Matchmaking

Company description:
Founded in 1999, Alibaba.com is the first business unit of the Alibaba Group. It was established with the aim of providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world with a one-stop solution for buying and selling abroad.

Alibaba.com is now the leading international B2B e-commerce platform, active in over 200 countries and regions, with more than 40 million buyers globally and an average of 300,000 transactions per day.

Through our marketplace, we offer companies around the world the opportunity to expand foreign trade and digitise.

Group member of:
Alibaba Group

Distributed products: 
40 product categories on Alibaba.com

Distribution channels of interest:
Multiple

Distribution areas:
Over 200 countries and regions

Company description:
Founded in France in 1981, BigMat is today the leading Group in Italy and Europe in terms of the number of outlets dedicated to the specialised distribution of building, renovation and refurbishment materials. At European level, it boasts a total of more than 1,000, located in 7 countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain. BigMat is an international network currently made up of 585 members, a group of highly competent entrepreneurs, trained and committed to maintaining a close and direct link with their customers, so as to build not only professional, but also personal relationships. In 2023, the Group achieved a global turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. In Italy, BigMat is present throughout the country with more than 240 outlets managed by 160 members, and generated a turnover of more than one billion euros in 2023.

BigMat caters for professionals in the building industry - construction companies, craftsmen, planners, architects, interior designers and private individuals - offering each type of customer products, building systems and services customised to each project. Each BigMat shop is a specialised centre for traditional and state-of-the-art technical solutions ranging from building materials to hardware, from power tools to interior finishes. Thanks to the expertise of its specialised staff, by virtue of the ample showroom space available and the many services it offers, BigMat has over time become a strategic partner for all construction projects, thanks also to the contribution provided by its HABIMAT interior showroom network of 45 showrooms, and the contribution provided by BigRent, its service for the rental of small and medium-sized construction equipment aimed at professionals, VAT holders and private individuals.

Since 2023 BigMat has been the official sponsor of the Italian National Volleyball Teams, accompanying the athletes of the Italian volleyball team to all international events as a shirt co-sponsor. Since 2024 the Group has also been the title sponsor of the BigMat Volleyball National Youth Finals. Among the sports disciplines supported by the Group, a key role is played by cycling: BigMat was the official partner of the UCI Cycling World Championship in 2023 and is currently (and will be until 2027) official partner of the UCI and of several Cycling World Championships held under the aegis of the International Cycling Union.

BigMat's most notable international initiatives include the BigMat International Architecture Award (a biennial prize that has been promoting European architectural excellence since 2013) and Let's Build for Sport, the social responsibility project that will support amateur sport throughout Europe starting in 2020.

Discover BigMat's points of sale at bigmat.co.uk and on its social channels.

Distributed products: 
Building materials, colour, hardware, tools, electrical equipment, plumbing, timber, power tools, bathroom fittings and interior finishes.

Distribution areas:
Italy

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigMatItalia 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmat_italia/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bigmat-italia  

Company description:
The building materials stores in Plovdiv are well known to the numerous customers with good service, favorable prices and a wide assortment. We specialize in plumbing, sewage, heating and water purification filters. In addition to the traditional items for the company, other groups of materials for construction and repair are also offered.

Distributed products:
SECTOR BATH, ELECTRICAL MATERIALS SECTOR, COLORS SECTOR, CONSTRUCTION SECTOR, WATER FILTERS SECTOR, TOOLS

Distribution channels of interest:
hardware, building, large-scale distribution, garden center, paint shops, workshops, industrial distribution

Distribution areas:
Bulgaria

Company description:
Brico io SpA, founded in 1986 by private entrepreneurs, opened its first shop in 1988. Since 1995 it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoopLombardia. Brico io, a leading Italian chain of DIY shops for those who love home and garden. The sign identifies over 100 directly operated and franchised shops throughout Italy. Brico io, a chain of shops specialising in the retail sale of DIY products, the shops offer an assortment of over 30,000 products covering all segments of classic DIY, small building, home and garden maintenance and decoration.

