About Van Raam

Van Raam special needs bicycles. Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and specializes in tricycles, 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. Van Raam also produces bike frames, special bike frames, and the GoCab; a special bicycle- taxi for children. For over a decade, Van Raam produces special needs bicycles, the last 40 years from Varsseveld, a town in ‘de Achterhoek’. With a total of 80 employees, van Raam produces Dutch quality bicycles, meant for adults and children with a physical disability or for people who want more stability and secureness while cycling.

Van Raam’s company movie

To give our customers an impression as to how a bike is made, we made a short company movie. This short movie gives a brief glimpse into the process of building an adaptive bicycle.

History

Van Raam has a rich history. Back in 1900, the company started off as a blacksmith’s forge located in Amsterdam . In the 70’s the company moved to Aalten, where the company started the production of bicycle frames. In 1984, Piet Boezel took over the company and under his leadership van Raam specialized in producing and designing special needs bicycles and bicycle frames. With a production area of over 5000 square meters, all bicycles are built according to a modern product line in Varsseveld. A lot of our employees live in the vicinity of Varsseveld and have been working for the company for many years. E.g. our oldest employee is 89 years old and has been working 66 years within the company. The family business is now run by the daughter (Marjolein Boezel), son (Jan Willem Boezel) and son in law (Ronald Ruesink) of Piet Boezel.

Van Raam Mission Statement

Van Raam manufactures its own bicycles, hereby using the best quality products. With well trained staff, through continuous innovation, a modern product line and market investigation we produce bicycles that fit the needs of our customers.  A clear example of this is (among others) our collaboration with Technical  University Delft which leads to modern and beautifully designed bicycles. Our holistic approach guarantees high quality and service. Our mission statement is ‘Van Raam makes people mobile’, whereby customer friendly thinking and acting is a prerequisite.

Van Raam custom made

Each bicycle, from a straight tube to a complete end product, is produced by Van Raam itself. Therefore almost every stage of the production is monitored and adjusted if necessary. This is necessary, given the wide variety of personal applications and user preferences. Custom made services are one of the core activities of Van Raam. For both, adults and children,  special bikes are being developed whereby much attention is paid to comfort, durability and design.Our slogan ‘Van Raam makes people mobile’ is put into practice every day. Characteristic for this family business is the combination of high knowledge, quality workmanship along with accurately responding to contemporary developments. Van Raam uses modern equipment, but is also not afraid to use ‘old-fashioned’ craftsmanship.
      

Van Raam and associates

Van Raam is a member of the branch associates”  Firavaned”  and “ Metaalunie”  as well as a recognized training company. Van Raam works together with Innovam, Technical University Delft and works according to CE and TUV values. All Van Raam products are to be delivered in the Netherlands and abroad through selected van Raam dealers. Van Raam ensures quality end products and therefore we can guarantee our customers years of cycling pleasure.