Spijkstaal = Electric mobility
Spijkstaal International has been developing, manufacturing, selling and maintaining electric vehicles for more than 80 years. Spijkstaal is part of the Peinemann Mobilift Group since September 9, 2015 and since then mainly focusing on the rental of electric tractors and burden carriers. Total unburdening in the field of electrically horizontal transport is what Spijkstaal wants to offer its customers; nationally and internationally.
As a result of developments in corporate social responsibility, sustainability and reducing emissions, as well as the increased demand for electric vehicles, Spijkstaal focuses on different product groups within the spectrum of electric mobility.
History of Spijkstaal
1938 Foundation Spijkstaal Elektro B.V.
Gerrit Neuteboom started constructing steel agricultural vehicles in Spijkenisse. The name Spijkstaal occurred: 'Spijk' of Spijkenisse and 'steel' of the steel vehicles.
1955 Spijkstaal became well known in retail an industry
Electric vehicles became very popular the retail sector. 1200 pieces of these vans were sold per year. Spijkstaal vehicles were also used for intern transport in the industries. Mainly due to the simple operation, low maintenance and durability.
1956 Front wheel drive
All electric vehicles got a front wheel drive.
1970 New fabric in Hoogeveen
A new factory was built in Hoogeveen for the manufacture of SRV-vans.
1985 Spijkstaal fire trucks
Spijkstaal started building fire trucks in Hoogeveen.
1988 Innovative vehicles
The tow tractors and burden carriers were renewed; design and technique.
1995 Collaboration with Government and Volkswagen
2005 Expansion through collaboration
New business. For the Van Gansewinkel company Spijkstaal builded electric refuse trucks and for the municipality of Capelle a/d IJssel automatized guided vehicles.
2015 New start, new name!
Spijkstaal International B.V. became part of the Peinemann Mobilift Group and started to focus more on rental of electric vehicles.
2019 Introduction automatic guided tractor
The Spijkstaal AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) tow tractor is a collaboration between Spijkstaal and AGVR; a Spijkstaal electric tow tractor can be converted into an AGV tow tractor.
2020 New electric tow tractor: Spijkstaal 302 nova
This modern tow tractor is suitable for hospitals, airports, stations or other places where containers, carts or trailers up to 2,000 kg must be moved.