Göthes
G\u00f6thes is a privately held Swedish B2B distributor of lock, fitting, and hardware systems, serving OEM manufacturers and the construction industry across Sweden with 50+ premium brands and 19 product categories from five regional offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1863
- HeadquartersFalun, Sweden
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Göthes does
G\u00f6thes Industribeslag AB is a privately held Swedish B2B distributor of lock and fitting systems, headquartered in Falun and operating 101-250 employees across five regional sites in Falun, M\u00f6lndal (Gothenburg), H\u00e4gersten (Stockholm), Helsingborg, and Huskvarna. Founded in 1863 as a traditional ironmongery (j\u00e4rnhandel), the company has operated continuously for 163+ years under only six owners and seven CEOs, transforming into what it positions as Scandinavia's leading OEM-market distributor of premium lock and hardware systems.
The product platform spans 19 major categories — door fittings, electric and mechanical locking, access control, hinges, glass fittings, window hardware, building/interior fittings, fastening materials, offshore hardware, evacuation equipment, vents, tools, and surveillance cameras — with distribution rights to 50+ brands including ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, GEZE, HOPPE, Hettich, athmer, Step, and Safetron. Notable recent product launches include the ASSA ABLOY 8655 RF electric lock, the Robin SIP-based intercom system, ASSA ABLOY high-security panic hardware, and lead-free brass fittings. Online configurator tools for glass walls and glass doors sit alongside an account-gated e-commerce storefront, complemented by a wholly-owned subsidiary ecosystem (G\u00f6thes S\u00e4kerhet for security, G\u00f6thes Teknik for technical solutions).
The business model is B2B distribution: registered business customers access tiered pricing and place orders online or via regional sales offices, with technical advisory, project planning, complete equipment proposals, and tailored logistics offered as value-added services. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with no disclosed SaaS or recurring component; pricing is opaque and not publicly listed. Customer segmentation is horizontal across OEM manufacturers (primary) and the broader building and construction industry (secondary). Revenue figures, headcount trends, and ownership composition beyond the historical continuity statement are not publicly disclosed.
Göthes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Göthes
- Legal name
- Göthes Industribeslag AB
- Website
- https://gothes.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1863
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- G\u00f6thes is a privately held Swedish B2B distributor of lock, fitting, and hardware systems, serving OEM manufacturers and the construction industry across Sweden with 50+ premium brands and 19 product categories from five regional offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Göthes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Lock and Fitting Systems Distribution
- NAICS
- Furniture Merchant Wholesalers (42321)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020), Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (5900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)
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Where Göthes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Falun
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Göthes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- B2B Distribution of Hardware Products: Distribution of locks, fittings, and hardware systems to OEM customers and businesses. Products include door hardware, electrical locking systems, mechanical locking, access control systems, and related hardware components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B pricing - requires account registration |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Göthes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Göthes Industribeslag AB is Scandinavia's leading B2B distributor of lock and fitting systems serving the OEM market. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of 18+ product categories — including door fittings, electric and mechanical locking, access control systems, window fittings, glass fittings, hinges, alarms, surveillance cameras, tools, and offshore hardware — sourced from more than 50 premium brands such as ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, GEZE, HOPPE, and Hettich. Customers access the catalogue through business-account registration on the gothes.se e-commerce platform or via regional Swedish sales offices, with qualified technical advisory, project planning, complete equipment proposals, and tailored logistics offered as part of the order process.
Product overview
Göthes Industribeslag AB is Scandinavia's leading distributor of lock and fitting systems for the OEM market. The company operates as a broad-line distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of 19 major product categories spanning door hardware, window fittings, electric and mechanical locking solutions, access control systems, glass fittings, hinges, surveillance cameras, tools, and specialized offshore equipment. They distribute products from over 50 leading brands including ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, GEZE, HOPPE, and Hettich. The product portfolio is organized around core categories: Dörrbeslag (door fittings) includes hardware sets, door automation, door closers, and accessories; Elektrisk låsning (electric locking) covers digital locks, electromagnets, code locks, and motor locks; Mekanisk låsning (mechanical locking) encompasses cylinders, padlocks, and lock housings; Passersystem (access control systems) includes digital cylinders, readers, and intercoms like the Robin SIP-based system. Additional categories cover building/interior fittings, fastening materials, window hardware, glass fittings, hinges, alarms, offshore equipment, bars, sliding/folding doors, conservatory fittings, escape equipment, vents, tools, and surveillance cameras. Göthes also provides online configurator tools for glass walls and glass doors, and supports e-commerce with instructional videos for their digital platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bygg & inredningsbeslag (Building & Interior Fittings) Distribution product line for building and interior hardware including furniture legs and accessories, design panels, packaging materials, furniture fittings, mailboxes, and miscellaneous iron and building materials, sold to registered business customers.
- Dörrbeslag (Door Fittings) Distribution product line covering door hardware including hardware sets, door automation, door closers, door accessories, intrusion protection, finger protection, handles and pulls, and thresholds and weather strips, sold to OEM and construction business customers.
- Elektrisk låsning (Electric Locking) Distribution product line for electronic locking solutions including digital door locks, electric and motor lock accessories, electromagnets, electric locks, electric strikes, code locks, motor locks, and motor strikes, sold to OEM and construction business customers.
