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Futureproof in an ever-changing industry. 28 May 2026 The new Plant T is a boost for TVH's efficiency and lead times. TVH will take a significant step toward the future with the opening of Plant T. This new building isn't just another warehouse to increase storage capacity; it's a vital link in a new logistics process. The aim? Be even more efficient, reduce lead times even further and improve product quality. In short: to be prepared for future growth. * With Plant T, TVH will continue to elevate its data and product quality, enabling TVH Group to deliver even greater value to its customers. * It will be a vital link in the supply chain, significantly reducing the lead time for all products to its customers. * New process changes will be possible, enabling its employees to develop technical knowledge and move from generalists to product specialists. TVH is opening its brand-new facility, Plant T, in June 2026. The building is a significant expansion to the total footprint of the buildings in Belgium (currently: 215,000 m^2 including Plant T), with a footprint of around 18,000 m^2. The building itself has 4 floors, housing 54,000 m^2 of logistics space, including 2,000 m^2 of office space. It also houses 17 loading docks and is connected to the warehouse across the street via an eye-catching 600-ton connector bridge. Overall, TVH invested no less than EUR 85 million in the brand-new plant. A conscious choice, says Patrick Lecluyse, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at TVH: "This is clear proof that we are investing in future growth and that as an international company we remain locally anchored." With Plant T, TVH takes a new step forward in futureproofing its logistics process. "To put it bluntly, the building will help us manage our parts better, so customers get their parts even faster," affirms Tom Verbeke, Director Goods In at TVH. The new plant will serve as a central hub for all incoming goods, sorting them by priority. Tom Verbeke: "This way, we can already make a distinction between goods that are already ready for stock (our so-called "happy flow") and goods that require an additional (technical) check and/or proper professional packaging. Additionally, we can immediately sort products that need specialized treatment and those that we can store directly." It all results in a more efficient logistics system. Tanja Dysli, COO at TVH, confirms: "It's easy to think Plant T is just another storage warehouse, but that's not the case at all; it's a vital link in our warehouse logistical process to improve throughput time and consequently offer better lead times to customers, and our other branches in the world." TVH deliberately built a larger plant to handle the volume of incoming goods. "The warehouse part of Plant T is meant for interim storage, before goods are checked and packed. We see it as a first buffer to withstand the fluctuations of incoming volumes. Today, we might have 150,000 incoming goods; tomorrow, about 400,000. You need to be able to handle those differences. Plant T will be essential in mitigating those flow differences. Today, the warehouse part contains classic temporary storage in 33 ft (10 m) racks. But its height will allow for further investment in fully automated buffer storage later on." The expansion will also improve efficiency within TVH's logistics. Tom Verbeke explains: "After receiving the goods, the products will be brought to our product specialists. Engine pistons will be sent to a specialist who also handles gaskets and valves, which makes much more sense. This allows our coworkers to specialize in specific categories, such as electronics, hydraulics, and brake systems. The result: quality checks and data enrichment will improve. Plus, we create synergies across the different departments, strengthening our technical knowledge even further, so we can help and advise our customers even better." As a whole, Plant T consists of 4 work floors and 3 high-bay warehouse blocks, each with its own functionalities. "For instance, the ground floor is used for receiving, sorting and buffering incoming goods, while the second floor will house our Quality department. In addition, we installed several offices, which will accommodate teams that will move to Plant T. Consequently, there are plenty of state-of-the-art meeting rooms, so people don't need to travel between buildings when they want to discuss topics." Plant T will also have efficient internal mobility of goods. "By using conveyors, lifts, robots and AMRs, all parts can easily be sorted, buffered and moved across the plant to the correct workstation," Tanja Dysli explains. "Thanks to our eye-catching bridge, they can even move directly to the Goods Out warehouse across the street. Moreover, we use AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) because the technology is highly flexible and scalable, enabling us to deliver the right goods to each workstation precisely and according to their correct priority." As always with TVH, sustainability will be at the heart of the new plant. "For instance, the roof contains 2,266 solar panels, totaling 1,472 MWp. These panels will produce around 1,250 MW. To put things in perspective, that's the equivalent of 350 households. In addition, TVH aims to achieve the BREEAM certification of "Outstanding" for its efforts in making Plant T as sustainable as possible. The state-of-the-art waste recycling area, where TVH sorts and processes wood, plastics and other waste flows, also contributes to this achievement. Last but not least, well-being and ergonomics were at the heart of the design of the building. Tom Verbeke: "The addition of showers and changing rooms was obvious, as well as the comfortable dining area on the second floor. Each floor and space also has climate control." Tanja Dysli adds: "Moreover, wherever TVH Group can use automation and robotics to support and offload heavy and tedious manual labor, TVH Group has decided to adopt technology for its use to enable its people to work more ergonomically. "In conclusion, Plant T marks a new chapter in TVH's successful operations. By advancing our logistics infrastructure, we are unlocking new levels of efficiency and further reducing lead times. The goal remains unchanged: to continuously elevate how we serve our customers."

