For more than 60 years, Van Heck has been working worldwide on complex issues related to water displacement. We rent temporary pump installations and siphon systems that we design and build ourselves. As a reliable partner, we support temporary water management, surface water management, and the safe execution of civil projects.
Our projects range from local diversions to large-scale infrastructure and water management projects at home and abroad.
We are engineers, specialists, and doers with water in our veins. Our customers choose not only our pumps but also our way of working. For the confidence that there is a team beside them that understands what is going on.
We are a modern, international organization in private hands with a distinctive character: open, involved, and proud of what we do together. We listen, think along, and take on the challenge.
Specialized employees
more than 60 years of experience in water management
More than 140 pump sets
Successful projects executed in 34 countries
1964
In 1964, a clear and practical idea emerged: water sometimes simply needs to be displaced. With the development of the first screw pump on wheels, founder Roel van Heck laid the foundation for what would later become a leading player in water management.
1970
In the 1970s, an important step forward was taken. While diesel engines and pumps already existed, real innovation lay in smartly combining these techniques into one efficient and reliable whole. This resulted in the first HK400 and HK500 pump sets, which quickly proved their worth under tough conditions. The dredging industry discovered this strength, and Van Heck began to gain international recognition.
1978
Growth continued with a move to Noordwolde in 1978 and the first offshore job in Norway in 1980. In 1992, the siphon principle was applied on a large scale, and in 1998 the first project outside Europe followed, in Hong Kong. What started as a one-man business grew into an international player that continues to innovate.
1980
The first offshore job in Norway marked an important step toward international projects.
1992
Introduction of the siphon principle on a large scale. The Van Heck siphon system becomes a new standard in water management.
1998
First project outside Europe: deployment of four VP800 pump sets at a project in Hong Kong.
2010
The innovative line continued with the introduction of smart control containers in 2010, allowing installations to operate fully autonomously and be remotely monitored.
2014
An impressive highlight followed in 2014 when Van Heck was employed to pump out the flooded Kolubara mine in Serbia. With more than 20 pump sets and 8 kilometers of pipeline, approximately 150,000,000 m³ of water was displaced, one of the largest projects in our company's history. In the same year, a record capacity of 133,800 m³ per hour was also achieved in Somerset (UK).
2016
In 2016, the HK800 was added to the existing HK range, further expanding the equipment.
2022
By the acquisition of all shares by a local entrepreneur, the character of a truly Dutch family business was retained. However, there was a strong focus on further growth and professionalization of the company. No external shareholders, short lines of communication and dynamic. After the acquisition, the company experienced a new impulse and strong growth.
2023
In the following years, Van Heck continued to invest in the future, expanding the Stage V diesel fleet and developing new control containers and electrically powered pump sets. This way, we continue to build sustainable, innovative solutions and maintain a strong position in international water management projects.
2024
Van Heck invests heavily in electrically powered pump sets. This way, we continue to build sustainable, innovative solutions and maintain a strong position in international water management projects.
2025
To further shape the growth, an investment has been made in a new warehouse of 1600m2 on 4000m2 of land.
Dedication. Taking responsibility and not stopping until the job is done. Even under pressure, we are pragmatic, committed, and above all proud of our work.
Van Heck develops reliable and smart pump technology in-house. This way we deliver proven solutions and custom work that fits every situation.
Partnership is the goal. Connection between customers, employees, and suppliers is what we want. Sustainable relationships and long-term collaboration is the result.
Van Heck has been active in 34 countries and provides solutions for various water challenges. Our approach is tailored to local conditions and regulations.
With a fleet of more than 140 electric, diesel pump sets and siphon systems, Van Heck always has an appropriate and quickly deployable solution.
Commitment. Taking responsibility and not stopping until the job is done.
