AVEX takes over Yielder Audiovisual B.V.

Audiovisual service provider AVEX acquired Yielder Audiovisual B.V. and all its activities from IT and communications service provider Yielder with effect from 21 May 2026. An agreement has been reached between Yielder and AVEX regarding this transaction. Both parties emphasise the strategic added value of the acquisition, which enables each organisation to focus more strongly on its core activities. This step creates opportunities for further specialisation and growth within their respective fields of expertise.

Strengthening Market Position in the Netherlands

With this acquisition, family-owned company AVEX strengthens its position in the Dutch business market, particularly in the eastern Netherlands. The addition of the knowledge and experience of Yielder Audiovisual is fully aligned with AVEX’s strategy, operating from a strong local presence in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom.

René Schaddelee, CEO of AVEX Group, highlights the importance of a long-term vision when operating across different market segments and countries.

“The acquisition of Yielder Audiovisual B.V. provides us with the opportunity to further strengthen our presence in the eastern Netherlands.” René Schaddelee CEO AVEX Group

Schaddelee also notes that having a shared DNA and a similar corporate culture is essential for successful collaboration. Furthermore, Yielder’s unique proposition in the funeral and wedding market represents a valuable addition and further strengthens AVEX’s broad market proposition.

Schaddelee points out that AVEX has worked with the organisation behind Yielder Audiovisual, originally Hecla, for decades and knows it for its professional passion and corporate culture, which closely aligns with that of AVEX. René Schaddelee: “This long-standing and positive experience had a decisive influence on the decision to proceed with the acquisition.”

Marjolein Koens-Schaddelee, Managing Director AVEX Netherlands: “In addition to creativity and technology, human expertise is a particularly important value for the success of our company. We are therefore extremely pleased to expand our team with this group of highly experienced AV professionals, bringing significant market knowledge. Together, we will ensure that our new colleagues and clients quickly feel at home within our organisation.”

Background Yielder

Yielder originated from approximately fifteen IT and communications companies located throughout the country and has played an important role for hundreds of organisations since 1995. In recent years, Yielder has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the expansion of its service portfolio. That growth brought opportunities, but also complexity. Earlier this year, Yielder therefore chose a clear strategic reorientation.

Since 1 January, Bas Kamphuis has been at the helm of Yielder as CEO. Kamphuis: “Part of the sharpened strategy involves making conscious choices. Activities that are less aligned with the core strategy are being given a different place, allowing Yielder to focus entirely on its core mission: supporting business clients with future-proof IT and communications solutions.”

The sale of Yielder Audiovisual B.V. is a deliberate strategic choice aimed at making Yielder stronger and more future-proof. Bas Kamphuis: “Above all, we are pleased that our AV colleagues have found a good new home at AVEX. We will miss our valued colleagues. At the same time, we know they are in good hands at AVEX, an organisation with the right culture, expertise and ambition to help them continue growing. That truly makes this a win-win situation.”