Distribuited products:
Hardware, Electrical and manual tools, Decoration, Electricity, Lighting, Home arrangement, Shelving, Car and bicycle accessories, Gardening, Wood, Furnishing accessories, Paints, Glues, Bathroom fittings, Plumbing, Animal housing.

Company description:
BricoBravo is Italy's first Home & Garden marketplace. BricoBravo has the ambition to be the benchmark for DIY, building a simple and reliable experience for both customer and retailer ensuring that both get the best from the platforms

Distribution channels of interest:
Online

Bricolaj.ro is an online store offering a wide selection of tools, electrical materials, lighting, home and garden products, sanitary items, foams, silicones, and heating solutions.

Discover one of the largest product ranges available, carefully selected to meet all your needs – always at the best prices.

Company description:
Bricolife was founded in 2011 as a result of the union and collaboration of a number of entrepreneurs, each of whom is a reference point in the DIY world in their own area. The Group is based on the sharing of ideas and innovative projects with the awareness that in order to cope with the dynamism of the market, it is necessary to combine strength and experience, which each of the consortium members has gained over the years.

Group Member of:
Bricolife

Distribuited products:
Wood
Furniture, bathroom and kitchen
Gardening and outdoor furniture
Plumbing and sanitary
Paints
Car - cycle
Petfood and accessories
Building/fixtures
Tools
Decoration
Hardware
Lighting/electrical equipment
Setup
Security

Distribution channels of interest:
GDS

Distribution areas:
Regions where our sales outlets are present: Emilia Romagna - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Liguria - Lombardy - Piedmont - Veneto - Tuscany - Val Daosta - Abruzzo - Basilicata - Calabria - Molise - Sardinia - Sicily

Company description:
Company specialising in wholesale distribution of hardware, security and related products. Dynamic and constantly evolving, aimed at the Italian resale market.
It is based in Liguria, accessible by physical and digital channels.
Has a network of agents, b2b catalogue, website, social channels (Fb, Linkedin, Ig)

Distribuited products:
Security, hardware, small parts, fastening systems, hand and electric tools, radio controls, etc.

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, building, agricultural, industrial and marine supplies, locksmith.

Distribution area:
Italy

Company description:
Wholesale distributor of hardware, DIY, housewares and garden and industrial supplies.

Group member of:
Ferritalia

Distributed products: 
Hardware, Tools, Safety and workwear, Construction, Gardening and farming, Electrical equipment, Garden furniture, Housewares

Distribution channels of interest:
hardware, construction, garden centres, paint shops, workshops, industry

Distribution areas:
Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo, Tuscany (Arezzo, Firenze, Prato and Siena)

Company description:
Company operating in Sardinia with 11 stores

Group member of:
BRICOLIFE - SYSTEM

Distribuited products:
Gardening, Wood, Paint, Furniture, DIY, Automotive, Electrical produtcs, Plumbing

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, building, large-scale distribution, garden centres, Bricolage

Distribution areas:
Physical stores: Sardinia

E-commerce: Italy

Company description:
Company with a capillary sales force in the world of door and window fitters, installers and other fields, present in the Northern Italy area.

Merchandise distributed:
Components for doors and windows, power tools, installation material, manual tools, PPE, technical sprays.

Distribution channels of interest:
Specialist hardware in the field of window and door installation.

Distribution areas:
Northern Italy

Electric Valcor SRL, established in 2005, is a Romanian company based in Craiova,specializing in the wholesale distribution of construction materials and equipment.With a diverse portfolio of over 36,000 products, including tools, hardware,electrical installations, sanitary and gas systems, heating solutions, household goods,and solar systems, Electric Valcor serves a wide network of over 700 distributorsacross Romania.

