We are VDL Steelweld

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VDL Steelweld

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Locations

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Years of experience

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Employees

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Turnover

€ mln.

Production Systems

Production Systems

Turnkey, high-output and future-ready lines for manufacturers and OEMs ready to scale.

Production Systems

Manufacturing Services

Manufacturing Services

Engineering, prototyping & build-to-print manufacturing services.

Manufacturing Services

Mastering complexity in automation

One stop shop

From turnkey production systems to flexible manufacturing services, we cover the full spectrum of your needs.

Proven track record

With 55+ years of experience and ISO/VDA certifications, we deliver proven systems you can depend on.

Innovative engineering

Virtual factory simulation, Industry 4.0 traceability and advanced automation ensure future-ready solutions.

Practical execution

Fast ramp-up, predictable ROI and minimal downtime – we make complex projects work in the real world.

Overcoming today’s manufacturing challenges

With margins under pressure, efficiency and scalability have become critical. Add stricter regulations and limited resources, and the challenges are clear. At VDL Steelweld, we deliver proven systems that turn these challenges into future-ready performance.

Scalable capacity

From prototypes to mass production, our systems and services are designed to grow with your demand.

Future-ready

Virtual commissioning and lifecycle services reduce downtime and extend the life of your production lines.

Certified compliance

ISO, VDA and Industry 4.0 traceability are embedded in every project we deliver.

Time-to-market

Digital factory simulations shorten commissioning and accelerate your start of production.

Serving the industries that move the world

We design and deliver production systems and services across industries where uptime, compliance and scalability matter most.

Truck & Bus OEMs

High-output bodyshops and component automation that combine uptime
with safety and compliance.

Agricultural
vehicles & components

Durable production systems and components built for tractors, harvesters and
heavy-duty off-road machinery.

Construction & Mining equipment

Automation solutions designed for extreme loads, robust performance and efficient serviceability.

Port logistics

Smart automation for container handling, port vehicles and large-scale intralogistics.

Energy transition

scalable production lines for batteries, fuel cells and sustainable mobility systems.

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From concept to delivery

Our structured approach ensures smooth delivery. From feasibility to fully validated production line.

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Our

Success stories

Wheel-hub

Wheel-hub

For a leading OEM in the commercial vehicle industry, VDL Steelweld delivered a high-output production line for wheel hub assembly. The system handles dozens of variants with built-in quality checks and full traceability.

Pre-fab Modules

Pre-fab Modules

For a major Dutch company involved with the building of apartment complexes and houses, we have developed a fully flexible line to build wall segments.

Car Body Assembly

Car Body Assembly

For a BEV car manufacturer in the USA, VDL Steelweld has delivered a production line for the entire upperbody. The lines build only one variant of a car but at a very high pace - one per minute.

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