Service, maintenance and inspection of Lifting and Hoisting Equipment
Maximum safety, full regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. Mennens is your integrated partner for the management of lifting equipment, cranes, and fall protection systems.
Maximum availability of your lifting equipment
As a safety or maintenance manager, you know that the availability of equipment is the backbone of your operation. Maintenance and inspection are not standalone tasks to simply “tick off”, but integral processes for managing operational risks.
At Mennens, we safeguard the quality of your assets throughout their entire lifecycle. From mandatory inspections to preventive maintenance and complex repairs, we ensure you comply with regulations while keeping your operations running.
Why choose integrated asset management by Mennens?
Regulatory compliance
Prevent fines and liability. Our specialists work strictly in accordance with EKH guidelines and relevant standards (such as NEN 818 and NEN 3140).
Operational continuity
Through preventive maintenance and timely inspections, we prevent unexpected downtime and costly emergency repairs.
Reduced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Well-maintained equipment lasts longer, directly lowering your total cost of ownership.
Nationwide coverage
With five locations (Groningen, Hengelo, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Dongen) and mobile service vans, we are always nearby.
The technical difference: inspection, examination or maintenance?
Service |
Purpose |
Frequency(guideline) |
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| Inspection | Visual check for visible defects such as wear or deformation. | At least annually (legal requirement). | ||
| Examination | In-depth assessment according to standards, sometimes with dismantling or testing. | Periodically (e.g. every 4 years), depending on the type of asset. | ||
| Maintenance |
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According to manufacturer guidelines or usage intensity. |
Control over your lifting and hoisting equipment with Mennens
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An inspection or examination may result in approval, repair or replacement
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Test & repair can be part of maintenance
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Maintenance helps prevent rejection and unplanned repairs
Thanks to this integrated approach, Mennens offers one complete service chain.
You benefit from a clear overview, efficient planning and reduced risks on the work floor. This ensures your lifting and hoisting equipment is always safe and fully operational, while you stay in control of both costs and performance.
Watch the video to discover how Lely has been using Mennens’ solutions for many years.
Edgar Springveld about the collaboration between Mennens and Lely
“Through our collaboration with Mennens, the inspection of work equipment has become structured and professionalised.”
Confidence in your equipment?
Don’t leave the management of your lifting equipment to chance. Choose the combined strength of inspection, maintenance, and repair at Mennens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mennens has locations in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Dongen, Hengelo, and Groningen. This gives us nationwide coverage while always being close by!
Yes. The Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) requires employers to keep work equipment in good condition. Although there is no fixed legal frequency for maintenance (as there is for annual inspections), following EKH guidelines and manufacturer instructions is considered the standard to meet your duty of care.
Yes. Our technicians are brand-independent and experienced with virtually all common brands of cranes, hoists, and fall protection equipment.
Safety comes first. If equipment fails an inspection, we immediately advise on repair or replacement. If economically viable, we can often repair the equipment directly in our workshop (Test & Repair), after which it is re-certified.
Downtime costs money. That’s why our breakdown service is available 24/7 for urgent issues with cranes and lifting equipment.
