BACKSAVER / van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V.

What BACKSAVER / van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V. does

BACKSAVER is the industrial equipment brand of van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V., a third-generation family-owned Dutch manufacturer founded in 1948 in Boxtel, North Brabant, Netherlands. The company designs, engineers, and produces stainless steel lifting and tipping machines for the food processing industry, with approximately 90% of units custom-configured to customer specifications. Equipment is built primarily from AISI304 and AISI316 stainless steel, achieves IP56 protection ratings for high-pressure washdown, and complies with CE directives (2006/42/EG, 2006/95/EG, 2004/108/EG). The portfolio spans standard tippers (ST, BR, NT, BRL, DB types), heavy-duty tippers (CD 1400, MD 1200, SD 1000), lift-and-tilt machines (LT, BRLT, NTLT, GLT), trolley stackers (SNT, PL, PLBR), and — following the 2023 acquisition of Sweden's Nimo-KG — column lifts (C3-SE/C4, SK 800 MK2) and a pneumatic trolley washing station (DV 200 P2). Machines handle containers including 200/300L DIN9797 trolleys, dolav containers, octabins, pallet boxes, bulk boxes, barrels, and dough bowls, with battery-powered cordless mobile variants and stationary 400V plug-in models. The core value proposition is reducing manual lifting and bending injuries in food production while improving throughput and meeting hygiene standards.

The company serves enterprise food processors across meat, fish, dairy, bakery, fruit and vegetable segments, with a named-customer list spanning Unilever, Cargill, Danish Crown, Vion, Dr. Oetker, Bakkersland, Florette, Ad van Geloven, Jack Links, Hessing Supervers, and others across roughly 25+ countries. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of customized machines, with pricing conducted via bespoke quotation. Go-to-market relies on a global network of over 40 authorized distributors covering 50+ countries, supplemented by direct sales from Boxtel for Dutch customers and non-distributor markets. Marketing channels include participation in major industry trade shows (IFFA Frankfurt, FOOMA Japan, SIAL Shanghai, Interpack) and a multilingual website available in 12+ languages.

Ownership remains with the van Oirschot family through three generations; since 2011, brothers Bram van Oirschot (CEO) and Tom van Oirschot have led daily operations. The company is private, discloses no external funding rounds, and has approximately 10 employees at its Boxtel headquarters — a figure that, combined with the absence of revenue disclosure, suggests a tightly held industrial niche specialist. The 2023 acquisition of Nimo-KG added a second brand and product family while retaining its existing management, indicating a deliberate inorganic growth strategy layered on top of organic product expansion.

Name

BACKSAVER / van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V.

Legal name

van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V.

Website

https://backsaver.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BACKSAVER, a brand of van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V., designs and manufactures custom stainless steel lifting and tipping machines for food processing facilities globally, serving enterprise customers across meat, bakery, produce, and pharmaceutical segments through a network of 40+ distributors in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Stainless steel lifters
• Food industry tippers
• Material handling equipment
• Ergonomic lifting machines
• Custom industrial tipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxtel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Backsaver generates revenue through the sale of stainless steel lifting and tipping machines for the food processing industry. The company offers both standard models and custom-configured machines. Approximately 90% of machines are customized to customer specifications. Sales occur through a global distributor network and direct manufacturer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Backsaver designs, manufactures, and globally distributes stainless steel lifting and tipping machines for the food processing industry. The company produces standard base models (tippers, lift-and-tilt machines, trolley stackers, pallet lifts, column lifts, washing stations) that are custom-configured to each customer's facility requirements, with approximately 90% of machines bespoke-built in-house at the Boxtel, Netherlands facility. Customers include meat processors, bakeries, dairy producers, fish, vegetable, and fruit processing operations served through both direct sales and a worldwide distributor network.

