Schweissring Schweiz

What Schweissring Schweiz does

Schweissring (legally organized as an independent specialist group, Fachgruppe, within E.I.S. Beschaffungs- und Marketing GmbH & Co. KG in Cologne) is a B2B purchasing and marketing cooperative for specialized welding technology dealers (Fachhändler) in Germany and the Netherlands, tracing its origins to a 1985 catalog cooperative founded by ten mid-sized specialist wholesalers. It does not manufacture products; instead, it aggregates the procurement volumes of approximately 20 independent member dealers to negotiate annual framework contracts with welding industry suppliers, centralizes invoicing (Zentralregulierung), runs bonus settlement, manages supplier/article data, and provides joint marketing.

The product surface is delivered through three layers: (1) a unified catalog platform (SCHWEISSRING Katalog, currently Version 1.6 for 2026-2027, distributed digitally via the OXOMI portal and in print) covering seven product categories — arc welding and cutting, special welding processes, welding consumables, oxy-fuel/propane technology, work safety and environmental technology, welding accessories, and surface treatment; (2) proprietary private label brands (Handelsmarken) developed with selected manufacturers in welding equipment, protective clothing, accessories, filler materials, and workplace safety; and (3) a portfolio of 30+ partner manufacturer brands including 3M Speedglas, ABICOR BINZEL, Lorch, MESSER, Optrel, KEMPER, and PLYMOVENT, distributed exclusively through member dealers. Member services include DGUV inspections, device rental, burner repair, and dangerous goods transport.

Commercially, Schweissring operates as a non-profit, transparent cooperative within E.I.S. — strategy is jointly set by member dealers. Revenue is generated through a transaction-fee stream on centralized procurement and a margin spread on private-label resale to members; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured via bilateral framework contracts. Governance contact is Geschäftsführer Bernd Ziegler (headquartered at Von-Hünefeld-Str. 97, Cologne); the legal entity E.I.S. is registered at HRA 12248 with the Cologne commercial register.

Name

Schweissring Schweiz

Legal name

E.I.S. Beschaffungs- und Marketing GmbH & Co. für Eisenwaren, Baubeschlag, Bauelemente und Werkzeuge KG

Website

https://schweissring.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schweissring is a German B2B purchasing and marketing cooperative that aggregates procurement volumes from ~20 independent welding technology dealers to negotiate framework contracts, centralize invoicing, and distribute private-label and partner-brand products across Germany and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Technology Distribution

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

Keywords

• Welding technology distribution
• Welding consumables supply
• Purchasing cooperative
• Welding equipment trade
• Industrial welding supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Aesch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Procurement Services and Centralized Purchasing: The group generates revenue by bundling procurement volumes from member companies and negotiating annual framework contracts with suppliers. They provide central invoicing (Zentralregulierung), data management, and bonus settlement services.
2. Private Label Products: Schweissring Handels GmbH develops and manages exclusive private label brands (Handelsmarken), generating revenue through the margin between procurement cost and resale price to member dealers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schweissring is a purchasing and marketing cooperative (Verbundgruppe) for independent specialist welding technology dealers. It combines procurement volumes of its member dealers to negotiate annual framework contracts with welding equipment suppliers, manages exclusive private label brands (Handelsmarken), and provides centralized services including invoicing, data management, and bonus settlement. Members access a unified product catalog covering arc welding, special welding processes, welding consumables, oxy-fuel technology, workplace safety, welding accessories, and surface treatment products.

