Hofmeister & Meincke

What Hofmeister & Meincke does

Hofmeister & Meincke SE is a German wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts and components, headquartered in Bremen and operating since 1908. The company functions as a Vollsortmenter (full-range wholesaler) with a portfolio of more than 1 million articles spanning spare and wear parts, accessories, vehicle construction components, hydraulics and pneumatics, vehicle electrical systems, workshop tools, and equipment for commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, buses), forklifts, construction machinery, and municipal/forestry applications.

The core commercial infrastructure is a 24/7 B2B e-commerce platform with integrated catalog, inventory management, and customer-account portal, complemented by a field outside sales force, telephone sales support, and in-person consultation at five German branch locations (Bremen, Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, Cologne). Distribution logistics include next-morning express delivery for orders placed before 18:30, with a dedicated NOx Night Express service for emission-related sensors. Proprietary service features include the BAWER Toolbox Configurator for customizable vehicle-integrated storage solutions and a WhatsApp consulting channel for photo-based technical inquiries. The product offering is anchored by Premium Partner authorizations with Aspöck (lighting systems), Alcoa Wheels, and AL-KO, alongside an own-brand portfolio (MASTER'S Best, STABUS Werkzeuge, TRAXOR Werkstattausrüstung) covering parts, consumables, and workshop equipment.

The business model is B2B wholesale distribution on a transactional, pay-as-you-go basis with customer-tiered pricing accessible only through registered accounts (prices displayed in EUR plus VAT, no public list pricing). Revenue is generated through product-margin reselling to trade customers — primarily independent and franchised commercial vehicle workshops, fleet operators, vehicle body builders, and municipal/forestry authorities — across the DACH geography. The firm is affiliated with The Fricke Group, a larger commercial vehicle parts distribution organization, and operates an annual training program (Schulungsprogramm 2026) covering technical topics such as KNORR safety inspection, high-voltage systems, and diagnostic technology to deepen customer engagement.

Name

Hofmeister & Meincke

Legal name

Hofmeister & Meincke SE

Website

https://hofmei.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hofmeister & Meincke is a 1908-founded German wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts and components, supplying a 1M+ SKU range to workshops, fleet operators, and municipal customers across Germany via e-commerce, field sales, and five branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle parts
• Truck spare parts wholesale
• Vehicle construction components
• Workshop equipment supply
• Forklift and construction machinery parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution: Wholesale distribution of spare parts, wear parts, and accessories for commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses), construction machinery, forklifts, and municipal/forestry equipment. Products include vehicle construction components, hydraulics, electrics, workshop tools, and consumables. Revenue generated through product margin on sales to B2B trade customers including workshops, fleet operators, and commercial vehicle dealers.
2. Workshop Equipment & Tools: Sale of workshop equipment, tools, and supplies including diagnostic equipment, air tools, power tools, personal protective equipment, and workshop furniture under own brand MASTER'S Best as well as third-party brands.
3. MASTER'S Best Private Label Products: Proprietary own-brand product line (MASTER'S Best) including vehicle parts, consumables, and tools providing higher margins than third-party brand products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hofmeister & Meincke is a German full-range wholesale distributor (Vollsortmenter) of commercial vehicle parts and accessories, offering more than 1 million SKUs spanning truck, trailer, bus, construction machinery, forklift, and municipal/forestry equipment components. It also distributes workshop tools, consumables, and vehicle electrical parts under its own MASTER'S Best, STABUS Werkzeuge, and TRAXOR private labels, alongside premium partner brands such as Aspöck, Alcoa Wheels, and AL-KO. Distribution combines a 24/7 B2B e-commerce shop, an outside sales force, telephone sales, and multiple German branch locations with next-morning express delivery for orders placed before 18:30.

