What Van Beest does

Royal Van Beest Group, founded in 1922 in Sliedrecht, Netherlands, is a family-owned manufacturer of premium lifting, lashing, and mooring equipment. The group operates a multi-brand portfolio including Green Pin (shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, and Dyneema-based Tycan chain), Irizar Forge (heavy-duty crane components up to 5,000 tonnes SWL, forged in Spain), Heuer Hebetechnik (German crane hooks since 1893), Sling Supply International (engineered lifting solutions for wind turbines), and Enduro Softslings (HMPE softslings up to ~1,200 tonnes WLL, acquired November 2025). Manufacturing facilities are located in the Netherlands, France (Celles sur Durolle), Germany (Iserlohn), and Spain (Lazkao, Lezo), with owned distribution centers in Sliedrecht, Houston, and Chicago.

The business model is B2B industrial equipment with quote-based pricing, no public list pricing, and a distributor customer portal for orders and certificates. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales (offices in Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, USA) and a global channel network of 900+ distributors in 90+ countries, with a stated 99% stock availability and 4-hour order-to-ship capability. End-markets include offshore construction, wind energy, oil and gas, onshore construction, manufacturing, mining, military, and fishing/aquaculture; co-development with leading wind OEMs for nacelle, hub, tower, and blade lifting tools is a specific customer engagement model. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The group has grown primarily through bolt-on M&A since 2007 (Forges de L'Eminée), with major waves in 2017 (Load Solutions, Irizar Forge, Heuer Hebetechnik), 2022 (Sling Supply International), and 2025 (Enduro Softslings). In 2022, on its 100th anniversary, the company was granted the Royal title by the Dutch monarchy and rebranded to Royal Van Beest Group. It remains family-controlled across four generations, employs approximately 300 people, and is led by CEO Hendrik Kok. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (Lloyd's, since 1993), ISO 14001 and 45001 at Irizar Forge, and class society type approvals from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas.

Name

Van Beest

Legal name

Van Beest B.V.

Website

https://vanbeest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Royal Van Beest Group is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of premium lifting, lashing, and mooring equipment. Through five brands (Green Pin, Irizar Forge, Heuer Hebetechnik, Sling Supply International, Enduro Softslings), it serves offshore, wind, oil and gas, construction, and mining customers in 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sliedrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Lifting & Lashing Equipment: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling premium quality lifting, lashing and mooring fittings including shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, fibre link chain, crane components, and soft slings through multiple brands (Green Pin, Irizar Forge, Heuer Hebetechnik, Sling Supply International, Enduro Softslings). Revenue is generated through direct sales, distribution centers, and a global network of over 900 distributors in 90+ countries.
2. Custom Engineering & Manufacturing Services: Sling Supply International provides engineering, manufacturing, testing, and certification of lifting solutions. Irizar Forge offers full-service packages including design, testing, inspections, and third-party certifications for custom crane components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Van Beest manufactures and supplies premium quality lifting, lashing, and mooring fittings under multiple brands (Green Pin, Irizar Forge, Heuer Hebetechnik, Sling Supply International, Enduro Softslings). The company produces shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, synthetic fibre chain (Dyneema-based), heavy-duty crane components up to 5,000 tonnes SWL, crane hooks to DIN/EN standards, wind turbine lifting solutions, and HMPE softslings through owned manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Spain.

Product overview

Royal Van Beest is the leading manufacturer of premium quality lifting, lashing and mooring fittings. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio under one roof: Green Pin® (premium lifting and lashing equipment including shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, and fibre chain), Irizar Forge (heavy-duty crane components up to 5,000 tonnes), Heuer Hebetechnik (crane hooks in sizes up to DIN 320), Sling Supply International (wind turbine lifting solutions), and Enduro Softslings (HMPE softslings up to 1,200 tonnes WLL). The portfolio also includes specialized sub-products like Green Pin Tycan® (Dyneema-based chain) and Green Pin Power Sling® (heavy-lift shackles). A distributor customer portal provides access to orders and certificates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Pin®: Leading brand for premium quality lifting and lashing equipment including shackles, turnbuckles, hooks and fibre link chain
• Irizar Forge
• Heuer Hebetechnik
• Sling Supply International
• Enduro Softslings

