Lintner

What Lintner does

Lintner B.V. is a privately held Dutch importer and wholesale distributor of professional industrial hand tools, headquartered in Hendrik-ido-ambacht (Zuid-Holland), Netherlands, and operating since 1981. The company sources A-brand professional tools from international manufacturers and redistributes them through a four-channel B2B reseller network in the Netherlands covering technical wholesalers, hardware and tool specialty stores, construction and industry wholesalers, and automotive distributors. Lintner does not sell directly to professional end-users and instead relies on its curated multi-brand assortment and channel relationships to reach automotive workshops, construction firms, industrial manufacturers, and skilled trades.

The product portfolio spans approximately twenty professional tool categories organized around thirteen named A-brand principals, including Knipex (pliers), Wera (screwdrivers and torque tools), Ko-Ken (hand sockets and impact sockets), Bondhus (hex and Torx keys), Sola (measuring tapes and levels), Kreg (woodworking jigs), Famag (drill bits), MIB (precision measuring instruments), Volkel (taps and threading), ENT (router bits), Eclipse Magnetics, Drill Doctor, and BOA. Categories range from mechanical hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels) through precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, laser distance meters) to consumables (cutting discs, drill bits, saw blades) and accessories (tool cases, magnets). The technology base is fundamentally logistics and inventory management rather than software; Lintner operates a B2B e-commerce catalog at lintner.nl that resellers use for assortment discovery and ordering, but no proprietary technology stack, software platform, or data product is disclosed.

Commercially, Lintner operates as a classic specialty wholesaler: revenue is generated through distribution markups on imported A-brand products sold to a Dutch reseller base, with customer-specific pricing negotiated B2B rather than publicly disclosed. There are no disclosed funding events, institutional investors, M&A activity, or public listings, and no management team is itemized beyond the company's general contact details. The business is described as independently owned, with a headcount of 11-50 employees, and no expansion into new geographies or new customer segments is signaled in the available source material.

Name

Lintner

Legal name

Lintner B.V.

Website

https://lintner.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lintner B.V. is a privately held Dutch importer and wholesale distributor, founded in 1981, that sources professional A-brand industrial hand tools from international manufacturers and redistributes them through technical wholesalers, hardware stores, construction/industry wholesalers, and automotive distributors across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tool Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Industrial tool distribution
• Professional hand tools
• Tool wholesale supply
• Hardware import agent
• A-brand tool distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendrik-ido-ambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tool Distribution: Lintner B.V. imports and distributes professional A-brand industrial tools and hand tools to resellers in the Netherlands. The company generates revenue through the markup on imported tools sold to technical wholesalers, hardware stores, construction/industry wholesalers, and automotive distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lintner B.V. imports professional A-brand industrial tools and hand tools from international manufacturers and distributes them in the Netherlands through a network of B2B resellers, including technical wholesalers, hardware and tool specialty stores, construction and industry wholesalers, and automotive distributors. The portfolio spans screw bits, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tools, torque tools, drills, woodworking routers, thread cutting tools, saws, magnets, and tool storage.