Product overview

Hofmeister & Meincke is a full-range wholesaler for commercial vehicle parts and accessories, operating as an e-commerce platform with more than 1 million articles. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: Vehicle Construction Components (Fahrzeugbauteile) including supporting devices, trailer hitches, body components, compressed air hydraulics, mudguards, fifth wheel couplings, and toolboxes; Hydraulics & Pneumatics covering hoses, fittings, cylinders, valves, pumps, and motors; Forklift Parts with attachments, battery technology, controls, brakes, and workshop supplies; Wear Parts & Accessories for Commercial Vehicles, Buses & Trailers including diesel tanks, cab equipment, ADR equipment, load securing, and wheel parts; Municipal Technology & Forestry with cutting technology, robotic mowers, irrigation, cleaning, and winter service; Vehicle Electrical including assistance systems, batteries, vehicle lighting, and air conditioning; Construction Machinery & Telescopic Loaders; Tools & Workshop Equipment; Paints & Accessories; and SALE products. The company also offers three private label brands: MASTER'S Best (quality parts at fair prices including batteries, lighting, coolers), STABUS Werkzeuge (tools), and TRAXOR Werkstattausrüstung (workshop equipment). The portfolio covers parts for Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Scania, Volvo, Renault, and DAF vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MASTER'S Best: Private label brand offering truck parts, workshop equipment, tools, and accessories including batteries, cooling boxes, gloves, voltage converters
• STABUS Werkzeuge
• TRAXOR Werkstattausrüstung
• BAWER

