Trade shows
Cold emails
Sourcing agents
Unverified directories
PDF quotes
Trade fairs

Just Managed Procurement

Traxfair replaces fragmented sourcing with a managed marketplace - verified suppliers, standardized offers, and a team that handles every step.

The Problem

How PPE Is Still Sourced Today

Most distributors rely on methods that are fragmented, manual, and slow.

Trade Shows Are Slow

Events like A+A happen every two years. You spend thousands on travel and come home with business cards that lead nowhere. If you need a supplier between shows, you're on your own.

Online Directories Are Risky

Platforms like Alibaba give you thousands of listings but no way to tell real manufacturers from traders. No verified certs. No managed process. One bad supplier can create compliance liability.

Sourcing Agents Are Expensive

Agents offer personalized service at a premium, but their networks are limited. They're slow, opaque, and you're locked into one person's relationships and availability.

The Difference

What Makes Traxfair Different

A managed procurement marketplace built for the way professional distributors actually work.

Verified Suppliers Only

Every manufacturer and wholesaler is vetted for certifications (CE, EN standards), production capacity, and quality before they can receive a single request.

Standardized Offers

Every offer is normalized - pricing, MOQs, lead times, certifications - so you compare apples to apples, not assumptions to assumptions.

Managed by Our Team

Traxfair isn't a self-serve directory. Our procurement team sources suppliers, collects offers, and manages the process through delivery.

Zero Cost for Buyers

No platform fees, subscriptions, or commissions. Traxfair is funded by a service fee in the supplier's price - invisible to you, fair to them.

Compare

Traxfair vs. the Alternatives

See how managed procurement compares to trade shows, directories, and sourcing agents.

Feature
Traxfair
Others
Supplier Verification
Every supplier vetted for certs, capacity & quality
Unverified or limited to booth conversations
Offer Comparison
Standardized: price, MOQ, lead time, certs side by side
Different formats, no normalization
Speed to Offers
Days
Weeks to months
Cost to Buyers
Zero - no fees or commissions
€5K–20K+ per show or 5–15% agent commission
Process Management
Full - request to delivery, managed by our team
None or partial - you manage everything
FAQ

Common Questions

Ready to Source Smarter?

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Verified suppliers
Standardized offers
Zero cost for buyers