Koninklijke Van Twist B.v.

What Koninklijke Van Twist B.v. does

Koninklijke Van Twist B.v. is a sixth-generation, family-owned Dutch specialist in emergency power systems, sustainable (nood)stroom solutions, and combustion engines, headquartered in Dordrecht with subsidiaries in Aartselaar (Belgium) and Bickenbach (Germany). The company has operated continuously since 1836 and serves enterprise and public-sector customers across datacenters, healthcare, logistics, government, marine, construction, and energy in the Benelux and, increasingly, Germany.

The core offering combines hardware and lifecycle services. On the hardware side, KVT distributes Rehlko (formerly Kohler/SDMO) generatorsets from 2.5 to 4,500 kVA under an exclusive Dutch arrangement (since 2021) and sells Perkins industrial diesel motors, generator motors, and marine motors under one of the world's oldest Perkins distributorships (since 1936). Distinctively, KVT has self-developed gas motors for over 40 years (natural gas, biogas, propane, on Perkins blocks) and launched a proprietary hydrogen combustion engine in 2020 (E70SI H2, 91 kW) targeting off-grid construction and EV charging applications. System-level offerings include microgrids combining BESS, generators, PV, and intelligent energy management, plus integrated WASP-branded fuel installations with redundant pumping and PLC control. Service and maintenance are brand-independent and cover more than 3,000 emergency power installations across the Benelux with a 4-hour response time, supported by SCIOS-certified inspections (Scope 4 and 7c), motor overhauls up to 3,300 kVA, and an in-house training center.

The revenue model is anchored in capital equipment sales, recurring maintenance contracts, parts, and engineering services. Go-to-market combines a direct enterprise field-sales force organized by product line (Emergency Power, Microgrids/Gas Engines/CHP, Rehlko/Generator Sales, Perkins/Engine Sales, Marine, and Aftersales) with exclusive distribution of Rehlko and Perkins, and dealer networks for Seakeeper, Max-Power, EJ Bowman, and Powerheat. Reported revenue is 56+ million euros with 150+ employees. Certifications (VCA**, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SCIOS, BRL SIKB 7800/KIWA) are mandatory for serving Dutch regulated customers and reinforce switching costs on the installed base.

Name

Koninklijke Van Twist B.v.

Legal name

Koninklijke Van Twist B.v.

Website

https://kvt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Koninklijke Van Twist is a sixth-generation, family-owned Dutch specialist in emergency power systems, generatorsets (diesel, gas, hydrogen), microgrids, and combustion engines, serving datacenter, healthcare, logistics, government, and marine customers across the Benelux and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Power Generation Systems

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities) (EUACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency & Standby Diesel Generator Power (Critical Facilities) (EUACACAH), Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Emergency power generatorsets
• Combustion engine distribution
• Microgrid energy systems
• Marine propulsion equipment
• Power systems maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Generatorsets and Aggregates Sales: Sale of diesel, gas, hydrogen, and mobile generatorsets ranging from 2.5 to 4,500 kVA. Both standard and custom-built units. Exclusive distributor of Rehlko (formerly SDMO/Kohler) generatorsets.
2. Perkins Diesel and Gas Motor Sales: Sale of Perkins industrial diesel motors (7.5–597 kW), generator motors (4.7–500 kWe), and marine motors (11–218 kW auxiliary, 64 kW propulsion). Includes Open Power Units (OPU/IOPU) and ElectropaK packages.
3. Marine Products: Sale of Seakeeper gyrostabilizers, Perkins Marine motors, Max-Power bow thrusters, and EJ Bowman heat exchangers/oil coolers.
4. Parts and Components: Sale of genuine replacement parts for Rehlko, Perkins, EJ Bowman, and Powerheat products. Parts sold for aggregates and combustion engines.
5. Emergency Power Maintenance and Service: Brand-independent maintenance, inspection, repair, and revision of emergency power installations. Over 3,000 installations under management. Services include preventive and corrective maintenance, SCIOS inspections (Scope 4 and 7c), motor revision, and 24/7 emergency service with 4-hour response in Benelux.
6. Perkins Service and Maintenance: Perkins-specific service including repair, maintenance, and revision of Perkins combustion engines. Official Perkins distributor since 1936 with trained technicians.
7. Training Services: In-house training center offering courses on generatorsets, combustion engines, control panels, and controllers including Rehlko APM403 and APM802. Training covers test running, basic emergency power systems, and mobile generatorset maintenance.
8. Custom-Built Generatorsets: Tailor-made generatorsets designed to customer specifications for power, noise reduction, emissions, control systems, dimensions, and extras. Focus on land installations only.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Koninklijke Van Twist designs, assembles, distributes, and services emergency power generatorsets and combustion engines (diesel, gas, hydrogen) for mission-critical facilities such as datacenters, hospitals, airports, and logistics centers. The company is the exclusive distributor of Rehlko generatorsets and one of the world's oldest Perkins distributors, complemented by self-developed gas and hydrogen motor technology, microgrid systems with battery storage, marine propulsion products, and a brand-independent maintenance service managing 3,000+ installations across the Benelux.

