Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen

What Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen does

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen B.V. is a Dutch specialized vehicle-equipment dealer and service company founded in 1850 as a blacksmith shop (smederij) in Assendelft and relocated in 2001 to its current workshop on Industrieterrein Noorderveld in Wormerveer, Netherlands. The company has been an authorized Palfinger dealer since 1997 and distributes, installs, services, and inspects truck-mounted cranes (Palfinger autolaadkranen from 0.8 to 200 ton-meter and Epsilon cranes), container systems (VDL and PAL hook arm, cable, portal arm, and chain configurations), PN-kippers, loading floors, and — since October 2020 as a De Kruif Machines support point — meeneemheftrucks (Palfinger, Moffet, Terberg). The firm also supplies and certifies hijsmaterieel (chains, hooks, lifting straps) and offers revisions and used equipment.

The business operates as a one-stop-shop under one roof: sales, custom mounting, scheduled maintenance, 24/7 breakdown service, annual statutory inspections (keuring), and lifting-equipment certification, all delivered by a team of 13 in-house-trained technicians. The customer base is approximately 80% construction-related, with the balance spanning transport/logistics, municipal/government (Edam-Volendam, Texel, Stadswerk 072), waste management (HVC Groep, PreZero), street furnishing (JCDecaux), and industrial clients. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Netherlands) via direct field sales and the Palfinger dealer network; there is no e-commerce or self-serve channel.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales and installation, recurring professional service and maintenance contracts, used-equipment and revision sales, and lifting-equipment hardware sales and certification. The company has been under owner-operator Michiel de Ruiter since January 2007 and currently faces elevated demand driven by upcoming Dutch city emissions regulations and the related zero-emission equipment upgrade cycle (electrically driven and fully electric Palfinger crane models already delivered since 2021).

Name

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen

Legal name

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen B.V.

Website

https://rijkhoffautokranen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen B.V. is a 175-year-old Dutch authorized Palfinger dealer that sells, installs, services, and inspects truck-mounted cranes, container systems, kippers, loading floors, and meeneemheftrucks for primarily construction, transport, and municipal customers across the Netherlands from its Wormerveer workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck-Mounted Cranes and Vehicle Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Truck-mounted cranes
• Container handling systems
• Crane installation services
• Lifting equipment supply
• Commercial vehicle equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wormerveer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales and Installation: Rijkhoff sells and installs new autolaadkranen (truck-mounted cranes), containersystems, kippers, and loading floors from Palfinger, Epsilon, and VDL. Equipment is mounted and customized in their own workshop before delivery to the customer.
2. Service, Maintenance and Repairs: Rijkhoff provides 24/7 service for breakdowns, as well as scheduled maintenance and repair work. All work is performed in their own workshop by qualified technicians. Annual inspections (keuring) for autolaadkranen and containersystems are also offered.
3. Hijsmaterieel (Lifting Equipment): Rijkhoff supplies and certifies hijsmaterieel (lifting equipment) including chains, hooks, and lifting straps. They also offer inspection and certification services for this equipment.
4. Used Equipment and Revision: Rijkhoff sells used/crane equipment and performs revisions and rebuilds on existing customer equipment, such as refurbishing older Palfinger crane units.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen B.V. supplies, installs, customizes, and maintains truck-mounted cranes (autolaadkranen), container systems, kippers (tippers), loading floors, and truck-mounted forklifts (meeneemheftrucks) primarily from Palfinger, Epsilon, and VDL. The company has been an authorized Palfinger dealer since 1997 and operates its own workshop in Wormerveer, Netherlands, where it performs mounting, modifications, annual inspections, and 24/7 breakdown service. The portfolio spans Palfinger cranes from 0.8 to 200 ton-meter and complete container handling solutions.

