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About Us

At LiftBoxx, we combine craftsmanship, flexibility, and service under one roof. From our centrally located assembly and service facility in Buurmalsen, we build and maintain high-quality solutions for our clients.

What makes LiftBoxx unique is that we don't just assemble — we think along, design, and deliver. In our in-house workshop, customization becomes reality – whether it’s a smart modification, a completely new design, or fulfilling specific customer requests.

Our team consists of dedicated, technically skilled individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for practical, well-thought-out solutions. We value short lines of communication, clear agreements, and products we can be proud of.

LiftBoxx: custom-built, from idea to execution.

History

LiftBoxx, formerly known as “Alco”, was founded in 1916 by Alphons Cox (Al-Co). Alphons initially manufactured wheels and later moved on to farm carts. From the very beginning, the company has been a pioneer in technological development. By the mid-1930s, Alco began producing complete vehicles and various types of trailers on a larger scale.

Founded in 1916

1960 | Gerard Cox takes the lead

Alphons’ only son, Gerard Cox, took over the company in 1960 and responded to the increasing demand for more advanced transport and distribution solutions. Gerard specialized the company in commercial trailers, particularly boat trailers.

Gerard’s son, René, took over in 1974. As a technically gifted inventor, René continued to build on the company’s innovative nature. He developed not only special low-floor chassis and custom vehicles, but also left a strong mark on the existing portfolio through constant innovation. In 1990, a special air suspension system was developed for light commercial vehicles, and that same year, an electric car was introduced. In 1994, Alco even won Electric Car of the Year with the MicroCar.

1974 | René Cox continues the legacy

1984 | The first LiftBoxx

René Cox developed the first version of the LiftBoxx when a customer requested loading and unloading at street level. In the initial version, only the floor dropped — not the entire box — but the core of the system remains unchanged to this day.

Netras, a young company producing vehicles with demountable and lowering container units, was acquired in full. LiftBoxx now also services Netras vehicles, expanding both its expertise and service offerings. Thanks to continuous development, the LiftBoxx design has been improved and refined. The Boxx units are now easier than ever to deploy and exchange.

2008 | Expansion through Netras

2010 | A fully renewed LiftBoxx

Thanks to continuous development, the LiftBoxx design has been improved and refined. The Boxx units are now easier than ever to deploy and exchange.

After strong demand from the market for Boxx units that could not only lower but also rise to dock height, the LiftBoxx Docks was introduced. With LiftBoxx Docks, the entire loading box can now be lifted up to 1.6 meters, making loading and unloading at docks or elevated platforms possible.