History
Since 1970, we have been the specialist in drive and propulsion technologies!
Since our founding in 1970 in Amsterdam, we have grown from a supplier of marine transmissions and gearboxes into the leading expert in drive technology. What started with service and sales for the maritime sector has evolved into a broad portfolio of solutions for maritime, offshore, agriculture, and industry. ADS van STIGT represents leading manufacturers of propulsion, drive, and monitoring systems — brands that complement each other perfectly. The timeline below gives a good impression of our development.
Our Company Growth
The company was founded in 1970, focusing on the sale of marine transmissions and gearboxes. Service and inventory management formed the core of our sales activities.
1970
Relocated to Avelingen-West in Gorinchem.
1978
Expanded the product range with planetary gearboxes, pump distribution gearboxes, and control systems. The company grew in both expertise and customer base.
1980
Customer base expanded into new sectors such as leisure boats, megayachts, inland shipping, fishing, ocean-going vessels, dredging, and industry. Together with partners, we developed electronic measuring, control, and monitoring systems.
2000
Workshops and warehouses were upgraded to the latest standards, enabling us to repair products faster and more professionally.
2009
ADS van STIGT expanded its team with specialists, increasing our capacity to meet the growing demand in maritime and industrial sectors.
2015
On July 1st, ADS van STIGT was acquired by the Stokvis Group in Voorhout. With 50 employees and a 4,000 m² facility, the acquisition strengthened our electro-mechanical product range.
2017
The Stokvis Group
As part of the Stokvis Group, we have access to extensive production, engineering, and development facilities — enabling us to serve our customers even better.