Kevmor Trade Supplies

What Kevmor Trade Supplies does

Kevmor Trade Supplies (legal entity: Kevmor Pty Ltd) is a family-owned Australian importer and distributor of flooring installation materials and related trade supplies, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Belmont, Western Australia. The company serves professional flooring installers, carpet layers, vinyl and tile trades, construction and renovation contractors, commercial flooring contractors, and — through recent category extensions — architects, interior designers, and upholstery trades. Its offering spans nine interconnected product categories: flooring tools, floor removal machines, installation supplies (adhesives, screeds, trims), floor coverings (carpet tiles, sheet vinyl, LVT), acoustic wall panels, safety equipment/PPE, knee pads, moisture meters, and upholstery supplies. The catalogue is built around exclusive or authorized Australian distribution partnerships with premium international brands including Leister, Husqvarna, Janser Germany, ProKnee, Fento, Wagner Meters, CleanSpace, and Air+.

The business operates a hybrid omni-channel model combining a physical retail showroom and trade counter at 11 Belmont Avenue with a full e-commerce storefront shipping Australia-wide (free on orders over $100), supported by a 1300 KEVMOR nationwide phone line. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales at retail and wholesale trade pricing, with volume discounts available via trade accounts for commercial flooring contractors. Pricing spans from low-cost consumables (e.g., $1.99 utility knives) to premium capital equipment (e.g., $1,700 CleanSpace PAPR kits, ride-on floor strippers, planetary concrete grinders, H-Class dust extractors), positioning Kevmor as a one-stop shop for both consumables and higher-value installation machinery. Marketing relies on the e-commerce site, a trade-tips blog, broad social media presence (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Vimeo), email capture (10% off signup), and the physical showroom as a hands-on evaluation channel.

Underlying technology is limited to standard e-commerce platform functionality with no public API, SDK, or developer integrations; the company explicitly characterizes itself as a hardware/tools distributor rather than a technology company. There is no AI/ML capability disclosed, no proprietary software product, and no data flywheel. Competitive advantage is grounded in long-tenured brand relationships, breadth of SKU coverage (including self-claimed "Australia's widest range" of professional knee pads), and the hybrid distribution footprint rather than technology differentiation. The company is privately held with no external investors, no parent or subsidiary relationships, no disclosed funding rounds, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Kevmor Trade Supplies

Legal name

Kevmor Pty Ltd

Website

https://kevmor.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kevmor Trade Supplies is a family-owned Australian importer and distributor, founded 1980 in Perth, supplying flooring installation tools, floor removal machines, floor coverings, safety equipment, knee pads, and consumables to trade professionals and commercial flooring contractors across Australia via showroom, e-commerce, and phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flooring Tools & Trade Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail (CRAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Flooring installation supplies
• Floor removal machines
• Trade supplies distribution
• Flooring tools wholesale
• Commercial flooring materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from one-time sale of professional flooring tools, floor removal machines, floor coverings, safety equipment, upholstery supplies, and installation consumables. Products sold at retail and wholesale trade pricing with volume discounts for trade accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kevmor Trade Supplies is an Australian importer and distributor of professional flooring installation tools, equipment, materials, and consumables. It supplies trade-grade products including flooring tools, floor removal machines, floor coverings (carpet tiles, sheet vinyl, LVT), installation supplies (adhesives, screeds, trims), safety equipment (PAPR respirators, knee pads), moisture meters, welding tools, acoustic panels, and upholstery supplies. The business serves flooring installers, tilers, carpet layers, construction trades, and commercial flooring contractors across Australia via an e-commerce store, physical showroom/trade counter in Belmont WA, and phone ordering.

