LHG

What LHG does

LHG Leipziger Handelsgesellschaft für Werkzeuge, Verbindungstechnik und Betriebsbedarf mbH is a German B2B specialist wholesaler (Fachgroßhandel) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leipzig. The company distributes tools, power tools, machines, abrasives, fastening technology, occupational safety equipment (PSA/PPE), workshop supplies, and operational supplies to industrial customers, trade and craft businesses, municipal companies, logistics firms, and automotive clients across Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. LHG operates two proprietary private-label brands — plus6 and CETATOP — alongside a broad portfolio of branded products from 70+ manufacturer partners, and runs a modern central warehouse in Jessen (part of the plus6-Gruppe) that supports 24-hour delivery capability.

LHG's service portfolio extends well beyond product distribution. The company offers accredited Prüfservices (inspection and testing) for ladders, fall protection, electrical equipment, fire extinguishers, cranes, torque tools, and other regulated equipment categories; repair, maintenance, sharpening, and calibration services; equipment rental (Mietgerätepark); and a plus6 service shelf C-parts supply concept with on-site dispensing. The Mobil-Strom division, launched in 2016, provides nationwide mobile and stationary emergency power systems (1 kVA to 2,000+ kVA), battery energy storage, hybrid and hydrogen generators, and 24/7 service. Digital services include the LHG-Beschaffungsplattform e-procurement platform, warehouse management solutions, intelligent dispensing systems, and MCC-powered occupational safety software.

Revenue is generated through a sales-led model combining field sales (Außendienst) and inside sales with a self-serve B2B e-commerce platform (lhg-webshop.de) and three physical branch locations for retail pickup. Pricing is quote-based across all revenue streams, with usage-based billing for rentals, subscription-style recurring inspection contracts, and one-time sales for hardware. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds DuPont PSA Partner status, and runs five apprenticeship programs as a recognized training company.

Name

LHG

Legal name

LHG Leipziger Handelsgesellschaft für Werkzeuge, Verbindungstechnik und Betriebsbedarf mbH

Website

https://lhg-net.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LHG is a German B2B specialist wholesaler for occupational safety, tools, fastening technology, and operating supplies, serving industry, crafts, municipalities, logistics, and automotive customers across Central Germany through direct field sales, three branches, and a B2B e-procurement platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tools and Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Office, Janitorial & Facility Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial tools distribution
• Occupational safety supplies
• B2B specialty wholesale
• Workplace safety equipment
• Tool repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Werkzeuge, Arbeitsschutz, Betriebsbedarf): Core revenue from wholesale distribution of tools, power tools, machinery, occupational safety equipment, fastening technology, workshop supplies, storage and operating equipment, soldering/welding supplies, ladders and scaffolding, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Products sold under own brands (plus6, CETATOP) and numerous manufacturer brands. Revenue generated through direct sales, e-commerce, and branch/retail storefront pickup.
2. Testing and Inspection Services (Prüfservices): Comprehensive testing services for equipment including ladders, fall protection, electrical tools/machines, fire extinguishers, forklift trucks, gas detection devices, torque wrenches, crane systems, dangerous substances cabinets, and more. Creates recurring service contract revenue through periodic inspection cycles.
3. Repair, Maintenance and Service (Reparatur, Wartung, Service): Repair and maintenance services for all machines and devices, including STIHL products, electric/pneumatic/petrol-powered tools. Services include sharpening and grinding for drills, saw blades, and cutting tools; calibration of measuring instruments; and textile printing/personalization.
4. Equipment Rental (Mietgerätepark): Rental of power generators, construction equipment, and machinery. Mobile power (Mobil-Strom) division rents generators from 1 kVA to 2,000 kVA, plus mobile battery storage, lighting towers, and load resistors. Rental revenue from short-term and long-term hires with associated transport and setup fees.
5. Mobile Power / Emergency Power Systems (Mobil-Strom): Sale and rental of emergency power systems, standby generators, lighting towers, hybrid generators, energy storage systems, and hydrogen generators. Includes design, installation, and project planning services. Nationwide 24/7 emergency service and maintenance of all brands.
6. plus6 Service Shelf (C-Parts Supply): Customized supply concept for C-parts (consumables and production materials) with on-site support, telephone hotline, and bundled pricing. Revenue from bundled product supply and ongoing procurement management services.
7. Digital Services and E-Business Solutions: E-procurement platform services, digital work safety software (MCC), modern warehouse management with dispensing systems, and workflow automation. Includes software-as-a-service elements and implementation/professional services.
8. Training and Seminars (Schulungen / Trainings): Training services including free measurement of containers/narrow spaces (DGUV 313-002), fire fighting, confined space entry (CSE), chainsaw certificates, hazardous substances, occupational safety seminars. Partnership with TÜV Nord Akademie.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LHG is a B2B specialist wholesaler (Fachgroßhandel) for occupational safety, tools, machines, fastening technology, and operating supplies, serving industry, trade/crafts, municipal companies, logistics and automotive customers across Central Germany. The company sells its own private-label brands plus6 and CETATOP alongside premium manufacturer brands through regional field sales, three physical branches, and the LHG-Beschaffungsplattform B2B e-procurement platform. A comprehensive service portfolio covers testing/inspection, repair, calibration, sharpening, rental, training, work apparel customization, plus the nationwide Mobil-Strom division for mobile and stationary emergency power generation and energy storage.

