Peinemann Mobilift Group

What Peinemann Mobilift Group does

Peinemann Mobilift Group is a Dutch, family-owned industrial-equipment rental and logistics-services group headquartered in Hoogvliet (Rotterdam area), founded in 1954 by Friedrich Wilhelm Peinemann as a single-forklift rental operation at the Port of Rotterdam and now employing more than 1,200 people worldwide under the leadership of CEO Ad Kornet and third-generation principal Sam Peinemann. The group operates a one-stop-shop model covering horizontal and vertical internal transport: it rents, sells, and services a fleet that includes electric and diesel forklifts (including custom 8-ton and 26.5–30 tonne electric units), mobile hydraulic cranes up to 750 tonnes lifting capacity, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, warehouse equipment, reach stackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, suspension bridge installations, mobile scaffolding, and proprietary bundle pullers/cleaners for petrochemical heat exchangers. Roughly 80% of the construction fleet is electric (95% of forklifts; 90% in logistics), reflecting a deliberate electrification strategy tied to the company's CO2 Performance Ladder Level 3.1 certification and a stated target of 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 under the Glasgow Climate Agreement.

The company is structured across wholly-owned subsidiaries — Peinemann Heftrucks, Peinemann Kranen, Peinemann Hoogwerksystemen, Peinemann Equipment, Peinemann Container Handling, Peinemann Port Services, Peinemann Project Logistiek, Peinemann Corporate Services, Peinemann Training Center, plus acquired brands Spijkstaal (2015), G. van Harten (2019), and Hijsman (2024). It serves five primary vertical segments — construction, port/terminal operations, petrochemical/industrial, logistics/warehousing, and events — through a direct enterprise field-sales motion, dedicated account managers, 24/7 breakdown service, and hub-based construction logistics with real-time material tracking. Ancillary revenue streams include operator and safety training (VCA, ATEX, IPAF, TCVT, SOG/SSVV, Code 95), turnkey warehouse solutions, industrial moves, and engineering/lifting-plan services. Documented flagship customers include Tata Steel, BAM, Hutchison Ports Delta II, Rotterdam World Gateway, Rhenus, Van Wijnen, DWM Nederland, MBI De Steenmeesters, Alfa Tech, and Bilfinger, with multiple relationships spanning 15–30+ years, supported by integrated ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA, VCA Petrochemie, VVT, SCL, CO2 Performance Ladder, and NRTO certifications. Operations are centred in the Netherlands (HQ plus 10+ regional hubs) with international presence across Romania, Poland, Portugal, Oman, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Liberia via Mobilift International.

Name

Peinemann Mobilift Group

Legal name

Peinemann Mobilift Groep B.V.

Website

https://peinemann.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Peinemann Mobilift Group is a Dutch, family-owned industrial-equipment rental, sales, and logistics-services group (founded 1954, 1,200+ employees) renting electric forklifts, cranes up to 750 tonnes, aerial platforms, telehandlers, and container-handling equipment to construction, port, petrochemical, logistics, and event customers across the Netherlands and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Rental and Logistics Services

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42381), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment rental
• Mobile crane services
• Construction logistics
• Forklift rental
• Aerial work platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogvliet

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Core revenue stream from renting out industrial equipment including forklifts, aerial work platforms, cranes, telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, terminal tractors, reach stackers, suspension bridges, and mobile scaffolding. Equipment is rented for short and long-term periods to construction, port, industrial, and logistics companies. Rental includes full service and breakdown support.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and second-hand industrial equipment. The company sells electric and conventional forklifts, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and other equipment. They also supply turn-key warehouse solutions including complete assembly and disassembly of pallet racking facilities.
3. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance, service, and breakdown support for equipment both on-site and at workshop facilities. Includes safety inspections, certifications, and technical support. 40 service engineers on the road providing support and breakdown services for logistics, 20 service technicians for events.
4. Project Logistics and Engineering: Complex lifting operations, industrial moves, construction logistics, bundle extraction, and technical engineering advice. This includes turnkey project delivery, lifting plans, and complete industrial move services. Includes bundeltrekken (bundle extraction) specifically for petrochemical heat exchangers.
5. Training Services: The Peinemann Training Center provides certified operator training (forklifts, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, reach trucks) and safety training (VCA, ATEX, BHV, NEN 3140, manual handling, etc.) for organizations, freelancers, and individuals. NRTO member. Rated 9 by customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peinemann Mobilift Group is a Dutch one-stop-shop for horizontal and vertical internal transport, providing rental, sale, maintenance, and engineering of industrial equipment including forklifts, mobile cranes up to 750 tons, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, warehouse equipment, rough terrain forklifts, electrotractors, and container handling equipment. The company also delivers construction logistics, industrial moves, bundle extraction for the petrochemical industry, port services, and certified operator training through its NRTO-certified Training Center.

