20 Years of Ufkes Greentec – Open Days on April 4 & 5
28 February 2025
Merchtem, 26 November 2025 – Thomas Hoogwerkers and Ufkes Greentec are joining forces! As of 1 January 2026, Thomas Hoogwerkers will continue under the new name Thomas & Ufkes BV. With this step, both companies combine their many years of experience and innovative strength to support customers even more effectively and efficiently. The new organisation is ready to strengthen its position in Belgium and expand into Wallonia and France, while Ufkes Greentec maintains its strong position and brand identity.The collaboration provides customers with one point of contact, fast service, and a complete product offering. Both companies have been serving the same target groups for many years in sectors such as forestry and landscaping. By combining their expertise, a strong market player emerges with short communication lines, a broad product range, and a solid service organisation capable of growing internationally.From the headquarters in Merchtem, Thomas & Ufkes BV will be responsible for sales and service of both aerial work platforms and wood processing machines. Thanks to the shared knowledge and expertise, customers will benefit from direct communication, quicker follow-up, and a stronger service organisation.
Michiel Thomas, owner of Thomas Hoogwerkers:“This collaboration is a logical next step in our growth. We share the same values and passion for technology and service. By joining forces, we can support our customers even better and continue to invest in quality and the development of new products.”Jippe Ufkes, owner of Ufkes Greentec:“Thomas Hoogwerkers has been targeting the same customer groups as we have for years. This makes it easy to include their portfolio within our existing network. At the same time, we want to further expand our presence in Wallonia and France.Our new base in Merchtem, a spacious 2,400 m² facility, provides the perfect conditions for this. The location features a fully equipped workshop with large overhead cranes and an experienced team of both Dutch-speaking and French-speaking employees.”On 9 January 2026, this collaboration will be officially launched with an event for customers, partners, and relations. During the festive opening, visitors can attend live demonstrations of wood chippers, aerial work platforms, and other innovative solutions. In addition, we will offer an inspiring look at our future plans, in which growth, innovation, and collaboration take centre stage.About Thomas HoogwerkersThomas Hoogwerkers is a Belgian family business that has specialised in the production, sales, and service of aerial work platforms since 1967. The company offers a wide range of tractor-mounted and truck-mounted platforms and is known for its reliable solutions for the green industry.About Ufkes GreentecUfkes Greentec, founded in 2004 by Jippe Ufkes, is an innovative manufacturer of machines for the forestry and green sectors. The product range includes wood chippers, shredders, stump grinders, tree saws, and forestry mulchers. The company is known for its focus on quality, innovation, and customised solutions for professional users.
