About ESTEPE

ESTEPE is specialised in optimising and supplementing the product range of European truck manufacturers. Our goal is to achieve sustainable maximisation of the profitability of the trucks. We do this completely brand-independently, primarily in the weight class above 7.5 tons.

Our work can be divided into four disciplines:

In recent years we have developed significantly, from supplier into co-engineer and strategic partner. This is expressed in the custom work that we deliver, our strong project approach and our integrated product approach.

Quality, sustainability and integrity are our most important core values.

Quality

Since the establishment in 1984, quality has been a constant theme in all ESTEPE operations. Some of our strengths:

High level of education throughout the organisation: from welder to engineer.
Always the most modern software for designing, testing and order processing.
Various high quality systems for efficient and optimum production: from LEAD to Six Sigma.
Development of our own tools for customised production.
Quality culture in which testing and analysis are second nature.
ISO 9001 certified since 1992.
Certified by the major truck manufacturers, at both the organisational and production level.
Accredited by RDW (NL), TÜV (D) and VCA (GB).
Affiliated to various sector organisations.
Knowledge partner of RAI and ADC.

Sustainability

ESTEPE chooses the long term. We do this not only by focusing on quality. Sustainability is also an important criterion for us. Some of our spearheads:

We design our applications with an emphatic focus on a long life span.
We develop products that are environmentally friendly, such as the electrical variant of the Liftboxx for urban use.
We believe in cradle to cradle: recyclability is one of our most important purchasing criteria.
Naturally, all of our products meet the statutory environmental requirements.
Our production processes are sustainable – from air filtering to separate waste streams.
We believe in chain responsibility – we make our suppliers aware of their responsibilities in relation to the environment.

ESTEPE - a bird's eye view

1984	ESTEPE starts in Heesch Focus on modifcation of chassis and cabines for larger transport volumes
1986	Engineering department established Betrer able to meet specific client demands
1988	Introduction of 2D drawing More efficient and flexible operation
1990	Move to current premises in Heesch Production capacity at that time: 3.800 m²
1992	ISO 9001 One of the first companies to be certified
1992	Introduction of EXA combination Significant publicity has put ESTEPE on the map definitively
1998	Construction of second hall Production capacity enlarged to: 5.000 m²
1998	Introduction Aircat Now present at a great many airports in Europe
2000	ESTEPE has definitively developed into a complete system/vehicle builder Everything under one roof, from sub-solution to complete vehicle
2005	Introduction of More Truck philosophy Even better use of transport options due to custom work, strong project-based approach and integrated product approach
2006	Introduction of 3D drawings Even more details, even more options
2008	Integration of Lean manufacturing in the production process Continuous improvement is our motto
2009	Expension of the business premises More space for parking and vehicle storage
2011	First steps in the lighter business vehicle segment A flying start in the lighter business vehicle segment with the aid of the X-Low and Liftboxx vehicles