What Tashev-Galving does

Tashev-Galving (Ташев-Галвинг ООД) is a Bulgarian specialty retailer operating both physical stores in Sofia and the e-commerce platform tashev-galving.com, distributing professional machines, hand and power tools, construction materials, fasteners, garden equipment, sanitary ware, and automotive and bicycle accessories. Founded in 1992 (per company records) as a private limited liability company (OOD), the business has accumulated 32 years of continuous operation and now lists more than 106,538 SKUs across its online catalog, spanning categories such as professional power tools (Makita, Bosch, HiKOKI), hand tools (Ajax, Stanley, Unior, Wolfcraft), garden and forestry equipment, compressors, measuring instruments, batteries, spare parts, and consumables. The company also carries partner brands such as Alca Plast, Akvo, Collomix, Rubi, Steinel, and Kapro, and provides aftersales services including in-store and door-to-door repair, extended warranty management, and a tool rental program.

The business model is multi-channel and primarily transactional: revenue is generated through one-time retail sales of branded products to end consumers and trade professionals, priced per unit in EUR and BGN inclusive of 20% VAT, with volume discounts for bulk purchasers. Distribution is omnichannel — physical retail in Sofia combined with Bulgaria-wide e-commerce delivery (free for orders above €35) — and conversion is supported by installment credit offered through partnerships with TBI Bank and UniCredit Bulbank, with ePay handling electronic payments. Beyond the core retail engine, Tashev-Galving invests in a content and community layer through the "Да Знаеш Как" (Know How) DIY video platform, a collaborative show featuring professionals and craftspeople demonstrating tools from major brand partners, alongside a blog of product selection guides and a tiered loyalty program. Customers are segmented horizontally across professional tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts, and automotive/cycling users, with no named enterprise accounts. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range, the company has no parent or external investment, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tashev-Galving

Legal name

Ташев-Галвинг ООД

Website

https://tashev-galving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tashev-Galving is a Bulgarian specialty retailer selling more than 106,538 SKUs of professional machines, tools, construction materials, garden equipment, and auto accessories through physical stores in Sofia and Bulgaria-wide e-commerce, serving trade professionals and DIY consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tools and Construction Materials Retail

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Construction materials retail
• Professional power tools
• Hand tools and fasteners
• Garden and forestry equipment
• Tool rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail product sales: The company generates revenue primarily through direct sales of professional machines, tools, construction materials, fasteners, garden equipment, and accessories to end consumers and professionals via physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform. Pricing is per-product with volume discounts offered for larger quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tashev-Galving retails professional machines, hand and power tools, construction materials, fasteners, garden and forestry equipment, compressors, measuring instruments, batteries, spare parts, consumables, automotive and bicycle accessories, and sanitary ware through a combined physical-store and e-commerce channel in Bulgaria. The catalog exceeds 106,538 SKUs spanning brands such as Makita, Bosch, Stanley, HiKOKI, Wolfcraft, Collomix, Rubi, Steinel, Kapro, Ajax, Unior, Alca Plast, and Akvo. The company also offers adjacent services including tool rental, in-house and door-to-door repair, extended warranty programs, and installment/credit purchasing through partner banks.

Product overview

Tashev-Galving is a Bulgarian online and physical retail store for professional machines, tools, construction materials, fasteners, and garden equipment. The company operates a multi-category e-commerce platform offering over 106,538 products. The product portfolio includes professional power tools (Makita, Bosch, HiKOKI), hand tools (Ajax, Stanley, Unior, Wolfcraft), garden equipment (irrigation systems, mowers, trimmers), construction machines (tile saws, compressors, concrete mixers), sanitary ware (Alca Plast, Akvo bathroom fixtures), and specialized tools (Collomix mixers, Rubi tile tools, Steinel heat guns). The company provides related services including tool rental, repair services with door-to-door pickup, and extended warranty programs. The store also offers automotive and bicycle accessories, batteries, spare parts, and consumables for tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Да Знаеш Как: A DIY knowledge platform and video show featuring tutorials and projects using tools from the store.

