What Schot Groep does

Schot Groep is a privately held Dutch family-owned diversified industrial conglomerate founded in 1931 by Gijs Schot Sr. as a sand transportation business in Oudorp (now Alkmaar). Headquartered at Smaragdweg 3 in Alkmaar, the group operates through Schot Alkmaar Holding B.V. as parent entity and comprises eleven wholly-owned operating subsidiaries plus one minority-held entity (Groene Bouwkracht B.V.). The portfolio spans crane rental (Schot Verticaal Transport, mobile and tower cranes with lifting capacities from 40 to 750 tons), civil engineering and demolition (Schot Infra), refrigerated and frozen transport and 3PL logistics (Dailycool), environmental and civil engineering consultancy (Kwinfra), camera surveillance and access control (Spyke Security), regional data center services (Datacenter Noord-Holland), rental of steel and plastic road plates and dragline screens (Schot Rijplaten Verhuur), sustainable energy solutions including solar, wind, and energy storage (Ecoways), zero-emission equipment rental with battery containers (Groene Bouwkracht), artisanal hexagonal cheese production and a Kaas Experience visitor center (AlkmaarsGoud), and real estate acquisition, management, and rental (Schot Vastgoed).

The group serves a mix of B2B and consumer customers across the Netherlands and selectively across Europe, with primary segments including construction companies (named enterprise customer Heijmans), local and provincial governments (infrastructure and civil works), industrial and petrochemical firms (heavy lifting), food manufacturers and retailers (temperature-controlled logistics), municipalities and healthcare centers (data center hosting), and the agricultural sector (sustainable energy). It employs more than 450 people across eight crane rental locations and multiple branch offices nationwide. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based and rental contracts (crane rental, infrastructure works, refrigerated logistics, equipment rental) supplemented by professional services fees (energy consulting, civil engineering advisory), subscription-style recurring contracts (security surveillance, data center hosting), real estate rental income, and consumer retail sales of cheese products. Schot Verticaal Transport operates the world's largest fully electric mobile tower crane (Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift), and Schot Infra and Schot Verticaal Transport both hold the CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5 certification, signaling sustainability positioning as a procurement differentiator in Dutch tenders. The company is currently led by Gijs Schot, representing the founding family, with no external private equity or public market funding disclosed.

Name

Schot Groep

Legal name

Schot Groep

Website

https://schot-groep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schot Groep is a Dutch family-owned industrial conglomerate (founded 1931, Alkmaar) operating 11 subsidiaries across crane rental, civil engineering, refrigerated logistics, security, data center, sustainable energy, road plate rental, real estate, and artisanal cheese, serving construction, government, food, and industrial customers across the Netherlands with 450+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Industrial Services

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Infrastructure construction
• Transport logistics
• Security monitoring services
• Managed ICT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental (Schot Verticaal Transport): Rental of mobile cranes and tower cranes ranging from 40 to 750 tons lifting capacity for construction, industry, petrochemistry, offshore, wind turbines and building projects.
2. Infrastructure Services (Schot Infra): Civil engineering, demolition, earthworks, road construction, utility installation, and environmental remediation services for local governments, businesses and individuals.
3. Refrigerated Transport & Logistics (Dailycool): Temperature-controlled transport of (fresh) foodstuffs including (inter)national transport, order picking, VAL, 3-PL and (intermediate) storage of chilled and/or frozen goods.
4. Security Services (Spyke Security): Camera surveillance, service center, access control and building management for industrial estates and construction sites.
5. Data Center Services (Datacenter Noord-Holland): Local data center providing secure and reliable space for ICT equipment for municipalities, healthcare centers and ICT companies.
6. Energy Solutions (Ecoways): Independent intermediary project organization guiding companies in transitioning to sustainable business through solar energy, wind energy and energy storage solutions. Full service from analysis and advice to project management and implementation.
7. Real Estate (Schot Vastgoed): Purchase, sale, management and rental of real estate. Focus on business sites, commercial buildings and residential properties. Offering storage and outdoor space rental.
8. Food Production (AlkmaarsGoud): Production and sale of specialty cheese 'AlkmaarsGoud' in hexagonal shape with distinctive taste. Operates Kaas Experience store for consumers.
9. Rental Plate and Equipment (Schot Rijplaten Verhuur): Rental of steel road plates, plastic road plates and hardwood dragline mats for temporary construction roads, crane platforms, overpasses or emergency bridges. Also offers complete depot services.
10. Zero-Emission Equipment Rental (Groene Bouwkracht): Rental of emission-free equipment, battery containers, electric machines and electric tools for sustainable and emission-free construction sites.
11. Environmental and Civil Engineering Consulting (Kwinfra): Civil engineering and environmental consulting services including site investigation, soil remediation guidance, environmental advice, civil engineering design and project management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Schot Groep is a Dutch family-owned industrial group operating 11 divisions that deliver crane rental, civil and infrastructure construction, transport and logistics, security monitoring, managed ICT and datacenter services, energy services, real estate, and food production (including AlkmaarsGoud cheese). The group primarily serves business customers across the Netherlands with bundled industrial, facility, and security services, while also offering consumer products such as cheese and rental apartments.

