Polvo

What Polvo does

Polvo B.V. is a Dutch B2B wholesale and service partner for the construction and technical industries, operating primarily in the Netherlands. The company serves professional builders, contractors, technical service providers, timber factories, and interior construction specialists through a broad assortment spanning 15+ product categories — including machine tools, hand tools, measuring instruments, fasteners, hardware, workwear/PPE, paints, electrical and plumbing supplies, and site equipment. Distribution is delivered through a hybrid model combining multiple physical branch locations across the Netherlands with a B2B webshop powered by Sana Commerce, which supports account-based personalized pricing, real-time stock visibility, direct-to-site delivery, and project-based invoicing. OCI (Open Catalog Interface) integration enables ERP-level catalog synchronization for business customers.

Beyond product distribution, Polvo operates as a holding company for 11 construction suppliers and four wholly-owned subsidiaries covering ventilation technology (GKL Ventilatietechniek), workwear/PPE (Polvo bedrijfskleding), and carpentry factory specialization (TIFA Team). The company has built an extensive portfolio of value-added service concepts organized under seven ambition areas, including anchor plans, ventilation concepts, air-tight construction, sustainable building, digital collaboration, and access control systems (Red Easy). It also markets three proprietary house brands (Toloxx, Noxxa, Red Easy) alongside distributed brands such as Hettich, Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Festool, and Fein.

Polvo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafton Group plc, a publicly listed European building materials conglomerate on the London Stock Exchange. The company's revenue model is predominantly one-time B2B product sales supplemented by professional services (equipment inspection and repair). Pricing is account-based with personal pricing visible only to logged-in business customers holding a KvK (Chamber of Commerce) registration, and no public pricing list is available. The business operates exclusively in the Netherlands with no disclosed international expansion.

Name

Polvo

Legal name

Polvo B.V.

Website

https://polvobv.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Polvo is a Dutch B2B wholesale and service partner for the construction and technical industries, distributing tools, hardware, and building supplies to professional builders, contractors, and timber factories through branch locations and a B2B webshop. It is a subsidiary of Grafton Group plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Huizen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of tools, hardware, construction materials, and technical supplies to professional trade customers including construction companies, technical services, and timber factories. Products are sold through both physical branch locations and online webshop with account-based pricing.
2. Services (Keuren en reparaties): Professional services including machine inspection, testing and repair services for power tools and equipment, supporting the core product sales business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Polvo is a Dutch B2B wholesale distributor and service partner for the construction and technical industries, supplying tools, hardware, fasteners, workwear, construction materials, and technical supplies through physical branches and a B2B webshop. The company also delivers specialist concept offerings such as anchor plans, ventilation solutions, air-tight construction, access control systems, and machine inspection/repair services.

Product overview

Polvo is a B2B wholesale and service partner for the construction and technical industries, operating primarily in the Netherlands. The company's offering is built around a broad and deep product assortment complemented by specialized service concepts. The core product range spans 15 major categories: Machinegereedschap (machine tools), Handgereedschap (hand tools), Meetgereedschap (measuring tools), Machine Toebehoren en Accessoires (machine accessories), Hang- en Sluitwerk (hardware and locking systems), Meubelbeslag Hettich (Hettich furniture fittings), Bevestigingsmiddelen en Ankerwerk (fasteners and anchoring), Ijzerwaren (hardware), Lijmen, Kitten en Purschuim (adhesives and sealants), Werkkleding en PBM (workwear and PPE), Klimmateriaal en Transportmiddelen (climbing and transport), Verven en Kwasten (paints and brushes), Bouwartikelen (construction articles), Elektra en Sanitair (electrical and plumbing), and Keetbenodigdheden (site supplies). The company also offers an online B2B ordering platform (Polvo Webshop) that supports personalized pricing, stock visibility, and delivery scheduling. Beyond products, Polvo provides specialized service concepts organized under seven ambition areas: Bouw- en Projectambities (construction and project ambitions, including anchoring, ventilation, air-tight building, carpentry, access control, and door sets), Interieurbouwambities (interior construction), Gereedschapsambities (tools including machine concepts and inspection/repair services), Logistieke Ambities (logistics including containers, crates, and delivery calendars), Digitale Ambities (digital collaboration), Werkkleding- en PBM-ambities (workwear and PPE including KMS/PBM concept, printing/embroidery, GAIA, and repair services), and Duurzame Ambities (sustainable construction). The company also sells its own brands including Toloxx (tools/hardware), Noxxa (general products), and Red Easy (access control systems), alongside distributed brands such as Hettich (furniture fittings) and many others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Toloxx: Brand under Polvo offering specialized products.
• Noxxa
• Red Easy