Products and services

• Green Pin Premium quality lifting and lashing equipment brand including shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, and fibre link chain. Products are manufactured in Sliedrecht, Netherlands, and distributed through a global network of 900+ distributors. Targeted at industrial buyers in offshore, construction, mining, and general lifting sectors.
• Green Pin Tycan Chain Link chain made from Dyneema, the world's strongest man-made fibre. Provides the performance and flexibility of steel chain at a fraction of the weight, while being non-corrosive, non-conductive, and waterproof. Targeted at industrial users needing lighter, safer chain alternatives.
• Green Pin Power Sling Shackle Heavy-lift shackle with the widest shackle crown in the industry (10% more than previous generation) and an optimal D/d ratio. Enables up to 20% savings on synthetic- and wire rope costs. Targeted at heavy-lifting operations requiring high-capacity shackles.
• Irizar Forge High-quality standardized and tailor-made crane components manufactured in the Basque country, Spain. Produces heavy-duty crane hooks, blocks, and components with lifting capacity up to 5,000 tonnes SWL. Includes design, testing, inspections, and third-party certifications. Targeted at crane OEMs, offshore platforms, and heavy industry.
• Heuer Hebetechnik Complete range of heavy duty crane hooks manufactured to DIN and EN standards, in sizes from 1 (DIN) to 320 (DIN). Available as blanks, with safety catches, or fully customized. Each hook delivered with a Lloyd's quality certificate. Targeted at German, Scandinavian, and UK crane OEMs.
• Sling Supply International (Slingsintt) Engineering, manufacturing, testing, and certification of lifting equipment for wind turbines (nacelles, hubs, towers, blades). Includes test bench capability up to 240 tonnes and co-development with leading wind OEMs. Targeted at global wind industry OEMs.
• Enduro Softslings Manufacturer of heavy duty HMPE softslings with tight tolerances (accuracy of ±0.2% absolute and ±0.1% relative). Product range includes Heavy Lift Synthetic Softslings, EasyQuip Crane & Construction Slings, Webbing Slings, and protection material. Maximum capacity reaching nearly 1,200 tonnes WLL. Targeted at heavy-lift and construction applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% savings on synthetic- and wire rope costs with Green Pin Power Sling shackles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enduro SoftslingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Royal Van Beest Group acquired Enduro Softslings on November 20, 2025. Established ten years ago in The Netherlands, Enduro Softslings has secured a leading position in the lifting industry through innovative manufacturing capabilities, high-performance custom-made soft slings, and outstanding customer support. The acquisition complements existing HMPE product line (Green Pin Tycan). Enduro continues operating as independent entity with Managing Director Sytse van der Molen remaining in position.
• Sling Supply International (Slingsintt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2022Royal Van Beest Group acquired Sling Supply International on October 3, 2022. Dedicated to design, manufacturing, testing and certification of lifting solutions with main business focused on global wind industry (lifting equipment for nacelles, hubs, towers, blades). Has built strong reputation through engineering excellence and co-development with leading wind OEMs. Led by Mikel López (R&D/Commercial Director), Igor Rodríguez (Operations Director), and Eneritz Miranda Muxika (Finance Director).
• Irizar ForgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired by Royal Van Beest Group in 2017. Founded 1923, leading expert in metallurgy of heavy-duty crane components. Specializes in harsh environment applications - on land, at sea, and in the air. Capable of forging products up to 18,000 kg with lifting capacity up to 5,000 tonnes. Global network with sales offices in Spain, Brazil, and USA.
• Heuer HebetechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired by Royal Van Beest Group in 2017 through acquisition of Irizar Forge. German company producing quality hooks since 1893. Located in Iserlohn, Ruhr Region. Products include Single and Double Ramshorn hooks from size 1 (DIN) to 320 (DIN). Preferred partner for German, Scandinavian, and UK OEMs.
• Load SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired in 2017 to add synthetic chain to product range (Green Pin Tycan).
