Accountable
We take responsibility for everything we say and do.
Expert in aerial work platforms, telehandlers and forklifts
At Vertimac, we specialise in the sale of aerial work platforms. With a long history in the industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for rental companies and traders all around the world. The equipment we sell performs across a variety of industries, from construction and maintenance to logistics.
Operating from our headquarters in Waregem, Belgium, we offer a wide range of aerial work platforms, telehandlers and forklifts, available in our extensive on-site stock. Thanks to our own network of technical professionals, we ensure that all machines are delivered in full operational condition.
Our mission
“We help achieve greatness(1) by giving access to access(2) through knowledge, fairness and insightful leadership(3).”
- We help companies expand their business by consistently providing advice and support. Through their success, we aim to grow with them.
- We focus on service and quality by giving our customer access to all information regarding aerial work platforms.
- We attach great importance to transparency and honesty. Customers will always be informed about the condition of the machine they buy.
Our values
Internally, we strive to be a company where people feel safe, listened to, motivated, and valued. Beyond, personal service, direct communication, and flexibility remain at the heart of our approach. We strive to maintain a relationship of trust with our customers, regardless of distance.
As we reach new markets worldwide, we continue to uphold the core values of a family-owned business.
Proficient
We put our extensive industry knowledge to good use.
Agile
We adapt quickly to challenging situations.
Daring
Never afraid.
Our history
Foundation
The groundwork for our company’s growth is laid in 1984. Our founder, Dirk Naessens, starts a one-man business in Deerlijk, Belgium. His first business is specialised in the repair and sale of industrial forklifts.
DK Heftrucks
The company is renamed as ‘DK Heftrucks’. Under the new name, the first rental activity is carried out.
First aerial work platform
It is only four years after its establishment that the company ventures into the aerial work platform industry: a Genie Z30 is added to the fleet.
HD International
After almost a decade, Dirk Naessens founds a second company – ‘HD International’ – specialised in the direct import of Japanese forklifts.
DK Heftrucks becomes DK Rental
The company is renamed to better reflect the nature of its activities. As the business grows, the headquarters are moved to a larger and upgraded facility in Waregem, Belgium.
Largest machine in Belgium
The rental fleet keeps expanding, growing to 300 machines in 1998. An acquisition worth mentioning is that of the Grove AMZ131XT, the highest-reaching boom lift in Belgium at that time.
International expansion
The turn of the millennium is marked by international expansion. DK Rental opens subsidiaries in Spain and France.
Acquisition by Lavendon
The year 2007 announces an important change, as DK Rental is acquired by Lavendon Group, the largest rental company in the European access industry. By then, DK Rental had become Belgium’s number one aerial platform rental company.
Vertimac
In 2011, a new chapter commences with the foundation of Vertimac. Dirk Naessens, with his sons Frédéric and Mathieu, and Karel Ghistelinck establish a business focused on the purchase and sale of secondhand access equipment. The years of industry expertise and combined strengths form the groundwork for the expanding family business we know today.
Vertimac Spare Parts
To address the changing market and customer needs more effectively, we sell our first spare part in 2012. The official establishment of the Spare Parts division follows in 2014.
International business development
Just years after its foundation, the company gains international recognition as a result of strategic global business development. Customers in Latin America, South-East-Asia and others get to know Vertimac. During this period of expansion, we reach annual sales of 3000 machines.
Renovation
The exterior of the building and the landscaping are given a fresh new look to give our headquarters a more modern and inviting appearance.
Shift in focus
Over the years, we adapt to the needs of the customers by shifting our focus. After a period of selling older secondhand equipment, we now concentrate on the sale of new and younger used machinery.
Rebranding
After more than ten years as an entity within Vertimac, it is time to give our expertise in spare parts a name of its own: Platform Parts.
This change means that Vertimac can once again focus on its core business: trading. With a modern look and approach, we renew our commitment to delivering reliable machinery and exceptional service worldwide.
Who we are now
Today, Vertimac sells machines in more than 80 countries worldwide. With the support of an expanding team, more than 2000 machines are sold annually. The focus is still entirely on our specialisation, aerial work platforms.
“Combining expertise with a personal touch - that's what we do best”.
Andres Verschelde - Sales Manager
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