Tilbox

What Tilbox does

Tilbox is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of storage boxes for commercial trucks and trailers, founded in 1994 in Borkel, Netherlands, and now headquartered in Valkenswaard. Its core product range comprises toolboxes and storage boxes built from stainless steel, aluminium, coated steel, and plastic, offered across standard SKUs (Europa Model and Tilbox Model toolboxes, underbody boxes, wheel-arch boxes, the Boogiebox axle box, sliding drawers) and a broad accessories line (mounting brackets, outrigger pads, fire extinguisher and battery boxes, liquid tanks, net racks). Notable technical differentiators include a splash-proof smart folding design that uses a gutter architecture rather than rubber seals, an espagnolette T-drop locking system, and an online Product Configurator that lets buyers specify dimensions, materials, finishes, and door configurations, including the newly integrated AluShutter roller/sliding shutter option.

Tilbox makes money through one-time hardware sales of storage boxes and accessories, sold directly to business customers via its own e-commerce webshop (with account-based pricing) and to private customers through an authorized dealer network that prepares quotations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and business buyers must register to view wholesale prices; customers in the Valkenswaard catchment can also collect orders free of charge at the HQ under EXW Incoterms 2020. Its served customer base comprises Transport Professionals (drivers and owner-operators) and Commercial Fleet Operators (companies running multi-vehicle fleets) across the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium, with localized storefronts in each market and CE, ISO 9001, and RDW certifications underpinning regulatory access. In early 2026 Tilbox acquired AluShutter, a specialist in industrial aluminium roller shutters, adding a second brand under one roof and extending the configurator-supported product surface into shutter-based access systems.

Name

Tilbox

Legal name

Tilbox

Website

https://tilbox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tilbox is a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs, produces, and supplies stainless steel, aluminium, coated steel, and plastic storage boxes and accessories for commercial trucks and trailers, selling directly to fleet operators and transport professionals across the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and Belgium via its own e-commerce platform, a product configurator, and authorized dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valkenswaard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Box Sales: One-time hardware sales of storage boxes and accessories for trucks and trailers. Products include toolboxes, storage boxes, mounting brackets, and related accessories sold directly through e-commerce and dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tilbox designs, manufactures, and supplies robust storage boxes and toolboxes for trucks and trailers, produced from stainless steel, aluminium, coated steel, and plastic materials. The portfolio includes the Europa Model, proprietary Tilbox Model, Boogiebox axle box, underbody and wheel arch storage solutions, sliding drawers, and accessory brackets, offered both as standard stock items and as fully customized configurations designed online via the company's Product Configurator.

Product overview

Tilbox is a Dutch company founded in 1994 specializing in robust storage solutions for trucks and trailers. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of storage boxes and tool boxes made from stainless steel, steel, aluminium, and plastic materials. Core offerings include the Europa Model and proprietary Tilbox Model toolboxes with various configurations (single door, double doors, overlapping doors), the specialized Boogiebox axle box for utilizing wheel arch space, and the Product Configurator platform for custom designs. The company operates under two strong brands following the 2026 acquisition of AluShutter: Tilbox (smart storage solutions for trucks/trailers) and AluShutter (industrial aluminium roller shutters). Accessories include mounting brackets, outrigger pads, fire extinguisher boxes, battery boxes, liquid tanks, and net racks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AluShutter: Industrial aluminium roller shutters brand that became part of Tilbox in 2026.