Product overview

Peinemann Mobilift Group is a one-stop-shop offering equipment rental, sale, and associated logistics services for horizontal and vertical internal transport. The portfolio centres on a broad fleet of equipment — Forklifts, Aerial Work Systems, Cranes, Telehandlers, Warehouse Equipment, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Electrotractors, and Container Handling Equipment — supplemented by specialised tools such as Bundle Extractors/Cleaners and Suspension Bridge Installations. These are backed by service modules covering Rental and Sales, Maintenance and Service, Construction Logistics, Industrial Moves, Port Services, Technical Advice/Engineering, Bundle Extraction, and a NRTO-certified Training Center. The offering is organised around five markets: Construction, Port, Industry, Logistics, and Events. The company operates from multiple Dutch locations and serves clients ranging from construction firms and port terminals to petrochemical plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peinemann Heftrucks: Forklift truck rentals and related services
• Peinemann Kranen
• Peinemann Hoogwerksystemen
• Peinemann Equipment
• Peinemann Container Handling
• Peinemann Port Services
• Peinemann Project Logistiek
• Peinemann Training Center
• Spijkstaal
• G. Van Harten
• Peinemann Academy
• Digital Safety Passport (DSP)

Products and services

• Forklifts Diesel and electric counterbalance forklifts for rent and sale, ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty models including 8-ton and 26.5-30 tonne electric units for industrial applications.
• Aerial Work Systems Aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, boom lifts), mobile scaffolding, suspension bridge installations, and climbing equipment for rent and sale, serving construction, industry, and event sectors.
• Cranes Mobile hydraulic cranes for rent with lifting capacities up to 750 tons, operated by certified crane machinists, serving petrochemical, construction, port, and industrial sectors.
• Telehandlers

