Kluytmans Service

What Kluytmans Service does

Kluytmans Service B.V. is a Dutch family-owned industrial equipment specialist founded in 1977 and headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands. The company is the exclusive Dutch importer of three international brands in the truck-mounted crane and loading equipment space: Fassi (Italian, top-3 global truck-mounted crane manufacturer producing approximately 12,000 cranes per year across 60 countries), Marrel (French pioneer of hook arm systems, now part of the Fassi Group), and Cranab (Swedish manufacturer of forestry and recycling cranes with over 60 years of history). Operating with 11-50 employees across three generations of the Kluytmans family, the company positions itself as an "extremely important player" in the Dutch truck-mounted crane market while retaining the informal character of a family business.

Kluytmans delivers fully integrated solutions rather than acting as a pure reseller. Capabilities span custom engineering design, in-house workshop assembly of truck-mounted cranes and hook arm systems, hydraulic and electrical installation, vehicle modifications, testing and commissioning, and a comprehensive after-sales operation including an extensive warehouse of original Fassi parts accessible through a dedicated parts department and Netherlands-wide dealer network. The product portfolio is structured by application range: Fassi Light, Medium, and Heavy crane ranges; Marrel Urban (3-5T), Flex (6-12T), and High (13-26T) hook arm systems; and Cranab forestry (FC) and recycling (TL/TZ/RZ) cranes. Customer segments span nine verticals — primary segments are Construction & Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics, Environment & Recycling, and Forestry, with secondary coverage of Defense, Boring & Mining, Maritime & Aquaculture, Oil & Gas, and Rail & Track.

The business model combines hardware sales of branded cranes and hook arm systems with professional engineering services, custom vehicle integration, and ongoing parts and after-sales support. Pricing is custom and quote-based, with no public rate cards, and contracts tend toward multi-year engagements negotiated through dedicated direct sales representatives and the dealer channel. Marketing is centered on the corporate website, supplemented by Instagram, Facebook, and regular news posts highlighting product launches and customer deliveries. Geographic coverage is primarily the Netherlands with some cross-border activity into Belgium; the company is privately held by the Kluytmans family with no external funding, parent company, or public ticker.

Name

Kluytmans Service

Legal name

Kluytmans Service B.V.

Website

https://kluytmansservice.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kluytmans Service B.V. is a Dutch family-owned importer and integrator (founded 1977, Tilburg) that distributes Fassi truck-mounted cranes, Marrel hook arm systems, and Cranab forestry/recycling cranes in the Netherlands, providing custom engineering, in-house assembly, and after-sales service to construction, transport, recycling, and forestry customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck-Mounted Cranes and Loading Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus) (TLAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Truck-mounted cranes
• Hook arm systems
• Loading equipment
• Crane installation services
• Forestry and recycling cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of truck-mounted cranes, hook arm systems, and loading equipment from Fassi, Marrel, and Cranab brands. Includes custom builds, assembly, hydraulic and electrical installations, and vehicle modifications performed in-house.
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Engineering services translating customer requirements into thoughtful and practical designs considering vehicle, application area, and working conditions. From standard solutions to complex custom configurations.
3. Parts and After-Sales Service: Sales of original Fassi parts from extensive warehouse inventory, maintenance, repair, and after-sales support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kluytmans Service B.V. imports, customizes, and installs truck-mounted cranes, hook arm systems, and forestry and recycling cranes from Fassi, Marrel, and Cranab for Dutch customers. The company also provides in-house engineering, assembly, hydraulic and electrical installation, vehicle modifications, testing, commissioning, and after-sales parts and service support from its Tilburg facility and dealer network.

