Van Grinsven

What Van Grinsven does

Van Grinsven BV is a privately held Dutch logistics service provider (B.V.) founded in 1960 and headquartered at De Louwstraat 9a, Schaijk, Netherlands. The company operates four integrated service lines: crane rental, national and international transport (including exceptional/oversized loads), industrial and factory relocations, and storage/warehousing with heavy-load handling. Its customer base spans the construction sector (e.g., OPUS modular pods, Municipality of Amsterdam bridge girder placement), industrial and manufacturing clients (e.g., tank movements from the Netherlands to Liège, reactor core moves between Helmond and Tilburg), and logistics/freight customers requiring cross-border heavy transport across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the broader European and Balkan region. The company functions as a project-based, single-source provider, executing each engagement from planning and permitting through delivery, with 24/7 availability.

The company's core technology is a modern, diversified heavy-lift and heavy-transport fleet. Mobile tele-cranes range from 35 to 300 tons, mobile tower cranes reach up to 60 meters, and ABOMA-certified mobile loading cranes span 60 to 150 TM. The trailer fleet includes curtain-side, flatbed, semi-low loaders, and a modular dieplader system that supports up to 159 tons with 2-axle to 7-axle configurations, hydraulic ketelbed trailers extendable to 26 meters and widenable to 3.15 meters, semi-diepladers up to 58 meters and 159 tons, and flat trailers up to 55 meters and 72 tons. A Schaijk-based multifunctional storage facility features two 55-ton crane bays (110 tons combined), large overhead doors, floor heating, and a diverse forklift fleet. ABOMA certification applies across crane and loading crane equipment, and personnel operate under collective labor agreements (cao Klein Metaal for workshop staff, cao Beroepsgoederenvervoer for drivers and relocation supervisors).

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing, sales-led direct engagement, and no public pricing tiers. The company generates revenue across five streams: crane rental, national and international (including exceptional) transport, industrial relocations, storage/warehousing, and transport escort services (including permits and route planning). Distribution is exclusively direct service delivery using owned fleet, equipment, and personnel, with partner coordination only for escort services outside the Netherlands and Germany. Marketing relies on the company website, Facebook, and Instagram for top-of-funnel presence, with phone and email as bottom-of-funnel conversion channels. The company describes itself as a family business with over 60 years of specialized experience and 24/7 operational availability.

Name

Van Grinsven

Legal name

Van Grinsven BV

Website

https://vangrinsvenbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van Grinsven BV is a Dutch family-owned logistics provider founded in 1960, offering crane rental (35–300 tons), heavy and exceptional transport up to 159 tons, industrial relocations, and storage across the Benelux and broader Europe, serving construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Logistics and Crane Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Mobile crane rental
• Heavy transport services
• Industrial relocation
• Exceptional load transport
• Storage and warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental: Rental of mobile tele-cranes (35-300 tons) and mobile tower cranes (up to 60m reach) for lifting operations across industry, construction, and transport sectors. Revenue generated based on project scope, duration, and equipment specifications required.
2. National and International Transport: Standard and exceptional/excess transport services across Europe and the Balkan region using various trailer types including curtain-side, flatbed, semi-low loaders, and low loaders. Includes obtaining permits, route planning, and transport escort services.
3. Industrial Relocations: Complete factory and industrial machine relocation services including dismantling, transport, and reinstallation. Combines crane rental, transport, and specialized tools under one provider.
4. Storage and Warehousing: Indoor and outdoor storage services at the Schaijk facility including heated temporary industrial space, crane bays for heavy loading/unloading, and container placement services.
5. Transport Escort Services: Own escort vehicles for exceptional transport in Netherlands and Germany, plus coordinated escort services through partners across Europe. Includes transport permit acquisition and route planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Grinsven BV is a Dutch heavy-lifting and transport service provider that rents mobile telescopic cranes (35–300 tons) and mobile tower cranes (up to 60-meter reach), and executes national and international heavy/exceptional transport using modular flatbed, semi-low loader, and low-loader/dieplader trailers (up to 159 tons). The company also delivers full industrial and factory relocation services (dismantling, transport, reinstallation), transport escort and permit handling, and indoor/outdoor storage with crane-bay loading at its Schaijk facility, operating 24/7 with ABOMA-certified equipment.