Products and services

• Vehicle Construction Components (Fahrzeugbauteile) Complete range of vehicle construction components for trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and car trailers up to 3.5 t, including supporting devices, trailer hitches, body components, compressed air hydraulics, mudguards, fifth wheel couplings (Sattelkupplungen), underride guards (Unterfahrschutz), loading rails and ramps (Verladeschienen & Auffahrrampen), toolboxes, and towing devices for agricultural use. Targeted at body builders and trailer manufacturers.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics Hydraulic and pneumatic components including hoses, fittings, hydraulic pipes, quick-release couplings, sealing technology, cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, filters, accumulators, coolers, and crimping machinery. Used by workshops, body builders, and maintenance operations across commercial vehicles, construction machinery, and forklifts.
• Forklift Parts (Gabelstapler-Ersatzteile) Spare parts for forklifts including attachments, battery technology, controls, lighting, brakes, electrics, vehicle body parts, filters, chains, forks, lifting equipment, hydraulics, steering, engine components, wheels, seats, and workshop supplies. Sourced by forklift maintenance providers and fleet operators.
• Wear Parts & Accessories for Commercial Vehicles, Buses & Trailers Wear parts and accessories for trucks, buses, and trailers, including valves and hoses for tank and silo vehicles, diesel tanks, cab equipment (Fahrerhausausstattung), ADR/GGVSEB equipment, body parts, mirrors and lighting, tail lift parts (Ladebordwand Ersatzteile), load securing (Ladungssicherung), parking warning signs, wheel parts, and axle wear parts for axles, trailers, and semi-trailers. Sourced by commercial vehicle workshops and fleet operators.
• Municipal Technology & Forestry (Kommunaltechnik & Forst) Equipment and parts for municipal and forestry applications, including cutting technology, robotic mowers, technical parts, gardening and landscaping equipment, irrigation technology, cleaning technology, forestry equipment, winter service, and BLACK EDITION garden and forestry tools. Sourced by municipal authorities and contractors.
• Vehicle Electrical (Fahrzeugelektrik) Vehicle electrical components and accessories, including assistance systems, batteries, vehicle lighting, installation materials, mobile kitchen (Mobile Küche) equipment, air conditioning (Klimatechnik), multimedia and communication, signal horns/fanfares, and voltage converters/inverters. Used in commercial vehicle outfitting and repair.
• Construction Machinery & Telescopic Loaders Spare parts and components for construction machinery and telescopic loaders, including engine parts, soil compaction technology, hydraulics, centralized lubrication, compressed air technology, wearing parts and attachments, electrics, air conditioning, cab parts, mobile chassis parts and tracks, construction equipment and site accessories, plus a dedicated range for CAT and Komatsu equipment. Sourced by construction equipment service providers and contractors.
• Tools, Workshop Equipment & Workshop Supplies Workshop tools, equipment, and supplies, including DIN and standard parts, air tools, compressors and accessories, power tools, screw fittings, personal protective equipment (Persönliche Schutzausrüstung), workshop equipment, and industry supplies. Used by commercial vehicle and construction equipment workshops.
• Paints & Accessories (Lacke & Zubehör) Paints and accessories for commercial vehicles, used in body and repair shops for commercial vehicle refinishing.
• MASTER'S Best Private Label Brand Proprietary private label brand offering quality truck parts, tools, and accessories at competitive prices, including batteries, lighting, coolers, gloves, voltage converters, air coils, sensors, and professional workshop supplies. Provides higher margins than third-party brand products and is offered across the commercial vehicle parts portfolio.
• STABUS Werkzeuge (Own Brand Tools) Proprietary own-brand line of tools and workshop equipment sold alongside third-party brands for commercial vehicle and construction equipment workshops.
• TRAXOR Werkstattausrüstung (Own Brand Workshop Equipment) Proprietary own-brand line of workshop equipment including oil collection trays and other workshop supplies for commercial vehicle and industrial workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed before 18:30 are delivered the next morning via express shipping
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspöck SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Premium Partner. Aspöck is Europe's leading manufacturer of pre-assembled lighting systems for towed vehicles. Hofmeister & Meincke distributes the full Aspöck product range including work lights, brake lights, multi-function rear lights, and lighting systems for truck and car trailers.
• Alcoa WheelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Premium Partner and authorized distributor of Alcoa aluminum truck wheels. Product range includes Alcoa Dura Bright, Dura Bright Evo, Dura Flange, Alcoa lvl one, and Alcoa Ultra One aluminum wheels for trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, low loaders, and buses, plus accessories (wheel cleaners, assembly grease, wheel nut caps, wheel valves).
• AL-KOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Partner for car trailer parts and components. Distributes AL-KO overrun hitches, axles, and accessories for car trailers up to 3.5t including AL-KO Trailer Control systems.
• Edscha TSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Partner for sliding cover systems (Schiebeverdecksysteme). Provides Edscha TS sliding tarpaulin component catalogs for commercial vehicle body construction.
• SESAMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for sliding cover systems (Schiebeverdecksysteme). Provides SESAM component and spare parts catalogs for sliding cover applications in commercial vehicles.
• The Fricke GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company / Group affiliation. Hofmeister & Meincke is part of the Fricke Group, a larger commercial vehicle parts distribution organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stahlgruber (LKQ Europe): One of Germany's largest automotive and commercial vehicle parts wholesalers, now part of LKQ Europe. Direct competitor in the German commercial vehicle aftermarket with comparable breadth of parts distribution and workshop supply services.
• Trost SE: German automotive and commercial vehicle parts wholesaler with multi-channel distribution including e-commerce, branches, and field sales. Directly comparable in product breadth, B2B trade customer base, and German market focus.
• WM SE: German commercial vehicle parts distributor and Werkstattpartner network operator, focused on truck and trailer parts with branch locations and B2B trade customers. Direct competitor in the German CV aftermarket with similar workshop-customer orientation.
• PV Automotive: German commercial vehicle parts wholesaler serving workshops and fleet operators with a broad catalog of truck, trailer, and bus parts. Highly comparable in target customer segments and product range to H&M.
• COPARTS: European commercial vehicle parts platform aggregating inventory from multiple distributors for workshops and fleet buyers. Overlaps directly with H&M in serving CV workshops and competing for the same B2B parts demand in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• BPW Bergische Achsen: Major European manufacturer and supplier of trailer axles, brake systems, and chassis components. Operates broader in the commercial vehicle supply chain and competes for some of the same trailer parts and workshop business as H&M.
• SAF-Holland: Leading global manufacturer of trailer axles, suspensions, fifth wheels, and coupling systems. Operates in the same commercial vehicle component categories that H&M distributes and serves overlapping OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Febi Bilstein: Large German aftermarket parts brand (part of Bilstein Group) supplying a broad range of commercial vehicle replacement parts to wholesalers and workshops across Europe. Comparable in product breadth and aftermarket customer base.
• MEYLE: German manufacturer of aftermarket automotive and commercial vehicle parts (MEYLE, MEYLE-HD, MEYLE-PD) sold through distribution to workshops. Comparable in private-label aftermarket brand strategy and CV parts coverage.
• Continental ContiTrade: Continental's commercial vehicle aftermarket and ContiTrade service network distributes tires, parts, and workshop services across Europe. Overlaps with H&M in supplying commercial vehicle workshops and fleet operators in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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