Product overview

Kluytmans Service B.V. is an official importer and distributor of truck-mounted cranes and hook arm systems, operating as a family business since 1977. The product portfolio consists of three core brands: Fassi (truck-mounted cranes in Light, Medium, and Heavy ranges for construction, transport, logistics, defense, mining, maritime, and recycling sectors), Marrel (hook arm systems in Urban, Flex, and High capacity tiers for container transport), and Cranab (forestry and recycling cranes manufactured in Sweden). The company provides complete solutions including custom engineering, assembly, and after-sales service from their facility in Tilburg, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fassi Truck-Mounted Cranes (Autolaadkranen) Truck-mounted cranes from Fassi, one of the world's top 3 leaders in the truck-mounted crane market, active in 60 countries and producing approximately 12,000 cranes per year. Offered in Light Range (compact, lightweight cranes for light-duty applications), Medium Range (mid-range cranes balancing power and compactness), and Heavy Range (heavy-duty cranes for extreme lifting applications), primarily for construction, transport, logistics, defense, mining, maritime, and recycling sectors.
• Marrel Hook Arm Systems (Haakarmsystemen) Marrel hook arm systems, the inventor of the hook arm system, offering Urban (3T-5T capacity for urban environments), Flex (6T-12T capacity for versatile applications), and High (13T-26T capacity for heavy industrial use), used for container transport and tilt/slide movements across multiple industries. Marrel is part of the Fassi Group.
• Cranab Forestry and Recycling Cranes Cranab specializes in high-quality cranes for forestry and recycling applications. Swedish manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, known for robust construction and smooth operation. Includes forestry cranes (FC series) for wood processing and timber handling, and recycling cranes (TL, TZ, RZ series) for loading and unloading of recyclable materials.
• Engineering & Assembly Services Custom engineering and assembly services from design to delivery, including hydraulic and electrical installations, vehicle customizations, testing, calibration, and commissioning, with crane assembly performed in the company's own workshop in Tilburg.
• After-Sales Service & Parts Aftermarket support including spare parts supply from extensive warehouse with original Fassi parts, maintenance, and repair services delivered across the Netherlands via the dealer network and dedicated parts department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast delivery throughout the Netherlands through dealer network and parts warehouse

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FassicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1977Fassi is one of the world's top 3 leaders in the truck-mounted crane market, active in 60 countries and producing approximately 12,000 cranes per year, being the largest manufacturer in Italy. Kluytmans has been the exclusive importer of Fassi in the Netherlands since 1977, representing one of their strongest brand partnerships.
• MarrelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarrel is the pioneer of the hook arm system, founded in 1919, and has been part of the Fassi Group for several years. The company is one of the European market leaders in industrial vehicle equipment. Marrel developed innovative solutions for container transport including the well-known Ampliroll hook arm system. Kluytmans is the authorized importer for Marrel products in the Netherlands.
• CranabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCranab has been developing and producing specialized cranes, grapples and machines for forestry and land development for over 60 years. Based in Sweden, the brand delivers reliable solutions for demanding applications worldwide. Cranab machines are known for their robust construction, high reliability and innovative engineering. Kluytmans is the authorized importer for Cranab products in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hiab (Cargotec): Hiab, part of Cargotec, is the global #1 in loader cranes and hook lifts and is the largest direct competitor to Kluytmans' core Fassi/Marrel product lines. Both compete for the same truck-mounted crane and container-handling customers across Europe.
• Palfinger: Palfinger is a global leader in truck-mounted cranes, hook-loaders, and lifting solutions and a direct competitor across Kluytmans' light/medium/heavy crane and recycling applications. Both serve construction, logistics, and recycling end-markets.
• Epsilon (Palfinger): Epsilon specializes in forestry and recycling loader cranes under Palfinger and is a direct competitor to Kluytmans' Cranab forestry/recycling line. Both target wood-handling and recycling operators with similar duty cycles and hydraulic architectures.
• HMF Group: HMF is a Danish manufacturer of loader cranes and a direct rival to Fassi in the European mid- and heavy-range truck crane market. Customers evaluating Fassi often compare against HMF, making them a near-substitute competitor for Kluytmans.
• Ferrari (F.lli Ferrari): Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes with a similar product range to Fassi. Competes for the same European mid-market customers and is often compared head-to-head with Fassi in tenders.
• COPMA: Italian manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty truck cranes for recycling, scrap, and forestry — overlapping with Kluytmans' Cranab and Fassi heavy-range portfolio. Direct substitute for forestry and recycling crane buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French material handling incumbent covering telehandlers, forklifts, and truck-mounted platforms. Broader portfolio than Kluytmans but overlaps in construction and logistics lifting applications, including some crane-adjacent platforms.
• Cargotec (parent of Hiab): Parent of Hiab and MacGregor. As a broad cargo-handling and lifting incumbent, it competes through Hiab directly with Kluytmans and shapes European distribution economics for truck-mounted cranes.

Regional players

• Terberg Group: Dutch manufacturer of specialty vehicles, terminal tractors, and refuse collection vehicles. Operates in overlapping Benelux fleets but focuses on the truck chassis and body side rather than the crane that Kluytmans installs — making it an adjacent regional specialist.
• Carrosserie VDL Groep: Dutch truck body and upfit manufacturer with overlapping services in vehicle modifications and superstructures. Indirect competitor for Dutch fleet upfit work where customers choose between a bodybuilder and a crane specialist like Kluytmans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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