Van Der Spek
Van Der Spek is a Belgian privately held distributor and service provider of construction machinery — tower cranes, mobile cranes, recycling equipment, and road construction machines — serving B2B clients across Belgium and the Netherlands under exclusive brand partnerships with Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, and others.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersTernat, Belgium
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Van Der Spek does
Van Der Spek is a privately held, family-owned construction equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Ternat, Belgium, with a regional operation in Vianen, Netherlands. The company distributes, rents, and services heavy machinery — including tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, concrete plants, road construction equipment (asphalt pavers and rollers), and recycling/crushing and screening equipment — sourced primarily under exclusive brand partnerships with tier-1 OEMs such as Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, Terex, and Lindner. Beyond new machine sales, the company operates a dedicated refurbishing department that restores used equipment for resale, maintains six in-house professional crane assembly teams for erection and dismantling work, and holds ISO 9001 quality and VCA safety certifications.
Van Der Spek's business model combines five core revenue streams: one-time sales of new equipment, one-time sales of refurbished second-hand equipment, recurring rental of cranes and recycling/road construction machines, spare parts supply, and professional services (assembly, periodic maintenance, refurbishing, and engineering consultation) plus training programs for site managers, crane operators, and technicians. All transactions are quote-based with no public pricing, and service work is billed at hourly rates with premium rates for nights, weekends, and holidays. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting B2B construction firms across Belgium and the Netherlands in three primary end markets: high-rise and industrial construction, road building and public works, and recycling/material processing.
The company employs 251–500 people, is led by Managing Director Danny Dedobbeleer, and operates without disclosed external institutional investment or public listing. Distribution and marketing are conducted directly through a multilingual (Dutch/French/English) website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and dedicated sales, rental, and service departments. The legal entity structure comprises Van Der Spek Ternat N.V. (Belgium) as the primary operating company and Van Der Spek Vianen B.V. (Netherlands) as a wholly-owned affiliate.
Van Der Spek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Van Der Spek
- Legal name
- Van Der Spek Ternat N.V.
- Website
- https://vanderspek.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Van Der Spek is a Belgian privately held distributor and service provider of construction machinery — tower cranes, mobile cranes, recycling equipment, and road construction machines — serving B2B clients across Belgium and the Netherlands under exclusive brand partnerships with Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, and others.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Van Der Spek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heavy Construction Machinery Distribution and Rental
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)
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Where Van Der Spek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ternat
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Van Der Spek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- New Equipment Sales: Sale of new construction machines including concrete plants, tower cranes, mobile cranes, conveyor belts, rollers, recycling equipment, and road construction machines. Products sourced from exclusive brand partners such as Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, and others.
- Second-hand Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished used machines including tower cranes, material handling machines, and other construction equipment. Each second-hand machine is inspected and restored to top condition before resale.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of construction cranes (tower cranes and fast-erecting cranes from Liebherr), recycling machines (crushing/screening equipment), and road construction equipment (asphalt pavers and rollers). Rental operations include delivery, assembly, and maintenance services.
- Spare Parts: Supply of original spare parts for the various brands distributed by Van Der Spek, supporting maintenance and uptime for both sold and rented machines.
- Professional Services (Assembly, Maintenance, Refurbishing): Additional services including assembly and disassembly of tower cranes (6 professional teams), periodic maintenance on rental machines and client tower cranes, refurbishing/overhaul of used machines, engineering/consulting, and safety-related services.
