The Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler (E/D/E) is Europe’s leading service provider and system provider for the production connection trade (PVH). Around 1,200 specialized wholesalers, mostly medium-sized, supply commercial customers from trade, industry, and municipalities – with product ranges ranging from tools to building services and steel.
As a central platform, E/D/E supports its members with services in purchasing, logistics, marketing, training, digitalization, e-commerce, and financial services. The goal is to secure and further develop their competitiveness. Since its founding in 1931, E/D/E has seen itself as a strong network and link between manufacturers and specialized retailers. Today, the company has over 1,100 employees and operates in 28 countries.