Pajo-Bolte

What Pajo-Bolte does

Pajo-Bolte A/S is a Danish B2B distributor specializing in industrial fasteners and C-parts — bolts, nuts, screws, washers, threaded rods, rivets, anchoring systems and construction hardware — serving the Danish construction, assembly and manufacturing industries. The company operates a single 8,000 sqm central warehouse in Hobro stocking more than 25,000 articles, with same-day dispatch, next-day delivery, fixed weekly routes, Click & Collect, express courier service, and a 24/7 emergency hotline. It also distributes the premium BUMAX stainless steel sub-brand and MKT, Goebel and Gesipa anchoring/riveting lines, and offers in-house cut-to-length threaded rod processing with chamfering and optional batch marking for traceability.

The business is differentiated less by product novelty — fasteners are largely a commodity category — and more by depth of stock, CE-marked structural bolting (EN 15048, EN 14399) documented for EN 1090 EXC1–EXC4 execution classes, and a suite of value-added C-parts services including VMI 2-bin Kanban, Easy-Label wireless one-touch reordering, barcode scanner reordering, EDI integration (EDIFACT D96A, OIOUBL, OIOXML), special packaging/kitting, and a product range review consultation. Customers transact through a registered-account B2B webshop or via a regional field sales team covering all of Denmark plus an export effort launched in 2019 toward the Nordic region.

Since March 2022, Pajo-Bolte has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden-based BUFAB Group, an international fastening conglomerate of 1,700 employees across 52 companies in 29 countries. In 2025, long-time family CEO Lars Johansen was succeeded by Morten Højen Larsen, marking the end of Johansen family stewardship. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales to industrial and construction customers, with pricing not publicly disclosed; the firm holds ISO 9001:2015, EcoVadis Platinum, and CBAM declarant credentials, signaling a focus on quality, sustainability, and EU regulatory continuity.

Name

Pajo-Bolte

Legal name

Pajo-Bolte A/S

Website

https://pajobolte.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pajo-Bolte A/S is a Danish B2B distributor of industrial fasteners and C-parts — bolts, nuts, screws, washers, threaded rods and anchors — serving the Danish construction, assembly and manufacturing industries from a 25,000-SKU warehouse in Hobro with same-day dispatch and VMI services, now operating as a subsidiary of Sweden's BUFAB Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobro

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: B2B distribution of fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, threaded rods, rivets, anchoring products) and construction hardware. Products sold in various materials (steel, stainless steel A2/A4, acid-resistant) and surface treatments (zinc-plated, hot-dip galvanized, etc.). Revenue generated from product sales to industrial, construction, and manufacturing customers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pajo-Bolte A/S is a Danish B2B distributor of industrial fasteners — bolts, screws, nuts, washers, threaded rods, rivets, anchoring products and construction hardware — stocking more than 25,000 different articles in an 8,000 sqm central warehouse in Hobro for same-day dispatch. The company supplies the Danish construction, assembly, and manufacturing industries and complements its product range with value-added services including CE-marked SB-bolte (EN 15048/EN 14399), custom cut-to-length threaded rods, VMI 2-bin Kanban, Easy-Label digital reordering, EDI integration, and a 24/7 emergency hotline.

