J. van Esseveld & Zn.

What J. van Esseveld & Zn. does

J. van Esseveld & Zn., trading as Van Esseveld Geveltechniek, is a Dutch family-owned construction and facade specialist headquartered in Elst (Rhenen), Netherlands, operating since 1991. The company supplies and installs a comprehensive range of facade products for residential and select commercial buildings, including plastic, hardwood, and aluminium window frames (kozijnen), sliding doors (schuifpuien), folding walls (vouwwanden), conservatories and garden rooms (serres and tuinkamers), dormer windows (dakkapellen), roof windows, skylights (lichtkoepels/lichtstraten), and sun protection systems (zonwering). It operates its own aluminium production facility in Elst Ut, enabling custom manufacturing of aluminium frames, vouwwanden, and pivot doors using Aliplast profiles, complemented by a local carpenter factory for wooden sliding doors. Product offerings are sourced through a network of brand partnerships with Gayko (PVC frames), Aliplast (aluminium profiles), Solarlux (folding walls and balcony glazing), Harol (sun protection), Velux (roof windows and skylights), Keralit (facade cladding), Keje (insect screens and window decoration), and Pallazzo (verandas and garden rooms).

The business operates a horizontal segmentation model serving two main customer groups: residential homeowners (its primary segment, handling new build, renovation, restoration, and maintenance projects) and commercial property owners (shops, hospitality, healthcare, offices, schools, and stadiums) for folding wall and entrance solutions. Go-to-market is built around two physical showrooms (a 400 m2 flagship in Elst and a ~100 m2 satellite in Zeist), free in-home advisor consultations, online quote requests, and reference/word-of-mouth channels. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales bundled with professional measurement, custom manufacturing, and installation by Van Esseveld's own fitters, supplemented by recurring maintenance and repair services on previously installed products. Pricing is project-based (non-publicly disclosed), with quotes issued free of charge.

A separate affiliated construction entity, Bouwbedrijf Van Esseveld, handles general building services, providing a full-service cross-sell capability to facade customers. The company's geographic focus is the Midden-Nederland (Central Netherlands) region, where it is positioned as a regional specialist. It is organized as a VOF (vennootschap onder firma), a Dutch general partnership, with no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding identified.

Name

J. van Esseveld & Zn.

Legal name

Van Esseveld Geveltechniek v.o.f.

Website

https://esseveld.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Van Esseveld Geveltechniek is a Dutch family-owned facade specialist, founded 1991, that supplies and installs window frames, doors, conservatories, dormers, and sun protection for residential and commercial customers in the Midden-Nederland region, operating its own aluminium production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Products (Windows, Doors, and Facade Systems)

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK), Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Window frame installation
• Door and dormer supply
• Facade construction services
• Sun protection systems
• Conservatory and veranda building

Headquarters

HQ city

Elst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product sales and installation: Van Esseveld sells and installs a full range of window frames, doors, conservatories, dormers, and sun protection products. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with installation services. The company handles the complete process from measurement and design through production and professional installation.
2. Maintenance and repair services: The company offers ongoing maintenance and repair services for previously installed products, providing recurring service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Esseveld Geveltechniek v.o.f. supplies, manufactures, and installs window frames (kunststof, hardhout, aluminium), doors, conservatories and garden rooms, dormers, roof windows, skylights, folding walls, sliding doors, and sun protection products for residential and commercial buildings in Midden-Nederland (Central Netherlands). The company operates its own aluminium production facility in Elst Ut for custom manufacturing, bundles professional measurement and installation with products, and provides ongoing maintenance and repair services.

