What Van Den Berg & Demag does

Van den Berg Transporttechniek, operating commercially as Demag Nederland, is the exclusive Dutch importer of Demag industrial crane and hoisting equipment under a partnership that has been in place since 1946. The company sells, installs, and services a full Demag portfolio spanning overhead bridge cranes (including the V-Ligger truss-girder design, ECO-Kraan with regenerative braking), KBK modular light-crane systems in steel and aluminium variants, jib cranes, monorails, wall-console cranes, electric chain hoists, wire-rope hoists with Can-Bus control, winches up to 200-ton capacity, and modular drive components (motors, gearboxes, wheel blocks, controls). End markets span heavy industry, light manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, construction, maritime, and offshore energy, with documented enterprise installations at Tata Steel, Yara, Barry Callebaut, AJK, Agrifac, Schoeller Allibert, Vekoma and others.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales (project-based quotes, with a small promotional e-commerce line at hijsen.nl), recurring service revenue from annual inspections/certifications, repairs using original Demag parts (also for non-Demag equipment), machine overhauls, load testing, and emergency breakdown response, plus custom engineering and project installation handled in-house at the Den Haag assembly hall. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by 40+ own service stations across the Netherlands, with organic project-level penetration into Belgium. The company is privately held, headquartered in Den Haag, VCA- and BMWT-certified, and discloses no revenue, headcount, or ownership data.

Name

Van Den Berg & Demag

Legal name

v.d. Berg Transporttechniek

Website

https://demag.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van den Berg Transporttechniek is the official Demag importer for the Netherlands since 1946, selling, installing, and servicing industrial crane systems, hoists, and drive components through direct enterprise field sales and a 40+ station service network serving heavy industry, manufacturing, food, maritime, and construction customers across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Demag Crane and Hoisting Equipment Sales: Sale of standard and custom Demag crane systems including overhead bridge cranes, KBK hanging rail systems, slewing cranes, chain hoists, wire rope hoists, winches, and drive components (motors, gearboxes, wheels, controls). Products range from small workshop cranes (80kg capacity) to heavy industrial cranes (160+ ton). Sales are direct to industrial customers.
2. Service, Maintenance & Inspection: Comprehensive service offering including annual inspections/certification of hoisting equipment, repairs with original Demag spare parts (also for non-Demag brands), machine overhauls, emergency breakdown response, and load testing (proeflasten). The service network covers 40+ own service stations across the Netherlands. Service contracts (keuringscontracten) offered for ongoing maintenance.
3. Custom Engineering & Project Installation: Custom design and installation of crane systems for specific industrial applications. Large projects include engineering, assembly, testing (FAT), and on-site installation (e.g., 200-ton winch replacement at Tata Steel). Projects involve complete new control cabinets, complex phased installation with minimal production downtime.
4. Spare Parts & Components: Sale of replacement spare parts for Demag equipment including motors, gearboxes, chains, load hooks, and components. Original Demag parts and parts for non-Demag brands are supplied.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Van den Berg Transporttechniek (Demag Nederland) is the official Demag importer for the Netherlands since 1946. It sells, installs, and services Demag industrial crane systems (overhead bridge cranes, V-kranen, ECO-kranen, KBK hanging rails, jib cranes, monorails, wall console cranes), hoisting units (chain hoists, wire rope hoists, winches up to 200 tons), and modular drive technology components. The company also delivers inspection, certification, repair, overhaul, and spare parts service through a 40+ station service network across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Van den Berg Transporttechniek is an official Demag importer since 1946, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial crane systems and hoisting equipment. The product range includes: (1) Crane systems - overhead cranes (V-kranen, ECO-kranen, standard box girder), KBK modular workstation cranes, jib cranes (column and wall-mounted), monorails, and wall console cranes; (2) Hoisting units - electric chain hoists (DC-com, DCS, DMR, Speedhoist) and wire rope hoists (DR, DMR) ranging from 80 kg to over 200 tons capacity; (3) Drive technology components - controls, motors, gearboxes, power supplies, and wheel blocks for custom system assembly; (4) Service & maintenance including inspection, certification, repairs, and load testing. The products serve diverse industries including metal, construction, agriculture, maritime, food, waste processing, and aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overhead Bridge Cranes (Bovenloopkranen) Standard and custom Demag overhead bridge cranes from light workshop cranes to heavy industrial 200-ton systems, including single and double girder V-kranen and ECO-kranen configurations for industrial customers.
• KBK Hanging Rail Systems (Hangbaansystemen) Modular workstation crane systems in KBK steel and KBK Aluline aluminium profiles for ergonomic material handling with multiple trolleys, flexible routing, and capacities up to 2 tons.
• Jib Cranes (Zwenkkranen) Column and wall-mounted jib cranes with lifting capacities from 80 kg to 10 tons, arm lengths up to 12 meters, and rotation ranges of 270-360 degrees, available in KBK, I-profile, and Aluline variants.
• Monorails Single-track crane rail systems for linear material transport along predetermined routes in industrial facilities.
• Wall Console Cranes (Wandconsole Kranen) Wall-mounted crane systems that keep floor space free while providing overhead lifting capability for industrial workshops.
• Electric Chain Hoists (Kettingtakels) Electric chain hoists in DC-com, DCS, DCBS (with balancer), DMR, D-SH Speedhoist, and KLDC variants with load capacities from 80 kg to 10 tons for industrial and workshop use.
• Wire Rope Hoists (Staaldraadtakels) Electric wire rope hoists including DR models with Can-Bus technology and DMR models for V-kranen, with capacities ranging from 5 to 160 tons.
• Winches (Lierwerken) Winch systems for specialized heavy-duty lifting applications including units up to 200 tons lifting capacity, engineered and FAT-tested at the Van den Berg assembly hall.
• Drive Technology Components (Aandrijftechniek) Modular drive components including controls, motors, gearboxes, power supplies, and wheel blocks for building custom crane systems and integration into customer equipment.
• Service & Maintenance (Service & Onderhoud) Comprehensive service including inspection and certification, repairs with original Demag spare parts (also for non-Demag brands), machine overhauls, emergency breakdown response, and load testing, delivered through 40+ own service stations across the Netherlands.
• Inspection & Certification (Keuren & Certificeren) Annual mandatory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and lifting devices performed according to VCA and BMWT standards.
• Repairs & Spare Parts (Reparaties & Onderdelen) Repair services and supply of original Demag spare parts, including spare parts for non-Demag brands, delivered through the Netherlands-wide service network.
• DCBS Chain Hoist with Balancer Demag chain hoist with integrated balancer for intuitive control and precise positioning, ideal for assembly and repetitive handling operations.
• Custom Engineering & Project Installation Custom design, engineering, FAT testing, and on-site installation of crane systems for specific industrial applications, including complex phased installations such as 200-ton winch replacements.

