pgb-Europe

What pgb-Europe does

pgb-Europe NV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of fastening materials, founded in 1956 as Pennoit-Grootaert Boutenhandel and now in its third generation of Pennoit family leadership under CEO Frederik Pennoit. The company operates from its headquarters in Melle, Belgium, with wholly-owned manufacturing at pgb-Polska in Zabrze, Poland (producing nylon, metal, and chemical anchors under the SMART brand), a sales office pgb-France, sourcing operations pgb-Asia in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and the recently acquired Dutch distributor GebuVolco. Its portfolio spans eight proprietary sub-brands covering professional fasteners (pgb-Fasteners, pfs+), premium wood screws (Hapax, with patented Triple Head Point and 4Top coating), ETA-certified anchors (SMART), timber connectors (FG Wood Connectors), drill bits (Sharpware), hand tools (Cosmos), and color-coded DIY retail packaging, plus authorized Benelux distribution of Lindapter steel clamping systems. The catalog exceeds 80,000 article references sold to construction professionals, hardware stores, timber merchants, industrial manufacturers, solar installers, and serious DIY consumers across Benelux, France, Poland, and broader European markets.

The business model combines direct B2B field sales, a B2B/B2C e-commerce webshop (with registration-gated net pricing and a Quick Scan barcode ordering tool), and multi-tier channel distribution through hardware stores and specialized distributors. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical fastener products, with pricing differentiated by customer type (professional net pricing post-login, standard unit pricing for DIY retail packaging). Operational infrastructure includes a 5,000m² automated pallet warehouse (13,000 Euro pallet capacity), a Knapp OSR automated picking installation capable of 16,000 order lines per day, Dematic automated guided vehicles, an SAP ERP system, and ISO 9001 quality management, supporting a stated 97% permanent delivery rate. The company is backed by Waterland Private Equity as a strategic financial partner supporting an active buy-and-build strategy.

Supporting the product portfolio is a proprietary software ecosystem including the SMART Anchor Design Software, Wood Connection Design Software, Mortar Volume Calculator, and downloadable BIM/CAD resources, which embed pgb-Europe products into engineering specifications and project documentation workflows. The company holds extensive regulatory certifications (CE, EN, 15+ ETA approvals, TÜV for structural bolting) and is a member of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers (ECAP) and the European Fastener Distributors Association (EFDA), positioning it as a certified supplier for safety-critical structural applications.

Name

pgb-Europe

Legal name

pgb-Europe NV

Website

https://pgb-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

pgb-Europe is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of certified fastening materials (fasteners, wood screws, anchors, tools) serving construction professionals, hardware retailers, and industrial buyers across Benelux, France, and broader Europe via its own brands, automated logistics, and channel distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Melle

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener and Fixing Product Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and distributing over 80,000 article references of fasteners, wood screws, anchors, and construction fixings to industrial professionals, contractors, and retail channels. Revenue stream includes both standard product sales and private label/custom packaging options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

pgb-Europe manufactures and distributes over 80,000 article references of fastening materials — wood screws, nylon/metal/chemical anchors, bolts, nuts, washers, drill bits, hand tools, and timber connectors — across nine proprietary brands. The company sells to construction professionals and industrial buyers through direct field sales, B2B webshop accounts with net pricing, and to retail/DIY consumers through hardware stores under a separate color-coded DIY packaging concept. In-house anchor production takes place at pgb-Polska in Poland, while pgb-Asia manages Asian sourcing and quality control.

Product overview

pgb-Europe is a manufacturer and wholesaler of fastening materials with a portfolio of 9 proprietary sub-brands covering the full range of professional fastening solutions. The core products include pgb-Fasteners (general fasteners for wood and metal), pfs+ (wood screws), Hapax (premium patented wood screws and terrace systems), SMART (anchors with ETA certifications), FG Wood Connectors (timber connectors), Sharpware (drill bits), Cosmos (hand tools), Lindapter (steel connections - distributed brand), and DIY (retail packaging concepts). Supporting these products are proprietary software tools including Anchor Design Software, Wood Connection Design Software, Mortar Volume Calculator, and a Quick Scan webshop tool. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Poland and Belgium with sales offices across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pgb-Fasteners: Professional quality fasteners brand including bolts, nuts, screws, and washers for wood and metal applications.
• pfs+screw
• Hapax
• SMART
• FG Wood Connectors
• Sharpware
• Cosmos
• Lindapter
• DIY

