About us
We are VAKO Container Handling
Who we are
More Than Just Equipment
Do you want loading and unloading equipment that offers more efficiency, safety, convenience, and profit-generating potential? VAKO provides the advice and solutions you need to achieve exactly that.
Based in Koudekerk aan den Rijn in the Netherlands—centrally located between The Hague and Amsterdam—our enthusiastic team of metalworkers, body builders, hydraulic specialists, and engineers work together to deliver your products.
In 2022, our facility was fully renovated and expanded, enabling us to produce high-quality products efficiently.
Our journey
Then and Now
The Beginning
VAKO Transport Systems B.V. was founded, specializing in developing and manufacturing aluminium covering systems.
Expanding Horizons
VAKO has developed into a true specialist in aluminium covering systems, serving both agricultural and infrastructure sectors. At the same time VAKO developed, designed and built the first 20ft vertical loader at the request of a transport company.
Going Global
Our vertical loader became an indispensable product, delivered throughout Europe and beyond. Meanwhile our productrange has grown with tipping tables for 20ft en 40ft containers. Which found their way across the globe.
Facility Expansion
Our facility was fully renovated and expanded, enabling us to produce high-quality products even more efficiently with our dedicated team.
Leading the Industry
Today VAKO has become the market leader within the range of aluminium covering systems. And VAKO offers a broad range of both stationary and mobile container handling solutions, fully tailored to customer processes. Customised solutions for all types of containers are developed in close collaboration with our customers.
What we do
Our Expertise
Covering Systems
Since our founding, we’ve specialized in developing in-house aluminium covering solutions for nearly all types of tippers.
- Custom aluminium covering systems
- Agricultural sector solutions
- Infrastructure applications
- Factory and on-site delivery
Container Handling
Since 2007, our expertise in container handling has grown steadily. We now offer a broad range of both stationary and mobile solutions.
- Vertical loaders
- Container Tippers
- Tipping tables (20″ to 40″)
- Custom loading and unloading solutions
Custom Solutions
Customised solutions for loading and unloading all types of containers, developed in close collaboration with customers.
- Tailored to your processes
- Collaborative development
- Worldwide delivery
- Complete integration support
Where we are
Centrally Located in the Netherlands
Based in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, we’re perfectly positioned between The Hague and Amsterdam, making us easily accessible for clients throughout Europe and beyond.
Our enthusiastic team of metalworkers, body builders, hydraulic specialists, and engineers work together to deliver your products from our modern, expanded facility.
Ready to work together?
Customer-Focused Customisation
Over the years, VAKO has developed into the specialist in load-covering and container handling systems. This enables us to provide our customers with optimal efficiency in their tipper and container transport operations.
Questions?
Your direct contacts
Ewout Rodenhuis
Sales Container & Covering Systems
And behind them
A team of specialists
Metalworkers
Skilled craftsmen who bring precision and quality to every weld and construction
Body Builders
Expert technicians specializing in vehicle body construction and customization
Hydraulic Specialists
Technical experts ensuring smooth, powerful, and reliable hydraulic systems
Engineers
Innovative designers creating cutting-edge solutions for complex challenges
Want to join our team of specialists?
Check out our current vacancies and become part of VAKO.