Product overview

Koninklijke Van Twist is a total specialist in emergency power systems and sustainable, grid-independent power solutions, operating since 1836. The product portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) Generatorsets and combustion motors — including Rehlko diesel generators (2.5–4,500 kVA), self-developed gas generators (56–162 kVA, on Perkins block), self-developed hydrogen generators (100–200 kVA), mobile generators, and custom-build solutions; (2) Perkins combustion motors — industrial diesel motors (7.5–597 kW) and generator motors (4.7–500 kWe) available as standalone or Open Power Units; and (3) Marine products — Seakeeper gyrostabilizers, Perkins Marine motors (11–218 kW auxiliary, 64 kW propulsion), Max-Power bow thrusters (35–600 kgf), and EJ Bowman heat exchangers. Supporting services include brand-independent NSA maintenance (3,000+ installations managed), SCIOS inspections (Scopes 4, 7c), motor overhauls, in-house training, and Perkins factory service. The company also distributes genuine spare parts for Perkins, Rehlko, EJ Bowman, and Powerheat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rehlko Diesel Aggregaten Rehlko diesel generatorsets (2.5–4,500 kVA) in open and closed configurations, applied in hospitals, data centers, production facilities, and government buildings for emergency and continuous power.
• Gas Aggregaten (Aardgas, Biogas, Propaan) Self-developed gas generatorsets ranging from 56 to 162 kVA, built on a Perkins industrial gas motor base, configurable for natural gas, biogas, and propane (LPG). Deployed as sustainable continuous power for microgrids, peak shaving, and combined heat and power (CHP).
• Waterstof Aggregaten Self-designed and built hydrogen-driven generatorsets, rated 100 and 200 kVA, deployed for off-grid project locations, construction sites, and charging squares with insufficient grid capacity.
• Rehlko Mobiele Aggregaten Mobile diesel and petrol generatorsets from Rehlko, rated 3 to 15 kVA, with a compact design suitable for construction sites, festivals, fairs, and markets.
• Maatwerk Aggregaten Fully custom-designed and built generatorsets tailored to specific technical requirements, application, and working environment, including custom power, noise reduction, emission requirements, control systems, dimensions, and extras.
• Perkins Industriële Dieselmotoren Perkins industrial diesel motors available as standalone engines or Open Power Units (OPU/IOPU), ranging from 7.5 to 597 kW, EU Stage V emission compliant, HVO100 approved.
• Perkins Generatormotoren Perkins ElectropaK generator motors for generatorset drive, ranging from 4.7 to 500 kWe, HVO approved, designed for both continuous and standby applications, with integrated cooling and EU Stage V aftertreatment system.
• Perkins Marine Scheepsmotoren Perkins Marine auxiliary diesel motors (11–218 kW) and propulsion motors (64 kW) for sail yachts, fishing boats, dredgers, yachts, ferries, tugs, and commercial vessels, known for reliability and fuel efficiency.
• Gasmotoren Self-developed gas motors built on Perkins motor blocks for over 40 years, available in natural gas, biogas, and propane (LPG) configurations. Ideal for sustainable power supply at construction sites and charging squares with insufficient grid capacity and peak loads.
