The Kesko building and technical trade division has operations in eight countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Denmark. We serve customers in around 450 stores and extensively in digital channels. In 2025, the division’s net sales totaled €4,686 million.

Our customers include technical professionals, professional builders and consumers. Some 80% of our retail sales come from B2B trade, as construction is increasingly delegated to professionals.

Our strong chains are Onninen, which serves technical trade customers, while K-Rauta, Byggmakker, K-Bygg and Davidsen serve professional builders and consumers.

Building and technical trade chains - Onninen

Onninen serves technical wholesale business customers and is the market leader in its field in Finland. Onninen offers an extensive selection of products and service packages to contractors, industry, infrastructure building and retail dealers. Through the network of Onninen Express stores, efficient logistic integrated services and multichannel shopping experience, Onninen is the reliable companion of a professional.

There are around 140 Onninen Express stores and Onninen points of sale in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. In addition, Onninen provides comprehensive services to professionals through electronic channels.

Kesko building and technical trade Far East Sourcing

Kesko-Onninen International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

Introduction

Kesko – Onninen has had Far East sourcing office in Shanghai since 2008. Kesko – Onninen International Trading is responsible for handling Kesko´s building and technical trade division´s sourcing functions in the Far East and is managing over 300 suppliers in 8 countries. Own sourcing office enables us to work closely with suppliers, support compliance with Kesko's Sustainability Guidelines and supplier requirements, and maintain effective quality management processes while ensuring competitive pricing.

Kesko – Onninen International Trading is ISO9001 & ISO 14001 certified company and with high focus on total quality management.

Products

Kesko – Onninen International is sourcing products for all Kesko BTT Categories:

• Electrical
  Electrical Installation; Cables & wires; Decorative lighting; Work lighting; Commercial lighting
• Decoration & Yard
  Decoration; Furnishing & bathroom; Yard furniture & leisure; Garden
• HEPAC (Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning)
  Plumbing; Plastics, Environmental Pumps; Industrial Products; Ventilation; Heating, A/C, Refrigeration
• Tools & Building materials
  Tools & Machinery; Fasteners, Work safety; Building Materials; Sauna

How to establish a partnership with us

We are constantly looking for products from suppliers that are committed to meeting Kesko's supplier requirements while offering competitive prices. Our supplier selection process includes sustainability-related requirements covering environmental management, social responsibility and ethical business practices. We hope to establish and develop long-term cooperative relations with suppliers on the basis of mutual understanding. Supplier partnership is not only a process where two or more parties with different skills participate in the creation process, but also a unified and optimal framework that leads to success.

Our goal is to be the supplier's first choice, and our mission is to shorten the route from the manufacturers to the customers through our efficient logistic network.

Contact information

Address: 5/F, Building A, Finance Street, No780 WanHangDu Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, 200042

China Telephone: (86 21) 6125 3079; (86 21) 6125 3078; (86 21) 6125 3076; (86 21) 6125 8979

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