Product overview

Schot Groep is a diversified Dutch family business (founded 1931) operating 11 subsidiaries across construction, transport, logistics, security, ICT, energy, and food production sectors. The portfolio is organized as distinct operating divisions serving different market needs: Schot Verticaal Transport provides crane rental (40-750 ton capacity); Schot Infra delivers civil engineering and demolition services; Dailycool handles refrigerated transport and logistics; Kwinfra offers environmental and civil engineering consulting; Spyke Security provides camera surveillance and access control; Datacenter Noord-Holland operates a local data center; Schot Rijplaten Verhuur rents road plates and dragline screens; Ecoways delivers sustainable energy solutions (wind, solar, storage); AlkmaarsGoud produces artisanal cheese; Groene Bouwkracht rents emission-free construction equipment; and Schot Vastgoed manages real estate. This multi-divisional structure spreads business risk across sectors while enabling specialized service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schot Verticaal Transport: Crane rental division offering mobile and tower cranes with lifting capacity from 40 to 750 tons
• Schot Infra
• Dailycool
• Kwinfra
• Spyke Security
• Datacenter Noord-Holland
• Schot Rijplaten Verhuur
• Ecoways
• Groene Bouwkracht
• AlkmaarsGoud
• Schot Vastgoed

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5 achieved by Schot Infra and Schot Verticaal Transport
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SOMA CollegeminorOthersEducational partnership for providing internships. Schot Groep is a recognized training company within its sector.
• Horizon CollegeminorOthersEducational partnership for providing internships and training opportunities.
• SBBminorOthersStakeholder in practical learning and training agreements.
• EcabominorOthersEducational partnership for vocational training.
• SPGminorOthersEducational partnership for sector training.
• HVC (Huisvuilcentrale Alkmaar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Meer Warmte' (More Heat) project - the Alkmaar location is heated through waste heat from the HVC waste processing facility.
• Mercedes-BenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDailycool participates in Mercedes-Benz fuel duel to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in their refrigerated transport fleet.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal BAM Group: Dutch-listed construction and engineering group active across civil infrastructure, property and industrial construction. Comparable to Schot Infra on Dutch infrastructure contracting.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider active in refrigerated freight in the Netherlands. Comparable to Dailycool on temperature-controlled food logistics, with substantially larger scale.
• Securitas: Global security services provider with significant Dutch operations. Comparable to Spyke Security on surveillance and access control, though at much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Koninklijke Volker Stevin / VolkerWessels: Large Dutch construction, infrastructure and property development group. Comparable to Schot on civil engineering and infrastructure works, with broader scope and public listing providing scale contrast.

Direct peers

• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and crane rental specialist headquartered in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to Schot Verticaal Transport on aerial and heavy-lift services, with much larger scale and international footprint.
• Wagenborg: Dutch heavy lifting, transport and logistics provider. Comparable to Schot Verticaal Transport on crane services and to Dailycool on specialized logistics, with a strong Northern Netherlands footprint similar to Schot's.
• Heijmans: Dutch construction and infrastructure contractor. Direct comparable to Schot Infra on civil engineering, road construction and public works, and is also a known customer of Schot Verticaal Transport.
• TBI Holdings: Dutch family-owned industrial conglomerate spanning construction, infrastructure and technical services. Closely mirrors Schot Groep's diversified multi-division family-owned model.
• Sarens: Belgian-based crane rental and engineered heavy lifting company. Closest comparable peer to Schot Verticaal Transport on crane services for industrial, petrochemical and wind energy projects.

Regional players

• Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster: Dutch-listed dredging and maritime services group with heavy lifting and offshore energy capabilities. Comparable to Schot on industrial and offshore crane services, though with international and marine focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/schotgroep
• Facebookfacebook.com/Schot-Verticaal-Transport-BV-918555184944588
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schot-alkmaar-holding-b.v./about
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/808059166217508/schot-groep

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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