Verhoeven
Verhoeven International is a family-owned Dutch distributor and service provider of earth-moving machines, undercarriage parts, and attachments. Exclusive Benelux importer for Takeuchi and Schäffer, it operates own brands VemaTec, VemaTrack, and Fero across four Benelux locations and 82 international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1957
- HeadquartersMaarheeze, Netherlands
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Verhoeven does
Verhoeven International is a family-owned Dutch industrial company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Maarheeze, Netherlands. The company specializes in the distribution, rental, and servicing of earth-moving equipment, undercarriage systems, and attachment parts for construction, mining, and industrial applications. Operating across four Benelux locations (Maarheeze, Zeewolde, Capelle aan den IJssel, and Ninove, Belgium), Verhoeven serves as exclusive Benelux importer for Takeuchi (mini- and midi-excavators, described as the world leader in that segment) and Schäffer (wheel loaders/shovels since 2020), and distributes complementary brands including Berco, Auger Torque, Esco, and Epiroc. The business is in its third generation of family leadership (Tinus to Gerard to Martijn and Iris Verhoeven) and operates within the broader Verhoeven Group alongside Wilhelm Schäfer GmbH (German Takeuchi importer, acquired 2014) and Verga (Indian manufacturer co-founded 2006).
The company's product portfolio combines distributed premium brands with a set of proprietary own-brand lines. VemaTec (since 2002) produces equipment attachments — buckets, rippers, quick couplers, demolition grapples — manufactured via Verga in India at a rate of 5,000 parts per month across two facilities with 400 employees. VemaTrack (since 2007) is the in-house undercarriage brand, exported through VMT International to 100+ dealers across 82 countries. The newest addition is Fero (launched May 2025), an own-brand line of electric remote-controlled tracked vehicles with 1,000 kg (ETP-10) and 2,000 kg (ETP-20) load capacities, targeting construction, landscaping, wood processing, and industrial material handling. Supporting divisions include Verhoeven Rijwerk, VTS Track Solutions (complete crawler undercarriages), and Fargo Drives (undercarriage drives), with the mining segment served through RTD Mining (established 2021).
Verhoeven operates a diversified revenue model across one-time machine sales, parts and components, recurring rental income (via Vereco Verhuur's 100+ excavator fleet younger than 2 years and the Graaver online rental platform), and professional service/repair/maintenance. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list; the company offers next-day parts delivery on orders placed before 15:00. Distribution combines direct field sales to enterprise contractors, exclusive import arrangements for Takeuchi and Schäffer in Benelux, a 100+-dealer international network via VMT, and dedicated e-commerce brand sites (vematec.com, ferocarrier.com, graaver.com). Customers span construction and earth-moving contractors, dealer and reseller networks, mining operations, and material handling businesses across Western Europe and 82 international markets.
Verhoeven firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Verhoeven
- Legal name
- Verhoeven Grondverzetmachines B.V.
- Website
- https://verhoeveninternational.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1957
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Verhoeven International is a family-owned Dutch distributor and service provider of earth-moving machines, undercarriage parts, and attachments. Exclusive Benelux importer for Takeuchi and Schäffer, it operates own brands VemaTec, VemaTrack, and Fero across four Benelux locations and 82 international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Verhoeven industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Equipment Distribution and Services
- NAICS
- Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42381), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Excavators (IMAHAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC), Powertrain, Engine & Drivetrain Parts Distribution (New/Reman) (TLAKAOAE), Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)
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Where Verhoeven is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maarheeze
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Verhoeven business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Machine Sales: Verhoeven International sells earth-moving machines (excavators, shovels, wheel loaders) as exclusive Benelux importer for Takeuchi and Schäffer brands. Machines are sold to end-user contractors and via dealer networks.
- Parts & Components: Sales of undercarriage parts (VemaTrack, Berco), attachment parts (VemaTec, Esco, Auger Torque), and wear parts. Also includes the new Fero carrier products. Sold through web shop, quote requests, and direct sales.
- Rental Services: Through Vereco Verhuur (established 2008), Verhoeven rents out more than 100 excavating machines younger than 2 years old. Also operates Graaver online rental platform for mini- and midi-excavators in the Benelux.
- Service, Repair & Maintenance: Full service offering including maintenance, repair, and replacement services for earth-moving machines and equipment. They maintain workshop capabilities at their Maarheeze headquarters and branch locations.
- International Export: Through VMT International, Verhoeven exports undercarriage products globally with over 100 international dealers active in 82 countries. Also through Raupen Technik Deutschland (since 2017) and RTD Mining (since 2021) for specialized undercarriage parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Machine and parts sales are quote-based |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Verhoeven product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Verhoeven International distributes, sells, rents, and services earth-moving machinery, undercarriage components, and equipment attachments through exclusive Benelux import agreements for Takeuchi excavators and Sch\u00e4ffer wheel loaders, complemented by own-brand products (VemaTec attachments, VemaTrack undercarriages, Fero electric tracked vehicles) and distribution of Berco, Auger Torque, Esco, and Epiroc parts. The company's operations span four Benelux locations, an online rental platform (Graaver), and a 82-country export network via VMT International, with service, repair, and maintenance workshops at headquarters.