Product overview

J. van Esseveld & Zn. is a construction and facade specialist operating since 1991 in Midden-Nederland (Central Netherlands). The company operates two divisions: a construction company (Bouwbedrijf) and facade technology company (Geveltechniek). The facade technology division offers a comprehensive portfolio of window and door systems including plastic (Gayko), hardwood (De Grebbe), and aluminum (Aliplast) frames. The product range extends to conservatories and garden rooms (Pallazzo), dormer windows, roof windows, skylights, and sun protection systems (Harol). The company provides its own production of aluminum products including sliding doors, folding walls, and skylights. Additional offerings include insect screens and window decoration (Keje), balcony glazing (Solarlux), and facade cladding (Keralit, DecoWall). The company operates two showrooms in Elst and Zeist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kunststof kozijnen (Plastic Windows) Plastic window frames supplied by Gayko Kunststoff, available in NL116 profile series with wood-grain finishes and multiple colour options, sold and installed by Van Esseveld for residential homeowners.
• Hardhouten kozijnen (Hardwood Windows) Hardwood window frames from De Grebbe offering warm natural aesthetic with good insulation properties, available in custom shapes including round frames and frames with decorative moldings, for residential customers.
• Aluminium kozijnen (Aluminum Windows) Aluminium window frames manufactured in Van Esseveld's own production facility using Aliplast profiles, with thermal break insulation, moisture resistance, and elegant appearance. Includes STAR75 series, DecoWall facade cladding, and IDA interior doors.
• Schuifpuien (Sliding Doors) Sliding and lift-sliding doors available in Gayko Kunststoff (plastic) and Aliplast aluminium, including the Aliplast VG500 sliding system for 2-6 panels. Wooden schuifpuien produced in Van Esseveld's local carpenter factory.
• Vouwwanden (Folding Walls) Custom-made glass folding walls from Solarlux (SL81, Highline/Cero III series) and Aliplast (Panorama) that allow complete opening of living spaces, available in aluminium and wood finishes for residential and commercial applications.
• Pallazzo Tuinkamers (Garden Rooms and Verandas) Garden rooms, terrace coverings, and verandas from Pallazzo that can be extended to full garden rooms with transparent glass sliding walls, sold and installed by Van Esseveld for residential customers.
• Prefabricated and Traditional Dakkapellen (Dormer Windows) Custom-made prefabricated dormer windows installed within 1 day, plus traditionally built dormers, suitable for front and rear roof placement, for residential homeowners seeking additional space and natural light.
• Harol Zonwering (Sun Protection Systems) Comprehensive sun protection solutions from Harol including knikarmschermen (arm awnings), screens, uitvalschermen (outdoor screens), and rolluiken, available with manual or electric operation and smart home integration. Outside sun protection blocks up to 85-90% of solar heat.
• Balkonbeglazing (Balcony Glazing) Balcony glazing systems from Solarlux that create weather-independent outdoor space; glass panels slide inward and can be positioned left/right with optional child lock, for residential balcony applications.
• Keralit Gevelbekleding (Facade Cladding) Sustainable and eco-friendly facade products from Keralit made from recycled plastic resembling wood, requiring minimal maintenance and providing long-lasting appearance for residential facades.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Ongoing maintenance and repair services for previously installed window frames, doors, conservatories, dormers, and sun protection products, providing recurring service revenue from existing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prefabricated dormers (dakkapellen) installed within 1 day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gayko Fenster-TürenwerkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Esseveld is a dealer of Gayko Kunststoff kozijnen (PVC frames), offering the NL116, Life NL116, and Compact Classic profile series. Gayko doors and panels are also sold. The Gayko product line includes kunststof kozijnen, deuren, and spectral fine-structure foils.
• AliplastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAliplast aluminium profiles are used for Van Esseveld's own production of aluminium kozijnen, schuifpuien (sliding doors), vouwwanden, and lichtstraten. Products include the VG500 schuifsystemen and STAR75 series. Aliplast also supplies profiles for IDA aluminium binnendeuren and DecoWall gevelbekleding.
• SolarluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Esseveld installs Solarlux glas faltwand (folding wall) systems including SL81 and Highline/Cero III series. Solarlux vouwwanden are used in both residential and commercial settings (shops, hospitality, healthcare, offices). Solarlux balkonbeglazing (balcony glazing) is also offered.
• HarolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarol is Van Esseveld's sun protection supplier, providing zonwering (awnings), knikarmschermen (arm awnings), screens, rolluiken (roller shutters), and related outdoor living products. Harol's IO-homecontrol motorization is offered. Seasonal promotions (Voorjaarsactie) are run with Harol discounts.
• VeluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Esseveld offers Velux dakramen (roof windows), tuimelvensters (top-hung windows), and light koepels (skylights). Velux accessories including rolgordijnen (roller blinds), rolluiken, and zonne-energie (solar-powered) options are available.
• KeralitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Esseveld is a dealer of Keralit gevelproducten (facade products), including potdeksel (cladding) and sponningdelen (mullion/transom sections). Keralit products are made from recycled plastic and offer a low-maintenance alternative to wood. Colour samples are available free of charge.
• KejecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeje horren (insect screens) and raamdecoratie (window decoration) including plissé hordeuren, rolhorren, lamella blinds, plissé ramens, and day-n-night systems are sold through Van Esseveld. Products are suitable for plastic, wooden, and aluminium frames without drilling.
• PallazzocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPallazzo veranda's, terrasoverkappingen, and tuinkamers are sold and installed by Van Esseveld, who is the Pallazzo dealer for Midden-Nederland. Pallazzo has 20 years of experience with its own technical knowledge. A 10-year coating warranty is provided on aluminium verandas.
• De GrebbeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Grebbe hardhouten kozijnen (hardwood frames) are sold through Van Esseveld, offering a warm, natural alternative to PVC and aluminium.
• IDA (Aliplast)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIDA aluminium binnendeuren (interior doors) supplied by Aliplast are sold and produced in Van Esseveld's own workshop, offering steel-look aluminium interior doors with minimalist design.
• PolytecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolytec design deuren (design doors) and deurenbeslag (door hardware) are offered through Van Esseveld, providing a complementary accessory range for door installations.
• QuinlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuinline hefschuifdeuren (lift-sliding doors) are available through Van Esseveld as a premium sliding door solution.
• Alu-K (Blyweert aluminium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUsed for the Amersfoort villa project, Alu-K/ Blyweert aluminium Themis series frames were supplied and installed for a high-end residential project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kömmerling (profine): European PVC profile brand for windows and doors with an established Dutch dealer base supplying kunststof kozijnen. Comparable as an alternative system supplier to Gayko for the same residential PVC frame category.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminium building solutions manufacturer (windows, doors, sliding doors, curtain walls) with strong Dutch dealer presence. Directly comparable as a premium aluminium systems supplier that competes with Aliplast profiles used by Van Esseveld.
• Schüco Nederland: Major German/Dutch aluminium and PVC window, door and facade systems manufacturer with an extensive dealer network across the Netherlands. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying the same product categories (aluminium kozijnen, schuifpuien, vouwwanden) through certified partners.
• Aluplast: German PVC profile systems manufacturer with Dutch distribution and dealer partners. Competes in the same kunststof kozijnen segment that Van Esseveld addresses via its Gayko dealership.
• Deceuninck: Global PVC profile systems manufacturer with a Dutch subsidiary supplying kunststof kozijnen and deuren through a national dealer network. Comparable as an upstream supplier whose dealer model parallels Van Esseveld's PVC frame business.

Direct peers

• HAKO Kozijnen: Dutch specialist dealer/installer of kunststof and aluminium kozijnen, deuren and schuifpuien with showrooms across the Netherlands. Direct competitor for residential window and door replacement projects in Dutch regional markets.
• Kozijnen Totaal Nederland: Dutch kozijnen specialist offering supply and installation of plastic and aluminium window frames and doors across the Netherlands. Direct competitor for the same residential renovation and new-build kozijnen customer.
• Smits Geveltechniek: Dutch regional geveltechniek specialist offering aluminium and PVC facades, windows, and doors for residential and commercial projects. Closely comparable as a regional facade specialist competing for the same architect-driven villa and commercial projects.
• Winsol: Belgian/Dutch manufacturer and installer of aluminium and PVC windows, doors, verandas, and sun protection. Operates showrooms across the Benelux and competes for the same residential renovation and new-build kozijnen customer that Van Esseveld serves.

Others

• Bouwbedrijf Van Esseveld: Related construction company (Bouwbedrijf) linked to the Van Esseveld family, offering new-build, renovation, restoration and maintenance services. Comparable as an adjacent building envelope contractor that complements Van Esseveld Geveltechniek and shares customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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