About injection moulding company AKF Plastics

Since 1930

AKF Plastics Netherlands

for high-quality injection moulding solutions.

AKF Plastics has a rich history in the supply of injection moulding solutions that goes back to the 1930s. Since then we have gained extensive experience and developed craftsmanship for a wide range of customers. Our mission is to realize the most high-quality plastic injection moulding solutions for industrial customers, in the most economic, technical and socially responsible way achievable.

The exact date when the company was founded has been lost to the annals of time, but AKF Plastics goes way back to the pre-war period when it was located in the center of Amsterdam. You can view our historical highlights yourself on the interactive timeline below. You are also very welcome to visit our production location in Naarden for a tour, or to admire our moulds in virtual action on the video on the right.

The historical highlights of injection moulding company AKF Plastics

1930

The start of AGF

On the Baarsjesweg (Amsterdam Old-West) was a firm of tool makers named the 'Amsterdamse Gereedschappen Fabriek (AGF) CV', which mainly focused on the production of cutting, bending, tracking and punching stamps for the metal industry.

1930

1970

Emerging plastic market

In the 1970s, the focus on metal stamps gradually changed to the production of injection moulds for the emerging plastic market in the Netherlands, and the old profession moved on.

1970

1972

AKF is taken over

In 1972 the company was bought by Jan Willem Knoop, a building contractor from Groningen, primarily as an investment. The son-in-law and daughter of Mr. Knoop, Cees and Maddy Bakker, were employed in this company.

1972

1980

The start of AKF

In the 1980s the purchase of the first injection moulding machine was made, primarily intended for in-house testing of the injection moulds they produced. The first 0-0 series and the first production series soon followed. The number of injection moulding machines expanded rapidly and the 'Amsterdamse Kunststoffen Fabriek (AKF) BV was established.

1980

1987

Moving to Naarden

In 1987 the existing factory was still right in the centre of Amsterdam, but it became too small and the problems with the residential areas surrounding it, grew. So the company decided to purchase and use a business premises on an industrial site in Naarden and both companies moved to its current production location.

1987

1990

The injection moulding activity is expanding

In the 1990s, the injection moulding production was gradually expanded and the focus shifted permanently from a mould maker, to an injection moulding supplier with its own tool making.

1990

1995

AKF and AGF become 1 company

In 1995 the new generation of owners entered the company, and in 1999 both companies were taken over by them. Both business activities were then brought together to form the current company 'AKF / AGF Industry BV'.

1995

2000

Expansion

In the following years the emphasis was increasingly placed on injection moulding which continued to grow. In 2010, business premises were also added to the company, which until then had been rented from the family.

2000

2012

AKF is moving

In 2012, the existing accommodation became too small, unsuitable for the business activities, and in urgent need of renovation. In 2012, a start was made on the construction of a new business premises consisting of two state-of-the-art production halls and offices at the location of the existing premises. This construction was completed in 2016 and the company is now ready for the future.

2012

2020

AKF Plastics

AKF / AGF industry becomes AKF Plastics and undergoes a house style metamorphosis. The logo remains the same, but the company name, colour scheme and overall branding is upgraded. AKF Plastics will continue to focus on the specialist requirements of the Aerospace, Automotive and Construction Industry. A new 1600-ton injection moulding machine enables AKF to produce large parts in large or smaller specialized series.

2020

The Team

Johan Bakker

Sales

+31 (0)6-53922140

Peter van der Bult

Quality

+31 (0)6 86808987

Peter Prins

Production

+31 (0)6 86808988

Theo Rooth

Logistics

+31 (0)6 86808991

Bob Schrijver

Accounting

+31 (0)6 86808989