Eduards Trailer Factory

What Eduards Trailer Factory does

Eduards Trailer Factory is a Belgian private company founded in 2001 that designs, manufactures, and distributes trailers for the European market. The company operates from its headquarters in Lommel, Belgium, with a secondary operational/CRM office in Balen, and is owner-operated by Eduard Saris under the legal entity Eduard Trailer Factory BV (Belgian BV equivalent). The product portfolio spans six core categories built on a shared welded, hot-dip galvanized chassis: flatbed trailers (the base architecture), tipper trailers (rear-tipper and three-way variants with manual, electric or wireless hydraulic control), multi-purpose trailers, car transporters (with tiltable chassis and loading angles as low as 4.7°), flatbed plant/machine trailers, and motorcycle trailers. All models use KNOTT and AL-KO braking systems and axles, Erich Jaeger charging points on tippers, and Brevet safety switches on electric three-way tippers; load capacities reach 3,500 kg on triple-axle variants.

The company serves a long-tail mix of SMB and individual end-customers across construction, landscaping/horticulture, vehicle transport, motorcycle transport, and allround independent business use cases, with no named enterprise accounts disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: an authorized dealer network across 10 European countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland) layered with a self-serve online configurator (Configurator 2.0, released September 2025) that produces recommended prices, shareable configurations, and routes prospects to the nearest dealer via a quote-request funnel. Recommended retail prices are publicly listed and non-binding, ranging from approximately €2,260 (single-axle motorcycle trailer) to €10,975 (Seraph triple-axle plant trailer), with revenue primarily transactional/hardware-based and supplemented by aftermarket accessories and repair services.

Eduard markets itself as 'handcrafted / professional in-house production' and pursues continuous range extension — illustrated by the August 2024 three-way braked triple-axle tipper, the June 2024 8-meter flatbed trailer, and the September 2025 Configurator 2.0 — supported by a content-marketing blog, country-specific SEO, Microsoft Ads paid search, Facebook Pixel retargeting, and an active dealer-recruitment funnel. Ownership is tightly held by the founder/owner family with associated Benelux sister entities (Eduard BV, Eduard Trailer Factory BV Europe BV), and there is no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or external institutional shareholder.

Name

Eduards Trailer Factory

Legal name

Eduard Trailer Factory BV

Website

https://eduard-trailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eduards Trailer Factory is a Belgian private manufacturer founded in 2001 that designs, produces, and distributes flatbed, tipper, multi-purpose, car-transporter, plant, and motorcycle trailers across 10 European countries via an authorized dealer network and an online configurator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Utility trailer manufacturing
• Flatbed and tipper trailers
• Car transporter trailers
• Plant and machinery trailers
• Motorcycle transport trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lommel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct manufacturer sales via online configurator: Customers use the Eduard online configurator to specify dimensions, axle count, body, control type and accessories, then either request a quote, share a configuration, or are routed to the nearest dealer for fulfilment. Prices are listed per unit on the configurator pages (e.g. from €2,260 incl. VAT for a motorcycle trailer to €11,365 for a 3-way tipper). Recommended prices are non-binding (per legal notice).
2. Dealer-channel sales: Sales are predominantly executed through an authorized dealer network across 10 European countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland). Dealers provide tailored advice, fulfil orders, and are supported by a dealer login portal. A 'Become a dealer' funnel exists for onboarding new resellers.
3. Aftermarket accessories and registration-driven marketing: Revenue is complemented by a wide accessory catalog (canopies, ladder racks, shock absorbers, jockey wheels, mesh sides, additional side boards, winches, sliding tarpaulins, hand winches, supports, outrigger pads, front boards) configured on top of the base trailer, plus an online product registration flow ('Register trailer') used to drive warranty support and follow-up marketing/CRM.
4. Repair and customer support services: Privacy statement references repair services, call-centre support, and sharing of personal data with 'partners and/or third parties engaged by Eduard Trailer Factory BV to handle clearly defined services, such as the repair of products' — indicating a service/repair revenue stream in addition to product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eduards Trailer Factory designs, manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of utility trailers — flatbeds, rear-tipper and three-way tippers, multi-purpose trailers (multi-transporters), car transporters, flatbed plant trailers (machinetransporters) and motorcycle trailers — built on a welded, hot-dip galvanized chassis with KNOTT/AL-KO braking systems. Customers configure units via an online Configurator (Configurator 2.0) that produces a recommended price and routes prospects through a quote form to an authorized dealer network spanning 10 European countries.

