What Latis does

Latis (operating as Laitis) is a Sweden-based B2B and consumer distributor of automotive and industrial supplies, headquartered in Luleå and operating nine physical stores across Northern Sweden from Kiruna to Örnsköldsvik. Founded in 1962 by Erik Laiti as a car battery and used parts shop, the company has expanded into a One Stop Shop providing over 1 million vehicle spare parts from 500+ brands and 2.5 million industrial products, alongside services such as calibration, financing (Laitis+), training academies (BIG Academy and KGK Academy), workplace safety inspections, and a repair service center. The company is owned by KGK (KG Knutsson AB), which provides centralized logistics through a 33,000 m² automated distribution center in Enk\u00f6ping, and is a co-owner of BIG Group, a Nordic purchasing organization providing scale and exclusive industrial brands.

Latis monetizes through one-time product sales across automotive and industrial categories, complemented by recurring revenue from Laitis+ equipment leasing, subscription-style managed logistics services (Total Service Provider, AutomatService vending solutions, RFID inventory systems), and professional services (calibration, training). Go-to-market is a hybrid of 9 physical retail stores, a B2B e-commerce platform with EDI and punch-out integrations for enterprise procurement, the Autoexperten workshop network, and direct enterprise sales. Customer segments are primarily automotive workshops and industrial companies in Northern Sweden, with secondary exposure to transport fleets and private consumers. Operational technology centers on RFID-based inventory tracking, automated vending machines deployed at customer sites, and KGK's miniload automated storage system, but the company is fundamentally a distribution business rather than a technology company.

Name

Latis

Legal name

Laitis

Website

https://laitis.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Latis (Laitis) is a Swedish B2B distributor of automotive spare parts and industrial supplies, operating 9 stores across Northern Sweden under KGK ownership, serving automotive workshops, industrial companies, and private consumers with products, services, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial and Automotive Supply Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial supply distribution
• Automotive parts retail
• Workshop equipment supply
• Tool and machinery distribution
• Safety equipment wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Luleå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Automotive: Sale of spare parts, accessories, and tools for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers. Over 1 million items from 500+ brands. Revenue generated through physical stores and B2B web shop.
2. Product Sales - Industrial: Sale of tools, machinery, workwear, and protective equipment for industrial sector. 2.5 million items across various brands. Revenue through stores and web shop.
3. Financing Services (Laitis+): Leasing and rental financing solutions for equipment with long lifespan or requiring regular updates. Revenue from financing fees and lease payments.
4. Service & Maintenance: Calibration of Dräger equipment (breathalyzers, gas detectors), torque tools, fall protection inspection, welding validation, and general tool repair services.
5. Training Programs: BIG Academy and KGK Academy training courses for industrial and automotive sectors including fall protection, hot work, forklift, crane, scaffolding, and first aid training.
6. Logistics Services (Total Service Provider): Comprehensive supply chain management including warehouse service, inventory management, and logistics optimization. Revenue from service fees and product margins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laitis distributes automotive spare parts, tools, machinery, workwear, and safety equipment through nine physical retail stores across Northern Sweden and a B2B web shop, complemented by integrated services including financing (Laitis+), calibration, training (BIG Academy, KGK Academy), warehouse management, automated inventory (AutomatService), and supply chain management (Total Service Provider). The company serves as a 'One Stop Shop' combining products, expertise, services, and logistics under the KGK-owned corporate umbrella and BIG-Gruppen co-ownership structure.

