ZIEGLER delivers three new Z6 Groningen Airport Eelde
On April 17th 2025, Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. and the Airport Fire Service of Groningen Airport Eelde (GAE) signed a contract for the delivery of three new Z6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles. Following a Europe-wide tendering process, Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. emerged as the favoured supplier.
Since 2023, GAE's airport fire service has been stationed in a new, modern fire station directly at the airport. The previous fire engines were increasingly maintenance-intensive due to their age, and the supply of spare parts was also becoming more and more difficult. A new procurement was therefore unavoidable. The delivery of the new Z6 vehicles will not only modernise the vehicle fleet, but also increase operational readiness and safety at the airport in the long term.
Rob van den Bergh, Manager Airport Operations GAE, explains:
“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!“
The Z-Class Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles are among the most successful of their kind in the world. They have proven themselves at numerous international airports with their powerful, user-friendly technology and uncompromising reliability.
Mélarno Kraan, Account Manager ZIEGLER, says:
“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“