Product overview
Verhoeven International is a family business with 69 years of experience operating in earth-moving machines, undercarriages, and equipment/attachments. The company operates as a distribution and rental group managing multiple brands and divisions across the Benelux and beyond. The product portfolio includes: Takeuchi mini/midi-excavators (exclusive Benelux importer), Schäffer wheel loaders (official Dutch importer since 2020), and own brands including VemaTec (equipment/attachments since 2002), VemaTrack (undercarriage brand since 2007), and Fero (electric tracked vehicles launched 2025). Supporting divisions include rental operations (Vereco Verhuur, Graaver online platform), undercarriage specialists (Verhoeven Rijwerk, Fargo Drives, VTS Track Solutions, RTD Mining), and export operations (VMT International with 100+ dealers in 82 countries). Distributed brands include Berco (undercarriage components), Auger Torque (ground drilling equipment), Esco (wear parts), and Epiroc (hydraulic breakers).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Fero: Electric tracked vehicles for heavy material transport. Models include ETP-10 (1,000 kg capacity) and ETP-20 (2,000 kg capacity). Designed for construction, landscaping, wood processing, and industrial environments.
- VemaTec
- VemaTrack
Products and services
- Takeuchi Benelux (exclusive import and sales of Takeuchi mini/midi-excavators and track loaders) Exclusive Benelux import, sales, and support for Takeuchi earth-moving machines including mini- and midi-excavators and track loaders sold to construction and earth-moving contractors and dealers.
- Sch\u00e4ffer Nederland (exclusive import and sales of Sch\u00e4ffer wheel loaders) Official Dutch importer for Sch\u00e4ffer wheel loaders and shovels, sold to construction, agricultural, and earth-moving end users across the Netherlands through the Zeewolde branch.
- Fero Electric Tracked Vehicles (ETP-10 and ETP-20) Own-brand line of electrically powered, remote-controlled tracked carriers (ETP-10 1,000 kg and ETP-20 2,000 kg) for ergonomic transport of heavy materials in construction, landscaping, wood processing, and industrial environments.
- VemaTec Equipment Attachments Own-brand equipment attachments including excavation buckets, rippers, quick couplers, and demolition/sorting grapples, sold in the Benelux through Verhoeven International and internationally via the Vematec.com channel.
- VemaTrack Undercarriage Parts Own-brand undercarriage parts and track systems for earth-moving machines, distributed in Benelux and globally via VMT International's dealer network in 82 countries.
- Verhoeven Rijwerk Undercarriage Parts and Service Sales and service of undercarriage parts for earth-moving machines, including all wear parts of undercarriages for construction equipment; supported by workshop capabilities at the Maarheeze headquarters and Belgian Ninove location.
- Fargo Drives Undercarriage Solutions Undercarriage solutions and drive systems for construction and earth-moving equipment, founded 2017 as part of the Verhoeven Group's undercarriage engineering capabilities.
- VTS Track Solutions - Complete Tracked Undercarriages Complete tracked undercarriages for scissor lifts, foundation machines, and agricultural machinery, established in 2009 to meet demand for fully operational crawler undercarriages.
- Vereco Verhuur Excavator Rental Service Rental fleet of 100+ excavating machines under 2 years old for construction and earth-moving customers in the Benelux, founded 2008 as part of the Verhoeven Group.
- Graaver Online Rental Platform Online rental platform for mini- and midi-excavators in the Benelux, allowing customers to rent machines digitally through the website.
- Berco Undercarriage Components Distribution Distribution of Berco undercarriage components for the Benelux (since 1986) and Germany (since 2017); supplies construction, mining, and foundation machine operators.
- Auger Torque Ground Drilling Equipment Distribution of Auger Torque drilling motors, augers, hedge cutters, and concrete mills for excavator-mounted ground boring and material handling.
- Esco Wear Parts Distribution of Esco teeth, blades, and adapters for earth-moving machines including bulldozers and excavators; positioned as wear parts with longer lifespan.
- Epiroc Hydraulic Breakers Distribution of Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco) hydraulic breakers and hammer attachments for excavators, including at VemaTec Belgium since February 2024.
- Service, Repair and Maintenance Workshops Workshop-based service, repair, and replacement services for earth-moving machines and equipment at Maarheeze headquarters and branch locations, supporting machines from represented and own brands.
Quantifiable outcome
- Next-day delivery on parts ordered before 15:00
Companies that use Verhoeven
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Verhoeven technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Verhoeven partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Kees BoscoreKees Bos is a Takeuchi partner operating in West-Nederland. In December 2025, Takeuchi Benelux (part of Verhoeven International) opened a new location in Capelle aan den IJssel in partnership with Kees Bos, expanding Takeuchi's presence in Western Netherlands. The Kees Bos team includes Kees Bos (Branch Manager/Sales), Eric-Jan Willemse (Sales), Nico Bos (Operations), Bertie Bos (Administration), Nanne Verkuil (Mechanic), and Hans Bos (Service Mechanic).