Quantifiable outcome

• AJK increased production capacity by 15% after installing 6 Demag V-kranen in new 2400m² production hall
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers44 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Demag (母公司/品牌供应商)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1946Van den Berg Transporttechniek is the official Demag importer for the Netherlands since 1946, representing one of the longest-standing distributor relationships in the Demag global network. As exclusive importer, they sell, install, and service the full Demag product portfolio including crane systems, hoisting units, drive technology, and controls. This is the foundational brand partnership upon which the entire business is built.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABUS Kransysteme: German-based manufacturer and direct seller of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists with comparable product breadth and industrial customer base. Operates in overlapping European markets and competes for similar enterprise customers.
• Verlinde: French manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment (chain hoists, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, overhead cranes) with a European distributor and service network. Directly comparable product line and target customer segments.
• J.D. Neuhaus: German manufacturer of pneumatic and electric hoists, crane systems, and handling solutions with comparable industrial customer base and product overlap in hoisting technology.
• Stahl CraneSystems: German manufacturer of crane systems, chain hoists, and wire rope hoists with a global distributor network similar in structure to Demag. Comparable in product portfolio, target customers, and channel model.
• REMA Handling: Dutch distributor and manufacturer of hoisting equipment, chain hoists, and crane components with a similar Benelux distribution and service model. Directly comparable as a local competitor in the same Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Demag is the parent brand and OEM that Van den Berg has represented exclusively since 1946. Comparable because Demag designs, manufactures, and globally distributes the same crane and hoist portfolio that Van den Berg sells locally in the Netherlands.
• Konecranes: Finnish-listed global leader in overhead cranes, port solutions, and lifting equipment with direct sales and service across Europe. Competes for the same large enterprise projects (steel, manufacturing, ports) that Van den Berg targets.
• Liebherr: German family-owned industrial group with a broad product portfolio including industrial and construction cranes. Competes for large industrial and infrastructure crane installations in the same European geographies.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-listed global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, lifting, and rigging products with European distribution. Comparable product portfolio and customer overlap in industrial material handling.

Emerging players

• GIS AG: Swiss-based specialist in electric chain hoists and crane components with a growing European presence. Comparable in the hoist and light crane system categories where Van den Berg's KBK portfolio competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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