Product overview

Schweissring is a B2B trading/cooperative group (Kataloggemeinschaft) for welding technology, established in 1985 and now operating within the E.I.S. Beschaffungs- und Marketing GmbH & Co. KG in Köln. The company does not manufacture products itself but serves as a buying and marketing group for independent specialist dealers. The offering consists of a unified catalog platform (the SCHWEISSRING Katalog) supplemented by proprietary private label brands (Handelsmarken) and access to over 30 partner manufacturer brands. The product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Arc Welding and Cutting Technology (Lichtbogen-Schweiß- und Schneidetechnik), Special Welding Processes (Sonder-Schweißverfahren), Welding Consumables (Schweißzusatzwerkstoffe), Oxy-Fuel/Propane Technology (Autogen-/Propantechnik), Work Safety and Environmental Technology (Arbeitsschutz und Umwelttechnik), Welding Accessories (Schweißzubehör), and Surface Treatment (Oberflächenbearbeitung). Members benefit from pooled purchasing volumes, annual framework contracts, quality standards, delivery reliability, and price advantages. Services include DGUV inspections, device rental, burner repairs, and dangerous goods transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCHWEISSRING Private Labels: Exclusive private label concepts including welding equipment, protective clothing, welding accessories, filler materials, and workplace safety products marketed under the Schweissring brand.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• E.I.S. Beschaffungs- und Marketing GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchweissring is established as an independent professional group (Fachgruppe) within E.I.S. The E.I.S. association operates as a fully transparent organization that pursues no financial self-interests. All member dealers jointly determine the strategy and direction of the association. E.I.S. provides procurement, marketing, data management, and central invoicing services.
• OXOMIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital catalog portal platform used by Schweissring member dealers to access current sales materials from suppliers. Particularly beneficial for field sales staff in daily operations.
• 3M SpeedglasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying automatic welding filters. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• ABICOR BINZELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying welding torches, fume extraction torches and systems, robot periphery systems. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• CEPROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying environmental protection products. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• EWS GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying tungsten electrodes, work protection, welding accessories. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• GCEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying cutting equipment and gas supply systems. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• HARRISminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying machines, oxyacetylene torches, special gases, and accessories. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• KjellbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying welding and cutting equipment. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• LorchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying welding machines. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• MESSERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying oxyfuel equipment. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• OptrelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying eye protection, respiratory protection, and accessories. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• SiegmundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying welding tables, manipulators, rail systems, platform systems. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• KEMPERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying welding fume extraction systems. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.
• PLYMOVENTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for air filtration and extraction solutions. Products available through Schweissring member dealers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• E/D/E (Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler): E/D/E is one of the largest German purchasing cooperatives for hardware, tools, and building supplies, pooling procurement volumes from independent member dealers. Schweissring's Verbundgruppe model for welding technology directly mirrors E/D/E's structure and value proposition in the broader hardware trade.
• Hagemann (GHM): GHM/Hagemann is a German Verbundgruppe for sanitary, installation, and building technology specialists. Although focused on different end products, its member-centric pooled purchasing and joint marketing model is comparable to Schweissring's cooperative structure.
• Nordwest Handel: Nordwest is a German purchasing and marketing association for specialist trade and industrial supply dealers. Its pooled-procurement, central invoicing, and framework contract model is structurally identical to Schweissring's, serving as a direct benchmark for cooperative buying-group economics.
• ZEGA: ZEGA is a German purchasing and marketing group for industrial and technical trade specialists. Its member-supplier framework, central billing, and joint brand programs make it a comparable cooperative structure to Schweissring's welding technology Verbundgruppe.
• ContorGroup: ContorGroup is a German purchasing association serving independent specialist retailers across multiple trade verticals. Its cooperative procurement and shared services framework offers a relevant template for Schweissring's go-to-market and member services model.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric is a global welding equipment and consumables manufacturer that distributes through dealer networks. As a key brand partner-adjacent manufacturer whose products flow through Schweissring's member dealers, it is a relevant comparable for industry economics and channel dynamics.
• ESAB: ESAB is a global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with a multi-brand portfolio sold through industrial distribution. As a supplier whose products are aggregated through Schweissring's procurement model, it represents the upstream side of the value chain the cooperative serves.
• Würth: Würth is Europe's largest direct-to-trade industrial supplies distributor with a vast catalog of fasteners, tools, and consumables. While not a welding specialist and not a cooperative, Würth competes for the same industrial buyer wallet across consumables, PPE, and accessories flowing through Schweissring member dealers.
• Grainger: Grainger is a large North American industrial MRO distributor with a broad catalog of welding, PPE, and shop supplies. While US-focused, its scale economics in industrial distribution and growing European digital presence represent a structural benchmark for the cooperative distribution model.
• Fronius: Fronius is a leading European manufacturer of welding systems with strong DACH market presence and a dealer-led distribution model. Its go-to-market through specialist welding dealers overlaps directly with the channels Schweissring's member dealers operate in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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