Saturday March 22, 2025
VD Pro Group, a fast-growing player in the technical trade, is gaining additional strength to further accelerate its expansion strategy with the entry of Vectis Private Equity. At the same time, the group is expanding its market position with the acquisition of All Tools in Londerzeel. With this, VD Pro Group is strengthening its presence in the Ghent-Brussels-Antwerp triangle.
VD Pro Group: strong growth through acquisitions
VD Pro Group, headquartered in Vlierzele (East Flanders), is a group of professional retailers of tools, fasteners, workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). The group has undergone strong expansion over the past four years through four acquisitions in East Flanders and Antwerp. Led by co-CEOs Tom Van Wassenhove and Kristof Versluys, the group has two labels in the market: VD.Tools and Donckers, with the previous acquisitions of Duym and De Lentdecker now active as VD branches. With a turnover of €30 million and a team of 75 employees, VD Pro Group serves a wide range of B2B customers in sectors such as installation, industry, construction, logistics and infrastructure. The group offers A-brands such as Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Snickers and Soudal as well as its own brand Mr.Maker. VD Pro Group is part of the purchasing group Asamco.
Accelerate growth with Vectis Private Equity
With the entry of Vectis Private Equity, via its fourth fund, VD Pro Group receives additional financial and strategic support to realize its growth plans. At the same time, the existing shareholders are reinvesting and the capital is being increased to support further acquisitions. Concrete discussions are underway to further expand the group geographically in Belgium. Kristof Versluys explains: “Our customers, from professionals to industrial players, expect a wide range, competitive prices and excellent service. By investing in both account managers and nine physical stores and our webshop, we ensure maximum accessibility. That is the core of our business strategy.”
Vectis Private Equity as a strategic partner
Vectis Private Equity has a strong reputation in supporting growth companies in distribution and wholesale. “Tom and Kristof have created an impressive growth story with VD Pro Group in a consolidating market”, say Maxime Maertens and Stefaan Vanquaethem of Vectis. “We are proud to support them in the next growth phase and can build on our previous experience with investments in companies such as Amadys, Salubris and Water Is Life Group.” The combined strength of VD Pro Group and Vectis Private Equity creates a solid foundation for further expansion and market leadership in the technical trade.
Expansion with acquisition of All Tools
In addition to the investment by Vectis, VD Pro Group also announces the acquisition of All Tools in Londerzeel. This acquisition strengthens the group’s geographical position in the Ghent-Brussels-Antwerp triangle and offers new opportunities to further expand the customer base and product range. “Local anchoring, expertise and a ‘Get Things Done’ mentality are the core values of VD Pro Group”, says Tom Van Wassenhove. “With the support of Vectis, we can accelerate our consolidation strategy.”
About VD Pro Group:
VD Pro Group is a specialized B2B supplier of professional tools, fasteners, workwear & PPE for demanding professionals. The group is active in the market of technical trade with nine physical locations under two labels: VD.Tools and Donckers in East Flanders and Antwerp. The group has a turnover of € 30 million.
For more information: https://vd-group.pro/ or contact Tom Van Wassenhove.
About Vectis Private Equity:
Vectis Private Equity, with €125 million under management, is an independent private equity fund that focuses on investments in ambitious Belgian SMEs. Since its inception almost 20 years ago, Vectis has invested in more than 30 Belgian companies and has also realised dozens of add-on acquisitions. This makes Vectis one of the most active private equity investors in this segment of the Belgian market.
For more information: www.vectispe.be.