OUR CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEMS: INNOVATIVE, MODULAR AND ROBUST

In the old empty factory hall of VD Leegte Metaal in Hapert, a group of 22 driven people embarked on a new adventure. The company they had previously worked for, LeeBur, had moved its container systems production to Finland. 

With the support of Wim van der Leegte, the former co-owner of LeeBur and Managing Director and Owner of VDL Groep at the time, they were given the opportunity to set up a new company. Wim provided the funds and the premises. Development and production of the new container systems was set to begin.

Thanks to a strong sales team and dealer network, VDL Container Systems built a large customer base. The success of the container systems was also evident in the service department. “Nothing ever breaks here”, a German customer once ‘complained’. Expansion of the product range to include skip loaders, cable systems and chain systems soon followed.

With the acquisition of Smits Spreader Systems in 2004, we further strengthened our market position. This led to growing sales and increasing employee numbers, and in turn our relocation to a new premises in Hapert. 

And that is where we have been welding and assembling our own products for years now. The fact that we have in-house production – and that critical parts are supplied from VDL Groep – means we are not only flexible and fast, but that we can also guarantee high quality standards.  

On top of that, we are also constantly adapting to respond to changes in the market and our customers’ needs. This is how we are able to continue developing our container handling systems into even safer, more efficient and sustainable products.  

In our VDL culture, we see our people as the heart of the company. Without them, we wouldn't exist. That’s why we ensure a pleasant, safe, and healthy working environment where our employees go to work every day with joy and can continue to develop themselves. 

With our focus on energy efficiency, sustainable fuels and electrification, we are working towards an eco-friendly transport world. By choosing our environmentally friendly systems, you not only save costs but also help us all contribute to a better ecological footprint. 

Sufficient employment is important for the Netherlands. Therefore, we produce as much as possible in-house. We also work closely with various educational institutions to train the talent of the future.