrial Products, representing the company at the Exposolidos virtual trade show in Spain. The partnership extends VDL's reach into the Spanish market for solids processing equipment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fike Corporation: Fike is a leading supplier of explosion protection systems (suppression, isolation, venting) for combustible dust environments — directly comparable to VDL's Explosiebeveiliging product line serving feed, food, and wood processing customers.
• Nederman: Nederman is a Swedish specialist in industrial air filtration, fume and dust extraction, closely mirroring VDL's Luchttechniek (Air Technology) product line. Both serve metalworking, woodworking, and process industry customers with extraction and filtration solutions.
• IEP Technologies (Hoerbiger): IEP Technologies specializes in industrial explosion protection including suppression and isolation systems, comparable to VDL's exCONTROL and Firefly-integrated offerings. Both target the same combustible dust handling markets in Europe and globally.
• Zeppelin Systems: Zeppelin Systems (part of Zeppelin GmbH) is a direct competitor in industrial bulk material handling systems, including pneumatic conveying, rotary valves, and silo/feeding equipment for plastics, chemicals, and food processing — a highly comparable product and customer base to VDL Industrial Products.
• Fr. Jacob Söhne GmbH & Co. KG (Jacob Rohrsysteme): Jacob is VDL Industrial Products' core piping partner and also a manufacturer of modular pipe systems for pneumatic conveying. Their 50-year distribution partnership reflects deep product overlap; Jacob serves as both supplier and competitor in pipe systems.
• Schenck Process (SCHENCK): Schenck Process provides industrial weighing, feeding, and material handling solutions for bulk solids — directly comparable to VDL's dosing and conveying equipment across cement, mining, food, and chemical markets.
• WAMGROUP: WAMGROUP manufactures rotary valves, screw conveyors, and bulk handling components across bulk solids processing — directly comparable to VDL's core Bulkhandling product line. The Italian-headquartered group serves the same feed, food, and chemical industries across Europe.
• AZO GmbH: AZO is a specialist in pneumatic conveying systems, rotary valves, and bulk material handling for the food, plastics, and chemical industries — directly overlapping with VDL Industrial Products' bulk handling and air technology portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is a global incumbent in industrial air filtration and dust collection, providing comparable dust filter systems to VDL's Luchttechniek portfolio across food, feed, and bulk processing markets.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a broad incumbent in feed, grain, and food processing equipment, often specifying VDL components within turnkey installations. While much larger and serving overlapping customers, Bühler's processing plant solutions contextualize VDL Industrial Products' role as a components supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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