Profimex Workwear & Promotionals

Name

Profimex Workwear & Promotionals

Legal name

Profimex Bedrijfskleding

Website

https://profimex.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Profimex Workwear & Promotionals is a Dutch B2B distributor and full-service outsourcer of workwear, PPE, safety footwear, and promotional items, serving construction, logistics, industrial, hospitality, and public-sector clients across the Netherlands and Belgium via dedicated account managers, two showrooms, and a proprietary KMS portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workwear & Uniforms

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Work, Safety & Occupational Footwear (CRAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

Keywords

• Workwear supply
• Safety footwear
• Promotional merchandise
• Corporate uniforms
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workwear & Safety Clothing Sales: Sale of workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE/PBM), work shoes, and accessories to B2B clients across multiple industries. Primary revenue driver — products are sold alongside customization (printing/embroidery) and full-service support.
2. Custom Printing & Embroidery Services: Corporate branding services including screen printing and embroidery of company logos and brand elements onto workwear. Delivered as part of the total solution offering.
3. Custom Made Workwear: Bespoke/cutom-made workwear where fit, appearance, and functionality are tailored precisely to the client's organization.
4. Promotional Items & Merchandise: Sale of promotional articles and corporate gifts. Can be personalized and combined with workwear branding for consistent brand identity.
5. Clothing Management & Logistics Services: Ongoing services including on-site fitting (Pasbus), inventory management, clothing repair, clothing recycling, and tender/procurement support. These services support client retention and recurring engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Profimex is a B2B distributor and full-service outsourcing partner for occupational workwear, personal protective equipment, safety footwear, promotional merchandise, and specialty clothing (flame-retardant, hi-vis, cooling, waterproof). The company supplies 25+ premium brands and wraps each program with customization services (printing, embroidery, custom-made tailoring), on-site fitting, clothing repair, recycling, and a proprietary Kleding Management Systeem (KMS) online portal for ordering, approvals, and reporting.

Product overview

Profimex Workwear & Promotionals is a Dutch B2B workwear and promotional products company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on five core product categories: Bedrijfskleding (occupational workwear), PBM's (Personal Protective Equipment), Promotieartikelen (promotional articles), Werkschoenen (safety shoes), and Specials (specialized workwear). The core Bedrijfskleding and Werkschoenen products are complemented by a suite of services including the Kleding Management Systeem (KMS) — an online ordering and inventory management platform — plus printing, embroidery, custom-made, fitting, clothing repair, recycling, and tender support services. The company distributes over 25 branded product lines including Blåkläder, Mascot, Tricorp Workwear, Dassy, and Santino for general workwear; Sixton Peak, Cofra, Albatros, and Puma Safety for safety footwear; Craft, Cutter & Buck, and SA@WORK for sports and corporate fashion; Chaud Devant, Le Nouveau Chef, and Greiff for hospitality; and Toppoint and Clique for promotional articles. Specialized offerings include Inuteq cooling clothing, ELKA waterproof workwear, and flame-retardant/reflective Hi-Vis clothing. The company operates two showrooms (Rijssen and Assen) and has been ISO 14001 certified since 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bedrijfskleding (Occupational Workwear) Core occupational clothing category covering work jackets, trousers, shirts, polos, sweaters, and winter jackets for professionals in construction, logistics, hospitality, industry, and corporate sectors. Can be customized with company logos via printing or embroidery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PBM) Personal protective equipment including helmets, gloves, hearing protection, body protection, and other safety gear designed to protect workers in hazardous environments.
• Promotional Items (Promotieartikelen) Promotional items and corporate gifts including pens, drinkware, bags, electronics, and stationery that can be personalized with company branding to increase brand visibility.
• Work Shoes (Werkschoenen) Safety and work footwear in various safety classes (S1, S3, ESD) from top brands, with approximately 60 types and standard sizes always available from stock.
• Flame-Retardant Clothing Flame-retardant and fire-resistant workwear certified to EN ISO 11612 and ISO 14116, designed for welders, electricians, offshore workers, and industrial workers exposed to heat, sparks, or electricity.
• Reflective / Hi-Vis Clothing High-visibility (Hi-Vis) and reflective clothing compliant with EN ISO 20471 safety classes 2 and 3 and the RWS (Rijkswaterstaat) norm for road and rail workers, including the HALO safety helmet lamp.
• Cooling Clothing (Inuteq) Cooling clothing from Inuteq to prevent heat stress in hot working conditions, including body, head, neck, and arm cooling products using INUTEQ-DRY, INUTEQ-H2O, and INUTEQ-PAC technologies.
• Waterproof Workwear (ELKA) Waterproof workwear from ELKA — water-resistant, windproof, and breathable rain clothing available in comfort, classic (PU/PVC), and certified product lines for drivers, cleaners, fisheries, offshore, and food industry workers.
• Kleding Management Systeem (KMS) Proprietary online clothing management system providing full control over orders, budgets, and deliveries, with cost reporting per employee/branch/function, automated NAW data processing, ordering workflows with role-based permissions, and self-ordering through a personal portal.
• Custom Workwear Printing (Bedrukken) Custom printing service for workwear with company logos or other branding elements to create a uniform professional appearance.
• Custom Workwear Embroidery (Borduren) Embroidery service for workwear providing a durable, high-quality finish with a luxurious appearance.
• Custom Made Workwear Bespoke custom-made workwear service where fit, appearance, and functionality are tailored precisely to the client's organization.
• Pasbus — Mobile On-Site Fitting Service Mobile on-site fitting service where Profimex visits client locations to fit employees, reducing sizing errors and saving time.
• Clothing Recycling (Kleding Recyclen) Clothing recycling program where worn-out garments are collected and recycled into new raw materials, reducing waste by up to 92%; a tree is planted through the Trees for All partnership for each recycled box.
• Clothing Repair (Kledingreparatie) Clothing repair service that extends the lifespan of workwear garments, contributing to sustainability and lowering replacement costs.
• Public Procurement & Tender Support (Aanbesteden en Tenders) Dedicated tender and public procurement support service for clients with specific requirements and formal procurement needs, including assistance with public RFPs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 92% waste stream reduction through clothing recycling program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trees for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Profimax partners with Trees for All, a Dutch tree-planting organization. For every recycle box of returned workwear that is collected, Profimax plants a tree on behalf of the client. This partnership is central to Profimax's sustainability program and circular economy narrative, contributing to CO2 reduction and ESG reporting for clients.
• VanhulleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVanhulley is mentioned as a sustainability partner working with Profimax on circular economy initiatives. The partnership contributes to the circular chain that Profimax is building as part of its environmental commitment.
• Frankenhuis RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfimax works with Frankenhuis Recycling in Almelo to process clothing that has reached the end of its wearable life. Collected clothing is recycled into new raw materials with almost zero waste. This partnership enables Profimax to offer its clothing recycling service and claim up to 92% waste stream reduction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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