What Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep does

Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep is a privately held, family-owned Dutch industrial services group founded in 1874 and headquartered in Goes, Zeeland. The company operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries that function as an integrated technical solutions provider: Hollestelle Handel (a specialized technical wholesale carrying 80,000+ products with a ParkerStore retail outlet), Hollestelle Konstruktie (machine construction and steel fabrication, supported by a 50-meter construction hall with 20-ton lifting capacity and a teach-in lathe), Hollestelle Kranentechniek (design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of cranes and lifting installations up to 100 tons), and Hollestelle Keurinstituut (statutory inspection and certification of work equipment under ARBO legislation). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based industrial services, equipment sales, recurring maintenance and inspection contracts, and custom fabrication work. The customer base is concentrated in Zeeland and South-West Netherlands and spans energy (EPZ Borssele nuclear/coal), petrochemicals (Zeeland Refinery), government infrastructure (Rijkswaterstaat), shipbuilding (Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding), and food/fisheries (Roem van Yerseke). A partnership with Elma BV extends the group's reach into international markets via automatic container stacking cranes deployed in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. The Infra Combinatie Zuid-West (ICZ) alliance with Istimewa Elektro, N-Shore Diving, and Van der Straaten enables multidisciplinary project delivery from design through maintenance. Certifications held include ISO 9001:2015, VCA 2017 6.0, EN1090, CO2-bewust Level 3, and dual EKH designations (BDH and ODH) for lifting and hoisting equipment inspection. The company carries the 'Koninklijk' (Royal) designation granted in 1974 and is currently led by Danny Hollestelle, who took over from Jan Hollestelle in 2007.

Name

Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep

Legal name

Koninklijke Hollestelle Holding B.V.

Website

https://www.hollestelle.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep is a family-owned Dutch industrial services group operating four subsidiaries — technical wholesale, machine construction, crane technology, and certified inspection — serving energy, petrochemical, government, shipbuilding, and industrial clients primarily in Zeeland and South-West Netherlands since 1874.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Crane Technology

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM), Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment supply
• Crane technology
• Steel fabrication
• Technical wholesale
• Equipment inspection certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Technical Wholesale (Handel): Specialized technical wholesale supplying over 80,000 technical products with added value to industry, civil engineering, shipping, and agriculture sectors. Offers advisory, installation, and instruction services, plus 24-hour repair and maintenance.
2. Machine Construction (Konstruktie): Machine construction company specializing in design, production, installation, and maintenance of machines and steel constructions. Works with steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and other non-ferrous materials. Also handles apparatus construction, piping, repair, industrial maintenance, and complex infrastructure projects.
3. Crane Technology (Kranentechniek): Design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of lifting and hoisting installations up to 100 tons. Includes standard cranes, fully automatic cranes, crane tracks, power supply materials, and complete crane systems including automatic container stacking cranes.
4. Inspection and Certification (Keurinstituut): Inspection and certification of work equipment according to ARBO (occupational safety) legislation. Certified inspectors examine and certify fire extinguishers, electric tools, machines, lifting installations, aerial work platforms, ladders, safety equipment, and more.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains cranes and hoisting systems up to 100 tons, custom steel and machine constructions, and automatic container stacking cranes, while also acting as a specialized technical wholesaler of more than 80,000 industrial products and providing certified inspection and certification services for work equipment under ARBO legislation. The four operating subsidiaries (Handel, Konstruktie, Kranentechniek, Keurinstituut) together deliver integrated technical solutions for industrial, energy, petrochemical, shipbuilding, civil, and food-processing customers in Zeeland, South-West Netherlands, and internationally.

Product overview

Koninklijke Hollestelle Groep is a cluster of four complementary technical companies operating as one unified group. The portfolio consists of: Hollestelle Handel (specialized technical wholesale with 80,000+ products), Hollestelle Konstruktie (machine construction and steel fabrication), Hollestelle Kranentechniek (crane and lifting technology design and manufacturing), and Hollestelle Keurinstituut (work equipment inspection and certification). Additionally, the company produces Automatische Container Stapel Kranen (Automatic Container Stacking Cranes) in partnership with Elma BV. The divisions work collaboratively to provide integrated technical solutions from parts and materials to complete constructions, machines, lifting equipment, and certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ParkerStore: One-stop shop for Parker industrial products including hoses, couplings, filters, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Products and services

