Delvan

What Delvan does

Delvano NV is a third-generation Belgian family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1966 by Paul Vanlerberghe in Harelbeke-Hulste, that designs and builds custom-made agricultural spraying machines for crop protection, horticulture, industry, and municipal winter service. Its core product lines span mounted, trailed, and self-propelled field sprayers with tank capacities of 400 to 7,000 liters and boom widths of 3 to 57 meters (the latter delivered in 2019 on the Euro-Trac 6000 as the world's largest spray boom), alongside horticulture sprayers, quad and knapsack sprayers, pressure washers, sweeper brushes, watering groups, concrete spray equipment, brine sprayers, and drainage cleaners. Underlying technology includes proprietary systems such as Smart Multi Connect (multi-device connectivity via Ethernet, WiFi, and 3G/4G with browser-based control and diagnostics, Silver Aar Agribex 2021), Auto-Eco-Clean (automatic low-water circuit cleaning, launched 2011), and Dynamic-Pulse-Spray (electric nozzle-valve control, launched 2019), complemented by spraying-technique options (AirTec, Wingssprayer, MagGrow, Vario-Autoselect, Bi-Air).

Delvano generates revenue through quote-based hardware sales of bespoke machines, serving professional farmers, agricultural contractors, horticulturalists, industrial buyers, and municipalities across Belgium, Wallonia, and France. Go-to-market is direct regional field sales via three named sales representatives (Francis Spriet for Wallonia/France, Patrick Bardyn for Agricultural Flanders, and a third rep), supported by an in-house after-sales service team with on-site deployment, two delivery trucks, and an online quote-request system; an active multilingual web and social presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) feeds top-of-funnel demand, and trade-show participation at Agribex, Interpom, Green Expo, and Demo Days supplements lead generation. The company additionally distributes Case (CNH Industrial) construction equipment and SharpGrade leveling products under a channel partnership, and sells second-hand Delvano and Case machines. Operations are supported by 55 employees across drawing office, software/electricity, welding, assembly, warehouse, service, purchasing, sales, and accounting, with a phased IT modernization (Qastan, Cirta ERP, Exact Online, FITdoc, Peppol e-invoicing) underway through 2026. The Vanlerberghe family retains full ownership across three generations, with Joachim Vanlerberghe serving as Managing Director; no external funding or parent company is in place.

Name

Delvan

Legal name

Delvano NV

Website

https://delvano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Delvano NV is a Belgian, third-generation family-owned manufacturer (founded 1966) of custom-made agricultural sprayers—mounted, trailed, and self-propelled with tank capacities of 400–7,000L and booms up to 57m—serving professional farmers, contractors, and municipalities in Belgium and France, with 55 employees and proprietary technologies such as Smart Multi Connect and Dynamic-Pulse-Spray.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Spraying Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field & Orchard Sprayers (Boom, Airblast, Spot Sprayers) (AFAAADAA), Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF), Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural sprayers
• Crop protection machines
• Self-propelled sprayers
• Horticulture spray equipment
• Winter service equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulste

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Agricultural Sprayer Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of custom-made crop protection machines including mounted, trailed, and self-propelled field sprayers. Boom widths from 3 to 57 meters, tank capacities from 400 to 7000 liters.
2. Horticulture Equipment: Gardening sprayers, orchard sprayers, quad sprayers, knapsack sprayers, and specialized horticultural groups for various crops.
3. Industry Equipment: High pressure washers (cold and hot water), sweeper brushes, watering groups, concrete spray groups, and brine sprayers for winter road maintenance.
4. Second-hand Equipment: Sale of pre-owned Delvano sprayers and Case construction equipment.
5. Case Equipment Distribution: Distribution of Case construction equipment including SharpGrade levelers and earthmoving machinery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delvano designs and manufactures custom-made agricultural spraying machines for crop protection, including mounted, trailed, and self-propelled field sprayers with boom widths from 3 to 57 meters and tank capacities from 400 to 7000 liters. The portfolio also covers horticulture sprayers (orchard, quad, knapsack, gardening groups), industrial equipment (high-pressure washers, sweeper brushes, watering groups, concrete spray groups), winter service brine sprayers, drainage cleaners, and golf course sprayers, plus distribution of Case construction equipment and SharpGrade leveling products.

