BE-Combi

What BE-Combi does

BE-Combi is a Netherlands-based vehicle engineering and distribution company that specializes in converting light commercial vehicles into higher-capacity transport systems that remain operable under a standard BE (car-trailer) driving license rather than requiring a C-class commercial license. The company designs, engineers, and distributes two core product lines: the 3500PLUS System — a short-coupled combination of a light commercial vehicle with a dedicated trailer enabling up to 3,000 kg of net payload — and the Trekker Conversion, which transforms a light commercial vehicle into a tractor chassis supporting combination weights up to 8,750 kg. Both systems are supported by a proprietary Intelligent Braking System (IBS) developed in-house, certified to meet the EU GSR-2 directive and engineered for compatibility with vehicle-side ADAS systems, and the entire product range carries European type approval that allows immediate vehicle registration in EU markets without additional national inspections. Systems are delivered across multiple OEM chassis including MAN, IVECO, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen, and Renault, with maintained factory warranty.

The business is operated through four wholly-owned Dutch private limited entities — BE-Combi Group B.V. (holding), BE-Combi Sales & Rental B.V., BE-Combi Engineering B.V., and BE-Combi International B.V. — all sharing a registered office in Vuren, Netherlands. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of vehicle conversion systems, rental services, OEM parts supply (24-hour delivery within the Netherlands, 48-hour internationally), and repair/maintenance services priced on a quote-based, multi-year contract model. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales from headquarters (key contacts Victor Visser and Edwin Kuipers) with an international dealer network comprising GT Trailers in Poland, VH-Trailers in the Czech Republic, and certified VAN partner channels at MAN (since 2025) and Mercedes-Benz (since 2024). The company maintains an 11–50 employee headcount and operates from offices in Vuren (Netherlands) and Říčany (Czech Republic), with named deployments already live in Austria.

BE-Combi's primary customers are transport and logistics operators, distribution and delivery companies (foodservice, parcel, and general goods), and multi-brand fleet operators — segments directly exposed to Europe's commercial driver shortage, which BE-Combi addresses by expanding the pool of staff qualified to operate heavier combinations. Named enterprise customers include Kuehne + Nagel Logistics, Bidfood, EGT Express, and Maasstad Ziekenhuis, with mid-market accounts such as Combi Noord, Elstgeest Young Plants, and De Gier Drive Systems. The company's strategic posture as of late 2025/early 2026 is one of geographic expansion across Europe via dealer channels, OEM partnership deepening, and renewed executive leadership under newly appointed Managing Director Stef Slotboom (effective 1 January 2026).

Name

BE-Combi

Legal name

BE-Combi Sales & Rental B.V., BE-Combi Engineering B.V., BE-Combi International B.V. and BE-Combi Group B.V.

Website

https://be-combi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BE-Combi is a Netherlands-based vehicle engineering and distribution company that converts light commercial vehicles into higher-capacity transport systems operable with a standard BE driving license, serving logistics, distribution, and multi-brand fleet operators across the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

Keywords

• Light commercial vehicles
• Vehicle conversion systems
• Commercial vehicle distribution
• Trailer combinations
• Commercial transport solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vuren

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle System Sales: Sale of 3500PLUS systems and tractor conversion units for commercial vehicles. Systems are available for vehicles from all major brands (MAN, IVECO, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen, Renault). Includes official factory approval and European type approval.
2. Rental Services: BE-Combi Sales & Rental B.V. offers vehicle rental services. The company operates under multiple entities including BE-Combi Sales & Rental B.V. for rental operations.
3. OEM Parts Supply: Supply of high-quality OEM parts including air brake components, suspension systems, axle components, electronic control components, fifth wheels, tail lift components, and cargo box components. Delivery within 24 hours in Netherlands, 48 hours internationally.
4. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair and maintenance services for BE-Combi systems. General warranty on work is 2 months up to maximum 5,000 kilometers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BE-Combi designs, manufactures, and distributes vehicle conversion systems that enable light commercial vehicles to achieve higher load capacities with a BE driving license. The portfolio includes the 3500PLUS System (light commercial vehicle with trailer for up to 3,000 kg payload) and the Tractor Conversion (vehicle converted to tractor chassis for combinations up to 8,750 kg), incorporating the proprietary Intelligent Braking System (IBS). The company supplies OEM parts, rental, and repair/maintenance services for its systems across multiple European markets.

Product overview

BE-Combi offers a portfolio of two core transport solutions that enable companies to increase cargo capacity using a BE driving license instead of a commercial truck license. The 3500PLUS System combines a light commercial vehicle with a specially designed trailer for up to 3,000 kg payload, while the Trekker Conversion transforms vehicles into tractor chassis for combination weights up to 8,750 kg. Both systems feature proprietary IBS (Intelligent Braking System) technology and come with European type approval. The product line supports vehicles from multiple OEM brands (MAN, IVECO, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen, Renault) and includes comprehensive parts and service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3500PLUS System

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3,000 kg additional load capacity without requiring C-license
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAN Truck & BuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAN Certified VAN Partner status. BE-Combi systems are integrated with MAN vehicles including TGE models. Demonstration vehicles provided to MAN dealer network in Austria (Innsbruck and Vienna locations).
• Mercedes-BenzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Mercedes-Benz VAN partner. BE-Combi systems are available for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. Partnership provides factory approval and warranty retention for converted vehicles.
• GT TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish partner who successfully delivered the first BE-Combinations in Poland. Handles local sales, delivery, and support for Polish market.
• VH-TrailersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic contact office. J. Fara manages local relationships at U Disku 2346/1, 251 01 Říčany.
• MAN Truck & Bus AustriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTwo MAN TGE 5.160 demonstration vehicles (short and long wheelbase) equipped with BE-Combi/CityBOX dry box with tail lift. Used at Innsbruck and Vienna locations for customer trials.
• CityBOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for dry box bodies integrated with BE-Combi systems. CityBOX provides cargo box components used in demonstration vehicles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wielton: Wielton is one of Europe's largest trailer and semi-trailer manufacturers, with a broad product portfolio including dry vans, curtainsiders, and tippers. Comparable to BE-Combi as a producer of commercial trailer equipment, though serving a much wider customer base across multiple weight classes.
• Krone Commercial Vehicle Group: Krone manufactures trailers, semi-trailers, and commercial vehicle bodies for the European logistics market. It overlaps with BE-Combi's trailer-based solutions and serves similar logistics and distribution customers, but at significantly greater scale and across a broader weight spectrum.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Schmitz Cargobull is a leading European manufacturer of trailers, semi-trailers, and truck bodies. While much larger and broader in scope, it operates in the same commercial vehicle transport solutions space as BE-Combi, particularly relevant for tractor-trailer combinations and trailer systems used in the 3500PLUS category.

Peers

• Kögel Trailer GmbH:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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