Logus-De Hoop

What Logus-De Hoop does

Logus-De Hoop is a Dutch building materials distributor and specialist serving professional builders, contractors, construction companies, and self-employed zzp'ers. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Vlissingen, the company operates 10 branch locations concentrated in the North Brabant, Zeeland, and South Holland provinces, complemented by a 24/7 online webshop. The business operates as part of the Bouwcenter cooperative network, trading in some cases as Bouwcenter Logus-De Hoop, which provides shared branding and procurement scale.

The core offering is organized into five divisions: Bouwshop (general building materials), GWW (civil engineering / ground, road, and water construction), Showroom (kitchen displays and inspiration), Outlet (discounted and clearance materials), and Bouwgroen (sustainable green building). Supporting services include a Klantenpas loyalty program for registered business customers, a Na-isolatiegids knowledge resource for post-insulation projects, sustainability advisory, and an in-house transport and logistics system. Certifications include FSC (FSC-C041283) and PEFC (PEFC/30-32-158) chain-of-custody for forestry products. No proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the digital surface is limited to the webshop, blog, newsletter, and a podcast.

The revenue model is hardware sales through physical branches and e-commerce, with pricing handled off-list via branch quotes for business customers. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining in-person consultation with knowledgeable staff at 10 locations and online ordering. Marketing channels include a monthly promotional folder, seasonal magazines (De Cirkel, Keukenmagazine), a podcast, blog content, and newsletter. Customer concentration is low, with no named enterprise anchors and a horizontal segmentation approach across fragmented SMB builders and zzp'ers. Ownership sits within the Bouwcenter cooperative structure, and no funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Logus-De Hoop

Legal name

Logus-De Hoop

Website

https://logusdehoop.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Logus-De Hoop is a Dutch building materials distributor serving professional builders, contractors, and zzp'ers via 10 physical branches and a 24/7 webshop, operating under the Bouwcenter cooperative network across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlissingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of building materials including structural products, interior finishes, roofing, insulation, and construction chemicals to professional builders and contractors through 10 physical locations and online webshop.
2. Specialty Product Lines: Specialized product categories including kitchen sales through showroom, GWW (civil engineering) products, garden/outdoor (Bouwgroen) materials, and discounted outlet items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logus-De Hoop is a Dutch building materials distributor that sells construction materials, kitchen products, civil engineering supplies, and sustainable building solutions through 10 physical branch locations and a 24/7 online webshop. The company operates specialized divisions including Bouwshop (general building materials), GWW (Grond-, Weg en Waterbouw civil engineering), Showroom (kitchen displays), Outlet (discounted materials), and Bouwgroen (sustainable construction). It primarily serves professional builders, contractors, construction companies, and self-employed builders (zzp'ers) across the Netherlands as part of the Bouwcenter cooperative network.

Product overview

Logus-De Hoop is a Dutch building materials retailer operating under the Bouwcenter chain, functioning as a multi-channel platform with physical branches, an online webshop (24/7 ordering), and a showroom. The core product portfolio centers on the Bouwshop (building materials e-commerce and retail), complemented by specialized divisions: GWW (civil engineering), Showroom (kitchen and inspiration displays), Outlet (discounted materials), and Bouwgroen (sustainable construction). Supporting services include customer loyalty programs (Klantenpas), sustainability consulting, and logistics services. The company publishes magazines (De Cirkel, Keukenmagazine) and maintains knowledge resources like the Na-isolatiegids. The business serves contractors, construction companies, and trade professionals (zzp'ers) across 10 locations in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bouwshop Core building materials retail offering of Logus-De Hoop, providing a comprehensive range of construction materials for contractors, builders, and trade professionals. Operates as an online webshop available 24/7 alongside physical branch locations.
• GWW (Grond-, Weg en Waterbouw)
• Showroom
• Outlet
• Bouwgroen
• Klantenpas (Customer Card)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Intergamma (Gamma & Karwei): Operating company behind the Gamma and Karwei retail chains in the Netherlands, serving DIY consumers and trade professionals across more than 400 locations. Direct competitor in the same Dutch building materials retail market as Logus-De Hoop.
• Hubo: Dutch chain of independent building materials and hardware stores serving both DIY consumers and professional builders in local markets. Comparable in size, format, and customer mix to Logus-De Hoop.
• Travis Perkins: UK builders merchant serving professional contractors and tradespeople through a national branch network with digital ordering and specialist product lines. Highly comparable business model to Logus-De Hoop's professional-focused branch + webshop approach.
• Praxis: Dutch chain of DIY and building materials stores serving both consumers and trade professionals across the Netherlands. Directly comparable in geography, product range, and customer segments to Logus-De Hoop.
• Raab Karcher: German specialist building materials distributor focused on professional contractors, with branches across Germany and integrated digital ordering. Closely comparable in business model and pro-customer focus to Logus-De Hoop.

Regional players

• Wickes: UK-based home improvement retailer and builders merchant serving both DIY and trade customers through branches and online. Comparable operating model but geographically focused on the UK, not overlapping with Logus-De Hoop in the Netherlands.
• Brico: Belgian DIY and building materials retailer with branches across Belgium and Luxembourg. Comparable product mix and customer base but operates in a different geography from Logus-De Hoop.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Distribution: European building materials distribution arm of Saint-Gobain, operating multiple specialist brands serving construction professionals across multiple geographies. Comparable in distribution focus and pro-customer orientation but at significantly greater scale.
• Hornbach: Large European DIY/home improvement retailer with very large-format stores carrying extensive building materials assortments. Overlaps with Logus-De Hoop on product range but operates at much larger scale and broader customer mix.
• Bauhaus: European DIY and building materials chain operating large specialty stores across multiple countries. Comparable product breadth to Logus-De Hoop but with significantly larger store formats and broader DIY/pro customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bouwcenterlogusdehoop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bouwcenterlogusdehoop

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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