Van Wijngaarden

What Van Wijngaarden does

Van Wijngaarden + Co B.V. is a Dutch construction materials wholesaler headquartered at Sluisjesdijk in Rotterdam-Zuid, operating since official founding on June 24, 1912 (with predecessor activity traceable to 1838). The company distributes a curated portfolio of building products — gypsum plasterboards (Gipskartonplaten) and gypsum fiber boards (Gipsvezelplaten) from Knauf and Fermacell; metal stud framing profiles from Dingemans and Knauf; stone, glass, and mineral wool insulation from Isover (Saint-Gobain), Knauf Insulation, and Rockwool; and an extensive ceiling systems range spanning mineral, metal, gypsum, wood-wool, colored, and acoustic-island/baffle panels, plus grid and suspension profiles from Chicago Metallic, Ecophon, OWA (Siniat), Rockfon, and Knauf Ceiling Solutions. The platform is delivered through a B2B e-commerce webshop at vanwijngaardenenco.com that supports catalog browsing, account registration, shopping-cart ordering, and warehouse pickup.

The company operates exclusively from a single Rotterdam site (having consolidated from earlier branches in The Hague, Amsterdam, Arnhem, and Hengelo over the post-war and crisis years). It sells on a quote-based B2B wholesale model with no publicly displayed pricing; commercial customers (professional builders, contractors, and construction companies requiring ceiling systems, drywall assemblies, and insulation) contact the firm for project-specific quotations. The company earns margin by distributing third-party manufacturer brands rather than producing proprietary building materials; it does not advertise AI/ML capability, does not publish revenue, has no disclosed funding, and lists 1–10 employees, consistent with a small, closely-held family distribution business.

The 2026 published supplier price-adjustment schedule (Rockwool +7%, Isover +4.07%, Ecophon +4%, Rockfon +5%, Knauf Gipsplaten +3.50%, OWA +4.2%, Kingspan Kooltherm +10%, IKO enertherm PIR +8%) indicates pass-through pricing mechanics and active procurement relationships with all major European ceiling and insulation manufacturers. Revenue is not disclosed; there are no patents, no public awards, no app, no API, and no social media presence indicated in the available data.

Name

Van Wijngaarden

Legal name

Van Wijngaarden + Co B.V.