Product overview

LHG is a B2B specialist wholesaler for occupational safety, tools, and operating supplies operating since 1994. The company offers its own private label brands (plus6 and CETATOP) alongside branded products through multiple channels: the LHG-Beschaffungsplattform (e-procurement webshop), physical branch locations, and specialized service divisions. Core product categories include work safety equipment, hand and power tools, fastening technology, storage equipment, and workshop supplies. The Mobil-Strom division provides mobile power and emergency power solutions including generators (1 kVA to 2,000 kVA), energy storage systems, and related services. Digital services include e-business procurement solutions, MCC-powered workplace safety software, intelligent dispensing systems, and warehouse management solutions. Comprehensive services encompass equipment inspection/testing, rental equipment, calibration, sharpening/grinding, work apparel customization, training programs, and the plus6 service shelf for C-parts supply optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• plus6: Private label brand for tools, work equipment, and operating supplies including the plus6 central warehouse, plus6 service shelf, and plus6 product portfolio.
• CETATOP
• Mobil-Strom

Products and services

• plus6 (Proprietary Private-Label Brand) Proprietary private-label brand spanning tools, machines, occupational safety equipment, fastening technology, and C-parts supply, distributed through LHG's B2B channels at competitive pricing with quality comparable to branded alternatives and supported by the plus6 central warehouse.
• CETATOP (Proprietary Private-Label Brand) Secondary proprietary private-label brand offering quality-focused tools and work-equipment products within LHG's broader product assortment.
• LHG-Beschaffungsplattform (B2B E-Procurement Webshop) B2B e-procurement web platform offering hundreds of thousands of listed articles with self-service ordering, electronic document exchange, customized enterprise procurement integration, and account management for business customers.
• Mobil-Strom (Mobile Power / Emergency Power Division) Service division specializing in mobile power and emergency power solutions nationwide, covering generator sales and rental, installation, project planning, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service for all brands.
• Stromerzeuger / Netzersatzanlagen (Power Generators & Standby Systems) Range of compliant power generators and standby power systems (Netzersatzanlagen) including canopy units, container units, mobile units, light towers, hybrid generators and hydrogen units, available for purchase or rental.
• Energiespeicher (Energy Storage Systems) Battery energy storage systems with capacity ranging from 15 to 600 kW for mobile and stationary applications, offered as sale or rental via the Mobil-Strom division.
• Prüfservices (Equipment Inspection & Testing Services) Comprehensive testing and inspection services for ladders, fall protection, electrical devices, machines, fire extinguishers, forklift trucks, gas detection devices, full-face masks, torque wrenches, cranes, hazardous-substances cabinets, power-operated doors/gates, and shelving systems, available as scheduled recurring service contracts.
• Mietgerätepark (Equipment Rental Fleet) Rental fleet of construction and power equipment including portable and large generators (1 kVA to 2,000 kVA), hybrid units, load banks, mobile charging stations, and light towers, with usage-based daily rates and optional delivery/setup.
• LHG Servicebox (Repair/Inspection Logistics Box) Standardized box-based service for shipping equipment to LHG for repair, maintenance, or inspection, with small (40x60 cm, max 31 kg) and large (80x120 cm, max 1 tonne) box options and a streamlined four-step process.
• plus6 Serviceregal (C-Parts Supply Concept) On-site shelving and supply concept for C-parts (consumables and production materials) bundling product supply, telephone hotline, direct ordering/scanning and guaranteed delivery into a recurring procurement service.
• Schärf- und Schleifdienst (Sharpening and Grinding Service) Sharpening and grinding service for drills, saw blades and cutting tools, including diamond-tool re-tipping (40–50% cost savings versus new purchase) and indexable-tool repair (50–70% savings).
• Kalibrierdienst für Messmittel (Measuring-Equipment Calibration Service) Calibration service for measuring instruments, offered with new tool purchases and as a standalone service for existing customer measuring tools.
• Schulungen / Trainings (Occupational Safety Seminars and Training) Training programs and seminars on occupational safety including free container/space measurement per DGUV 313-002, fire fighting, confined-space entry (CSE), chainsaw certification, and hazardous substances training, delivered with TÜV Nord Akademie.
