About us - GKB Machines your partner for perfect sportsfields

GKB Machines, part of the GKB Group.

GKB Machines is part of the GKB Group. Since 1985 GKB Machines, as a separate division, is engaged with the development of innovative maintenance machines for sports pitches.

At GKB Machines we feel strongly about sustainability, as a family-owned company we aim for a sustainable company with a positive future prospect. That we do not just stick to words is evident from the fact that we are producing our machines energy neutral.

Sustainability is also highly important during the development of the machines. We develop the machines from the experience we have established from our contractor division. Every GKB Machine must satisfy the high-quality requirements that we impose. A sustainable, reliable and robust machine is the foundation for your operation. Since our contractor division is used to receiving these type of machines, you might also expect this from us.

The machines are produced energy-neutral in the most sustainable industrial plant of the Netherlands (2016).

The Worker is King

The machines that we develop are reliable, robust machines. We owe this fact to the fact that we are still working with the machines as well. We know what the man who does the work requires to operate in a good and efficient manner. Therefore, we are using a new slogan: “The Worker is King”. This is important, since only in this way the machine can deliver pitches that look great. The reason why you purchased it.

Continuous improvement

More than 70 years a unique family-owned business

In 1946, Jan and Pieter-Arie Kraaijeveld laid the foundation for the GKB Group. Under the name Gebr. J. en P.A. Kraaijeveld they were cutting reed, rushes and chopping the wood of willows in natural areas. The reed and rushes were used to produce several different products, such as chairs.

The wood of the willows was used in the Delta Works and the strengthening of dykes, among other things, it was used for the manufacturing of fascine mattresses. Six children from Pieter-Arie and three children from Jan were introduced in the business. Meanwhile, the second generation has already retired from the company and the third generation is in control today. The fourth generation is already prepared and ready to continue to build the business. In this way, we earn our money in harmony and a family atmosphere together. More than twenty family members are owner of this beautiful business. Meanwhile, this company includes well over 200 employees.

The tight family relationship determines the culture, commitment and the strong feeling of responsibility for the entire GKB team. Our organization has a relatively flat hierarchy and is very flexible. Specifically, that unique character of GKB does appeal to a lot of clients.

Cooperation; the foundation of success