Company description:
We are among TOP 5 specialized wholesalers in the Czech Republic. We serve more than 3,000 B2B customers through our sales staff and our delivery service.

Distribuited products:
Ca. 10,000 product items in our product portfolio. Examples of distributed brands: STAYER, KUBALA, HACO, PILANA, JUCO, etc.

Distribution channels of interest:
Our main B2B customers include building material stores (or chains of stores), hardware stores, hobby markets, etc.

Distribution areas:
We operate mainly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Company description:
Ferca is an organised buying group for hardware stores founded in Padua in 1973.

Today, more than 70 shops throughout Italy have chosen to be part of Ferca, a reality born from the intuition of far-sighted entrepreneurs who have found a way to hold their ground against the competition and, above all, differentiate themselves from the large-scale retail trade.

Distributed products:
Power tools, protective equipment, hand tools, hardware, screws and bolts, DIY - Brico, plumbing, swimming pools, car accessories, gardening, electrical material, heating, cooling, household goods.

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware

Company description:
We are a leading distributor of hardware, gardening, DIY. We offer 15 thousand meticulously researched articles in Italy and abroad. We move over 7000 parcels every day and deliver throughout Italy within 24-48 hours.

Group member of:
TERNA

Distribuited products:
Garden, hardware, plumbing, protective equipment, building

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, construction, GDS, garden centres, paint shops

Distribution areas:
Central South

An international leader in the wholesale of professional technical and DIY products, we were born in 1973 from the small business of founder Giovanni Ferrari. With the next generation, the company grew exponentially and in less than 50 years we have become a reference point for the Italian market in our sector.
Everything we do is driven by passion and the ambition to offer an excellent service, improving day by day and building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

GTT – Grands Travaux Techniques, founded in 2007 by Mohamed Belmadani, is a company specialising in the design and implementation of technical systems for industrial, tertiary, and residential sectors.

Operating as a technical engineering office, GTT provides expertise in electrical systems (low and high voltage), renewable energy, fire and theft protection, HVAC, telecommunications, IT, and more.

With over 8 years of experience, the company stands out for its integrated approach, ability to manage complex projects, and strong commitment to total quality, offering tailored consulting and execution services.

Company description:
Hypermarket "Rila" is located in the Southern Industrial Zone of Plovdiv. We have 15,000 sq. m. of area, of which 3,000 sq. m. of built-up covered commercial and warehouse area, where a wide variety of items in the construction, renovation, bathroom and home.

Distributed products:
Electrical Materials, Bath, Construction Sector and Tools

Distribution channels of interest:
hardware, building, large-scale distribution, garden center, paint shops, workshops, industrial distribution
Distribution areas: Bulgaria

Company description:
Authorized distributor of 3M, Dynabrade, Sun Abrasive, Ansell, UVEX, DuPont

Distributed products:
3M Abrasive, adhesive, adhesive tapes, electro and electronics products, chemicals, PPE. Products for Aerospace MRO and Automotive production. Sun Abrasive, Dynabrade hand tools, Ansell gloves, UVEX Safety, DuPont coveralls and other

Distribution channels of interest:
Large scale distribution, Paint shops, industrial distribution

Distribution areas:
Bulgaria

Company description:
Hardware tools seller

Distributed products: 
Bosch, Bahco, Izeltas (Turkish hand toolsmanufacturer), Ceta (Turkish hand toolsmanufacturer), MTE ( Turkish cutting tools manufacturer)

Distribution channels of interest:
Hand tools, electrical hand tools, pnuematic tools, health safety equipments, packing tools and consumable products.
Mostly industrial distrubution.

L’ACCESSOIRE PRO is an industrial hardware store that has been providing the best products and services on the Tunisian market since 1974.
We specialise in the distribution of industrial equipment: woodworking machinery, hand tools, garage equipment, construction and building materials.

Since our foundation, we have offered a wide range of products recognised by professionals as the best solutions tailored to their needs, along with expert advice, support, and after-sales service.