Product overview

Rijkhoff Autolaadkranen B.V. is a specialized truck equipment dealer and service provider established in 1850, operating as an authorized Palfinger dealer since 1997. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of truck-mounted crane solutions (Palfinger autolaadkranen from 0.8 to 200 ton-meter and Epsilon kranen), container systems (VDL and PAL hook arm systems, cable systems, portal arm systems, and chain systems in various capacity ratings), tippers/kippers (PN series in 2-sided and 3-sided configurations), and truck-mounted forklifts (Palfinger, Moffett, and Terberg meeneemheftrucks). The company also provides loading floors from various manufacturers, lifting equipment (chains, hooks, lifting straps), and attachments including glass suction cups, grabs, and pallet hooks available from stock. Additionally, Rijkhoff offers used/revised equipment and provides complete installation, service, maintenance, and certification (annual inspection) services. As a self-supporting operation with all necessary equipment in stock, the company follows a one-stop-shop model for Dutch construction and transport companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palfinger and Epsilon Truck-Mounted Cranes (Autolaadkranen) Truck-mounted cranes from Palfinger (0.8 to 200 ton-meter range) and Epsilon (Q170Z, Q200Z, S260Z series), supplied, customized, and mounted on commercial vehicles for Dutch construction, transport, and municipal customers.
• Container Systems (Hook Arm, Cable, Portal Arm, Chain) Complete container handling systems from VDL and PAL (Palfinger) brands, including hook arm systems (VDL S-21-5900, S-25-6200, S-30-6800, S-35-6800, S-40-6400/6800, S-LV-25), cable systems (VDL CI-25-11), portal arm systems, and chain systems, in various capacity ratings for loading and unloading containers on commercial vehicles.
• Kippers / Tippers (PN Series) PN-brand kippers (tippers) in 2-sided and 3-sided configurations from the Palfinger product range, distributed and mounted on commercial vehicles for dump truck applications in construction and transport.
• Meeneemheftrucks (Truck-Mounted Forklifts) Truck-mounted forklifts (meeneemheftrucks) from Palfinger, Moffett (Kooiaap), and Terberg brands, sold, serviced, and certified by Rijkhoff since October 2020 as a De Kruif Machines support point, for material handling operations at customer sites.
• Loading Floors (Laadvloeren) Loading floor systems from multiple manufacturers (VDL, Karhof, Elcar, Stam Obdam, Roefs Middelbeers, Vlarotech), installed on commercial vehicles for materials handling and transport applications.
• Crane Equipment and Accessories (Equipment) Palfinger crane equipment accessories including fly-jibs (PJ series such as PJ 190 E, PJ240), winches, stabilizers, and remote control systems (PALcom P7), supplied and integrated onto crane-equipped vehicles.
• Lifting Materials (Hijsmateriaal) Lifting materials including chains, hooks, and lifting straps, supplied and certified by Rijkhoff (via related entity Rijkhoff Hijsmaterieel B.V.) as part of the complete service offering.
• Stock Attachments (Glass Suction Cups, Grabs, Pallet Hooks) Stock material handling attachments available directly from inventory, including glass suction cups (glaszuigers) for glass handling, grabs/grippers (grijpers) for bulk materials, and pallet hooks (pallethaken) for palletized goods.
• Used and Refurbished Equipment Second-hand truck-mounted crane and container equipment for sale, including specific units such as the Kinshofer 920-12 container discharge unit, plus revisions and rebuilds of existing customer equipment such as refurbishing older Palfinger crane units.
• Installation, Mounting, and Customization Services Mounting, customization, and integration of cranes, container systems, kippers, and loading floors onto customer-supplied commercial vehicles, performed entirely in Rijkhoff's own Wormerveer workshop by qualified in-house technicians.
• 24/7 Breakdown Service and Repairs 24/7 emergency breakdown service for truck-mounted cranes, container systems, and meeneemheftrucks, plus scheduled and corrective repair work, performed by qualified in-house technicians.
• Annual Inspection (Keuring) Services Mandatory annual inspection (keuring) of autolaadkranen and container systems, plus inspection and certification of hijsmaterieel (chains, hooks, lifting straps), to ensure regulatory compliance for Dutch commercial vehicle operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of customers are construction-related, indicating strong vertical market penetration in Dutch construction sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• De Kruif MachinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2020Since October 2020, Rijkhoff became a support point for De Kruif Machines, which has been a leading name in meeneemheftrucks for over 20 years. This provides an additional product category (meeneemheftrucks) including Palfinger, Moffet (Kooiaap), and Terberg brands, for sales, service, and inspection. Rijkhoff also offers a loan/rental forklift service.
• Palfinger (Apal / Palfinger Nederland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997Rijkhoff is an official Palfinger dealer since 1997 (originally Apal, now Palfinger Nederland). Palfinger represents a broad range of autolaadkranen from 0.8 to 200 ton meters and diverse container systems. With PN-kippers in Palfinger's assortment, Rijkhoff can compose complete vehicles together with Palfinger. Palfinger is considered an absolute top brand in the industry and Rijkhoff benefits from continuous innovation and strong brand reputation. The partnership has been celebrated with a 25-year anniversary (1997–2022).
• VDL GroepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVDL is a key supplier of container systems to Rijkhoff, including hook arm systems (VDL S-series), cable systems (VDL CI-series), portal arm systems, and chain systems. VDL container systems are distributed and installed by Rijkhoff as part of their complete vehicle solutions. The VDL logo appears in the partner/trademark section of the website footer.
• MetaalunieminorOthersMetaalunie is the Dutch trade association for metalworking companies. Rijkhoff's membership indicates they are part of the Dutch metalworking industry network, which provides standard setting, collective representation, and business support.
• NiconliftminorOthersNiconlift logo appears in the partner section of the Rijkhoff website alongside Palfinger, VDL, and Metaalunie. Likely a supplier or brand partner for lifting equipment or related systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• VDL Groep: VDL is a major Dutch industrial group that supplies container systems (hook arm, cable, portal arm, chain) to Rijkhoff and also serves adjacent commercial-vehicle equipment markets in the Benelux region through its own divisions.
• Epsilon (Palfinger): Epsilon is an Austrian manufacturer of timber and recycling loader cranes now part of the Palfinger group; Rijkhoff distributes Epsilon products, and Epsilon competes at the manufacturer level for the same specialty-crane customer base across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• HMF Group: HMF is a Danish manufacturer of loader cranes, hooklifts, and container handling systems that competes for the same truck-equipment customers through its own dealer network across Northern and Western Europe.
• Hiab (Cargotec): Hiab, part of Cargotec, is a major global manufacturer of truck-mounted loader cranes, demountables, and material handling equipment, directly overlapping with Rijkhoff's autolaadkranen and meeneemheftruck product categories served via its own dealer and service network.
• Palfinger AG: Palfinger AG is the Austrian-based global market leader in loader cranes and the principal supplier (since 1997) whose products Rijkhoff distributes; the group also competes at the manufacturer level with its own direct-sales and full-service network across Europe.
• Fassi Group: Fassi is an Italian manufacturer of articulating loader cranes with a European dealer network that competes for the same truck-mounted crane customers in construction, transport, and municipal segments that Rijkhoff serves.

Direct peers

• Van der Spek: Van der Spek is a Dutch dealer/integrator of truck-mounted cranes, container systems, and loading equipment operating in the Netherlands, directly overlapping with Rijkhoff's autolaadkranen, container systems, and kippers offerings for construction and transport customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 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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