Van Vliet Automotive Group

What Van Vliet Automotive Group does

Van Vliet Automotive Group is a Netherlands-headquartered commercial vehicle exporter and authorized distributor, operating since 1953 and owned by GTE Group B.V. The company holds official importer status with MAN Truck & Bus SE and distributorship rights with IVECO, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and Foton, and complements this with a Fiat Ducato mini bus offering. Its core product set centers on the MAN TGS heavy-duty series (400–540hp, configurations from 4x2 to 8x8), the MAN TGM medium-duty line, the MAN TGE light commercial van, and specialty built-up vehicles including tipper, crane, refrigerated box, fuel tanker, and fire fighter trucks. The company's primary end markets are enterprise buyers in Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with stated use cases spanning mining, oil and gas, logistics, construction, humanitarian aid and NGOs, agriculture, infrastructure, and emergency services.

The business model is fundamentally a hardware distribution and export operation rather than a technology platform. Revenue is generated through three streams: new commercial vehicle sales (quote-based, EXW Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, typical payment terms requiring pre-payment or payment within 30 days of invoice), genuine MAN spare parts supply with worldwide shipping, and vehicle customization plus professional services such as MAN ProfiDrive driver training and fleet management. Quoted unit prices range from approximately €54K for entry-level minibuses to over €312K for fully built fire apparatus, with tractor heads clustering between €107K and €150K. The company maintains an inventory of 800+ vehicles ready for immediate export and supports its aftermarket presence through its own inventory and an international dealer network providing local sales and after-sales support.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed from the Dutch headquarters, supported by a multilingual website (English and French), direct phone lines, and WhatsApp. Marketing emphasizes deep inventory, rapid availability, customization capability, and OEM backing rather than digital acquisition funnels. The company holds ISO and AEO certifications to support export compliance, and is structured through two operating Dutch B.V. subsidiaries (Distribution B.V. and Trading B.V.) within the broader GTE Group holding alongside sister entities pktrucks.com, Terramar GmbH, GTE Capital, and GTE TechSupport.

Name

Van Vliet Automotive Group

Legal name

Van Vliet Automotive B.V.

Website

https://vanvliet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Van Vliet Automotive Group is a Netherlands-based official MAN Truck & Bus importer that exports new commercial vehicles, buses, and specialty trucks to enterprise customers across Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with in-house customization and spare parts support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 7–8 Heavy-Duty Truck & Tractor Manufacturing (IMACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB), Hybrid Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAG)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle distribution
• Truck export services
• Heavy duty trucks
• Bus and coach sales
• Commercial vehicle spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwerkerk Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Commercial Vehicle Sales: Van Vliet Automotive generates primary revenue through the sale of new MAN trucks, buses, 4x4 vehicles, trailers, and machinery. The company maintains extensive stock of over 800 vehicles ready for immediate export and deployment.
2. Genuine MAN Spare Parts: The company provides genuine MAN spare parts with fast worldwide shipping, supporting the maintenance and operational continuity of vehicles sold.
3. Vehicle Customization and Professional Services: Van Vliet offers vehicle customization services for various industries including mining, construction, and humanitarian aid. Additional services include driver training, fleet management, and MAN ProfiDrive training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Van Vliet Automotive Group is an official MAN Truck & Bus importer and commercial vehicle distributor that sells new, unused trucks, buses, trailers, 4x4 vehicles, and machinery for export to global markets. The company maintains an extensive stock of over 800 vehicles and complements vehicle sales with in-house customization, genuine spare parts, global export logistics, fleet management, and driver training services (MAN ProfiDrive).