Products and services

• Machinegereedschap (Machine Tools) Power tools and machinery including cordless (battery) tools, electric and petrol-powered equipment, stationary tools, storage and transport solutions, and tackers/shooting hammers for professional construction users.
• Handgereedschap (Hand Tools) Broad range of hand tools including screwdrivers, tool sets, hex/Torx keys, planes, pliers, knives, glue clamps, punches, saws, chisels, files, key tools, plumbing tools, masonry and tiling tools, soldering and welding tools, hammers, and tool chests for professional construction users.
• Meetgereedschap (Measuring Tools) Measurement instruments including construction and cross-line lasers, spirit levels, tape measures and distance meters, marking gauges and folding rulers, and analog and digital measuring tools.
• Machine Toebehoren en Accessoires (Machine Accessories) Accessories for machines including drill bits, diamond tools, Festool accessories, milling cutters, multitool accessories, bits and holders, sanding and grinding materials, saw blades, dust extraction, air hoses, and couplings.
• Hang- en Sluitwerk (Hardware and Locking Systems) Cylinders, door needles, door closers, safes, cash boxes, key cabinets and mailboxes, padlocks, chains and hasps, sliding doors, window and door fittings, hinges, locks, strike plates and striking boxes.
• Meubelbeslag Hettich (Hettich Furniture Fittings) Hettich-branded furniture hardware including lid fittings, wood connectors, folding and sliding door fittings, drawer fittings, office and furniture fittings, lighting and lamps, furniture handles and knobs, mounting tools, electronic locking systems, drawer guides, shelf supports, pot hinges, cabinet hangers, interior fittings, and sliding drawer systems.
• Bevestigingsmiddelen en Ankerwerk (Fasteners and Anchoring) Fasteners including wire nails, assortment boxes, concrete anchoring, blind rivets, galvanized and stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers, threaded rods, cable ties, mounting systems, staples, plugs, screws, anchoring work, and thermally galvanized bolts, nuts and washers.
• Werkkleding en Persoonlijke Beschermingsmiddelen (Workwear and PPE) Personal protective equipment and workwear including head, hearing, face and respiratory protection, fall protection, safety glasses, work gloves, work clothing, and safety shoes and boots.
• Elektra en Sanitair (Electrical and Plumbing Supplies) Construction lamps and lights, electrical items, cable reels, sanitary ware, junction boxes, connection and extension cords, and batteries.
• Keetbenodigdheden en Bouwplaatsinrichtingen (Site Hut Supplies and Site Equipment) Site supplies including air conditioners, fans and heaters, fire extinguishers and first aid, coffee, tea, soup and soft drinks, cleaning articles, text boards and pictograms, water hoses, office supplies, storage systems, construction radios, and flags.
• Keuren en Reparatie (Inspection and Repair Services) Professional machine inspection, testing and repair services for power tools and equipment, supporting the core product sales business for construction professionals.
• Polvo Webshop (B2B Online Ordering Platform) Online B2B ordering platform allowing business customers to view personalized prices, stock levels, and delivery times; place orders for delivery to any address including construction sites; and allocate invoices to work numbers or projects. Supports OCI (Open Catalog Interface) for ERP integration and Bluetooth scanner order entry.
• Toloxx (Own Brand) Polvo's own brand of tools and hardware products.
• Noxxa (Own Brand) Polvo's own brand of products.
• Red Easy (Access Control Systems) Polvo's own brand specializing in access control systems for residential and care environments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered subsidiary, core, major and own_brand.

