Voets & Donkers Koeltechniek
Industrial refrigeration and air handling systems specialist.
Voets & Donkers is a Dutch company specializing in the development, production, and installation of industrial cooling and air treatment systems. Founded in 1963, the company has extensive experience in serving various sectors, including dairy and food processing, pharmaceuticals, horticulture, and warehousing. The business provides custom, engineered solutions for both large multinational corporations and smaller sole proprietorships, focusing on quality, reliability, and sustainability.
The company's core offerings include industrial refrigeration installations, air treatment systems, freezer cells, and solutions for cheese maturation. It emphasizes the use of natural refrigerants where possible. Voets & Donkers operates its own workshop for modular construction and engineering, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. It also provides 24/7 maintenance and repair services through its dedicated technical service unit, VND Technical Services.
The company was founded when Marc Voets, son of one of the original founders of Gebr. Voets, decided to take over the business and partnered with Peter Donkers. They expanded the company from 7 to over 50 employees, developing an international presence. In August 2025, Voets & Donkers, along with its service branch VND Technical Services, was acquired by SPIE, a European leader in multi-technical services. This acquisition was a strategic move for SPIE to bolster its expertise in industrial refrigeration, HVAC, and process equipment engineering, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical markets. At the time of the acquisition, Voets & Donkers had 69 permanent employees and generated a turnover of €30 million in 2024.
Keywords: industrial refrigeration, air treatment systems, cooling technology, food processing cooling, pharmaceutical cooling, air handling, cheese maturation, high-care conditions, natural refrigerants, custom cooling solutions, process cooling, cold storage, freezer cells, HVAC, industrial automation, sustainable cooling, heat recovery, climate control, technical installation, engineering, VND Technical Services