drabbe bv

What drabbe bv does

Drabbe B.V. is a Dutch private limited company headquartered at Spiegelstraat 17, Nootdorp, Netherlands, operating under the Elesa+Ganter brand as the exclusive distribution channel for the Elesa+Ganter group in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Elesa+Ganter group combines Italian manufacturer Elesa S.p.A. and German manufacturer Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG, which together produce over 100,000 standardized machine and operating parts from factories in Germany and Italy. Drabbe stocks these locally in its Nootdorp warehouse and resells them to Dutch and Belgian machine builders, food processors, interior construction companies, agricultural equipment makers, metalworking firms, and packaging line operators.

The company's product portfolio spans 23 sub-categories including handwheels and cranks, knobs and wing nuts, clamping and adjustable handles, control elements, indicators, indexing bolts and spring plungers, machine elements, couplings and gears, leveling feet, hinges, latches and closures, quick clamps, hydraulic components, tube clamp connectors, castors and wheels, magnets, conveyor belt components, linear motion components, vibration dampers, aluminum profiles, and vacuum components. Underlying technology centers on proprietary materials including glass-fiber-reinforced SUPER-technopolymer (polyamide-based), stainless steel AISI 304, NBR rubber, brass, and specialty technopolymers certified to industry standards such as UL-94 V0 (fire safety), EHEDG and 3-A (hygienic design for food processing), FDA CFR.21 and EU 10/2011 (food contact), and ISO 22196 (antimicrobial surfaces). Notable product families include the visually detectable (VD) blue RAL 5005 leveling feet, the AE-V0 self-extinguishing series, and the Soft-Touch ergonomic handle line, the latter winning the German Design Award 2026.

Drabbe runs a direct B2B e-commerce go-to-market via elesa-ganter.nl, with next-day delivery for in-stock items ordered before 15:00, free shipping above €250, and 30-day net payment terms. Per-unit pricing ranges from approximately €0.41 to €35.31, with quote-based pricing for larger or custom orders. The company supplements its web shop with phone and email-based product specialist advisory support, trade show presence (Metstrade, ESEF Maakindustrie), and email/newsletter marketing. There are no public financial disclosures, no external funding, no parent company outside the Elesa+Ganter group relationship, and no M&A activity. The company is preparing for compliance with the European Accessibility Act effective June 28, 2025.

Name

drabbe bv

Legal name

Drabbe B.V.

Website

https://drabbe.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Drabbe B.V. is the exclusive Dutch and Belgian distributor for the Elesa+Ganter group, reselling over 100,000 standardized machine and operating components manufactured in Germany and Italy via a B2B e-commerce web shop serving machine builders, food processors, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Components

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Machine components supply
• Industrial operating parts
• Levelling feet hardware
• Hydraulic components distribution
• B2B industrial e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Nootdorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine component product sales: B2B direct sales of over 100,000 machine and operating parts via e-commerce web shop and account sales. Products are sold at unit prices (per component/part). Revenue is generated through product sales with free shipping threshold at €250. Standard payment terms of 30 days net.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Drabbe BV operates as Elesa+Ganter in the Netherlands, functioning as a B2B distributor of more than 100,000 standardized machine and operating parts manufactured by Elesa S.p.A. (Italy) and Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG (Germany). The assortment spans handwheels, knobs, clamping handles, control elements, indicators, leveling feet, hinges, latches, quick clamps, hydraulic components, tube clamp connectors, castors, magnets, conveyor components, linear motion parts, vibration dampers, aluminum profiles, and vacuum components. The company holds local stock in a Nootdorp warehouse and sells directly to Dutch and Belgian customers via an e-commerce web shop.

