Loadlok

What Loadlok does

LoadLok is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of cargo control solutions for the European commercial transport industry, founded in 1984 in Rotterdam and operating today as a primary brand within The Cargo Control Company B.V. (C3). The company designs, develops, and manufactures a portfolio of 1000+ products organized under sub-brands: FreightLok (lashing straps, shoring poles, cargo planks, beams), LoadLok Tracks (side, floor, and roof rail systems), IsoLok (multitemp/temperature-controlled transport walls using proprietary Clever Foam Technology and Clever Panel Technology), LayerLok (double decking systems that double pallet capacity), FashionLok (garment-on-hanger transport), and SmartLok (cargo control for light commercial vehicles and last-mile delivery). Notable engineering differentiators include the SmartLift balancer system with the market's lowest 110mm loading height restriction, aluminum extrusion track systems optimized for weight, and compliance with ATP, HACCP, PIEK, VDI 2700, and EN 12195-2 standards.

The company's business model is a B2B hardware sales motion targeting OEM, bodybuilders, and large fleet operators across Europe, delivered through 9 direct sales offices in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the UK, and Belgium, supported by a 20,000 m2 Centre of Excellence in Kuny, Poland. Pricing is quotation-based rather than publicly listed, with customization of length, shape, material, and finish positioned as a core differentiator. Customers include major European transport and logistics operators (Krone, Schmitz Cargobull, Lamberet, Fruehauf, Ewals, Samskip, Tirsan, Schwarzmüller, Kogel, Lawrence David, Leci, Bruggen, Essers, Spier, Junge Fahrzeugbau) as well as OEM truck manufacturers. In 2014, LoadLok merged with Roland International to form C3, and in August 2024, The Heico Companies LLC (a US-based holding company with 9,000+ employees across 80+ portfolio companies) acquired majority ownership of C3, with CEO Johan de Rooij retaining a shareholder and operational leadership role.

Name

Loadlok

Legal name

LoadLok

Website

https://loadlok.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LoadLok is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of cargo control solutions — load restraint, multisemperature transport walls, and double decking systems — sold to OEM, bodybuilders, and fleet operators across Europe under The Cargo Control Company (C3), recently acquired by The Heico Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cargo Control Equipment

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Cargo control solutions
• Load securing equipment
• Lashing and shoring systems
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Double decking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Geldermalsen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Control Hardware Sales: Sale of physical cargo control equipment including lashing straps, shoring poles, tracks, beams, temperature control walls, and double decking systems. Products sold as one-time hardware purchases to transport companies, bodybuilders, and fleet operators. Customization and tailoring services available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LoadLok manufactures and sells physical cargo control hardware for commercial vehicles, including load restraint systems (lashing straps, shoring poles, tracks, beams), load optimization products (double decking systems, multi-temperature compartment walls), and garment transport solutions. Products are sold under sub-brands FreightLok, LoadLok Tracks, IsoLok, LayerLok, FashionLok, and SmartLok to OEM, bodybuilders, and large fleet operators across Europe, with extensive customization in length, shape, material, and finish.

Product overview

LoadLok is a manufacturer of cargo control solutions with a diversified product portfolio organized under distinct sub-brands. The core offering spans two functional categories: (1) Load Restraint (securing cargo during transport) via FreightLok Lashing & Shoring, and LoadLok Tracks; and (2) Load Optimisation (maximizing vehicle payload) via IsoLok Multitemp Solutions, LayerLok Double Decking, and FashionLok Garment Transport. A specialized sub-brand, SmartLok, addresses Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) needs for last-mile delivery with tracks, shoring, lashing, nets, and Cool Series Flex Van. All products are European-designed and manufactured, with customization capabilities for OEM, bodybuilders, and fleet operators. LoadLok is a member of The Cargo Control Company (C3), acquired by The Heico Companies in August 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FreightLok: Lashing and shoring cargo control equipment for transport companies
• Roland
• InfiniShield
• IsoLok
• LayerLok
• FashionLok
• SmartLok
• MagniLok

