Wienese Klimmaterialen

What Wienese Klimmaterialen does

Wienese Klimmaterialen (legal entity: Wienese BV) is a Dutch manufacturer of professional aluminium climbing equipment, founded in 1903 in Barneveld, Netherlands. The company designs, produces, and sells in-house a portfolio that includes aluminium ladders (Supreme, Base-Line, telescopic, roof, and multi-purpose lines), step ladders under the Master series, mobile scaffolds (Expander and Euro Easy Click families) and folding scaffolds (vouwsteigers), together with accessories such as the patented Combistep, Multistep work platforms, scaffold trailers, and fall protection equipment. All products are manufactured at the Barneveld facility under an ISO-certified process and comply with EN 131, EN 1004 (Class 3), NEN 2484, NEN-EN-ISO 14122, EN 1298, and the Dutch Warenwet / Besluit Draagbaar Klimmaterieel.

Name

Wienese Klimmaterialen

Legal name

Wienese BV

Website

https://wienese.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wienese Klimmaterialen is a Dutch manufacturer of aluminium ladders, step ladders, mobile scaffolds, and folding scaffolds founded in 1903, serving professional painters, construction, and industrial users across the Benelux through a selective dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Climbing Equipment

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Aluminium climbing equipment
• Mobile scaffolding systems
• Professional ladders
• Folding scaffolds
• Roof ladders

Headquarters

HQ city

Barneveld

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium climbing equipment sales: Wienese designs, produces, and sells aluminium ladders, steps, mobile and folding scaffolds. The company operates across the full lifecycle from design through manufacturing to direct sales, distributing through a selective dealer network across the Netherlands and Belgium. Products are sold as one-time capital purchases to professional end-users.
2. Inspection and certification services: Wienese provides annual inspection and certification services for climbing equipment, including minor repairs performed by trained independent inspectors at customer sites. This generates recurring service revenue tied to regulatory compliance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wienese Klimmaterialen designs, manufactures and sells aluminium ladders, trappen (steps), mobile scaffolds and folding scaffolds entirely in-house for professional users. The product portfolio covers the Master and Combistep step series, Supreme, Base-Line and Multi ladder series, Expander and Euro Easy Click mobile scaffold series, folding scaffolds, roof ladders, telescopic ladders, and accessories such as platform carts, bucket transporters and work bridges. All products comply with European safety standards (EN 131, EN 1004, NEN 2484) and are distributed through a selective dealer network in the Netherlands and Belgium, supplemented by annual inspection and certification services.

Product overview

Wienese Klimmaterialen designs, produces, and sells aluminium climbing equipment for professional use, encompassing ladders, trappen (step ladders/platform stairs), mobile scaffolds (rolsteigers), and folding scaffolds (vouwsteigers). The product portfolio is organized into several series: the Master series for trappen, Supreme and Base-Line series for ladders, Expander/Euro Easy Click series for mobile scaffolds, and specialized products like Combistep for uneven surfaces and roof ladders. The company operates its entire production process in-house at its Barneveld facility, with all products complying with European regulations (EN131, EN1004, NEN 2484). An online Steigerconfigurator tool helps customers configure scaffolds. Products are distributed through selective dealer networks in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Master: Aluminium stairs product series for professional use
• Supreme
• Base-Line
• Expander
• Euro Easy Click
• Expander One
• Combistep
• Multistep
• Multiladders