Product overview

Drabbe B.V. operates as the parent company and distributor of the Elesa+Ganter brand in the Netherlands, offering an extensive portfolio of more than 100,000 machine parts and control components across 23 product sub-categories. The core assortment includes handwheels and hand cranks, knobs and wing nuts, clamping and adjustable handles, control elements, indicators and column level gauges, indexing bolts and spring plungers, levelling feet (including visueel detecteerbare VD variants and SUPER technopolymer STP spindles), machine elements, couplings and gears, hinges, latches and closures, quick clamps, hydraulic components (such as oil level gauges and breathers), tube clamp connectors, castors and wheels, magnets, conveyor belt components, linear motion components, vibration dampers, aluminium profiles, and vacuum components. Products are manufactured in Germany and Italy and are primarily stocked locally in Nootdorp for next-day delivery across the Netherlands. New product introductions include the VD visually detectable levelling feet series, the GN 62444 cable gland, the SJF ball element, the GN 586.2 swivel lifting eye, the TNR-PP high-pressure fill plug, the AE-V0 fire-retardant component series (UL-94 V0 certified), and the Soft-Touch ergonomic handle line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handwielen en Handslingers (Hand Wheels and Hand Cranks) Hand wheels and hand cranks for manually operating machines, valves, and industrial equipment, sold to machine builders and manufacturers.
• Knoppen en Vleugelmoeren (Knobs and Wing Nuts) Knobs and wing nuts for machine adjustment and clamping operations in general machine building.
• Klemhendels en Verstelbare Handgrepen (Clamping Handles and Adjustable Grips) Clamping handles and adjustable grips used for securing and positioning machine components in industrial equipment.
• Stelvoeten en Stelelementen (Levelling Feet and Adjustment Elements) Levelling feet and adjustment elements for stabilizing and levelling industrial equipment and machines, available in stainless steel, technopolymer, and visually detectable variants.
• Scharnieren (Hinges) Hinges for machine doors, panels, and access points, available in standard, heavy-duty, safety, and black variants including self-extinguishing options.
• Snelspanners en Spansluitingen (Quick Clamps and Tension Closures) Quick clamps and tension closures for rapid clamping and fastening of machine components in production lines.
• Hydrauliek Componenten (Hydraulic Components) Hydraulic components including oil level gauges, breathers, valves, and column level gauges for monitoring and controlling hydraulic systems.
• Buisklemverbindingen (Tube Clamp Connectors) Tube clamp connectors for securing and connecting pipes and tubes in fluid and gas systems.
• Wielen (Castors and Wheels) Castors and wheels for equipment and machine mobility applications.
• Magneten (Industrial Magnets) Industrial magnets for holding, lifting, and separating applications in manufacturing environments.
• Lineaire Bewegingscomponenten (Linear Motion Components) Linear motion components including ball transfer units and load guides for precise linear movement applications.
• Trillingsdempers (Vibration Dampers) Vibration dampers for reducing machine vibrations and noise in industrial environments.
• Aluminium Profielen (Aluminum Profiles) Aluminum profiles for machine framing, enclosures, and structural applications.
• VD Stelvoeten (Visually Detectable Levelling Feet) Visually detectable (blue RAL 5005) levelling feet with stainless steel ball element, designed for food industry applications where accidental contamination must be visible.
• AE-V0 Serie (Fire-Retardant Components) Self-extinguishing technopolymer components (knobs, handles, hinges, closures) with UL-94 V0 certification for maximum fire safety in critical environments.
• Soft-Touch Line Tension knobs and handles with TPE coating providing extra comfort, secure grip, vibration damping, and ergonomic design for medical, fitness, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery for in-stock items ordered before 15:00
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Elesa S.p.A. (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElesa+Ganter B.V. is the Dutch sales point for the Elesa+Ganter group, which combines Italian manufacturer Elesa S.p.A. and German manufacturer Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG. Products are manufactured in factories in Germany and Italy, providing short delivery times from production to machine assembly.
• Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOtto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG is the German manufacturing entity of the Elesa+Ganter group. Combined with Elesa S.p.A. Italy, they produce over 100,000 machine and operating parts. Elesa+Ganter B.V. is the exclusive Dutch distributor for these products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RS Group (RS Components): Pan-European B2B distributor of industrial components, tools, and electronic parts via web shop and catalog. Directly comparable business model to Drabbe's B2B e-commerce distribution of machine components, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Würth Group: Global B2B distributor of assembly and fastening materials, tools, and machine accessories serving industrial and trades customers. Comparable channel model (catalog + direct sales) and customer overlap (machine builders, MRO buyers), though Würth's breadth and scale far exceed Drabbe's.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based specialist B2B distributor of industrial fasteners and assembly components serving European machinery and equipment manufacturers. Closely comparable model as a high-quality specialist industrial distributor focused on the machine-builder segment.
• Farnell / element14: European B2B distributor of electronic and industrial components via web shop. Overlaps with Drabbe on the e-commerce distribution model and industrial MRO customer base, though Farnell skews more toward electronic components.
• KIPP-Werk GmbH: German manufacturer of standard machine elements (handles, knobs, levers, clamps) — essentially a competing product brand to Elesa+Ganter in the same product categories. Comparable product portfolio and customer base, though KIPP sells direct and through its own distribution.
• Erwin Halder KG: German manufacturer of standard parts for machine building including handles, knobs, and clamping elements. Overlaps directly with Elesa+Ganter product categories and competes for the same machine-builder specification.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct Co. Large North American B2B distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. Comparable business model and customer base (machine builders, MRO buyers), but a broad incumbent operating at much greater scale.

Others

• Elesa S.p.A. Italian manufacturer (and one of Drabbe's two principal principals) that designs and produces the Elesa product line sold by Drabbe. Elesa sells direct in its home market, so while not a true peer in distribution, it represents an upstream channel alternative and a key supplier dependency.
• Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of the Ganter Norm product line (the second principal supplier of Drabbe). Sells direct in Germany, representing both the upstream supply relationship and a potential direct-channel alternative in adjacent markets.

Emerging players

• item Industrietechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of modular aluminum profile systems and linear motion components for machine framing and factory automation. Partial product overlap with Drabbe's aluminum profiles and linear motion categories; comparable customer base of machine builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elesa-ganter-nederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/elesaganternl

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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