About
An Independent, Family-Owned Group
Founded in 1969 by Henri Coisne and his brothers, Sonepar has grown steadily while retaining its original entrepreneurial values.
Over 50 years later, Sonepar’s independence remains a key strength in the Group’s strategy of sustainable, long-term growth. It continues to expand across the world, powered by the commitments of its family shareholders and by investing in the skills of its associates.
A Global Leader – At a Glance
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B2B distribution of electrical products, solutions, and related services.
Through a dense network of 90 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B2B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers.
Drawing on the skill and passion of its 46,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of €32.5 billion in 2024. Sonepar makes its customers’ lives easier over the counter, visiting customers, by phone, or online – however we’re needed.
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"Sonepar aims to remain the leading B2B distributor of electrical products, solutions, and related services; serving customers with an omnichannel digital experience, promoting best-in-class sustainability, and ensuring associates a diverse and inclusive working environment with a unique Purpose."
Philippe Delpech, Sonepar President
Sonepar is a leader in a vast and expanding global market.
As the digital revolution gathers pace and product technologies continue to advance, there’s an ever-broader range of applications for electrical equipment and a growing need for new services.
The Group’s history, culture, and philosophy are all about solid, long-term values. These are the foundations of our corporate governance, where our family shareholders, executive committee, and employees work together to drive sustainable growth with a high value on compliance and integrity.
Long-Term Values That Drive Sustainable Growth
Panorama
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