What Hollandia does

Dhollandia N.V., commercially branded as Hollandia, is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of hydraulic tail lifts and liftgates for commercial vehicles, founded in 1968 in Lokeren, Belgium. It produces seven product families covering more than 150 tail-lift types with over 1,400 configuration options, supporting lift capacities from 300 lbs to 70,000 lbs. The company operates with more than 90% vertical integration, manufacturing steel structures, hydraulic cylinders, control electronics, and final assemblies in-house across six production countries, and has shipped over 1 million units cumulatively at a current run rate of 75,000+ units per year. Dhollandia holds the #1 position in the European liftgate market and positions itself as a worldwide leader in the segment.

The company monetizes through B2B sales of equipment and aftermarket parts to commercial vehicle OEMs, body builders, fleet operators, freight and rental companies, and passenger transport providers. Revenue mechanics are driven by commercial-vehicle production cycles and the multi-year replacement cycle of installed liftgates. Distribution is channel-led: products reach 70+ countries via 30+ subsidiary offices and 40+ distributors, with North American infrastructure built through Mexico (2008), Canada (2011), and the United States (four warehouses, 2015), and a 2023 service partnership in South Africa via DH Lifts PTY.

Recent product development has focused on expanding the addressable market down into light commercial vehicles via the DH-LSP.07.05 van lift platform (2023-10) and on electronic control features such as illuminated roll-stops (2023-12) and a world-premiered variable-speed tail lift at IAA Transportation 2024. The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification and exhibits at major industry trade shows including IAA Transportation and Solutrans.

Name

Hollandia

Legal name

DHOLLANDIA N.V.

Website

https://dhollandia.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hollandia (Dhollandia N.V.) is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of hydraulic tail lifts and liftgates for commercial vehicles, producing 75,000+ units annually across 7 product families and 150+ types, with 1M+ cumulative units sold since 1968 and a #1 European market position.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Hydraulic Liftgates

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Hydraulic liftgate systems
• Commercial vehicle tail lifts
• Truck loading equipment
• Cargo handling solutions
• Commercial vehicle body equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ixelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liftgate Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling hydraulic liftgates including cantilever, slider, fold-away, column lifts, van lifts, and passenger lifts with capacities ranging from 300 to 70,000 lbs.
2. Spare Parts: Replacement parts for liftgates including original repair parts sold through distribution network and US-based parts centers.
3. Service and Support: After-sales support including maintenance, repairs, technical training, and warranty services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DHOLLANDIA designs, engineers, and manufactures hydraulic liftgates (tail lifts) and hydraulic loading ramps for commercial vehicles, with more than 90% of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components produced in-house. The product range covers 7 liftgate families and 150+ types with capacities from 300 to 70,000 lbs, complemented by spare parts, after-sales service, and warranty support distributed in over 70 countries.