• Waterstofmotoren Self-developed hydrogen combustion motors (E70SI H2, 91kW), virtually zero NOx and CO2 emissions, competitively priced, minimum 48,000-hour lifespan, maintenance intervals comparable to gas motors, ideal for off-grid construction sites and charging squares.
• Seakeeper Gyrostabilisatie Seakeeper gyro stabilizers and trim stabilization products for boats from 7 to 30 meters. Seakeeper Ride trim stabilization system available for motorboats from 5 to 11 meters.
• Max-Power Boeg- en Hekschroeven Max-Power tunnel and retractable bow thrusters (35–600 kgf) for motor yachts and sail yachts from 5 to 26 meters, enabling easier maneuvering and docking.
• EJ Bowman Koelers & Warmtewisselaars EJ Bowman heat exchangers and oil coolers including intercoolers, marine motor coolers, transmission oil coolers, fuel coolers, charge air coolers, exhaust gas heat exchangers, shell & tube heat exchangers, and hydraulic oil coolers for marine, power generation, and industrial applications.
• Noodstroomvoorziening (Emergency Power System) Complete emergency power systems including diesel, gas, or hydrogen-powered generators, design, assembly, placement, inspection, maintenance, and repair. Applied in hospitals, data centers, airports, government, and industry.
• Microgrids Custom-designed microgrid solutions combining battery energy storage systems (BESS), diesel/gas generators, PV panels, and intelligent energy management systems for net-independent power supply in congestion areas.
• Brandstofinstallaties (Fuel Installations) Fuel supply and management systems for emergency power installations, including redundant pumping systems, double-walled piping, redundant PLC control, WASP fuel filtration systems, real-time monitoring and alarm alerts, integrated with datacenter management platforms.
• NSA Onderhoud (Emergency Power Maintenance) Brand-independent maintenance service for all brands, types, and model years of emergency power generators, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, mandatory certifications, and revisions, with 4-hour response time within Benelux.
• SCIOS Inspecties SCIOS-certified inspections covering combustion motors (Scope 4), fuel and oil supply lines (Scope 7c), and annual fuel installation checks per BRL SIKB 7800 (KIWA). Includes first special inspections (EBI) and periodic inspections (PI).
• NSA Motorrevisie Partial and complete motor overhauls for emergency power generators, including thorough inspection, replacement of gaskets and seals, complete disassembly, cleaning, and rebuild with load bank tests up to 3,300 kVA.
• NSA Trainingen In-house training center offering practical and theoretical training on generators, combustion motors, control panels, and controllers. Programs include running-in training, basic emergency power training, Rehlko Controller training (APM403 & APM802), and basic mobile generatorset training.
• Perkins Service Official Perkins service covering maintenance, repair, and overhauls of Perkins combustion motors using genuine Perkins parts, with factory-trained technicians and well-equipped workshop. Includes Perkins Platinum Protection extended warranty options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ emergency power installations maintained across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and secondary.

