Folke-Larsen
Folke-Larsens Eftf. A/S is a family-owned Danish industrial tools distributor, founded in 1963, selling and servicing pneumatic, cordless, and torque-controlled assembly tools to wholesalers, manufacturers, and the wind energy and agriculture sectors across Denmark.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersGlostrup, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Folke-Larsen does
Folke-Larsens Eftf. A/S is a privately held, family-owned Danish industrial tools distributor founded in 1963 and headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark. The company operates a multi-brand distribution and service model covering pneumatic tools, cordless/battery tools, electrical assembly tools, torque wrenches and multipliers, automatic screw feeding systems, compressors, generators, pumps, pallet trucks, workshop equipment, and consumables such as sockets, hoses, and abrasives. It distributes internationally recognized brands (URYU, Momento, Norbar, Ingersoll Rand, Fiam, Shinano, Fogo, Prebena, Shamal, Cengar, USAG, Spitznas) alongside its own FLAIR private label, which includes the Danish-developed FLAIR HTC cordless nutrunner series offering 250–4000 Nm torque output with +/- 5% tolerance, brushless motors, and USB-based data transfer. The company holds more than 17,000 items in stock and over 8,000 spare parts in its own repair shop.
The business generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time sales of tools and equipment, usage-based equipment rental (notably FLAIR HTC nutrunners), and professional services including 24-hour on-site repair, calibration, and annual service inspections across Denmark. Go-to-market combines daily wholesale supply to Denmark's largest tool wholesalers, direct B2B sales supported by product specialists, a nationwide on-site service fleet, and an emerging direct digital channel. Primary customer segments are professional workshops and manufacturers requiring assembly and screwing tools, the wind turbine sector needing torque control for heavy-duty assembly, and the agricultural sector. The company is a member of the Bitva industry association and participates in major Danish and regional trade fairs including HI, Agromek, Transportmessen, WindEnergy Hamburg, and Dalo.
Operational leadership rests with Peter Larsson, who joined in 1994 and became director in 2009 when the business expanded into assembly and automation; ownership remains within the Larsson family, with no disclosed institutional, private equity, or public market investment. The company celebrated its 60th anniversary in July 2023 and in 2024 received a three-star Agromek Star Award nomination for the FLAIR HTC series in the Danish New Product category.
Folke-Larsen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Folke-Larsen
- Legal name
- Folke-Larsens Eftf. A/S
- Website
- https://folkelarsen.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Folke-Larsens Eftf. A/S is a family-owned Danish industrial tools distributor, founded in 1963, selling and servicing pneumatic, cordless, and torque-controlled assembly tools to wholesalers, manufacturers, and the wind energy and agriculture sectors across Denmark.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Folke-Larsen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Tools Distribution
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)
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Where Folke-Larsen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glostrup
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Folke-Larsen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tool and Equipment Sales: Sale of professional tools including pneumatic tools, cordless tools, torque wrenches, multipliers, compressors, generators, and workshop equipment to wholesalers and end-users across Denmark.
- Equipment Rental: Short- and long-term rental of professional equipment including FLAIR HTC nutrunners, with delivery and pickup options for temporary projects or try-before-you-buy scenarios.
- Service and Repair: On-site service (24-hour call), fixed annual service inspection, repair and calibration of tools at own repair shop with over 8,000 spare parts in stock.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual tool and equipment products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Folke-Larsen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Folke-Larsen distributes professional industrial tools and equipment in Denmark, including pneumatic tools, cordless tools, torque wrenches and multipliers, compressors, generators, pumps, workshop equipment, and material handling products. The company sells its own FLAIR brand, including the Danish-developed FLAIR HTC battery-powered assembly tool series, alongside international brands such as URYU, Norbar, Ingersoll Rand, Fiam, and Fogo, and supports customers with nationwide on-site service, repair, calibration, and equipment rental.
