Cuypers Forklifts opens new workshop for customers on Left Bank

Almost day to day 50 years ago, founder Staf Cuypers started renting out his first forklift truck with himself as driver. “As the youngest of seven, I was destined to take over the parental farm, but the decline of the polders made me work on the docks. Through a Nation boss who was related to my wife, I started renting out forklifts. From one forklift came two, later four and it has continued to grow. My first garage was at the little church of Oosterweel. Back then you could still repair a lot with a hammer and wire, now you can’t,” says Staf Cuypers. “Because I knew myself well what I couldn’t do, I surrounded myself with the right people, mechanics, drivers and so built up a good framework. Everything stands or falls with good staff,” he stresses.