VDL Bova
VDL Bova is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in the production of luxury coaches and buses. It operates as a subsidiary of the VDL Groep and maintains its primary production and design facilities within the Netherlands.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Valkenswaard
Founded
1878
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
VDL Groep
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1931
Foundation of Bova
Jacobus de Lepper founded the company in Valkenswaard as a coachbuilding workshop.
2003
Acquisition by VDL
VDL Groep acquired Bova, integrating it into its bus and coach division.
2010
Brand integration
The Bova brand was phased out in favor of the unified VDL Bus & Coach brand identity.