Products and services

• Professional Machines (Машини)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ePayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerePay is a payment processing partner enabling online payment services for the e-commerce platform tashev-galving.com, allowing customers to pay for orders electronically.
• TBI BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTBI Bank provides installment/credit purchasing options for customers of Tashev-Galving, enabling them to buy products on credit through the store's website and physical locations. This is a key customer acquisition and conversion enabler.
• UniCredit BulbankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniCredit Bulbank is a payment partner providing banking services and potentially installment payment options for customers purchasing from Tashev-Galving.
• MakitacoreTechnology or IntegrationMakita is a key tool brand featured prominently in the 'Да Знаеш Как' (Know How) TV show content. Episodes include product demonstrations, tool guides, and DIY project tutorials featuring Makita cordless saws, trimmers, and blowers. The partnership provides product visibility and educational content to the DIY community.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch is featured in the 'Да Знаеш Как' show with episodes covering Bosch power tools including percussion drills, angle grinders, drywall tools, and Giraffe sanders. Bosch tools are demonstrated in various DIY projects including tile cutting, drywall installation, and TV mount mounting.
• VideoBrain.tv (Да Знаеш Как)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVideoBrain.tv hosts the 'Да Знаеш Как' (Know How) collaborative show featuring DIY projects, tool demonstrations, and craftspeople. The platform is a key content marketing and community engagement partner, featuring 40+ episodes and multiple brand collaborations.
• Направи сам (napravisam.net)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerНаправи сам (DIY) magazine/platform references Tashev-Galving products and provides review coverage of Ajax tools, serving as an additional content marketing and referral partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Praktiker Bulgaria: Bulgaria-focused home improvement and DIY retailer operating physical stores and an e-commerce catalog spanning tools, construction materials, and garden equipment — directly competitive with Tashev-Galving's category and channel mix.
• Mr. Bricolage Bulgaria: DIY and home improvement retailer with physical and online presence in Bulgaria, offering a comparable multi-category assortment in tools, garden, and construction materials to professional and DIY customers.
• Toolstation: European trade-focused tools and hardware retailer targeting professionals and serious DIYers; directly comparable on assortment (Makita, Bosch, etc.), pricing model, and customer profile to Tashev-Galving's professional segment.

Broad incumbents

• OBI: Large pan-European DIY chain with a Bulgarian storefront and full assortment of tools, construction materials, and garden equipment; competes directly with Tashev-Galving on category breadth but with significantly greater scale and international sourcing power.
• Leroy Merlin Bulgaria: Global home-improvement retailer with a Bulgaria operation selling tools, hardware, and construction materials across physical stores and online; overlaps with Tashev-Galving's core assortment but operates at much larger scale and broader category scope.
• Bauhaus: European DIY and workshop retailer active in Bulgaria carrying tools, machines, fasteners, and garden equipment — comparable assortment to Tashev-Galving with stronger parent-group purchasing power.
• Hornbach: Pan-European big-box DIY retailer with a Bulgarian online and physical presence; competes in the same tool and construction-materials categories with a heavier focus on professional and project-grade buyers similar to Tashev-Galving's primary segment.
• eMAG Bulgaria: Dominant CEE generalist e-commerce marketplace carrying a long tail of tools, hardware, and construction materials; competes with Tashev-Galving on selection and price discovery but lacks specialist depth, professional service, and repair capabilities.

Emerging players

• ManoMano: European online DIY and home-improvement marketplace specializing in tools, hardware, and garden products; comparable long-tail catalog to Tashev-Galving but competes from an online-only, cross-border position without physical retail or local service.

Others

• Siniat / Rigips Bulgaria (Distribution Peer): Adjacent construction-materials distributor and drywall-systems brand active in Bulgaria; not a direct retail competitor but shares the same professional-tradesperson customer base that Tashev-Galving serves, and represents a potential B2B partner or channel overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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