Kiener + Wittlin

What Kiener + Wittlin does

Kiener + Wittlin (kiener + wittlin ag) is a privately held Swiss wholesale distributor of fastening technology and ERREX modular steel shelving systems, headquartered in Münchenbuchsee, Canton of Bern. Founded in 1905 and operating continuously for over 120 years, the company maintains a catalog of more than 80,000 articles covering norm and standard parts (DIN/ISO), direct-screw solutions, anchor technology (including MKT mechanical and chemical anchoring), riveting and press-fit technology, mounting technology, Lindapter clamping systems, HV assemblies per EN 14399-1, and the proprietary KW Riegel tunnel suspension system developed to OFROU specifications. It sells the ERREX shelving line through a dedicated platform, myregal.ch, for warehouse, office, and residential applications.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining 8 regional sales offices (covering Bern/Wallis, Aargau/Zürich, Basel, Zentralschweiz/Tessin, Westschweiz Nord, Westschweiz Süd, and Nordostschweiz), inside-sales support, and an e-commerce online shop built on the Opacc EnterpriseShop platform. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales with quote-based and unit pricing, supplemented by professional services (custom cutting, custom packaging, special-parts sourcing) and a recurring C-parts management (CTM) program that includes Kanban/scanner deployment and annual system reviews. Customer segments are three Swiss B2B verticals — industry, construction, and trade/craftsmanship — served through both enterprise field-sales relationships and transactional SMB e-commerce orders. Differentiators are its 120-year Swiss brand, ISO 9001:2015 certification, breadth of premium-brand partnerships (Lindapter, MKT, Nord-Lock, HEICO), in-house custom cutting center, and Swiss Federal Equal Pay certification.

Leadership is a compact executive team headed by CEO Roland Kunz, with CFO/Head of Services Marcel Schumacher, CSO/Head of Supply Chain Salvatore Puleio, and HR Director Marita Moser, supported by product managers, technical consultants, and regional sales staff. The company is geographically and operationally 100% Swiss, family-/founder-controlled based on absence of disclosed outside investors, and operates without subsidiaries or disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Kiener + Wittlin

Legal name

kiener + wittlin ag

Website

https://kiener-wittlin.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kiener + Wittlin is a Swiss wholesale distributor, founded 1905, selling fastening technology and ERREX shelving systems to industry, construction, and trade customers across Switzerland via 8 regional offices and an e-commerce shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371), Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIADAC

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Improvement & Hardware Retail

Keywords

• Fastening technology wholesale
• Industrial fastener distribution
• Modular shelving systems
• Construction fastening products
• C-parts management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Münchenbuchsee

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fastening Technology: Revenue generated from the sale of fastening technology products including norm parts, special parts, direct screws, anchor technology, riveting, assembly technology, and Lindapter systems. The company offers over 80,000 articles across these categories.
2. Product Sales - ERREX Shelf Systems: Revenue from modular steel shelving systems ERREX for warehouses, offices, and living spaces.
3. Custom Solutions Services: Services including custom parts, custom cutting, packaging, and technical consulting bundled with product offerings.
4. C-Parts Management (CTM): Ongoing supply and management of C-parts with regular contact and system reviews (annual CTM system review to adapt to current conditions and optimize), creating recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kiener + Wittlin is a Swiss wholesale distributor that supplies fastening technology (Befestigungstechnik) — including norm and standard parts, direct screw connections, anchor technology, riveting and press-fit solutions, assembly technology, and Lindapter/MKT connection and clamping systems — alongside its own ERREX modular steel shelving systems. The company offers more than 80,000 articles through a network of 8 regional sales offices and an online shop, complemented by C-parts management, custom cutting, special parts, packaging, and technical consulting services for industry, construction, and trades customers across Switzerland.

Product overview

Kiener + Wittlin is a Swiss wholesale distributor of fastening technology and ERREX shelving systems, operating an e-commerce platform offering over 80,000 articles. The core product is Befestigungstechnik (fastening technology) encompassing standardized DIN/ISO parts, direct screw connections, anchor technology (including MKT and proprietary solutions), Lindapter clamping systems, riveting and press-fit technology, and mounting technology. Supporting products include ERREX modular steel shelving systems, KW Riegel tunnel suspension systems, and HV assemblies per EN 14399-1. Services complement the product portfolio including C-Teile-Management (C-parts management), special parts customization, custom cutting, packaging, and technical consulting. The company serves industry, construction, and trades through a network of regional sales offices across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ERREX: Racking and shelving systems for warehouses, offices, and living spaces
• KW Riegel
• KW Riegel