Products and services

• LoadLok Tracks Rail and track systems (Side Tracks, Floor Tracks, Roof Tracks) for mounting and securing cargo control equipment within commercial vehicles, sold to OEM, bodybuilders, and fleet operators.
• FreightLok Lashing & Shoring Mechanical and textile load securing equipment including lashing straps, shoring poles, Kargo Keeper, cargo planks, and beams for trailers, compliant with EN 12195-2 standard for transport companies.
• IsoLok Multitemp Solutions Temperature-controlled transport solutions for cold chain management in refrigerated vehicles, including Frigo Series (glassfibre panels with Clever Panel Technology) and Cool Series (closed-cell foam with Clever Foam Technology), ATP and HACCP compliant.
• LayerLok Double Decking Solutions Double decking systems (LayerLok XP, AF, SC) that create second deck levels in trailers to maximize payload capacity, engineered to minimize weight without compromising performance.
• FashionLok Garment Transport Solutions Garment on hanger (GOH) transport systems including garment rails and panels for the fashion and laundry industry, designed to prevent garment damage during transport.
• SmartLok - Light Commercial Vehicle Solutions Cargo control solutions specifically designed for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), including tracks, shoring, lashing, nets, and Cool Series Flex Van for last-mile delivery optimization with plug-and-play assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 40% on fuel/energy costs with multitemp solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cargo Control Company (C3)coreOthersLoadLok is a member of The Cargo Control Company (C3), formed in 2014 with the merger of LoadLok and Roland. C3 is the number 1 provider of smart cargo control solutions to the European transport industry with 9 sales offices throughout Europe. LoadLok operates under the C3 umbrella alongside sister brand Roland International.
• Roland InternationalcoreOthersSister brand under Cargo Control Company (C3). Roland was founded in 1965 and is a fully integrated manufacturing partner for transport companies and trailer/body builders, offering design to printing to fully produced custom made curtains. Roland houses the InfiniShield brand for printed side curtain solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ancra International: Globally operating manufacturer of cargo control and load securement products (lashing, shoring, tracks, beams) serving similar OEM, bodybuilder, and fleet customers. Highly comparable product portfolio and end markets to LoadLok, and also has Heico Companies ownership overlap.
• Kinedyne: US-based manufacturer of cargo securement, cargo control, and cargo handling products wholly owned by The Heico Companies. Direct portfolio overlap with LoadLok across lashing and cargo control, with complementary North American footprint.
• SpanSet: European manufacturer of load securing and lifting equipment, including lashing straps, tie-downs, and fall protection. Highly comparable product categories and direct overlap with LoadLok's FreightLok range.
• Petag: German manufacturer of load securing products (lashing straps, shoring poles, cargo control systems) serving the European commercial vehicle market. Direct competitor in lashing and shoring with overlapping OEM and bodybuilder customers.

Regional players

• Tie Down Engineering: US-based manufacturer of cargo securement, trailer safety, and load securing equipment. Comparable product range to LoadLok but primarily serving the North American trailer market rather than European OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global industrial supplier with a broad portfolio including cargo control, load securing, and assembly materials. Wider portfolio than LoadLok but overlapping product lines (lashing straps, fastening systems) sold to similar B2B industrial customers.
• Cargotec: Global provider of cargo and load handling solutions across Kalmar, Hiab, and MacGregor, serving ports, terminals, and on-road logistics. Broad incumbent in cargo handling with adjacent technologies but a different scale and customer mix than LoadLok.

Others

• Krone: Major European trailer manufacturer and a visible LoadLok customer. Adjacent rather than directly competing, as Krone sells complete vehicles while LoadLok supplies cargo control components integrated into those vehicles.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer and a LoadLok OEM customer. Adjacent value chain participant rather than direct competitor; comparable as a benchmark for end-market demand from European fleet operators.
• Kögel: European trailer and body manufacturer listed among LoadLok's OEM customers. Operates in the same commercial vehicle ecosystem but at the vehicle level rather than the cargo control component level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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