• Service rund um Berufsbekleidung (Work Apparel Service) End-to-end work apparel service including laundry and logistics, reflective-strip testing, printing, transfer, embroidery, and textile customization for occupational clothing and corporate wear.
• Orthopädische Schuhanpassung (Orthopedic Shoe-Fitting Service) Orthopedic shoe-fitting service for occupational footwear addressing foot-pain and spinal-discomfort issues as part of workplace safety and ergonomic comfort solutions.
• Ausgabesysteme (Intelligent Dispensing Systems) Modular and customizable intelligent dispensing systems with automated restocking that ensure high availability of work materials and consumables for C-parts management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery capability via central warehouse and logistics network
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPont Personal Protection (PSA Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHG is a certified DuPont PSA Partner, representing a strategic quality endorsement for occupational safety (Personal Protective Equipment). This partnership signifies LHG as an expert in high-level PPE, enabling access to DuPont's technical resources and product portfolio for specialized protective equipment solutions.
• vocatium (Berufsorientierungs-Netzwerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHG participates as a network partner in the vocatium career orientation program, demonstrating commitment to youth employment and vocational training in the Central German region.
• MCC My Compliance Center (Software Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationLHG partners with MCC My Compliance Center to offer digitized work safety software solutions to customers. MCC's software enables LHG to deliver legal compliance, efficient process management, and complete documentation for occupational safety processes. The partnership extends LHG's digital services portfolio.
• TÜV Nord AkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHG cooperates with TÜV Nord Akademie for occupational safety training and certification courses, including chainsaw certificates and specialized occupational safety seminars. TÜV Nord provides certification authority while LHG delivers practical training content.
• plus6-Gruppe (Central Warehouse in Jessen)coreOthersLHG's Torgau branch has access to the plus6-Gruppe central warehouse in Jessen, which stocks many articles of the full product range for short-term availability. This internal group relationship ensures high product availability across all branches.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berner SE: Berner is a European B2B specialist wholesaler for the trade, construction, industrial, and automotive segments with multi-channel distribution (field sales, branches, e-procurement) — directly comparable to LHG's product mix, customer segments, and field-sales-driven GTM.
• Hoffmann Group: Hoffmann Group is a leading European B2B specialist for precision tools, workshop equipment, and occupational safety, with its own e-commerce platform and calibrated/integral quality services — a premium direct peer for LHG's quality tools, PPE, and testing services portfolio.
• BTI Befestigungstechnik: BTI is a German Fachgroßhandel for craftsmen with strong fastening technology, tools, and occupational safety assortment plus its own private-label brand — directly comparable in product mix, customer focus on trades, and specialist wholesale model.
• Würth: Würth is the dominant German and global B2B specialist wholesaler (Fachgroßhandel) for trades, industry, and automotive, selling fasteners, tools, occupational safety, and consumables with a similar field-sales + digital + service model — the canonical comparator for LHG's core wholesale business.
• SFS Group: SFS Group is a Swiss fastening technology and tools specialist serving construction, industrial, and automotive OEMs with engineered fastening solutions and distribution — comparable as a European fastening + tools specialist with both manufacturing and distribution elements.

Regional players

• E. Weber GmbH: E. Weber is a regional German specialist wholesaler for tools, occupational safety, and industrial supplies with branch and field-sales operations — comparable business model but operating in a different (southwestern German) regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG (Würth parent): The Würth Group parent operates broader divisions (Würth Industrie for industrial customers, automotive aftermarket, electronic components, and finance) — included as a broad incumbent showing the platform scope that a scaled specialist wholesaler can reach beyond trades.
• Hilti AG: Hilti is a global direct-to-customer power tools and fastening systems manufacturer serving construction and industrial trades with strong services, fleet management, and tool repair — overlapping customer base but differs via direct manufacturer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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