Product overview

Van Grinsven BV is een traditionele logistiek dienstverlener die geen softwareplatform of SaaS-product aanbiedt, maar fysieke transport- en kraandiensten. Het bedrijf combineert vier kerndiensten onder één dak: (1) Transportdiensten met diverse voertuigen waaronder autolaadkranen (60-150 TM), huiftrailers, vlakke trailers (tot 72 ton), semi-diepladers (tot 159 ton) en diepladers (modulair systeem tot 159 ton); (2) Kraanverhuur met mobiele telekranen (35-300 ton) en mobiele torenkranen (tot 60 meter bereik); (3) Transportbegeleiding voor vergunningen en routebegeleiding; (4) Industriële verhuizingen en op- en overslag met opslagfaciliteiten. Het is een familiebedrijf met ruim 60 jaar ervaring, 24/7 beschikbaarheid, en richt zich op de Benelux en Europa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Crane Rental (Kraanverhuur) Rental of mobile telescopic cranes (35–300 tons) and mobile tower cranes (up to 60-meter reach) for heavy lifting operations across industry, construction, and transport sectors. Equipment is ABOMA-approved, operated by experienced personnel, and supported 24/7 for project lifting needs.
• Heavy and Exceptional Transport Services National and international standard and exceptional/excess transport services across Europe and the Balkan region using curtain-side, flatbed, semi-low loaders, and low loaders (diepladers), including permit acquisition, route planning, and delivery on site. Equipment ranges from curtain-side trailers to semi-diepladers and low loaders up to 159 tons.
• Industrial and Factory Relocations (Industriële verhuizingen) Specialist service for relocating machines or complete factories, including dismantling, transport, and reinstallation. Combines crane rental, transport, and specialized tools (tool vehicles, forklifts, aerial work platforms, auxiliary materials) under a single provider for industrial customers.
• Transport Escort and Permit Services (Transportbegeleiding) Provision of own escort vehicles for exceptional transport in the Netherlands and Germany, paired with full permit acquisition and route reconnaissance. Outside those countries, escort services are coordinated through established European partners to maintain consistent quality.
• Storage and Warehousing (Op- en overslag) Indoor and outdoor storage services at the Schaijk facility, including heated temporary industrial space, two 55-ton crane bays (combined loads up to 110 tons), large overhead doors (8.00 m x 6.50 m), floor heating, diverse forklift fleet, and container placement services for efficient loading and unloading of heavy goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transport of bridge sections 7.80m wide and 41 tons each completed in 2 nights from Schijndel to Rotterdam
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European Transport PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor transport escort services outside Netherlands and Germany, Van Grinsven BV works with reputable partners they have collaborated with for years. This ensures consistent quality of escort services throughout Europe while maintaining customer standards. These are unnamed partners referred to as 'gerenommeerde partners' (renowned partners) in the source material.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wagenborg: Wagenborg is a Dutch logistics provider with heavy transport, lifting, and shipping operations across Europe. It competes with Van Grinsven in exceptional transport and heavy lifting, particularly across the Netherlands, Germany, and the Nordic/Baltic regions, and offers comparable modular trailer and crane services.
• Sarens: Sarens is a Belgian heavy lifting and crane rental company with one of the world's largest crane fleets and significant engineered transport capability. It directly overlaps Van Grinsven's crane rental, exceptional transport, and industrial relocation offerings across European markets, and competes for similar enterprise and infrastructure customers.
• Mammoet: Mammoet is a Dutch-headquartered global heavy lifting and transport specialist offering cranes, engineered transport, and industrial relocation services. It is the most direct peer to Van Grinsven — both serve industrial and infrastructure customers with mobile cranes, exceptional load transport, and project execution across Europe, though Mammoet operates at significantly larger scale.
• Van der Spek: Van der Spek is a Dutch crane rental and heavy transport company providing mobile cranes, low loaders, and lifting services across the Netherlands. It is a regional direct peer competing for the same construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers with overlapping service lines.
• Koninklijke Saan: Koninklijke Saan is a Dutch family-owned company specializing in heavy transport, crane rental, and industrial relocations in the Benelux. It offers mobile cranes, modular trailers, and factory-move services directly comparable to Van Grinsven's portfolio and serves overlapping construction and industrial customers.
• De Boer Internationaal Transport: De Boer is a Dutch heavy and exceptional transport specialist operating low loaders, modular trailers, and escort services across Europe. It competes directly with Van Grinsven's transport service line and serves overlapping customers in industrial relocation and oversized cargo logistics.
• Collé Rental & Sales: Collé is a Netherlands-based rental and sales company offering cranes, aerial work platforms, and transport equipment. It directly competes with Van Grinsven on crane rental and serves similar industrial customers, though its portfolio is broader and includes lighter equipment categories.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Liebherr is a German manufacturer of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and heavy equipment with a broad product portfolio spanning construction, mining, and maritime sectors. While not a direct service competitor, it supplies and operates in the same equipment categories Van Grinsven uses and shapes the broader European crane market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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