Product overview

Delvan (Delvano) is a Belgian manufacturer of custom-made crop protection machines with over 55 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on agricultural sprayers organized into four main categories: (1) Crop Protection including mounted sprayers, trailed sprayers (TS series), and self-propelled sprayers (ST series, Euro-Trac, Meandra); (2) Horticulture covering gardening sprayers, orchard sprayers, quad-mounted sprayers, and knapsack sprayers; (3) Industry products including pressure washers, sweeper brushes, watering groups, and concrete spray equipment; (4) Winter maintenance with brine sprayers. Key technology innovations include Dynamic-Pulse-Spray (electric nozzle valves per nozzle), Auto-Eco-Clean (automatic cleaning system), and Smart Multi Connect (remote connectivity via WiFi/Ethernet/3G). The company also distributes Case construction equipment and SharpGrade leveling products. Tank capacities range from 400 to 7000 liters with spray boom widths from 3 to 57 meters. The company operates as a third-generation family business with approximately 55 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ST20 Self-Propelled Sprayer Self-propelled crop protection machine with hydrostatic drive, available with tank capacities from 400 to 7000 liters and spray boom widths from 3 to 57 meters. Features Smart Multi Connect for remote connectivity and AirTec air support options; designed for professional farmers and agricultural contractors.
• ST20 Special Edition Limited edition self-propelled sprayer commemorating Delvano's 55th anniversary, based on the ST20 with 5000L tank, 33m AirTec boom, 1.5m sections, air horns, LED bar, and special 55th anniversary stickers. Only 5 units produced.
• TS Series Trailed Sprayers Trailed sprayer series with COC approval complying with European legislation. Features new tank design that lowers the center of gravity (TS 6000 model). Tank capacities from 400 to 7000 liters; designed for professional farmers who prefer tractor-pulled configurations.
• Mounted Sprayers Three-point hitch mounted sprayers for crop protection, designed for attachment to standard agricultural tractors. Part of Delvano's core mounted sprayer range alongside trailed and self-propelled units.
• Euro-Trac Self-Propelled Sprayer series Self-propelled sprayer series awarded Golden Aar in 2000 for innovative design. Includes the Euro-Trac 6000 with the world's largest 57m spray boom, designed for large-scale agricultural operations.
• Meandra Self-Propelled Sprayer Self-propelled sprayer that entered service in 2016, representing Delvano's modern sprayer technology platform for crop protection.
• Terresta 4000 Self-Propelled Sprayer Self-propelled sprayer presented at Agribex 2011, designed to stay within 2.55m transport width for road compliance while delivering crop protection capacity.
• Gardening Sprayers and Groups Horticultural sprayers and pump groups for professionals, including pump groups, mini trailers, tomato spraying groups, disinfection groups, horticultural groups, horticultural trailers, and chicory groups.
• Orchard Sprayers Sprayers designed for tree growers, fruit growers, and wine growers to protect trees and crops with different capacities and speeds, with Tree Pilot guidance for automatic row alignment.
• Quad Sprayers Sprayers designed for mounting on or behind quad vehicles, with capacities ranging from 20L to 100L including Spotpack, Rackpack, Utepack, and Lightfoot models.
• Knapsack Sprayers Backpack sprayers from the Volpi brand for gardeners and horticulture professionals.
• Pressure Washers High pressure washers available in cold water and hot water configurations for various industrial and agricultural cleaning applications.
• Sweeper Brushes Sweeper brushes designed for mounting on tractors, forklifts, or telescopic handlers for road cleaning applications.
• Watering Groups Water transport units for hard-to-reach places, available in static or towed configurations with tank capacities from 300L to 5000L.
• Concrete Spray Group Spraying equipment for treating concrete surfaces to protect against contamination and chemical attack. Can also spray lime solutions for asphalt works.
• Brine Sprayer Winter maintenance sprayer for applying brine (salt-water solution) to bicycle and footpaths to prevent ice. More effective, environmentally friendly, and economical than salt spreading. Can also serve as regular sprayer outside winter season. Tank capacities of 300L, 400L, or 600L.
