Sectors

Industry

As a maritime specialist, we offer a comprehensive range of goods and services, with a focus on innovation and support for the industry. From steel wire to diesel oil, we have it in stock.

Everything you need for the industry

We supply, produce, service, or repair all necessary materials and tools for the industry. At VCU, we are constantly innovating, enabling our members, partners, and customers to benefit from our fast service, expertise, and reliability. Fisheries Cooperative Urk owns three modern facilities in Urk. Both the headquarters and VCU Oil BV, VCU Store BV, VCU Safetycentre BV, VCU Maritime BV, and VCU TCD BV are located in Urk.

The best service

With modern facilities in Urk and a fleet of vehicles ready to respond quickly, we serve a wide area—from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom and beyond.

Robotics

VCU Robotics de partner voor innovatieve automatiserings- en robotiseringsoplossingen op maat. Robotics heeft zich gespecialiseerd in het creëren van efficiënte, klant-specifieke systemen die naadloos aansluiten bij de bedrijfsprocessen.

Pick & Place machines

Onze hygiënische pick & place systemen zijn speciaal ontworpen voor de voedselindustrie, waar efficiëntie en productintegriteit van cruciaal belang zijn. Met geavanceerde high-flow grippers kunnen onze delta-robots meerdere voedselproducten oppakken en verplaatsen, zonder enige beschadiging aan het product. Dit zorgt ervoor dat elk product met de grootste precisie en zorg in de verpakking of op de gewenste locatie wordt geplaatst. Onze technologie garandeert niet alleen snelheid en nauwkeurigheid, maar voldoet ook aan de strengste hygiënenormen.

Lees verder op de website van VCU Robotics.

 

Welding and metal construction

At VCU, we specialize in delivering high-quality welding and construction work for both the maritime and industrial sectors. With years of experience and a team of skilled professionals, we offer tailor-made solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and safety, including class certification where required. Whether it’s complex steel structures, piping systems, or maintenance work, we are ready to carry out your projects with efficiency and expertise.

Industrial networking solutions

At VCU Maritime, we specialize in manufacturing custom-made nets for a wide range of applications. Our nets are perfectly suited for functional purposes such as fall protection and safety barriers, and are also ideal for architectural use, adding a distinctive maritime atmosphere to any environment.

On-site installation

In addition, we offer professional on-site installation by our specialized netting experts, including all necessary hardware and materials for a safe and durable setup. Discover how our custom-made nets can transform your space.

For more information, get in touch via our contact page.

Transport and lifting work

Each of our four crane trucks is equipped with a truck-mounted crane and operated by skilled, certified drivers with extensive experience.

VCU Maritime is equipped with the cranes listed below. All cranes are fitted with a wire winch.

  • 65 tonne/metre – 18 meter reach
  • 65 tonne/metre – 31 meter reach
  • 85 tonne/metre – 18 meter reach
  • 110 tonne/metre – 19.60 meter reach

The crane trucks with a lifting capacity of 110 ton/meter are equipped with an additional front outrigger, providing a full 360-degree working range. We also have a 10-ton spreader available for a wide variety of lifting tasks. These include lifting sheds, machinery, cooling units/air conditioners, containers, swimming pools, jacuzzis, roof tiles, dormers, solar panels, or serving as support for work at height.

For more information, read onor get in touch via our contactpage.

VCU Cooling & Ice Machines

We specialize in the cooling of both fish and the refrigerated storage areas and holds on fishing vessels. We also provide complete system installations and supply VCU Slurry Ice machines and VCU Flake Ice machines in various capacities.

VCU Flake ICE machine

Since 2004, we have specialized in ice machines, both slurry and flake ice systems. Our machines are installed on fishing vessels as well as at fish processing facilities.

Our flake ice machines are equipped with a vertical ice maker made entirely of stainless steel (SS-316) and feature a stationary drum. The advantage of a stationary drum is that the refrigerant cannot leak through the seals. As standard, the ice maker is also suitable for producing flake ice from seawater. The hardness of the ice can be adjusted by adding salt to the water. For this purpose, a special salt mixing pump and reservoir can be supplied.

VCU Flake Ice machines are available with capacities ranging from 500 kg up to 60 tons per day.

VCU Slurry Ice Machine

We supply VCU Slurry Ice machines in various capacities and can also provide full system installation. VCU’s Slurry Ice consists of a mixture of microscopic ice crystals. These slurry ice crystals are extremely small, just 5 microns (or 0.005 mm) in size. They completely surround the product, leaving no air between the product and the slurry ice. This results in maximum surface contact with the product to be cooled.
The outcome is the fastest possible transfer of cold, instantly chilling the product to its core. This process inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria and slows down chemical reactions, significantly extending the product’s shelf life.

