La storia di Naaktgeboren

1948

From shipbuilding to technology

G. Naaktgeboren joins shipyard and machine factory A. van der Eijk & Zn N.V. and is added to the management. This marks the end of the shipbuilding activities and the beginning of a technical course.

1949

First vacuum pressure tank truck

Development of the first 6,000 liter vacuum pressure tank truck with an air transport system for wet substances, including for the manure trade.

1950

Start specialized tanker production

Start of production of suction and vacuum tankers with compressors and special low-pressure blowers. Wet material applications made of stainless steel or aluminum, including blood tankers, closed waste trucks for offal and customized solutions.

1951

New management

G. Naaktgeboren wordt benoemd tot directeur.

1956

International tropical implementation

Development of a 5,000 liter tropical suction and vacuum tank truck on a Ford F-500 chassis for Abu Dhabi.

1962

Mobile measuring and probing technology

Construction of mobile, hydraulic soil testing and measuring installations.

1965

Introducing the bulk/blower tipper

Development of the first aluminium bulk and blower tipper for the compound feed industry.

1966

Larger stainless steel tankers with sampling

Development of 13,000 liter stainless steel suction and pressure tankers, equipped with sampling equipment.

1967

International export of aluminium bulk trucks

Export of aluminium bulk trucks with redler unloading and blowing systems to Europe and the Middle East.

1972

Name change and co-ownership

The company name will be changed to Machinefabriek van der Eijk Rotterdam B.V.. G. Naaktgeboren joins as co-owner.

1974

Milestones 1974 - Breakthrough in aluminium tank technology

• Self-supporting aluminum vacuum tank trailer 22,000 ltr.
• 6000 ltr. vacuum pressure tank truck with air-cooled blower system for tanker cleaning.
• Production of aluminium pressure tankers (“Alubulk”) with blower unloading system.
• First aluminium vacuum pressure tank truck for dry substances, with self-cleaning filter systems.

1976

Milestones 1976 - International bulk trailers and innovation

• Production of aluminum pressure tank bulk trailers for compound feeds and granules, with blower systems.
• Short aluminum bulk trailers with steered rear axles.
• Large aluminium pressure tankers for international transport (Norway).

1978

Milestones 1978 - Focus on environmental and waste technology

• Market transition from the agricultural sector to industrial environmental waste technology; vacuum-pressure tankers with filter installations for dust cleaning at Hoogovens.
• Introduction of stainless steel vacuum-pressure blower/suction vehicle with two blowers.
• Introducing Vacu-Press 2500 (basic).
• Vacu-Press aluminium trailer (3-axle) for export

1978

Establishment of Naaktgeboren Engineering BV.

Establishment of Naaktgeboren Engineering B.V.

1979

Introducing the vacu-press tipping

Launch of the tipping Vacu-Press 2500 with hydraulically retractable tailgate and blower cover on a 4-axle stainless steel truck chassis.

1981

International presentation in Hanover

Presentation of the Vacu-Press 2500 at the Hannover Messe

1982

Birth of Naaktgeboren Rotterdam B.V.

Name change of van der Eijk Rotterdam B.V. unto Naaktgeboren Rotterdam B.V.

1983

Milestones 1983 - The core of Vacu-Press

• Development of an air-cooled pre-intake blower (“Vacu-Press”) suitable for overpressure and vacuum; heart of the machine.
• Trademark rights “Vacu-Press” and “ALU BULK” registered.

1984

Purchase of northern land (no 138)

Purchase of 2780 m³ northern land (No. 138) by Naaktgeboren Engineering B.V.

1984

Vacu-Press 13000

Vacu-Press 13000 trailer two V.P. blowers, powered by a Mercedes diesel engine, installed between the chassis beams of the specially designed tipper chassis.

1985

Establishment of Vacu Press B.V.

Establishment of Vacu Press B.V. with directors and shareholders Robert L. and Peter N. Naaktgeboren.

1985

Vacu-Press with sweeper

Introduction of Vacu-Press with sweeping system, low noise (presentation at Hannover Messe).

1986

Entrepreneur Award

1986 Rotterdam Entrepreneurship Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, presented by the Minister of Economic Affairs.

1986

Introducing Vacu Suction Tank Truck

Introduction of a VACU suction tank truck for wet substances (VLG 13 m³).

1987

Introducing the Vacu-Press 2200

Introducing the Vacu-Press 2200 with integrated loading and unloading arm.

1988

ADR versions

ADR versions Vacu-Press 5500-6500-7500-8000.

1989

Expansion of exports in Europe

Expansion of exports to many countries in Europe in various versions.

1990

Introduction to the vacuum container installation

1993

Milestones 1993 - New construction, recognition and expansion

• Completion of the new construction program from old shipbuilding warehouses to modern, heavily submerged factory halls and detached office.
• Business premises 4380 m², including 2200 m² built.
• Opening of the renewed company by the mayor of Rotterdam.
• Mr. G. Naaktgeboren appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.

1993

Development of a train suction unit

Development of the P.U.H. 2/7500 train suction unit for train-underground applications.

1994

Transfer of shares

Transfer of shares in Machinefabriek G. Naaktgeboren Rotterdam B.V. to the management of Robert L. Naaktgeboren and Peter N. Naaktgeboren.

1994

Introducing the train unit

Introduction of the VP 9000 train unit (e.g. for vacuuming gravel, etc.).

1997

Retirement

G. Naaktgeboren resigns as general manager.

2000

Introducing the first Hi-Lift

Introduction of the first Hi-Lift Vacu-Press® 8000

2008

Expansion of business premises

Expansion of the business premises to approximately 7000 m²; new construction of a construction hall with 7 dismantling sites and a crane runway (±1500 m²).

2010

Entry into the company

Hans Maessen joins the company.

2010

Introducing the trailer combination

Introduction of a trailer combination for asbestos extraction and processing.

2011

Introducing the Vacudigger®

2015

European trademark protection

2017

Entry into the company

Olivier R. Naaktgeboren joins the company.

2017

Entry into the company

Alexander G. Naaktgeboren joins the company.

2023

Development of the first Vacu-Press® Liquid

Development of the first Vacu-Press® Liquid for cleaning public sewerage infrastructure.

2023

Development of the first Vacu-Press® Suction Excavator

Development of the first Vacu-Press® Suction Excavator with powerful suction arm (6600 mm), 8” or 10” hose and 225° suction range for the soil suction industry; hydrostatic drive with remote control.

2023

Entry into the company

Nicolaas P. Naaktgeboren joins the company.

2023

Establishment of Naaktgeboren B.V.

Establishment of Naaktgeboren B.V.

2024

Introducing the first Vacu-Press® Oil (ADR)

Introducing the first Vacu-Press® Oil (ADR), developed for the oil processing industry.