• Drainage Cleaner Professional drainage cleaning machine using modern hydraulic remote control technology for optimal results under tough conditions.
• Wave Sprayer (Golf Course Sprayer) Custom sprayers produced for golf course maintenance, developed in consultation with customers to meet specific golf course requirements.
• SharpGrade Levelling System Combination leveller, grader, and bulldozer with patented QuadRod suspension, collapsible wheels, adjustable hitch plate, and lower wheel hinge. Offers accuracy of 3mm at 1m/s speed or 1mm at 0.5m/s. Sizes from 1.2m to 3m for skid steer, mini skid steer, and compact wheel loaders from 20 to 120hp. QuadGrade IP67-rated 2D laser control system included as standard.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's largest sprayer boom at 57 meters delivered on Euro-Trac 6000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QastancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021IT services partner for digital transformation and ERP migration. Implemented phased migration from legacy AS/400 systems (TradePack ERP and FIAD accounting) to modern solutions including Cirta ERP, Exact Online accounting, FITdoc document management, and Peppol e-invoicing readiness. Project completed for January 2026 compliance.
• Case (CNH Industrial)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Case dealer distributing Case construction equipment including SharpGrade levelers, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, excavators, skid steer loaders, and wheel loaders. SharpGrade products feature patented QuadRod suspension and are compatible with major 2D and 3D control systems (Leica, Moba, Novatron, TopCon, Trimble).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lemken: Lemken is a German manufacturer of agricultural implements including crop protection sprayers (mounted and trailed) and tillage equipment. Direct competitor in the Western European sprayer market with strong brand recognition among professional farmers.
• Berthoud (Exel Industries): Berthoud is a French manufacturer of agricultural sprayers, including mounted, trailed, and self-propelled models. Comparable product offering with focus on French and broader European markets, owned by Exel Industries.
• Agrifac: Agrifac is a Dutch manufacturer of self-propelled crop protection sprayers with a focus on precision agriculture (e.g., AiCPlus, StrictSprayPlus). Closely comparable to Delvano on self-propelled technology, narrow-row booms, and Benelux origin.
• Kuhn (Bucher Industries): Kuhn is a French manufacturer of agricultural machinery including mounted, trailed, and self-propelled sprayers as well as tillage, seeding, and livestock equipment. Direct competitor in sprayer categories with broader equipment portfolio.
• Hardi (Excel Industries): Hardi is a Danish manufacturer specializing in boom sprayers, mistblowers, and self-propelled sprayers for crop protection. Comparable product mix and European customer base to Delvano, with similar focus on drift-reduction and precision spraying technologies.
• Tecnoma (Exel Industries): Tecnoma is a French sprayer specialist producing mounted, trailed, and self-propelled crop protection sprayers. Sister brand to Berthoud under Exel Industries, with overlapping market position and similar customization capabilities as Delvano.
• Amazone: Amazone is a leading European manufacturer of agricultural sprayers (mounted, trailed, and self-propelled) and soil tillage equipment. Directly comparable to Delvano across the crop protection sprayer portfolio, with overlapping geographies in Western Europe.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: John Deere is a global full-line agricultural equipment OEM offering self-propelled and trailed sprayers (e.g., R-series, M-series) as part of a broad machinery portfolio. Provides scale and technology benchmarks against which niche specialists like Delvano compete.
• AGCO: AGCO is a global agricultural equipment manufacturer whose brands (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Challenger) include trailed and self-propelled crop protection sprayers. A broad incumbent competitor shaping the precision-agriculture competitive landscape.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH): CNH Industrial manufactures agricultural equipment including Case IH sprayers (e.g., Patriot, Trident series) and is the parent of Case Construction, whose equipment Delvano already distributes. Represents a major incumbent competitor with global reach.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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