Products and services

• Befestigungstechnik (Fastening Technology) Comprehensive line of standard and special fasteners including screws, nuts, bolts, washers, anchors, mounting technology, and clamping systems for industrial, construction, and trade customers in Switzerland.
• ERREX Regalsysteme (ERREX Shelf Systems) Modular steel shelving systems offering versatile and durable storage solutions for warehouses, offices, and living spaces, with flexible extension capabilities.
• KW Riegel Tunnel Suspension System Vertical suspension system providing controllable, durable, and standards-compliant fixation for intermediate ceilings and infrastructure elements in tunnel construction, built to OFROU specifications.
• Norm- und Standardteile (Norm and Standard Parts) Standardized fasteners conforming to DIN and ISO standards, including hexagon screws, nuts, wood screws, and sheet metal screws for general industrial, construction, and trade use.
• Lindapter Verbindungs- und Klemmsysteme Lindapter connection and clamping systems for steel construction offering a quick-assembly alternative to drilling or welding, with associated cost reduction.
• MKT Befestigungstechnik MKT anchoring technology for concrete and heavy-duty fixations, including mechanical anchors, chemical fastening systems, and injection mortar with certified quality and load capacity.
• HV-Garnituren (HV Assemblies) per EN 14399-1 High-resistance pre-stressed bolt assemblies conforming to EN 14399-1 for structural steel connections, with certified components and full traceability for standards-compliant construction projects.
• C-Teile-Management (CTM) Comprehensive C-parts management service ensuring maximum supply security through comfortable ordering and logistics processes, ranging from classic Kanban with multiple containers to scanner-based solutions and annual system reviews.
• Zuschnitte (Custom Cutting) In-house custom cutting service for threaded rods, studs, and fastening elements cut precisely to customer specifications with short delivery times.
• Sonderteile (Special Parts) Custom special parts and tailored fastening solutions for specific requirements, including special dimensions, materials, and project-specific adaptations in fastening technology and steel construction.
• Konfektionierung (Packaging) Custom packaging and assembly service delivering products clearly packaged and ready for immediate use on the customer's line or job site.
• Technische Beratung (Technical Consulting) Technical consulting services helping customers select appropriate fastening solutions from planning through sizing to implementation, with personal support from regional sales offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80,000 articles available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Opacc (Opacc EnterpriseShop)coreTechnology or IntegrationOpacc EnterpriseShop is used as the e-commerce platform for kiener + wittlin's online shop. The partnership enables the company's digital sales channel with integrated product catalog, ordering, and customer account management capabilities.
• LindaptermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKiener + wittlin is a distributor of Lindapter connection and clamping systems for steel structures. They offer the full Lindapter product range including Hollo-Bolt, and provide downloads of Lindapter catalogs and technical documentation.
• MKT (MKT Meterverschluss GmbH)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKiener + wittlin distributes MKT fastening technology products including anchor systems, injection mortar, and mounting technology. They provide MKT calculation programs, CAD data, and technical documentation.
• Nord-LockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers and safety fastening solutions.
• HEICO (HEICO-LOCK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of HEICO-LOCK wedge-locking washers for safety fastening applications.
• ERREX (myregal.ch)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERREX is kiener + wittlin's own brand/product line for modular steel shelf systems. Distributed through dedicated platform myregal.ch.
• OFROU (Federal Roads Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KW Riegel tunnel suspension system is developed based on OFROU (Federal Roads Office) technical manual specifications for road infrastructure.
• Other Brands (Lunado, Fixi, CELO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of additional brands including Lunado, Fixi, and CELO for specialized fastening solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bossard Holding AG: Swiss-listed fastening technology specialist with global operations. Directly comparable product categories (bolts, screws, anchors, Lindapter-style connections), shared Swiss customer base, and overlapping C-parts management services make Bossard the most direct peer to Kiener + Wittlin.
• F. Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG: One of Europe's largest fastener wholesalers, based in Hamburg. Comparable business model (B2B wholesale of screws, bolts, anchors, and fastening accessories) and similar reliance on technical consulting and broad SKU coverage.
• Berner Group: European direct-sales industrial distributor of fasteners, tools, and chemicals to trade and construction customers. Highly comparable go-to-market model and overlapping product categories with Kiener + Wittlin.
• Hahn+Kolb Werkzeuge GmbH: German industrial supplier of tools, fasteners, and C-parts to trade and industrial customers. Comparable wholesale-plus-technical-consulting model and overlapping product categories.
• KVT-Fastening (Bossard Group): Subsidiary of Bossard focused on specialty fastening solutions and engineering services. Comparable niche positioning in engineered fastening and similar customer overlap with Kiener + Wittlin.
• Würth Industrie Schweiz: Swiss arm of Würth Industrie serving industrial customers with C-parts management and vendor-managed inventory. Directly comparable CTM-style service offering and industrial customer base within Switzerland.

Broad incumbents

• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned global leader in fasteners, tools, and C-parts distribution. Comparable product range, similar direct-sales distribution model, and significant Swiss presence through Würth Schweiz make it the closest broad incumbent peer.
• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-based global manufacturer and direct seller of tools, anchors, and fastening systems for construction. Overlaps with Kiener + Wittlin's anchor and direct-screw categories, but Hilti owns the manufacturing IP and operates at much larger scale.
• Fischer Group (fischerwerke): German manufacturer of anchoring, screw, and fixing systems distributed in Switzerland via partners. Highly relevant as a brand peer to MKT (which K+W also distributes) and for the anchor technology category.
• MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Large US MRO industrial distributor with broad fastening, tool, and shop-supply offering. Thematically relevant as a scale benchmark for industrial supply distribution, though geographic overlap is limited.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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