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Roelof Koetsier establishes the Nederlandse IJzerconstructiewerkplaatsen in Lemelerveld - the company that would become NIJL.
About NIJL
Engineering safer working environments since 1926.
NIJL designs, manufactures, installs and supports engineered access solutions for aviation, road & rail, power & process and defence environments worldwide.
Discover NIJLWho we are
One engineering partner. From first idea to working solution.
NIJL combines engineering, manufacturing, installation and lifecycle support under one roof. Our teams work with customers to understand the maintenance environment first, then develop access around the aircraft, vehicle, plant or process rather than forcing the operation around a standard product.
That approach allows NIJL to deliver anything from a proven access platform to a fully bespoke docking system, with safety, usability and long-term maintainability built into the design from the beginning.
1926Founded in the Netherlands
50+Countries with NIJL activity
1,000+Projects delivered worldwide
4Core markets served
What NIJL brings together
Capability that stays connected.
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Engineering
Concept development, 3D modelling, detailed design, structural calculations and customer-specific configuration.
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Manufacturing
Controlled production of access systems, platforms, docks and supporting equipment.
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Installation
On-site assembly, commissioning and integration into live maintenance environments.
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Service & maintenance
Lifecycle support, inspection, maintenance and continued product optimisation.
Thank you for your cooperation and support throughout the project.
Stergios MagaliosAegean Technics
Our history
A century of practical engineering.
From Dutch steel construction to globally delivered access systems, NIJL has spent a century building safer ways to work at height.
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A growing NIJL establishes its Lemelerveld headquarters and strengthens its foundations in steel construction and practical engineering.
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NIJL moves its headquarters to Zwolle, creating a new base for engineering, operations and continued international growth.
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New shareholders join NIJL, bringing renewed leadership and a clear focus on the company’s next phase of development.
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NIJL Access Equipment brings its expertise together across Aviation, Road & Rail and Power & Process, supported by specialist engineering.
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NIJL celebrates 100 years and begins its next chapter from the new Hattem offices, workshop and warehouse.
Meet our team
The engineering team behind every solution.
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Ton Sonneveld
Project Manager
Martin Schiewe
Manager Projects
Emile Rosenburg
Manager Engineering
Jonathan Attfield
Sales Manager
Chris Emmink
Sales Director
Norbert Pieterse
CEO
Claus Blase
Sales Manager
Bas Brinksma
Proposal Coordinator
How we work
Built around the working environment.
Engineering-first
Every solution begins with the task, the equipment and the people who need safe access to it.
Safety-driven
Safety is considered through design, manufacture, installation and the complete working life of the equipment.
Globally delivered
NIJL supports customers from concept and configuration through installation and ongoing service.