Melle Gallhöfer

Name

Melle Gallhöfer

Legal name

Melle Gallhoefer Dach GmbH

Website

https://melle-gallhoefer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Roofing materials wholesale
• Facade building materials
• Construction supplies distribution
• B2B building materials
• Flat roof waterproofing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of building materials: Revenue generated through wholesale distribution of roofing, facade, insulation, fasteners, tools, and related construction materials to professional trade customers. Products are sold via the digital service platform with either customer pick-up at local branches or delivery. Pricing is largely quote-based / account pricing with registered professional customers receiving individual rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Melle Gallhöfer is a German wholesale distributor specializing in roofing and facade building materials, operating a B2B digital service platform paired with a network of 42 branch locations. The company supplies professional trade customers (roofers, facade specialists, contractors) with a comprehensive portfolio covering pitched and flat roof systems, photovoltaic mounting systems, insulation, fasteners, tools, workwear/PPE, and metal and wood building products from leading brands as well as its own Mifa insulation brand.

Product overview

Melle Gallhöfer is a wholesale building materials distributor specializing in roofing and facade (Dach und Fassade) solutions for professional trade customers in Germany. The company operates a B2B service platform offering an extensive product portfolio across multiple categories: pitched roof (Steildach) products including roof coverings, windows (VELUX, ROTO), system components and insulation; flat roof (Flachdach) solutions with waterproofing, insulation, drainage and green roof systems; photovoltaic (PV) systems with modules, inverters, storage and mounting solutions; wood products for construction including timber, engineered wood and wood fiber insulation; metal roofing and facade materials; facade systems; comprehensive insulation solutions; construction chemicals; fasteners; professional tools; workwear and PPE; drywall; and drainage systems. The company serves customers through 42 locations across Germany and maintains partnerships with major brands including VELUX, ROTO, EJOT, Klöber, Bauder, Soprema, Creaton, Rheinzink, and Nelskamp. The Melle Gallhöfer Serviceplattform enables online product ordering, professional customer login, individual pricing access, order history, and document management in Excel format with e-procurement/EDI integration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steildach (Pitched Roof) Products Complete pitched roof product range including roof coverings (clay tiles, concrete tiles, natural slate, fiber cement sheets, bitumen shingles), VELUX and ROTO roof windows with flashings and accessories, system components (airtightness layers, underlays, ridge rolls, snow guards), and pitched roof insulation. Sold to professional roofers and builders in Germany.
• Flachdach (Flat Roof) Products Comprehensive flat roof portfolio including waterproofing systems (bitumen membranes, plastic membranes, liquid plastics), flat roof insulation panels (Mifa, PIR, EPS, XPS), drainage (roof gullies, drainage channels), skylights and flat roof windows, green roof systems, and specialized flat roof fastening solutions. Targeted at professional flat roof contractors.
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic) Systems Solar energy equipment including PV modules (glass/film, glass/glass, full black variants), hybrid and micro inverters, storage systems, and mounting systems for pitched, flat roof, and facade applications. Marketed to professional installers of solar systems.
• Holz (Wood) Building Materials Construction timber and wood-based panels including construction lumber, battens, glulam (Brettschichtholz), LVL, OSB, 3-layer panels, plywood, planed timber, profiled boards, and wood fiber insulation materials for roof, wall, and facade applications.
• Metalle (Metal) Roofing and Facade Materials Metal roofing and facade materials including titanium zinc (Rheinzink), copper, aluminum, color-coated aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composite sheets, trapezoidal sheets, and lead. Supplied to metalworkers and facade specialists.
• Fassaden (Facade) Systems Facade cladding systems including small and large format cladding, fiber cement panels, facade elements, wood facades, insulation systems with wood fiber, and installation accessories for new construction and renovation.
• Dämmung (Insulation) Products Thermal insulation solutions for roofs, walls, and interiors, including on-rafter, between-rafter, and under-rafter insulation (Mifa, wood fiber, PIR), facade insulation, floor insulation panels, vapour barriers, sealing tapes, and blown-in insulation. The Mifa range is the company's own brand.
• Befestigungen (Fasteners) Comprehensive fastener range including wood, metal, facade, and terrace screws, nails, flat roof fasteners, wood connectors, gas/nail guns, anchors, drilling screws, holding plates, and PV mounting hardware (notably EJOT brand).
• Werkzeuge (Professional Tools) Professional tools including power tools from Raptor, ITW Paslode, Leister, Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, construction machines, hand tools, measuring instruments, scaffolding, and lifting equipment for trade professionals.
• Arbeitskleidung, PSA (Workwear and PPE) Workwear and personal protective equipment including jackets, pants, safety footwear, gloves, hearing, head, eye, and respiratory protection, fall protection, and Hi-Vis clothing for construction trade workers.