- Training Programs: Training programs for construction site managers/supervisors, crane operators, and technicians, focused on safety, operational efficiency, and machine maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | New machinery sales — quote-based |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Second-hand machinery sales — quote-based |
| Subscription | Monthly | Equipment rental — typically recurring/periodic |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spare parts — per order |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Professional services (assembly, maintenance, engineering, training) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Van Der Spek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Van Der Spek is a total solutions provider for heavy construction machinery, selling and renting new and refurbished second-hand equipment (tower cranes, mobile cranes, concrete plants, recycling crushers and screens, road construction machines) sourced from exclusive brand partners such as Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, and Terex. The company also delivers original spare parts, in-house assembly and disassembly, periodic maintenance, refurbishing, engineering consultation, and operator/technician training programs across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Product overview
Van Der Spek is a total solutions provider for construction equipment operating a sales, rental, and service model. The core product portfolio consists of new and second-hand machines for construction, road construction, recycling, and public works, complemented by rental services (primarily Liebherr tower cranes), spare parts supply, and documentation. The company offers professional services including assembly/disassembly, periodic maintenance, refurbishing, and engineering consultation. Training programs cover site managers, crane operators, and technicians. The company distributes exclusive brands including Liebherr (tower cranes), RM Group (recycling), Dynapac (road construction), Terex (crushing), and several other specialized equipment manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- New Construction Machines New construction machines including concrete plants, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, conveyor belts, and rollers from exclusive brand partners such as Liebherr, RM Group, and Dynapac, sold to construction and industrial firms with documentation, spare parts lists, and product information.
- Second-hand Construction Machines Pre-owned tower cranes, material handling machines, and other construction equipment that have been inspected and refurbished to top condition before resale to professional buyers.
- Spare Parts Supply Original spare parts for all brands distributed by Van Der Spek, supplied to maintain uptime of both customer-owned and rented machinery.
- Construction Cranes Rental Rental of Liebherr tower cranes and fast-erecting cranes for construction projects, delivered with professional assembly across Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Recycling Machines Rental Rental of mobile crushing and screening equipment for processing construction, demolition, and asphalt waste streams, offered with delivery, assembly, and maintenance.
- Road Construction Equipment Rental Rental of Dynapac asphalt pavers and rollers for road construction and public works projects.
- Crane Assembly and Disassembly Services Professional erection and dismantling of tower cranes by six in-house teams of skilled crane assemblers, available across Belgium.
- Periodic Maintenance Services Scheduled preventive maintenance performed on rental machines and customer-owned tower cranes to minimize technical problems and downtime.
- Refurbishing Services Workshop overhaul that restores used machines to as-good-as-new condition before second-hand resale or redeployment, extending equipment lifecycle.
- Engineering Study Bureau (Consulting) Technical consultation advising customers on machine capabilities, configurations, and applications for their construction projects.
- Professional Training Programs
Quantifiable outcome
- Machines restored to 'as good as new' condition through refurbishing department, extending machine lifecycle and residual value.
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Companies that use Van Der Spek
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Van Der Spek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Van Der Spek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- LiebherrcoreLiebherr is Van Der Spek's primary brand for construction cranes, including tower cranes and mobile telescopic cranes. Van Der Spek is an exclusive distributor of Liebherr products in Belgium, renting and selling Liebherr tower cranes, fast-erecting cranes, and mobile cranes (e.g., LTM series).
- RM GroupcoreRM Group supplies mobile crushing and screening equipment for recycling applications. Van Der Spek distributes RM crushers in Belgium, offering solutions for processing construction waste, asphalt, and other materials.
- DynapaccoreDynapac provides road construction equipment including asphalt pavers and rollers. Van Der Spek distributes Dynapac products for road construction and public works applications in Belgium.
- LindnercoreLindner supplies recycling and material processing equipment. Van Der Spek distributes Lindner products as part of its recycling equipment portfolio.
- TerexsecondaryTerex is a manufacturer of construction equipment distributed by Van Der Spek as part of its exclusive brand portfolio.
- SiebotecsecondarySiebotec supplies specialized construction equipment distributed by Van Der Spek.
- GenesissecondaryGenesis equipment is part of Van Der Spek's exclusive brand offering for the construction sector.
- ATC (Altec)secondaryATC (Altec) products are distributed by Van Der Spek as part of its specialized equipment portfolio.
- BackerssecondaryBackers supplies specialized construction machinery components and equipment included in Van Der Spek's product range.
- RaincanonsecondaryRaincanon provides dust suppression and water cannon equipment for construction and recycling applications, distributed by Van Der Spek.
- PetersonsecondaryPeterson manufactures recycling and processing equipment distributed by Van Der Spek.
