Successfully hand in hand

The E/D/E

The Purchasing Office of German Ironmongers (E/D/E) is the European provider of services and systems for the production liaison trade. E/D/E supports its members with services from central purchasing, logistics, marketing, digital services and banking services. As a family business with more than 1,100 employees, it has been successfully present on the market since 1931 and is currently active in 29 other European countries.

Benefit from us

Industry advantages

Only those who understand markets and sectors in depth can develop tailor-made measures that really work. Our unparalleled knowledge of the markets in which our members operate is what sets us apart.

Welding technology
E/D/E has been a leader in this very specific and demanding PVH sector for over 30 years.
Craft & DIY
The focus of the sales activities bundled in the “PVH systems” team is the professional determination of the needs of specific target groups in the trade.
Tool trade
E/D/E offers a wide range of relevant product lines and brands in the tool industry at the best conditions.
Motoristics
The core functions of the Motor Logistics specialist area relate to services in purchasing, marketing, product management and sales.
Personal protective equipment
A broad product range with a large number of contract suppliers, strong trademarks, specific market expertise and partnership-based sales concepts.
Rental business
MIETEplus, a network of over 25 owner-managed partner companies, more than 50 bases and more than 10,000 construction machines for hire throughout Germany.
Construction
With a trading volume of around 1.8 billion euros, E/D/E plays a leading role in PVH in the construction and construction-related product ranges.
Building services
An indispensable link between manufacturers and HVAC wholesalers for 50 years with leading sanitary and heating wholesalers in the WUPPER-RING.
Factory equipment
The business of business furnishings is diverse and offers a lot of high-margin potential, as it requires a lot of consulting.
Steel
When it comes to the steel requirements of our members, we concentrate on suppliers with whom we have a long-term business relationship based on partnership.
Technical trade
In the technical trade area, our members have access to the hose technology, fittings, pneumatics, technical rubber goods/profiles, sealing and insulation technology, semi-finished plastic products and drive technology product ranges.

Product groups

Available

E/D/E covers all PVH-relevant product ranges. The fact that we have over 2,500,000 products available from around 3,200 contract suppliers – more than any other PVH network – means that you can obtain all the leading, highly sought-after manufacturer brands and product ranges from us. This will strengthen your position in the market and with your customers.

Make yourself unmistakable in the market

E/D/E Trademarks

The E/D/E service modules

Central services

Far more than any other association, E/D/E opens up numerous economies of scale and process advantages for its members. Our service modules in the areas of core business, marketing and sustainability ensure that our members are better able to perform and compete in their markets and sectors in the long term.

Central purchasing & regulation
Logistics
Trademarks
Supply networks
Cooperations
Digital services
Financial services
Networking
Sales concepts
E/D/E Academy
PVH FUTURE LAB
Framework agreement
Marketing services
Member management
Supplier/product group management

Working for the market leader

Career

We want to offer our employees optimal conditions for their individual careers right from the start and fulfill our role as a responsible employer. Our aim is to keep people in the company in the long term. For us, this starts with training. With our varied and diverse range of offers for young people in E/D/E, we promote talent in a targeted manner. Whether internships, working student positions, trainee offers, apprenticeships or dual study programs.