Website

https://vanwijngaardenenco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Van Wijngaarden + Co B.V. is a Rotterdam-based Dutch B2B wholesaler, founded in 1912, distributing gypsum boards, metal studs, insulation, and ceiling systems from leading European manufacturers to construction professionals and contractors in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers (4233), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Construction materials wholesale
• Building materials distribution
• Ceiling systems supply
• Insulation products wholesale
• Gypsum board distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Van Wijngaarden + Co B.V. is a Dutch construction materials wholesaler that distributes building specialty products to professional contractors and builders. The portfolio covers gypsum boards, metal-stud framing profiles, glass and stone wool insulation, mineral and acoustic ceiling tiles/panels/baffles, suspended ceiling grid systems, and finishing accessories, sourced from manufacturers such as Knauf, Fermacell, Isover, Rockwool, Ecophon, OWA, Rockfon, and Chicago Metallic. Customers browse the assortment, register an account, and place orders via the B2B webshop at vanwijngaardenenco.com, with warehouse pickup or delivery arranged for projects across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Van Wijngaarden + Co B.V. is a Dutch building materials wholesaler operating since 1912, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction products. The offering is organized as a multi-category distribution platform comprising gypsum boards (Gipskartonplaten and Gipsvezelplaten), Metal-Stud framing profiles, insulation materials (Isover, Knauf Insulation, and Rockwool), ceiling tiles and panels across multiple types (acoustic islands/baffles, colored ceilings, gypsum ceilings, wood wool ceilings, metal ceilings, and mineral ceilings), ceiling grid systems (Chicago Metallic, Ecophon, Knauf CS, and OWA brands), and accessories including fastening materials, inspection hatches, and dry goods (leveling compounds, gypsum, plaster carriers, fillers). The company serves as a one-stop wholesale supplier for building construction and renovation projects, distributing products from major manufacturers including Knauf, Fermacell, Isover, Rockwool, Ecophon, OWA, and Rockfon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gipsplaten (Gypsum Boards)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• KnaufcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor supplier of gypsum boards, insulation (Knauf Insulation), ceiling solutions (Knauf CS), and accessories. Products include Gipskartonplaten, metal studs, ceiling tiles, and ceiling profiles under Knauf brand.
• FermacellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of gypsum fiber boards (Gipsvezelplaten), leveling compounds, and finishing materials under the Fermacell brand.
• IsovercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaint-Gobain brand supplying glass wool insulation products including Amarillo, Cladipan, Cladisol, Comfortpanel, Isocomfort, Multimax, Mupan, Protect, RKL, Renopan, Rollisol, Sonefloor, Sonepanel, Systemroll, Thermofix, and Ultimate Cladisol product lines.
• RockwoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of stone wool insulation (Steenwol) products including Rockfit, Rockfloor, Rockmax, Rockroof, Rocksono, Rocktect, and Rockvent product lines.
• EcophoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaint-Gobain brand supplying acoustic ceiling tiles (minerale plafonds), ceiling islands and baffles, colored ceilings, and Connect ceiling profile systems.
• RockfoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRockwool Group brand supplying acoustic ceiling solutions including mineral ceiling tiles, islands and baffles, colored ceilings, and ceiling profiles.
• OWAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiniat brand supplying mineral ceiling tiles, ceiling islands, and OWA ceiling profile systems including Brillianto, Cosmos, Harmony, Hygiene Humancare, RAW, Sandila, and Sinfonia product lines.
• Chicago MetalliccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRockwool Group brand supplying ceiling profile systems including bandraster, C/L/W profiles, Longspan systems, Screenline profiles, and accessories.
• Knauf Ceiling SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized ceiling solutions brand offering metal ceiling systems, wood wool ceilings (Heradesign), mineral ceilings, and comprehensive grid/suspension systems.
• DingemansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of metal stud profiles (C-profielen and U-profielen) for partition wall construction.
• IB Data B.V.strategicTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and hosting partner. Contact for privacy matters: Vestdijk 61, 5611 CA Eindhoven. Responsible for technical platform and data services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Emerging players

• Technische Unie: Dutch technical wholesaler primarily serving electrical and HVAC installation markets. Adjacent rather than direct overlap, but demonstrates how B2B specialty wholesalers in the Netherlands are scaling digital procurement platforms — a competitive benchmark for Van Wijngaarden's e-commerce trajectory.

Direct peers

• PontMeyer: Largest Dutch construction materials wholesaler with branches across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a B2B distributor of lumber, gypsum, insulation, and ceiling products serving professional contractors — Van Wijngaarden's segment with much greater scale.
• Bouwcenter: Dutch franchise network of independent construction materials dealers. Comparable B2B trade customer base and product categories including drywall, insulation, and finishing materials.
• Raab Karcher: Saint-Gobain-owned Dutch building materials distributor. Comparable product mix (gypsum, insulation, ceiling systems) and same B2B trade model, with stronger backing from a major manufacturer group.
• Jongeneel: Dutch wholesaler of lumber, sheet materials, and building products for the construction industry. Direct overlap in panel products and trade-focused distribution model.
• BMN (Bouwmaten Nederland): Major Dutch building materials wholesaler with nationwide branch network. Overlaps directly with Van Wijngaarden in drywall, insulation, and ceiling distribution to construction professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger Nederland: Dutch subsidiary of European building materials manufacturer. Operates in adjacent wall and façade categories relevant to Dutch construction professionals, and competes for trade customer mindshare in the same projects.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution Nederland: Distribution arm of Saint-Gobain in the Netherlands, carrying Isover, Ecophon, and Gyproc brands. Comparable broad-line construction materials portfolio but operating at much larger scale across multiple retail/trade channels.
• Knauf Nederland: Dutch arm of major manufacturer Knauf, a key supplier partner to Van Wijngaarden. While a manufacturer rather than distributor, it sells directly into the Dutch market and represents the supplier ecosystem that frames Van Wijngaarden's wholesale role.

Regional players

• Nedako: Dutch regional construction materials distributor. Comparable specialty wholesale model serving contractors in the Netherlands, with similar product categories to Van Wijngaarden.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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