Sonepar's business in Italy began in 1988 with the acquisition of the Paduan Elettroingross, and then developed steadily through internal growth and a series of acquisitions. Today, Sonepar is a leader in B2B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and related services through its major companies Sonepar Italia, Sacchi and Elettroveneta. In 2021, Sonepar recorded sales of €1.8 BN in Italy and has over 230 branches and 3,400 associates.