ZWIJNDRECHT, the Netherlands, 6 March 2026 – Following its press release of 27 January 2026, Royal Van Leeuwen announces that it has successfully completed the acquisition of C+R HYDRAULICS GmbH.
All necessary approvals from relevant regulatory authorities have been received for the closing of the transaction. The addition of C+R HYDRAULICS GmbH to the Van Leeuwen network strengthens Van Leeuwen’s position in the fluid power market and enhances its role as a leading distributor of pipe and tube materials in Europe.
As of 5 March 2026, the company has become part of Royal Van Leeuwen. It will continue to operate under the name C+R HYDRAULICS GmbH.
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Royal Van Leeuwen is an international distribution company specializing in steel pipes, and pipe and tube applications. The family-owned company, with its head office in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands, was founded in 1924 and is active in virtually all industrial sectors. The company has 70 branches spread across 32 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America. Van Leeuwen’s 2,250 employees have specialist knowledge of sourcing, processing, project management, logistics and stock planning and work closely together with customers in its markets. The combination of global logistics and knowledge of products and customer applications makes Van Leeuwen a leading company in its markets.
Royal Van Leeuwen, Manager Corporate Communications, Ingrid den Hartog
E: cc@vanleeuwen.com, T: +31 78 625 23 32, M: +31 6 23 14 71 18
