Office Centre B.v.
Office Centre B.V. is a Dutch privately held e-commerce retailer of office supplies, furniture, technology, and facility products, serving both consumers and SMB business customers across the Netherlands and Belgium through a 100,000+ SKU online storefront with next-day delivery.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersAlmere, Netherlands
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Office Centre B.v. does
Office Centre B.V. is a privately held Dutch office supplies and equipment retailer, incorporated as a Besloten Vennootschap (B.V.) and headquartered in Almere, Netherlands. The company has operated continuously since 1990 and runs an e-commerce platform at officecentre.nl selling more than 100,000 product articles across eleven main categories — paper, office supplies, office furniture, ink and toner, electronics, archiving, shipping and mailing, cleaning, catering and kitchen, facilities management, and communication equipment. The catalog combines third-party brands (Philips, Brother, HP, Canon, etc.) with house brands including Staples (office supplies and furniture), 123inkt (ink cartridges and toner), and Really Useful Box (storage containers).
The business serves both consumers (particulieren) and business customers (zakelijk, including entrepreneurs and SMBs) across the Netherlands and Belgium. It operates exclusively online — there are no disclosed physical retail storefronts — and positions on competitive pricing, volume (staffel) discounts, a one-stop-shop assortment, and a next-working-day delivery promise on in-stock items ordered before 16:00. Business customers can register accounts using Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) and VAT (BTW) identifiers and access post-payment business terms, while consumers transact on a pay-as-you-go basis. Marketing is multi-channel but modest: an SEO-driven e-commerce site as the primary sales channel, a blog covering office and technology topics, and a light social media presence.
The revenue model is straightforward retail: one-time unit sales of physical goods with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or service revenue. The company reports 501–1,000 employees and does not disclose revenue, funding history, ownership structure, or financial performance. There are no disclosed acquisitions, partnerships, patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or senior leadership changes in the input data. The company appears to be independently owned and operated, with no evidence of external institutional investment or public market activity.
Office Centre B.v. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Office Centre B.v.
- Legal name
- Office Centre B.V.
- Website
- https://officecentre.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Office Centre B.V. is a Dutch privately held e-commerce retailer of office supplies, furniture, technology, and facility products, serving both consumers and SMB business customers across the Netherlands and Belgium through a 100,000+ SKU online storefront with next-day delivery.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Office Centre B.v. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Office Supplies Retail
- NAICS
- Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)
- SIC
- Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Office Supplies Retail (CRALABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Office, School & Business Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFABAM), Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE), Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)
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Where Office Centre B.v. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Almere
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
Office Centre B.v. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Retail sales of office supplies: Direct e-commerce sales of office supplies including paper, office furniture, electronics, cleaning products, catering items, and facility supplies to businesses and consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail pricing with volume discounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Office Centre B.v. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Office Centre B.v. is an online retailer selling more than 100,000 office supplies, office furniture, technology products, cleaning supplies, catering items, and facility-management products through its e-commerce platform officecentre.nl. It serves both business customers (entrepreneurs and organizations needing office procurement) and individual consumers (home office and personal use) across the Netherlands and Belgium, offering next-day delivery from own stock and business account features such as invoicing and post-payment.
Product overview
Office Centre B.v. operates a B2B and B2C e-commerce platform offering over 100,000 office supplies and business products. The platform provides a comprehensive product portfolio organized across main categories including Paper Products, Office Supplies, Office Furniture, Ink & Toner, Electronics, Archiving, Shipping & Mailing, Cleaning, Catering & Kitchen, Facilities Management, and Communication Equipment. The company carries both third-party branded products (such as Philips, Brother, HP, Canon) and house brands including Staples, 123inkt, and Really Useful Box. Key offerings include A4/copy paper, writing supplies, office furniture (chairs, desks), printer cartridges, computers/monitors, cleaning supplies, coffee/tea products, and safety equipment. The platform supports both consumer and business customers with features like account management, order history, and business invoicing options.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Paper Products Multifunction paper, A4 and A3 paper, colored paper, specialty paper (receipt, perforated, carbon, transparencies), creative paper (photo, cardboard, hobby), and roll and continuous-form paper, including house brand paper; sold to businesses and consumers for office and home use.
- Office Supplies (Stationery & Desk Accessories) Writing instruments, correction products, notebooks, planners, desk accessories, sticky notes, desk organizers, and office tools (staplers, punches, tape, glue) for everyday office use.
- Office Furniture Desks, including sit-stand and adjustable desks, office chairs, cabinets, storage solutions, lighting, and room furnishings for offices and home offices.
- Ink & Toner Cartridges Ink cartridges and toners for Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Ricoh, and Xerox printers, plus house-brand 123inkt supplies for replacement printing needs.