Products and services

• pgb-Fasteners Brand Professional-quality fasteners line including bolts, nuts, screws, and washers for wood and metal applications, distributed to construction and industrial buyers as well as retail hardware stores.
• pfs+ Screw Brand Professional wood screws brand with characteristic pre-drilling tip for fast installation, covering carpentry, construction, hardwood, drywall, and special application screws.
• Hapax Brand Premium patented wood screws and terrace systems optimized for carpentry and wood construction, featuring patented Triple Head Point technology and complete terrace installation systems (D-Pro, Fixing Pro, Atlas, Rock).
• SMART Anchors Brand High-quality European-certified nylon, metal, and chemical anchors and plugs for construction, manufactured at pgb-Polska in Poland with over 25 product families and supported by free Anchor Design Software.
• FG Wood Connectors Brand Complete range of timber connectors, garden hardware, construction fixings, and wall attachments including hinges, brackets, joist hangers, and post supports, with optional BlackTop coating.
• Sharpware Brand Professional drill bits and screwdriver bits for wood, metal, stone, concrete, and special applications, including SDS hammer drills, HSS metal drills, carbide-tipped masonry drills, and titanium-coated options.
• Cosmos Brand Professional-grade hand tools including screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, pliers, clamps, hammers, chisels, saws, knives, tapes, and levels for professional users and serious DIY enthusiasts.
• Lindapter Distribution (Benelux) Authorized Benelux distribution of Lindapter clamp systems for steel structures, ceiling fixings, supports, and steel floors, offering type-approved connections without drilling or welding.
• DIY Retail Brand Retail packaging concept with color-coded pgb-Fasteners packaging (blue for metal, green for wood, grey for stainless, yellow for hooks/eyes, orange for nails) sold through hardware stores with merchandising and POS support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% permanent delivery rate through efficient purchasing policy and automated logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GebuVolcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 November 2025Acquisition completed November 5, 2025. GebuVolco, led by Dirk De Pijper for over 30 years, is a leading Dutch distributor of fastening materials and producer of hardware products including Silvermate and QZ brands. GebuVolco operates as an independent entity retaining its name, organization, and contacts. The acquisition strengthens pgb-Holding's position in the European market and enables additional value creation for customers through expanded assortment and custom solutions.
• LindaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorpgb-Europe is the authorized distributor for Lindapter products in the Benelux region. Lindapter has over 80 years of experience as inventor and pioneer in clamping systems for steel structures, offering approved fastening products for structural steel connections, ceiling installations, supports, and steel floors.
• EFDA (European Fastener Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership since 2015. EFDA advocates for the interests of fastener distributors at European and global levels, supporting the industry's voice in regulatory and trade matters.
• ECAP (European Consortium of Anchor Producers)minorOthersIndustry consortium membership for pgb-Polska. ECAP represents the interests and standards of anchor producers in Europe, ensuring quality and compliance with European technical standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Makita Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of professional power tools and accessories. Comparable to pgb-Europe at the professional trades segment level, with overlapping distribution channels in Europe, though focused on power tools rather than fasteners.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with significant fastening solutions segment. Comparable to pgb-Europe at the product category level (bolts, nuts, screws, anchors) though operating at vastly larger scale across construction and industrial end markets.
• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of premium fastening systems, anchors, and power tools serving construction professionals. Comparable to pgb-Europe through its anchor and fastening product range and emphasis on engineering/design software, with a more premium direct-sales model.
• Stanley Black & Decker: US-listed global manufacturer of tools, fasteners, and industrial solutions with strong EMEA presence. Comparable to pgb-Europe through its professional fastening systems and hand tool brands, though at much broader portfolio scale.
• Würth Group: German global leader in fasteners, tools, and chemicals with multi-channel sales to trades and industry. Comparable to pgb-Europe through its broad fastener catalog, proprietary sub-brands, and direct-to-trades distribution model, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed fastener specialist with industrial distribution and smart factory logistics focus. Comparable to pgb-Europe in catalog breadth, multi-channel B2B sales, and emphasis on logistics technology and engineering services.
• fischer Group: German-based manufacturer of nylon, metal, and chemical anchors with strong ETA certifications and design software. Closely comparable to pgb-Europe's SMART anchor portfolio and ECAP membership, with similar technical depth and target customer base in construction professionals.
• Tox-Dübel-Technik: German manufacturer specializing in nylon, metal, and chemical anchors with ETA approvals. Direct comparable to pgb-Europe's SMART brand in terms of product breadth, certification depth, and target construction segment.
• Berner SE: German-headquartered European trade distributor of fasteners, tools, and consumables to construction and maintenance professionals. Comparable to pgb-Europe through multi-channel B2B sales, broad SKU portfolio, and field sales model across European markets.
• CELO Group: Spanish-headquartered international manufacturer and distributor of small-format fasteners and fixings for construction. Comparable to pgb-Europe through its multi-brand portfolio, European distribution footprint, and focus on certified anchoring solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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