Product overview

BACKSAVER is a brand of van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V., specializing in stainless steel lifting and tipping machines for the food industry. The product portfolio consists of standardized base models that are customized to customer requirements. Core products include tippers (ST, BR, NT, CD, MD, SD, BRL, DB types), lift & tilt machines (LT, BRLT, NTLT, GLT types), trolley stackers (SNT, PL, PLBR types), and column lifts (Nimo-KG C3-SE/C4, Nimo-KG SK 800 MK2). The company acquired Swedish manufacturer Nimo-KG in 2023, adding their line of lifting and tipping equipment. Approximately 90% of machines are custom-manufactured. Products handle containers including bins, trolleys, barrels, pallets, dough bowls, and are used in meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetable processing. The machines feature stainless steel construction (AISI304/AISI316), battery operation for mobility, IP56 rating for washdown, and ergonomic design to reduce worker back strain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standaard Kantelaar Type ST (Standard Tipper) Standard stainless steel tipping machine that empties large plastic bins, tubs, or crates at work table height for food processing facilities. Battery operated with 900kg lift capacity and 100-degree discharge angle.
• Backsaver FTD (Flexible Normwagen Dumper) Flexible dumper for standard 200/300L DIN9797 trolleys, offering adjustable discharge height options for food industry applications.
• Brede Kantelaar Backsaver BR (Wide Tipper) Wide stainless steel tipping machine built for larger containers and bins in food industry applications.
• Normwagen Kantelaar Backsaver NT (Trolley Tipper) Trolley tipping machine for 200/300L DIN9797 trolleys and meat carts, commonly deployed in meat processing facilities.
• Nimo-KG C3-SE/C4 (Single Column Lift)

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines delivered to over 50 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers40 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nimo-KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2023van Oirschot Roestvrijstaal B.V. (parent company of Backsaver) acquired Nimo-KG, the leading Swedish manufacturer of lifting and tipping equipment. Founded in 1958, Nimo-KG is one of Europe's main suppliers of internal product handling solutions focused on the food industry. The acquisition expands Backsaver's product portfolio and global presence. Martin Olsson remains CEO of Nimo-KG under the new ownership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wiltec: German supplier of lifting, tipping, and handling equipment for food-grade and hygienic applications. Overlap with Backsaver on stainless tipping machines and bin/container handling in food processing.
• Georg Kramp GmbH & Co. KG: German producer of tipping and lifting equipment for container handling. Comparable in stainless-steel tipping machines targeted at food and industrial processors.
• Hovmand: Danish manufacturer of hydraulic lifting equipment, including stackers and lifters used in food, pharma, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product family (mobility, battery-powered lifting, stainless variants) and similar target customers in food processing.
• AeroLift: Netherlands-based manufacturer of hydraulic lifting and tipping equipment serving food, dairy, and industrial markets. Direct Dutch peer with comparable product applications in hygienic bin handling.
• Maschinenbau Spahn: German manufacturer of lifting and tipping equipment with food-industry applications. Direct comparable in hydraulic and electromechanical tipping machines for food processors.
• Bolz Intec: German manufacturer of stainless steel hygienic containers, lifting equipment, and material handling solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries. A close direct competitor in food-grade lifting and tipping equipment within the DACH region.
• Nimo-KG: Swedish manufacturer of lifting and tipping equipment for the food industry, founded in 1958. Now wholly owned by Backsaver's parent, but historically the most direct peer in this niche — overlapping product lines (column lifts, tippers) and customer base of European food processors.
• Stier Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic lifting and tipping devices for industrial and food applications. Competes with Backsaver in the European stainless-steel tipping equipment market.

Broad incumbents

• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics provider of material handling, storage, and automation equipment for food and beverage processors. Broad incumbent with overlapping food-industry handling capability, though not a specialist in ergonomic tipping machines.
• FlexLink (Coesia): Part of Coesia, FlexLink supplies conveyors and material handling solutions for food, pharma, and consumer goods manufacturers. Indirect competitor in food-plant material handling upgrades, though broader portfolio and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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