Electrical wholesale distributor for inland waterway shipping

The company was founded decades ago and has developed over the years into a well-established electrical wholesale business for inland waterway shipping.

Product Range and Customers
The company supplies, among other things, marine lighting, antennas, battery chargers, and inverters, and offers a product range of over 2,000 items. The product range includes several well-known brands, for some of which the company holds exclusive distribution rights for the inland waterway sector.

Distribution is handled through installers (approx. 2/3 of revenue) and bunkering stations (approx. 1/3 of revenue), with customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Service
The standard of service in inland waterway shipping is high; continuity and safety are paramount. The company provides expert advice in this area and maintains a carefully curated inventory, enabling replacement products to be delivered within 24 hours. If an order is placed by 3:00 p.m., the item will be delivered the next day.

Organization and Facilities
The company employs five permanent, experienced staff members (3.9 FTE), who together form a flexible and well-coordinated team. The business premises are leased and are located in an easily accessible area in the eastern Netherlands.

Outlook
The outlook for the company is favorable, due to the growing importance of inland waterway shipping in the logistics chain. In addition to ongoing maintenance, there is growth in the new shipbuilding market.

Transfer
The company is a good fit for a strategic buyer or a management buy-in (MBI) candidate who knows how to get things done. The owner is eager to cooperate to ensure a smooth transition.