- TelestacksecondaryTelestack provides material handling equipment including truck unloaders and conveyors, distributed by Van Der Spek in Belgium.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Van Der Spek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Caterpillar: World's largest construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Comparable as a brand whose products are distributed through dealer networks (the model Van Der Spek follows), and a broader incumbent whose dealer ecosystem shapes competitive dynamics in the region.
- Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer of compact and specialty construction equipment including cranes. Comparable as a German-speaking-European equipment OEM competing for similar end customers, though sells through its own dealer network rather than directly to Van Der Spek.
- Liebherr: Global manufacturer of tower cranes, mobile cranes, earthmoving equipment, and more. Comparable as the principal equipment OEM in Van Der Spek's portfolio, and operates broader incumbent scale including direct sales channels that could compete with or substitute for Van Der Spek.
- Manitowoc: Global manufacturer of crawler cranes and tower cranes (Potain brand). Comparable as a competing crane OEM whose products compete with Van Der Spek's principal brand Liebherr in the same end markets across BeNeLux.
Regional players
- Mammoet: Dutch-headquartered global leader in heavy lifting and transport. Comparable in crane-related services and BeNeLux roots, but operates at significantly larger scale and focuses on engineered heavy lifting rather than construction-site crane rental.
- Sarens: Belgian-headquartered global crane rental and heavy lifting company. Comparable as a fellow BeNeLux-based crane specialist with full-service capabilities, but operates at much larger scale and across international markets.
Direct peers
- Boels Rental: Leading European equipment rental company headquartered in the Netherlands. Directly comparable in BeNeLux geography and in offering tower cranes, road construction, and material handling equipment to enterprise construction customers, with overlapping rental product lines.
- Zeppelin (Zeppelin Baumaschinen): Exclusive Caterpillar dealer in Germany and several CEE markets. Comparable as a full-service construction equipment distributor covering sales, rental, parts, service, and training — though larger and serving different geographies than Van Der Spek.
- HKL Baumaschinen: Germany's largest independent construction equipment rental and sales company. Directly comparable as a full-service distributor/rental operator with similar product breadth (excavators, cranes, compact equipment) and similar enterprise customer base across the construction industry.
Emerging players
- Riwal: European specialist in aerial work platforms and telehandlers. Comparable in equipment-rental model and BeNeLux market overlap, but narrower product focus (aerial platforms vs. Van Der Spek's tower crane and recycling focus).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Van Der Spek social profiles
Digital presenceVan Der Spek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Van Der Spek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Van Der Spek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Van Der Spek subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Van Der Spek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Van Der Spek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Van Der Spek
What does Van Der Spek do?
Van Der Spek is a total solutions provider for heavy construction machinery, selling and renting new and refurbished second-hand equipment (tower cranes, mobile cranes, concrete plants, recycling crushers and screens, road construction machines) sourced from exclusive brand partners such as Liebherr, RM Group, Dynapac, and Terex. The company also delivers original spare parts, in-house assembly and disassembly, periodic maintenance, refurbishing, engineering consultation, and operator/technician training programs across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Is Van Der Spek a public or private company?
Van Der Spek is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Van Der Spek founded?
Van Der Spek was founded in 1964. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Van Der Spek based?
Van Der Spek is headquartered in Ternat, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Van Der Spek make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. New Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are second-hand Equipment Sales, equipment Rental, spare Parts, professional Services (Assembly, Maintenance, Refurbishing) and training Programs.
Who are Van Der Spek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Caterpillar, Wacker Neuson, Liebherr and Manitowoc. Regional players are Mammoet and Sarens. Direct peers are Boels Rental, Zeppelin (Zeppelin Baumaschinen) and HKL Baumaschinen. Riwal is listed as an emerging player.
Does Van Der Spek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Van Der Spek.
What industry is Van Der Spek in?
Van Der Spek's product category is Heavy Construction Machinery Distribution and Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAFAI, Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks), with a secondary code of IMACABAI, Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates). Its NAICS code is 33621 and its SIC code is 3590.