Dijvler, – Driven by craftsmanship, built on trust
For over 40 years, Dijvler has been developing and manufacturing high-quality winches and accessories for inland shipping. From our workshop in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, we work every day with passion on smart, robust solutions, designed for reliability and built for real-world use.
A Dijvler winch is no standard product. It’s the result of generations of craftsmanship, refined into a low-maintenance, wear-resistant winch you can rely on day in, day out.
What started in 1977 as a family business run by brothers Gerrit and Anton Jr. together with their father Anton van der Vlerk, has grown into an established name in Dutch inland shipping. With a clear mission: to deliver quality you can rely on.
- Developed from our own proven designs
- Custom-measured or custom-drafted to specification
- Assembled in Hardinxveld-Giessendam
- Low-maintenance thanks to durable components
- Certified by Bureau Veritas and Lloyd’s
- Approved in accordance with the latest ATEX directives
- Optionally available with stainless steel components
- Always at your service, wherever you sail
What we stand for
The team of Dijvler
From our office and workshop in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, a close-knit and versatile team of ten professionals works every day on what we do best: building reliable winches for inland shipping. Together, we combine technical expertise, craftsmanship and a passion for our trade.
Our mission
We deliver winches you can rely on. By combining proven quality with fast service, we make sure no vessel equipped with a Dijvler winch is left idle. Our products are built for real-world use, robust, durable and always tailored to the customer. We are Dijvler, the winch specialist for inland shipping.
Over 40 years of craftsmanship
Dijvler was founded in 1977 by Gerrit van der Vlerk, together with his father and brother. What started as a business in ship supplies has grown into a specialist in winches, anchors, chains and steel cables.
In the early years, the focus was on overhaul and repair, but the company developed into a manufacturer of high-quality anchor winches. In 2019, Gerrit passed the torch to Laurens van Gelder, who is building on the future with a fresh perspective. With innovation and new designs, Dijvler remains ready for the next generation of inland shipping.