What Verder Group does

Verder Group is a Dutch family-owned industrial technology holding company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Vleuten, Netherlands. The group operates two strategic divisions: Verder Liquids, a global manufacturer of industrial and hygienic pumping solutions spanning peristaltic hose pumps (Verderflex Dura), rotary lobe pumps (Jabsco by Packo), centrifugal pumps, and diaphragm pumps; and Verder Scientific, an alliance of six niche-leading laboratory and analytical equipment brands (Retsch for milling/sieving, Eltra for elemental analysis, Carbolite Gero for heat treatment, QATM for materialography/hardness testing, Microtrac MRB for particle characterization, and ERWEKA for pharmaceutical testing). The portfolio also extends into high-pressure hydrogen technology through Resato International and dosing pumps via Sauermann and ITC.

Verder generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of capital equipment to industrial, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, research, healthcare, transportation, and battery-technology customers, supplemented by installation, commissioning, maintenance, and technical-service contracts. Distribution is executed via a hybrid model combining more than 50 local sales offices, field sales engineers, inside sales teams, and external distribution partners across roughly 80 organizations worldwide. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to application specifications, with multi-year service contracts forming a recurring revenue layer on top of the equipment base.

The group's growth strategy is two-fold: organic market-share expansion within existing niches and disciplined acquisitions of complementary niche leaders. Verder has executed more than 10 acquisitions since 1989, including Retsch (1989), Eltra/Carbolite (2012), Packo (2015), Microtrac (2019), Jabsco (2021), and the 2024 transactions in Formulaction, ITC, and Sauermann. Backed by 150+ R&D engineers, 200+ active patents, and 20+ application centers, the company employs more than 2,500 people globally and reports annual sales above 550 million euros.

Name

Verder Group

Legal name

Verder International BV

Website

https://verder.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Verder Group is a Dutch family-owned industrial technology holding company operating two divisions — Verder Liquids (industrial and hygienic pumps) and Verder Scientific (laboratory and analytical equipment) — serving more than 50,000 customers across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, research, and industrial manufacturing verticals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Laboratory Analytical Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA), Chemigation/Fertigation Injection Systems (Injectors, Dosing Pumps, Venturi Systems) (AFABAHAL), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Laboratory analytical equipment
• Hygienic pump solutions
• Peristaltic hose pumps
• Particle characterization systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vleuten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of industrial and hygienic pumps including peristaltic hose pumps, lobe pumps, centrifugal pumps, and diaphragm pumps. Products sold directly and through distribution networks worldwide.
2. Laboratory and Scientific Equipment: Sale of analytical and laboratory equipment including elemental analyzers, heat treatment furnaces, materialography equipment, mills, sieving machines, particle analyzers, and pharmaceutical testing equipment.
3. Technical Service and Support: Installation, commissioning, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and customer training services for pump and scientific equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Verder Group manufactures and sells industrial and hygienic pumping solutions (peristaltic hose pumps, lobe pumps, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps) under the Verder Liquids division, and high-technology laboratory and analytical equipment for sample preparation, elemental analysis, heat treatment, materialography, milling, sieving, particle characterization, and pharmaceutical testing under the Verder Scientific division. The company also develops high-pressure technology for hydrogen refueling through Resato International.

Product overview

Verder Group operates two main divisions: Verder Liquids and Verder Scientific. Verder Liquids is a leading manufacturer of industrial and hygienic pump solutions including peristaltic hose pumps (Verderflex Dura), rotary lobe pumps (Jabsco by Packo combining Jabsco and Packo brands), and various other pump technologies, serving customers through approximately 30 branches worldwide. Verder Scientific is an 'Alliance for Science' formed by six leading manufacturers under its umbrella: Retsch (milling and sieving), Eltra (elemental analysis), Carbolite Gero (heat treatment), QATM (materialography and hardness testing, formed from ATM and Qness merger), Microtrac MRB (particle characterization including CAMSIZER technology), and ERWEKA (pharmaceutical testing). The group also includes Resato International, a high-pressure technology specialist for hydrogen applications. This dual portfolio enables Verder to serve both industrial pumping needs and laboratory/scientific research requirements across more than 30 manufacturing and support organizations globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verder Liquids: Leading global manufacturer of industrial and hygienic pump solutions including peristaltic hose pumps, centrifugal pumps, lobe pumps, and diaphragm pumps.
• Verder Scientific

