Intersafe
Lyreco Intersafe is a Netherlands-based B2B distributor of personal protective equipment, safety services, and compliance solutions, serving enterprises across 13 European countries via proprietary digital platforms (ESM, SEM, RX Portal), own-brand and A-brand products, and 350+ safety specialists.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1934
- HeadquartersDordrecht, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Intersafe does
Lyreco Intersafe is the dedicated safety brand of Lyreco Group, one of Europe's largest workplace products and services distributors. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Dordrecht, Netherlands, the company supplies personal protective equipment (PPE), safety services, and compliance solutions to B2B customers across 13 European countries — Belgium, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden — supported by a team of more than 350 dedicated safety specialists. Its go-to-market combines a sales-led motion through Lyreco's country-specific e-commerce platforms and field specialists with product-led digital platforms for compliance management.
The product offering sits on two layers. The first is PPE distribution from A-brand manufacturers (3M, Ansell, Bolle, Brady, DeltaPlus, and others) alongside four own-brand ranges: Intersafe (premium, Notified-Body certified), My-T-Gear (cost-competitive), Multi Vision (welding helmets and PAPR systems), and Weldsafe (value welding). The second layer consists of three proprietary digital platforms: the Employee Safety Manager (ESM), which tracks PPE at the individual employee level including purchase dates, replacement schedules, and budget allocation; the Safety Equipment Manager (SEM), a 24/7 platform for inspection and maintenance status of fall protection, respiratory protection, gas detection, first aid, and fire extinguisher equipment; and the RX Portal for optician-managed safety spectacle ordering. Supporting services include Face Fit testing, custom fitting, equipment maintenance, measurement, and customized printing and packaging of workwear. The Sustainable Selection Methodology applies ISO 20400 principles to supplier and product evaluation.
The business generates revenue through four streams: one-time PPE product sales, professional services (fitting, maintenance, Face Fit testing), subscription/recurring access to the ESM and SEM digital platforms, and managed services including vendor management and sustainable webshops. Pricing is quote-based and account-managed for enterprise and mid-market B2B customers, distributed through Lyreco's established e-commerce infrastructure and a direct sales force. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 20400 (SGS-verified 2022), 50001, 27001, and 26000 certifications, is a UN Global Compact signatory since 2004, and received an Ecovadis Gold medal in 2022 (score 73/100, top 2% globally). Intersafe Netherlands B.V. is the primary legal entity, wholly embedded within the Lyreco Group parent structure.
Intersafe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Intersafe
- Legal name
- Intersafe Netherlands B.V.
- Website
- https://intersafe.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1934
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Lyreco Intersafe is a Netherlands-based B2B distributor of personal protective equipment, safety services, and compliance solutions, serving enterprises across 13 European countries via proprietary digital platforms (ESM, SEM, RX Portal), own-brand and A-brand products, and 350+ safety specialists.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Intersafe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Personal Protective Equipment Distribution
- akta.pro primary industry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)
Keywords
Where Intersafe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dordrecht
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Intersafe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- PPE Product Sales: Sale of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing protection, safety glasses, respiratory protection, occupational workwear, and other safety products from leading manufacturers and own-brand ranges (Intersafe, My-T-Gear, Multi Vision, Weldsafe).
- Safety Services: Value-adding services including fitting of safety prescription glasses, custom molded hearing and respiratory masks, maintenance of safety equipment, measurement services, and customized printing and personal packaging of workwear.
- Digital Platform Subscriptions: Employee Safety Manager (ESM) and Safety Equipment Manager (SEM) platforms providing compliance management, equipment tracking, and inspection scheduling services for B2B customers.
- Safety Solutions: Comprehensive approaches for product management, control, and costs including Vendor management and sustainable webshops and marketplaces.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B enterprise and mid-market pricing through Lyreco distribution network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Intersafe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Intersafe is a European B2B distributor and service provider of personal protective equipment (PPE) and workplace safety solutions. The company sells its own PPE brands (Intersafe, My-T-Gear, Multi Vision, Weldsafe) along with partner products, complemented by digital safety management platforms (ESM, SEM, RX Portal) and value-added services such as fitting, maintenance, Face Fit testing, and on-site measurement across 12+ European countries.
Product overview
Lyreco Intersafe operates as a unified product portfolio combining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) brands with digital management platforms. The core digital products are the Employee Safety Manager (ESM), Safety Equipment Manager (SEM), and RX Portal, which work together to manage PPE at individual employee levels and track equipment maintenance and inspections. These platforms are complemented by four own-brand product lines: Intersafe (primary brand), My-T-Gear (cost-competitive alternative), Multi Vision (welding helmets and PAPR systems), and Weldsafe (value welding products). The company distributes PPE from selected A-brand suppliers including 3M, Ansell, ATG, Base, Bolle, Brady, Cofra, DeltaPlus, and Dunlop, while their own brands are designed by experts and certified by European Notified Bodies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Intersafe: Partner in compliant and sustainable safety products to deliver a safe workplace. The Lyreco Intersafe collection fills the daily needs of any worker looking for safety, comfort, and sustainability.