Product overview

Pajo-Bolte A/S is a Danish fastener specialist (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, anchors, and industrial hardware) operating as a comprehensive product platform with extensive stock inventory and value-added services. The core product portfolio spans 13 main categories including Bolte & sætskruer (bolts/set screws), Møtrikker (nuts), Gevindstænger (threaded rods), Skiver (washers), Bolte m. indv. 6-kant (socket head cap screws), Skruer til Metal (metal screws), Skruer til Træ (wood screws), BUMAX Produkter (premium stainless steel sub-brand), Nitteteknik (riveting technology), Forankring (anchoring/MKT brand), Konstruktionsdele (construction parts), and Reoler & Sortimenter (shelving/assortments). The company stocks over 25,000 different articles in 8,000 sqm of warehouse space with same-day dispatch capability. Specialartikler (special custom articles) are developed and manufactured to customer specifications as an add-on service. Value-added services include same-day delivery, Click & Collect, express delivery, fixed weekly delivery, 24/7 emergency hotline, EDI integration (EDIFACT/OIOUBL/OIOXML), VMI 2-kasse Kanban solutions, Easy-Label digital ordering, barcode scanner solutions, custom cut-to-length workshop, special packaging and kitting, and product range consultation. The company became part of Swedish BUFAB Group (52 companies, 29 countries) in March 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bolte & sætskruer (Bolts & Set Screws) Comprehensive range of bolts and set screws including partial thread bolts (ISO 4014/DIN 931), full thread screws (ISO 4017/DIN 933), CE-marked SB bolts for structural applications (EN 15048), structural bolts for steel constructions (EN 14399), flange bolts, metric fine thread, and inch-size UNC/UNF bolts, available in steel grades 4.6 to 12.9, stainless A2/A4, and various surface treatments. For Danish construction, steel structure fabrication, and manufacturing industries.
• Møtrikker (Nuts) Extensive selection of nuts including standard nuts (DIN 934, ISO 4032), lock nuts (DIN 985), cap nuts (DIN 1587), jam nuts, flange nuts (DIN 6923), high nuts (DIN 6334), eye nuts (DIN 582), weld nuts, CE-marked structural nuts (EN 14399), trapezoidal nuts, wing nuts and special nuts, in various materials and finishes.
• Gevindstænger (Threaded Rods) Threaded rods in grades 4.8 to 12.9, stainless A2 and A4, acid-resistant A4-80, and trapezoidal thread versions. Available in lengths from 1000mm to 3000mm with untreated, electro-galvanized, and hot-dip galvanized finishes. Cut-to-length service available via the in-house saw center.
• Skiver (Washers) Wide range of washers including flat washers (DIN 125-A/ISO 7089), chamfered washers (DIN 125-B/ISO 7090), fender washers (DIN 9021/ISO 7093), spring washers (DIN 127-B, DIN 128-A), construction washers (EN 14399-6), heavy washers (DIN 7349), disc springs (DIN 2093), star washers (DIN 6798), Heico-Lock and Nord-Lock locking washers, and various specialty washers.
• Bolte m. indv. 6-kant (Socket Head Cap Screws) Socket head cap screws including cylinder head (DIN 912/ISO 4762), low cylinder head (DIN 7984), countersunk head (DIN 7991/ISO 10642), button head (ISO 7380), shoulder screws (ISO 7379), and set screws with various point styles. Available in steel grades 8.8 to 12.9 and stainless variants.
• Skruer til Metal (Machine Screws & Sheet Metal Screws) Machine screws with various head styles (pan, countersunk, cheese, button), sheet metal screws, drilling screws (DIN 7504), thread-forming screws (DIN 7500), eye screws, eye bolts, shoulder bolts, and wing screws. Available with Pozidrive, Torx, Phillips, and slot drive types.
• Skruer til Træ (Wood Screws) Particle board screws in countersunk, pan head, and lens head styles with Torx and Pozidrive options. French screws available in electro-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, stainless A2, and acid-resistant A4. Deck screws and lag screws with nuts.
• BUMAX Produkter (BUMAX Premium Stainless Steel Fasteners)
• Nitteteknik (Riveting Technology) Complete riveting solutions including blind rivets (standard, multigrip, colored, closed-end, grooved, Tri-Go, banana, hammer rivets), blind rivet nuts (open, closed, hexagonal, split, Go-Four, EPDM versions), and blind rivet bolts. Brands include Goebel and Gesipa.
• Forankring (Anchoring) Mechanical and chemical anchoring products from MKT including through-anchors (ART 878, 888, 879), heavy-duty anchors, concrete screws (ART 750-754), anchor rods, hammer anchors, light-duty anchoring (dübler, nail anchors, frame screws), adhesive mortars (injection mortar, adhesive cartridges), and anchor sleeves. All approved for construction applications.
• Konstruktionsdele (Construction Parts) Industrial construction components including pins (spring pins DIN 1481, cylindrical pins DIN 7, taper pins), retaining rings (external DIN 471, internal DIN 472, E-clips DIN 6799), split pins, rivets, key joints, hose clamps (ABA, Jubilee, stainless), pipe plugs (DIN 906, 908, 910), and various accessories.
• Reoler & Sortimenter (Shelving & Assortments) Storage solutions including shelves with contents, empty shelves, and assortments without shelves. Pre-packaged fastener assortments for various industrial and professional applications.
• Specialartikler (Custom Special Articles) Custom-developed, produced, and stocked special articles manufactured to customer specifications. Pajo-Bolte creates bespoke fastener solutions tailored to individual customer requirements as a standalone offering.
• Same-Day Delivery Orders placed before 16:00 (14:00 on Fridays) are shipped same day. Part of Pajo-Bolte's core service commitment built around a genuine service culture for B2B customers.
• Click & Collect Orders placed via phone, email, or webshop during opening hours are packed immediately for customer pickup within minutes. After-hours pickup available via arrangement.
