Jan van Dam Group

What Jan van Dam Group does

Jan van Dam Group is a privately held Dutch family business headquartered in Oudewater, Utrecht, that provides full-service specialized transport, installation, and logistics for industrial machinery. The group operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Jan van Dam Machine Transport (est. 1989), focused on regional, national, and international machine transport, disassembly/assembly, machine placement, storage, and industrial relocation; and Jan van Dam Global Machine Logistics (est. 2009), a freight-forwarding entity providing European and worldwide distribution, customs formalities, container handling, and export packing. The 'We Cover It All' proposition bundles project management, mechanical assembly, precision alignment (laser measuring to 0.01mm), warehousing, and road transport under a single point of contact.

Core physical technology rests on a proprietary equipment fleet co-developed with Van Dijk Trucks and CCH (Halsteren) using a Volvo base. Flagship assets include truck-mounted cranes from 40 to 300 tonne-metres, a custom low-height crane truck (2.90m clearance), the 110-ton 'Mouse' compact crane (first in Benelux, electric-battery-capable), lifting portals up to 125 tons, hovercraft and robot-mover internal transport systems, a first-in-Benelux Euro low loader (3.5m extendable to 6m width, 40-ton capacity), and an electric Volvo FH fleet. The company holds ISO 9001, AEO, VCA, and Fenex memberships, and operates from three strategic sites - Oudewater (HQ/technical prep), Terneuzen (food-sector hub), and Rotterdam Maasvlakte (seaport integration).

The business model is project-based B2B enterprise services revenue: each engagement is a custom quotation against requirements, supported by dedicated sales, planning, and work-preparation teams. Channels are direct enterprise sales exclusively - no resellers or distributors - with documented customers spanning CNC machine tools (Hermle, 247TailorSteel, Bystronic, Bendertechniek), food processing and packaging (Marel, Vetipak, Kiremko), industrial exhibitions (TechniShow, METAVAK via Easyfairs), plastics, printing, medical technology, and energy. Customer segments follow a vertical orientation with Machine Tools/Metalworking, Food & Beverage, and Packaging Industries as primary. The company is currently in its 4th generation of family ownership with father-to-son succession and is recognized for multi-decade enterprise relationships (Hermle since 2001, 247TailorSteel 150+ machines installed).

Name

Jan van Dam Group

Legal name

Jan van Dam Group

Website

https://janvandamgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jan van Dam Group is a fourth-generation Dutch family business providing full-service specialized transport, installation, and logistics for industrial machinery across the Benelux and Europe, operating from Oudewater, Rotterdam, and Terneuzen with a proprietary fleet of custom Volvo-based trucks, cranes, and low loaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Machine transport services
• Industrial relocation services
• Machine installation services
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Heavy machinery transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Oudewater

