Harcotom B.V.

What Harcotom B.V. does

Harcotom B.V. is a privately held Dutch B2B packaging distributor headquartered in Purmerend, Netherlands, operating for 35+ years under legal entity Besloten Vennootschap Harcotom B.V. (KvK 59201258). The company sells industrial and commercial packaging — plastic jerrycans (1L to 60L), PET and HDPE bottles and jars, plastic buckets, metal cans, plastic and steel drums (60L to 220L), 1000L IBC containers, trigger sprayers, caps and closures, and accessories — across eleven product categories with hundreds of active SKUs. A meaningful share of the range carries UN certification for the transport of dangerous goods, addressing regulatory requirements in the chemical and industrial liquids segment. The company has built a sustainability tier with 100% recycled PET bottles (Boston series) and 25% recycled PET bottles (MAX series), and maintains a Recycling page on its website, indicating participation in circular-economy positioning.

The business operates on a quote-based, sales-led model: customers request prices through the website (Offertelijst / Offerte aanvragen) rather than transacting directly online. Fulfillment is supported by a 15,000+ m² warehouse and an owned fleet of 12+ trucks, enabling direct delivery across the Benelux region. The customer base is segmented across three verticals: industrial and chemical (primary, anchored by UN-certified product demand), food and beverage, and pharmaceutical/cosmetic. Commercial activity is regional — Netherlands-anchored with Benelux reach — and is reinforced through participation in the Empack packaging trade show across consecutive years (Gorinchem 2024, Den Bosch 2025, Gorinchem 2026).

Revenue mechanics are one-time transactional sales of physical packaging units with no recurring, subscription, or licensing component. No public pricing exists; no revenue, headcount, customer concentration, or ownership data are disclosed in the available source material. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website, an email newsletter, and a single Facebook presence, with trade shows as the principal offline channel. The company has no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent company, no institutional investors, no M&A history, and no public listing, indicating an independent, owner-operated regional distributor.

Name

Harcotom B.V.

Legal name

Besloten Vennootschap Harcotom B.V.

Website

https://harcotom.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harcotom B.V. is a privately held Dutch B2B packaging distributor based in Purmerend that sells plastic and metal containers, jerrycans, bottles, drums, IBCs, and closures to industrial, chemical, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical customers across the Benelux region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Metal Cans (3411)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging
• Plastic jerrycans
• IBC containers
• Recycled PET bottles
• UN certified drums

Headquarters

HQ city

Purmerend

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Sales: Harcotom generates revenue through the sale of industrial packaging products including plastic jerrycans, bottles, jars, buckets, steel and plastic barrels, IBC containers, sprayers, caps, and accessories. Products are sold directly to B2B customers with quote-based pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harcotom B.V. manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of industrial plastic and metal packaging products—including plastic jerrycans, PET and HDPE bottles and jars, buckets, cans, plastic and steel drums, 1000-liter IBC containers, sprayers, caps, and accessories—from its 15,000+ m² warehouse in Purmerend, Netherlands, serving B2B customers across the Benelux region with quote-based pricing and own-fleet delivery.

