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Mabo Group

Mabo Lifting is the reference in space-saving forklifts and smart logistics solutions. Thanks to strong brands and a one-stop-shop approach, Mabo helps companies work more efficiently, today and tomorrow.


Mabo Group is a Belgian-Dutch specialist in forklifts and logistics automation. The company distributes high-quality, space-saving forklifts through long-term partnerships with Moffett, Combilift, and Innolift, and holds exclusive import rights for Belgium and the Netherlands.

In addition, through Mabo E&A, the group designs and manufactures advanced automated guided vehicles (AGVs), components, custom-built machines (with or without driver), and complete warehouse automation solutions. Efficiency, safety, and reliability are central to every solution.

With Mabo Lifting, the group has become a leading player in smart forklift solutions. Under the leadership of Maarten and Bram Mariën-Bouwens, Mabo Group focuses on a broad range of specialized trucks and automated applications, supported by a solution-oriented sales approach, strong technical support, and a one-stop-shop ambition.


With Sofindev, we found the ideal partner. They act as a sounding board and support us with advice and guidance on our most important strategic challenges.
Bram & Maarten Mariën-Bouwens Managing Directors - Mabo Group

To support the next phase of growth, the Mariën-Bouwens family was looking for a complementary partner with clear added value, which they found in Sofindev. In 2019, Sofindev acquired a significant stake in Mabo Group (then still Mabo-Lifting) with the aim of supporting the company’s continued expansion.

In September 2019, the Dutch company Mabo-Lifting Nederland was acquired, and the sister company Mabo E&A was also integrated into the group. This marked the beginning of a broader growth trajectory supported by Sofindev’s strategic expertise and investment capabilities.

The experts who made this participation possible

Eric Van Droogenbroeck

Managing Partner

Sven Vandewiele

Investment Director

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