What Lecot does

Lecot NV is a Belgian trade wholesaler and specialty retailer founded in 1888, headquartered in Heule, Belgium, serving construction professionals across Belgium and the Netherlands. The company operates an omnichannel model combining a nationwide physical branch network with the Lecot.shop e-commerce platform, offering professional tools, construction hardware, electronic security hardware, interior and furniture fittings, fasteners and chemicals, white goods, personal protective equipment, welding equipment, garden tools, and electrical installation materials. Customers include professional builders, contractors, window and door installers, cabinetmakers and furniture makers, and DIY enthusiasts, with the primary segment being construction professionals requiring reliable, expert-curated assortments and rapid fulfillment.

The company extends beyond pure distribution into adjacent service and manufacturing offerings: Lecot Fleet provides equipment rental, Lecot Connect offers machine-park management software, Optimont and Protecta deliver window/door installation and automation/security services, and made-to-order lines include Hettich AvanTech YOU custom drawers (configured online and delivered in 5 working days) and Made-in-Belgium custom roller shutters with standard Somfy motors and 5–7 year warranties. Exclusive brands and partnerships anchor differentiation, including the STROXX private label and core relationships with Hettich (custom drawer configurator), Renson (authorized Service Partner for sun protection screens), and Somfy (motor integration).

The revenue model is a mix of one-time hardware and custom-product sales, recurring equipment rental and management service fees, and project-based professional installation revenue. Pricing is account-based B2B with quote-driven rates, a €300 free-delivery threshold on online orders, and promotional cadence via monthly folders and Flash newsletters. Leadership comprises CEO Philippe De Veyt and Chairman Anne Santens; the company has pursued a measured consolidation strategy, acquiring Raedschelders in 2008 and Biermans Beheer in 2020, and continues to extend its branch footprint (e.g., new Oostmalle opening in March 2026).

Name

Lecot

Legal name

Lecot NV

Website

https://lecot.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lecot NV is a Belgian trade wholesaler (founded 1888) serving construction professionals across Belgium and the Netherlands through nationwide physical branches and the Lecot.shop e-commerce platform, offering professional tools, hardware, fasteners, custom drawers and shutters, equipment rental, and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Heule

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Tools Sales: Core revenue from selling professional-grade hardware, tools, construction fittings, fasteners, personal protective equipment, and related products through retail stores and e-commerce channels.
2. Custom Product Manufacturing: Revenue from made-to-order products including custom Hettich drawers (delivered within 5 working days) and custom shutters with Somfy motors, featuring 5-year warranties.
3. Equipment Rental (Lecot Fleet): Machine and equipment rental services providing flexible access to professional tools without capital expenditure for construction professionals.
4. Installation and Service: Professional installation services for screens, shutters, and building solutions, plus service partnerships for maintenance contracts (Renson Service Partner).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lecot is a Belgian specialty trade retailer and distributor selling professional-grade construction hardware, tools, fasteners, personal protective equipment, interior/furniture fittings, electrical supplies, and related building materials through a nationwide network of physical branches and the Lecot.shop e-commerce platform. The company complements this assortment with value-added services including made-to-order Hettich custom drawers (delivered within 5 working days), made-in-Belgium Somfy-motorized roller shutters, Renson sun protection screens with installation, equipment rental via Lecot Fleet, machine park management via Lecot Connect, and window/door installation via Optimont. Its exclusive private-label brand STROXX offers professional tools at competitive price-quality ratios.

Product overview

Lecot is a specialized trade retailer serving construction professionals across Belgium and the Netherlands, offering a multi-channel platform comprising physical store locations, Lecot.shop e-commerce, and dedicated service platforms. The product portfolio is organized around core categories including tools, construction hardware, electronic security hardware, interior/furniture hardware, fasteners/chemicals, white goods, personal protective equipment, welding, garden tools, and electrical products. The company operates own-brand (STROXX) and exclusive brand partnerships with Hettich (custom drawer systems via online configurator), Renson (sun protection screens as authorized service partner), and Somfy (shutter motors). Additional services include machine rental (Lecot Fleet), machine park management (Lecot Connect), door/window installation (Optimont), and automation/security (Protecta), plus custom-made shutters and drawers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STROXX: Exclusive quality brand of and by Lecot, offering the best price-quality ratio for professionals
• Lecot.shop
• Lecot Fleet
• Lecot Connect

Products and services

• STROXX Private Label Brand STROXX is Lecot's exclusive private-label brand offering professional-grade tools and equipment with a favorable price-quality ratio, positioned as the professional's choice over higher-priced alternatives.
• Construction Tools and Hardware Assortment

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom drawers delivered within 5 working days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• RensoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLecot is an authorized Renson Service Partner, serving as a premium distributor for Renson ventilation and sun shading products (screens, structural sun shading). Lecot offers professional installation services, after-sales service, and maintenance contracts for Renson products, including the Panovista Max which requires mandatory 5-year inspection.
• HettichcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for custom drawer solutions using Hettich AvanTech YOU system. Lecot offers an online 3D configurator enabling customers to design and order custom drawers with 5-day delivery. Products include Illumination LED drawer systems with integrated lighting, OrgaTray and OrgaStore organizational accessories.
• SomfykeyTechnology or IntegrationSomfy motors are standard equipment in Lecot's custom roller shutter offerings. All shutters come with Somfy motors and 5-year warranty (7 years for solar variants). Somfy automation enables smart control integration for sun shading and security applications.
• Building ShutterskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturing partner for custom roller shutters. All shutters are produced in Belgium (Made in Belgium) and shipped directly from production to customer without intermediaries. Partner provides Compurol online ordering platform for professional installers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Brico: Largest Belgian DIY and home improvement retail chain, overlapping with Lecot on hardware, tools, fasteners, and building materials sold through physical stores and e-commerce to pros and consumers.
• Hubo: Belgian hardware and home improvement chain with comparable product categories (tools, fasteners, building materials) and a similar mix of walk-in retail plus online ordering.
• Gamma: Dutch/Belgian home improvement chain (Intergamma group) selling tools, hardware, and building supplies; competes with Lecot across both consumer and small professional segments in Benelux.
• Praxis: Dutch home improvement and DIY chain with a similar omnichannel retail model, overlapping assortment in tools, fasteners, and building materials.
• Karwei: Dutch home improvement chain (Intergamma group) focused on DIY consumers and small contractors; comparable store-and-online proposition to Lecot's.
• Toolstation: Trade-focused tool and hardware retailer (Travis Perkins subsidiary) operating in Benelux with a click-and-collect and delivery model aimed at small contractors and tradespeople.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global leader in professional trade supply (fasteners, tools, chemicals) serving construction and tradespeople — overlapping customer segment with Lecot's professional builders but operating at much larger global scale.
• Travis Perkins: UK builders' merchant group supplying heavy-side and light-side building materials to construction professionals; comparable B2B trade model even if geography differs.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution: Major European distributor of building materials and solutions serving construction professionals through branded branches; comparable professional-channel focus even though broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hilti: Global premium power tools and consumables supplier with direct-to-pro sales, fleet management services, and equipment subscriptions — directly comparable to Lecot Fleet and professional-tool positioning even though Hilti is also a manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lecotraedschelders
• Facebookfacebook.com/LecotNV
• LinkedInbe.linkedin.com/company/nvlecot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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