KOCH Freiburg

What KOCH Freiburg does

KOCH Freiburg GmbH is a specialist retail and wholesale distributor of building hardware, tools, and furniture fittings, founded in 1963 and headquartered at Hanferstraße 26 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The company offers approximately 200,000 articles organized across thirteen product categories including door hardware (Türbedarf), window supplies (Fensterbedarf), electrical and pneumatic tools, fastening technology, construction supplies, occupational safety, chemical products, security technology, lighting technology, and furniture fittings. The product portfolio is anchored by authorized distribution relationships with premium tier-1 brands such as GEZE, BKS, Blum, FESTOOL, FLEX, HAWA, fischer, dormakaba, and HALEMEIER, which together cover the principal requirements of carpenters, metalworkers, installation specialists, and project consultants.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model that combines a physical showroom and retail store at its Freiburg headquarters with an e-commerce website (kochfreiburg.de) and a dedicated B2B business customer portal (portal.kochfreiburg.de). Trade customers using the B2B portal receive a 4% welcome discount and guaranteed business pricing advantages, while retail consumers can purchase individual units online or in-store. Pricing is unit-based and inclusive of German VAT, with revenue generated exclusively through one-time product sales to both B2B and B2C buyers. The primary customer segments are trade and crafts businesses (Handwerk) and project consultants and architects, with retail consumers as a secondary segment. Operating geographies are concentrated in Baden-Württemberg, with no global footprint claim.

KOCH Freiburg is a privately held German GmbH with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding, M&A, or leadership changes. The technology stack is conventional e-commerce and ERP-typical for a regional Mittelstand retailer; no public API, no proprietary software platform, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The overall business profile is that of a long-established, stable, regional specialist retailer with incremental digital modernization rather than aggressive growth or transformation.

Name

KOCH Freiburg

Legal name

KOCH Freiburg GmbH

Website

https://kochfreiburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KOCH Freiburg GmbH is a German specialist retailer based in Freiburg offering approximately 200,000 building hardware, tool, and furniture fitting articles to trade professionals, project consultants, and retail consumers primarily in Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials and Hardware Retail

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Hardware retail
• Building materials supply
• Trade and crafts supplies
• Door and window hardware
• Professional tools distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg Im Breisgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2C/B2B: Revenue generated from selling approximately 200,000 articles including tools, electrical tools, building hardware, fastening technology, furniture fittings, security technology, light technology, and chemical products to both end consumers and trade professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOCH Freiburg GmbH operates a specialist hardware retail and wholesale business in Freiburg im Breisgau, distributing approximately 200,000 articles across door hardware, power and pneumatic tools, work safety, construction supplies, fastening technology, furniture fittings, security technology, lighting, and chemical products. The company combines a physical retail store and showroom with an e-commerce platform and a dedicated B2B business customer portal offering trade pricing advantages, project consultation, and expert advisory services for construction and craft professionals.

