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A family business with a rich heritage

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What we stand for at Elfa

Mission

Elfa delivers tailored solutions for companies in portable energy, batteries, rechargeable batteries, lighting, and chargers, using leading brands. We offer a complete range of portable solutions that support strategic business development, combined with a strong focus on sustainable innovation. We strive for maximum satisfaction across all our business relationships. If a solution is not available, we will develop one tailored to your needs.

Vision

Elfa’s ambition is to be the leading strategic partner in portable energy solutions - delivering best-in-class products that drive business success and support sustainable growth.

Our professional approach, strong business foundation, and ability to respond quickly to market changes are rooted in our core values, which guide our decisions every day.

We continuously invest in the development of our people and their expertise to ensure maximum customer satisfaction - today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Core values

At Elfa, we build strong business relationships on a foundation of four core values: Truth, Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork.

We stand for honesty, clarity, and collaboration in everything we do. This means we say what we do, do what we promise, and are always ready with the right solution.

We are technologically advanced, have deep market knowledge, and respond quickly to change. Personal contact with our customers comes first—ensuring direct communication, fast responses, and genuine engagement.

If a solution doesn’t exist, we create one - always with maximum customer satisfaction as our goal.

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Meet our team

Eric van de Laar
Sales & Business Unit Manager
Jaco van de Laar
Account Manager
Pieter Schutte
CEO
Daan Schutte
Sales Director
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A question about our products or applications? In our FAQ, you'll find clear answers to frequently asked questions about batteries, batteries, lighting and our services.

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Looking to the future

Elfa continuously invests in sustainable solutions and responsible production. This is how we ensure that energy is not only powerful, but also future-proof.

Sustainability
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Frequently asked questions

Which certifications does Elfa have?

Elfa Elementenfabriek holds two important international certifications:

ISO 9001 — Quality Management

Elfa operates according to the ISO 9001 standard. This means that processes related to purchasing, sales, distribution, and technical advice for batteries, battery packs, energy storage systems, lighting, and chargers comply with strict quality requirements.

ISO 14001 — Environmental Management

With ISO 14001 certification, Elfa demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices. Environmental performance is continuously monitored and improved.

These certifications underline Elfa’s reliability, professionalism, and sustainable approach.

What are Elfa's company details such as VAT number and KVK number?

Elfa Elementenfabriek B.V.
Madridstraat 5 – 71175 RK Amsterdam (Lij
nden)
BTW: NL800906305B01KVK: 33068133


Bank IBAN EUR: NL40INGB0007235888
Bank IBAN USD: NL65INGB0020030126
Swift / BIC: INGBNL2A
Bank IBAN GBP (UK) GB74BUKB20490843454959
Swift / BIC: BUKBGB22

What is RoHS?

RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. The European RoHS Directive, introduced in February 2003, sets strict limits on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

These substances include:

  • Lead (Pb)
  • Cadmium (Cd)
  • Mercury (Hg)
  • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
  • PBB
  • PBDE

An important aspect of the RoHS Directive is the transition to lead-free soldering, helping to improve production safety and reduce environmental impact.

Click here to read the full EU RoHS directive.

Can I order from Elfa as a private individual?

No. Elfa only supplies products to business customers.

If you are a private individual, we kindly ask you to contact your electrical installer or another company that can place the order on your behalf. This way, we can still help you find the right solution. Thank you for your understanding.

Are Elfa products available via 2BA?

Yes, Elfa Elementenfabriek makes its product information available via 2BA. This includes brands such as COAST, Procell, Cellpower, and Varta.

What does NEN stand for? And what does NEN mean?

NEN stands for the Netherlands Standardization Institute (Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut).

NEN develops and manages standards and guidelines that help improve the safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability of products, services, and processes. By sharing knowledge and creating clear agreements, companies and organizations can work together more effectively.

As the Dutch national standardization body, NEN operates within both European and international standardization frameworks, including:

  • CEN
  • CENELEC
  • ETSI
  • ISO
  • IEC
  • ITU

NEN supports businesses and organizations by helping establish practical and widely accepted standards.

Click here to visit the official NEN website.

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View our full range of batteries in the catalogue
At Elfa, you don’t just get a product. You get a partner. We think along with you, act quickly, and deliver exactly what your project needs - standard or custom.
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