Kieboom Werkendam B.V.

What Kieboom Werkendam B.V. does

Kieboom Werkendam B.V. is a Dutch family-owned wholesale distributor founded in 1931 and headquartered in Werkendam near the Biesboschhaven, Netherlands. The company supplies ship and contractor materials, fuels, and certified inspection services to inland shipping, sea shipping, construction contractors, industrial clients, and pleasure boating customers across the Netherlands. Its assortment spans approximately 15,000 SKUs across 13 product categories — tools, paints, cleaning/maintenance supplies, fuel/lubricants, electrical equipment, ropes, safety/workwear, hoses/pumps/fittings, fasteners, maritime equipment, and lifting/rigging materials — backed by a 1,000+ m² retail showroom and an online webshop with shared distribution across physical and digital channels.

The company's underlying technical capability centers on its EKH-certified inspection station, operational for over 20 years, equipped with a 200-ton horizontal tensile testing machine and a 15-ton vertical tensile testing machine used for break tests and certification of lifting/rigging equipment. It also operates two fixed bunker stations (Werkendam and Bolnes) and three bunker boats that provide mobile fuel and supply delivery to inland navigation vessels across the Gorinchem-Dordrecht-Moerdijk corridor and the Rotterdam/Maasvlakte port area. Supporting services include custom printing and embroidery for workwear and signage, and an online certification database for tracking inspection status.

Kieboom Werkendam generates revenue across five streams: B2B wholesale of ship and contractor materials, walk-in retail sales, bunker fuel delivery services (gas oil, lubricating oil, GTL, gasoline, diesel), EKH-certified inspection and certification services, and custom clothing/printing services. Pricing is quote-based for B2B and custom services, with payment terms of 14 days for fuel/oil products and 30 days for other materials. The company maintains dealer and supply partnerships with Bosch, Gedore, Shell, Nelf Marine Paints, Tricorp, and Americol, and a 20+ year strategic partnership with EKH. Distribution is omnichannel — physical retail, B2B wholesale, fuel stations/boats, and webshop — and the operating geography is the Netherlands.

Name

Kieboom Werkendam B.V.

Legal name

Kieboom Werkendam B.V.

Website

https://kieboomwerkendam.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kieboom Werkendam B.V. is a Dutch family-owned wholesale distributor (founded 1931) supplying ship and contractor materials, fuels, and EKH-certified inspection services to inland shipping, construction, industrial, and pleasure boating customers across the Netherlands via a 1,000+ m² retail showroom, two bunker stations, three bunker boats, and an online webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Industrial Supply Distribution

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Equipment & Gear Inspection, Certification & Testing (LOLER/OSHA/Local Compliance) (TLAHALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM), Bunkering Equipment, Systems & Maintenance (Hoses, Couplings, Metering, Vapour Return) (TLAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Ship building materials
• Maritime wholesale supplies
• Marine fuel bunkering
• Lifting equipment inspection
• Contractor materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Werkendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Sales: B2B wholesale of ship and contractor materials including tools, paints, safety equipment, maritime supplies, and industrial hardware. Serves professional shipping companies, contractors, and industrial clients.
2. Retail Sales: Walk-in retail sales from physical store (1000+ m2) targeting both business and consumer customers for ship and contractor materials.
3. Bunker Station Services: Fuel delivery services (gas oil, lubricating oil, GTL, gasoline, diesel) to inland shipping vessels at bunker stations in Werkendam and Bolnes, plus three bunker boats. Daily supply to inland navigation ships.
4. Inspection and Certification Services: EKH-certified inspection and certification services for lifting and heavy equipment, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, life jackets, climbing equipment, and electrical tools. Testing and certification for industrial compliance.
5. Clothing and Printing Services: Custom clothing printing and embroidery services including work wear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment with company logos and branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kieboom Werkendam B.V. is a Dutch wholesale and retail distributor of ship and contractor materials, supplying more than 15,000 products across tools, paint, cleaning/maintenance, fuel/lubricants, electrical/lighting, ropes, safety/workwear, hoses/fittings, fasteners, maritime equipment and lifting/rigging gear. In addition to physical retail and webshop sales, the company operates two bunker stations (Werkendam and Bolnes) supplying gas oil, lubricating oil, GTL, gasoline and diesel to inland navigation and pleasure vessels, and runs an EKH-certified inspection station that tests and certifies lifting equipment, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, life jackets, climbing gear and electrical tools.