• Forges de L'EminéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Acquired in 2007 to expand product range. Located in Celles sur Durolle, France. Production facility rebranded to Green Pin in 2019.
• IRO - Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Offshore Energy IndustryminorOthersRoyal Van Beest is an IRO member company. IRO represents 300 member companies towards Dutch government and prospective customers, facilitates export promotion, provides subsidies for innovative technology, and spreads information via publications, internet and meetings.
• LEEA - Lifting Equipment Engineers AssociationminorOthersRoyal Van Beest member of LEEA, a leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. Active in standards setting, training, health and safety, and technical and legal advice.
• SC&RA - Specialized Carriers & Rigging AssociationminorOthersRoyal Van Beest member of SC&RA which serves 1300 member companies in 47 nations involved in specialized transportation, crane and rigging operations. Provides education, events, webinars, safety manuals, reference tools, and advocacy.
• AWRF - Associated Wire Rope FabricatorsminorOthersRoyal Van Beest member of AWRF which promotes common interests of companies manufacturing, fabricating or distributing lifting, rigging and load securement devices. Works to establish safety standards and product identification procedures.
• EVOLISminorOthersRoyal Van Beest member of EVOLIS, trade organization of French mechanical industries. Signed Charter for lifting components in 2012. Active participation in committee pursuing commitment to quality and safety.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crosby Group: Crosby is a US-based, century-old manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and load securement hardware-shackles, turnbuckles, hooks, wire rope fittings-making it the closest direct competitor to Van Beest's Green Pin product range and global below-the-hook market positioning.
• Gunnebo Industries (Lifting Solutions): Gunnebo Lifting is a Swedish manufacturer of chain, shackles, hooks, and master links sold under the Gunnebo and Pewag-adjacent brands; it competes head-to-head with Green Pin in European and global below-the-hook lifting hardware distribution.
• Pewag Group: Austrian-based Pewag is a European manufacturer of chains, snow chains, and lifting components. Its lifting segment directly competes with Van Beest in chain fittings, shackles, and lifting accessories across industrial and forestry applications.
• RUD Group (A.B. Ehrnberg): German RUD manufactures lifting points, lashing equipment, tire-protection chains, and connector chains. Its industrial lifting and lashing product lines overlap with Green Pin shackles, turnbuckles, and rigging accessories, particularly in heavy-duty and OEM applications.
• SpanSet Group: SpanSet is a Swiss/German specialist in load-securement, lashing, and lifting accessories including round-slings and securing systems; it competes with Van Beest's Sling Supply International and Enduro Softslings in engineered slings and lashing for offshore and wind customers.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a US-listed broad incumbent in hoists, cranes, and rigging products, with brands such as CM, Yale, and Duff Norton. It overlaps Van Beest on industrial hooks, hoists, and shackles but operates at far greater scale across a much wider product portfolio.
• Kito Group / Kito Crosby: Kito is a Japanese-listed group that owns the Crosby brand after their merger, providing hoists, cranes, chain blocks, and rigging hardware globally. A broader incumbent with overlapping crane and chain accessory portfolios served through a much larger worldwide distribution network.
• Liebherr (Crane Components): Liebherr manufactures complete mobile and crawler cranes but also supplies heavy-duty crane components, blocks, and hooks used by crane OEMs; it overlaps Irizar Forge in the high-capacity crane components / OEM supply segment.
• Demag (Terex MHPS): Terex Material Handling (now owned by Konecranes) includes Demag-brand industrial cranes, hoists, and components. As a broad incumbent with overlapping crane component and industrial lifting solutions, it competes with Irizar Forge and Heuer at the OEM and end-user levels.

Emerging players

• Bridon-Bekaert (rope) / Bekaert Industries: Bridon-Bekaert is a global supplier of steel wire ropes and synthetic rope solutions for lifting and offshore applications, comparable to Van Beest's Dyneema Tycan chain and Sling Supply wind-engineered lifting products in performance-driven rope and chain categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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