- Vosseleane 43, 8551 PZ Woudsend
- Open Mon–Thu 7:15 – 16:30 / Fri 7:15 – 15:30 (GMT+2)
For over 60 years we have been building solutions in Woudsend that work for our customers. Not off the shelf, but made to measure. Created, designed and built by our specialists – from start to finish.
Kuipers Woudsend manufactures premium stainless steel products for the dairy – and food processing industry, pharmaceuticals, (petro)chemical, road transport, offshore (oil and gas) andconstruction. Around 90 employees work at our facilities in Woudsend. Surrounded by a multitude and close-knit group of stainless steel sub-suppliers and fabricators in our direct vicinity, we ensure every component of your product is made efficiently by the right craftsman, to deliver on our promise of premium stainless steel solutions.
We manage your project from design through to commissioning, always striving for consistent, premium quality. Our skilled engineers translate your needs and requirements into the right product, within the applicable regulations.
Kuipers Woudsend’s strength lies in taking responsibility from the design phase onwards, across all stages: detailed design, procurement, production, quality inspection by NoBo, transport and installation. Throughout your project you are guided by a dedicated project manager at Kuipers Woudsend.
Kuipers Woudsend is more than a supplier of stainless steel products. Where required, we take on full responsibility for your project – from the first conversation and detailed design through to production, inspection, transport and on-site installation. You have one dedicated point of contact who knows your project inside out.
We have been doing this for over 60 years for many loyal clients who keep coming back. Thanks to short lines of communication, a flexible approach and craftsmanship proven in practice, we are a reliable partner for complex, custom stainless steel solutions – in the Netherlands and beyond.
You have one dedicated point of contact throughout the entire project. No confusion over who is responsible for what or being passed on to different people throughout the duration of the project. Your project manager at Kuipers Woudsend knows your assignment from start to finish.
We are involved from the very first conversation. From functional design and detailed engineering to procurement, production and commissioning – we take ownership and responsibility for the entire process. Not just at handover, but at every step.
We do what we say. Our way of working is built on direct lines of communication and an efficiënt support team. That translates into clear agreements, realistic schedules and results that match what we agreed together.
Our engineers design and calculate storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping and complete process installations. They work with 3D design software (Inventor), know the relevant regulations (PED, ATEX, EHEDG) and have extensive hands-on experience. Cost savings of up to 25% have been demonstrated through close collaboration between our Engineering – and Procurement teams and our clients.
Our quality is measurable and certified. We work with coded welders and engineers, under ISO 9001:2015, SCC, EHEDG and Kiwa BRL-K756/03. All products are built under controlled conditions in our own workshop and undergo thorough testing and certification before delivery.
Our production facility has large overhead doors and a lifting capacity of up to 90 tonnes. Kuipers Woudsend is uniquely situated and has excellent road access and is situated directly adjacent to open waterways. Large installations can be transported to their final destination by truck or by boat.
Kuipers Woudsend is one of the best producers of stainless steel products and process equipment in the Netherlands. From standard – to highly customised stainless steel products from a client-focused market approach. Our products are realised and optimised in close collaboration with you.
With passion, driven by our craftsmanship, we advise, develop and produce premium stainless steel products and processing equipment. We do this for various markets in the Netherlands, Europe, Asia and America.
Johannes Kuipers started in 1964 as the local blacksmith in the Frisian village of Woudsend. Today, under the name Kuipers Woudsend, the company has grown into a leading manufacturer of premium stainless steel products. From a single employee in 1964 to around 90 employees now. We produce semi-finished and end products. Companies come to us for professional welding, structural work, press work, sheet metal work and engineering.
Frisians have a rich history and their own unique culture. You will find us straightforward and direct, yet full of heart. Frisians have no time for flattery, boasting or dishonesty, and believe firmly that all people are equal. And they don’t just talk – they act. Johannes Kuipers made whatever needed to be made from metal. Simply because he was asked to. That Frisian no-nonsense attitude, craftsmanship and dedication are still very much present today. Come and visit us – we’ll make it happen. As our mantra says: ‘Wat kinne se eins net?’ (‘Is there anything they can’t do?’)
Quality is something for those who make things for others – it is to meet or exceed your expectation. To us, quality also means working with our products and equipment for years without issues. And our quality is measurable and certified. We demonstrate this through our certifications, standards, tests, measurements and inspections.
We are happy to have your required tests and trials conducted by third parties, and we cooperate fully in continuous periodic testing of our products throughout the full lifespan of the installation. All in the interest of lasting quality. Kuipers Woudsend works with certified welders and SCC-certified mechanics.
We built two mixing tanks for a major dairy producer in the south of the Netherlands. Designed and built to meet EHEDG requirements, feuturing optimised agitators and Duplex material chosen to resist salt corrosion.
Kuipers produced manure tanks on a self-supporting chassis with a calibrated weighing system — built for heavy-duty use in the agricultural road transport of animal manure and liquid fertilisers.
