Boulland DPM

What Boulland DPM does

Boulland DPM is a privately held French industrial tooling distributor headquartered at 3,5,9 rue Calmels in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Founded as a distribution entity with website copyright dating to 2015, the firm operates with 11-50 employees and serves French manufacturing plants, assembly facilities, and subcontractors across four primary verticals: automotive, aerospace, medical, and micro-mechanics. The company explicitly positions itself as a "technical partner" rather than a transactional reseller, providing tooling selection support and adapted solutions alongside product supply.

The company's catalog is organized into two main lines. Cutting tools (Outils Coupants) include precision tooling from BIG KAISER (Swiss/Japanese), HEULE (Swiss deburring/chamfering), PL LEHMANN, GRAVOSTAR marking, and SPERONI tool measurement. Hand tools (Outillage à Main) include VALLORBE files, SAM Outillage (French since 1921), MOB (French since 1839, lifetime warranty on forged tools), TORQUELEADER, WERA (German), KLINGSPOR abrasives, GROBET USA rotary tools, and STRAUS&Co diamond/CBN tooling. Boulland holds exclusive French distribution rights for many of these brands and offers pass-through manufacturer guarantees, most notably the BIG KAISER Guarantee unlimited warranty program on the MEGA chuck series.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B distribution to industrial customers with quote-based pricing; no revenue figure, pricing model, or contract structure is publicly disclosed. The firm has no funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity recorded. Its commercial activity centers on digital channels (website, LinkedIn, newsletter) and a dense 2025 trade show and partner-event schedule including Global Industrie, SIANE, EMO Hanover, and open-house events with machine-tool OEMs DMG Mori and HURON GRAFFENSTADEN. A notable historical milestone is the 2020 Global Industrie Award in the Performance Productive category, won by the BIG KAISER EWA automatic boring head distributed by Boulland.

Name

Boulland DPM

Legal name

BOULLAND-DPM - Distributeur - Outillage à main - Outils coupants

Website

https://boulland-dpm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boulland DPM is a privately held Paris-based industrial tooling distributor that exclusively supplies French manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical, and micro-mechanics with cutting tools, machine-tool accessories, and hand tools from premium international brands such as BIG KAISER, HEULE, and WERA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tool Distribution: Boulland DPM generates revenue through the distribution and resale of machine tool accessories, cutting tools, and hand tools. They operate as exclusive French distributor for internationally renowned tool manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boulland DPM is a French technical distributor specializing in machine tool accessories, cutting tools, and hand tools. The company exclusively distributes world-renowned brands to manufacturing plants, assembly facilities, and subcontractors across French industry sectors including automotive, aerospace, medical, and micro-mechanics. Its offering combines product resale with technical support and adapted solutions for industrial customers.

