SCHENKgroep

What SCHENKgroep does

SCHENKgroep is a Dutch container manufacturer and rental provider headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, operating as a family-owned private B.V. since 1970. The company designs and produces liquid-tight containers, collection press containers (IPC), and covering systems, and maintains a rental fleet of more than 1,000 liquid-tight containers. Its product portfolio includes a proprietary Lightweight IPC platform launched in 2023 that achieves a 500 kg weight reduction versus conventional designs, and a Hydraulic Litter Loader for IPC systems introduced in 2025. Container products carry T-SPEC certification issued through a partnership with TÜV Nederland, an independent third-party verification relevant to liquid-tight specifications used by regulated buyers. The company also operates its own Euro6-compliant truck fleet, providing direct logistics and delivery capability without third-party carrier dependency.

The business model combines direct equipment sales, a recurring rental fleet, maintenance services, and in-house transport. Pricing is project- and fleet-based rather than subscription software, and revenue is realized at unit delivery or under multi-period rental contracts. Customer segments span Dutch municipalities (e.g., Gemeente Druten), water utilities (e.g., Evides), energy and infrastructure projects (e.g., Project Zevenaar), contractors, and waste management firms, with documented delivery activity into Belgium and a multilingual Dutch/English/German customer-facing web presence indicating cross-border Benelux intent. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 employee range.

The company's go-to-market is direct B2B sales leveraging certified product specifications and integrated delivery. There is no disclosed AI, software, or telematics capability in the product set; competitive positioning is built on certified mechanical engineering, lightweight proprietary design, and a captive logistics fleet. As a private family-owned entity, no public financials or funding events are disclosed.

Name

SCHENKgroep

Legal name

SCHENK b.v.

Website

https://schenkgroep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCHENKgroep is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer and rental provider of liquid-tight containers, collection press containers (IPC), and covering systems, serving municipalities, contractors, water utilities, and industrial customers across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621), Warehousing and Storage (493), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG)

Keywords

• Waste collection containers
• Container rental services
• Liquid-tight containers
• Industrial container manufacturing
• Waste management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: Direct sale of new containers including collection press containers (IPC), liquid-tight containers, truss containers, CON-tainers, and storage containers. Custom manufacturing available.
2. Container Rental: Rental of liquid-tight containers from a fleet of over 1000 containers, optionally equipped with attachments. Covers logistical peaks and urgent storage problems.
3. Maintenance and Service: Inspection, repair, and maintenance services for all brands and types of containers. Mobile service available. Also offers secondhand/occasional containers as alternatives.
4. Transport Service: Own fleet of trucks with Euro6 compliant engines for transporting purchased and rented containers.
5. Rental of Collection Press Containers: Rental of SPC (Sammelpresscontainer) in 18 m3 or 21 m3 sizes with long or short lift options for maintenance periods or breakdowns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHENKgroep designs, manufactures, sells, and rents industrial containers for waste collection, transport, and storage, including Inzamel Pers Containers (IPC) for waste compaction, liquid-tight (vloeistofdichte) containers, CON-tainer spantless transport containers, storage and buffer containers, and covering systems such as Klapnet folding nets and Rollplane tarpaulins. The company also provides maintenance, inspection (T-SPEC/TÜV certified), and transport services to municipalities, contractors, waste management firms, and industrial customers from its Nijmegen base, supported by a rental fleet of more than 1,000 liquid-tight containers.