Product overview

Lintner B.V. is a tool import and distribution company established in 1981 that distributes professional A-brand industrial tools to resellers in the Netherlands. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand distribution model encompassing numerous tool categories: screw bits and bit sets, Allen and Torx keys, hand sockets and impact sockets, wrenches and hand tools, screwdrivers, pliers, spark-free tools, hammers and chisels, levels and lasers, precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers), torque wrenches, drills and drill bits, woodworking routers and bits, thread cutting tools, grinding and cutting discs, sawing products, magnets, tool storage solutions, and masonry tools. The company represents multiple international tool brands including Ko-Ken (sockets and ratchets), Wera (screwdrivers and torque tools), ENT (router bits), Famag (drill bits), Knipex (pliers), MIB (measuring instruments), Bondhus (hex keys), Sola (measuring tapes and levels), Eclipse Magnetics (magnets), and Kreg (woodworking jigs). Products are distributed through technical wholesalers, hardware stores, construction and industry suppliers, and automotive distributors across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Screw Bits and Screw Bit Sets Screwdriver bits and bit sets including slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx, and hex bits for various professional applications.
• Allen and Torx Keys Hex (Allen) keys and Torx keys including L-keys, T-keys, folding sets, ball-end keys, and hinge keys.
• Hand Sockets and Impact Sockets Hand sockets, impact sockets, wheel nut wrenches, bit sockets, socket sets and accessories for professional use.
• Wrenches and Hand Tools Open-end wrenches, combination wrenches, ring wrenches, impact wrenches, ratchets, adjustable wrenches, and workshop equipment.
• Screwdrivers Screwdrivers for slotted, Pozidriv, Phillips, hex, Torx, Robertson, and other screw types, including sets and insulated VDE versions.
• Pliers Combination pliers, diagonal cutters, end cutters, needle-nose pliers, wire strippers, circlip pliers, water pump pliers, and plier sets.
• Measuring and Marking Tools Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, squares, rulers, tape measures, marking tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Torque Wrenches Torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers for precise torque control in professional applications.
• Drills and Drill Bits Metal drills, wood drills, step drills, drill sets, core drills, masonry drills, glass drills, and diamond drills.
• Wood Routers and Accessories Wood routers and router bits including profile cutters, groove cutters, V-groove bits, hinge cutters, and router bit sets.
• Thread Cutting Tools Hand taps, machine taps, threading sets, die nuts, thread repair tools, and threading accessories.
• Levels and Lasers Spirit levels, straight edges, telescopic measuring rods, laser levels, laser distance meters, and tripods.
• Kreg Woodworking Jigs Kreg pocket hole jigs, drill guides, clamps, bench planes, and woodworking accessories for wood joinery.
• Grinding and Cutting Discs Cutting discs, flap discs, brushes, diamond cutting discs, polishing compounds, and non-woven cleaning discs.
• Sawing Products Jigsaw blades, reciprocating saw blades, air saws, hole saws, circular saw blades, hand saws, and metal saw blades.
• Magnets Horseshoe magnets, block magnets, pot magnets, magnetic bases, magnet bands, and magnetic accessories.
• Tool Storage and Cases Tool cases, tool bags, tool rolls, socket organizers, and storage solutions for professional tool organization.
• Hammers, Chisels, and Files Hammers, cold chisels, punches, nail sets, wood chisels, and files for workshop and construction use.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BOAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981BOA is one of the A-brand tool manufacturers distributed by Lintner B.V. since the company's founding in 1981. BOA produces professional tool extraction and bolt removal equipment.
• BondhuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Bondhus is an A-brand manufacturer whose tools are imported and distributed by Lintner B.V. Bondhus specializes in precision hex and Torx tools.
• KnipexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Knipex is a leading A-brand manufacturer of professional pliers distributed by Lintner B.V. The German manufacturer produces high-quality hand tools for professional use.
• Ko-KencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Ko-Ken is a Japanese A-brand manufacturer specializing in sockets and ratchet systems for professional automotive and industrial use, distributed by Lintner B.V.
• KregcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Kreg is an A-brand manufacturer of woodworking joinery tools and equipment distributed by Lintner B.V. to the Dutch market.
• WERAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981WERA is a German A-brand manufacturer of professional screwdrivers, wrenches, and tool systems distributed by Lintner B.V.
• SolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Sola is an Austrian A-brand manufacturer specializing in measuring tools, spirit levels, and marking equipment distributed by Lintner B.V.
• Drill DoctorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Drill Doctor is an A-brand manufacturer of drill bit sharpeners distributed by Lintner B.V. to the Dutch professional tool market.
• EclipsecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Eclipse is an A-brand manufacturer of professional magnets and magnetic tools distributed by Lintner B.V.
• ENTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981ENT is an A-brand manufacturer of wood routers and milling cutters distributed by Lintner B.V. for professional woodworking applications.
• FamagcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Famag is an A-brand manufacturer of drill bits and hole cutters for wood and metal applications, distributed by Lintner B.V.
• MIBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981MIB is a German A-brand manufacturer of precision measuring tools including calipers and micrometers, distributed by Lintner B.V.
• VolkelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Volkel is an A-brand manufacturer specializing in taps and threading tools for industrial applications, distributed by Lintner B.V.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's largest manufacturers of professional and DIY tools (Stanley, DeWalt, Facom, Craftsman). As a brand-owner, it sits upstream of Lintner's distribution model but competes for the same downstream shelf space and end-user demand.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Snap-on is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools and equipment, particularly strong in automotive repair. It competes with Lintner in the automotive distributor channel and premium professional hand tool segment.
• Manutan Group: Manutan is a pan-European B2B distributor of workplace, industrial, and professional equipment and supplies, headquartered in France with strong Benelux presence. It overlaps with Lintner in distributing professional tools and equipment to business customers through catalog/online channels.
• Würth Group: Würth is the global leader in B2B distribution of assembly and fastening materials, including professional hand tools, with a large direct-sales force across Europe. It is the dominant incumbent in the same professional tools/wholesale category Lintner occupies and competes for the same Dutch reseller and end-user customers.
• RS Components (RS Group): RS Components is a major European B2B distributor of industrial and professional tools, components, and equipment, serving engineers and trades via catalog and e-commerce. It is comparable to Lintner in distributing A-brand professional tools to business customers across multiple channels.

Regional players

• Facom (Stanley Black & Decker brand): Facom is a French premium hand tool manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets across Europe. It is comparable to several of Lintner's represented brands (e.g., Knipex, Wera) and competes for the same professional automotive and industrial customers in Western Europe.
• Toolstation (Travis Perkins): Toolstation is a UK and European trade-only tool and hardware retailer serving tradespeople via local branches and online. While primarily a retailer rather than wholesaler, it competes for the same Dutch/European end-user demand that Lintner's reseller customers serve.
• Cromwell Tools: Cromwell Tools is a major UK-based industrial tool and equipment distributor serving trade customers via catalog and online. It is a close analog of Lintner's B2B distribution model in professional tools, though operating in the UK rather than the Netherlands.

Others

• Knipex: Knipex is the German premium pliers manufacturer that Lintner has represented since 1981. While a key supplier rather than direct competitor, Knipex also sells direct in some European markets and could compete with Lintner if it shifts distribution strategy in the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• Technische Unie: Technische Unie is the leading Dutch technical wholesaler serving installation, maintenance, and industrial customers with professional tools, equipment, and supplies. It is the closest direct domestic peer to Lintner, serving overlapping technical wholesale and contractor customers in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LintnerbvNL

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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