Products and services

• Master Series Trappen (Aluminium Step Ladders and Platform Stairs) Aluminium step ladders and platform stairs (trappen) of the Master series for professional use, including Master double-sided step ladder, Master platform stair, Master Plus platform stair, Balcony stair, Giant stair, Ultra stair and Multiladders. Designed and manufactured in-house for professional painters, decorators and construction workers.
• Supreme Ladders Premium aluminium ladder series for intensive professional use, including 2-piece and 3-piece wide extension ladders, reform ladders, rope-pull ladders, single straight ladders and single wide ladders. Targeted at professional painters, construction and industrial users requiring durable daily-use ladders.
• Base-Line Ladders Lightweight aluminium extension and single ladders for professional use, featuring aluminium cylinder profiles, stability bars and facade rollers for smaller maintenance tasks. Targeted at professional users needing lighter-weight access solutions.
• Dakladders (Roof Ladders) Modular aluminium roof ladder system with ridge hook, consisting of 4 sections of 165 cm plus ridge hook, reaching up to 6.7 meters total length. Features elevated rungs, rubber tunnel profile for roof protection and optional wheel set, designed for safe roof access by construction and maintenance professionals.
• Telescoopladders (Telescopic Ladders) Compact telescopic aluminium ladders for inspection and measurement work, available in 11-rung (90–340 cm) and 13-rung (95–380 cm) variants. Designed for professional inspection, measurement and maintenance tasks.
• Expander Rolsteigers (Mobile Scaffolds) Aluminium mobile scaffolds available in widths of 75 cm, 90 cm and 135 cm with platform lengths of 190, 250 and 305 cm. Features 200 mm nylon castors with adjustable spindles and reaches working heights up to 14 meters. EN 1004 Class 3 (200 kg/m²) tested. Used by professional painters, construction and industrial maintenance workers.
• Euro Easy Click Rolsteigers Aluminium mobile scaffold with conical self-locking connecting pin (Euro Easy Click system) and rolled aluminium rungs with barleycorn profile. Available in 75 cm and 135 cm widths with working heights up to 14 meters. Enables faster and safer assembly and disassembly than conventional scaffold systems.
• Expander One Rolsteiger Compact single-person aluminium mobile scaffold that can be assembled by one person in 15 minutes, with integrated trolley for transport and height-adjustable castors with robust tilting brake. Targeted at solo professional tradespeople needing a portable scaffold.
• Vouwsteigers (Folding Scaffolds) Folding mobile scaffolds including Expander 75x190, Expander 135x190 and Basic models. The Expander 75x190 fits through any standard door with working height up to 3 meters, extendable to 8 meters. Designed for fast setup by professional users in interior finishing and maintenance.
• Combistep 1 & 2 Multi-functional step with infinitely adjustable legs for use on stairs, stairwells and uneven surfaces. Patented construction tested for stability and load capacity; folds into compact suitcase shape for transport. Targeted at professional painters and tradespeople working on stairs and uneven floors.
• Multistep Work Platform Multi-functional work platform with 965x300 mm standing surface, anti-slip strips and 80 mm deep steps. Working height approximately 2.5 meters, load capacity up to 150 kg, foldable for storage. Targeted at professional craftsmen and decorators.
• Behangplaktafel (Wallpaper Pasting Table) Professional wallpaper pasting table with plastic water-resistant work surface and stainless steel cutting edges with cutting guide. Dimensions 78x260 cm, extendable to 103 cm, 10-year warranty. Targeted at professional wallpaperers and decorators.
• Platformwagen (Platform Cart) Heavy-duty aluminium platform cart for transporting paint buckets, coatings and tools on job sites. Features foldable bracket, PU wheels (125x38 mm), load capacity up to 300 kg, dimensions 900x600x880 mm. Targeted at professional painters and contractors.
• Kuiptransporter (Bucket Transporter) Lightweight aluminium bucket transporter for mortar or adhesive buckets with four braked wheels, load capacity up to 200 kg, foldable design with 67x67x31 cm transport dimensions. Targeted at construction and masonry professionals.
• Steigertransporters (Scaffold Trailers) Stable trailers for transporting complete mobile scaffolds (working heights up to 12 m), RDW-approved for Class B license towing. Available in open or closed versions with KNOTT axle. Targeted at construction and rental-trade professionals moving scaffolds between sites.
• Werkbruggen (Work Bridges) Telescopic work bridge (30 cm wide, 390 cm length, 120 cm transport length) and extendable platforms for multiladders, plus aluminium walkways available in 400, 500 and 600 cm lengths. Targeted at construction and interior finishing professionals needing stable elevated walkways.
• Valbeveiliging (Fall Protection Accessories) Fall protection accessories for mobile scaffolds and ladders, including guardrails, stabilizers and safety add-ons designed to meet European safety requirements. Targeted at professional users of Wienese scaffolds and ladders needing compliant safety upgrades.
• Annual Inspection and Certification Services Annual inspection and certification of climbing equipment performed by trained independent inspectors at customer sites, including minor repairs. Generates recurring service revenue tied to European regulatory compliance requirements for ladders, trappen and mobile scaffolds used by professional trades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% lighter than classic wooden platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SimoniscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimonis is a Netherlands-based paint and building materials dealer offering Wienese climbing equipment through its webshop (webshop.simonisverf.nl/non-paint/klimmaterialen). Simonis serves professional painters as a key customer segment for Wienese products.
• Sikkens CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSikkens Center is a prominent paint and coating retailer in the Netherlands. Wienese products are available through Sikkens Center outlets, targeting professional decorators and painters.
• Van Wijk VerfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Wijk Verf is a Dutch paint dealer offering Wienese climbing equipment as part of its professional painter product range.
• SopremacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoprema is a building materials specialist in the Netherlands offering Wienese climbing equipment, serving waterproofing and construction professionals.
• HabecominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHabeco is a Dutch building materials dealer offering Wienese climbing equipment. Listed as a newer dealer partner (October 2025).
• SIG Afbouw SpecialistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIG Afbouw Specialist is a Dutch interior finishing specialist serving as a dealer for Wienese climbing equipment, targeting professionals in interior finishing work.
• SchellaertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchellaert is a Belgian paint and building materials dealer (schellaert.be) serving as a key dealer for Wienese products in the Belgian market.
• VerflandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerfland is a Belgian painter's materials dealer (verfland.be) offering Wienese climbing equipment to professional painters in Belgium.
• Caron PaintsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaron Paints is a Belgian paint retailer (caron.be) serving professional painters with Wienese climbing equipment.
• kiesjerolsteiger.com (Scaffold configurator)coreTechnology or IntegrationWienese co-brands and offers its scaffold configurator through kiesjerolsteiger.com, an online tool that allows customers to configure and specify their own mobile or folding scaffold. The tool is integrated into Wienese's customer journey.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WernerCo: Global manufacturer of climbing products (ladders, mobile scaffolds, fall protection) sold under the Werner and Young brands. Overlaps with Wienese on professional climbing equipment, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader product and geographic reach.
• Layher: German market leader in modular scaffolding systems with a broader portfolio that also includes mobile scaffolds and access towers. While Layher focuses more on system scaffolding for contractors, it overlaps with Wienese on mobile and folding scaffold categories and professional access.