- My-T-Gear
- Multi Vision
- Weldsafe
Products and services
- Employee Safety Manager (ESM)
Companies that use Intersafe
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Intersafe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Intersafe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- 3McoreLeading PPE supplier partner providing safety products including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Partner complies with Lyreco Intersafe's stringent requirements on product quality, compliance, innovation, logistics, and environmental impact.
- AnsellcoreLeading PPE supplier partner specializing in protective gloves and safety products. Complies with Lyreco Intersafe's stringent requirements on product quality, compliance, innovation, logistics, and environmental impact.
- BollecoreLeading PPE supplier partner specializing in safety eyewear and eye protection products. Complies with Lyreco Intersafe's stringent requirements on product quality, compliance, innovation, logistics, and environmental impact.
- BradycoreLeading PPE supplier partner specializing in safety identification and labeling products. Complies with Lyreco Intersafe's stringent requirements on product quality, compliance, innovation, logistics, and environmental impact.
- DeltaPluscoreLeading PPE supplier partner providing workwear and protective equipment. Complies with Lyreco Intersafe's stringent requirements on product quality, compliance, innovation, logistics, and environmental impact.
- Lyreco GroupflagshipLyreco Intersafe is the safety brand of Lyreco Group, Europe's third largest distributor of workplace products and services. Benefits from Lyreco's nearly 90 years of expertise, established distribution network across 15 subsidiaries, and integrated B2B e-commerce platforms.
- SGS (Switzerland)coreOn December 1, 2022, Lyreco SAS received the verification statement from SGS that Lyreco has obtained the ISO 20400 verification for sustainable procurement practices.
- EcovadiscoreInternationally recognized sustainability rating company that rated Lyreco Intersafe with Ecovadis Gold medal in 2022, score 73/100, top 2% globally.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Intersafe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bunzl: Bunzl is a global distribution specialist with a substantial safety and PPE segment serving B2B customers. Its business model of distributing third-party branded consumables plus value-added services closely mirrors Intersafe's PPE-plus-services positioning.
- Delta Plus Group: Delta Plus is a French-headquartered PPE manufacturer and distributor with own-brand collections across head-to-toe protection. It is both a supplier partner and a competitor to Intersafe's own-brand and Lyreco distribution activities across European markets.
- Brady Corporation: Brady is both a supplier partner of Intersafe and a direct competitor in safety identification, lockout/tagout, and workplace visual safety solutions. Its European PPE/safety product line overlaps with Intersafe's assortment and own-brand portfolio.
- Engelbert Strauss: Engelbert Strauss is a German PPE and workwear specialist with strong own-brand collections sold via B2B catalogs and digital channels across Europe. Its focus on branded workwear and protective equipment puts it in direct competition with My-T-Gear and Intersafe own-brand ranges.
- Würth: Würth is Europe's largest industrial supplies and PPE distributor, serving trades, construction, and industrial customers with a comparable B2B catalog-plus-services model. It directly competes with Lyreco Intersafe across European geographies and overlapping product categories.
Regional players
- Kingfisher (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama): Kingfisher operates Screwfix and B&Q trade banners that increasingly target small-business and trades customers with PPE and workwear assortments. While primarily UK-focused and more DIY-adjacent, its trade offering overlaps with Intersafe's mid-market and contractor-line ranges.
Broad incumbents
- Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Honeywell's PPE division covers head-to-toe protection, gas detection, and fall protection — overlapping with Intersafe's equipment portfolio. As a global manufacturer-direct player, it competes with Intersafe both as a supplier and as a direct-to-enterprise alternative.
- W.W. Grainger: Grainger is North America's largest industrial distributor with a significant safety/PPE offering and growing European presence through KeepStock and monobrand catalogs. It overlaps with Intersafe on B2B PPE distribution and digital procurement platforms.
- Ansell: Ansell is a global PPE manufacturer dominant in hand and body protection, supplying Intersafe while also selling direct to large enterprise customers. Its direct-customer relationships overlap with the upper end of Intersafe's B2B customer base.
Emerging players
- Uvex Safety Group: Uvex is a German PPE manufacturer specializing in head, eye, hearing, and respiratory protection. It competes head-to-head with Intersafe's premium offering and the eye/hearing/respiratory categories where Intersafe also offers own brands.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Intersafe social profiles
Digital presenceIntersafe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Intersafe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Intersafe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Intersafe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Intersafe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Intersafe
What does Intersafe do?
Intersafe is a European B2B distributor and service provider of personal protective equipment (PPE) and workplace safety solutions. The company sells its own PPE brands (Intersafe, My-T-Gear, Multi Vision, Weldsafe) along with partner products, complemented by digital safety management platforms (ESM, SEM, RX Portal) and value-added services such as fitting, maintenance, Face Fit testing, and on-site measurement across 12+ European countries.
Is Intersafe a public or private company?
Intersafe is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Intersafe founded?
Intersafe was founded in 1934. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Intersafe based?
Intersafe is headquartered in Dordrecht, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Intersafe make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. PPE Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are safety Services, digital Platform Subscriptions and safety Solutions.
Who are Intersafe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bunzl, Delta Plus Group, Brady Corporation, Engelbert Strauss and Würth. Kingfisher (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment, W.W. Grainger and Ansell. Uvex Safety Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Intersafe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Intersafe.
What industry is Intersafe in?
Intersafe's product category is Personal Protective Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAF, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields).