About vanRaam

vanRaam manufacturer of adapted bikes throughout the years

vanRaam has been a specialist in the production of adapted bicycles for more than 35 years and has been producing bicycles for almost 100 years. vanRaam is an innovative and sustainable company. In addition, vanRaam is a model company for the Smart Industry, Smart Working and collaborations with companies in the region. Read more about the history of vanRaam and vanRaam over the years.

About vanRaam adapted bicycles

vanRaam is a manufacturer of customized adapted bicycles. As a manufacturer of adapted bikes the goal is to offer as many people as possible sustainable and contemporary mobility. vanRaam has been producing bikes for almost 100 years with a focus on custom bikes for over 35 years. Nothing is produced on stock, every bicycle is produced to order. With about 270 employees vanRaam produces Dutch quality bicycles, both for adults and children with a disability or for people who want more safety and stability when cycling. The specialties of vanRaam are:

Van Raam manufacturer of adapted bikes throughout the years

History and timeline of vanRaam

Take a look into the past with us and see how vanRaam has been built, changed, optimized and innovated over the years.

vanRaam from 1900 to 2000

1910: 

vanRaam was founded by H. van Raam and his sons in Amsterdam.

1971:

vanRaam moved to Aalten, in the Achterhoek.

1984: 

Piet Boezel took over vanRaam.

Van Raam special needs bikes first Logo
vanRaam's first logo

1986:

The first modified bike was produced. An acquaintance of Mr. Boezel had a brain haemorrhage. During the recovery, the acquaintance asked Mr. Boezel to make a bicycle for balance problems. This was a tricycle (precursor of the current Maxi). The bicycle was well received and the demand for adapted bicycles continued to grow.

1991:

Ronald Ruesink, the former commercial director and son-in-law of Piet Boezel, joins vanRaam. In addition, the company concentrated more and more on the production of more adapted bicycles. 

1993:

The former financial/HRM director and daughter of Mr. Boezel, Marjolein Boezel, joined vanRaam.

1998:

The current CEO and the son of Mr. Boezel, Jan-Willem Boezel, joined vanRaam.

Van Raam in Amsterdam

vanRaam in Amsterdam

First custom bike from Van Raam

The first custom bike from vanRaam

Manufacturer of adapted bikes Van Raam building in Aalten

vanRaam building in Aalten

vanRaam from 2000 to 2010

2001:

Marjolein, Jan-Willem and Ronald take over the company. 

2004:

The company moves to Varsseveld, 40 employees at vanRaam and 4500 m2 of production space.

2008:

A series of Fun2Go duo bikes by vanRaam is specially adapted for use in a reality TV programme in South Africa

In the television programme "Expedition Unlimited" ten candidates travelled to Cape Town in 2008: five models (Celina, Fleur, Joey, Ronald and Tahnee) and five young people with a physical disability (Cefas, Kjeld, Lisanne, Samir and Shushila).

2009:

vanRaam adapted bicycles exists 25 years

Marjolein Ronald and Jan-Willem management of Van Raam

Marjolein, Jan-Willem and Ronald took over the company

Van Raam adapted bicycles in Africa

vanRaam with Fun2Go's in Africa

Van Raam exists 25 years

vanRaam adapted bicycles exists 25 years

vanRaam from 2000 to 2010 in the newspaper

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2002 customer experience

    vanRaam tandem in De Gelderlander 2002.

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2002

    Mr. Kluver from vanRaam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2002.

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2003

    vanRaam double rider in De Gelderlander 2003.

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in magazine made in Holland 2005

    vanRaam OPair special needs bike in magazine made in Holland 2005.

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in Telegraaf Enschede 2005

    vanRaam special needs bikes in Telegraaf Enschede 2005.

  • Van Raam special needs bikes at Fahrrad Messe 2005

    vanRaam special needs bikes at Fahrrad Messe 2005.

  • Van Raam  special needs bikes in Financieel dagblad 18.08.2006

    vanRaam special needs bikes in Financieel dagblad. 

  • Van Raam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2006

    Mr. Kluver  from vanRaam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2006.

vanRaam from 2010 to heden

2011:

Since 2011, vanRaam has had its own electrical peddal support system, the Silent System. The motors, batteries, controller, smart display and software have been developed by and for vanRaam, especially for the rehabilitation market. It has also won the ExtraEnergy test several times.

2014:

More than 90 employees are employed by vanRaam, the company expands to 6800 m2 of production space and 8,000 bicycles per year. 

2015: 

The first version of the vanRaam E-Bike App, it was completely renewed in 2018.

2017:

The first plans for the construction of a new bicycle factory are made. The building will be built only 1 km away from the old building.

2018:

vanRaam employs more than 160 people. In April 2018, the first shovel was put in the ground for the new bicycle factory. The Oldest employee in the Netherlands (96) has retired.

Henk Kluver through the years at bicycle manufacturer Van Raam
2019

Between Christmas 2018 and New Year the move took place and in 2019 the new bicycle factory was taken into use. The new factory has a production area of 13,500 m² and a cafeteria for 250 employees.

2020

Company name of vanRaam changed from 'Van Raam Aalten B.V.' to 'Van Raam Reha Bikes B.V.'. Establishment of subsidiary Your Plastic Solutions. vanRaam expands to Poland.

2021

Start of the construction of a new building in Varsseveld, next to the large company building. The vanRaam Ideeënfabriek ('Factory for ideas') is also established. This is a creative workshop where variations and ideas are further developed into working models and prototypes.

2022

The new building is completed and has been in use since January. With this building, there is 4,500 m² of additional space and there is now a production area totalling 18,000 m². About 245 employees work at vanRaam and sister company Your CNC Solutions has been established.

2023

vanRaam has entered into a collaboration with investment company Armira from Munich to further support the planned international growth. This step is a logical continuation of the growth strategy vanRaam has pursued so far.

2024

To fully focus on delivering the ultimate cycling experience and to continuously develop and innovate our product range, several models have been discontinued from vanRaam's assortment in 2024. View the old models here.

2025

After decades of dedication to the growth and innovation of vanRaam, directors Marjolein Boezel en Ronald Ruesink officially handed over the reins to their successors as of January 1, 2025. Marjolein and Ronald have now chosen to focus on family and leisure, but remain connected to the company as shareholders, ambassadors, and advisors.

Innovation at vanRaam

In the course of time vanRaam has not only innovated, but also works continuously on improving and renewing its products and processes. vanRaam is proud of its bicycles, which have been developed using the most modern production methods, partly because vanRaam has won several innovation awards and is a leader in the Smart Industry and Smart Working.

Innovation

New factory Van Raam in Varsseveld special needs bike

See more innovative highlights of vanRaam below:

Van Raam is winner Gelderland factory of the future
Bicycle parts from the 3d printer at Van Raam
Chat rickshaw bike from Van Raam wins Eurobike Gold Award 2019
Showroom with Van Raam custom bikes in southern Germany

vanRaam company videos

vanRaam has made several company videos over the years. See the different videos below and see how vanRaam has changed and expanded.

vanRaam adapted bikes over the years

vanRaam has been a specialist in the production of adapted bicycles for many years, a part of which vanRaam continuously works on improvements/renewals and innovations to the bicycles.

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