• Bauchemie (Construction Chemicals) Construction chemicals including primers, adhesives, sealants, smoothing compounds, adhesive tapes, liquid plastics, foams, paints, bitumen primers, and cleaners for roofing and waterproofing applications.
• Entwässerung (Drainage) Systems Roof drainage solutions including titanium zinc, copper, and aluminum gutters with brackets, downpipes, accessories, standpipes, and roof gullies for roof water management.
• Melle Gallhöfer Serviceplattform (B2B E-commerce Platform) Web-based B2B service platform at melle-gallhoefer.de enabling 24/7 online product catalog browsing, real-time stock availability checking, account-specific pricing, order management, customer dashboards, order history, and digital procurement tools for registered professional customers, with e-procurement and EDI integration for enterprise customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VeluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationVelux is a key brand partner providing roof windows, flat roof windows, and related accessories sold through the Melle Gallhöfer service platform. The partnership offers a comprehensive range of VELUX products including windows, flashing frames, roller shutters, and accessories.
• RotocoreTechnology or IntegrationRoto is a brand partner for roof windows, offering a complete range of window products through the platform. Melle Gallhöfer runs periodic Roto promotions (e.g., Roto online action campaigns).
• BaudercoreTechnology or IntegrationBauder supplies roofing and waterproofing products including bitumen membranes and liquid plastics distributed through the platform.
• SopremacoreTechnology or IntegrationSoprema provides waterproofing and roofing products including bitumen membranes and liquid plastics (Flüssigkunststoffe) for flat roof applications.
• CreatoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCreaton is a partner brand for concrete roof tiles (Betondachsteine) and related roofing products.
• RheinzinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationRheinzink supplies titanium zinc products for roofing and facade applications including sheets and coils.
• NelskampcoreTechnology or IntegrationNelskamp is a brand partner for concrete and clay roof tiles.
• EJOTcoreTechnology or IntegrationEJOT supplies a comprehensive range of fasteners including facade screws, drilling screws, and kalotten (dome washers) for flat roof and facade applications.
• KlöbercoreTechnology or IntegrationKlöber is a key partner supplying roof and facade accessories including roof drains (Dachgullys), ventilation products, separation layers, underlay membranes, and daylight systems (roof windows, light domes). Over 135 products and 247 variants distributed through the platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Travis Perkins: UK's largest distributor of building materials serving professional tradespeople via a national branch network. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer in branch-based B2B trade distribution model, but operates in the UK rather than Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Bauhaus: Pan-European big-box retailer specializing in construction, home improvement, and workshop products, with significant trade customer overlap. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer in product breadth (roofing, facade, insulation, tools) but at much larger retail scale and broader customer base.
• Saint-Gobain Vertrieb Deutschland: German sales and distribution arm of global building materials group Saint-Gobain, covering insulation, drywall, glass, and roofing systems. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer as a broad incumbent with overlapping roofing and facade categories but operating at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• BayWa Baustoffe: Building materials division of BayWa AG, operating trade-focused retail and wholesale outlets across Southern Germany. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer as a professional-focused German building materials distributor with significant roofing and insulation exposure.
• BAUKING: German building materials retailer and wholesaler with branches across Northern and Western Germany serving professional trades, contractors, and DIY customers. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer in multi-branch trade distribution model and product breadth.
• ZEDACH-Gruppe: Germany's largest centralized purchasing and distribution platform for the roofing trade, serving professional roofers through a network of member dealers. Directly comparable to Melle Gallhöfer as a specialized B2B distributor focused on pitched and flat roof materials.
• Raab Karcher: German specialist distributor of building materials (now part of Stark Group) serving professional tradespeople with focus on construction chemicals, drywall, and roofing/facade products. Comparable to Melle Gallhöfer as a professional-only B2B distributor.
• Stark Group (Stark Deutschland): Pan-European (with strong German presence via Raab Karcher and other brands) distributor of heavy building materials serving professional contractors. Closely comparable to Melle Gallhöfer in target customer, multi-branch model, and broad roofing/facade assortment.
• EUROBAUSTOFF Handelsgesellschaft: Central purchasing cooperative and distributor for medium-sized German building materials retailers and trade specialists. Closely comparable to Melle Gallhöfer as a B2B trade-focused wholesale platform covering roofing, facade, and construction materials.
• Hagebau: German building materials trading cooperative with hundreds of retail locations across Germany serving both professional trades and DIY customers. Comparable as a multi-branch German trade distributor with overlapping roofing, facade, and insulation categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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