Boker s.a de c.v.

What Boker s.a de c.v. does

Boker s.a de c.v., operating as Ferretería Casa Boker, is a family-owned hardware retailer based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The company was founded in 1865 and traces its lineage to the German Böker brand whose knife-making history dates to 1614. It sells professional-grade knives (Böker brand), hand tools, hardware, and cable staplers (Arrow brand) to professional tradespeople, general consumers, and wholesale buyers. The business operates a single physical retail location in Mexico City combined with a wholesale division and an online store ("Tienda en línea"), giving it a small but multi-channel distribution footprint within Mexico.

The business model combines traditional brick-and-mortar retail with wholesale distribution and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Pricing is not disclosed publicly; revenue mechanics rely on margin-based reselling of imported Böker and Arrow inventory across the three channels. No information is available on transaction volume, average order value, or customer acquisition cost. The firmographic data indicates a very small headcount (approximately 8 employees), consistent with a single-store family operation.

There is no disclosed evidence of technology infrastructure beyond a basic e-commerce storefront, no partnerships beyond the existing brand distribution relationships with Böker and Arrow, no funding activity, and no M&A or inorganic growth signals. The company presents itself as a legacy four-generation operation focused on product continuity and brand heritage rather than scale or technology-driven expansion.

Name

Boker s.a de c.v.

Legal name

Boker s.a de c.v.

Website

https://boker.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boker s.a de c.v. (Ferretería Casa Boker) is a family-owned Mexico City hardware retailer, founded 1865, selling Böker-brand knives, tools, and Arrow cable staplers to tradespeople, consumers, and wholesale buyers via one retail store, an online shop, and a wholesale division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hardware Retail

NAICS

General Merchandise Retailers (455)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Hardware retail
• Professional knives
• Cutting tools
• Wholesale hardware
• Hand tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Boker s.a de c.v. (Ferretería Casa Boker) is a traditional hardware retailer and wholesaler established in Mexico City in 1865, selling professional and consumer-grade knives, cutting tools, and hardware from premium international brands including Böker Messer, Magnum by Böker, Arrow, and Steirer Eisen. The company distributes its catalog through three channels: a flagship physical retail store in Mexico City's historic center, an online store (tienda en línea), and a heritage wholesale division (mayoreo) serving contractors, tradespeople, and businesses.

Product overview

Boker s.a de c.v. operates as a traditional hardware store (Ferretería Casa Boker) in Mexico City, offering a curated selection of knives and tools. The product portfolio centers on the Böker brand family, including straight razors, tactical rescue knives, craft knives, folding knives, and hunting/outdoor knives. Additional product lines include the Magnum by Böker pocket knife series and Arrow-branded cable stapling tools. The company also offers wholesale sales services alongside its retail and online store operations.

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Products and services

• Straight Razor (Navaja libre para afeitar) High-quality straight razor from the Böker Messer factory, part of the Classic line of shaving razors distributed through Casa Boker.
• Rescue Knife (Navaja de rescate) Tactical rescue knife with Tanto 440 steel blade, non-reflective camo finish, G10 stainless steel handle with belt cutter, glass breaker, and pocket clip, distributed under the Arbolito line.
• Craft Knife (Navaja para manualidades) Magnum by Böker pocket knife from the master craftsman series, designed for craftsmen seeking a solid, reliable knife at an affordable working price.
• Folding Knife (Navaja plegable) Modern folding knife (Haddock) designed by Danish knife maker Jens Ansø, featuring G10 contoured front scale, 3mm titanium backplate, N690 cobalt blade, framelock, and reversible clip.
• Hunting and Outdoor Knife (Cuchillo Arbolito) Professional hunting and outdoor knife with powerful blade and elegant lines, designed by Armin Stütz from Steirer Eisen in cooperation with professional gamekeepers.
• Low-Voltage Cable Staple Gun (Engrapadora para cables T-25) Professional low-voltage wire and cable staple gun for low-voltage wiring, thermostats, doorbells, garage door openers, and alarm systems, distributed under the Arrow brand, compatible with Arrow staples 256, 257, and 259.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Milwaukee Tool: Professional-grade power tool, hand tool, and accessory manufacturer widely distributed through Mexican retailers. Comparable as a premium tools brand whose products compete in many of the same categories Casa Boker stocks for professional users.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Global manufacturer of hand tools, power tools, and hardware accessories (Stanley, DeWalt, Black & Decker, Craftsman). Comparable as one of the upstream brands whose tools and hardware compete in the same product categories Casa Boker distributes in Mexico.
• Bosch Power Tools: Global manufacturer of power tools, accessories, and measuring tools with active sales operations in Mexico. Comparable as a supplier of premium professional-grade tools in overlapping product categories (cutting, fastening) sold through Mexican distribution channels.
• Snap-on: Global manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade tools and equipment sold primarily to mechanics and industrial professionals. Comparable because it serves the same professional tradesperson segment with premium specialty tools via direct and franchise distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: US-headquartered distributor of industrial and construction supplies with growing Mexico presence, serving B2B buyers with fasteners, tools, and consumables. Comparable as a B2B industrial supplies wholesaler in the broader tools/hardware category.
• Grainger: Global industrial supply distributor offering tools, hardware, and maintenance products primarily to B2B customers. Comparable through its industrial tools and supplies wholesale model targeting professional buyers, similar to Casa Boker's Mayoreo division.
• Lowe's Mexico: Mexican operations of the US home improvement giant, selling tools, hardware, and home goods through retail stores and e-commerce. Comparable as a large-format competitor in the same Mexican tool/hardware category serving professionals and consumers.
• Home Depot Mexico: The largest home improvement and hardware retail chain in Mexico, operating dozens of stores nationwide. Comparable because it sells overlapping categories (tools, hardware, specialty items) to overlapping customers (professional contractors and consumers) in the same Mexican market.

Direct peers

• Würth Mexico: Mexican subsidiary of Würth Group, a global leader in B2B distribution of fasteners, tools, and industrial consumables. Comparable because it operates a B2B/wholesale-led model selling professional-grade tools and hardware to tradespeople and contractors in Mexico.
• Truper: Mexico-based manufacturer and distributor of hand tools, power tool accessories, and hardware with extensive wholesale and retail distribution. Comparable as a Mexican tool/hardware specialist serving both professional tradespeople and consumers across multiple sales channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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