{"id":3084,"date":"2025-09-30T12:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/sustainability\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:37:44","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circular construction: sustainability in every phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>True sustainability starts with the optimal use of raw materials. That is why we give machines and components a second life by overhauling, reusing and modernizing them. This extends the lifespan, reduces the environmental impact and significantly reduces CO\u2082 emissions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our machines are also modular, making it easy to replace or upgrade parts. This not only contributes to sustainability, but also ensures lower maintenance costs and a longer economic lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emission-free equipment and CO\u2082 reduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> also means: working cleaner. That is why Van den Heuvel is developing more and more machines that are fully electrically powered or suitable for the use of <strong>HVO fuels<\/strong>. These emission-free solutions help contractors meet the strictest environmental requirements and contribute to a lower ecological footprint on the construction site.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we apply standard <strong>Stage V engines<\/strong> in our machines. These comply with the latest emission standards and ensure powerful, efficient operation with minimal emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation as an engine for sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision of sustainability goes beyond just reducing emissions. We continuously invest in technologies that save energy, improve performance and make processes more efficient. With these solutions, we prepare our customers for the construction site of the future.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability in practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our focus on sustainability is not a marketing term, but a daily reality. From inner-city construction projects to large-scale infrastructure works: our machines and techniques are used worldwide to achieve sustainable goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By working intensively with clients, contractors and engineers, we develop customized solutions that not only excel technically, but also meet the strictest environmental standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability as the core of our mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is in Van den Heuvel&#8217;s DNA. We take responsibility for our impact on people and the environment and make conscious choices in this regard \u2013 from circular design and emission-free propulsion to CO\u2082 reduction and energy-efficient technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ice-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/first-hydrogen-powered-foundation-crane\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3840\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hydrogen engine | Sennebogen 690<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4296\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elektrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3766\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Woltman THW 5525D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1668\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Liebherr LTR1100\" class=\"wp-image-1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Liebherr LTR1100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" data-id=\"1671\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification Sumitomo SC900\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-1536x899.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification Sumitomo SC900<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/revision-and-re-motorization-hitachi-cx900-gls\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" data-id=\"1674\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX900-GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-1536x918.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX900-GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"1683\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Sany SSC800GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-1536x940.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-2048x1253.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Sany SSC800GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"1676\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Spierings SK2418\" class=\"wp-image-1676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-2048x1072.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Spierings SK2418<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/sennebogen-crane-full-electric-with-range-extender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1680\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid | Sennebogen 6113\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Sennebogen 6113<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/hitachi-foundation-machine-overhaul\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1694\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX1100-GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX1100-GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/successful-conversion-to-electric\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1703\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid | Woltman 5021\" class=\"wp-image-1703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Woltman 5021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1710\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Hitachi SCX1000\" class=\"wp-image-1710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Hitachi SCX1000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/electric-sennebogen-crane-contributes-to-sustainable-bus-depot\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1700\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Sennebogen 653\" class=\"wp-image-1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/emission-free-construction-production-hall-batteries\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Sennebogen 653\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1713\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Sennebogen 650\" class=\"wp-image-1713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2024-10-09-15-05-46.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Sennebogen 650<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1705\" src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Hitachi CX700\" class=\"wp-image-1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC0019-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Hitachi CX700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is clear: to build a future in which foundations are not only stronger and smarter, but also cleaner and greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Van den Heuvel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 75 years of experience in foundation technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circular and sustainable solutions for every project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide range of emission-free and low-CO\u2082 equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative technologies for a sustainable future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worldwide experience in complex foundation projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is not an option, but a necessity. With the solutions from <strong>Van den Heuvel<\/strong> you choose technology that not only performs today, but also contributes to a liveable world of tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1389,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"vdh-section-opener":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At\u00a0<strong>Van den Heuvel<\/strong>, \u00a0<strong>sustainability<\/strong> is central to everything we do. From circular design and emission-free equipment to CO\u2082 reduction and innovative techniques, we are helping to build a future-proof foundation sector that is ready for the world of tomorrow. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","vdh-section-content":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circular construction: sustainability in every phase<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>True sustainability starts with the optimal use of raw materials. That is why we give machines and components a second life by overhauling, reusing and modernizing them. This extends the lifespan, reduces the environmental impact and significantly reduces CO\u2082 emissions.