Sonepar, a distributor of technical equipment and solutions for electricity professionals.

Founded in 1969 by Henri Coisne, the Sonepar group, electrical equipment distributor, grew rapidly thanks to the ongoing support of its family shareholders, organizing and structuring its business of electrical equipment distribution.

A group of European stature as of 1982, Sonepar is now enlarging its international footprint through targeted acquisitions around the world. The integration of substantial Hagemeyer assets in 2008 marks a major step forward in that direction.

Today, with 16.3 billion euros of revenue in 2012, Sonepar is represented by 168 companies operating in 36 countries on five continents. It is at the heart of a €190 billion global market which, due to the growing number of applications for electrical equipment, fast-changing product technologies, and the need for new services, has considerable further potential.

Sonepar's business involves seeking out manufacturers and identifying and selecting the electrical equipment and technical solutions best suited to market requirements and then making them available to its own customers - generally electricity professionals - in the right place, at the right time and at the right price. Its logistics expertise, which serves a dense distribution network, ensures efficient, reliable and rapid distribution of high-quality products.

At a Glance

KEY FIGURES

• Sales: €16.3 billion
• Presence : 36 countries
• Associates : 36,000
• Branches : 2,200

SONEPAR IN 10 KEY POINTS

• A permanent nucleus of family shareholders
• Core business: technical wholesaling
• Steady, strong growth
• International expansion
• Targeted acquisitions
• Dense local networks
• Dedicated people
• A professional-to-professional network
• Technical and logistics expertise
• A culture designed to serve its partners

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette : Chairman
• Henri Coisne : Honorary Chairman
• Michel Bon
• Henri-Paul Coisne
• Stéphane Coisne (permanent representative of Sovemarco Europe)
• Denis Gonseth
• Paul-René Lambert
• Christian Maurin
• José Menéndez
• José Maria Pena-Rich Möller
• Olivier Verley (permanent representative of Colam Entreprendre)

ADDRESS

• Company : Sonepar
• Address : 25 rue d'Astorg 75008 Paris, France 
• Tel : +33 (0) 1 58 44 13 13 
• Web : www.sonepar.com
• e-mail : infoweb@sonepar.com or click on the Contact-us section

IDENTIFICATION

• Code APE : 6420 Z
• N° Siren : 585580202 
• Status : Société Anonyme à Conseil d'administration au capital de 107 936 507,94 €
• Activity : Electrical material distribution