EVB BauPunkt Einkaufs- und Handelsgemeinschaft GmbH & Co. KG

What EVB BauPunkt Einkaufs- und Handelsgemeinschaft GmbH & Co. KG does

EVB BauPunkt Einkaufs- und Handelsgemeinschaft GmbH & Co. KG is a member-owned purchasing cooperative (Einkaufskooperation) for specialized dealers of construction machinery, construction equipment, and tools, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The cooperative is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG with no external venture capital or private equity ownership; it serves 65 independent member companies (Gesellschafter) operating more than 120 locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Day-to-day management rests with two Geschäftsführer — Steffen Eberle (in management since 1989/2002) and Tobias Pfeifer (appointed May 2022) — supported by a nine-person central team and a seven-member Beirat elected by the shareholders. EVB pools member purchasing volume to negotiate supplier conditions that individual dealers could not achieve independently.

The cooperative's core platform combines a physical central warehouse (Zentrallager) operated by its wholly-owned subsidiary profibau Handel Logistik Service GmbH, which stocks more than 3,300 product articles with same-day shipping and 24-hour delivery, with an integrated digital stack: a proprietary EVB Datacenter for product information management, a Censhare PIM/DAM platform, an OXID eSales-based white-label webshop that members can brand under their own identity, and SAP Business One ERP interfaces. Around this core, EVB delivers an annual 1,000-page product catalog with approximately 19,000 articles, the twice-yearly EVB BauPunkt AKTIV customer magazine, the EVB Akademie training academy, central invoicing (Zentralfakturierung) with EDI processing, the EVB Exklusiv service package providing discounts from over 40 partner brands, and since October 2022 a Digando-powered white-label digital rental marketplace for construction equipment.

EVB's business model derives revenue from membership and cooperative fees, pooled purchasing margins, warehouse and logistics fees on product throughput, IT services (ERP, webshop, PIM implementation), supplier partnership fees for catalog placements and preferred listings, and training program fees. The cooperative redistributes a portion of earnings to members through Bonusrückvergütung and profit-sharing tied to purchasing volume. FY2023 consolidated turnover was €82.5M (down 5.3% year-on-year) while operating profit rose 32% following a turnConsult-led cost optimization program initiated in 2022; FY2021 turnover was €82.8M, up 8.5% on the prior year. Five new Gesellschafter joined between September 2022 and March 2023, extending the network into Austria and Switzerland and bringing the member base to its current 65.

Name

EVB BauPunkt Einkaufs- und Handelsgemeinschaft GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

EVB BauPunkt Einkaufs- und Handelsgemeinschaft GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://evb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EVB BauPunkt is a member-owned purchasing cooperative serving 65 specialized construction machinery, equipment, and tools dealers across 120+ locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, providing joint purchasing, central warehousing, IT, and marketing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Purchasing Cooperative

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalog & eProcurement Enablement (Punchout, Item Master) (BPAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Purchasing cooperative
• Construction equipment trade
• Central warehouse logistics
• Product information management
• B2B ecommerce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Göppingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership/Cooperative Fees: EVB operates as a purchasing cooperative (Einkaufskooperation). Members pay fees and contribute to joint purchasing, receiving bonuses and profit distributions based on volume and participation. Revenue derives from pooled purchasing margins and service fees.
2. Central Warehouse Logistics: Profibau operates the central warehouse (Zentrallager) providing fulfillment services to members, generating revenue through logistics and handling fees on product throughput.
3. IT Services: SAP Business One ERP implementation, web shop solutions, and PIM system services provided to member companies for fees.
4. Supplier Partnership Fees: Revenue from supplier partnerships including catalog placements, marketing services (EVB BauPunkt AKTIV magazine), and preferred listing fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EVB BauPunkt operates a purchasing and trading cooperative for specialized dealers of construction machinery, construction equipment, and tools. It pools the procurement volumes of its member companies (Gesellschafter), negotiates preferred supplier conditions, distributes bonus rebates, and delivers joint services including a central warehouse with 24-hour delivery, an integrated ERP/webshop/PIM IT stack, central invoicing, marketing support, and a training academy.

Product overview

EVB BauPunkt is a purchasing cooperative (Einkaufskooperation) for construction machinery, construction equipment, and tools, founded in 1983 and based in Göppingen, Germany. The company operates as a platform-plus-services model: the core offering is a centralized purchasing and logistics network anchored by the Zentrallager (central warehouse) with over 3,300 articles available for 24-hour delivery. Around this core, EVB provides an integrated suite of digital and service products including the EVB Datacenter/PIM system for product data management, a white-label webshop built on OXID eSales (connectable to SAP Business One ERP), the annual EVB Produktkatalog (1,000-page catalog with ~19,000 articles), the EVB BauPunkt AKTIV customer magazine (twice yearly), the EVB Akademie training academy, and the EVB Exklusiv service package. A notable partner integration is the Digando digital rental marketplace for equipment leasing. The company also provides central invoicing (Zentralfakturierung) and EDI processing for its supplier network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVB BauPunkt AKTIV: Customer magazine published twice annually, providing industry news and product innovations for construction professionals.
• EVB Akademie