Product overview

Latis operates as a 'One Stop Shop' distributor for the automotive and industrial sectors, combining products, services, and logistics into a unified platform. The core offerings include Autokatalogen (online spare parts catalog with 1M+ items), Autoexperten Bilverkstad (workshop concept), and a comprehensive online store with EDI/punch-out integration capabilities. The service portfolio includes financing (Laitis+), warehouse management (Lagerservice, AutomatService), RFID logistics solutions, calibration and service workshop, workplace safety inspections, and training (Big Academy, KGK Academy). The company also offers proprietary brands including Exelar workwear and industrial tool brands (BondTools, Dimas Tools, Benox, Presact, Metreo), plus used car parts (4.4M items) for circular economy. Additional services include chemical management (Kemdb), Total Service Provider for supply chain optimization, SmartVan equipment solutions, and business profiling/branding services. The company operates 9 physical stores across northern Sweden (Kiruna to Örnsköldsvik) with next-day delivery capabilities through KGK's logistics center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BondTools: Range of tools and kits that maintain high industrial quality, offered through Laitis as co-owner of BIG Group.
• Dimas Tools
• Exelar
• Benox
• Presact
• Metreo
• Carat
• Tajima
• Kamasa Tools
• Carsmart
• Autoexperten
• SmartVan

Products and services

• Autoexperten Bilverkstad (Autoexperten Car Workshop) A comprehensive automotive workshop concept operated in cooperation with KGK that enables workshops to handle all car brands and perform repairs and service professionally according to manufacturer instructions, ensuring new car warranty retention for customers.
• Autokatalogen (Vehicle Spare Parts Catalog) Online catalog offering over one million spare parts, accessories, and tools for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers, with over 500 brands available for purchase.
• Laitis+ Financing Solutions Flexible financing solutions in the form of leasing or rental arrangements, allowing customers to manage equipment costs with minimal administration; 100% tax-deductible fees with option to purchase at residual value at contract end.
• AutomatService (Automatic Inventory System) Secure storage service using vending machines (SavePro cabinet, SaveBox module, SaveRent lending module) placed at customer workplaces, providing 24/7 access to consumables, personal protective equipment, and tools with automatic restocking.
• Used Car Parts (Begagnade Bildelar) Service offering 4.4 million recycled and salvaged vehicle parts through Autoexperten, contributing to circular economy with a 1-year warranty on quality-rated products.
• RFID Solutions RFID-based logistics solutions ranging from individual locker solutions to unmanned storages, ensuring 24/7 access to goods and equipment at workplaces with real-time monitoring and tracking capabilities.
• Lagerservice (Warehouse Service) Complete warehouse management and operation service for customized storage facilities at industrial environments, construction sites, or maintenance workshops.
• Total Service Provider Comprehensive supply chain solution for tools, supplies, and spare parts that streamlines procurement processes and achieves significant cost savings through optimized material flow and warehouse replenishment.
• BIG Academy (Industrial Training) Industry-specific vocational training programs including fall protection, hot work, work platforms, lifting, scaffolding, forklift, first aid, and crane operations following Swedish Work Environment Authority guidelines, with competency certificates awarded.
• KGK Academy (Automotive Training) Automotive industry training platform with over 22,500 trained students, offering courses in automotive electricity, high voltage technology, engines, refrigeration/AC certification, and sales/customer service.
• Calibration and Service Workshop Professional calibration services for Dräger breathalyzers, gas detectors, torque tools, fall protection inspection, and welding equipment validation, plus repairs for power tools, welders, and hydraulics.
• Workplace Safety Inspections (Skyddsronder) Comprehensive workplace safety inspection services including needs assessment, 3D visualization, training, delivery, implementation, and follow-up for industrial environments.
• SmartVan Concept for easily assembled interior and equipment solutions for transporters, vans, or light trucks.
• Kemdb (Chemical Database) Smart chemical management solution providing rapid access to hazardous chemical information, safety regulations compliance, and safer working environment guidance via mobile app.
• Dräger Products Distribution Official Dräger distributor offering breathalyzers, gas detection equipment, and respiratory protection, with the DEEP concept (Detection, Escape, Educate, Protect) for comprehensive gas detection and safety solutions, including calibration and maintenance services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery for vehicle parts within Sweden (order before 16:00, pickup at 08:00 next day)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIG-Gruppen (BIG Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaitis is a co-owner of the Nordic purchasing organization BIG Group, which includes local entrepreneurs in Sweden and Norway. This partnership provides access to 2.5 million industrial products, exclusive brands (BondTools, Dimas Tools, Exelar, Benox, Presact, Metreo, Carat, Tajima), and collective purchasing power for the industrial sector.
• AutoexpertencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkshop concept operated by KGK where Laitis participates. Autoexperten workshops provide certified car repair and service, using Laitis products and support. Includes access to 4.4 million used car parts through partnerships with auto wreckers.
• DrägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaitis is an official Dräger distributor offering breathalyzers, gas detection equipment, and respiratory protection. Services include calibration, maintenance, and the DEEP concept (Detection, Escape, Educate, Protect) for comprehensive gas detection and safety solutions.
• HellaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for vehicle lighting solutions. Laitis provides customized lighting installations for all vehicle types including construction machinery, agricultural vehicles, and transport vehicles, with testing and consultation services.
• WebastominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for vehicle heating and cooling solutions. Laitis offers Webasto air and water heating systems, and cooling/air conditioning systems for vehicles including cars, trucks, buses, and construction machinery.
• Eco ScandicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for regenerated AC gas recycling. Eco Scandic collects used refrigerant from vehicles, transports to Järfälla hub, and sends to Helsinki for regeneration. The regenerated refrigerant meets AHRI-700 quality standards and is reused in new vehicles.
• KGK AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy with over 22,500 trained students offering courses for automotive workshops including automotive electricity, high voltage technology, engines, refrigeration/AC certification, and sales/customer service.
• BIG AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-specific vocational training following Swedish Work Environment Authority guidelines. Courses include fall protection, hot work, work platforms, lifting, scaffolding, bolt gun, forklift, first aid, and crane training with competency certificates.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bilia: Swedish automotive dealer and service group providing parts, service, and accessories to consumer and business customers. Comparable in automotive aftermarket customer base (workshops, fleet owners, private consumers) though Bilia focuses on dealer-branded service versus Laitis's multi-brand distribution model.
• Mekonomen: Largest Nordic automotive aftermarket distributor with comparable model of distributing spare parts, accessories, and tools to workshops and consumers via stores, B2B platforms, and workshop concepts (Mekonomen Bilverkstad, Meca). Highly comparable in go-to-market, though operating at substantially greater Nordic scale than Laitis.
• Autoexperten: Workshop concept operated by KGK in cooperation with Laitis; provides certified car repair services using Laitis-supplied parts. Closely linked operationally and commercially; comparable business model focused on automotive aftermarket service delivery.
• KGK (KG Knutsson AB): Laitis's parent company and Sweden's leading independent automotive parts distributor. Operates an overlapping automotive parts distribution business with 500+ vehicle brands and the Autoexperten workshop concept; comparable product breadth and customer base, though at national scale versus Laitis's regional Northern Sweden focus.
• Dahl: Leading Nordic distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and industrial products serving professional installers and contractors with a comparable multi-channel B2B/wholesale/retail model. Operates with similar regional-branch and central-warehouse structure to Laitis, though focused on technical building-systems categories.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global leader in industrial supplies, fasteners, tools, and PPE with significant Nordic operations and a comparable multi-channel distribution model serving workshops and industrial customers. Overlaps with Laitis's industrial product range and customer base.
• Addtech: Nordic industrial component distributor with focus on niche technical segments including tools, components, and machinery. Operates a decentralized acquisition-based model comparable to a scaled-up version of Laitis's distribution approach, with strong Swedish/Nordic industrial customer base.
• Ahlsell: Sweden's largest industrial MRO distributor offering tools, PPE, fasteners, HVAC, and technical supplies to professional installers across the Nordics. Direct overlap with Laitis's industrial product business but at much broader geographic and category scale; sets the competitive ceiling on Nordic industrial distribution.
• Solar Sverige: Major Nordic industrial supplies distributor serving professional installers and contractors with tools, fasteners, PPE, and technical equipment. Comparable customer base in industrial/workshop segments with substantially larger Nordic footprint than Laitis.
• Indutrade: Swedish-listed industrial distribution group with a decentralized model of multiple niche subsidiaries in technical industrial solutions. Comparable business philosophy of combining local market presence with specialized industrial product expertise, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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