With our visionary Henk at the helm, MechDes has built a strong tradition of long-term commitment. Many of our engineers spend a large part of their careers here. Everyone who works with us is connected by the same core values. This strengthens our culture and provides continuity in who we are.
01
Our
History
02
Driven by
Core values
03
Meet our
People
01 Built on a rich heritage
From day one, a
man with a vision
Since 1994, Henk has been building MechDes with clear intent. From day one, he worked from a sharp vision. Engineering had to be more than drawings and calculations. It had to be a partnership. A responsibility. A way to reduce complex challenges to thoughtful, goal-driven solutions. With focus, relentless perseverance, and loyalty to his own principles, he laid the foundation for the MechDes of today.
That original vision still defines our course. Quality over noise. Clarity over complexity. Less is more. More than 100 professionals carry that same mindset every day and translate ambition into concrete impact for every customer.
IT STARTED IN: 1994
Design of the first machine
The demand for strong mechanical engineering marked our starting point. That drive remains unchanged. Our mat gripper has been operating at Van Merksteijn for over 30 years: robust, well engineered and built to last.
1999
From 2D to 3D insight
In 1999, 3D engineering was introduced at MechDes. It gave us deeper design insight and delivered a clear quality boost in our engineering approach.
2004
Back then, one cake was enough
We celebrated ten years of MechDes with a single cake. Today, it takes a full table. Growth we achieved together, with the same commitment as day one.
TEAMBUILDING: 2008
Passion for the craft, and for each other
Working together, taking responsibility together and celebrating success together. That shared energy strengthens us, in projects and beyond.
2012
Growth required more space
Our office in Nunspeet no longer accommodated 100 engineers. In Harderwijk, we continued building a professional environment where innovation, collaboration and craftsmanship come together.
LIFTING & HANDLING: 2017
Pushing boundaries: reaching new heights
We embrace complex challenges. With advanced lifting solutions, we push technical boundaries. Sometimes quite literally, when a climbing crane lifts wind turbines high into the air.
MANAGEMENT TEAM: 2019
Vision and safeguarding talent and quality
With over 100 engineers, growth requires clear direction. The Management Team strengthens our technical foundation and ensures talent continues to develop within a solid framework.
INFRA & WATER: 2021
Keeping the Netherlands dry
Projects with societal impact demand precision and responsibility. For Mourik and Rijkswaterstaat, we engineered multiple sluice cranes, including the first at Stuw Linne.
OFFSHORE: 2023
Maritime giants
The energy transition calls for innovative solutions. For Allseas, we engineered the Jacket Lift System on the Pioneering Spirit, designed for single lift operations of complete offshore platforms.
2025 +
Quality requires top condition
True quality is built on focus, discipline and collaboration. Our engineers combine speed with precision. We know that sprints create momentum, but lasting quality requires marathon endurance.
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02 Driven by core values
The MechDes way: every day
working from our core values
Our core values shape how we think, collaborate, and deliver projects. They form the foundation of our organization and guide our choices, individually and as a team. They are not just words, but principles we apply in every phase of a project. They create focus, ownership, and connection, so we deliver first-time-right for our customers. This way of working is embedded in our culture and visible in everything we do.
Discover our
VALUES
We recognize the strength of individuals
connected by core values.
At MechDes, people make the difference. Individuals with their own expertise, character, and ambition, connected by a shared way of working. Our core values guide their choices and strengthen collaboration within our teams. This creates a culture where responsibility, craftsmanship, and commitment come together, and where we build solutions with lasting impact.
Creative approach
Innovative and forward-looking
We deliver solutions that look beyond today’s question. Progressive and growth-minded, we continuously seek smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable ways to apply engineering. With a visionary perspective and a creative approach, we turn ambition into tangible innovation.
Thoughtful craftsmanship
Thorough and in-depth
We work in depth, with precision and attention to detail. Every design is carefully considered and substantiated. To us, craftsmanship means leaving nothing to chance. By analyzing thoroughly and developing carefully, we deliver solutions that are technically sound and perform sustainably.
Connected through responsibility
Committed people make the difference
Our people are dedicated and genuinely interested in our customers’ challenges. We feel connected to the project and take responsibility for the result. That commitment leads to appreciation, trust, and long-term collaborations.
LOVE FOR THE CRAFT
Shared pride strengthens teamwork
We collaborate from shared pride and love for the craft. By sharing knowledge and strengthening each other, we create powerful teamwork. Collaboration is the key to quality for us. That is how we deliver results we stand behind as a team and that our customers can rely on.
03 Meet our people
Our greatest strength is
our experienced engineers
What connects us is a passion for engineering and pride in what we achieve together. Some colleagues have been with MechDes since the very beginning in 1994, while others are new talents bringing fresh energy and ideas. Together, they are building the next step in our development.
Just like our projects, our team has character and individuality. From the engineering floor to management, everyone has their own story and contribution.
These are the people who make MechDes what it is. And we are proud of that.
Contact us
MechDes Engineering
Fahrenheitstraat 47
3846 CC Harderwijk
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About MechDes Engineering
We engineer your vision
MechDes Engineering is a specialized mechanical engineering firm in the Netherlands, active in mechanical and structural engineering for offshore, infrastructure and machine building.
With more than 30 years of experience we help organizations solve complex technical
challenges and translate ambitious ideas into robust, manufacturable solutions.
Our clients operate in Energy & Offshore,
Infrastructure & Water,
Lifting & Handling,
Intralogistics,
Automation and
Mobility.
We strengthen their projects with in-depth engineering expertise, short communication lines,
and a first-time-right approach.
Mission
We enable technically complex projects by delivering well-founded, buildable engineering solutions.
As a committed partner, we combine craftsmanship with practical feasibility.
Vision
We contribute to a reliable and future-proof industry by supporting organizations that demand high standards
in safety, performance and quality. By continuously investing in knowledge and development, we remain
a strong partner for engineering challenges.
Core values
Innovative: forward-looking, creative and solution-oriented
Meticulous: thorough, accurate and technically substantiated
Engaged: committed, transparent and responsible
Proud together: collaboration, knowledge sharing and results-driven