• Express Delivery (Hastelevering) Emergency delivery service for sudden production breakdowns. Pajo-Bolte partners with taxi and courier services to pack necessary items and ship within minutes via transport service meeting customer needs.
• Fixed Weekly Delivery Scheduled delivery on a fixed weekday, consolidating ongoing orders into one shipment, packed and labeled separately.
• 24/7 Emergency Hotline (24 timers vagttelefon) Round-the-clock emergency telephone service for urgent fastener needs outside normal business hours. With 25,000 different items in stock at the Hobro warehouse, most tasks can be solved immediately.
• EDI Integration (Electronic Data Interchange) Electronic Data Interchange supporting EDIFACT D96A (INVOIC, PRICAT, ORDERS), OIOUBL, and OIOXML formats for integrated IT systems communication. Enables automated exchange of orders, invoices, and catalogs with B2B customers.
• VMI 2-Kasse Solutions (Vendor Managed Inventory) Vendor Managed Inventory solution based on 2-bin Kanban principle. Automatically triggers replenishment when the first bin is empty, eliminating ordering, receiving, and inventory monitoring tasks for customers.
• Easy-Label (Digital Wireless Reordering) Digital wireless label solution enabling one-touch reordering directly from warehouse shelves. Labels show product pictogram, signal when reorder is sent, are remotely configurable, and battery lasts approximately 5 years.
• Barcode Scanner Reordering Solution Scanner solution for smart reordering. Use smartphone or standalone scanner with customized barcode labels. One scan orders the correct item every time.
• Special Workshop (Cut-to-Length Saw Center) Custom cutting center at the Hobro warehouse for special threaded rod lengths. From small series to thousands of units. All cut ends are chamfered with options for galvanizing spray, paint marking for quality identification, or batch number embossing for traceability.
• Special Packaging & Kitting Custom packaging for assembly accessories or spare part kits, including customer products in packages. Kitting service for ready-packed kits for construction sites, machine assembly, or project tasks with minimal handling.
• Product Range Review (Sortimentsgennemgang) Consultation service for reviewing customer fastener usage, assessing if correct products are used for applications, and providing sortiment rationalization recommendations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% of C-part costs are handling and internal process costs, not the purchase price itself — VMI solutions help reduce these hidden costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BUFAB Groupparent companyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Pajo-Bolte A/S became part of BUFAB Group in March 2022. BUFAB Group is an international fastening conglomerate headquartered in Sweden with 1,700 employees across 52 companies operating in 29 countries. The acquisition by BUFAB Group secures Pajo-Bolte's future development in a competitive market while maintaining its strong local anchoring and service culture established by founder Poul Anker Johansen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brødrene A&O Johansen A/S: Danish industrial wholesaler distributing fasteners, tools, and technical supplies to construction and manufacturing customers. Directly comparable to Pajo-Bolte in product range, customer base, and Danish B2B distribution model.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered international specialist in fastening technology and logistics solutions for industry. Highly comparable to Pajo-Bolte as a specialist fastener distributor with VMI/Kanban services and industrial customer focus, though operating at larger international scale.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: World's largest fastener and screw distributor with a multi-decade direct-sales model targeting trades and industry. Comparable to Pajo-Bolte in core product category but operates at vastly larger scale with a broader product and service portfolio.
• Fastenal Company: US-headquartered industrial distributor with deep fastener and C-parts offering, including vending, bin-stock, and VMI programs. Closely comparable to Pajo-Bolte in fastener-C-part VMI/Kanban model and industrial customer base, but operates at vastly larger scale.
• MSC Industrial Direct: US industrial MRO distributor with significant fastener and C-parts offering to manufacturing customers. Comparable in distribution model, EDI/webshop capabilities, and broad industrial customer base, though much larger and more diversified.
• W.W. Grainger: US-based broad-line industrial distributor serving manufacturing, construction, and commercial customers with extensive fastener and hardware offering. Comparable in B2B distribution, webshop, and VMI capabilities, but with a much wider product portfolio.
• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-based global manufacturer and direct-sales distributor of tools, fasteners, and anchors for construction professionals. Comparable to Pajo-Bolte in construction fastener/anchoring category (MKT-branded anchors overlap) and B2B direct-sales motion, but with proprietary manufacturing.

Regional players

• Lemvigh-Müller A/S: Danish industrial and electrical wholesaler serving construction and manufacturing customers across Denmark. Comparable to Pajo-Bolte in Danish B2B distribution footprint and customer segments, though heavier on electrical products versus fasteners.

Emerging players

• Toolstation: European trade-focused tool, hardware, and fastener retailer (Travis Perkins subsidiary) with growing Nordic and continental presence. Comparable to Pajo-Bolte in trade/contractor fastener offering, but with a branch-and-click-and-collect retail model rather than specialist B2B.
• FIXI A/S: Danish e-commerce-first fastener and hardware retailer serving trade and industrial customers. Comparable to Pajo-Bolte in Danish fastener category and webshop-led GTM, but operates as a smaller digital-native competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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