• GKL VentilatietechnieksubsidiaryOthersGKL Ventilatietechniek (gkl.nl) is part of the Polvo group, providing ventilation technology solutions as part of Polvo's comprehensive construction service offering.
• Sana CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationSana Commerce provides the e-commerce platform powering Polvo's webshop (indicated by 'Powered by Sana Commerce' in footer). Enables B2B e-commerce functionality including account-based pricing, real-time stock, and customer-specific pricing.
• HettichmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHettich is a key supplier partner for furniture hardware and fittings. Polvo distributes Hettich products including drawer slides, hinges, sliding systems, special hinges, interior organization, and electronic locking systems for furniture.
• Milwaukee ToolmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilwaukee is a key tool brand partner, with Polvo running promotional campaigns like 'Milwaukee Packout 2026'. Products include cordless tools, power tool kits, and accessories.
• FeincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFein is a supplier partner for professional power tools, specifically mentioned in Polvo's supplier portfolio.
• FestoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFestool is a supplier partner for professional power tools and accessories, with dedicated Festool accessories category in Polvo's assortment.
• Toloxxown_brandChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToloxx is a house/private brand of Polvo, featured under 'Onze merken' (Our brands).
• Noxxaown_brandChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoxxa is a house/private brand of Polvo, featured under 'Onze merken' (Our brands).
• Red Easyown_brandChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Easy is a house/private brand focused on access control systems (toegangscontrolesystemen) for residential and care applications, part of Polvo's concept offerings.
• MakitamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMakita is a supplier partner for power tools, featured prominently in Polvo's supplier portfolio.
• DeWaltmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeWalt is a supplier partner for professional power tools and accessories, listed in Polvo's supplier portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Würth: Würth is a global specialist B2B distributor of fasteners, tools, and consumables for the construction and trade industry — directly comparable to Polvo's deep-assortment, account-based B2B trade model with field sales and digital ordering across construction categories.
• BMN Bouwmaterialen: BMN is a leading Netherlands building materials distributor serving construction trade professionals across multiple branches — a directly comparable B2B trade building materials distribution platform competing with Polvo in the same Dutch market.
• Screwfix: Screwfix is the UK's largest trade tools, hardware, and building supplies retailer with strong digital ordering and click-and-collect — directly comparable to Polvo in assortment breadth and in serving trade professionals across tool, hardware, and consumables categories.
• Toolstation: Toolstation is a UK B2B/DIY trade tools and supplies retailer with branch and digital ordering — directly comparable to Polvo in product assortment (tools, hardware, building supplies) and in serving small-to-medium trade professional customers.
• Raab Karcher: Raab Karcher is a German specialist trade building materials distributor serving construction professionals via branches and digital channels — directly comparable to Polvo as a B2B construction trade distributor in adjacent European geography with overlapping product categories.
• Travis Perkins: Travis Perkins is the UK's largest trade building materials distributor with multiple branch formats, digital channels, and broad category coverage — a directly comparable multi-format construction trade distribution platform serving professional builders.
• Hilti: Hilti manufactures and distributes premium professional power tools, fasteners, and consumables via direct-to-contractor and distributor channels — competing with Polvo for the same Dutch professional trade mindshare across premium tool and accessory lines.

Regional players

• Karwei: Karwei is the leading Netherlands-based DIY home improvement and construction retail chain — a regional peer to Polvo in the same Dutch geography with overlapping product categories, but addressing consumers/DIY buyers rather than trade professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Kingfisher: Kingfisher is a large European home improvement retail group (Brico in Benelux, Castorama, Screwfix) with both DIY retail and B2B trade facets — a broader incumbent operating at retail scale across multiple European countries with overlapping construction product categories.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution: Saint-Gobain operates a broad European building materials distribution network — including Raab Karcher in Germany — overlapping with Polvo in serving trade customers across building product categories, but at much larger scale and across multiple countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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