Product overview

DHOLLANDIA is a worldwide leader in liftgate manufacturing (#1 in Europe) offering an unrivaled product range of 7 product families with more than 150 different types of liftgates and more than 1400 options. The portfolio spans Passenger lifts, Van lifts, Cantilever lifts (up to 20,000 lbs capacity), Slider lifts, Fold-away lifts, Pick-up & Service bodies, Special applications, and Column lifts (up to 20ft lifting height). The company also produces hydraulic ramps (up to 70,500 lbs), various control units (exterior control boxes and auxiliary controls), and mobile applications. All products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house with more than 90% vertical integration. The product range covers lift capacities from 300 to 70,000 lbs. Recent innovations include a world première tail lift with variable speed using proportional valves and brushless motor technology, and a new van lift (DH-LSP.07.05) with foldable platform based on a 1990s patent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Lifts Hydraulic liftgates designed for passenger transport applications such as buses and coaches, including models DH-AI01/02850 (1100 lbs), DH-AI12/13850 (2200 lbs), and DH-CH10 (3750 lbs) for wheelchair accessibility and passenger loading.
• Van Lifts Liftgates specifically designed for commercial vans including models DH-AI01 (1100 lbs), DH-AI12 (2200 lbs), DH-C001 (3650 lbs), DH-LSPZ (1350 lbs), DH-LSP (1350-1650 lbs), and P21 (100-1650 lbs), featuring dedicated quick-fit mounting plates and unrivalled ground clearance.
• Cantilever Lifts Traditional cantilever-style hydraulic liftgates up to 20,000 lbs capacity for heavy-duty cargo handling, including models DH-LML (2200 lbs), DH-LMM (3300 lbs), DH-LMH (3300-4400 lbs), and DH-LMS (5500-6600 lbs).
• Slider Lifts Retractable-style liftgates with sliding mechanism that tucks under the vehicle body, including models DH-SMH (4400 lbs), DH-SMS (5500-6600 lbs), and DH-SKST (4400 lbs) for trucks and trailers where stored space matters.
• Fold-away Lifts Folding-style liftgates that fold and tuck away when not in use for unobstructed rear access, including models DH-RPL (2200 lbs), DH-RPM (2500 lbs), DH-RPH (2500-3300 lbs), DH-RMM (2500-4400 lbs), DH-RMH (4400-5500 lbs), and DH-RK (3300-5500 lbs).
• Pick-up & Service Bodies Bodies and lift solutions for pick-up trucks and service vehicles, including models DH-P32 (1650 lbs) and DH-VOP (1650 lbs) for light commercial applications.
• Special Applications Custom and specialized hydraulic lift applications for unique requirements, including models DH-AM.25 (2200-6600 lbs), DH-VOU-16 K9 SV (1650 lbs), and DH-P31 (1100-2000 lbs).
• Column Lifts Column lifts with lifting heights up to almost 20ft, including models DH-VOU-16 K2K9 (1650 lbs), DH-VOM 1 PIECE (2200-3300 lbs), DH-VOM 2 PIECE (2200-3300 lbs), DH-VOM DUMP THROUGH (2200-3300 lbs), DH-VODH (3300-4400 lbs), DH-VHT (3300-6600 lbs), DH-VOG (3300 lbs), and DH-VHTG (3300-4400 lbs).
• Hydraulic Ramps Hydraulic loading ramps with capacity up to 70,500 lbs for heavy equipment loading and unloading applications on trucks and trailers.
• Control Units Various control units for lift operations including OAE030.BT (joy-stick + main battery isolator switch), OAE041.BP ARCTIC (push-buttons + main battery isolator switch), OAE031.Z (push buttons, under-vehicle mounting), OAE044 (ultra-flat control with push buttons), and auxiliary controls (OAE001, OAE005, OAE006, OAE015, OAE019, OAE045.LSP.PR, OAE067). CE safety regulation compliant with mandatory 2-hand control on external control boxes.
• Tail Lift with Variable Speed World première tail lift with variable speed featuring brushless motor technology and proportional valves, delivering programmable/adjustable speed for each function, lower amperage consumption per cycle, improved battery usage, and better low-voltage performance for operators.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts for liftgates including original repair parts sold through the distribution network and US-based parts centers to support the installed base.
• Service and Support After-sales support including maintenance, repairs, technical training, and warranty services for liftgates delivered through regional sales teams, subsidiaries, and the authorized distributor/service network.

Quantifiable outcome

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• DH Lifts PTY LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 June 2023Independent distributor of Dhollandia products in South Africa for more than 2 decades. Founded and led by Francois van der Westhuizen as CEO.
• Body Builders (Vehicle Manufacturers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHOLLANDIA works closely with body builders to optimize install efficiency. Quick-fit mounting plates for vans and light-duty truck chassis with plug & play connections between liftgate and vehicle chassis.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maxon Lift Corp: Maxon Lift is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates with strong North American fleet and OEM relationships, directly competing with Dhollandia's US-focused cantilever, slider, and tuck-away product offerings.
• Waltco Lift Corp: Waltco is a US-based liftgate manufacturer with a long history in the North American commercial vehicle market. Its product range of column lifts, railgates, and cantilever lifts directly overlaps Dhollandia's core liftgate portfolio.
• Bär Cargolift: Bär Cargolift is a German-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic tail lifts and loading ramps for commercial vehicles, directly competing with Dhollandia across cantilever, slider, and column lift product families for European and global truck OEM and fleet customers.
• Tommy Gate: Tommy Gate is a North American manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for pickup trucks and service bodies, overlapping with Dhollandia's Pick-up & Service Bodies product family and competing for similar light-duty fleet customers.
• Anteo Technologies: Anteo is a French manufacturer of tail lifts for commercial vehicles (formerly associated with Dautel), competing with Dhollandia across European fleet, OEM, and last-mile delivery customer segments in cantilever, slider, and column lifts.
• TECNOLOAD: TECNOLOAD is a French manufacturer of tail lifts and loading systems for commercial vehicles, including standard and specialized applications. It competes with Dhollandia's slider, cantilever, and column lift product lines in the European commercial vehicle market.
• Zepro (Hiab): Zepro is a Sweden-based manufacturer of tail lifts for trucks and trailers, owned by Hiab (Cargotec). It competes head-to-head with Dhollandia in standard cantilever and slider lifts across European and North American commercial vehicle markets.

Broad incumbents

• Hiab (Cargotec): Hiab is a global leader in on-road load handling equipment under Cargotec, with a much broader portfolio spanning loader cranes, demountables, forestry cranes, and tail lifts via Zepro. Competes with Dhollandia across multiple load-handling categories.
• Palfinger: Palfinger is a global Austrian leader in lifting solutions including loader cranes and tail lifts, with publicly-listed capital and a much broader product portfolio. Overlaps directly with Dhollandia's liftgate business while also offering hydraulic cranes, access platforms, and timber handling equipment.

Regional players

• Mammuth (Mammut / EdmoLift competitors): Mammuth is a European regional liftgate manufacturer specializing in hydraulic tail lifts and loading ramps, focused primarily on Southern and Eastern European markets where it competes directly with Dhollandia's product families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollandia

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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