Kanon and Van Bilsen: A Strong Partnership

Excellence in Partnership

For over 40 years, Kanon Loading Equipment and Van Bilsen Group have built a partnership as strong as steel. Their collaboration ensures high-quality loading arms and machining solutions by combining technical expertise with a commitment to excellence. As a top machining specialist in the Netherlands, Van Bilsen Group operates from two locations in Ermelo, featuring three business units focused on precision turning and milling.

Operating from Kanon’s former Tolweg facility, Van Bilsen provides machining, assembly, and logistics solutions. With their advanced capabilities, they play a crucial role in ensuring that every component meets the highest quality standards.

Decades of Collaboration

Enhancing Loading Arms

One of their standout projects is the six-inch TLA loading arm. To support this, Van Bilsen manufactures custom swivels for Kanon, offering over 2,000 variations. Each component undergoes rigorous testing to guarantee performance and durability.

Designed to withstand extreme conditions, these swivels ensure long-term reliability in the field. Furthermore, early involvement in the design process helps reduce risks and improve efficiency. This close collaboration, from concept to final production, results in high-performance loading arms that set new industry benchmarks.

A partnership built on trust

What makes this collaboration unique is not only technical expertise but also deep-rooted trust. Rather than relying on lengthy contracts, both companies operate on a shared understanding and commitment to success. As Pim van Bilsen puts it, “We can’t do without each other.”

By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, Kanon Loading Equipment and Van Bilsen Group demonstrate that strong partnerships drive long-term success.