Regional players

• Lyte Ladders & Towers: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of ladders, mobile access towers, and scaffold towers for professional trades. Comparable product portfolio to Wienese, particularly mobile and folding scaffolds, though it primarily serves the UK market rather than Benelux.

Direct peers

• ZARGES: German manufacturer of aluminium access solutions including ladders, mobile scaffolds, and work platforms. Comparable to Wienese on material (aluminium), product categories (mobile scaffolds, platform ladders), and professional user focus across construction and industry.
• Günzburger Steigtechnik: German specialist manufacturer of ladders, mobile scaffolds, and customized access solutions for professional trades. Overlaps with Wienese on stairways, mobile scaffolds, and platform product lines, with a similar focus on professional, regulation-compliant equipment.
• Hymer-Leichtmetallbau: German manufacturer of aluminium ladders, mobile scaffolds, and access solutions for professionals. Directly comparable to Wienese on aluminium material focus, mobile and folding scaffolds, and professional trade channel distribution across Europe.
• Tubesca-Comabi: French manufacturer of ladders, mobile scaffolds, and access equipment for professionals and consumers. Comparable to Wienese on product categories (mobile scaffolds, ladders, access towers) and on the European professional-channel distribution model.
• Hailo-Werk: German manufacturer of ladders, steps, and mobile scaffolds, including well-known professional brands like Hailo ProfiLine. Directly competes with Wienese in aluminium mobile scaffolds, step ladders, and telescopic ladders sold through dealers and DIY retailers across Europe.
• KRAUSE-Werk: German manufacturer of ladders, steps, mobile scaffolds, and access platforms sold across Europe. Directly comparable to Wienese on product portfolio (aluminium climbing equipment, mobile and folding scaffolds) and on the regulatory compliance positioning (EN 131, EN 1004).
• Altrex: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of ladders, mobile scaffolds, and access equipment serving professional trades across Europe. Altrex is Wienese's most direct Dutch competitor, with overlapping product categories (mobile scaffolds, telescopic ladders) and similar dealer-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wienese
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wienese-klimmaterialen

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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