Product overview

Kevmor Trade Supplies is a family-owned flooring tools and trade supplies distributor operating since 1980, offering a one-stop platform for professional flooring and construction trades across Australia. The core offering spans multiple interconnected product categories: (1) Flooring Tools including blades, knives, trowels, cutters, rollers, welding tools, and carpet laying tools; (2) Floor Removal Machines comprising ride-on strippers, concrete grinders, and H-Class dust extractors; (3) Installation Supplies including adhesives, screeds, levelling compounds, and trims; (4) Floor Coverings with carpet tiles (Stella), needle felt carpet, sheet vinyl (Gerflor), and LVT; (5) Safety Equipment including respiratory protection (CleanSpace PAPR, Air+), knee pads, and mining PPE; (6) Knee Pads featuring ProKnee hard-shell, Kneel-It rolling, Fento gel, and medical-grade options; (7) Moisture Meters from Wagner Meters for concrete and timber; (8) Upholstery Supplies for furniture makers; and (9) Acoustic Panels for commercial interiors. The company operates as a traditional e-commerce and retail business with a physical showroom in Belmont, WA, shipping products Australia-wide. Notable branded product lines include Leister welding equipment, Wagner moisture meters, Husqvarna floor machines, Janser Germany products, and CleanSpace respiratory equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flooring Tools Trade-grade flooring tools for carpet, vinyl, linoleum, timber and tile floor installations, including blades, knives, trowels, cutters, rollers, plastic welding tools, carpet laying tools, tiling tools, and installation kits. Sold to professional flooring installers and trade professionals.
• Floor Removal Machines Professional floor removal machines including ride-on floor strippers, commercial concrete floor grinders, dust extractors, and accessories, each unit compliant with Australian Standards. Targeted at construction trades and commercial flooring contractors.
• Installation Supplies Complete installation supplies including floor adhesives (carpet, resilient/vinyl, PSA, contact), screeds and levelling compounds, commercial cleaning supplies, and miscellaneous installation accessories such as tape, underlayment, waterproofing, and floor protection.
• Floor Coverings Professional floor covering products including Stella solution-dyed nylon carpet tiles, needle felt carpet (Veldek Plus, Marina, Jetty Rail, Pacific), Gerflor Mipolam Concept and Tarasafe sheet vinyl, and luxury vinyl tile. Sold to commercial flooring contractors and interior specifiers.
• Acoustic Panel Solutions Acoustic wall panels and ceiling tiles including Composition wallcovering, Vertiface wall fabric, Symphony flat pile, Cascade hanging screens, Horizon suspended panels, 3D acoustic tiles, Cube panels, and Quietspace panels. Targeted at architects, interior designers, and commercial fitout companies.
• Safety Equipment Supplies PPE and safety equipment including air purifiers, ionizers, back support, dust masks, respirators, CleanSpace and Air+ powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR), ear protection, eye protection, gloves, and mining supplies for construction and flooring trades.
• Upholstery Supplies Comprehensive upholstery supplies including bonded and loose polyester fibre, adhesives, button moulds, cushion inserts, furniture legs, casters, glides, recliner mechanisms, springs, wires, staples, studs, threads, webbing, zippers, and scissors/shears. Sold to furniture makers and upholsterers.
• Knee Pads Australia's widest range of professional knee pads including hard-shell (ProKnee, Crain), rolling (Kneel-It V3, KneeBlades, Kneaze), gel (Fento, Troxell, Beno Gundlach, UFS), foam, neoprene, and medical-grade knee pads, PPE-compliant for Australian trade work.
• Moisture Meters Concrete and timber moisture meters and testing equipment from Wagner Meters, including pin, pinless, and in-situ RH probe meters, calcium chloride test kits, pH meters and test strips, pre-calibrated for Australian Standards compliance.
• Welding Tools Professional vinyl and plastic flooring welding tools including hot-air guns, groovers, weld rods, nozzles, tips, seam sealers, and complete installation kits from Leister, Weldy, Romus, Steinel, and Turbo brands.