For more information, send us an e-mail or get in touch via the contactpagina.

Technical service

The VCU TCD machine factory specializes in providing technical service and carrying out repairs, overhauls, (large-scale) conversions, outfitting, and new construction of all types of vessels.

For more information, send us an email or get in touch via the contact page.

 

Machine factory

Your partner in high-quality construction work

At VCU TCD, we have an extensive and modern machinery fleet, equipped with (CNC) lathes and milling machines, press brakes and shears, plate rollers, MIG, MAG, and TIG welding equipment, and a waterjet cutting machine. Our fully equipped machine factory is the place for all your steel, stainless steel, and aluminum construction work. With our advanced technology and craftsmanship, we deliver tailor-made solutions of the highest quality.

  • Waterjet cutting
  • Shearing
  • Bending
  • Rolling
  • Drilling and tapping
  • Welding
  • Assembling

For more information, send us an e-mail or get in touch via the contactpagina.

Generator sets

Custom container solutions and enclosures for generator sets

VCU TCD BV can supply custom-made container solutions and enclosures for generator sets worldwide. If desired, these solutions can also be manufactured with noise reduction. They can be produced in a modular format.

Collaboration with Piet Brouwer Power Solutions BV

VCU TCD BV collaborates with our partner Piet Brouwer Power Solutions BV for the following applications:

  • Backup system for the public power grid
  • Industrial emergency power supply
  • Temporary power supply
  • Power supply for large events
  • Power supply for offshore and maritime applications.

For more information, send us an e-mail or get in touch via the contactpagina.

Industrial warehouse

At VCU TCD, you will find a wide range of stainless steel and steel fasteners, as well as maritime-related technical products.

For more information, send us an email or contact us via the contact page.

Industrial steel wire

VCU Maritime is a leading global supplier of steel wire. Thanks to our direct collaboration with manufacturers, we are able to design and produce both standard and highly specialized, complex steel wire solutions. Whether you require conventional wire or a customized specification, we offer a wide range of possibilities to meet your needs

Finishing options

We supply steel wire ropes with a variety of end terminations of your choice. Options include splicing, clamping, socketing, or tip welding. In addition, we offer a complete range of related accessories, such as hardware, shackles, turnbuckles, sockets, and thimbles, ensuring we can meet all your needs.

Stainless steel wire for a seamless transition

In the Netherlands, stainless steel wire AISI316 is used for seamless transitions in bridges and viaducts. This wire features a 1×19 construction, providing maximum stiffness. For protection, the wires are wrapped with Denso tape and sealed with heat-shrink tubing, offering a durable and reliable solution for structural challenges.

For more information, send us an e-mail or get in touch via the contactpagina.

 

 

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10 July 2025

Urk has gained 22 sailors and 17 skippers. During a festive graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 5, students from Firda’s inland shipping program received their well-deserved diplomas.

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Supply and installation of the VCU CatchProcessing system

9 July 2025

VCU has been awarded the contract to supply and install a complete VCU CatchProcessing System on board two new trawlers being built by Parkol Marine Engineering. These vessels are commissioned by Lockers Trawlers, a joint venture of UK Fisheries.

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Chains and shackles back in stock

25 June 2025

Good news for everyone in the maritime sector: our chains and shakles are fully available again! Thanks to replenished stock and adjusted purchasing, we can now offer these products at significantly sharper prices.

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Colleague speaks: Theun de Rooij about his work at VCU Safetycentre

24 June 2025

At VCU, we believe that people make the difference. Our colleagues are the strength of our organization. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to the people behind VCU. In this edition, Theun de Rooij shares his experience working at the Safetycentre and what it means to contribute to safety in the maritime sector.

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VCU appoints Vest-El as official dealer for Denmark for the VCU CatchManagement system

16 June 2025

Starting June 2025, VCU will collaborate with Vest-El as the official dealer in Denmark for the CatchManagement system.

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New squid net from VCU increases catch area by 30%

16 June 2025

VCU Maritime has developed an innovative squid net that opens up to 30% higher than traditional nets. The design is applicable to various net configurations and suitable as an upgrade for existing nets. The first net has been produced and is ready for deployment in the upcoming squid season.

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VCU Maritime delivers swimming pools safely to their destination

16 June 2025

VCU Maritime handles the exceptional transport of wide swimming pools up to 4 meters for AJ Pool Service. Thanks to special permits, escort by NL Exceptioneel, and our own truck-mounted cranes with a capacity of up to 110 ton/meter, the transport is safe, efficient, and fully compliant with regulations.