Gilbert De Clercq Signs Belgium's First Windrose WH13 Purchase Agreement

On May 17, 2026, Windrose Technology Antwerp NV and Internationaal Transport Gilbert De Clercq NV signed a Vehicle Purchase Agreement for one Windrose WH13 Long Range All-Electric Truck — the first Windrose truck purchase agreement executed in Belgium.

The relationship began in 2024 when Gilbert De Clercq (GDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Windrose to evaluate the WH13 for their international transport operations. The MOU covered an initial test phase in 2024–2025, giving GDC's drivers and fleet managers hands-on experience with the truck across real long-haul routes before any commercial commitment was made.

Following the test phase, a second-phase MOU extended the evaluation to commercial routes, assessing integration with GDC's existing fleet management tools and Belgian regulatory requirements including DIV registration. Satisfied with the results, GDC moved to a full purchase in 2026.

The WH13 delivered to GDC features Platform Science on-board computer integration, enabling seamless fleet telematics and route optimisation through GDC's existing management platform. The truck is covered by Windrose's 5-year / 600,000 km warranty and is priced under the company's diesel-parity model — a per-kilometre fee structure designed to match the total cost of diesel transport from day one, with pricing linked to the Belgian Viapass zero-emission exemption benefit.

Alongside the purchase, GDC has committed to becoming an authorised Level 3 Windrose service centre at their Temse facility on Kapelanielaan. A Level 3 service centre is qualified to perform drivetrain, battery, and high-voltage system servicing — the highest level of technical authorisation in Windrose's European service network — strengthening workshop capacity for Belgian and regional customers.

The agreement marks a significant milestone for Windrose's growth in Belgium: a customer who evaluated the truck rigorously over two years before signing, and who will simultaneously serve the local fleet as an authorised service partner.