XHANDER

Name

XHANDER

Legal name

SOGEDESCA (Société de Gestion des services communs du groupe DESCOURS & CABAUD)

Website

https://xhander.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Tools and Equipment

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Professional hand tools
• Welding equipment
• Building hardware
• Plumbing sanitary supplies
• Construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Tools and Equipment Sales: XHANDER generates revenue through the sale of professional-grade tools, equipment, and supplies. The product portfolio includes hand tools, workshop equipment, welding supplies, lifting/handling equipment, site equipment, electrical supplies, consumables, fasteners, building hardware, plumbing/heating products, and exterior fittings. Products are sold through professional distribution channels and retailers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

XHANDER is a private-label professional tools, equipment, and supplies brand offering over 3,000 product references across hand tools, measuring instruments, workshop equipment, welding supplies (MMA, TIG, MIG/MAG, spot welders, plasma cutters), lifting and handling, site equipment, electrical supplies (cable reels, lighting), consumables, fasteners, building hardware (padlocks, locks, cylinders, access control), plumbing/heating/sanitary products (faucets, radiators, water softeners, hoses), and exterior fittings (gates, fencing, geotextile). Products are positioned as durable, professional-grade offerings at competitive prices, sold exclusively through the parent group's B2B distribution network.

Product overview

XHANDER is a professional tools, equipment, and supplies brand offering over 3,000 product references. The portfolio is organized into four main product universes: (1) Supplies and Tools covering hand tools, measuring/checking/marking instruments, workshop equipment, welding, lifting and handling, site equipment, consumables, electrical, and fasteners; (2) Building Hardware including padlocks, locks, access control systems, door accessories, mailboxes, and cylinders; (3) Plumbing, Heating and Sanitary products with faucets, radiators, shower trays, WC packs, and hoses; and (4) Exterior Fittings featuring gates, fencing, screening, and geotextile. Key named product lines include the NHP 180 high pressure cleaner, Hand Tools Range, Lighting Range, Confluence faucets and sanitary range, Welding Range, Water Softeners, Padlocks, Electrical Products, Saw Blades, and Circular Abrasive Brushes. The brand emphasizes quality products at competitive prices, reliability for intensive professional use, and sustainability in manufacturing and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Confluence: Selection of faucets and sanitary products for kitchen and bathroom combining quality and design for renovation and construction professionals.
• NHP 180

Products and services

• XHANDER NHP 180 High Pressure Cleaner High-performance pressure washer delivering 3000 W power and 180 bar pressure with a copper-wound induction motor, brass pump head, 5 nozzles plus 1 rotating nozzle, and a 12 m metal-braided hose with reel; targeted at professional cleaning and worksite applications.
• XHANDER Hand Tools Range Complete range of professional hand tools including drills, chisels, measuring tools, toolboxes, ratchets, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, cutting tools, electrician tools, saws, hammers, vices, and storage solutions with ergonomic designs and certified quality.
• XHANDER Lighting Range Comprehensive professional lighting products featuring compact design, resistance, and technical functionality with demanding durability tests for technical and worksite use.
• XHANDER Confluence Range (Faucets and Sanitary) Selection of faucets and sanitary products for kitchen and bathroom combining quality and design, positioned at competitive pricing for renovation and construction professionals.
• XHANDER Welding Range Complete welding product portfolio including MMA, TIG, MIG/MAG welders, spot welders, and plasma cutters for diverse professional welding requirements.
• XHANDER Water Softeners Two water softener models (electronic and smart) with compact tanks made from 99% recycled material, professional installation included, manufactured in France.
• XHANDER Padlocks Range Versatile padlock range including combination padlocks for keyless operation, keyed padlocks for enhanced security, and corrosion-resistant models for damp environments, available in various shapes, sizes, and security levels.
• XHANDER Electrical Products (Cable Reels) Cable reels for indoor and outdoor use including floor-standing and wall-mounted models available in various cable lengths for professional electrical applications.
• XHANDER Saw Blades Saw blades for reciprocating saws and jigsaws suitable for all types of cuts in both wood and metal materials.
• XHANDER Circular Abrasive Brushes Abrasive circular brushes suitable for angle grinders, rotary tools, or drills, available with crimped or twisted wire for stripping, deburring, or finishing applications on various surfaces.
• XHANDER Exterior Fittings (Gates, Fences, Garage Doors) Gates, gate posts, fences, and garage doors with French manufacturing, refined design, and durable construction for outdoor applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ProlianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProlians is a professional distribution network where XHANDER products are available to professionals. Part of the DESCOURS & CABAUD group distribution network.
• DexiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDexis is a professional distribution network where XHANDER products are available to professionals. Part of the DESCOURS & CABAUD group distribution network.
• HydralianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydralians is a professional distribution network where XHANDER products are available to professionals, specializing in hydronic and plumbing solutions. Part of the DESCOURS & CABAUD group distribution network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bahco (SNA Europe): Bahco is a European professional hand-tool brand (part of Snap-on) offering saws, files, wrenches, and cutting tools — directly overlapping with XHANDER's hand-tools range and serving the same European construction and industrial customer base.
• Knipex: Knipex is a German specialist manufacturer of professional pliers, cutters, and hand tools for trades and industry — a tight category peer to XHANDER's pliers, cutting-tools, and electrician-tools product lines.
• Facom: Facom is a French professional hand-tool brand (now part of Stanley Black & Decker) offering a comparable portfolio of hand tools, tool storage, and workshop equipment targeted at the same European construction and industrial tradesperson base as XHANDER.
• Gedore: Gedore is a German manufacturer of premium professional hand tools (wrenches, sockets, torque tools, screwdrivers) directly comparable to XHANDER's hand-tools range and serving the same European professional tradesperson channel.
• Sam Outillage: Sam Outillage is a French professional hand-tool brand offering a comparable mid-market range of wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and tool sets to construction and industrial tradespeople — a close regional peer to XHANDER's positioning and price tier.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is the world's largest tool manufacturer, owning Stanley, DeWalt, Facom, and many others across hand tools, power tools, and fasteners — directly competing with XHANDER across virtually every category in its catalog but at a vastly larger scale.
• Milwaukee Tool: Milwaukee Tool (TTI) is a leading professional-grade power and hand tool brand targeted at construction and industrial trades, overlapping heavily with XHANDER's contractor-segment focus across hand tools and site equipment.
• Bosch Professional: Bosch Professional offers a comprehensive range of power tools, accessories, measuring tools, and consumables for tradespeople in construction and renovation, mirroring XHANDER's professional-construction target segment across Europe.
• Makita: Makita is a global manufacturer of professional power tools, hand tools, and accessories widely used by European construction professionals, competing with XHANDER's hand-tool and welding/electrical offerings.
• Würth: Würth is a global direct-sales distributor of professional assembly, fastening, hand-tool, and consumable products serving construction and maintenance trades — overlapping heavily with XHANDER's fasteners, consumables, and hand-tools ranges across European professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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