Over the years, L’ACCESSOIRE PRO has built strong partnerships with leading international suppliers in their respective fields.

Company description:
Wholesaler

Group member of:
CDF

Distribuited products:
Hardware, housewares, safeguarding systems

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, GDS

Distribution areas:
Northern Italy

Company description:
Wholesalers of hardware and security material

Group member of:
GIEFFE

Distribuited products:
Locks, cylinder keys, safes, radiocommands, accessories for gates and doors and windows, tools, safety equipment, electrical and chemical material.

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, building, large-scale distribution, workshops, industrial distribution

Distribution areas:
All Italy except: Basilicata, Campania and Puglia

Company description:
Wholesale distributor since 1934

Distributed products:
Locks, security, hardware, tools, electrical equipment, plumbing, steel products, construction, agriculture, gardening and household equipment

Distribution areas:
Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria and Valle d'Aosta

Sculeprime S.R.L. is a company based in Oradea, Romania, specialised in the wholesale trade of machinery and equipment.

It focuses on the distribution of high-quality tools and equipment, serving a diverse customer base in the industrial sector. With a wide product portfolio and a strong commitment to excellence, the company positions itself as a reliable partner for industrial supply needs.

STE Pyramide de Quincaillerie is a company specialised in the import and wholesale distribution of hardware, fasteners, paints, and varnishes.
With a carefully selected supplier network, the company provides reliable, high-quality solutions for professionals across the Tunisian market.

Founded in 2015, STIA – Société Tunisienne d’Industrie des Accessoires quickly established itself as a leader in the Tunisian market for the industrial production of aluminium accessories.

Through the continuous diversification of its product range, STIA meets customer needs and expectations with flexibility and determination, consistently embracing new challenges.

Its organisational structure reflects a strategic focus on innovation, service quality, and growth — a solid foundation for achieving ambitious goals.

TECH-CHEM is a Danish company with extensive experience in the industrial, craft, and automotive sectors. It offers a wide range of chemical products, safety equipment, first aid materials, and paper supplies.

Founded by Joakim Jensen after more than 20 years in the industry, TECH-CHEM was created to meet the diverse purchasing needs of customers with practical and accessible solutions.

The company stands out for its high product quality, tailored consulting, strong commitment to the environment, and a focus on safety and functionality. Suppliers are carefully selected to meet strict environmental standards.

Reliability, service, transparency, and collaboration are the core values that position TECH-CHEM as a trusted and respected partner in the European market.

Company description:
Aggregation of industrial retailers in the hardware/tooling/etc. Holding of the Ttake private label.

Group member of:
TECHNO TRADE GROUP

Distributed products:
Chip removal tools, abrasives, industrial chemicals, hand tools, lifting equipment, industrial absorbents, workshop equipment, machine tool equipment, measuring tools, pneumatic tools, adhesive tapes, protective equipment (footwear, eyewear, clothing)

Distribution channels of interest:
Hardware, industrial distribution, mechanical workshops

Distribution areas:
Italy

Company description:
Unifersa is a wholesale company dedicated to the distribution of professional hardware and industrial supplies, providing service to more than 1,600 customers and distributors from our central warehouses, being at the same time a purchasing and payment center.
We have some of the best purchasing conditions, with more than 320 business templates from the main suppliers in the sector available to all our partners for direct supply to their establishments, with centralized billing in Unifersa.
We serve in 12/24 hours in the northwest of the peninsula and in 24/48 hours to the rest of the peninsula, with a supply in the first delivery of more than 90% of the lines ordered from our general catalog.
The management team is made up of top-level professionals, with extensive experience in the sector and, above all, service and personalized attention. Daily effort and immediate response to any customer query is our premise.

Distributed products: 
Labor Protection, Chemical Products, Gardening, Locksmith, Storage, Air Conditioning, Abrasives, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Machinery.

Distribution areas:
Spain, Morocco, Portugal.