Product overview

Van Vliet Automotive is a commercial vehicle dealership and exporter specializing in new trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. The core product portfolio centers on MAN truck series (TGS heavy-duty, TGM medium-duty, and TGE light commercial), supplemented by Fiat Ducato minibuses. As an official importer of MAN Truck & Bus and authorized distributor of IVECO trucks, the company offers a comprehensive range of configurable commercial vehicles. The business model combines vehicle sales with value-added services including genuine spare parts supply, in-house vehicle customization, global export logistics, fleet management, driver training (MAN ProfiDrive), and project supply solutions. Vehicles are supplied new and unused, with stock availability across tractor heads, chassis cabins, tipper trucks, crane trucks, tankers, fire fighter trucks, buses, and 4x4 off-road vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAN TGS Trucks Heavy-duty truck series for construction, mining, logistics, and infrastructure applications. Available in 4x2, 4x4, 6x4, 6x6, 8x4, and 8x8 axle configurations with power outputs from 400hp to 540hp. Tractor head pricing ranges from approximately €107,500 to €150,000.
• MAN TGM Trucks Medium-duty truck series for flexible urban and regional transport operations. Available in 4x2 to 4x4 configurations with power outputs from 250hp to 320hp. Configurable as chassis cabins, fire fighter trucks, refrigerated box trucks, and other specialized builds.
• MAN TGE Vans Light commercial vehicle series for distribution, transport, and special purpose applications. Includes ambulance van configurations.
• Fiat Ducato Mini Bus Multi-purpose minibus available in L2H2 (9-seater, from €54,000) and L4H2 (17-seater, from €73,500) configurations, suitable for passenger transport and special conversions.
• Genuine MAN Spare Parts Original manufacturer replacement parts for all MAN vehicles with fast international shipping and expert technical support, supporting maintenance and operational continuity of sold vehicles.
• Vehicle Customization In-house vehicle modification services including body building, tipper installations, crane mounting, tank fitting, and specialized equipment installation for industry-specific applications such as mining, construction, firefighting, and humanitarian operations.
• Global Export Service International logistics and export documentation services enabling worldwide delivery of vehicles with full regulatory compliance, shipped EXW from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands.
• Fleet Management Ongoing fleet support services including maintenance planning, vehicle tracking coordination, and operational optimization for commercial vehicle fleets.
• MAN ProfiDrive Training Driver training and vehicle handover services to ensure proper operation and maximize vehicle performance across various industries.
• Project Supply Complete fleet solutions for large-scale projects including multiple vehicle types, customization, and coordinated delivery schedules for enterprise and government buyers.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAN Truck & Bus SEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Vliet Automotive is an official importer of MAN Truck & Bus SE, holding exclusive or regional rights to distribute new MAN commercial vehicles. As an official importer, they provide genuine MAN parts, full manufacturer warranty support, and access to MAN ProfiDrive training programs.
• GTE Group B.V.coreOthersVan Vliet Automotive is a subsidiary of GTE Group B.V., a holding company that also includes pktrucks.com, Terramar GmbH, GTE Capital, and GTE TechSupport. The group operates as one of the world's leading trading companies for commercial vehicles.
• pktrucks.comminorOthersPart of the GTE Group brand portfolio, pktrucks.com is another commercial vehicle trading operation within the same corporate family.
• Terramar GmbHminorOthersPart of the GTE Group brand portfolio, Terramar GmbH operates as a commercial vehicle company within the same corporate family.
• Volkswagen Commercial VehiclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolkswagen brand represented through the GTE Group dealer network alongside MAN vehicles.
• FotonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoton brand represented through the GTE Group dealer network alongside MAN vehicles.
• IVECOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Vliet Automotive is an official distributor of IVECO trucks for multiple regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAS Trucks: Dutch commercial vehicle dealer offering new and used trucks, tractors, semi-trailers, and trailers across European and international markets. Highly comparable as a Netherlands-headquartered dealer/exporter of commercial vehicles with similar customer profile of fleet operators and international buyers.
• Kleyn Trucks: Major Dutch commercial vehicle dealer selling new and used trucks, vans, trailers, and semi-trailers globally. Closely comparable model to Van Vliet as a large Dutch-based truck trader with international export focus, though skews more to used inventory.
• pktrucks.com: Sister company within the GTE Group portfolio operating as a complementary commercial vehicle trading brand. Same holding structure, similar international truck trading model, directly comparable in customer overlap and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Mercedes-Benz Trucks: German OEM of Actros, Atego, Arocs heavy and medium trucks serving global markets including Africa and Middle East. Strong competitive overlap with Van Vliet's MAN-based offerings for the same fleet, mining, and humanitarian use cases.
• Volvo Trucks: Swedish OEM of premium heavy-duty trucks (FH, FM, FMX series) widely used in African mining, Middle East logistics, and humanitarian fleets. Directly competes with Van Vliet's MAN TGS heavy-duty range for the same enterprise and mining customers across Van Vliet's geographic footprint.
• Scania: Swedish OEM of heavy-duty trucks with strong African and Middle East presence via established dealer networks. Competes with Van Vliet's MAN portfolio for the same mining, logistics, and humanitarian fleet contracts; comparable end-customer profile.
• IVECO: Italian-headquartered OEM of commercial vehicles (heavy, medium, light, buses) that Van Vliet also distributes in select regions. Overlapping product line and customer segments; IVECO competes head-to-head with the MAN products Van Vliet exports, while also partnering in certain markets.
• MAN Truck & Bus: German-headquartered OEM of the TGS, TGM, and TGE truck series that form Van Vliet's core product line. Comparable as the principal supply partner whose vehicles constitute Van Vliet's inventory; broader global operations and direct dealer network make MAN both supply source and indirect competitor when customers deal directly with the OEM.
• DAF Trucks: Dutch OEM manufacturer of Class 7-8 trucks (XF, CF series) competing head-to-head with MAN in Africa, Middle East, and Europe. Comparable as a competing brand Van Vliet's customers may choose; serves same end-customers (fleet operators, logistics, construction) and is locally relevant as another Dutch-headquartered truck brand.

Emerging players

• Truckscorner (part of Renault Trucks / Volvo Group dealer network): European commercial vehicle marketplace/dealer that aggregates new and used trucks including those exported to emerging markets. Comparable in serving international truck buyers seeking African-deployed vehicles, though more focused on digital aggregation than physical dealer inventory management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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