IC Import Consultants GmbH

What IC Import Consultants GmbH does

IC Import Consultants GmbH is a privately held German industrial supply intermediary founded in 1987, operating as a one-stop procurement partner for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and spare parts. The company positions itself as a cross-border trade consultant between Europe and Latin America, leveraging a network of over 25,000 partner brands and distributors — including visible premium brands such as Loctite, Honeywell, SMC, Rockwell Automation, ABB, Parker, SKF, Pilz, Phoenix Contact, OMRON, and Keyence — to provide customers with consolidated access to industrial parts through a single touchpoint. Headquartered in Germany with offices in Switzerland, the United States, Uruguay, and Argentina, it serves industries across automotive, energy (including oil and gas), consumer goods, pulp and paper, construction, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

The core service offerings are structured around four commercial lines: Consolidation of Industrial Parts (unified MRO sourcing), Customized Supply Service (tailored procurement solutions), International Supply Chain Management, and End-to-End Supply Chain Management for Large-Scale Projects. Operational processes include purchase, quality checks, consolidation, and flexible delivery, with a stated quote turnaround within three days. The company also represents specific partner brands including SSP Safety System Products (machine safety), Stelter (precision-forged goods and Damascus steel), and Blecher (saw blades and specialized blades). No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or certifications are disclosed.

The business model is transactional: customers submit parts lists via an online quote form or email and receive comprehensive quotes within three days. Revenue is derived from margin on goods sold and logistics handling rather than disclosed subscription or fee structures. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer, supported by a multi-language website (English, German, Portuguese, Spanish) and a relationship-based sales approach. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding history, ownership structure, or external investors.

Name

IC Import Consultants GmbH

Legal name

Import Consultants GmbH

Website

https://import-consultants.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IC Import Consultants GmbH is a privately held German industrial MRO procurement intermediary founded in 1987, leveraging a network of 25,000+ suppliers across offices in Switzerland, Germany, the US, Uruguay, and Argentina to serve automotive, energy, consumer goods, pulp and paper, construction, and other industrial buyers with consolidated parts sourcing and cross-border trade between Europe and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supply Services

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (4251)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC)

Keywords

• MRO procurement services
• Industrial parts supply
• Spare parts sourcing
• International supply chain
• Industrial trading consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wollerau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial parts procurement and supply: IC Import Consultants generates revenue by sourcing and supplying industrial MRO parts and spare parts to customers globally. Acting as a trading and consulting partner between Europe and Latin America, the company procures parts through its network of over 25,000 suppliers, performing quality checks and consolidation before delivery. Revenue is derived from margin on goods sold, handling logistics, and potentially professional services for end-to-end supply chain management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IC Import Consultants operates as a B2B industrial supply partner that consolidates MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and spare parts procurement through a single touchpoint. The company sources parts from a network of over 25,000 supplier brands and distributors, performs quality checks, consolidates orders, and delivers internationally — bridging Europe and Latin America. Customers submit parts lists via an online quote form or email and receive comprehensive quotes within three days.

Product overview

IC Import Consultants is an industrial supply partner offering a unified procurement platform for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) parts. The company provides four core services: Consolidation of Industrial Parts (streamlined sourcing through one system), Customized Supply Service (tailored procurement solutions), International Supply Chain Management, and End-to-End Supply Chain Management for Large-Scale Projects. Through a network of over 25,000 suppliers and partner brands, clients can source all industrial parts through a single point of contact. The company also represents partner brands including SSP Safety System Products (machine safety solutions), Stelter (precision-forged goods and Damascus steel), and Blecher (saw blades and specialized blades).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consolidation of Industrial Parts Sourcing service that enables industrial clients to consolidate all MRO and spare parts through one streamlined system, reducing cost, complexity, and multi-supplier management across a network of 25,000+ supplier brands and distributors.
• Customized Supply Service Tailored procurement solutions that meet specific operational and budgetary needs, ensuring flexibility in sourcing and delivery for industrial buyers.
• International Supply Chain Management Management of complex international supply chains ensuring the right industrial parts reach clients across borders, leveraging the company's offices in Switzerland, Germany, the US, Uruguay, and Argentina.
• End-to-End Supply Chain Management for Large-Scale Projects Comprehensive supply chain solutions supporting major industrial projects with seamless execution, consolidation, quality checks, and delivery.
• SSP Safety System Products Distribution Distribution of SSP's world-class machine safety solutions including safety sensors, control technology, and protective enclosures ensuring highest safety standards across diverse industries.
• Stelter Precision-Forged Goods Distribution Distribution of Stelter's precision-forged goods and high-quality Damascus steel products, offering superior craftsmanship and reliability for industrial applications.
• Blecher Saw Blades and Specialized Blades Distribution Distribution of Blecher's high-performance saw blades and specialized blades for metals and tissue, renowned for precision and durability across demanding industrial sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quote turnaround within 3 days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SSP Safety System ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIC Import Consultants represents SSP Safety System Products as a partner, providing world-class machine safety solutions including safety sensors, control technology, and protective enclosures. SSP ensures highest safety standards across diverse industries.
• SteltercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs a partner of Stelter, IC offers precision-forged goods and high-quality Damascus steel products. Stelter's expertise in forging guarantees superior craftsmanship and reliability for industrial applications.
• BlechercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnering with Blecher, IC delivers high-performance saw blades as well as specialized blades for metals and tissue. Blecher's tools are renowned for precision and durability across demanding sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Major industrial supplies and fasteners distributor with on-site vending and bin stocking solutions. Comparable in serving industrial customers with MRO needs, but with technology-enabled vending/onsite model.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fasteners, tools, and industrial supplies with direct-sales field rep model across 80+ countries. Highly comparable multi-country industrial distribution approach with similar human-intermediary sales motion.
• Sonepar: World's largest B-to-B electrical distribution group with operations across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Comparable multi-region industrial distribution model with cross-border supply chain capabilities.
• Rexel: Global electrical and industrial supplies distributor with significant presence in Europe and Latin America. Comparable geographic overlap in EU-LATAM industrial distribution channels.
• MSC Industrial: Large US metalworking and industrial MRO distributor with broad product portfolio. Comparable end-market focus on industrial customers requiring consolidated sourcing.
• McMaster-Carr: Industry-leading industrial supplies distributor known for extensive catalog and same-day shipping. Comparable in providing consolidated MRO procurement but digitally native with massive US-centric distribution infrastructure.
• Grainger: Largest US-based industrial MRO distributor with KeepStock and digital procurement platform. Comparable in serving industrial buyers across multiple sectors with broad product catalogs, but operates at vastly larger scale and primarily in North America.
• Trident (formerly HD Supply): North American industrial MRO and specialty distribution company serving infrastructure and industrial customers. Comparable diversified vertical MRO distribution model.

Direct peers

• Cromwell Tools: UK-headquartered industrial supplies distributor serving manufacturing and MRO customers globally. Comparable as a mid-sized industrial MRO intermediary serving multinational industrial buyers.

Emerging players

• Element14: Global electronic components distributor with community-based platform serving design engineers and industrial buyers. Comparable as a digital-first industrial MRO intermediary, though focused on electronics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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