Name

VB Tools

Legal name

VB Tools

Website

https://vbtools.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Garage and Bodywork Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Tools, Equipment & Garage Accessories Manufacturing (Jacks/Lifts/Diagnostic Tools/Compressors) (IMACANAM)

Keywords

• Garage equipment distribution
• Automotive bodywork tools
• Professional lifting systems
• Welding equipment supply
• Automotive diagnostic tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Jodoigne

HQ country

Belgium

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: VB Tools generates revenue through direct sales of professional garage equipment and tools, including lifts, chargers, welding equipment, diagnostic tools, and bodywork supplies to automotive professionals in Belgium.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VB Tools is a Belgian distributor of professional garage and automotive bodywork equipment, selling more than 2,766 certified products across 23 categories—including vehicle lifts, welding equipment, battery chargers, tire changers, diagnostic tools, bodywork repair systems, pneumatic tools, and air conditioning service gear—from over 30 brands to professional garages, bodywork shops, and car dealers in Belgium, via its own e-commerce platform and a network of 142 partner stores.

Product overview

VB Tools is a Belgian distributor of garage and automotive body shop equipment operating for over 17 years with 142 partner stores across Belgium. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor offering physical equipment rather than a unified software platform. Their product portfolio comprises 2766 products organized across 23 product categories including vehicle lifts (Ponts), welding equipment (Soudure), battery chargers (Chargeurs), diagnostic tools (Diagnostique), bodywork equipment (Carrosserie), air conditioning service (Airco), and pneumatic tools (Pneumatique). The company distributes products from approximately 30 brands including Gys (their largest brand with 1484 products), HUBITOOLS, EAE, MAZZOLA, Worky, Bock, MWM, Fiac, Ecotechnics, Mastercool, Stierius, and UNIC. VB Tools provides supporting services including expert consultation, mobile demonstration vans, included training with machine installation, and free delivery/installation in Belgium for lifts above 1.20m height.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle Lifts (Ponts élévateurs) Vehicle lifting systems for professional garage use, including 2-column lifts, 4-column lifts, scissor lifts, and mobile lifting columns. Sold to professional garages and bodywork shops in Belgium, with included delivery and installation in Belgium for lifts above 1.20m.
• Welding Equipment (Soudure) Professional welding equipment for automotive repair and bodywork, including MIG/MAG welders, TIG welders, spot welders, and plasma cutters. Sold to bodywork and collision repair shops in Belgium.
• Battery Chargers (Chargeurs) Battery chargers, starting chargers, and jump starters for automotive and commercial vehicle applications. Sold to professional garages.
• Tire Service Equipment (Pneu) Pneumatic garage equipment for tire service, including tire changers, wheel balancers, and wheel alignment systems. Sold to professional garages in Belgium, with included delivery and installation in Belgium for tire changers.
• Automotive Diagnostic Tools (Diagnostique) Automotive diagnostic tools for professional garages, including gas analyzers, diagnostic devices, opacity meters, and headlamp adjusters.
• Bodywork Repair Equipment (Carrosserie) Bodywork repair equipment for collision repair and dent removal, including dent pullers, glue pullers, riveters, plastic repair stations, spot welders, and trestles. Sold to bodywork and collision repair shops in Belgium.
• Pneumatic Tools and Compressors (Pneumatique) Pneumatic tools and equipment for garage and bodywork use, including compressors, pneumatic hand tools, and pneumatic fittings. Sold to professional garages.
• Air Conditioning Service Equipment (Airco) Automotive air conditioning service equipment, refrigerants, and diagnostic tools for AC systems. Sold to garages servicing vehicle climate control.
• Garage Cleaning Equipment (Nettoyage) Cleaning equipment for automotive garages, including high-pressure washers, parts washers, wash basins, and auto scrubbers. Sold to professional garages and bodywork shops.
• Body Painting Equipment (Peinture) Body painting equipment for collision repair shops, including mobile paint booths, gun cleaners, infrared dryers, and UV dryers. Sold to bodywork and collision repair shops.
• Frame Straightening Equipment (Redressage) Frame straightening equipment for collision repair, including pulling systems and anchor plates. Sold to bodywork and collision repair centers.
• Brake Service Equipment (Service freins) Brake service equipment for professional garages, including brake testers, brake flushers, and testing benches. Sold to garages and brake service specialists.
• Exhaust and Fume Extraction (Aspiration) Exhaust extraction and welding fume extraction systems for garages and bodywork shops, including mobile units, extractor arms, and filtering tables.
• Motorcycle Service Equipment (Moto) Motorcycle service equipment for motorcycle workshops, including motorcycle lifts and motorcycle wheel balancers. Sold to motorcycle service specialists.
• Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (Hybride - Électrique) Specialized equipment for servicing hybrid and electric vehicles, including high-voltage multimeters, EV charging cables, lifting tables for EV maintenance, and safety equipment. Sold to garages expanding into EV service.
• Oil, Grease, and Hose Reel Systems (Huile, graisse et enrouleurs) Oil, grease, and hose reel systems for workshop fluid management, supplied via Worky. Sold to professional garages.
• Workshop Furniture and Storage (Mobilier d'atelier) Workshop furniture and storage solutions for professional garages and bodywork shops.
• Jacks and Presses (Crics et presses) Jacks and presses for vehicle lifting and pressing operations in professional garages.
• Induction Heating Equipment (Induction) Induction heating equipment for automotive body repair applications. Sold to bodywork and collision repair specialists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free delivery on orders over €250 HTVA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GYScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGYS is the primary brand partnership, representing the largest product portfolio with 1,484 products including welding equipment, battery chargers, and bodywork tools. VB Tools serves as an authorized distributor for GYS products in Belgium.
• EAEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAE provides lifting equipment and garage infrastructure products. VB Tools distributes EAE products including 2-column lifts, 4-column lifts, and mobile columns through their Belgian network.
• BockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBock supplies rubber blocks and support equipment for vehicle lifting and maintenance. VB Tools distributes Bock products as part of their lifting equipment category.
• HUBITOOLScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHUBITOOLS provides bodywork repair equipment including dent pullers and gluing systems. VB Tools is an authorized distributor featuring 50 HUBITOOLS products.
• MWMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMWM supplies workshop consumables and supplies. VB Tools distributes 120 MWM products including staples and fasteners for bodywork applications.
• 142 Partner Stores NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVB Tools maintains a network of 142 partner stores across Belgium including major auto parts distributors like BREZAN, COVALUX, FG AUTO PIECES, NUTAL, and others. These partners serve as point-of-sale locations for VB Tools products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bahco (SNA Europe): Manufacturer and distributor of professional hand tools, cutting tools, and workshop equipment sold to automotive, industrial, and construction professionals. Comparable to VB Tools in serving the professional European garage and bodywork market with workshop-grade tools and equipment.
• Würth: Global multi-brand distributor of workshop supplies, tools, fasteners, and automotive aftermarket consumables serving professional installers. Comparable to VB Tools as a curated, brand-led workshop supply distributor with deep relationships to professional garages, but operating at much larger global scale and broader category coverage.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair solutions sold to automotive technicians and industrial customers. Comparable to VB Tools in serving professional garage and bodywork buyers with high-end equipment, but Snap-on owns proprietary brands and operates through mobile franchise vans at far larger scale.
• Cornwell Tools: Mobile-distributor franchise model selling professional tools and equipment to automotive technicians and industrial users. Comparable to VB Tools in its relationship-driven, field-sales-led approach to professional garage customers, though operating at a different geography and scale.
• Matco Tools: North American distributor of professional-grade hand tools, diagnostics, and shop equipment sold through mobile franchise vans to automotive technicians. Comparable to VB Tools in its consultative, value-added distribution model targeting professional mechanics, though focused on the U.S./Canadian market.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive aftermarket business of Robert Bosch, supplying diagnostics, workshop equipment, parts, and service tools to professional workshops and distributors. Comparable to VB Tools as both a competitor (diagnostics, workshop tools) and a potential supplier partner, with much broader geographic reach and proprietary products.

Direct peers

• SIP Industrial: UK-based distributor of welding, garage, and metalworking equipment to professional workshops. Closely comparable to VB Tools as a regional multi-brand distributor of professional-grade automotive workshop equipment, with similar reliance on third-party OEM brands and customer base of independent garages and body shops.
• BGS Technic: European distributor of professional hand tools, automotive special tools, and workshop equipment with broad multi-brand catalogs. Comparable to VB Tools in multi-brand workshop equipment distribution to professional European mechanics and bodywork shops, with overlapping product breadth in hand tools, lifting, and diagnostic categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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