Meijer marks its centenary

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- 15 Sep 2022 ( #1094 ) - Friesland, Netherlands
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CEO Hendrik Meijer
CEO Hendrik Meijer

Dutch forklift attachments and logistics solutions supplier Meijer Handling Solutions celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. 

Meijer Group started as a one-man business in 1921, founded by Jan Meijer in the Frisian village of Wier. 

Meijer initially focused on local agriculture, before moving into contracting and earthmoving, carrying out repairs and developing new machines and machine parts.

The business later shifted its focus towards mechanical engineering and construction. 

Meijer Handling Solutions, now under the direction of the fourth generation, specialises in the production of logistics solutions, such as attachment equipment for materials handling equipment and standalone systems, from its base in Sint Jacobiparochie, where it employs approximately 170 people.

Much of Meijer’s current activity centres around its patented telescopic fork that was introduced in 1980. The hydraulic ReachFork was originally sold exclusively to Kooi, a manufacturer of portable forklift trucks. In 2000, Meijer took over the sales and marketing rights as well as rights to the Kooi brand.

“That acquisition has been a success for us,” says CEO Hendrik Meijer. “From then on, we could also supply our products to other OEMs of portable forklift trucks and distributors worldwide.”

Looking to the future, Meijer promises that there are still many good things in store for the company.

"We are a global market leader and want to grow in North America in particular.” The company has a joint venture in North America with and the CEO sees plenty of scope in that market.

He also anticipates augmenting Dutch manufacturing with production in other parts of the world. “By manufacturing locally, we can also reduce transport and in turn contribute to achieving an environmentally friendly chain,” he explains.

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