Quantifiable outcome

• Emission reduction of over 678,300 kg CO2 through deployment of 11 electric 26.5-30 tonne forklift trucks at Tata Steel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hijsman (Sittard)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024In October 2024, Peinemann Group acquired Hijsman's activities from Sittard. Hijsman is specialised in lifting and hoisting techniques. The activities will be integrated into G. van Harten, strengthening Peinemann's position in the lifting and hoisting solutions market.
• G. Van HartencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019, G. Van Harten specialises in industrial moves including (dis)assembling, transporting, and repositioning objects of extreme dimensions and weights. Based in Veenendaal, the company enables Peinemann to offer complete industrial move services to its customers.
• Spijkstaal International B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Spijkstaal was acquired by Peinemann in 2015 to expand electric mobility capabilities. Spijkstaal specialises in electric tractors and platform trucks, which complement Peinemann's fleet for rental and sale to large entities like airports and flower auctions.
• MKF (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationMKF Germany developed custom-built 100% electric 26.5-30 tonne forklift trucks for Peinemann and Tata Steel. This was the first-ever electric machine in this weight class for indoor 24/7 operation. The collaboration involved adapting MKF's existing concept to achieve compact dimensions (3980mm length, 1900mm width), 96-volt power supply, interchangeable batteries, and electric hydrostatic drive system (patented by MKF). Peinemann worked with MKF and Tata Steel's knowledge to develop machines operating over 4,000 hours per year.
• DWM NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWM Nederland is a family-run specialist in assembly of complete prefabricated concrete hulls and buildings. They rely on Peinemann for crane rental and services. The collaboration includes Peinemann's involvement from the design phase, providing crane plans, and flexible response to changing requirements. Projects include Rhoon town hall and land stations on Maasvlakte.
• Tata SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTata Steel is a major customer for whom Peinemann developed custom electric heavy equipment. The partnership involved creating the first-ever 30-tonne electric forklifts for indoor 24/7 operation at Tata Steel's steel factory. Currently 11 MKF machines are operating with 3 more on the way. Total of approximately 80 machines delivered. This partnership also drove Peinemann's expertise in heavy electrification.
• Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWG is a fully automated container terminal on Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam. Peinemann provides equipment maintenance services at the terminal. The partnership is built on Peinemann's expertise in strict safety standards, mastered through petrochemical sector experience. RWG values Peinemann's reliability, loyalty, and shared family culture values.
• Hutchison Ports Delta IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutchison Ports Delta II (formerly APM Terminals Rotterdam) is Europe's gateway handling ~16 million container movements annually. Peinemann supported a groundbreaking refurbishment project replacing lower beams of 28 straddle carriers - a global first life-extending maintenance. The collaboration involved comprehensive lifting plans and daily coordination between Peinemann and Hutchison teams.
• RhenusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRhenus runs two trimodal breakbulk and heavy-lift terminals in Rotterdam. They lease terminal equipment from Peinemann including reach stackers, 33-ton forklift trucks, terminal tractors, and aerial platforms. The partnership is valued for price/quality ratio and service quality. Long-term relationship driven by effective communication and problem-solving.
• Alfa Tech (AT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlfa Tech specialises in engineering and manufacturing of asphalt plants. They have partnered with G. van Harten (part of Peinemann) for 24 years. Peinemann provides equipment (forklift trucks, aerial platforms, cranes) and assembly work. The partnership is built on mutual trust as family businesses with shared passion for the profession.
• Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding (NRTO)minorOthersPeinemann Training Center B.V. is a member of the NRTO, subscribing to quality requirements and code of conduct for training providers in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Boels Rental: Largest equipment rental company in the Netherlands and a leading pan-European player, offering rental of aerial platforms, forklifts, telehandlers, and site equipment. Directly competes with Peinemann across construction, industrial, and events segments with a substantially larger fleet and broader geographic footprint.
• Mammoet: Dutch-headquartered global leader in heavy lifting, engineered transport, and industrial relocation. Directly comparable to Peinemann's G. Van Harten industrial moves subsidiary and Peinemann Kranen's heavy-lift crane operations.
• Riwal: Netherlands-headquartered specialist in aerial work platform and telehandler rental operating across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Closely comparable to Peinemann's Hoogwerksystemen division in product mix and customer base.
• Sarens: Belgian heavy lifting, crane rental, and engineered transport company serving petrochemical, energy, and infrastructure customers globally. Comparable to Peinemann on crane capacity, petrochemical bundle-extraction expertise, and industrial move project execution.
• Mateco: European rental specialist for forklifts, aerial platforms, and material handling equipment with strong Benelux and German presence. Directly competes with Peinemann Heftrucks and Peinemann Hoogwerksystemen on enterprise rental contracts.
• Wagenborg: Dutch provider of heavy transport, crane services, and logistics, including abnormal load transport and rigging. Comparable to Peinemann's heavy-haul and crane operations across Dutch industrial and energy customers.

Regional players

• Van der Spek: Netherlands-based material handling equipment distributor and rental company representing brands like Linde and Hangcha. Comparable to Peinemann Heftrucks' forklift distribution and rental business in the Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• Kiloutou: Major French-headquartered equipment rental group with operations across Europe including the Benelux. Competes with Peinemann on construction and industrial equipment rental with a wider product portfolio and larger branch network.
• Jungheinrich: German intralogistics provider and forklift manufacturer with a growing rental fleet business across Europe. Comparable as both a supplier/partner to Peinemann's forklift fleet and a competitor in warehouse equipment rental and sales.
• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental company with broad coverage across aerial platforms, forklifts, and site equipment. A broad incumbent competitor whose scale and pan-European footprint pressure Peinemann in commoditized rental categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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