• Noord Hollandse Motoren Revisie (NHMR)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Motor revision specialist acquired in 2026, located in Winkel (Netherlands). Creates a stronger network of specialized workshops and service locations for the Van Twist Group, expanding the offering in the sale and service of combustion motors and generatorsets.
• KVT Germany GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2023 in Bickenbach near Frankfurt, Germany, to serve the rapidly growing datacenter market in the Frankfurt region. Addresses the high product and service quality requirements for emergency power systems in the German datacenter market.
• Rehlko (formerly SDMO and Kohler)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Official exclusive distributor of Rehlko generatorsets (2.5–4,500 kVA) since 2021 in the Netherlands. Rehlko is the world's third-largest generatorset manufacturer with ~60 years of experience. In September 2024, former SDMO/Kohler rebranded to Rehlko following acquisition by Platinum Equity. The partnership extends KVT's generatorset portfolio for emergency and continuous power applications across datacenters, hospitals, government, and industry.
• SeakeepersecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Official dealer of Seakeeper gyrostabilization products since 2010. Seakeeper specializes in gyro stabilization and trim stabilization for vessels of 7–30m, serving both recreational and commercial marine markets. The partnership serves Dutch and Belgian boat builders with international dealer support for exported vessels.
• Hunter & Van Twist NV (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Belgian subsidiary acquired on October 23, 1992, by Kemper & Van Twist Diesel (KVTD). Originally a Perkins distributor similar to KVTD in activities. The acquisition brought additional technical knowledge and international sales territories, strengthening KVT's Benelux presence.
• PerkinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1936Official Perkins distributor since 1936 — one of the oldest Perkins distributors globally. Covers sale, installation, and maintenance of Perkins industrial diesel motors (7.5–597 kW), generator motors (4.7–500 kWe), and marine motors (11–218 kW). The partnership has provided KVT with nearly 90 years of unparalleled combustion engine expertise and market leadership in Dutch Perkins distribution.
• EJ BowmansecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of EJ Bowman heat exchangers and oil coolers for maritime and industrial applications. Products include intercoolers, marine engine coolers, transmission oil coolers, fuel coolers, and exhaust gas heat exchangers.
• PowerheatsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer of Powerheat motor preheaters for combustion engines. Powerheat specializes in engine preheaters ensuring efficient and uniform warming, contributing to longer engine lifespan and better performance. Heating elements embedded in aluminum with teflon-like coating prevent corrosion.
• Max-PowersecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial supplier of Max-Power bow and stern thrusters for motor yachts and sailing yachts. Products include tunnel thrusters and retractable thrusters (12/24V DC electric, 35–600 kgf thrust) for boats of 5–26m, simplifying maneuvering in busy harbors.
• Powercrumbs (Biogas Supplier)minorOthersSupplier of biogas (Powercrumbs) used as fuel in KVT's biogas generatorsets, notably for Bredenoord's rental fleet. Biogas from Powercrumbs qualifies as short-cyclic CO2, effectively setting CO2 emissions to zero under regulatory frameworks.
• Excelsior FoundationminorOthersSocial initiative of Excelsior Rotterdam football club focused on sporting, societal, social, and economic development in the local community. KVT participates in job fairs and invites candidates for orientation or trial days.
• Stichting Maatschappelijk Betrokken Ondernemen DordrechtminorOthersFoundation connecting businesses, social entrepreneurs, and community organizations in the Drechtsteden region to make it more beautiful, social, stronger, and sustainable. KVT received the 'Ondernemen met Impact' award for its efforts in existential security, sustainability, and inclusion.
• Diergaarde Blijdorp RotterdamminorOthersRotterdam Zoo and international nature conservation organization. KVT contributes to animal welfare and conservation projects through this partnership, and has maintained the zoo's emergency power installation for years.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Energy: Finnish manufacturer of flexible engine-based power plants, energy storage, and grid-balancing solutions. Competes with KVT in distributed generation, microgrids, and alternative fuel (gas/biogas) power systems.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): German-headquartered manufacturer of MTU diesel and gas generator systems, engines, and microgrid solutions for datacenters, hospitals, and critical infrastructure. Direct competitor in the European emergency power and microgrid market.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power generation, temperature control, and energy services. Operates a large rental fleet across Europe including Benelux, directly competing with KVT on emergency and grid-independent power projects.
• Caterpillar (CAT Power Generation): Global manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets, engines, and integrated power solutions for datacenter, healthcare, and industrial standby. KVT competes as a regional distributor/integrator against CAT's dealer network.
• Atlas Copco Power and Flow: Global supplier of portable and stationary generators, energy storage systems, and mobile power solutions. Overlaps with KVT's mobile generatorset and temporary power business across European markets.
• Cummins Inc. Global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas generator sets, engines, and power generation systems for standby, prime, and continuous power. Competes with KVT's Rehlko and Perkins portfolio across all key verticals.

Emerging players

• AKSA Power Generation: Turkish generator manufacturer supplying diesel, gas, and bi-fuel generatorsets across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable mid-range product portfolio and target verticals to KVT's distributed generator business.
• Himoinsa: Spanish manufacturer of generator sets, hybrid power systems, and gas/biogas generators. An emerging European OEM with growing presence in standby and rental markets, overlapping with KVT's mid-kVA product range.

Direct peers

• Bredenoord: Dutch provider of temporary and emergency power solutions, including rental generatorsets, mobile power, and energy storage. Direct competitor in Benelux emergency power and a former KVT customer for biogas generatorsets.
• Euro-Diesel International: Belgian manufacturer of rotary UPS, diesel generatorsets, and hybrid power solutions. Directly comparable as a Benelux-based emergency power specialist serving datacenters and mission-critical facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/koninklijkevantwist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koninklijke-van-twist
• Instagraminstagram.com/koninklijkevantwist_

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Koninklijke Van Twist B.v.