What Valeryd does

Valeryd AB is a Swedish, family-owned specialty distributor of aftermarket spare parts and accessories for trailers and caravans, founded in 1958 by brothers Bernt and Per-Owe Larsson in Larv, Västra Götaland, and currently owned by Magnus Larsson. The company pivoted from trailer manufacturing to aftermarket components in the 1990s and now operates from a headquarters and logistics centre in Vårgårda, Sweden (built in 2017), serving customers in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Croatia, France, and the Balkans.

Its core product portfolio is organized into seven categories: axles and wheel brakes (compatible with AL-KO, Knott, and BPW systems), couplings and coupling heads, electrical systems and lighting, jockey wheels and support legs, chassis parts and accessories, load-securing equipment, and gas springs with hundreds of thousands of combination possibilities. Valeryd also operates a sub-brand, Valeryd Outdoor, offering multi-tools and LED worklights. A proprietary web-based tool, Valeryd Easy Search, enables dealers and end users to identify parts by brake-ID, OE number, or brake dimensions.

The business model is B2B-led, distributing through automotive accessory stores, multi-concept e-commerce platforms, country-specific webshops (valeryd.se, .no, .de, .hr), and a dealer store-display concept that provides turnkey merchandising to resellers. Pricing is unit-based, with corporate accounts receiving 30-day payment terms, a SEK 50,000 credit limit, free shipping above SEK 1,500, and a 2-year factory warranty on all products. End customers include trailer and caravan owners, dealers, garages, and OEM trailer manufacturers.

Name

Valeryd

Legal name

Valeryd AB

Website

https://valeryd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valeryd AB is a Swedish, family-owned distributor of aftermarket spare parts for trailers and caravans, selling brake systems, couplings, lighting, gas springs, and accessories to dealers, garages, OEMs, and end consumers across Europe via webshops and a turnkey dealer store concept.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer and Caravan Aftermarket Spare Parts

NAICS

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tires, Wheels & Retread Supply Distribution (TLAKAOAD)

Keywords

• Trailer spare parts
• Wheel brake components
• Caravan aftermarket parts
• Towing equipment
• Gas springs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vårgårda

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Spare Parts Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling spare parts for trailers and caravans including brake shoes, wheel bearings, couplings, lighting, and accessories. One-time product sales with B2B and B2C channels.
2. Gas Springs and End Pieces: Extensive range of gas springs with hundreds of thousands of combination possibilities. Products are sold individually or as complete packages with end pieces and accessories.
3. Valeryd Outdoor Products: Secondary product line including multi-tools and LED worklights for outdoor use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Valeryd is a Swedish retailer and wholesaler of aftermarket spare parts for trailers and caravans, offering more than 3,556 SKUs across axles and wheel brakes, couplings, electrical systems and lighting, jockey wheels, chassis parts, load securing equipment, and gas springs. Products are compatible with AL-KO, Knott, and BPW brake systems and are sold to dealers, garages, OEMs, and end consumers across multiple European markets. The offering is supported by the proprietary Valeryd Easy Search and Gas Spring Search tools and turnkey dealer store-display concepts.

Product overview

Valeryd is a European aftermarket supplier of spare parts and accessories for trailers and caravans. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into seven core product categories: Axles and Wheel Brakes (including brake shoes, drums, bearings, and cables for AL-KO, Knott, and BPW systems), Couplings and Coupling Heads (overrun brakes and related components), Electrical Systems and Lighting (LED lights, wiring, adapters), Jockey Wheels and Support Legs, Chassis Parts and Accessories (mudguards, winches, anti-theft locks), Load and Secure products (lifting and lashing equipment), and Gas Springs with hundreds of thousands of combination possibilities. The company also operates a sub-brand, Valeryd Outdoor, offering multi-tools and work lights. Valeryd provides its own proprietary search software called 'Valeryd Easy Search' to help customers identify correct parts. Products are sold through B2B partners via automotive accessory stores and e-commerce platforms, with the company targeting the premium range for wheel brakes and towing devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valeryd Outdoor: Outdoor products line including multitools and LED worklights for outdoor needs.