Products and services

• Verder Liquids Industrial and Hygienic Pumps A global manufacturer division offering industrial and hygienic pump solutions, serving customers across all continents through approximately 30 branches worldwide with a wide distribution network. Products are used by industrial process operators, food and beverage manufacturers, and pharmaceutical producers.
• Verderflex Dura Peristaltic Hose Pumps Peristaltic hose pump series with the Dura D65 model achieving a maximum flow rate of 33,000 liters per hour, described as the first real development in hose pump technology since the arrival of the high-pressure hose. Winner of the Global Business Excellence Award for Outstanding New Product/Service.
• Jabsco by Packo Hygienic Pumps Hygienic rotary lobe pump brand combining Jabsco and Packo technologies including centrifugal, lobe, and twin screw variants, serving food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets requiring hygienic fluid handling.
• Verder Scientific Laboratory Equipment An Alliance for Science formed by six leading manufacturers providing high-technology laboratory and analysis equipment for research and quality control, including sample preparation and solids analysis, with more than 30 manufacturing and support organizations worldwide.
• Retsch Milling and Sieving Equipment Laboratory mills and sieving equipment for sample preparation, including the MM 500 control oscillating mill that allows temperature monitoring during grinding from -100°C to 100°C, voted Product of the Year 2022 by LABO readers.
• Eltra Elemental Analyzers Elemental analysis analyzers for precise determination of C, H, N, O, and S element concentrations in solids, including the ELEMENTRAC series and thermogravimetric analyzers used in research and quality control laboratories.
• Carbolite Gero Heat Treatment Furnaces Heat treatment furnaces and ovens for research and industrial applications, providing temperature-controlled processes for materials science and production environments.
• QATM Materialography and Hardness Testing Equipment Materialography and hardness testing equipment formed from the 2020 merger of ATM and Qness, serving quality control applications in metallography and materials testing.
• Microtrac MRB Particle Characterization Systems Particle characterization systems including the CAMSIZER 3D for 3D particle morphology measurement, voted Product of the Year 2024 by LABO readers. Includes Formulaction acquisition for expanded capabilities.
• ERWEKA Pharmaceutical Testing Equipment Pharmaceutical testing equipment for quality control in drug manufacturing, supporting dissolution, disintegration, and tablet testing for pharmaceutical producers.
• Resato High-Pressure Hydrogen Refueling Technology High-pressure technology specialist within the Verder family, developing 700 bar hydrogen refueling solutions enabling 5-minute vehicle refueling for hydrogen cars such as the Toyota Mirai.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydrogen refueling in 5 minutes at 700 bar
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jabsco (from Xylem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Verder Group acquired Jabsco Rotary Lobe pumps product line from Xylem to strengthen hygienic position in food & beverage and pharmaceutical markets. The lobe pump technology complements Packo brand, now marketed as 'Jabsco by Packo'.
• QATM (ATM + Qness merger)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ATM (Germany) and Qness (Austria) merged in 2020 to form QATM for materialography and hardness testing equipment.
• MicrotraccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019 to strengthen particle characterization capabilities within Verder Scientific division.
• JECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired in 2018 to strengthen hygienic pump business in Asian markets, particularly South Korea.
• PackocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Acquired in 2015 to establish hygienic pump application capabilities. Foundation for venture into hygienic pump market.
• Eltra and CarbolitecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Incorporated in 2012 to establish Verder Scientific division. Eltra specializes in elemental analysis; Carbolite in heat treatment.
• RetschcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Acquired by Verder in 1989, adding quality control and research to portfolio. Founded by F. Kurt Retsch with first patent in 1923.
• Mardouw Olive EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'A Tree for Every Employee' initiative - tree planting program in South Africa. Joint ceremony held May 18, 2024.
• Formidable Sailing TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo-year sponsorship of young sailing students/graduates competing in Dutch J70 sailing field. Team reached top 5 of Dutch Sailing Teams.
• Rothman Institute - Verder Cycling TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerder Scientific USA sponsors talented athletes competing at highest level in cycling.
• KNF-Verder (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture established in 1991 for Dutch market - specialized pump technology partnership.
• Prominent-Verder (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture established in 1992 for Dutch market - pump technology partnership.
• Resato InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-pressure technology specialist within Verder family. Developed 700 bar hydrogen refueling technology enabling 5-minute refueling.
• SauermanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading supplier in HVAC-R market acquired by Verder to expand portfolio. Sauermann Industries SAS based in France.
• ITCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish company acquired for majority stake, renowned for dosing pumps for agricultural and water treatment applications.
• FormulactioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench company acquired and integrated into Microtrac MRB for particle characterization.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers serving industrial, commercial, and residential water/industrial applications. Its global scale and digital service platform make it a benchmark incumbent comparable to Verder Liquids' industrial pump portfolio.
• SPX Flow: SPX Flow designs and manufactures pumps, valves, mixers, and hygienic fluid handling equipment for food, beverage, and industrial customers. Its hygienic pump portfolio is directly comparable to Verder's Packo/Jabsco by Packo brands.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a major US-listed industrial pump and valve manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and water markets. Comparable to Verder's industrial pump offerings, though at much larger scale.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial flow and pump manufacturer serving chemicals, water, and general industry. Overlaps with Verder Liquids across industrial process pumps, dosing, and hygienic applications.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology company that previously owned the Jabsco rotary lobe pump line that Verder acquired in 2021. Xylem competes across industrial pumps and water solutions and is the most direct global-scale incumbent in Verder's addressable markets.
• IDEX Corporation: IDEX owns a portfolio of specialty fluidics, pumps, and dispensing businesses serving industrial and lab markets. Comparable to Verder's strategy of holding niche specialty fluid-handling and laboratory equipment brands.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent is a global analytical instruments leader serving life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. Comparable in the lab/analytical side of Verder Scientific's portfolio, particularly in elemental and materials analysis workflows.

Direct peers

• Watson-Marlow (Spirax-Sarco): Watson-Marlow is the world's leading manufacturer of peristaltic pumps, directly comparable to Verder's Verderflex peristaltic hose pump business. Both serve pharma, food & beverage, and industrial fluid handling customers with overlapping technology.
• Fritsch GmbH: Fritsch is a German manufacturer of laboratory mills, crushers, and particle-sizing equipment, comparable to Verder Scientific's Retsch and Microtrac brands in lab sample preparation and particle characterization.
• Retsch GmbH (brand-level peer): Retsch is actually a wholly-owned Verder Scientific subsidiary but the brand competes directly with independent laboratory mill and sieve manufacturers such as Fritsch and IKA in the sample-preparation space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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