BUSINESS IS LIKE

YOU NEED A DRIVE, A CHALLENGE AND A PASSION TO BECOME THE BEST.

YOU DON’T WIN ALONE, SINCE THE TEAM IS AS STRONG AS THE WEAKEST PLAYER.

BUSINESS IS LIKE

YOU NEED A DRIVE, A CHALLENGE AND A PASSION TO BECOME THE BEST.

YOU DON’T WIN ALONE, SINCE THE TEAM IS AS STRONG AS THE WEAKEST PLAYER.

#WEAREACTIONSPORTS

Your 360°
brand pioneer

Dutch national ice hockey player Harry Wielheesen founded B&W Sporttrade in 1984. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit combined with a passion for sports. The acquisition of O’Neill was the start of the company’s success. 5 years later, Action Sports made its presence in the market, a private owned company founded in 1989. The company is centrally located in Europe, Würselen (Germany), at the cornerstone with Belgium and the Netherlands. Throughout the years the company has successfully established itself as one of the leading sports, outdoor and lifestyle fashion distributor with a diverse portfolio of leading global brands in Europe.

B&W Sporttrade was founded with the start of distributing O’Neill for central Europe.
Awarded best distributor of O’Neill Europe.
Action Sports made its presence in the market, a private owned company founded in 1989.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Oakley.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Calvin Klein underwear, jeans and accessories.
Awarded best distributor of Oakley Europe.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Reef.

Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Diesel footwear for DACH countries.

Trend House Fashion was founded and appointed as distributor of Pepe Jeans & moved into a new building in Würselen, Germany.
Foundation Euro Logistic with our new warehouse in Lanaken, Belgium.
Action Sports was appointed licensee and distributor of Speedo.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor of Levi’s footwear and accessories.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Toms footwear.
Best sales award for Speedo Europe.
Action Sports as distributor for Björn Borg underwear.
Action Sports was appointed as distributor for Calvin Klein footwear & Chippewa footwear.
Awarded “Best in Class” for sales Herschel & “Best in Class” marketing Herschel.

Awarded “Best in Class” Backpack & 35th anniversary of The Wielheesen Group.

Action Sports was appointed as distributor of Nomadix in Europe.
The new StyleShoots photo-machines arrive in Lanaken.
Stay tuned
to be up to date.

#WEAREACTIONSPORTS

Your brand pioneer

Together we build brands that dare to make a difference since 1984.
Based on this philosophy we will take your brand to the next level.
We are your 360 degrees brand pioneer.

Harry Wielheesen

FOUNDER & CEO

Volker Mettke

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thomas Kirfel

CHIEF-OPERATION-OFFICER  (COO)

#WEAREACTIONSPORTS

Your brand pioneer

Together we build brands that dare to make a difference since 1984. Based on this philosophy we will take your brand to the next level. We are your 360 degrees brand pioneer.

Harry Wielheesen

FOUNDER & CEO

Volker
Mettke

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thomas
Kirfel

COO

#WEAREACTIONSPORTS

Your brand
pioneer

Together we build brands that dare to make a difference since 1984. Based on this philosophy we will take your brand to the next level. We are your 360 degrees brand pioneer.

Harry Wielheesen

FOUNDER & CEO

Volker Mettke

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thomas Kirfel

CHIEF-OPERATION-OFFICER (COO)