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The Belgian quality brand De Buf concrete mixers has now ‘made its mark’ in the Netherlands. The first mixers have been sold and are now in full production. “Things are going really well,” notes Sjaak van der Wel of WijWelBetonmixers, who, together with John van Wijk’s Mobiele Truck Service, officially represents the brand in the Netherlands. But interest is also growing across the border, and that’s mainly due to the unique rental service.
Van der Wel believes that the popularity of De Buf concrete mixers is primarily due to the unique partnership between WijWelBetonmixers and the Mobile Truck Service. “This gives Dutch customers access not only to De Buf concrete mixers, but also to a comprehensive service network. The first machines have been sold and are currently being manufactured. That’s great confirmation that we have a good product on our hands with De Buf.”
De Buf manufactures all of its mixers in Belgium, in a range of capacities from 9 to 17 m³, for both trucks and semi-trailers. In doing so, the brand targets a segment in which availability, quality, and flexibility are becoming increasingly important. “The market is changing. Not every manufacturer still supplies all types of mixers, and delivery times can be long,” Van der Wel knows from experience. “So it’s nice when you can quickly offer an alternative that has also proven itself in practice for years.” But service is also an integral part of the offering. From the workshops in Nieuwegein and Utrecht, both trucks and concrete mixers are maintained and repaired, regardless of the brand. “We’re not just here for De Buf. Other mixers come in here, too. Thanks to our inventory of parts, we can respond quickly and minimize downtime.”
In addition to De Buf’s sales and service, WijWelBetonmixers operates its own rental program. “For this, we offer both stationary concrete mixers and mixers on trailers, with capacities ranging from 9 to 15 m³. ”Customers can choose between diesel or even fully electric powertrains,“ Van der Wel explains. Although the rental operations are separate from the De Buf dealership, they are an important addition to the overall product range. ”Moreover, demand isn’t limited to the Netherlands. For example, eight rental mixers are currently being used on a long-term basis for a project in Germany.”
“The great thing is that we no longer have to explain what we do,” says Van der Wel. “The first De Buf mixers we delivered are performing successfully in the field, and at the same time, customers are increasingly turning to us for rentals and brand-independent service.” As a result, WijWelBetonmixers and the Mobile Truck Service have established a strong market position and, according to Van der Wel, guarantee fast delivery and expert support.