- Wilhelm Schäfer GmbHcoreWilhelm Schäfer GmbH is a German company acquired by Gerard Verhoeven in 2014. It is the importer of Takeuchi earth-moving machines for Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Germany. The company places more than 3,000 machines annually in these countries. Together with Verhoeven International and Verga, it forms the Verhoeven Group — a strong alliance in earth-moving equipment, undercarriage parts, and attachments.
- VergacoreVerga is an Indian company founded in 2006 by Mehul Gandhi and Gerard Verhoeven. It is one of the world leaders in designing and manufacturing attachment parts such as buckets, rippers, quick couplers, and demolition/sorting grapples. The company has two facilities with 400 employees and produces 5,000 attachment parts per month. VemaTec brand products are manufactured by Verga.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Verhoeven competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SMH Group: Dutch multi-brand heavy equipment distributor representing premium OEMs across construction, material handling and ground-engaging tools. Most direct functional analogue to Verhoeven in the Benelux market, with overlapping supplier brands, dealer structure and service offerings.
- Van der Spek: Long-established Caterpillar dealer in the Netherlands, distributing construction machinery, providing parts, service and rental. Closely comparable to Verhoeven in business model and Benelux contractor customer base, though concentrated on a single OEM brand.
- Kiesel GmbH: German family-owned distributor of construction and handling machinery (including excavators, material handling and ground-engaging tools) with parts, service and rental. Highly comparable in mid-size specialty distribution model, European focus and multi-brand OEM portfolio.
- HKL Baumaschinen: Germany's largest construction equipment rental company with sales and service of new and used machines. Overlaps directly with Verhoeven's Vereco rental business and Takeuchi/Schäffer-style machine sales and parts operations across DACH.
Regional players
- Robert Aebi AG: Swiss construction and infrastructure equipment distributor offering sales, service and parts for premium OEMs. Comparable specialty distributor model, but operates primarily in Switzerland rather than Benelux, so a regional rather than direct competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Boels Rental: Leading European equipment rental group with significant presence in the Netherlands and Belgium. Overlaps with Verhoeven's Vereco and Graaver rental operations and competes for the same contractor customer base, though Boels operates at much larger scale across many equipment categories.
- Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer of compact construction equipment (mini excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers) including electric models. Competes in the same mini/midi excavator category where Verhoeven is exclusive Benelux importer for Takeuchi, but Wacker Neuson sells direct and via its own dealer network.
- Manitou Group: French global manufacturer of material handling, earthmoving and aerial work platform equipment. Directly comparable in wheel loader / shovel and material handling categories where Verhoeven distributes Schäffer, but operates as an OEM with own dealer network rather than as a multi-brand distributor.
- Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental group, with significant Benelux presence and a broad fleet including mini/midi excavators. Overlaps with Verhoeven's Vereco and Graaver rental businesses and competes for the same contractor demand, but operates at pan-European scale.
- Kubota: Japanese manufacturer of compact excavators and construction machinery with growing European dealer presence. Competes with Takeuchi (Verhoeven's flagship line) in mini/midi excavators and with broader construction equipment categories, but sells via its own OEM-controlled dealer network rather than as a peer distributor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Verhoeven leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Verhoeven subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Verhoeven funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Verhoeven
What does Verhoeven do?
Verhoeven International distributes, sells, rents, and services earth-moving machinery, undercarriage components, and equipment attachments through exclusive Benelux import agreements for Takeuchi excavators and Sch\u00e4ffer wheel loaders, complemented by own-brand products (VemaTec attachments, VemaTrack undercarriages, Fero electric tracked vehicles) and distribution of Berco, Auger Torque, Esco, and Epiroc parts. The company's operations span four Benelux locations, an online rental platform (Graaver), and a 82-country export network via VMT International, with service, repair, and maintenance workshops at headquarters.
Is Verhoeven a public or private company?
Verhoeven is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Verhoeven founded?
Verhoeven was founded in 1957. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Verhoeven based?
Verhoeven is headquartered in Maarheeze, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Verhoeven make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts & Components, rental Services, service, Repair & Maintenance and international Export.
Who are Verhoeven's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SMH Group, Van der Spek, Kiesel GmbH and HKL Baumaschinen. Robert Aebi AG is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Boels Rental, Wacker Neuson, Manitou Group, Loxam and Kubota.
Does Verhoeven have an API?
No public API is recorded for Verhoeven.
What industry is Verhoeven in?
Verhoeven's product category is Construction Equipment Distribution and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAAAA, Excavators, with a secondary code of AFAAAAAC, Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks). Its NAICS code is 423810 and its SIC code is 3531.