SARIS
SARIS is a Dutch trailer manufacturer (founded 1959, Hapert) producing van-body, platform, tipper, car-transporter, and machine-transport trailers sold exclusively through authorized dealers across Benelux, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, and Israel. It serves professional and consumer segments including contractors, gardeners, pavers, wood processors, car dealers, and DIY users.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersHapert, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SARIS does
SARIS Aanhangers B.V. is a Dutch trailer manufacturer headquartered in Hapert, Netherlands, with operations tracing back to a family-run smithy opened in Eindhoven in 1913 and formally established as SARIS in 1959. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of trailers — including van-body/general-purpose, box, platform, tipper (standard and hydraulic), auto/car transporter, multi-transporter, Magnum S machine transporter, McAlu aluminum lines, Classic Wood, Easy, and King series — at a 50,000m² facility (7,500m² built) producing up to 150 trailers per busy day with 500+ craftspeople and six welding-robot systems automating 95% of welding work.
SARIS sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network spanning Benelux, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, and Israel, supported by an online trailer configurator and a B2B dealer portal; direct factory sales are not offered. The product range is priced publicly from approximately €1,050 for entry-level Easy models to €11,566 for heavy-duty variants, with all trailers built to ISO 9001 standards and carrying required European approvals. Customers span a horizontal mix of professional and consumer segments — gardeners, pavers, wood processors, contractors, car dealers, DIY users, and vacationers — and the company differentiates on a 3-year full warranty (no registration required), hot-dip galvanized frame construction, and modular design for parts replacement.
In December 2024, SARIS Aanhangers B.V. was acquired by Unitrailer Holding, transitioning the business from Saris family ownership to a holding-company structure with the stated objective of combining production, customer relations, and technical expertise to support future growth of the SARIS brand.
SARIS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SARIS
- Legal name
- SARIS Aanhangers B.V.
- Website
- https://saris.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- SARIS is a Dutch trailer manufacturer (founded 1959, Hapert) producing van-body, platform, tipper, car-transporter, and machine-transport trailers sold exclusively through authorized dealers across Benelux, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, and Israel. It serves professional and consumer segments including contractors, gardeners, pavers, wood processors, car dealers, and DIY users.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SARIS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trailer Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)
Keywords
Where SARIS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hapert
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
SARIS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Trailer Sales: SARIS generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling trailers. The company offers various trailer types including van bodies, box trailers, platform trailers, tippers, car transporters, multi-transporters, Magnum S, and Easy models. Sales occur through an authorized dealer network.
- Parts and Accessories: Dealers provide parts and accessories for SARIS trailers. Document requests and warranty-related services are also processed through the dealer network for a fee.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level models (Easy series) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Platform trailers (PL series) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Heavy Duty trailers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Car Transporter (AT series) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
SARIS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SARIS manufactures and sells a full range of trailers — including van body/general purpose, box/cargo, platform, tipper (with optional hydraulic tipping), auto/car transporter, multi-transporter, Magnum S heavy-duty machine transporter, McAlu aluminum series, Easy compact trailer, Classic Wood, and King series — built at its 50,000m² facility in Hapert, Netherlands, using robotic welding and hot-dip galvanized frame construction. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized European dealer network, with an online configurator supporting self-service customization for both professional and private customers.
Product overview
SARIS is a Dutch trailer manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of trailers for both professional and private use. The product lineup includes Van Body/General Purpose trailers, Box Trailers, Platform Trailers, Tippers (with standard/hydraulic tipping), Auto/Car Transporters, Multi-Transporters, Machine Transporters (Magnum series), Easy compact trailers, McAlu aluminum trailers (Comfort and Pro variants), Classic Wood trailers, and the King series for private use. The company also provides an online configurator for customizing trailers. All trailers are manufactured in the Netherlands (Hapert) according to ISO 9001 quality standards and come with a standard 3-year full warranty. The trailers serve various target audiences including gardeners, pavers, wood processors, contractors, car dealers, DIY enthusiasts, and vacationers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- General Purpose Trailer (Van Body)
- Box Trailer / Cargo Trailer Enclosed box trailer for secure, weather-protected transportation of goods and cargo, suited to professional and private users.
- Platform Trailer Flatbed platform trailer for transporting bulky equipment, machinery, and materials with no side walls, available in multiple sizes and load capacities.
- Tipper Tipping trailer with standard or hydraulic tipping capability for easy unloading of loose materials such as sand, gravel, and construction waste.
- Auto Transporter Hydraulically tilting car transporter with a low loading angle and hot-dip galvanized fully welded frame, designed for safe and easy loading of vehicles and intensive professional use.
- Car Transporter Trailer specifically designed for transporting cars with a stable loading platform and strong European build quality for professional use.
- Multi-Transporter Versatile transporter with a large loading floor and foldable railings, designed for rolling equipment such as cars and machines, available with optional hydraulic tilting.