Product overview

SCHENKgroep is a container manufacturing and rental company offering a portfolio of industrial containers for waste collection, transport, and storage. The core product lines include the Inzamel Pers Container (IPC) series for waste compaction and collection, the CON-tainer series (L7, 3.3, S variants) for general transport and storage, liquid-tight containers for hazardous materials, and specialized containers such as buffer containers, storage/magazine containers, and dewatering containers. These are complemented by covering systems including Klapnet (flap net), Rollplane (tarpaulin), Twin-Top, and hydraulic lid systems. The company provides both sales and rental services with fleet of over 1000 liquid-tight containers, along with maintenance, inspection (T-SPEC/TÜV certified), and transport services. Founded in 1970, the company operates from Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inzamel Pers Container (IPC) Detachable press container for efficient collection of waste streams including paper, cardboard, plastic, organic waste, and residual waste. Features a demountable press that allows standard vehicles to transport multiple containers, reducing trips and fuel use. Sold to municipalities, contractors, and waste management firms.
• Lichtgewicht Inzamel Pers Container (IPC) Lightweight version of the IPC engineered to reduce own weight by 500 kg without compromising performance or quality. Designed for emission-free collection and CO2 neutrality applications.
• CON-tainer Spantloze (trussless) container with smooth curved walls for reduced air resistance during transport. Available in three variants: L7 (no trusses, smooth wall), 3.3 (two trusses for stiffness), and S (five trusses for maximum rigidity). Designed for transport of at least 16 tonnes of cargo.
• Vloeistofdichte Container (Liquid-tight Container) Liquid-tight containers available in truss (Spantencontainer) and rounded variants, equipped with liquid-tight flaps or single-piece doors. All units are pressure-tested before delivery to ensure 100% liquid tightness, suitable for hazardous liquids and water management applications.
• Lagercontainer / Magazijncontainer (Storage Container) Storage containers for storing large quantities of goods that can also serve as on-site workshops. Available with various steel, system construction, customization, and accessory options.
• Buffer Container Buffer containers available in 80 m³ capacity in both open and closed variants. Open buffers equipped with various flanges; closed versions include flanges, ladder, and safe working platform.
• Zelf Persende Container (ZPC) Self-compacting container for automated waste compaction.
• Hydraulische Deckel Container (Hydraulic Lid Container) Container with hydraulic lids operated via 380V connection and hand pump, with options for 24V, 230V, or 400V. Optional solar panels available for locations without power supply.
• Ontwatercontainer / Entwässerungscontainer (Dewatering Container) Dewatering container with folding grid on the inside and two ball valves on the front wall. Used for separation of quickly settling substances in water with filter walls.
• Wassermulde / Waterbak (Water Trough) 20 m³ liquid-tight water trough with multiple flanges, optionally coverable with Rollplane.
• Klapnet Systeem (Folding Net System) Traditional folding net system with rotating arms on ball bearings for smooth operation. Enables quick, simple, and safe covering of loads during transport.
• Klapnet Hevelsysteem (Folding Net Siphon System) Folding net siphon system enabling rapid covering of containers in seconds. Can be applied to both Spanten containers and CON-tainer models.
• Hydraulisch Klapnet Systeem (Hydraulic Folding Net System) Hydraulic folding net system with nets stretched between rotating arms, overlapping to ensure cargo is always covered. Torsion tube connects arms at top for smooth rotation via ball bearings.
• Twin-Top Systeem Covering system for containers enabling efficient load protection during transport.
• Rollplane Container (Roll Tarpaulin Covering System) Roll tarpaulin covering system made from 900 g/m² heavy-duty tarpaulin. Features removable steel arches for easy rolling and convex shape aiding drainage. Available in various colors.
• Hydraulische Zwerfvuil-Belader (Hydraulic Litter Loader for IPC) Hydraulic litter loader system for IPC containers that saves time, reduces workload, and increases waste processing quality.
• Sammelpresscontainer Rental (SPC) Rental collection press container available in 18 m³ or 21 m³ with long or short lift options. Offered as a replacement during breakdown or maintenance of the customer's own IPC.
• Container Rental Service (Liquid-tight Fleet) Rental of liquid-tight containers from a fleet of more than 1,000 units, optionally equipped with attachments. Covers logistical peaks and urgent storage problems for municipalities, contractors, and industrial customers. Operated by SCHENK Containerverhuur b.v. under SCHENK Containerverhuur rental conditions (2024).
• Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Service Inspection, repair, and maintenance services for all brands and types of containers, including a mobile service option. T-SPEC inspectors certified under TÜV Nederland supervision perform inspections of loading cranes, loading and unloading systems, and containers per BGR-186. Also offers secondhand/occasional containers as alternatives.
• Transport Service Own fleet of Euro6-compliant trucks for transporting purchased and rented containers to customer locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction of 500 kg achieved for collection press containers without compromising performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TÜV NederlandsupportiveImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCHENKgroep employs qualified T-SPEC inspectors whose competence is supervised by TÜV Nederland. These inspectors are certified for inspection of loading cranes, loading and unloading systems, and containers according to BGR-186. T-SPEC licensed inspectors receive annual training.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dennis Eagle: Dennis Eagle is a UK-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles with strong municipal presence. Comparable as a broader incumbent supplying waste collection equipment to municipal customers, overlapping with SCHENK's IPC end-customers.
• Heil (Environmental Solutions Group): Heil, part of Environmental Solutions Group, manufactures a broad portfolio of refuse collection bodies including front-, rear-, and side-loaders and roll-off systems. Overlaps with SCHENK's container and waste-handling equipment portfolio at the broader equipment category level.
• FAUN Zoeller Group: FAUN is a major European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and loader bodies with a complete product portfolio across municipal waste handling. Broadly comparable on product category (waste collection bodies and lifting devices) and target customer base, including the DACH markets SCHENK targets.
• Terberg Mateco: Terberg is a Dutch specialist in special vehicles and waste handling equipment, including container handling systems and refuse collection chassis. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating across multiple product lines that intersect with SCHENK's container and collection equipment offering.

Emerging players

• Container Centralen: Container Centralen operates a pooling and rental network for reusable containers and load carriers across horticulture and adjacent supply chains. Comparable rental/pooling model to SCHENK's Containerverhuur b.v. for liquid-tight container leasing.
• Stummer Anhängersysteme: Stummer is an Austrian manufacturer of roll-off and tipper container systems for municipal and commercial waste handling. Comparable product focus and use cases (roll-off containers for transport and recycling), though smaller scale and primarily DACH-centric.

Direct peers

• Geesinknorba: Geesinknorba is a Dutch-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and containers, including roll-on/roll-off and lifting equipment for municipal waste collection. Direct overlap with SCHENK's IPC, liquid-tight container, and roll-off container product lines serving the same municipal and contractor customers in Benelux.
• AJK Behälter GmbH: AJK is a German manufacturer specializing in roll-off and skip containers for waste disposal and recycling. Directly comparable product category (industrial roll-off containers) and active in DACH markets adjacent to SCHENK's planned expansion geographies.
• Hammel Maschinenbau: Hammel is a German manufacturer of roll-off and skip-loading container systems as well as hook-lift equipment for waste and recycling logistics. Directly comparable product line to SCHENK's spantloze CON-tainer and roll-off container offerings, serving industrial and municipal customers.
• Maatman Container Service: Maatman is a Dutch container manufacturer and supplier of roll-off, storage, and waste containers, also active in the Benelux region. Direct overlap with SCHENK's container manufacturing and rental proposition for construction, industrial, and waste-management customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schenk-nijmegen
• Xx.com/SCHENKgroep

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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