Products and services

• Truck Tool Boxes Comprehensive range of storage boxes designed for mounting on or under trucks and trailers, including tool boxes, storage boxes, and specialized boxes for various commercial vehicle applications. Built for professional drivers and transport companies requiring durable, organized storage.
• Stainless Steel Toolboxes Stainless steel storage boxes offering corrosion resistance and durability for transport industry applications. Available in Europa Model, Tilbox Model with various door configurations (single door, double doors, overlapping doors) and finishes (full matte, polished lid, fully polished). Sold to transport professionals and commercial fleet operators across Europe.
• Steel Toolboxes Coated steel storage boxes providing sturdy and reliable storage for truck and trailer applications at competitive pricing. Intended for transport professionals seeking durable hardware at a lower price point.
• Aluminium Toolboxes Lightweight aluminium storage boxes including models with aluminium body and stainless steel lid combinations. Feature matte/polished finishes and gas spring options. Targeted at transport customers who prioritize low weight.
• Plastic Toolboxes Synthetic plastic storage boxes for truck organization, offering alternative material options for specific use cases where a corrosion-free, lightweight material is preferred.
• Underbody Truck Tool Boxes Storage boxes designed for mounting under trucks and trailers, maximizing cargo space utilization while providing secure tool and equipment storage. Used by fleet operators and owner-operators who want to preserve internal cargo capacity.
• Wheel Arch Storage Boxes Storage boxes specifically designed to fit in the wheel arch space of vehicles, utilizing traditionally unused space. Includes the Wheel Arch Storage Box Model 2.0. Sold to commercial vehicle operators.
• Boogiebox (Axle Box) Trapezoid-shaped axle box designed to optimally utilize the space between vehicle axles. Made of stainless steel with a drawer rail system supporting up to 90 kg load and secured with a T-drop lock.
• Sliding Drawers Drawer systems for truck storage, providing organized access to tools and materials. Used by professional drivers and fleet operators to organize equipment within cargo areas.
• Mounting Brackets Steel mounting brackets for attaching underbody boxes to trucks. Available in coated, galvanized, and uncoated finishes, including adjustable variants. Sets include UNP80 and UNP100 models with specific load capacities.
• Outrigger Pads Stabilization pads for supporting outrigger equipment on trucks and trailers, available in various dimensions from 300x300mm to 600x600mm and multiple thicknesses.
• Fire Extinguisher Boxes Specialized storage boxes designed to securely mount fire extinguishers on trucks and trailers, supporting regulatory compliance for commercial vehicles.
• Battery Boxes Storage boxes designed for housing batteries on commercial vehicles, providing protected enclosure for on-board power systems on trucks and trailers.
• Liquid Tanks Tank solutions for carrying liquids on trucks and trailers, providing on-board liquid storage capacity for commercial vehicle operations.
• Net Racks Storage tray and net rack solutions for securing cargo on trucks, providing flexible load retention for commercial vehicles.
• AluShutter Industrial Roller Shutters Industrial aluminium roller shutters and sliding shutters designed for commercial and industrial use, acquired by Tilbox in 2026 and integrated into the company's product configurator as a configurable option for storage solutions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• AluShuttercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AluShutter became part of Tilbox in early 2026, bringing two specialized brands under one roof. AluShutter continues to focus on industrial aluminium roller shutters while Tilbox develops smart, practical storage solutions for trucks and trailers. Together, the brands deliver reliable solutions for professionals in transport.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyva: Hyva is a Dutch global manufacturer of hydraulic and equipment solutions for commercial vehicles, including tipping systems, cranes, and container handling. As a Netherlands-headquartered incumbent serving European commercial vehicle operators, it shares Tilbox's geographic base and end customers, even though its product portfolio is far broader and more industrial.
• Palfinger: Palfinger is a large Austrian global manufacturer of crane and lifting solutions mounted on commercial vehicles. While its product line (loader cranes, hooklifts, tail lifts) is broader and heavier than Tilbox's storage boxes, it is an established European commercial vehicle equipment incumbent whose channels, certifications, and customer relationships overlap with Tilbox's.

Direct peers

• Bott: Bott is a UK/German manufacturer of van racking, in-vehicle storage systems, and modular workplace equipment for commercial vehicles. It serves the same fleet operator and tradesperson customer base as Tilbox, with overlapping product categories (drawer systems, storage boxes, racking) and similar customization-oriented B2B sales motion.
• System Edstrom: System Edstrom is a Swedish provider of in-vehicle racking and storage systems for commercial vehicles, with a strong presence in Scandinavia and expanding European reach. It is directly comparable to Tilbox in product category, target customers (fleet operators, tradespeople), and B2B sales model.
• Sortimo International: Sortimo is a German manufacturer of in-vehicle storage, racking, and mobile workspace solutions for commercial vehicles. It is the closest direct competitor to Tilbox in European professional vehicle storage, with comparable B2B e-commerce, custom racking configurators, and a multi-country European footprint.
• Armorgard: Armorgard is a UK manufacturer of secure on-site and in-vehicle storage products (tool boxes, site chests, mobile tool stores). It is comparable to Tilbox in the metal storage box category, with similar materials (steel), B2B commercial customer focus, and growing presence in the UK and European transport and construction markets.
• Truckman: Truckman is a UK manufacturer of hardtops, truck lids, and accessories for pickups and commercial vehicles. It addresses a similar B2B commercial vehicle accessories customer base as Tilbox, with complementary product lines (vehicle body accessories) that could be sold through similar channels.
• Van Vault: Van Vault is a UK manufacturer specializing in secure in-vehicle storage solutions for vans and commercial vehicles, with a focus on theft-resistant tool storage. It targets an overlapping tradesperson and fleet operator customer base with Tilbox, particularly in the UK market where Tilbox also operates.
• Modul-System: Modul-System is a Swedish manufacturer of modular van racking and storage solutions for commercial vehicles, sold primarily through an international dealer network. It competes head-on with Tilbox in the European professional vehicle storage market, with comparable product breadth across boxes, drawers, and racking.

Regional players

• Adrian Steel: Adrian Steel is a US manufacturer of van storage, shelving, and equipment for commercial vehicles, with a comparable product portfolio of upfits, drawer systems, and accessories. It is a strong functional analogue to Tilbox in North America, but does not directly compete in the European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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