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Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and specializes in tricycles, transport bikes, scooterbikes, wheelchair bikes, tandem bikes, double rider bikes, and low step trough bikes (also known as comfortbikes). Each model is also available as an electric bike (Pedelec).
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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:
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.
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.
vanRaam in Amsterdam
The first custom bike from vanRaam
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, Jan-Willem and Ronald took over the company
vanRaam with Fun2Go's in Africa
vanRaam adapted bicycles exists 25 years
vanRaam from 2000 to 2010 in the newspaper
vanRaam tandem in De Gelderlander 2002.
Mr. Kluver from vanRaam special needs bikes in De Gelderlander 2002.
vanRaam double rider in De Gelderlander 2003.
vanRaam OPair special needs bike in magazine made in Holland 2005.
vanRaam special needs bikes in Telegraaf Enschede 2005.
vanRaam special needs bikes at Fahrrad Messe 2005.
vanRaam special needs bikes in Financieel dagblad.
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.
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.
See more innovative highlights of vanRaam below:
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.
History VeloPlusvanRaam wheelchair bike VeloPlus through the years
vanRaam's VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike is designed to easily transport people in wheelchairs. In the meantime it has been completely renewed, it has a new design and improved driving characteristics. The introduction of a new model is also always a moment to look back and see what the previous models looked like. Read and see how the VeloPlus vanRaam wheelchair bike has developed over the years.
History OPairvanRaam wheelchair bike VeloPlus through the years
The OPair is a wheelchair bike that allows you to transport a wheelchair user. At the front of the bicycle there is a seat in which the wheelchair user can sit. The first version of the OPair wheelchair bike was produced almost 30 years ago. In all these years, the bicycle has been continuously improved and renewed. Discover how the vanRaam wheelchair bike OPair over the years.
History Fun2GovanRaam duofiets Fun2go through the years
The Fun2Go duo bike is a tandem where you sit next to each other instead of behind each other. One person steers, both can pedal. The first version of the Fun2Go originated in the nineties, although at that time it wasn't called Fun2Go, but Bicycle two seater. In all those years a lot has happened with the bike. Read on and follow the history of the Fun2Go over the years.
History Easy RidervanRaam Easy Rider tricycle over the years
The Easy Rider is the best-selling sit tricycle by vanRaam. The precursor of the Easy Rider was developed in 1995. Read more about the transformation of the Easy Rider over the years in this article.
vanRaam low step through bike Balance over the years
The Balance low step through bike is derived from the Tavara Balance bike. The first bike was created by architect Piet Tauber in 1985. He designed a bicycle on which you can always remain seated, even when stationary. Read in this article about the development that the Balance has undergone over the years.
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