SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH

What SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH does

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH is a family-owned German specialty trade retailer and manufacturer headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Baden-Württemberg, with a second branch in Dresden, Saxony. Founded in 1895 as a horseshoe and wagon forge by Georg Schmid, the company has evolved through four generations of family stewardship — currently under managing director Joachim Schmid — into a B2B-only supplier focused on fasteners, construction hardware, and timber construction (Holzbau). The business serves tradespeople, carpenters, and industrial customers exclusively, with no private consumer channel, and operates under the Holzbaushop.de e-commerce brand alongside two physical retail/showroom locations.

The company's core offering combines a broad 40,000+-article distribution catalog (10,000+ items available online) with proprietary SSK own-brand products including wood connectors, specialized timber construction tools (the SSK Therminator and SSK Rustikator electric hatchet), and custom-fabricated steel components such as tie rods, wind braces, slotted plates, and support feet manufactured in-house to customer specifications. An in-house repair department services machines from nearly all manufacturers, and same-day shipping is offered for orders placed by 4 PM. The brand portfolio spans 160+ third-party manufacturers (Festool, Mafell, Makita, Milwaukee, Fischer, Hilti-equivalent lines, etc.), positioning SSK as a regional one-stop shop for construction trade supply.

The revenue model is traditional B2B trade distribution: catalog pricing on the e-commerce platform plus counter sales at the two physical locations, with an outside sales representative covering timber and carpentry accounts since the 1970s. Distribution combines physical retail, own e-commerce, and direct field sales. The company markets through printed catalogs, seasonal promotions (Sommer Angebote, Akku-Power, weekly Wochenknaller), and its regional brand reputation, with no disclosed digital marketing sophistication, no AI/ML capabilities, and no external institutional ownership.

Name

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH

Legal name

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH

Website

https://ssk-schmid.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH is a family-owned German B2B specialty retailer and manufacturer of fasteners, construction hardware, and timber construction connectors, serving tradespeople and industrial buyers through two physical locations in Kirchheim unter Teck and Dresden, plus the Holzbaushop.de e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH is a family-owned German wholesale distributor of fasteners, construction hardware, and timber construction products, operating two physical retail locations plus a B2B e-commerce platform (Holzbaushop.de). The company supplies over 40,000 articles from leading brands alongside its own SSK-branded products, supplemented by custom steel parts manufacturing and in-house repair services. Customers are predominantly tradespeople and construction businesses across Germany and Europe.

Product overview

SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH operates as a specialized B2B hardware retailer and manufacturer operating under the Holzbaushop.de brand, with over 40,000 articles across two physical locations in Kirchheim/Teck and Dresden. Their portfolio is structured around: (1) own-brand SSK products including fasteners, connectors, guide rails, and specialized tools like the Therminator and Rustikator; (2) comprehensive fastening technology with screws, dowels, anchors, and chemical systems; (3) wood connector systems for timber construction; (4) extensive hand tools across all categories; (5) power tools including Milwaukee, Festool, Makita, and Mafell fanshops; (6) machine accessories and consumables; (7) work safety and PPE equipment; and (8) workshop operations equipment. The company also offers custom manufacturing services producing steel parts to customer specifications and in-house repair services for machinery. The e-commerce platform enables 24/7 ordering with same-day shipping for orders placed before 4 PM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holzbaushop: Online retail platform operated by SSK Schrauben Schmid, offering over 10,000 products for timber construction, trade, and industry.

Products and services

• SSK Schrauben Schmid brand fasteners Proprietary SSK-branded fasteners and hardware products sold under the company's own brand to tradespeople and construction businesses.
• SSK Therminator Proprietary in-house tool developed and sold by SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH.
• SSK Rustikator Proprietary in-house tool developed and sold by SSK Schrauben Schmid GmbH.
• Construction hardware assortment (multi-brand) Distribution of construction hardware, fasteners, and timber construction components from multiple industry brands, totaling over 40,000 articles in catalog.
• Professional power tools distribution Distribution of professional power tools from leading brands including Festool, Mafell, Makita, and Milwaukee to tradespeople and construction businesses.
• Custom steel parts manufacturing Bespoke manufacturing of custom steel parts to meet specialized construction and fastener requirements.
• In-house repair services Workshop-based repair services for professional tools and equipment, provided directly by SSK Schrauben Schmid.
• Holzbaushop.de B2B e-commerce platform B2B online shop offering the company's construction hardware, fastener, and timber construction product catalog to tradespeople and construction businesses, with same-day shipping for orders placed before 4 PM.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HECO-Schrauben: German manufacturer of wood and construction screws, with strong focus on timber construction fasteners. HECO competes directly with SSK's own-brand connector and screw line in the same Holzbau customer segment.
• Berner SE: German-headquartered B2B distributor selling tools, fasteners, and consumables directly to tradespeople via field sales and online channels. Berner is a direct competitor in B2B trade distribution with a comparable customer motion (outside sales + e-commerce).
• Eurotec: German specialist in timber construction fasteners, connectors, and fastening systems. Eurotec is a direct competitor in the Holzbau niche and follows a similar model of proprietary products plus technical support for carpenters and timber construction firms.
• BTI Befestigungstechnik: German B2B distributor specializing in fasteners, tools, and consumables for trades, with a strong cult-brand positioning among professionals. BTI is a direct competitor in the same B2B fastener/trade distribution space across Germany.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in trade-focused fastener, tool, and consumables distribution, headquartered in Germany. Würth is the dominant direct competitor in the same B2B customer segment (tradespeople, carpenters, construction firms) with a much larger SKU range and field-sales force.
• fischer Deutschland: German manufacturer of fastening systems (anchors, screws, chemical fixings) widely used in construction and timber work. Fischer is a direct competitor in the same product category — SSK even stocks Fischer products — and competes head-to-head in anchors and chemical fastening.
• SFS intec: Swiss-based manufacturer of precision fasteners and fastening systems with strong DACH presence in construction and timber. SFS intec is a direct competitor and a brand SSK also resells, mirroring the dual manufacturer/distributor dynamic.

Broad incumbents

• Hagebau: German building materials and DIY retail cooperative with hundreds of locations. Hagebau is a broad incumbent in the same construction trade/DIY market; SSK's specialty fasteners and Holzbau focus are a focused subset of Hagebau's broader offering.

Emerging players

• Contorion: German B2B online trade platform for tools, fasteners, and construction supplies. Contorion is an emerging digital-native competitor in the same B2B trade procurement segment that SSK targets via Holzbaushop.de.
• Toolineo: German online B2B platform aggregating tools, fasteners, and consumables from multiple distributors. Toolineo overlaps with SSK's Holzbaushop.de offering but serves tradespeople via a marketplace model rather than a single retailer's inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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