De Vlieger Heftrucks

What De Vlieger Heftrucks does

De Vlieger Heftrucks B.V., operating under the trade name Intraxis, is a privately held Dutch material handling equipment dealer and service provider headquartered in Kapelle, Netherlands. The company has been operating for approximately 34 years and positions itself as the largest intra-logistics service provider in Southwest Netherlands. It is an authorized dealer for two premium brands — Still and Hyster — and supplies forklift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, combitrucks, pallet trucks, stackers, electric and diesel/LPG trucks, and warehouse racking systems, alongside complementary services including battery service, 24-hour emergency repair, priority "spoed" service, pickup-and-delivery, and a fleet management system.

The business operates a field-sales-led go-to-market model in which account managers conduct free on-site consultations at customer locations, supported by a physical showroom in Kapelle and a small e-commerce webshop for hand pallet trucks and accessories. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales (new and used), recurring rental contracts, recurring maintenance and repair service agreements (including emergency callouts), and warehouse interior installations. Pricing is quote-based across all major product and service lines and is not publicly disclosed.

The customer base is concentrated in Southwest Netherlands and skews heavily toward enterprise accounts in food processing and food-related industries (McCain Foods Holland, LambWeston, Poppies Mellissant, Zeelandia, Koninklijke de Kuyper, Nestaan Holland), with additional named customers in logistics (Pfauth Logistics), agriculture (Lemken Plant Dinteloord), building materials (Esselink Bouwmaterialen), and nuclear waste management (Covra NV). Several of these relationships are referenced as multi-decade engagements, and the company's competitive narrative emphasizes reliability, single-point-of-contact account management, low total cost of ownership, and technician familiarity with specific customer fleets. The team consists of approximately 20-25 specialists, and the company operates with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

De Vlieger Heftrucks

Legal name

De Vlieger Heftrucks B.V.

Website

https://devliegerheftrucks.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Vlieger Heftrucks (trading as Intraxis) is a privately held Dutch authorized dealer for Still and Hyster forklift and warehouse equipment, serving enterprise customers in Southwest Netherlands with sales, rental, maintenance, and 24/7 service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment and Services

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHABAA

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

SECONDARYTLAKAFAK

Mobile Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Liftgate Repair (On-Vehicle Systems)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Mobile Maintenance & Roadside Assistance

SECONDARYIMAHABAI

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Forklift sales
• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse racking systems
• Forklift rental services
• Forklift maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kapelle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Forklift Sales: Sale of new Still and Hyster forklift trucks including reach trucks, order pickers, combitrucks, pallet trucks, and stackers
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned forklifts from Still and Hyster product range
3. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term forklift rental services with pickup and delivery
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Full maintenance of internal transport equipment, repairs, and replacements. 24/7 emergency service available.
5. Warehouse Equipment: Pallet racking systems and warehouse interior solutions
6. Webshop Products: Hand pallet trucks, merchandise, and scale models

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Vlieger Heftrucks (operating as Intraxis) is the official dealer of Still and Hyster forklift trucks and warehouse equipment in Southwest Netherlands. The company sells new and used material handling equipment including reach trucks, pallet trucks, stackers, and electric/diesel/LPG forklifts, offers short- and long-term rental, and provides full maintenance, repair, 24/7 emergency service, battery service, and warehouse interior solutions such as pallet racking.

Product overview

Intraxis (De Vlieger Heftrucks) is an official dealer of Still and Hyster forklift trucks, operating as a complete intra-logistics service provider. The product portfolio includes reach trucks, order picker trucks, combitrucks, pallet trucks, stackers, electric trucks, and diesel/LPG trucks. They also offer warehouse equipment solutions including pallet racking systems (Still palletstelling). The company provides related services including battery service, 24-hour emergency service, pickup/delivery service, and fleet management systems. Products are available as both new and used units, with a complete product range from forklift trucks to pallet trucks and warehouse racking to fleet management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Forklift and Material Handling Equipment Sales New units from official Still and Hyster ranges covering electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, combi trucks, pallet trucks, and stackers for warehouses, production, and logistics operations.
• Used Forklift and Equipment Sales Pre-owned Still and Hyster forklifts and warehouse equipment sold with advisory support from the Kapelle location.
• Forklift and Equipment Rental Rental of forklifts and material handling equipment for temporary or flexible capacity needs, with delivery and pickup service.
• Warehouse Equipment and Pallet Racking Complete warehouse interior solutions including Still pallet racking and shelving systems for storage optimization.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Scheduled and corrective maintenance of forklifts and internal transport equipment, including repairs and replacement of components, with multi-year contract options.
• 24/7 Emergency Service and Priority Repair Round-the-clock emergency breakdown service for forklifts and warehouse equipment, minimizing customer downtime.
• Battery Service for Electric Forklifts Specialized battery service, replacement, and support for electric forklift trucks to maximize uptime.
• Pickup and Delivery Service Transport of forklifts to and from customer locations for maintenance, repair, or rental delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 service availability with fast response times
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer of Still brand forklifts and warehouse equipment. Products include reach trucks, order picker trucks, combitrucks, pallet trucks, and stackers. Still is an A-brand in the material handling industry.
• HystercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer of Hyster brand forklifts and material handling equipment. Products include electric trucks and diesel/LPG trucks across various load capacities.
• GenieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMentioned as a brand used by customers alongside Still equipment for material handling operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crown Equipment: US-headquartered forklift OEM with dealer networks across Europe. Competes in the same electric forklift, warehouse truck and fleet management categories that Intraxis sells through Still/Hyster partnerships.
• Linde Material Handling: Major premium forklift brand (KION Group) with a Netherlands dealer/service network. Competes with Intraxis/Still/Hyster for the same industrial and warehouse customers, particularly for high-capacity and electric counterbalanced trucks.
• Toyota Material Handling: Competing forklift brand and dealer network in the Netherlands offering sales, rental and service of counterbalanced and warehouse trucks. Overlaps directly with Intraxis on customer segments (industrial, logistics, food) and product categories, competing for the same Southwest Netherlands accounts.
• Jungheinrich: European intralogistics OEM and dealer with a strong warehouse-truck (rack, reach, order picker) portfolio — directly competitive with Intraxis' Still/Hyster warehouse equipment line for large distribution customers in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• KION Group: Parent company of STILL (one of Intraxis' two core OEM partners) and Linde. As the OEM group that effectively controls the supply and dealer economics for a major portion of Intraxis' inventory, it is a structural counterparty rather than a direct sales rival.
• Hyster: Global OEM of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, including electric, diesel/LPG and container handlers. As one of Intraxis' two core OEM partners, Hyster defines much of the equipment portfolio Intraxis sells and services.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Parent of Hyster, Intraxis' other core OEM partner. Indirectly comparable: it sets the dealer economics, product roadmap, and competitive positioning for the Hyster line that Intraxis sells and services.
• STILL: OEM of forklift trucks and intralogistics systems; Intraxis is an authorized Still dealer, so the two share product DNA and customer base. Still's broader portfolio, financing arm, and direct-sales channels position it as the upstream incumbent.

Emerging players

• Hubtex: Specialist in customized multi-directional forklifts and sideloaders for long-load handling. Adjacent competitor in selected niche applications (e.g., building materials, timber, panel handling) where Intraxis also sells specialized equipment.
• Doosan Industrial Vehicle: Forklift OEM offering IC and electric trucks with growing European dealer presence. Competes with Still/Hyster on value-tier forklift deals in industrial and logistics accounts that Intraxis also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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