Vlukon is the Dutch market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of wheels related hardware products for agriculture and industrial use. With a history dating back to 1946, we have continually evolved and expanded to meet the growing demands of our customers.
Located in the heart of West-Europe, at the intersection of the borders of Germany, The Netherlands, and Belgium, our manufacturing facility in Vaals is strategically positioned to serve the European market efficiently.
Our commitment to excellence is evident in our use of premier quality raw materials, coupled with a semi-automated and flexible production facility. These factors, combined with our skilled engineering and manufacturing team, enable us to deliver high-quality products tailored to the specific needs of our end-users.
In 2017, we launched the "World Class Manufacturing Program," which has significantly reduced delivery times and increased our capacity to handle customer-specific parts requests and orders. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Our product range includes a wide variety of wheels with pressed metal rims, ranging from 3” to 18”, including pneumatic wheels and solid-tyred wheels. These find applications in medium-duty horticulture, trailers, caravans, golf carts, lawnmowers, as well as heavy-duty and super-heavy-duty use in Agriculture, Forestry, and industrial applications.
Vlukon's branded metal rim is renowned for its unmatched quality in the market, a critical factor for end-users who demand reliability and durability.
Mission: Vlukon aims to be the No.1 manufacturer of high-quality metal rims, making industrial and pneumatic tires more efficient for end-users.
Vision: We strive to maximize value for our customers by developing rims based on end-user needs. Our experts continuously re-engineer products to ensure the highest reliability at a competitive price.
Over the past decade, we have developed a wide range of rims and complete wheels from 4 up to 15.5 inches in diameter. This ongoing development is driven by our technical department's collaboration with our customers to meet evolving industry requirements.
We've recently expanded our product range with rolled rims up to 15 inches in diameter, catering to heavy-duty agriculture and horticulture applications. These rims can be customized with a wide range of offsets to meet specific requirements.
At Vlukon, we maintain a comprehensive range of tyres, sourced from both European and Far Eastern suppliers, which can be supplied from stock and fitted onto rims in our assembly department.
Our commitment to quality is underlined by our ISO 9001:2015 registration, ensuring our products consistently meet international standards. When you choose a Vlukon rim or wheel, you can trust in the quality of our products.
Vlukon is proud to be a sister company of LIV Systems from Slovenia.
1946: Winandus Vluggen establishes the Dutch factory of machines and appliances (NEVA) in Vaals
1969: Vlukon BV is established as a subsidiary company of the commercial enterprise Konijnenburg Ltd. The name 'Vlukon' is a combination of the first three letters of the two founders' surnames, merging the forces of the Vluggen and Van Konijnenburg families.
1975/1979: Introduction of robot systems; production capacity is extended for export.
1999: Introduction of Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing concept.
2013: Expansion of powder coating capacity and optimization of passivation quality.
2016: Floris van Konijnenburg joins the management of Vlukon B.V.
2016: Investment in CNC milling and turning machinery to enhance in-house manufacturing capabilities.
2017: Launch of a LEAN Six Sigma project to elevate Vlukon to a World Class Manufacturer of Wheel rims.
2018: Acquisition of LIV Systems by Konindustries BV, Vlukon and LIV start integration of production capabilities. Vlukon focuses on boutique production and innovation of custom-made products and LIV focus on mass production and surface treatment by electro-zinc galvanizing.
2021: Implementation of 3D laser TRUMPF cutting technology
2022: Roger Janssen joins Vlukon in the role of general manager.
2023: Update and enhancing of powder coating technology
2024: Vlukon starts making custom made torsional axles again.