Product overview

KOCH Freiburg GmbH operates as a specialized wholesale distributor and project consultant serving the building and trades industry in the Freiburg area. The company offers a broad assortment of approximately 200,000 articles from top brands, organized into distinct product categories: Türbedarf (door hardware), Elektro- & Druckluftwerkzeuge (power tools), Arbeitsschutz (work safety), Baubedarf (construction supplies), Bauelemente (building elements), Befestigungstechnik (fastening technology), Betriebsbedarf (operational supplies), Chemieprodukte (chemical products), Fensterbedarf (window supplies), Lichttechnik (lighting technology including HALEMEIER LED systems), Möbelbeschläge (furniture fittings), Sicherheitstechnik (security technology), and Ladenbeschläge (shop fittings). The product portfolio is complemented by a Geschäftskunden-Portal (business customer portal) offering B2B pricing and ordering capabilities. Major brand partners include GEZE, BKS, Blum, FESTOOL, FLEX, HAWA, fischer, and dormakaba.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Türbedarf (Door Hardware) Comprehensive door hardware assortment including handles, locks, multi-point locking systems, cylinders, hinges, door closers, stoppers, door openers, door viewers, additional security devices, finger guards, seals, emergency exit monitors, sliding door fittings, bolts, ventilation grates, profiles, and signage for trade professionals and end consumers.
• Elektro- & Druckluftwerkzeuge (Power & Pneumatic Tools) Electric and pneumatic tools including batteries and chargers, drilling and screwdriving equipment, milling, guide systems, polishing, mixers, grinding, cutting, vacuuming, planing, multifunction tools, sawing, edge banders, work lights, radios, lasers, high-pressure cleaners, fastening tools, garden tools, extension cables, and air technology for trade and crafts professionals.
• Arbeitsschutz (Work Safety) Occupational safety equipment including fall protection, respiratory protection, eye protection, workwear, first aid, foot protection, hearing protection, hand protection, head protection, and skin protection for trade workers and construction professionals.
• Baubedarf (Construction Supplies) Construction materials including window sills, profiles, roof and facade sealing, mailboxes, house numbers, partition walls, staircase construction components, rollers, bolts, pigeon control, and related building supplies.
• Bauelemente (Building Elements) Building components including doors and frames, privacy and sun protection systems, and acoustic solutions for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Befestigungstechnik (Fastening Technology) Fastening solutions including screws, nuts and sleeves, washers, nails, rivets, anchors, terrace fastening systems, timber construction connectors, hardware, chains and ropes, glazing materials, and cable ties.
• Betriebsbedarf (Operational Supplies) Operational equipment for trade businesses including workstation furnishings, hand tools, measuring and testing technology, material processing, surface processing, work stands, ladders and scaffolding, extension cables, cleaning supplies, packaging materials, and transport aids and lifting equipment.
• Chemieprodukte (Chemical Products) Chemical products including foam, silicone and acrylic, adhesives, mortar, tapes, paints, hardeners, fillers, thinners, stains, specialty products, wood processing agents, and care and cleaning agents for construction and trade applications.
• Fensterbedarf (Window Supplies) Window components including tilt-turn mechanisms, handles and olives, balcony door sets, toplights, parallel-slide-tilt systems, lift-slide systems, fold-slide systems, ventilation, hinges, seals, additional security, interior and exterior sills, mounting materials, profiles, insect screens, and shop fittings.
• Lichttechnik (Lighting Technology) Lighting solutions including LED strips and profiles, spotlights, special lights, switching technology, power supplies and cables, and accessories. Products include HALEMEIER ChannelLine LED profiles, Versa Inside LED strips, ConeLite, LitePanel, CircleLite spotlights, and smart lighting with ZigBee receivers.
• Möbelbeschläge (Furniture Fittings) Furniture hardware including pot hinges, hinges, sliding door systems, drawer and extension systems, kitchen equipment, cabinet fittings, locking systems, decorative fittings, shelf supports, connectors and adjustment systems, cable passages, shelf components, furniture and table feet, table frames, castors, and processing aids.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) Security solutions including cylinders and access systems, warning detectors, additional security, panic locks, motor locks, safes and weapon cabinets, cash boxes and key boxes, cable and padlocks, emergency exit monitors, and rescue marking. Brands include Wertheim, Format, and Burg-Wächter.
• Ladenbeschläge (Shop Fittings) Shop and display hardware including folding, sliding, and pivot mechanisms for commercial display cases and store fixtures.
• Geschäftskunden-Portal (Business Customer Portal) B2B online portal offering business customers a 4% welcome discount, guaranteed business customer price advantages, and ordering and project management features for trade professionals and corporate buyers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GEZEcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEZE is one of KOCH Freiburg's top brands, known for quality door, window, and safety technology solutions. The partnership provides customers access to GEZE's product range including door closers, automatic door operators, and window technology.
• BKScoreTechnology or IntegrationBKS is featured as a top brand at KOCH Freiburg, specializing in lock and access control systems for professional applications.
• BlumcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlum is one of the top brands offered, known for premium furniture fittings and hardware solutions.
• FESTOOLcoreTechnology or IntegrationFESTOOL is featured as a top brand, offering professional power tools known for precision and quality.
• FLEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationFLEX is listed among top brands, providing professional power tools and grinding equipment.
• HAWAcoreTechnology or IntegrationHAWA is a top brand partner specializing in sliding door and furniture fitting solutions.
• fischercoreTechnology or Integrationfischer is featured as a top brand, known for anchoring technology, chemical anchors, and construction fixings.
• dormakabacoreTechnology or Integrationdormakaba is one of KOCH Freiburg's top brands, specializing in door hardware, access control, and security solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• BAUKING: Regional German building materials retail/wholesale chain serving both trades and consumers. Comparable assortment overlap in building hardware, tools, and fasteners, though primarily operating a different geography footprint.
• Hagebau: German cooperative of specialist building materials retailers with strong trade focus. Comparable assortment depth in hardware, tools, and fastening, though structured as a retailer cooperative with broader geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• OBI: Major German home improvement chain with a strong project and trade offering. Comparable as both serve customers purchasing tools, hardware, and building materials for construction and renovation projects, though OBI operates a much broader retail footprint.
• Hornbach: Large German home improvement and DIY retailer with a meaningful trade customer segment. Comparable as both stock hardware, tools, and building supplies, though Hornbach operates a national big-box model including DIY consumers.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution (Raab Karcher): Large-scale German building materials and interior solutions distributor serving trades. Comparable as both distribute building hardware, fastening, and finishing products to craft professionals, though part of a much larger portfolio.

Emerging players

• Contorion: Online B2B tools and equipment retailer targeting German trades professionals. Comparable as both offer a broad brand assortment to the same crafts customer base, though differentiated by digital-only versus showroom-plus-portal distribution.

Direct peers

• fischer Group: German-based manufacturer and supplier of anchoring, fastening, and chemical fixing systems sold through trade channels. Comparable as both anchor customers via the same craft segments and overlapping brand exposure in fastening technology.
• Würth Group: The dominant German specialist B2B trade supplier of tools, fastening technology, hardware, and consumables. Comparable as both serve crafts professionals with deep brand assortments and project-oriented trade service.
• Hilti Group: Premium power tools and fastening technology supplied primarily through direct trade relationships. Comparable as both target the same crafts professional customer base with high-end tool and fastening solutions.
• Engelbert Strauss: German workwear, safety equipment, and tools specialist serving crafts professionals. Comparable as both address the same trades-customer segment with overlapping categories (safety/workwear, tools).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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