Gerken Hoogwerkers bv

What Gerken Hoogwerkers bv does

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv is a Dutch private limited company (besloten vennootschap) that operates as the Netherlands branch of the GERKEN-Gruppe, a German-Dutch industrial equipment rental conglomerate. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Elsloo, Limburg, the entity rents elevating work platforms (hoogwerkers/arbeitsbühnen), forklifts, and related construction equipment to customers in the construction, maintenance, installation, and renovation sectors. It operates from a single Dutch location, while the broader group runs nearly 40 branches across Germany, giving the Dutch entity access to one of the densest aerial-work-platform branch networks in the DACH region. Revenue is generated through usage-based rental (daily, weekly, or monthly terms) with quote-based pricing, supplemented by operator training delivered through the GERKEN Schulung division and a 24-hour emergency hotline routed to the nearest branch.

The product offering centers on aerial work platforms and forklifts, with a formalized rental catalog (GERKEN-Verhuurprogramma) that details technical specifications and application guidance. A new flagship model, the GL 100 H elevating work platform, was introduced in December 2024 and deployed in a major construction project in March 2025 alongside sister divisions GERKEN Kranen and GERKEN Verkeerstechniek, demonstrating cross-divisional bundling. The underlying technology is physical-asset-heavy rather than software-driven: a modern, capital-intensive fleet, branch-based logistics, and a multi-language website (Dutch, German, English, French, Polish) that supports rental inquiries but does not expose self-service e-commerce beyond a cart interface. There are no disclosed proprietary software platforms, APIs, or data products.

Commercially, the company is sales-led and distribution-led, relying on direct branch relationships, a central GERKEN-Centrum contact number, and proactive dispatch via the 24-hour hotline. The customer base is horizontal across the construction industry with no disclosed named enterprise anchors, which implies a fragmented, project-driven book of business. The Dutch entity is small by headcount (12 employees), which is consistent with a single-branch coordination function that routes demand into the larger German branch network. There is no public listing, no venture funding, and no disclosed ownership changes; the entity appears to be a stable, mature subsidiary within a long-established family of equipment rental brands.

Name

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv

Legal name

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv

Website

https://gerken-hoogwerkers.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv is a Dutch aerial work platform and forklift rental company, operating as the Netherlands branch of the GERKEN-Gruppe. It serves construction, maintenance, and renovation customers from Elsloo, leveraging the group's nearly 40 branches across Germany for fleet depth and 24/7 dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Aerial work platform rental
• Construction equipment rental
• Forklift rental services
• Height access equipment
• Operator training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elsloo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices37 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Gerken generates revenue through the rental of aerial work platforms, cranes, room systems, construction site safety equipment, and service vehicles. Rental periods can be daily, weekly, or monthly, with pricing varying by equipment type and duration. The company also offers related services such as operator training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv rents aerial work platforms (hoogwerkers/arbeitsbühnen) and forklifts (heftrucks) to construction, industrial, and maintenance customers across the Netherlands and Germany, with rental periods available on daily, weekly, and monthly bases. The Dutch entity in Elsloo operates as one of approximately 40 branches of the GERKEN-Gruppe, supported by a 24-hour emergency hotline and a modern fleet that includes the newly introduced GL 100 H model. Operator training is offered as a complementary service through the GERKEN Schulung division.

Product overview

Gerken Hoogwerkers bv operates as a rental company for elevating work platforms (hoogwerkers/arbeitsbuehnen), forklifts (heftrucks), and other rental equipment. The company offers a unified rental program (GERKEN-Verhuurprogramma) that encompasses work platforms, forklifts, and miscellaneous rental equipment available at nearly 40 locations across Germany and one location in Elsloo, Netherlands. The core offering consists of aerial work platforms for rental, complemented by forklift rentals and operator training services through the GERKEN Schulung division. Recent additions include the GL 100 H model of elevating work platform introduced in late 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gerken-Gruppe: Parent group encompassing multiple equipment rental divisions including aerial work platforms, cranes, room systems, construction site safety, and service vehicles

Products and services

• Aerial work platforms (Werkplatforms / Arbeitsbühnen) Elevating work platforms and aerial work platforms available for rental, enabling workers to access elevated work areas safely for construction, maintenance, and installation projects. The rental fleet includes the GL 100 H model for difficult-to-reach locations.
• Forklifts (Heftrucks)
• Operator training (GERKEN Schulung) Training services for operators of work platforms and related equipment, available through the GERKEN Schulung portal to support safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• GERKEN Rental Program (GERKEN-Verhuurprogramma) Comprehensive rental program covering work platforms, forklifts, and other rental equipment with technical specifications, application possibilities, and guidance for selecting the right machine for each project, available digitally and in print at branch locations.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GERKEN KranecoreOthersSister company within the GERKEN Gruppe specializing in crane rental services. Customers can access both aerial work platforms and crane services through the broader group.
• GERKEN RaumsystemecoreOthersSister company within the GERKEN Gruppe providing modular space solutions/rental units. Complements aerial work platform services for construction site needs.
• GERKEN Baustellen-AbsicherungminorOthersSister company providing construction site safety and barrier solutions. Related service for construction industry customers.
• GERKEN EinsatzfahrzeugeminorOthersSister company providing specialized service vehicles. Supports equipment delivery and field service operations.
• GS-ArbeitsbühnenminorOthersRelated company within the GERKEN Gruppe focused on aerial work platform services.
• Weidler ArbeitsbühnenminorOthersRegional partner company in Heidelberg providing aerial work platform rentals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HKL Baumaschinen: HKL is one of Germany's largest construction equipment rental companies, with a strong aerial work platform and construction site equipment offering — competing head-to-head with Gerken across the German branch network.
• Mateco: Mateco is a Europe-wide specialist in aerial work platform rental with strong presence in Germany and Benelux, offering a similar fleet model and customer base to Gerken's core hoogwerker business.
• Zeppelin Rental: Zeppelin Rental is a major German-based equipment rental provider covering aerial work platforms, construction equipment, and site services — closely comparable to Gerken's full-service rental model and German market focus.
• Boels Rental: Netherlands-based Boels is one of Europe's largest equipment rental companies with a strong aerial work platform (hoogwerker) franchise and dense branch network across Benelux, Germany, and beyond — directly comparable to Gerken in product, customer base, and operating geography.
• Riwal: Riwal specializes in aerial work platform rental and sales across Europe (including Germany), with a focus on powered access — directly comparable to Gerken's core offering and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Loxam: Loxam is a leading European equipment rental company with broad construction equipment offerings including aerial work platforms — competing in the same customer segments as Gerken but with pan-European scale and a diversified portfolio.
• Cramo: Cramo (now part of Boels) is a European construction equipment rental company with aerial work platform offerings and a broad portfolio — comparable to Gerken in product category with broader geographic and product scope.
• Kiloutou: Kiloutou is a large European equipment rental company with broad construction and aerial work platform offerings across multiple countries — overlapping with Gerken in product category but with larger geographic scale.
• Maltus (formerly Cramo Germany): Maltus operates a German construction equipment rental platform offering aerial work platforms, forklifts, and site equipment — overlapping with Gerken's product and customer base in the German market.

Regional players

• Bauscher: Bauscher is a German construction equipment rental specialist with aerial work platform offerings serving the German-speaking market — comparable to Gerken in product focus and regional positioning though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gerken-hoogwerkers-bv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Gerken Hoogwerkers bv