PhotonFirst
Series A in 2021
PhotonFirst, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, specializes in integrated photonics sensing solutions designed for advanced applications across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy. The company is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of photonic technologies to measure critical parameters such as temperature, strain, pressure, and shape. By focusing on the development of sophisticated photonics sensing systems, PhotonFirst empowers its clients to create innovative and improved solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Delta Coastal Services
Acquisition in 2020
Delta Coastal Services B.V. is a specialized company based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, that offers comprehensive wet and dry support services for dredging and earthmoving projects across Europe. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of tender services, including crew and supplies tendering, as well as storage and transshipment solutions. Its expertise extends to dredging support and coastal reinforcement, which encompasses crew bill management, pipe linking assistance, foreshore survey work, and the transportation of materials to vessels. Additionally, Delta Coastal Services supplies auxiliary equipment and services, such as landfill, light sets, and diesel storage, to enhance operational efficiency in various maritime activities.
Arnold Suhr
Acquisition in 2017
Arnold Suhr Netherlands is a distributor of raw materials and ingredients specializing in serving the food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The company provides a diverse range of products, including acerola juice concentrate, caffeine, goji, beta alanine, aspartame powder, stevia, inositol, quinine, and iodine. By offering these essential raw materials, Arnold Suhr enables its clients across various industries to produce finished goods efficiently and cost-effectively. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality ingredients tailored to the specific needs of its customers in these critical sectors.
Lantor BV
Acquisition in 2015
Lantor BV is a manufacturer based in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, specializing in nonwoven solutions for various industries, including cable, composites, construction, and packaging. Founded in 1959, the company develops and markets a diverse range of products, such as nonwoven cable tapes, which include semi- and nonconductive options, as well as waterblocking tapes and flame retardants. Its composite offerings encompass flexible core materials and surfacing veils used in marine, transportation, and wind energy applications. Lantor also provides solutions for moisture control and reinforcement in waterproofing, alongside an array of packaging products like fragrance sachets. Additionally, the company manufactures filtration products for wet filtration and solids separation, as well as custom nonwoven solutions tailored to specific needs in building, filtration, horticulture, and home fragrance applications. Lantor BV was previously known as Firet BV and was once a subsidiary of IPT Group Limited.
Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland
Acquisition in 2013
Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland B.V. is a renowned developer and manufacturer of food processing equipment, catering to the global food industry since its founding in 1963. Based in Almelo, the Netherlands, with a subsidiary in Salinas, California, the company specializes in producing machinery for various food processing tasks, including pre-processing, slicing, washing, drying, mixing, cooking, and logistics. Its diverse product range supports the production of fresh salads, vegetables, fruits, processed foods, and ready meals, as well as meat, poultry, fish, and pet food. By providing efficient equipment and optimizing production processes, Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland serves both domestic and international customers, ensuring high-quality solutions tailored to meet industry needs. The company is recognized for its advanced technical capabilities and commitment to innovation in food engineering.
Hendrik Veder Group
Acquisition in 2011
Hendrik Veder Group is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the manufacture of steel wire, fiber ropes, and towing/lifting equipment. With a strong European presence and global supply capabilities, they serve offshore companies, maritime services, government bodies, and ship owners, enabling operational excellence within these industries.
Smit Ovens
Acquisition in 2010
Smit Ovens was founded in 1936 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Today, our headquarters are in EINDHOVEN SON and we employ some 50 people. But our philosophy remains the same - to deliver optimal thermal solutions tailored to the needs of our customers and their markets.
In the last 75 years, we have built up huge experience in a wide range of processes. We bring all this experience to bear when developing our solutions. We like to think of ourselves as a partner rather than a supplier, working with you to deliver thermal processes that maximize efficiency for high-volume production.
Over 3000 of our installations are operating today in the display, glass and electronics industries. We are also increasingly active in the solar power / photovoltaics industry with more than 40 installations, many at global leaders in the thin film sector.
We offer complete, tailor-made solutions: defining, modeling and testing processes with our own analysis tools. To support our continuous innovation, we also work with leading research institutes and universities to develop new hardware and processes.