- Fäst & fogmaterial (Fastening & Adhesive Materials) Distribution product line for fastening products including blind rivets, sealants and adhesives, glass pads, frame fixing, coupling fittings, screws, nails, angle brackets and hole plates, sold to OEM and construction business customers.
- Fönster- & fönsterdörrbeslag (Window & French Door Fittings) Distribution product line for window hardware including window locks, window accessories, window openers, espagolettes, espagolette handles, tilt and turn/sliding systems, setting fittings, and pivoting fittings, sold to OEM and construction business customers.
- Glasbeslag (Glass Fittings) Distribution product line for glass hardware including pull handles, door lock systems, glass walls with decibel solutions, and sliding door systems, sold to OEM and construction business customers.
- Gångjärn (Hinges)
Companies that use Göthes
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Göthes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Göthes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- ASSA ABLOYcoreMajor supplier of lock and access control products. ASSA ABLOY products represent a significant portion of Göthes' product portfolio including cylinders, locks, and exit devices.
- dormakabacoreKey supplier of door hardware, door closers, and access control systems.
- GEZEmajorSupplier of door automation, window technology, and safety systems.
- HOPPEmajorSupplier of door and window handles, specializing in hardware fittings.
- athmermajorSupplier of automatic door operators and swing door drives.
- BÄNE BESLAGmajorSupplier of hardware fittings and building hardware products.
- Dr. HahnmajorSupplier of hinge systems for windows and doors.
- RobustmajorSupplier of industrial hardware and locking solutions.
- SafetronmajorSupplier of safety and security hardware products.
- StepmajorSupplier of electrical locking solutions and door operators.
- Göthes SäkerhetcoreGroup company specializing in security products and solutions under the Göthes conglomerate.
- Göthes TeknikcoreGroup company specializing in technical solutions under the Göthes conglomerate.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Göthes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Stark Group: Danish-Northern European B2B distributor of building materials and heavy-side construction products serving professional builders and contractors. Comparable as a regional Scandinavian B2B construction-products distributor; broader and heavier-side than Göthes but overlapping customer base in Nordic construction/OEM channel.
- Optimera (Norge): Norwegian B2B distributor of building materials and interior products serving construction professionals and OEMs. Comparable as a regional Scandinavian B2B building-materials distributor serving overlapping professional customers, though with a heavier-side product mix than Göthes.
Direct peers
- Ahlsell: Leading Nordic B2B technical distribution company serving installation, construction, and industrial customers with hardware, fittings, tools, and related categories across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Baltics. Directly comparable as a broad-line Scandinavian B2B distributor with overlapping product categories and OEM/installer customer base.
- Würth: Global market leader in B2B distribution of fastening, hardware, tools, and fittings for trade and OEM customers. Directly comparable business model — multi-brand distribution of professional hardware, fittings, and consumables to OEM/professional customers — though operating at vastly larger scale.
- Solar A/S: Danish B2B distributor of electrical, technical, and installation products serving professional installers and OEMs across Northern Europe. Comparable to Göthes as a long-established Nordic B2B technical-products distributor with similar multi-vendor, multi-category model and OEM/contractor customer focus.
Broad incumbents
- Rexel: Global B2B distributor of electrical, lighting, energy, and security products serving professional contractors and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in B2B technical distribution; overlaps with Göthes on access-control, security cameras, and electric locking adjacencies.
- Sonepar: World's largest B2B distributor of electrical products, lighting, and related technical solutions serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Relevant as a broad incumbent in B2B technical distribution with overlap in electrical locking and access-control adjacencies that Göthes also distributes.
- Hilti: Global manufacturer and direct-to-customer distributor of tools, fastening systems, and installation products primarily serving construction and OEM professionals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in B2B hardware/tools distribution, though Hilti manufactures a large share of its range rather than aggregating third-party brands.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Göthes social profiles
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Göthes leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Göthes subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Göthes funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Göthes M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Göthes
What does Göthes do?
Göthes Industribeslag AB is Scandinavia's leading B2B distributor of lock and fitting systems serving the OEM market. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of 18+ product categories — including door fittings, electric and mechanical locking, access control systems, window fittings, glass fittings, hinges, alarms, surveillance cameras, tools, and offshore hardware — sourced from more than 50 premium brands such as ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, GEZE, HOPPE, and Hettich. Customers access the catalogue through business-account registration on the gothes.se e-commerce platform or via regional Swedish sales offices, with qualified technical advisory, project planning, complete equipment proposals, and tailored logistics offered as part of the order process.
Is Göthes a public or private company?
Göthes is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Göthes founded?
Göthes was founded in 1863. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Göthes based?
Göthes is headquartered in Falun, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Göthes make money?
One revenue line is on record: B2B Distribution of Hardware Products.
Who are Göthes's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Stark Group and Optimera (Norge). Direct peers are Ahlsell, Würth and Solar A/S. Broad incumbents are Rexel, Sonepar and Hilti.
Does Göthes have an API?
No public API is recorded for Göthes.
What industry is Göthes in?
Göthes's product category is Lock and Fitting Systems Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFAAAF, Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces, with a secondary code of CRAEAEAH, Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B). Its NAICS code is 42321 and its SIC code is 5020.