Electric System Design at TVH: electrification is the future. * home * " * industry news * " * Electric System Design at TVH: electrification is the future. For more than 50 years, TVH has been a global parts distributor for off-highway machinery. This includes forklifts, mini-excavators, scrubbers, wheel loaders, and many more. Known for its strong supply chain, TVH has a global reach with local support and storage across its 90 branches worldwide. At TVH, the Electronics Department has over 30 years of technical expertise in the repair and remanufacturing of electronics, including electric motors and controllers, as well as developing and upgrading software. The R&D department develops functional test equipment and conducts performance and durability testing. "Over time, TVH expanded its services, introducing Electric System Design. As a system integrator, we have both the technical expertise and the means to support customers developing electrical machines or converting combustion engines to electric powertrains in existing equipment," explains Thomas Dhaenens, the engineer responsible for Electric Systems Design at TVH. At TVH, Electric System Design is a unique combination of strengths. "We have the technical skills and knowledge to support the customer in software development. Additionally, our immense storage capabilities ensure immediate availability of the necessary components. Last but not least, we have the mindset to act quickly in response to a customer's request." Making it easy for the customer "This allows us to create personalized standardizations. Thanks to our close collaboration with key suppliers, we can offer a standardized range of high-quality products, such as battery systems, controllers, and electric motors, at reasonable prices." This way of working is a perfect fit for high-mix, low-volume OEM customers who require extensive prototyping. With TVH, they don't need to meet minimum order quantities or wait for customized components. "We can offer off-the-shelf parts for their prototyping. In addition, GemOne telematics tracks the prototype's real-time performance for future optimization. As a result, our standardization drastically reduces time-to-market for our customers." "Once a customer starts production of its electrified equipment, we create a unique reference number for them. When they order with us through that reference, a process is put into motion behind the scenes: this includes assembling the electric motors, installing software on the controllers, and creating tailor-made wiring. In other words, the customer gets a personalized, plug-and-play kit." Innovation as part of its DNA TVH is continuously investing in R&D to develop future-proof solutions that help both its current and future customers. "Electric system design is no exception; for instance, with the integration of swappable battery packs and the possibilities of wireless and public EV charging. This mindset puts us in contact with Flanders Make, a Belgian innovation center that supports us with its testing and certification infrastructure while continuing to invest in research and development." A representative of the innovation center also gave a keynote speech at TVH's Electric System Design Event, alongside representatives from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation and Entrepreneurship) and De Groene Koers (a sector platform for construction and infrastructure in the Netherlands). The successful event included a guided tour, where visitors could witness its Electric System Design process first-hand, from prototyping to production. TVH welcomed machine manufacturers and engineers from the Benelux region, as well as key suppliers who presented their newest technologies. Check its website for more information on Electric System Design: www.tvh.com/services/electric-system-design.

COO Tanja Dysli included in the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain. 18 March 2026 TVH is immensely proud to announce that Tanja Dysli, TVH's Chief Operations Officer, has been ranked among the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain. This honor has been awarded to TVH's Chief Operations Officer by the international magazine Supply Chain Digital. Evidently, Tanja Dysli is delighted with the recognition. "Especially since I've only been at TVH for a few months. Of course, this is the result of the whole Operations team, who work hard every day towards our goal of sustainable growth. Moreover, it's proof that, as a market leader, TVH is on the right track towards futureproofing its business by investing in strengthening stock availability and providing lead times that are both competitive and reliable. And on a personal note, I'm really happy to keep being included on the list, after my inclusion last year." The list recognizes senior executives who are shaping the direction, scale and impact of their companies worldwide. The selection is based on a balanced framework that includes leadership responsibility, organizational impact and industry influence. The Top 100 is created and curated by the international magazine Supply Chain Digital, which specializes in providing news, analysis, and reports on the supply chains of businesses worldwide. After working at IKEA for 24 years, with the last 6 years as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tanja joined TVH in October 2025 as Chief Operations Officer. She brings a wealth of experience in complex global retail logistics and is now focused on harnessing this deep competence and technical passion within TVH to drive the company's next chapter of growth. Tanja was included in the Top 100 in Supply Chain last year as well. This year has already resulted in a new inclusion on the list after only a few months at TVH, marking her immediate, positive impact on the organization. Tanja is known to be an advocate for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and her leadership is characterized by innovative technology, continuous improvement and customer centricity.