Europe's largest purchasing and marketing association in the production connection trade
No ratings yetThe E/D/E (Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH) is Europe's largest purchasing and marketing association in the production connection trade with 1187 medium-sized trading companies in the areas of tools, machines and factory equipment, building fittings and components, sanitary and heating, steel and fastening technology, welding , security and industrial technology as well as occupational safety products.
The Wuppertal family company, founded in 1931, is active in 26 European countries and firmly rooted in its home market of Germany. The company motto "Successfully hand in hand" is a constant for E/D/E, in the cooperation with the member companies and through the assumption of social responsibility in society. Based on this strength, E/D/E has its strategic goals, once formulated as visions, firmly in view. With a trading volume of 7,62 billion euros, E/D/E delivered a trading volume in 2021 that was stable compared to the previous year. Above all, the development of the 959 member companies of the production connection trade and the 228 retailers is decisive. Their success has its origins in the trade in tools, machines and factory equipment, building fittings and components, plumbing and heating, steel and fastening technology, welding, safety and industrial technology as well as occupational safety products. These industries represent the connection between traditional values and future-oriented orientation. This is also what the E/D/E Group stands for with its 1125 (as of December 31, 2021) employees. Activities in Europe continue to come into focus. E/D/E is already represented in 26 European countries. With the completion and commissioning of the new, modern logistics center, E/D/E has set an important course for a successful future together for its affiliated member companies.
Corporate philosophy
We want to be the indispensable link to our contract suppliers for our members.
We ensure our successful future through the intelligent combination of product ranges, logistics and services into strong market concepts.
We support our members through our unconditional commitment. We expect active participation and clear commitment from them in the cooperation.
We demand optimal quality from our contract suppliers and a tangible commitment to our goals. We support them through active and reliable partnership.
We are a strong team. Whatever we do, we always want to become faster, better and more economical.
We are friendly and competent, open and fair. Because how we present ourselves is how we are perceived.
We take our social responsibility directly and through the non-profit E/D/E Foundation.