Smartbox Nederland

What Smartbox Nederland does

Smartbox Nederland (legally Smartbox International B.V.) is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2012 in Yerseke and now headquartered at a solar-powered factory in Goes, Netherlands. The company designs and manufactures ultra-lightweight cargo box bodies, refrigerated bodies, and flatbeds for mounting on commercial vehicle chassis, with a five-variant product line consisting of the Smartbox Light (closed box from 300 kg), Smartbox Light Plus (trailer with integrated tail lift), Smartbox Platform (van alternative on platform-cab chassis), Smartbox To Cool 3.0 (refrigerated body), and Smartbox Pick-up (open flatbed from 165 kg), plus a Cradle-to-Cradle prototype. Core technology centers on in-house developed lightweight construction using honeycomb wall panels, aluminum profiles, and 100% recyclable polypropylene; the company claims its products are 20-25% lighter than competitor equivalents and up to 40% more fuel efficient. The factory runs entirely on solar energy and holds Netherlands Energy Label A+++++.

The company sells to logistics and distribution operators, refrigerated transport providers, electric vehicle fleets, and commercial vehicle fleet operators, with named customers spanning Elis (textile workwear), Sligro Food Services (foodservice), I&L Logistiek (logistics), KeyPro (furniture rental), OPNIEUW! (furniture reuse), Freshtrans (cool transport), and Stertil (tool equipment). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of cargo box bodies and accessories (Dhollandia tailgates, Bär Cargolifts, Thermo King and Carrier Transicold cooling units, Mastervolt battery systems) priced from €22,400 ex-VAT for the Light Plus. Distribution runs through roughly seven Dutch dealers plus country-level importer entities in Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, and Germany, with direct enterprise sales for fleet inquiries. OEM validation includes Mercedes-Benz VanPartner certification through 2028 and Ford Pro Convertor status, and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Smartbox is founder/management owned with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Smartbox Nederland

Legal name

Smartbox International B.V.

Website

https://smartboxbv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smartbox Nederland designs and manufactures ultra-lightweight, 100% recyclable cargo box bodies, refrigerated bodies, and flatbeds for commercial vehicle chassis, serving logistics, refrigerated transport, and fleet operators across the Benelux and parts of Europe via a dealer and importer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Bodies

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle bodies
• Lightweight cargo boxes
• Refrigerated truck bodies
• Flatbed truck platforms
• Vehicle body manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Box Sales: Smartbox generates revenue from selling lightweight cargo boxes (Light, Light Plus, Platform, To Cool, Pick-up models) directly to customers through dealer network. Products are mounted on various commercial vehicle chassis (Citroen Jumper, Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit, Fuso Canter, Iveco Daily, MAN TGE, Maxus, Mercedes Sprinter, Nissan NV400, Opel Movano, Peugeot Boxer, Renault Master, Volkswagen Crafter).
2. Customization and Accessories: Revenue from optional accessories including tailgates (Dhollandia 750KG), side doors, aircraft rails, roof spoilers, material boxes, and custom configurations. Smartbox Light Plus priced at €22,400 excl. BTW with options for additional customization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Smartbox Nederland designs and manufactures ultra-lightweight, 100% recyclable cargo box bodies, refrigerated bodies, and flatbeds that are mounted on commercial vehicle chassis. The company produces the lightest closed cargo box in Europe, achieved through proprietary honeycomb and aluminum-profile construction developed in-house at its Goes, Netherlands facility. Products are sold to fleet operators, logistics companies, and refrigerated transport businesses through a dealer and importer network.

Product overview

Smartbox Nederland manufactures ultra-lightweight cargo boxes/bodies for commercial vehicles, positioning itself as producing the lightest cargo boxes in Europe. The product portfolio includes four main variants: Smartbox Light (flagship closed-box), Smartbox To Cool 3.0 (refrigerated), Smartbox Platform (van alternative), and Smartbox Pick-up (open flatbed), plus the Light Plus trailer variant with integrated tail lift. All products emphasize lightweight construction using durable materials, 100% recyclability, and compatibility with various chassis from manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, and others. A newer Cradle-to-Cradle variant focuses on environmental sustainability with recycled materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smartbox Light: The lightest closed cargo box in Europe, weighing from 300 kg
• Smartbox Light Plus
• Smartbox Platform
• Smartbox To Cool 3.0
• Smartbox Pick-up

Products and services

• Smartbox Light

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-25% lighter than competitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allro-Plast CarrosserieëncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartbox has been developing at Allro-Plast Carrosserieën since 2009, combining more than 25 years of experience in box construction. Allro-Plast is the parent company where Smartbox originated and continues to collaborate on product development.
• ElisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElis is testing the Smartbox Light Cradle-to-Cradle prototype, the first closed cargo box truly recyclable from cradle to cradle. As market leader in circular multi-service provision, Elis focuses on quality and sustainability.
• AL-KO Vehicle Technology GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartbox collaborated with AL-KO to develop a cargo bike trailer using Smartbox recipe combined with AL-KO CarryNex chassis, presented at International Cargo Bike Festival.
• Broekhuis CarpluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroekhuis Carplus is a dealer of Smartbox, specializing in commercial vehicle conversions including the mobile workshop concept for Stertil.
• BluekensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluekens collaborated with Smartbox to deliver Renault Masters with Smartbox To Cool to Sligro Food Services.
• StertilminorOthersStertil is a customer whose mobile workshop concept was built by Broekhuis Carplus using Smartbox Platform on Fiat Ducato.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lagerbox: Dutch manufacturer of lightweight box bodies and flatbeds for commercial vehicles. Directly comparable to Smartbox in product category (Light/To Cool/Platform variants), customer base (last-mile fleets), and NW European geographic focus.
• CoolKit: UK-based manufacturer of refrigerated and insulated van and truck bodies, including for major OEM chassis. Directly competes with Smartbox To Cool in temperature-controlled body manufacturing, though focused on UK market.
• JC Payne: UK manufacturer of commercial vehicle body conversions including refrigerated, box, and specialist builds. Comparable mid-sized converter competing in similar end markets to Smartbox.
• Paneltex: UK manufacturer of refrigerated and insulated commercial vehicle bodies. Overlaps with Smartbox To Cool product line in refrigerated body construction across OEM chassis platforms.
• Cartwright Conversions: UK commercial vehicle body converter producing box, refrigerated, and specialist bodies on multiple chassis. Comparable in business model (chassis-mounted body conversion) and product portfolio to Smartbox.
• Hapert: Netherlands-based manufacturer of light commercial trailers, flatbeds, and box bodies. Direct geographic and product overlap with Smartbox in NW European light commercial body market.

Broad incumbents

• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, refrigerated bodies, and box trailers. Established broad incumbent in the same product category with vastly larger scale, distribution, and OEM relationships.
• Terberg Group: Dutch manufacturer of commercial vehicles, terminal tractors, and special purpose vehicles. Established Dutch broad incumbent in commercial vehicle space, though primarily larger vehicles rather than light commercial bodies.
• Kögel Trailer: Major European trailer manufacturer producing dry van, reefer, and platform trailers. Overlaps with Smartbox product range at scale, but focused on semi-trailers rather than light commercial chassis bodies.

Emerging players

• Sortimo: German manufacturer of mobile workspace and racking systems for commercial vehicles. Adjacent product category (van interior/load securing) that complements Smartbox bodies, particularly through the Stertil mobile workshop partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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