Product overview

Kieboom Werkendam B.V. is a wholesale distributor of ship and contractor materials founded in 1931, operating as a one-stop-shop for maritime, construction, water-based businesses and recreational boating. The company offers over 15,000 products across 13 main categories including tools, paint, cleaning supplies, fuel and lubricants, electrical equipment, ropes, safety gear, hoses/fittings, fasteners, maritime equipment, and lifting/rigging materials. Core product categories (Gereedschappen, Verf en toebehoren, Schoonmaak en onderhoud, Brandstof en smeermiddelen, Elektra en verlichting, Touwen, Veiligheid en werkkleding, Slangen pompen en fittingwerk, Bevestigingsmiddelen, Maritiem, Hijs- en hefmiddelen) are complemented by service offerings including a Bunkerstation for fuel supply to inland vessels, Stickers en bedrukking for custom printing, and Keuringen en inspecties for EKH-certified equipment inspections. The company operates two bunker stations (Werkendam and Bolnes) with three bunker boats, and provides both retail walk-in and online webshop purchasing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bunker Station Services Fuel and materials delivery to inland navigation and pleasure vessels from two fixed bunker stations (Werkendam and Bolnes) plus three bunker boats, supplying gas oil, lubricating oil, GTL, gasoline Euro 98 and diesel. Coverage includes the Gorinchem–Dordrecht–Moerdijk region from Werkendam and the Maasvlakte–Rotterdam area from Bolnes, with 24/6 service on request.
• EKH-Certified Inspection and Certification of Lifting and Heavy Equipment EKH-certified inspection and certification service for lifting and heavy equipment including steel cables, chain work, clamps, hooks, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, life jackets, climbing equipment, electrical tools, rolling scaffolds and ladders. Performed in-house using horizontal and vertical tensile testing machines (200 ton and 15 ton capacity) or on location at the customer site, with inspectors holding valid VCA certificates.
• Custom Clothing Printing and Embroidery Custom printing and embroidery of workwear, safety clothing, safety shoes and personal protective equipment with company logos and branding, alongside large-format sticker printing for work materials, vehicles and signage up to 1.80 m wide with unlimited length.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90 years of experience serving the regional market

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BoschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer of Bosch power tools and equipment. Bosch branded products available through Kieboom's retail and wholesale channels.
• GedorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer of Gedore hand tools and professional tool solutions. Part of Kieboom's premium tool brand portfolio.
• ShellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer of Shell lubricants and fuel products. Shell branded oils and fuel additives available through Kieboom's product range.
• Nelf Marine PaintscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Nelf Marine Paints for maritime coating applications. Provides marine-grade paints and coatings for ship maintenance.
• TricorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer of Tricorp workwear and safety clothing. Provides professional work apparel options for B2B customers.
• AmericolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer of Americol batteries and accessories. Part of electrical and lighting product category.
• EKH (Erkende Keurbedrijven Hijs- en hefmiddelen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year certification partnership. EKH certification enables Kieboom to conduct official inspections and issue certifications for lifting and heavy equipment according to EKH work regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wrist Ship Supply: Denmark-based global ship supplier providing ship stores, provisions, and marine supplies to commercial shipping. Comparable to Kieboom's wholesale ship and contractor materials business, but at global scale and serving ocean-going vessels.
• Bunker Holding: Denmark-based global bunker fuel supplier and physical distributor of marine fuels. Comparable in the bunker and marine fuel distribution business, but operates at global scale with a much larger fleet and trading operation.

Others

• Hempel: Denmark-based global coatings supplier for marine, protective, and decorative applications. Comparable as a brand that Kieboom carries (Nelf Marine Paints) but is a manufacturer/supplier upstream rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finland-based global marine energy and services company serving shipping and energy customers with engines, services, and lifecycle solutions. Comparable as a maritime services and equipment peer to inland shipping and marine contractor customers, though at far larger scale.
• MSC Industrial: US industrial distribution company focused on metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. Comparable business model as a multi-channel distributor serving industrial and contractor customers with broad SKU coverage.
• Grainger: US-based broad-line industrial distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operations customers. Comparable as a large-scale industrial MRO distributor with deep SKU breadth — relevant competitive benchmark for scale and digital procurement capabilities.
• WESCO International: US-headquartered global distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products. Comparable as a multi-channel industrial distributor combining broad product breadth with value-added services like custom assembly and supply chain solutions.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Service: Norway-based global maritime services provider offering ship supplies, spare parts, and marine products across a much wider portfolio. Comparable as a maritime product distributor and broader marine-services peer, but operates at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Regional players

• Wagenborg: Dutch family-owned logistics and shipping group operating in the Northern Netherlands with inland shipping, terminal operations, and maritime services. Comparable regional Dutch maritime operator with overlapping inland-shipping customer base and bunker-adjacent services.

Emerging players

• Bolidt: Netherlands-based specialist in synthetic flooring and marine coating systems for ships, offshore, and industrial applications. A Dutch regional peer/adjacent in the marine coatings segment that Kieboom serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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