Products and services

• EVB Zentrallager (Central Warehouse) Centralized warehouse operated by profibau Handel Logistik Service GmbH at the Göppingen location, offering over 3,300 product articles with 24-hour delivery, mixed-pallet orders, and express shipping options for member dealers of construction machinery, equipment, and tools.
• EVB Datacenter / PIM System Central product information management (PIM) and data platform enabling catalog generation, webshop content, and ERP integration; members can connect their systems via SAP Business One interfaces.
• EVB Webshop (White-Label) Individualizable online store solution for EVB member dealers; each member can brand their own webshop with their own logo without holding inventory, with orders fulfilled from the central warehouse. Built on the OXID eSales B2B enterprise platform.
• EVB Produktkatalog (Annual Product Catalog) Annual printed and digital product catalog spanning 1,000 pages with approximately 19,000 articles, featuring the most important product innovations in the construction machinery, equipment, and tools industry.
• EVB BauPunkt AKTIV (Customer Magazine) Customer magazine published twice annually, reporting on industry developments and product innovations for construction trade professionals and EVB member customers.
• EVB Akademie (Training Academy) In-house training and seminar programs for member dealer staff, covering sales, leadership, service consulting, and external sales; offers certification upon completion.
• EVB Zentralfakturierung (Central Invoicing) Central invoicing service that processes all incoming invoices twice monthly with no default risk for suppliers; EDI direct processing available for supplier invoices.
• EVB Exklusiv (Service Package) Exclusive service package offering members access to over 40 service partners with discounts up to 50%, covering categories from office supplies to automotive manufacturers.
• Digando Rental Platform Integration Digital B2B marketplace and one-stop-shop for construction-equipment rental, integrated as a white-label solution for EVB member dealers; provides live interfaces between rental fleet and the platform for real-time availability and booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating profit increased 32% in 2023 despite 5.3% revenue decline through cost reduction measures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DigandocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2022Digital rental platform partnership for construction machinery. EVB members can access Digando's digital marketplace and one-stop-shop solution for equipment rental. The platform enables live connections between rental fleet and customers, with complete digital rental process mapping.
• SAP Business OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred ERP system for EVB member companies. SAP Business One implementation provides integrated business management including inventory, accounting, and customer relationship management.
• OXID eSalescoreTechnology or IntegrationB2B enterprise e-commerce solution used for member web shop systems. Provides advanced e-commerce functionality for EVB member online stores.
• CensharecoreTechnology or IntegrationCentral product data platform (PIM/DAM) used to generate catalogs and web shop content. Manages product information across the EVB network.
• w&co Media ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing partner for product data management, providing expertise in PIM and DAM systems implementation and support.
• profibau Handel Logistik Service GmbHcoreOthersCentral warehouse operator (Zentrallager) at the Göppingen location. Handles inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics for EVB member orders including same-day shipping and express delivery.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Contorion (by Hoffmann Group): Contorion is the online B2B tool and hardware marketplace operated by Hoffmann Group, targeting professional tradespeople and industrial customers. It represents the digital-first competitive threat that EVB's white-label webshop offering is designed to help members counter.
• Digando GmbH: Digando is a digital B2B marketplace and rental platform for construction equipment, operating as EVB's strategic partner for equipment rental digitalization. It represents an emerging digital-first player intersecting with EVB's ecosystem through white-label integration.

Direct peers

• Nordwest Handel AG: Nordwest Handel AG is a German B2B wholesale and purchasing cooperative serving specialist trade and industrial customers with a centralized procurement and distribution platform. While it operates across multiple trades, its cooperative structure and central warehouse services closely parallel EVB's model.
• Eurobaustoff Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG: Eurobaustoff is a European purchasing cooperative for construction materials and DIY products, operating in multiple countries including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It shares EVB's model of pooling independent specialist dealers for collective purchasing and digital services, with broader geographic reach.
• Hagebau Handelsgesellschaft für Baustoff- und Holzfachmärkte mbH & Co. KG: Hagebau is a major German purchasing cooperative and DIY retail group for construction materials and timber, with hundreds of member locations and a similar cooperative structure serving specialist trade dealers. It competes for the same pool of independent construction trade businesses as EVB, though at larger scale and with a broader product focus.
• E/D/E Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH: E/D/E is one of Germany's largest purchasing cooperatives for the ironmongery, sanitary, and heating trade, serving independent specialist retailers with centralized purchasing, marketing, and digital services. It operates a near-identical business model to EVB BauPunkt in an adjacent trade vertical, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Hoffmann Group: Hoffmann Group is one of Europe's leading B2B distributors of quality tools, operating in Germany and other European markets with a comprehensive catalog and own brand products. It competes with EVB's member dealers for end-customer tool purchases and supplies similar product categories.
• Würth Group: Würth is the world's largest direct supplier of fasteners, tools, and consumables to the construction and trades sector, with a massive product catalog and own distribution network. While it operates as a vertically integrated distributor rather than a cooperative, it overlaps directly with EVB's product categories and competes for trade customer relationships.
• METRO AG (METRO/MAKRO wholesale): METRO AG operates one of Europe's largest wholesale networks serving HoReCa and independent trade businesses, including professional customers in construction-related segments. It represents a larger, established incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but at significantly greater scale and with broader customer targeting.

Regional players

• Raiffeisen Waren GmbH: Raiffeisen Waren is a German agricultural and construction materials cooperative group operating primarily in northern and eastern Germany with a similar member-owned wholesale structure. While focused on different product categories (agriculture), its cooperative model and regional scope provide a comparable template for member-based B2B distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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