Obimex

Name

Obimex

Legal name

Obimex b.v.

Website

https://obimex.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Finishing Materials Wholesale

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

Keywords

• Construction finishing materials
• Ceiling systems wholesale
• Drywall wall systems
• Fire protection products
• Metal stud construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

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. Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of construction finishing materials including ceiling panels, wall systems, metal stud profiles, lighting, flooring elements, fire protection materials, and jointing products. Sells complete systems with profiles, plates, and accessories from branded partners.
2. Logistics and Delivery Services: Next-day delivery service for orders placed before 14:00. Free delivery (franco) for orders above €1,650. Revenue generated through delivery logistics as part of the wholesale service offering.
3. Training and Education (Obimex College): Provides professional training programs for finishers on product installation and techniques, including courses on glass walls, Promat fire protection, Siniat technical plating, jointing, and Rockfon expert training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Obimex is a Dutch B2B wholesale distributor specializing in dry construction finishing materials (droge afbouw). It supplies complete ceiling, wall, metal stud, fire protection, floor element, wood/board, lighting, and taping/jointing product systems from leading manufacturers (Rockfon, Knauf, Siniat, Gyproc, Ecophon, OWA, Chicago Metallic, Promat, Fermacell, etc.) alongside its own Obi series of system walls. The company serves professional finishers (afbouwers) across the Netherlands through field sales, inside sales, and an account-based e-commerce platform with next-day site delivery.

Product overview

Obimex is a Dutch B2B wholesaler for the interior finishing (droge afbouw) industry, offering a comprehensive multi-brand portfolio organized around four core categories: ceilings (plafonds), walls (wanden), lighting (verlichting), and circular construction (circulaire afbouw). The offering spans multiple branded ceiling systems including Rockfon, Ecophon, Knauf, OWA, Chicago Metallic, API Quick-Lock, and its own Obi-series glass wall systems (Obi 100/300, Obi 600, Obi 600 Circulair, Obi 800 Pro). Metal stud wall and ceiling systems come from Siniat, Knauf, and Gyproc. The floor element range includes Fermacell, Knauf Brio, and Siniat Laflura dry floor systems. Supporting product lines cover fire prevention (Promat, Siniat, Gyproc), jointing and taping (Miller, Level 5 Tools, TapeTech, Gyproc Loopd, Knauf, Sudden Bond), and lighting (MAIA LED, Miller LED, Halo fixtures, downlighters). Obimex's own circular brand Circq provides demountable ceiling panels (Stone, Glass, Mineral), acoustic baffles, and circular gypsum boards with a deposit-box return system. The company supplements its product portfolio with training services (Obimex College), a technical knowledge base (Kennisbank), a ceiling calculator tool (Rekenschijf), and its own trade magazine (Typisch Obimex).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Obi System Walls (Obi 100, Obi 300, Obi 600, Obi 600 Circulair, Obi 800 Pro)

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed before 14:00 delivered next working day to construction sites
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• RockfoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor brand partner supplying ceiling panels. Rockfon Color-All and partner brochure available through Obimex catalog. Rockfon Expert training course offered through Obimex College.
• Chicago MetalliccoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner for ceiling system profiles (T24 systems). Major supplier of suspension systems for system ceilings.
• KnaufcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor brand partner providing ceiling panels (Topiq, Antaris), Metal Stud profiles, and related finishing products.
• SiniatcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner supplying Metal Stud systems, gips panels, technical plating, Novlam fire-resistant panels, and Laflura floor elements. Technical plating training offered at Obimex College.
• Promat (Etex)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner for fire protection materials including Promatect plates, fire-resistant collars, sealants, and coatings. Promat Masterclass training offered through Obimex College.
• API Quick Lock Ceiling SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner supplying Quick-Lock ceiling systems including Unipro main profiles, intermediate profiles, and corner profiles.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain)majorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner providing ceiling panels under Ecophon brand for acoustic ceiling solutions.
• OWAmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner supplying OWA ceiling systems including Sinfonia, Brillianto, and Cosmos panel series with corresponding profiles.
• FermacellmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner for floor elements including 2E14, honeycomb elements, and related accessories for dry floor construction.
• Hunter DouglasmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner for ceiling systems and architectural solutions.
• GyproccoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner supplying gypsum panels, Metal Stud systems, and jointing products including Loopd tape and jointing compounds.
• CircqcoreTechnology or IntegrationCircular construction brand partner providing demountable ceiling panels (Stone, Glass, Mineral series), acoustic baffles, and circular gypsum panels with take-back guarantee system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockfon: Major global manufacturer of stone wool acoustic ceiling systems owned by ROCKWOOL, selling through distribution and direct channels. A core Obimex brand partner whose commercial decisions directly shape Obimex's assortment and pricing.
• SIG plc: UK and Ireland-focused specialist building materials distributor with strong positioning in interior fit-out and roofing products. Comparable to Obimex as a specialist distribution model focused on interior finishing categories, but at substantially larger scale.
• Stark Group: Nordic and Northern European building materials distribution group serving professional contractors across multiple countries. Comparable to Obimex as a professional-focused distributor, but with significantly broader geographic footprint and aggregated buying power across national markets.
• Travis Perkins: UK-listed builders' merchant serving trade professionals with a broad range including interior finishing materials. Comparable to Obimex in serving the professional finisher segment with technical products and project support, but at much larger scale across the UK.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Leading European acoustic ceiling panel manufacturer owned by Saint-Gobain, serving offices, healthcare, and education projects. An Obimex brand partner that also competes via Saint-Gobain Distribution channels and direct sales to large contractors.
• Raab Karcher: Major German and European building materials distribution subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, serving professional contractors across a broader assortment including interior finishing. Comparable to Obimex as a specialist B2B distributor but at materially larger scale and with Saint-Gobain's vertically integrated supply.
• Knauf: Global manufacturer of drywall, plasterboard, ceiling systems, and insulation that also operates direct distribution channels in many markets. A key Obimex brand partner that is also a structural competitor when selling direct or via selected national distributors.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution (La Plateforme du Bâtiment): Saint-Gobain's French professional building materials distribution arm serving trade contractors with a comprehensive finishing assortment. Comparable to Obimex as a specialist pro-channel distributor but backed by Saint-Gobain's own-brand portfolio (including Ecophon, which Obimex also resells).

Direct peers

• BMN (Bouwmaterialen Nederland): Network of Dutch building materials merchants serving professional builders and finishers. Closely comparable to Obimex as a multi-branch, professional-focused building materials distributor with national coverage in the Netherlands.
• Bouwmaat: Dutch B2B building materials wholesaler serving professional contractors across multiple product categories. Most direct Dutch competitor to Obimex in the professional finisher channel, with overlapping assortment in drywall, ceiling, and insulation materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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