- Magnum S / Machine Transporter Heavy-duty machine transporter suitable for the heaviest machines, featuring a low floor height of 38cm, 30cm steel side walls, and two steel loading ramps.
- Easy Compact, practical trailer designed for daily reliability with vertical storage capability to save space, available in three platform sizes (126x200cm, 126x230cm, 126x264cm) for private users.
- McAlu Comfort Aluminum trailer with high side walls and integral construction where the axle and sides form one unified structure, suitable for everyday tasks with options for extensions and covers.
- McAlu Pro Professional-grade aluminum trailer with robust construction designed for intensive daily use.
- King Series Small trailer series designed for private use and various tasks around the house.
- Trailer Configurator Online configurator tool at configurator.saris.net allowing customers to customize and order trailers with various options including size, weight, material, braking system, and features, with transparent prices including VAT.
- Parts and Accessories Spare parts, wear parts, and accessories for SARIS trailers, supplied through the authorized dealer network along with warranty-related services.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3-year full warranty - only trailer manufacturer offering this
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use SARIS
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SARIS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
SARIS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Unitrailer HoldingflagshipIn December 2024, SARIS Aanhangers B.V. will be acquired by Unitrailer Holding. This strategic partnership combines production capabilities, customer relations, and technical expertise to strengthen the SARIS brand and build a future based on quality and trust. Being part of the Unitrailer family is an important step to ensure future growth of SARIS.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SARIS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ifor Williams Trailers: Welsh/UK-based trailer manufacturer with a broad product line covering plant, livestock, and utility trailers. Comparable to SARIS on professional-grade build, dealer network model, and pan-European dealer presence.
- Humbaur: German manufacturer of trailers, tippers, and transporters for commercial and private use. Highly comparable to SARIS given overlapping product range (platform, tipper, box), professional-construction customer base, and pan-European dealer distribution.
- Anssems: Dutch trailer manufacturer (part of a larger mobility group) producing platform, box, and tipper trailers for Benelux and Europe. Direct competitor to SARIS in the same Dutch home market with overlapping product portfolio and customer segments.
- Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik: German/Austrian trailer manufacturer specializing in platform, tipper, and box trailers for professional users. Comparable on product mix, professional customer focus, and DACH/regional dealer distribution.
- Hapert Aanhangwagens: Dutch trailer manufacturer producing tipping, platform, and box trailers from Hapert-area operations. Direct Dutch-headquartered competitor with overlapping product range and Benelux distribution.
- Böckmann: German family-owned trailer manufacturer producing horse, cargo, and platform trailers across Europe. Comparable to SARIS in premium build quality, dealer-led distribution, and professional-grade positioning in the DACH region.
- Stema: German trailer brand producing high-tipping and platform trailers primarily for professional and DIY users across Europe. Comparable on product range, customer overlap (contractors, landscapers), and DACH-centric dealer model.
- Vlemmix: Dutch-based manufacturer of tipper, platform, and machine-transport trailers. Direct Dutch-headquartered competitor targeting the same professional contractor and paver segments as SARIS.
Broad incumbents
- Westfalia-Automotive (trailer division): Larger European mobility/automotive supplier with tow-bar and trailer-related product lines. Comparable as a broader automotive-towing incumbent operating across Europe with overlapping towing/transport solutions.
- Unitrailer: Swedish-based parent holding company that acquired SARIS in December 2024 and operates multiple trailer brands across Europe; directly comparable as the platform owner and as a competing trailer supplier to professional and consumer markets in Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SARIS social profiles
Digital presenceSARIS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SARIS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
SARIS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SARIS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about SARIS
What does SARIS do?
SARIS manufactures and sells a full range of trailers — including van body/general purpose, box/cargo, platform, tipper (with optional hydraulic tipping), auto/car transporter, multi-transporter, Magnum S heavy-duty machine transporter, McAlu aluminum series, Easy compact trailer, Classic Wood, and King series — built at its 50,000m² facility in Hapert, Netherlands, using robotic welding and hot-dip galvanized frame construction. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized European dealer network, with an online configurator supporting self-service customization for both professional and private customers.
Is SARIS a public or private company?
SARIS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SARIS founded?
SARIS was founded in 1959. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is SARIS based?
SARIS is headquartered in Hapert, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does SARIS make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Trailer Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Accessories.
Who are SARIS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ifor Williams Trailers, Humbaur, Anssems, Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik, Hapert Aanhangwagens, Böckmann, Stema and Vlemmix. Broad incumbents are Westfalia-Automotive (trailer division) and Unitrailer.
Does SARIS have an API?
No public API is recorded for SARIS.
What industry is SARIS in?
SARIS's product category is Trailer Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAB, Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy). Its NAICS code is 33621 and its SIC code is 3713.