
Sales, repair and maintenance of forklifts and cleaning machines in Solingen

Bente & Boltong GmbH Industriefahrzeuge
Solingen (42719), North Rhine-WestphaliaNew on Amplifa
About Bente & Boltong GmbH
Bente & Boltong GmbH Industriefahrzeuge was founded in 2008 in Solingen and specializes in the sale, repair and maintenance of forklifts and cleaning machines. The range includes new and used forklifts – according to the industry entry, over 100 vehicles – as well as sweepers and the procurement of spare and accessory parts from numerous manufacturers. Repairs to steering, the drive section, and engine and gearboxes are carried out in the company's own workshop in Solingen-Höhscheid; service work is also performed on-site at the customer's premises. The range of services includes safety inspections in accordance with DGUV V. 68, insulation tests in accordance with DGUV V. 3, CO exhaust gas tests for LPG forklifts in accordance with DGUV V. 79, as well as battery and tyre service. Customers range from small businesses with a single forklift to large companies with extensive fleets. Sole owner and managing director Volker Boltong brings around 40 years of industry experience.
- Site
- Solingen
- Processes
- Forklift repair (steering, drive section, engine and gearbox overhaul), Maintenance service for forklifts and industrial trucks (electric, diesel and LPG forklifts), Safety inspections in accordance with DGUV V. 68, Insulation tests in accordance with DGUV V. 3, CO exhaust gas tests for LPG forklifts in accordance with DGUV V. 79, Spare parts service/spare and accessory parts procurement for forklifts and cleaning machines, Tyre service, Emergency service/damage assessment on site with replacement machine and collection/delivery
- Materials
- Safety inspection of industrial trucks, Insulation test, CO exhaust gas test, Battery insulation test, Battery overhaul, Charger testing
- Certificates
- DGUV V. 68, DGUV V. 3, DGUV V. 79
- Founded
- 2008
- 01
Procurement and sale of new and used forklifts as well as sweepers
- 02
Spare and accessory parts procurement
- 03
Workshop service: repair and maintenance
- 04
Inspection and safety services in accordance with DGUV regulations
- 05
On-site emergency service with collection, replacement machine and delivery
Services and test standards
Safety inspection of industrial trucks
Regular safety inspection to maintain the operational readiness of the vehicles.
Insulation test
Testing of electrical systems and equipment, especially on electric forklifts.
CO exhaust gas test
Exhaust gas test for LPG forklifts.
Battery insulation test
Insulation test of traction batteries as part of the battery service.
Battery overhaul
Overhaul of batteries including on-site installation and disposal of old batteries.
Charger testing
DGUV V3 testing of chargers in accordance with DIN VDE 701/702.
Location

Solingen
DEHead office, workshop and sales
- Materials
- Electric, diesel and LPG forklifts
- Service vehicles for on-site deployments
- Workshop for engine and gearbox overhaul
Services

Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift repair (steering, drive section, engine and gearbox overhaul)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance service for forklifts and industrial trucks (electric, diesel and LPG forklifts)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Safety inspections in accordance with DGUV V. 68Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Insulation tests in accordance with DGUV V. 3Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| CO exhaust gas tests for LPG forklifts in accordance with DGUV V. 79Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spare parts service/spare and accessory parts procurement for forklifts and cleaning machinesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tyre serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emergency service/damage assessment on site with replacement machine and collection/deliveryAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Standards
The service technicians are trained, among other things, as high-voltage mechatronics technicians at a Linde dealer and as UVV-qualified persons. Inspections are carried out in accordance with DGUV V. 68, DGUV V. 3, DGUV V. 79 as well as the relevant DIN standards for batteries and chargers.
| Evidence | Solingen |
|---|---|
| DGUV V. 68 | |
| DGUV V. 3 | |
| DGUV V. 79 |
History
- 2008
Foundation of Bente & Boltong GmbH on 18.07.2008; registration HRB 21249, Amtsgericht Wuppertal
- 2018
Stefan Bente leaves the management (18.11.2018)
- 2026
Arijan Diana becomes managing director (08.04.2026)