Product overview

Harcotom B.V. is a Dutch packaging company (Verpakkingen) based in Purmerend, offering a comprehensive range of plastic and metal packaging solutions. The product portfolio consists of eleven main categories: Kunststof Jerrycans (plastic jerrycans from 1L to 60L including UN-certified versions), PET Flessen en Potten (PET bottles and jars including recycled content options), Kunststof Flessen en Potten (HDPE plastic containers), Kunststof Emmers (plastic buckets), Blikken (metal cans), Kunststof Vaten (plastic drums), Stalen Vaten (steel drums from 60L to 220L), IBC 1000 liter (intermediate bulk containers), Sprayers (trigger sprayers), Doppen (caps and closures), and Toebehoren (accessories). The company emphasizes sustainability with products made from recycled PET materials and participates in recycling initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kunststof Jerrycans (Plastic Jerrycans) Plastic jerrycans in sizes from 1L to 60L, including UN-certified versions for dangerous goods transport, Baan series, HARC series, and lightweight options for B2B industrial customers.
• PET Bottles and Jars PET bottles and jars including Boston series, MAX series with recycled content, RON series, and spray bottles, with capacities from 100ml to 5 liters for B2B customers in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
• Kunststof Flessen en Potten (Plastic Bottles and Jars) HDPE plastic bottles and jars including J-Cap series, dose bottles, cylindrical wide containers, C87 series, and sauce bottles, in sizes from 60ml to 1000ml for B2B packaging buyers.
• Kunststof Emmers (Plastic Buckets) Plastic buckets in various sizes and configurations for industrial and consumer B2B applications.
• Blikken (Metal Cans) Metal cans for various B2B packaging applications.
• Kunststof Vaten (Plastic Drums) Plastic drums including UN-certified versions for hazardous materials transport, serving B2B industrial and chemical customers.
• Stalen Vaten (Steel Drums) Steel drums including bondel drums (60L, 216L) and lid drums (212L, 216L) with optional reinforcement ribs, various coatings, and UN certification, with 50+ different variants typically in stock.
• IBC 1000 liter Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) of 1000 liters with various pallet options (wooden, plastic, combi) and UN certification available for B2B bulk liquid storage and transport customers.
• Sprayers Trigger sprayers including Vella series, SP series, and O series, compatible with various bottle neck sizes (28/400 and 28/410) for B2B packaging customers.
• Doppen (Caps and Closures) Caps and closures including J-Cap, hinged caps with membrane, tethered caps, pour spouts, and DIN standard caps in various colors for B2B packaging customers.
• Toebehoren (Accessories) Packaging accessories including dispenser pumps, cap keys for IBCs and drums, tap caps, and tap accessories for B2B packaging customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide product range with 50+ different steel barrels in stock and hundreds of plastic packaging options

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered manufacturer of IBCs and industrial packaging with a strong European footprint and UN-certified product lines — directly comparable to Harcotom's IBC 1000L, steel drum, and jerrycan offerings for chemical and industrial buyers.
• CurTec: Netherlands-based manufacturer of plastic drums, pails, and IBCs serving industrial, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers — closely matching Harcotom's HDPE/plastic drum portfolio and overlapping on UN-certified hazmat applications.
• Veriplast: Dutch producer of plastic packaging including jerrycans, drums, and bottles — a directly comparable Benelux peer competing in the same product categories (jerrycans, drums, bottles) and serving overlapping industrial and chemical customers.
• Plastic Bottle Supplies Ltd: UK-based plastic packaging distributor supplying bottles, jerrycans, drums, caps, and sprayers to industrial customers — a like-for-like European regional peer to Harcotom's catalog and quote-based sales model.
• Nefab: Swedish-founded global engineered packaging company offering UN-certified industrial packaging, drums, and IBCs alongside packaging engineering services — overlapping with Harcotom's hazmat-certified portfolio and industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: US-listed global industrial packaging company producing steel drums, plastic drums, IBCs, and containerboard — directly overlapping with Harcotom's steel drum, plastic drum, and IBC categories and competing for the same chemical and industrial customers in Europe.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging manufacturer and reconditioner with deep portfolios in steel drums, plastic drums, IBCs, and jerrycans — including UN-certified hazmat offerings — competing head-on with Harcotom's bulk packaging categories across the same chemical/industrial buyer base.
• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier offering plastic and metal containers, closures, and jerrycans to industrial and consumer goods customers — comparable breadth to Harcotom across jerrycans, bottles, jars, and caps with significantly larger scale.
• TricorBraun: Large North American-based packaging distributor with a broad rigid plastic and metal container portfolio serving industrial customers — analogous distribution-plus-product model to Harcotom's quote-based B2B catalog approach.

Emerging players

• Time Technoplast Ltd: India-headquartered manufacturer of plastic packaging including drums, jerrycans, and IBCs with growing European presence — overlapping product categories with Harcotom's plastic drums and jerrycans, particularly in industrial and chemical applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harcotom-b.v.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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