- Office Electronics Office machines, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, peripherals, batteries, cables, and 3D printing equipment for office and home office setups.
- Archiving & Storage Folders, binders, storage boxes, archival accessories, and digital storage media including USB sticks, SSDs, and hard drives for document and data archiving.
- Shipping & Mailing Supplies Envelopes, boxes, tubes, shipping materials, labels, tapes, and packaging supplies for outbound mail and parcel handling.
- Cleaning & Sanitary Supplies Cleaning supplies, cloths, cleaning equipment, waste containers, sanitary products, and personal care items for office facility upkeep.
- Catering & Kitchen Supplies Coffee, tea, beverages, food items, kitchenware, and kitchen appliances including coffee machines, water dispensers, and kitchen equipment for office pantries.
- Facilities Management Supplies Safety equipment, medical supplies, climate control, tools, workwear, security products, and cash/banking handling equipment for office facilities.
- Communication Equipment Whiteboards, glass boards, flipovers, projectors, screens, audio/video equipment, webcams, headsets, and conference systems for meeting rooms and presentations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Orders placed before 16:00 delivered next working day
Companies that use Office Centre B.v.
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Office Centre B.v. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Office Centre B.v. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Office Centre B.v. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Buro+: Buro+ is a Dutch office supplies retailer serving businesses and consumers with stationery, furniture, and workplace products. Closely comparable as a same-geography competitor with overlapping customer base.
- Otto Office: Otto Office is a German office supplies and equipment retailer selling a broad range of office products to businesses and consumers online. Comparable peer with similar omnichannel and product category breadth.
- Office Depot Europe: Office Depot Europe sells office supplies, furniture, and technology products through e-commerce and contract channels to SMBs and enterprises across Europe. Direct comparator to Office Centre in product range and customer segments.
- Raja Group: Raja is a major European B2B distributor of office supplies, packaging, and workplace equipment, with operations spanning multiple countries. Comparable to Office Centre in catalog breadth, B2B focus, and online sales model.
- Manutan: Manutan is a European B2B e-commerce distributor of office supplies, furniture, and facility products serving businesses and institutions across multiple European geographies. Directly comparable in product breadth and B2B customer focus.
- Lyreco: Lyreco is a leading European B2B distributor of office supplies, furniture, and workplace solutions, operating in multiple countries and serving a similar mix of business and institutional customers with a comparable direct-to-customer model.
- Antalis Netherlands: Antalis is a major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products with strong presence in the Netherlands. Comparable to Office Centre in paper and archiving categories and B2B focus.
- Staples Solutions: Staples Solutions is the European arm of Staples, offering office supplies, furniture, and technology across multiple European countries. Highly comparable to Office Centre as both sell office supplies with overlapping product categories and B2B customer focus.
Broad incumbents
- Amazon Business: Amazon Business is the B2B arm of Amazon offering office supplies, electronics, and workplace products to businesses across Europe. Indirect competitor with massive scale and broader product range, capturing share in the same customer base.
Emerging players
- MaxiAdeo: MaxiAdeo is the B2B professional division of Adeo (parent of Leroy Merlin) distributing office supplies and workplace products to SMBs across Europe. Emerging player with growing B2B e-commerce focus relevant to Office Centre's market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Office Centre B.v. leadership team
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Office Centre B.v. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Office Centre B.v. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Office Centre B.v.
What does Office Centre B.v. do?
Office Centre B.v. is an online retailer selling more than 100,000 office supplies, office furniture, technology products, cleaning supplies, catering items, and facility-management products through its e-commerce platform officecentre.nl. It serves both business customers (entrepreneurs and organizations needing office procurement) and individual consumers (home office and personal use) across the Netherlands and Belgium, offering next-day delivery from own stock and business account features such as invoicing and post-payment.
Is Office Centre B.v. a public or private company?
Office Centre B.v. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Office Centre B.v. founded?
Office Centre B.v. was founded in 1990. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Office Centre B.v. based?
Office Centre B.v. is headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Office Centre B.v. make money?
One revenue line is on record: retail sales of office supplies.
Who are Office Centre B.v.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Buro+, Otto Office, Office Depot Europe, Raja Group, Manutan, Lyreco, Antalis Netherlands and Staples Solutions. Amazon Business is listed as a broad incumbent. MaxiAdeo is listed as an emerging player.
Does Office Centre B.v. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Office Centre B.v..
What industry is Office Centre B.v. in?
Office Centre B.v.'s product category is Office Supplies Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALABAA, General Office Supplies Retail, with a secondary code of CRAFABAM, Office, School & Business Supplies Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 45941 and its SIC code is 5712.