Product overview

Boulland DPM is a technical distributor specializing in machine tool accessories, cutting tools, and hand tools for French industry sectors including automotive, aerospace, medical, and micro-mechanics. The company distributes exclusively world-renowned brands through two main product lines: (1) Cutting Tools (Outils Coupants) including BIG DAISHOWA/BIG KAISER, HEULE, PL LEHMANN, GRAVOSTAR, and SPERONI; and (2) Hand Tools (Outillage à Main) including VALLORBE, SAM Outillage, MOB, TORQUELEADER, WERA, KLINGSPOR, GROBET USA, and STRAUSS&Co. The company also offers the BIG KAISER Guarantee warranty program for covered products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EWA Boring Head (BIG KAISER) Precision boring head with automatic motor, IP69 waterproof rating, integrated accelerometer sensor for vibration monitoring, and wireless connectivity to the BIG KAISER smartphone/tablet application for tool tracking and parameter adjustment. Distributed by Boulland DPM to French industrial manufacturers.
• MEGA Chuck Series (BIG KAISER) Precision chucks including MEGA Micro Chuck, MEGA New Baby Chuck, MEGA E Chuck, MEGA Double Power Chuck, and MEGA Synchro Tapping Holder, distributed by Boulland DPM and covered by the BIG KAISER Guarantee unlimited warranty program.
• HEULE Precision Tools Swiss-manufactured precision tools for deburring, chamfering, and spot-facing (lamage) operations, including combined tools, distributed by Boulland DPM to French industrial customers.
• KLINGSPOR Abrasives Premium German abrasive products including cutting discs, flap discs, and applied abrasives from KLINGSPOR, a world-leading manufacturer and OSA member, distributed by Boulland DPM in France since KLINGSPOR's presence in France from 1964.
• WERA Hand Tools German-manufactured premium hand tools including torque tools, aerospace tools, and hand tools from WERA, distributed by Boulland DPM to French industrial customers.
• TORQUELEADER Torque Tools Torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, and calibration equipment from TORQUELEADER, a manufacturer with over 75 years in torque tooling, distributed by Boulland DPM in France.
• SAM Outillage Hand Tools French hand tool manufacturer since 1921 serving aerospace, automotive, industry, and construction sectors with over 12,000 product references including pneumatic tools, controlled clamping tools, and connected tools, distributed by Boulland DPM.
• MOB Hand Tools French manufacturer of hand tools since 1839, specializing in hammers and files with lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on all forged tools, distributed by Boulland DPM.
• GRAVOSTAR Marking and Engraving Tools Precision marking and engraving solutions for industrial identification, distributed by Boulland DPM to French manufacturers.
• BLUMANO Laser Tool Measuring Swiss-manufactured tool presetting and laser measuring equipment for machine tools, distributed by Boulland DPM to French industrial customers.
• BIG KAISER Tool Management App Mobile application for tool tracking, monitoring, and management supporting BIG KAISER connected tooling, distributed in France by Boulland DPM.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BIG KAISER (BIG DAISHOWA)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive French distributor of BIG KAISER precision machine tool accessories. BIG KAISER provides the Big Kaiser Guarantee: Unlimited warranty program covering MEGA Micro Chuck, MEGA New Baby Chuck, MEGA E Chuck, MEGA Double Power Chuck, and MEGA Synchro Tapping Holder products.
• HEULEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of HEULE precision deburring, chamfering, and spotfacing tools. Product categories include deburring, chamfering, lamage (spotfacing), and combined tools.
• PL LEHMANNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of PL LEHMANN machine tool accessories and solutions.
• GRAVOSTARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of GRAVOSTAR marking and identification tools.
• SPERONIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of SPERONI tool measurement and setting systems.
• VALLORBEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of VALLORBE precision hand tools and files.
• SAM OutillagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of SAM Outillage hand tools. French manufacturer since 1921, serving aerospace, automotive, industry, and construction sectors with over 12,000 product references including connected tools.
• MOBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of MOB hand tools. French manufacturer since 1839, historically present in industry, especially in hammers and files. All forged tools carry unlimited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
• TORQUELEADERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of TORQUELEADER torque tools. Major manufacturer in torque tooling industry for over 75 years, combining innovative design with precision mechanics for torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and calibration testers.
• WERAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of WERA hand tools. German manufacturer of premium torque tools and hand tools.
• KLINGSPORcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of KLINGSPOR abrasives. One of the world's leading manufacturers of applied abrasives and cutting/disc grinding wheels. German manufacturer and OSA member ensuring product reliability. Present in France since 1964 with nearly 50 employees and a transformation workshop.
• GROBET USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of GROBET USA tungsten carbide burs and rotary tools.
• STRAUSS&CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor of STRAUSS&Co diamond and CBN tools including circular saws, dressing tools, grinding wheels, and brazed diamond tools.
• DMG MoricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoulland DPM participates in DMG Mori open house events. DMG Mori is a global leader in machine tools and digitalized machining solutions. Partnership for industry events and demonstrations.
• HURON GRAFFENSTADENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoulland DPM participates in HURON GRAFFENSTADEN open house events. Partnership for industry events celebrating new production facility inauguration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Group: European quality tools, precision tooling, and workshop equipment specialist distributor serving industrial customers. Closely comparable premium tool distribution positioning and exclusive partnerships with manufacturers like BIG KAISER.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in industrial supply distribution (fasteners, tools, consumables) with strong European presence. Comparable exclusive-brand distribution model and technical-advisor selling approach serving manufacturing and trade customers.
• Fastenal: US industrial and construction supplies distributor with on-site vending and fastener programs. Comparable business model focused on B2B distribution of tools and consumables to manufacturing and industrial customers.
• Rubix: Pan-European industrial distribution group (formerly IPH) providing maintenance, repair, and industrial supplies across multiple verticals. Comparable European B2B industrial distribution model with consolidated supplier relationships.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US-based industrial MRO and metalworking distributor serving manufacturers with cutting tools, hand tools, and machine tool accessories. Highly comparable B2B industrial distribution model with broad product portfolio and quote-based enterprise pricing.
• Cromwell Tools: UK-based industrial tools and equipment supplier serving manufacturing and engineering customers. Comparable B2B cutting tools, hand tools, and machine tool accessories distribution model in a Western European market.

Broad incumbents

• Snap-on Incorporated: Global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools and equipment serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets. Comparable premium hand tool and torque tool distribution, including through MOB (a Boulland DPM partner brand).
• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): Largest US industrial MRO distributor with extensive product portfolio including hand tools, cutting tools, and machine tool accessories. Comparable B2B industrial supply model with established enterprise customer base across multiple verticals.
• Hilti Group: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of professional tools, fasteners, and consumables for construction and industry. Comparable technical-advisor sales model and premium tool positioning, though more vertically integrated than Boulland DPM.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Global tool manufacturer and industrial solutions provider owning brands such as Facom and Stanley. Comparable presence in premium French hand tool market and broad industrial tool distribution across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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