Product overview
Folke-Larsen is a Danish industrial tools and equipment distributor founded in 1963, operating as a modern multi-brand supplier with 22 employees. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized across multiple product categories: pneumatic tools (impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws), cordless/battery tools including the proprietary FLAIR HTC Danish-developed cordless nutrunner series (250-4000 Nm range with +/-5% tolerance), electrical assembly tools with data collection, automatic assembly solutions (screw feeders, vacuum systems), torque wrenches and multipliers (450-9500 Nm range), reaction arms, impact sockets, air treatment systems, compressors (piston, screw, and oil-free types), workshop equipment, generators, pumps, pallet trucks, dehumidifiers, abrasives, tool balancers (including Zero Gravity air balancers), hand tools, and work lamps. The company distributes internationally recognized brands (Uryu, Norbar, Momento, Shamal, Fogo, Ingersoll Rand, Fiam, Shinano, Weber, Prebena) alongside its own FLAIR private label brand. Services include nationwide on-site repair, calibration, and equipment rental featuring the FLAIR HTC series. The company serves the manufacturing, wind energy, and agricultural sectors across Denmark.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FLAIR: Folke-Larsen's own brand of tools and accessories, including FLAIR HTC cordless nutrunners, FLAIR balancers, FLAIR pallet trucks, FLAIR submersible pumps, and other professional tools.
- FLAIR HTC
Products and services
- Pneumatic Tools Comprehensive range of compressed air-powered tools including impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, pulse wrenches, torque multipliers, riveters, screwdrivers, percussion tools, drill machines, saws, and abrasive tools for industrial and workshop applications.
- Cordless Tools Battery-powered tools including HTC nutrunners, torque control tools, pulse tools, controlled tools, impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, drill machines, saws, angle grinders, grease guns, and nail guns for versatile wireless operation.
- FLAIR HTC Series Danish-developed cordless assembly tools featuring high torque output (250-4000 Nm), +/- 5% tolerance, brushless motors, easy torque adjustment, and data transfer via USB. Includes nutrunners with single and dual-trigger configurations for safety-sensitive applications.
- FLAIR Brand Tools Folke-Larsen's own brand covering tools and accessories including air impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, balancers, submersible pumps, pallet trucks, and workshop equipment, designed for professional industrial applications with focus on durability and value.
- Torque Wrenches Manual and digital torque wrenches including click-type wrenches, digital wrenches, and screwdrivers for precise torque control applications.
- Multipliers Torque multipliers ranging from 450 Nm to 9500 Nm with various gear ratios (3.4:1 to 135:1) for multiplying input torque in confined spaces.
- Compressors Range of compressors including piston compressors, screw compressors, 400-volt industrial compressors, gasoline/diesel compressors, oil-free compressors, battery compressors, and air dryers.
- Generators Petrol and diesel generators (2.2-6.0 kW) with various socket configurations for backup power and mobile applications.
- Pumps Submersible pumps, professional pumps, agricultural pumps, pressure systems, water pumps, saltwater pumps, AdBlue pumps, diesel pumps, and engine pumps for various fluid transfer applications.
- Automatic Assembly Solutions Automated screw feeding systems, screw solution stations (stationary and handheld), vacuum systems, and screw servers with counters for high-volume assembly operations.
- Workshop Equipment Blow guns, spray guns, tool holders, induction heaters (iDuctor), cleaning guns, brake bleeders, grease guns, sealing guns, and washing equipment for professional workshops.
- Product Rental Flexible rental service for professional equipment including FLAIR HTC cordless nutrunners with optional dual-trigger safety devices, available for short- or long-term rental with delivery and pickup.
- Service and Repair On-site service nationwide as 24-hour call-out or annual service inspection, plus own repair shop with 8,000+ spare parts in stock for maintaining compressed air tools, cordless tools, and torque wrenches, including professional calibration and torque verification.
Companies that use Folke-Larsen
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Folke-Larsen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Folke-Larsen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- URYUcoreJapanese manufacturer of pneumatic tools. Agency agreement established in 1965, which Folke-Larsen still maintains today - representing one of their longest-standing partnerships.
- MomentocoreSwedish tool manufacturer. Agency agreement established in 1965, which Folke-Larsen still maintains today.
- NorbarcoreUK-based specialist in torque tools and multipliers. Distributed through Folke-Larsen across Denmark.
- Ingersoll RandmajorExpanded partnership in 2023. Provides cordless tools, pneumatic tools, and air balancers for distribution.
- FiamminorItalian manufacturer of pneumatic tools including air cutters, nutrunners, and screwdrivers.
- ShinanominorJapanese manufacturer of pneumatic ratchet wrenches and production tools.
- FogominorPolish manufacturer of generators with Mitsubishi petrol engines for professional users.
- WeberminorTool manufacturer distributed through Folke-Larsen.
