Groningen Airport Eelde signs contract with Ziegler for fire vehicle upgrade

Ziegler has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply three Z6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to Groningen Airport Eelde in the Netherlands.

According to Ziegler, the agreement was signed on 17 April 2025 with the Airport Fire Service of Groningen Airport Eelde (GAE) following a competitive Europe-wide tender process.

The vehicles are expected to be delivered by the end of 2026.

Fire station upgrade prompted new vehicle procurement

The Airport Fire Service at Groningen Airport Eelde relocated to a new facility in 2023, directly at the airport site.

Ziegler reported that the existing fire engines were becoming increasingly difficult to maintain due to their age, with spare parts becoming harder to obtain.

It stated that the replacement of the vehicles was necessary to maintain the operational capacity of the fire service.

New vehicles to improve efficiency and environmental performance

Rob van den Bergh, Manager Airport Operations at GAE, said the new vehicles were expected to improve environmental and operational standards at the airport.

Van den Bergh said: “We are delighted to be working with Ziegler and to have signed this contract. The new vehicles are significantly more environmentally friendly and efficient than the previous ones – something we attach great importance to at our airport. We are really looking forward to the new vehicles!”

According to Ziegler, the Z6 ARFF vehicles are built with updated systems that meet international safety standards.

Contract reflects regional link between Ziegler and airport

The vehicles will be delivered by Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V., a division based in the Netherlands.

Mélarno Kraan, Account Manager at Ziegler, commented on the local importance of the agreement.

Kraan said: “It fills us with particular pride to be able to realise this order for the airport in our home region. Our tried-and-tested Z-Class vehicles are equipped with the latest technology and fulfil all internationally applicable safety standards. In future, they will make an essential contribution to safety at Groningen Airport Eelde. We look forward to a successful collaboration”

Ziegler awarded contract to deliver Z6 rescue vehicles to Groningen Airport Eelde: Summary

Ziegler signed a contract with Groningen Airport Eelde on 17 April 2025.

The contract covers the supply of three Z6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles.

Ziegler was selected following a Europe-wide procurement process.

The existing vehicles at the airport had become increasingly difficult to maintain.

The new vehicles will be delivered by the end of 2026.

The vehicles will replace older models at the airport’s new fire station, which opened in 2023.

Rob van den Bergh, Manager Airport Operations GAE, said the new vehicles will improve environmental efficiency.

Mélarno Kraan, Account Manager at Ziegler, said the company is proud to deliver the vehicles to a regional airport.

The Z6 vehicles meet international safety standards.

The delivery is expected to improve operational readiness at the airport.