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our machines are also modular, making it easy to replace or upgrade parts. This not only contributes to sustainability, but also ensures lower maintenance costs and a longer economic lifespan. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emission-free equipment and CO\u2082 reduction<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> also means: working cleaner. That is why Van den Heuvel is developing more and more machines that are fully electrically powered or suitable for the use of <strong>HVO fuels<\/strong>. These emission-free solutions help contractors meet the strictest environmental requirements and contribute to a lower ecological footprint on the construction site.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, we apply standard <strong>Stage V engines<\/strong> in our machines. These comply with the latest emission standards and ensure powerful, efficient operation with minimal emissions. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation as an engine for sustainability<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our vision of sustainability goes beyond just reducing emissions. We continuously invest in technologies that save energy, improve performance and make processes more efficient. With these solutions, we prepare our customers for the construction site of the future.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability in practice<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our focus on sustainability is not a marketing term, but a daily reality. From inner-city construction projects to large-scale infrastructure works: our machines and techniques are used worldwide to achieve sustainable goals. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By working intensively with clients, contractors and engineers, we develop customized solutions that not only excel technically, but also meet the strictest environmental standards.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability as the core of our mission<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is in Van den Heuvel's DNA. We take responsibility for our impact on people and the environment and make conscious choices in this regard \u2013 from circular design and emission-free propulsion to CO\u2082 reduction and energy-efficient technology. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful projects<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"align\":\"full\",\"backgroundColor\":\"ice\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ice-background-color has-background\"><!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":3840,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/first-hydrogen-powered-foundation-crane\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4503-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3840\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hydrogen engine | Sennebogen 690<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4296,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_4659-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4296\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elektrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3766,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4381-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Woltman THW 5525D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1668,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2793-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Liebherr LTR1100\" class=\"wp-image-1668\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Liebherr LTR1100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1671,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2825-scaled-e1741689620401-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification Sumitomo SC900\" class=\"wp-image-1671\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification Sumitomo SC900<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1674,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/revision-and-re-motorization-hitachi-cx900-gls\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2828-scaled-2-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX900-GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1674\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX900-GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1683,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3439-2-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Sany SSC800GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1683\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Sany SSC800GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1676,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3981K-scaled-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Spierings SK2418\" class=\"wp-image-1676\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Spierings SK2418<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1680,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/sennebogen-crane-full-electric-with-range-extender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PHOTO-2025-03-04-14-59-01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid | Sennebogen 6113\" class=\"wp-image-1680\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Sennebogen 6113<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1694,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/hitachi-foundation-machine-overhaul\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24fd23d5-394f-4ad2-a71b-1db8dadfa5cc-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX1100-GLS\" class=\"wp-image-1694\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engine conversion Stage V | Hitachi CX1100-GLS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1703,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/successful-conversion-to-electric\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2305-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid | Woltman 5021\" class=\"wp-image-1703\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full electric with range extender | Woltman 5021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1710,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1522-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Hitachi SCX1000\" class=\"wp-image-1710\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Hitachi SCX1000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1700,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/electric-sennebogen-crane-contributes-to-sustainable-bus-depot\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1624-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Sennebogen 653\" class=\"wp-image-1700\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":1709,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/projects\/emission-free-construction-production-hall-batteries\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1698-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electrification | Sennebogen 653\" class=\"wp-image-1709\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electrification | Sennebogen 653<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image 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stronger and smarter, but also cleaner and greener.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Van den Heuvel?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>More than 75 years of experience in foundation technology<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Circular and sustainable solutions for every project<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Wide range of emission-free and low-CO\u2082 equipment<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Innovative technologies for a sustainable future<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Worldwide experience in complex foundation projects<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is not an option, but a necessity. With the solutions from <strong>Van den Heuvel<\/strong> you choose technology that not only performs today, but also contributes to a liveable world of tomorrow. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","vdh-section-sidebar":"<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":1986,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/duurzaamheid\/sage-v\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":33,\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sage-v.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1986 size-full\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Inhoud...\"} -->\n<p><strong>Stage V<\/strong><br>Also suitable for HVO<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text 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