• Automatische Container Stapel Kraan (Automatic Container Stacking Crane) Revolutionary automatic container storage system designed, manufactured, assembled, and operationalized jointly with Elma BV; equipped with power-feedback units for energy savings and integrated with a flexible container information system. Operating in logistics operations worldwide including the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. Sold to container terminal and logistics operators.
• Hollestelle Kranentechniek Lifting and Hoisting Installations Custom design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of lifting and hoisting installations up to 100 tons, ranging from standard cranes to fully automatic cranes, crane tracks, power supply materials, complete crane systems, and lifting yokes for fuel containers. Sold to industrial enterprises requiring certified lifting equipment.
• Hollestelle Konstruktie Machine and Steel Construction Design, production, installation, and maintenance of machines and steel constructions in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. Includes machining, certified welding (EN1090), industrial maintenance, apparatus construction, piping, ladders and stairs, machine building, rolling, and bending. Sold to industrial customers across energy, petrochemical, food processing, and maritime sectors.
• Hollestelle Handel Technical Wholesale Specialized technical wholesale supplying more than 80,000 technical products including drive technology, fastening materials, compressors, hand tools, electric tools, lifting equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, welding equipment, steel and non-ferrous metals, and industrial gases, with advisory, installation, and instruction services plus 24-hour repair and maintenance. Includes a ParkerStore retail outlet with more than 4,000 Parker parts and on-the-spot hose assembly. Sold to industry, civil engineering, shipping, and agriculture customers.
• Hollestelle Keurinstituut Inspection and Certification Inspection and certification of work equipment according to ARBO (occupational health and safety) legislation, covering fire extinguishers, electric tools, machines, lifting installations, aerial work platforms, ladders, cranes, and fall protection equipment using certified EKH inspectors. Sold to industrial enterprises and government agencies needing regulatory compliance certification.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Elma BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Elma BV from Soesterberg for automation and control of Automatic Container Stacking Cranes. Together they design, manufacture, assemble and operationalize this revolutionary storage system. Systems are running worldwide in countries including Netherlands, Belgium, England, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, and Australia.
• Infra Combinatie Zuid-West (ICZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICZ combines four successful companies each with own specialization: Hollestelle (mechanical engineering), Istimewa Elektro (electrical and control technology), N-Shore Diving (underwater technology), and Van der Straaten (civil engineering). The combination offers integrated approach to complex projects from design to maintenance across a broad area. Unique multidisciplinary collaboration delivering major benefits for clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KITO Group: Global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and chain blocks. Comparable to Hollestelle's hoist and small lifting equipment portfolio as part of the broader industrial lifting market.
• Konecranes: Global overhead crane and lifting equipment manufacturer. Directly comparable to Hollestelle Kranentechniek for crane design, fabrication, installation and maintenance; broader scale and product range than Hollestelle but operates in the same product category.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, hoists, and crane components. Closely comparable to Hollestelle's Kranentechniek and Konstruktie divisions for industrial crane and material handling equipment.
• Stahl CraneSystems: German manufacturer of crane components, hoists, and complete crane systems. Comparable product portfolio to Hollestelle's Kranentechniek, particularly in hoists and crane drives, and overlapping customer base in European industrial markets.
• ABUS Kransysteme: Manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists with installation and service. Direct competitor to Hollestelle's standard and automatic crane offerings for European industrial customers.
• Huisman Equipment: Netherlands-based manufacturer of heavy lifting, marine, and offshore equipment. Comparable to Hollestelle Konstruktie for large-scale steel fabrication and heavy lifting installations; serves adjacent maritime/energy end markets.

Regional players

• Spierings Mobile Cranes: Netherlands-based manufacturer of mobile tower cranes. Comparable as a Dutch/Northern European crane OEM; however focuses on mobile tower cranes for construction, whereas Hollestelle focuses on overhead industrial cranes.

Broad incumbents

• Eriks (industrial services & distribution): Large European industrial services and technical distribution group. Comparable to Hollestelle Handel for technical wholesale of components, MRO products, and seals/hydraulics/pneumatics, with significantly broader geographic footprint.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global manufacturer of drive, motion, and hydraulic technology. Comparable to Hollestelle Handel for hydraulic/pneumatic product distribution and to Konstruktie for industrial component integration; much larger portfolio and scale.
• Manitowoc Company: Global manufacturer of crawler, mobile, and tower cranes. Comparable to Hollestelle's broader lifting/heavy lifting capability, though focused on large mobile and tower cranes for construction rather than industrial overhead cranes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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