Products and services

• Axles and Wheel Brakes Complete range of axle components and wheel brake systems for trailers and caravans, including brake shoes, brake drums, wheel bearings, brake cables, hub caps, and related parts compatible with AL-KO, Knott, and BPW brake systems.
• Couplings and Coupling Heads Overrun brakes, coupling heads, handbrake levers, spring housings, and related components for connecting trailers to towing vehicles, including brake transference hardware (equalizing yokes, fork heads, brake rods, rigging screws) and breakaway cables.
• Electrical Systems and Lighting Trailer lighting products including LED rear lights, brake lights, position lights, number plate lights, reflectors, wiring harnesses, and electrical plugs and adapters for 13-pin and 7-pin trailer connections.
• Jockey Wheels and Support Legs Jockey wheels, support legs, jockey wheel clamps, and replacement wheels for trailers, caravans, boat trailers, car transporter trailers, and horse trailers.
• Chassis Parts and Accessories Mudguards, winches, tilting screws, anti-theft locks, support wheel tyres and rims, boat trailer accessories, mud flaps, and loading ramps.
• Load and Secure Lifting and load securing equipment including chain blocks, lifting hooks, lifting straps and slings, cargo nets, chains, lashing straps, winches, wheel chocks, loading ramps, and E-track systems.
• Gas Springs and End Pieces Extensive range of gas springs with various accessories and end fittings, providing hundreds of thousands of combination possibilities for trailers, horse transport trailers, cars, boats, hatches, machine hoods, and agricultural machinery. Valeryd also manufactures custom gas springs and end pieces to specification.
• Valeryd Outdoor Multi-tools and outdoor equipment sub-brand, including the Multi-Tool Loke and Multi LED Worklight rechargeable work lights with magnet handle, for outdoor and worksite use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products compatible with AL-KO, Knott, and BPW brake systems which together are fitted on the majority of all trailers in the Nordic region

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leading European SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationValeryd cooperates with leading European suppliers to provide customers with the best quality at competitive prices. The range covers all product areas.
• Leading Banks and Payment GatewayscoreOthersValeryd collaborates with the largest banks and leading payment gateways to guarantee customers a safe purchasing experience on the website.
• KlarnaminorOthersPayment partner providing account/payment by instalments option allowing customers to split purchases into 12 monthly instalments.
• DHL and Posten ABcoreOthersLogistics partnerships for deliveries in Sweden. Standard shipping via Post Nord and express shipping via DHL Express. Some products shipped directly from suppliers using their logistics partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trailertec: UK-based distributor of trailer parts and accessories. Comparable to Valeryd because Trailertec operates a similar B2B and B2C spare-parts distribution model focused on brakes, couplings, lighting and chassis components for trailers and caravans across adjacent geographies.
• Maypole: UK distributor of trailer and towing aftermarket products including brake parts, lighting, jockey wheels and load securing. Highly comparable to Valeryd because Maypole operates the same B2B/retail distribution model for trailer spare parts in adjacent European geography.
• Reich GmbH Elektrotechnik: German manufacturer/distributor of trailer lighting and electrical products including LED rear lights and adapters. Comparable to Valeryd because Reich directly competes in the trailer electrical systems category where Valeryd also sells LED rear lights, wiring harnesses and 7/13-pin adapters.
• Towsure: UK-based retailer and distributor of towbars, trailer parts and caravan accessories. Comparable to Valeryd because Towsure sells a similarly broad catalog of trailer spare parts (brakes, lighting, couplings, load securing) primarily through e-commerce to end consumers and dealers.

Broad incumbents

• AL-KO Vehicle Technology: German-based manufacturer of trailer axles, brakes and chassis components for caravans and light trailers. Directly comparable because Valeryd's product catalog is built around AL-KO compatible spare parts, making AL-KO both a primary supplier dependency and the dominant branded competitor in Nordic trailer aftermarket.
• Knott GmbH: German manufacturer of brake systems and overrun devices for trailers. Comparable to Valeryd because Knott brake systems are the third major platform Valeryd catalogs compatible parts for, placing Knott in direct aftermarket competition with Valeryd's wheel brake and coupling ranges.
• BPW Bergische Achsen: Leading European manufacturer of trailer running gear (axles, brakes, suspension). Comparable to Valeryd because BPW's brake platforms are explicitly listed among Valeryd's compatibility targets, positioning BPW as both supplier source and competing aftermarket parts brand.
• Westfalia-Automotive: European manufacturer of towbars and trailer-towing electrical systems. Comparable to Valeryd because Westfalia overlaps directly on coupling heads, electrical adapters and 7/13-pin trailer wiring — categories where Valeryd competes in the same Nordic/European aftermarket.
• SAF-Holland: European commercial trailer running gear and spare parts supplier. Comparable to Valeryd because SAF-Holland sells trailer axles, brakes and replacement parts to the European aftermarket, overlapping with Valeryd's wheel brake and axle categories at the light/medium trailer end of the market.

Emerging players

• Truma Gerätetechnik: German manufacturer of caravan accessories including gas systems, heating and maneuvering devices. Comparable to Valeryd because Truma targets the same caravan/trailer owner end-customer with premium-brand components, intersecting Valeryd's trailer and caravan aftermarket scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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