In 1939 Anton Nooteboom (photo) joins the company that in the next few years will successfully become the producer of modern transport vehicles. During the 1940-45 war Nooteboom develops a formula that means a breakthrough for the company. The production of modern agricultural wagons with air tyres and axles on ball bearings is extremely successful.
1939 – 1953: 3rd generation
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In 1945 Nooteboom has 10 employees and sells 80 wagons every year.
In 1949 the production of tippers and semi-trailers follows and in the same year Anton Nooteboom designs the tail lift.
The company specialises in tippers, cranes, tail lifts, trailers and semi-trailers.
The hydraulic tipper is the star of the show. This is borne out by the slogan “We are unrivalled Tipper-specialists”. Due to more innovations and inventions the business in Kethel is bursting at the seams.
In 1953 Nooteboom invests in new company grounds and a huge shed in Utrecht. The premises in Utrecht become the supply company for the production of hydraulic tippers.