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Leister TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized supplier of Leister plastic welding tools including hot air guns, vinyl welders, Triac welding guns, welder kits, and accessories. Leister products are central to Kevmor's vinyl and plastic flooring installation offering.
• Husqvarna AustraliacoreTechnology or IntegrationStocks Husqvarna floor removal machines including planetary floor grinders (PG280-PG830), dust extractors, and air scrubbers. Key brand for concrete grinding and floor preparation equipment.
• Janser GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian distributor of Janser Germany floor removal machines including ride-on floor scrapers, electric floor strippers, Columbus grinding plates, and accessories.
• ProKneecoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian stockist of ProKnee custom-fit hard-shell kneepads, the benchmark for full-time professional flooring installers. Includes custom-fit 0714 series and AP16 all-purpose kneepads.
• Fento Knee ProtectorscoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian stockist of Dutch-designed Fento gel and foam knee protectors. Fento 200 Pro is described as Australia's tradie favourite for all-day comfort.
• Wagner MeterscoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian supplier of Wagner moisture meters including pin, pinless, and in-situ RH probe meters for timber and concrete flooring, pre-calibrated for Celsius and compliant with Australian Standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tile Factory Outlet: Australian tile and flooring retailer with outlet showrooms nationally selling tiles, vinyl, adhesives and installation accessories to trade and retail customers. Comparable on tile/flooring category, trade pricing and trade-account program; product overlap is partial (more tile-led than installation-tools-led).
• Choices Flooring: Australian franchised flooring retailer selling carpet, timber, vinyl, laminate and rugs with a trade-account program for installers and commercial buyers. Comparable on flooring category, trade customer and showroom model; positioned more consumer/DIY-side than Kevmor's installer-supply focus.
• Sydney Tools: Australian trade-focused tools and equipment retailer with a hybrid brick-and-mortar/online model serving tradespeople across NSW and growing nationally. Comparable on customer base (trade professionals), category mix (tools, accessories, equipment) and hybrid distribution motion.
• Total Tools: Australia's largest specialist trade-tools and equipment retailer, operating a national store network plus online channel selling power tools, hand tools, accessories and consumables to trade professionals. Highly comparable to Kevmor on product mix (tools, blades, machines) and on the trade-account + showroom + e-commerce GTM motion, though Total Tools is national and much larger.
• Carpet Court: Australian retail flooring franchise network selling carpet, vinyl, timber, laminate and rugs through showrooms across the country, with a dedicated trade program for installers and builders. Comparable on the flooring category, trade customer overlap and showroom-led distribution, though oriented to consumer/DIY flooring purchase more than installer-supply.
• Beaumont Tiles: Australia's largest tile and bathroomware retailer with an extensive national showroom network and trade-account program serving tilers, builders and renovators. Directly comparable on the tile-installation trade customer, showroom-led GTM and trade pricing model; product adjacency rather than full assortment overlap with Kevmor.
• Toolmart: Family-run Australian tools and equipment retailer with a national online plus showroom presence supplying trade customers and serious DIY. Closely comparable to Kevmor on family-ownership profile, trade target customer, tool/accessories category mix and hybrid online-and-physical distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Reece Group: Australia and New Zealand's largest trade plumbing, bathroom and HVAC supplies distributor operating a branch-based B2B model with trade accounts and project support. Highly comparable trade-account + branch-showroom + technical-support model to Kevmor, though focused on plumbing rather than flooring and at vastly greater scale.
• Bunnings Warehouse: Australia's dominant home improvement and trade-supply retailer (Wesfarmers), offering tools, flooring, adhesives, safety gear and installation accessories across a national big-box network plus online. Broad incumbent overlap with Kevmor's assortment but Bunnings serves a far wider DIY-plus-trade customer base and is the principal price-setting competitor for trade-consumable categories.

Emerging players

• Tool Kit Depot: Australian online-led trade and DIY tools retailer specialising in power tools, hand tools and consumables with growing national reach. Comparable product category and trade target; primarily an online specialist rather than the showroom plus phone plus online omnichannel that Kevmor operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KevmorAustralia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KevmorAustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/KevmorAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kevmor
• Instagraminstagram.com/kevmoraus
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kevmoraust

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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