Product overview

Eduards Trailer Factory is a Belgian physical trailer manufacturer offering a single coherent product family rather than a software platform with modules. Its portfolio spans six core trailer categories — Flatbed Trailers, Tipper Trailers (rear and three-way), Multi-purpose Trailers (Multi-transporters), Car Transporters, Flatbed Plant Trailers (Machinetransporters), and Motorcycle Trailers — all built on a shared welded/hot-dip galvanized chassis with KNOTT & AL-KO braking systems and configurable via the Eduard Online Configurator. The Flatbed Trailer serves as the base architecture that the other variants extend with specialized features such as hydraulic tipping (Tipper), tilting chassis with hydraulic supports (Car Transporter, Plant Trailer), or motorcycle stands (Motorcycle Trailer), while the Multi-purpose Trailer functions as a versatile general-purpose variant configurable for multiple use cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flatbed Trailers Flatbed trailers with flat loading surfaces in multiple sizes and weight capacities (up to 3,500 kg), offered in braked/unbraked and single/multi-axle configurations; serve as the base architecture for several other Eduard trailer variants.
• Tipper Trailers Trailers with a tipping loading floor for transporting loose materials such as sand, gravel and garden waste; available in rear-tipper and three-way tipper variants with manual, electric or wireless hydraulic pump control and Erich Jaeger charging point as standard.
• Multi-purpose Trailers (Multi-transporters) Versatile flatbed trailers for transporting loose cargo, vehicles and machines, available in braked/unbraked single, twin and triple axle variants with extensive accessory options (2,300+ multifunctional variants).
• Car Transporters Flatbed trailers designed for transporting cars and heavy vehicles, with tiltable chassis options achieving ramp angles as low as 4.7°, hydraulic supports, winches and sliding tarpaulins; available in single, twin and triple axle configurations up to 3,500 kg.
• Flatbed Plant Trailers (Machinetransporters) Heavy-duty trailers with tiltable ramp and hydraulic supports designed for transporting heavy machinery, available in double and triple axle braked configurations up to 3,500 kg with loading angles from 5.7° to 12°.
• Motorcycle Trailers Flatbed trailers equipped with motorcycle stands and tie-down options, available in braked and unbraked single-axle variants, capable of transporting one to six motorcycles depending on size (260x156 cm to 506x200 cm).
• Eduard Online Configurator (Configurator 2.0) Web-based self-service tool that lets customers configure an Eduard trailer by selecting dimensions, axle count (single/twin/triple), braking, body height, hydraulic control type and accessories; produces a recommended price and a shareable configuration link, and routes the prospect to the nearest dealer for quote fulfilment.
• 8-meter flatbed trailer range Extended long-bed flatbed trailer range (8-meter platform) launched in June 2024 to handle the most extensive transport tasks in the Eduard flatbed line.
• Trailer Accessories & Aftermarket Upfit Accessory catalogue sold on top of base trailers, including canopies, ladder racks, shock absorbers, jockey wheels, mesh sides, additional side boards, winches, sliding tarpaulins, hand winches, supports, outrigger pads and front boards, configured via the online configurator.
• Trailer Repair & Customer Support Services Repair services and call-centre customer support delivered by Eduard Trailer Factory BV and partners/third parties engaged to handle clearly defined services such as the repair of Eduard products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Loading angles as low as 4.7° on tiltable car transporters and 5.7°–12° on plant trailers — reduces effort/risk when loading low-clearance vehicles and machines.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KNOTTcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive supplier of braking systems used across Eduard trailer lines. The motorcycle-transporter page lists 'Robust — Exclusive use of A-brand braking systems and axles. (KNOTT & AL-KO)'. KNOTT components are integrated into the chassis/braking architecture across motorcycle, multi-purpose, car, plant and tipper ranges.
• AL-KOcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive supplier of axles and braking systems used across Eduard trailer lines. The motorcycle-transporter page lists 'Robust — Exclusive use of A-brand braking systems and axles. (KNOTT & AL-KO)'. AL-KO components are integrated into the chassis across all major product ranges.
• Microsoft (Microsoft Ads / Bing Ads)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConversion tracking and paid-search advertising partner. 'Eduard Trailer Factory BV uses the conversion and tracking tool Microsoft Ads ... Microsoft can segment audiences and then optimize our Bing ad campaigns based on these segments.' Data shared with Microsoft for conversion and remarketing purposes.
• Facebook (Meta)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook Pixel used for retargeting and audience segmentation. 'We will use the Pixel from Facebook Inc. ... for statistical purposes, advertisements and market research ... the data is stored and processed by Facebook so that connection with the user profile is possible.'

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH: Unsinn is a German manufacturer of utility, tipper and plant trailers with comparable tipping/hydraulic systems and an online configurator, directly competing with Eduard across flatbed, multi-purpose and plant-trailer lines in DACH markets.
• Saris B.V. (Aanhangwagens): Saris is a Dutch manufacturer of utility, tipper and plant trailers (notably co-founded by a member of the Saris family) with a comparable product range and Benelux dealer footprint, directly overlapping Eduard in the Netherlands and Belgian markets.
• Vlemmix Trailers: Vlemmix is a Dutch flatbed and plant-trailer manufacturer with comparable tipping and tilting systems, competing head-to-head with Eduard in the Benelux plant-transport and construction segments.
• Anssems B.V. Anssems is a Dutch manufacturer of unbraked and braked trailers, plant trailers and car transporters sold across Benelux, Germany and the UK via a dealer network, providing direct overlap with Eduard's Benelux-led product range and customer segments.
• Humbaur GmbH: Humbaur is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of car transporters, tipper trailers, flatbeds and plant trailers with a comparable product portfolio (utility flatbeds, tipping trailers, machine transporters) and a multi-country dealer footprint, making it the closest direct competitor to Eduard.
• Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke GmbH: Böckmann is a leading German trailer manufacturer offering flatbed, tipper and plant trailers with similar axle and braking configurations to Eduard, sold through a multi-country European dealer network and competing in the same construction/landscaping end markets.
• Hapert Aanhangwagens: Hapert is a Dutch manufacturer of flatbed, tipper, plant and machine-transport trailers with comparable single, twin and triple-axle configurations to Eduard and similar target customers (SMB construction, landscaping, vehicle transport).
• Henra Aanhangwagens: Henra is a Dutch manufacturer of flatbed, tipper and machine-transport trailers with similar axle and body configurations to Eduard, selling primarily through Benelux dealers.
• Brian James Trailers Limited: Brian James is a UK manufacturer of flatbed, plant and car-transport trailers with comparable product ranges and dealer-led distribution, representing a similar SMB/consumer-targeted utility-trailer model to Eduard in the UK market.

Emerging players

• Temared Przyczepki: Temared is a Polish-based European trailer manufacturer producing flatbed, tipper and plant trailers that compete on price in the same EU markets Eduard serves, including Germany, Benelux and Central Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/eduardtrailers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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