- PrebenaminorGerman manufacturer. Partnership agreement signed for nail guns and PKT hybrid screw pistol products.
- ShamalminorItalian manufacturer of compressed air equipment.
- CengarminorNew agency partnership for specialized tools.
- USAGminorItalian hand tool manufacturer. New agency partnership added.
- SpitznasminorNew agency partnership for specialized tools.
- BitvaminorIndustry Association for Industrial Engineering, Tools and Automation. Folke-Larsen is a member and participates in Bitvadagen events.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Folke-Larsen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Würth Group: German-based global market leader in the sale of assembly and fastening materials, with a multi-brand distribution model serving industrial and trade customers. Closely comparable to Folke-Larsen's B2B tool distribution plus service business targeting manufacturing and assembly.
- Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global leader in tools, technology, and services for professional construction and industrial users. Highly comparable to Folke-Larsen's distribution-plus-service-plus-rental model targeting professional trades, including the integrated fleet management and direct sales motion.
- Desoutter Tools: French-origin industrial assembly tool specialist (now part of Stanley Black & Decker), focused on pneumatic and electric assembly tools for manufacturing. Directly comparable to Folke-Larsen's core professional assembly tool offering including cordless nutrunners and torque control.
- Norbar Torque Tools: UK-based specialist in torque wrenches and multipliers — already a Folke-Larsen distribution principal in Denmark. Directly comparable on product category (torque control and multipliers) and shares overlap with Folke-Larsen's wind and manufacturing customer base.
- Atlas Copco: Swedish industrial group manufacturing compressors, vacuum solutions, and industrial tools including pneumatic assembly tools. Shares Nordic heritage with Folke-Larsen and overlaps substantially on pneumatic tools, torque solutions, and industrial compressors that Folke-Larsen distributes.
Broad incumbents
- Stanley Black & Decker: Global tool giant spanning hand tools, power tools, fasteners, and industrial assembly (including the Desoutter and Dubuque brands). Overlaps with Folke-Larsen's portfolio of professional assembly tools and torque equipment, though at vastly different scale and as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
- Ingersoll Rand: US-based global supplier of compressors, pneumatic tools, and material handling. Already a key Folke-Larsen principal (partnership expanded in 2023); comparable product lines (pneumatic and cordless tools, compressors, air treatment) but operates as a global manufacturer rather than Danish distributor.
- Snap-on Incorporated: US-based global tool manufacturer and franchise-based distributor serving professional technicians. Comparable product portfolio (hand tools, power tools, torque, diagnostics) and tool distribution model, though vastly larger and broader geographically.
- Makita: Japan-based global power tool manufacturer with strong cordless and pneumatic tool lines. Overlaps with Folke-Larsen's cordless tools, impact wrenches, and professional tool portfolio, though Makita is a global manufacturer rather than a Danish distributor.
- Bosch Power Tools (Professional): Germany-based global manufacturer of professional power tools, accessories, and measuring equipment. Overlaps with Folke-Larsen's cordless tool, impact wrench, and assembly tool categories; broader industrial footprint and as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Folke-Larsen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Folke-Larsen M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Folke-Larsen
What does Folke-Larsen do?
Folke-Larsen distributes professional industrial tools and equipment in Denmark, including pneumatic tools, cordless tools, torque wrenches and multipliers, compressors, generators, pumps, workshop equipment, and material handling products. The company sells its own FLAIR brand, including the Danish-developed FLAIR HTC battery-powered assembly tool series, alongside international brands such as URYU, Norbar, Ingersoll Rand, Fiam, and Fogo, and supports customers with nationwide on-site service, repair, calibration, and equipment rental.
Is Folke-Larsen a public or private company?
Folke-Larsen is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Folke-Larsen founded?
Folke-Larsen was founded in 1963. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Folke-Larsen based?
Folke-Larsen is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Folke-Larsen make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Tool and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental and service and Repair.
Who are Folke-Larsen's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Würth Group, Hilti, Desoutter Tools, Norbar Torque Tools and Atlas Copco. Broad incumbents are Stanley Black & Decker, Ingersoll Rand, Snap-on Incorporated, Makita and Bosch Power Tools (Professional).
Does Folke-Larsen have an API?
No public API is recorded for Folke-Larsen.
What industry is Folke-Larsen in?
Folke-Larsen's product category is Industrial Tools Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIADAB, Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 5084.