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Transport Services: Core business providing (inter)national machine transport services including road transport, special transport permits, and transport assistance for exceptional dimensions and weights.
2. Industrial Relocation Services: Complete business/machine relocation services including disassembly, transport, and assembly of production lines and machinery.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Machine storage services at strategic warehouse locations in Oudewater, Terneuzen, and Rotterdam with heavy-duty loading facilities.
4. Assembly/Disassembly and Installation: Mechanical assembly/disassembly, anchoring, and machine installation services including precision alignment using laser measuring systems.
5. Customs and Export Services: Customs formalities handling and export packing services for international machine logistics.
6. Project Management: Logistics coordination and project management for trade shows, exhibitions (TechniShow, METAVAK), and complex multi-site relocations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jan van Dam Group provides full-service machine transport, industrial relocation, and installation services for enterprise B2B clients. The company handles logistics from factory to final destination — including (de)assembly, road transport across Europe, warehousing, customs formalities, container handling, export packing, and precision machine installation. Operations are supported by a proprietary, custom-built equipment fleet and three strategic warehouse locations in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Jan van Dam Group operates two main business divisions under a unified full-service concept. Jan van Dam Machine Transport (established 1989) specializes in regional, national, and international machine transport with services including project management, (de)assembly, machine placement, storage, industrial relocation, road transport, and installation. Jan van Dam Global Machine Logistics (established 2009) functions as a supply chain specialist/forwarder for the global machine industry, providing worldwide distribution, customs formalities, storage, container handling, and export packing. Together they offer complete logistics from factory to final destination - 'We Cover It All.' The company also maintains extensive equipment fleet including truck-mounted cranes (40-300Tm), trailers, forklifts, compact cranes, and lifting portals. Strategic warehouse locations in Oudewater, Terneuzen, and Rotterdam support operations across Europe and worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jan van Dam Machine Transport Specialist in regional, national, and international transport of machines. Offers full-service concept including project management, (de)assembly, machine placement, storage, industrial relocation, road transport, and machine installation for enterprise industrial customers.
• Jan van Dam Global Machine Logistics Supply chain specialist (Forwarder) for the global machine industry. Provides complete logistics from factory to final destination including European distribution, worldwide distribution, machine transport, storage, customs formalities, container handling, and export packing.
• Project Management Complete logistical coordination for company relocations and trade show logistics. Takes the entire transport process off customers' hands with one fixed point of contact.
• Assembly/Disassembly and Anchoring Mechanical assembly/disassembly and machine anchoring services performed in-house and on location with the right knowledge, experience, and tools.
• Relocating and Installing Machines Moving machinery, transporting or relocating conventional machines, CNC machines, and production lines efficiently and safely.
• Machine Storage Professional machine storage services with three warehouses in Oudewater, Terneuzen, and Rotterdam, featuring spacious facilities with heavy-duty loading/unloading capabilities.
• Industrial Relocation Complete industrial relocation of machines, production lines, and businesses nationally and internationally with turnkey project expertise.
• National and International Road Transport Machine transport by road throughout Europe with closed trailers for dry transport, handling exceptional dimensions and weights with necessary permits.
• Machine Installation Complete (dis)assembly, alignment, and reconnection of industrial robots, production lines, and machines in metal and food industries. Uses laser measuring system for precision alignment to one hundredth of a millimeter.
• European Distribution Distribution services within Europe as part of the full-service logistics concept for the global machine industry.
• Worldwide Distribution Global distribution services for machine logistics worldwide.
• Customs Formalities Handling of customs documentation and procedures for international machine transport.
• Container Handling Container handling services for efficient loading and unloading of machines at warehouse and port facilities.
• Export Packing Professional export packing services for safe machine transport.
• Trade Show Logistics Complete logistical coordination for trade fairs including TechniShow and METAVAK, covering machine transport, setup, and teardown across multiple exhibitors. Collaboration with DB Schenker for large events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ machines installed for single customer (247TailorSteel)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Van Dijk TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Long-term vehicle supplier providing Volvo trucks and trucks with specialized configurations. Collaborates on custom vehicle development including front axles with maximum permissible loads and Volvo Dynamic Steering integration. All company fleet consists of Volvo vehicles supplied by Van Dijk.
• CCH (Halsteren)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Technical development partner for truck modifications. Developed removable rear chassis section for maneuvering in tight factory halls. Monthly technical discussions with company leadership to create practical solutions within legal regulations. Collaborated on heaviest possible foldable crane configuration.
• Van der Giessen BVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 December 2024External technical expertise partner for specialized disassembly and reassembly projects. Provided expertise for Pas Panelen panel press relocation, handling dismantling and reassembly of cooling and steam system piping.
• DB SchenkermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024International logistics collaboration for TechniShow trade fair at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. DB Schenker handles exhibition logistics while Jan van Dam manages machine transport and installation. Collaboration enables handling of large-scale trade show operations.
• EasyfairsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024Exhibition organizer for METAVAK trade fair. Jan van Dam handles exhibitor registrations and logistics coordination directly, replacing previous platform-based registration system. Proactive outreach to exhibitors for better preparation and planning.
• JTEKT Machinery EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Machine dealer connection for RBOURGEOIS project. Jan van Dam handles delivery and installation as specified by dealer for Toyoda CNC milling machine delivery to French customer.
• TRUMPF NetherlandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Original referral partner that connected Jan van Dam with 247TailorSteel. Long-standing logistics partner for TRUMPF, which led to 247TailorSteel engagement when they purchased a TRUMPF machine.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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