Ficodis
Ficodis is a Canadian-headquartered, multi-specialist industrial supply distributor operating across Canada and the United States, distributing cutting, fastening, tooling, power transmission, and safety products to mining, aerospace, construction, manufacturing, and other industrial customers through field sales, catalogs, and the Acces+ portal.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Ficodis does
Ficodis is a privately held multi-specialist industrial supply distribution group headquartered in Montréal, Canada, founded in 2010. The company consolidates a network of specialized subsidiaries that collectively cover five domains of expertise: Coupe (Cutting), Fixation (Fastening), Outillage (Tooling), Puissance (Power Transmission), and Sécurité (Safety/PPE). Across these domains, Ficodis distributes products from approximately 18 Tier-1 industrial brand partners — including 3M, Makita, Milwaukee, Kennametal, Schaeffler, NTN, Tsubaki, Mitutoyo, MSA, Norton, Aeroquip, Dodge, Jet Tools, Starrett, Tompkins, Vulcan Hoist, and Walter — supplemented by exclusive proprietary brands in four of the five specialization areas. Customer-facing technology centers on the Acces+ digital portal, which supports ordering, inventory management, and product selection alongside traditional field sales and seasonal catalog distribution.
The business serves 13 end-markets spanning mining, aerospace, machining workshops, construction, food processing, general manufacturing, transportation, oil services and petrochemistry, forestry, pulp manufacturing, government and municipalities, and renewable energy, in addition to small and medium enterprises. Beyond product distribution, Ficodis offers a service portfolio that includes custom design and fabrication (band saw blade welding center, custom hydraulic power units, conveyor systems, lifting equipment), 24/7 emergency repair, on-site services, automated inventory management, equipment rental, installation and commissioning, and training. Operations span Canada and the United States through FICODIS US CO. The company is a member of the AD Independent Distributors buying group, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), and the Canadian Fluid Power Association (CFPA), and has executed a programmatic M&A strategy with two acquisitions disclosed (Varco in 2016 and Mackenzie Milne in 2020), supported by a $5.3M growth capital investment from Fondaction in 2016. Founder Christophe Bévillard serves as founder and president.
Revenue is generated primarily through transactional product sales with quote-based pricing; revenue figures, employee headcount trends, ownership structure beyond founder leadership, and financial details are not publicly disclosed, leaving the company's scale and unit economics partially opaque despite a visible operating footprint.
Ficodis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ficodis
- Legal name
- Ficodis
- Website
- https://ficodis.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Ficodis is a Canadian-headquartered, multi-specialist industrial supply distributor operating across Canada and the United States, distributing cutting, fastening, tooling, power transmission, and safety products to mining, aerospace, construction, manufacturing, and other industrial customers through field sales, catalogs, and the Acces+ portal.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ficodis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Supplies Distribution
- NAICS
- Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags) (IMALAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN), Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC)
Keywords
Where Ficodis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ficodis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Supplies Distribution: Sale and distribution of industrial supplies including cutting tools, fasteners, power transmission equipment, and safety products. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial and construction customers via multiple distribution channels including direct sales, catalog distribution, and digital ordering platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial supplies catalog with customized pricing based on customer requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Ficodis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ficodis is a multi-specialized industrial supply distribution group that distributes cutting tools, fastening products, tooling, power transmission equipment, and industrial safety products across Canada and the United States. The company serves mining, aerospace, machining, construction, manufacturing, transport, forestry, and other industrial customers through five specialty divisions and field sales operations, with the Acces+ digital platform supporting online ordering.
Product overview
Ficodis is a multi-specialist distributor of industrial supplies for industry and construction. The company operates through a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its Acces+ online ordering platform, supported by five core specialty domains: Coupe (Cutting), Fixation (Fastening), Outillage (Tooling), Puissance (Power), and Sécurité (Safety). The group also offers exclusive proprietary brands and comprehensive services including custom design, efficiency optimization, production support, and repair services. Ficodis serves diverse markets including mining, aerospace, machining, construction, food industry, manufacturing, and more.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Acces+
Companies that use Ficodis
Customer profileSegments13 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ficodis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Ficodis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- 3MmajorStrategic supplier partnership for safety and industrial products. 3M is listed as a key supplier partner providing safety equipment and industrial supplies for distribution through Ficodis network.
- Aeroquip (by Danfoss)majorSupplier partnership for hydraulic hoses and fluid connector products. Aeroquip products distributed through Ficodis industrial supply network.
- DodgemajorPower transmission components supplier partnership including bearings and drive components distributed through Ficodis.
- Jet Tools EquipmentmajorTool equipment supplier partnership providing industrial tools for distribution through Ficodis network.
- KennametalmajorCutting tools and tooling systems supplier partnership for machining and manufacturing applications.
- MakitamajorPower tools supplier partnership providing professional-grade power tools for industrial and construction applications.
- Milwaukee ToolmajorProfessional power tools and equipment supplier partnership for industrial and construction markets.
- MitutoyomajorPrecision measurement equipment supplier partnership for quality control and metrology applications.
- MSA SafetymajorSafety equipment supplier partnership providing personal protective equipment and fall protection systems.
- Norton (Saint-Gobain)majorAbrasives and cutting tools supplier partnership for grinding and finishing applications.
- NTN CorporationmajorBearing solutions supplier partnership for industrial machinery and equipment applications.
- SchaefflermajorPrecision components and bearing solutions supplier partnership for industrial applications.
- StarrettmajorPrecision measuring tools and saw blades supplier partnership for manufacturing and construction.
- TompkinsmajorIndustrial hardware and tools supplier partnership for material handling and industrial applications.
- TsubakimajorPower transmission and conveyor chain supplier partnership for industrial machinery.
- Vulcan HoistmajorLifting equipment and hoists supplier partnership for material handling applications.
- Walter Surface TechnologiesmajorAbrasive tools and surface preparation solutions supplier partnership for industrial finishing.
- Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)coreIndustry association membership providing networking, training, and industry standards for power transmission distribution sector.
- Canadian Fluid Power Association (CFPA)coreIndustry association membership for fluid power industry standards, training, and professional development.
- AD – Independent DistributorscoreMember of AD Independent Distributors buying group, providing group purchasing power and networking for independent industrial distributors.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ficodis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Würth Group:
- MSC Industrial Direct: One of North America's largest metalworking and industrial MRO distributors, offering cutting tools, fasteners, power transmission, and safety products across dozens of categories. Directly comparable multi-specialist distributor serving overlapping end customers.
- Motion Industries: A subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, Motion is a leading North American industrial parts distributor with strong bearings, power transmission, and fluid power coverage — mirroring Ficodis' Puissance specialty alongside broader industrial MRO.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Major US-listed industrial distributor covering bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and general MRO. Operates a similar multi-specialty model with industrial and aftermarket customers comparable to Ficodis' mining, manufacturing, and aerospace verticals.
- BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.): A major privately held power transmission and bearing specialist distributor across North America with supplier relationships overlapping Ficodis' Dodge, Schaeffler, NTN, and Tsubaki portfolio. A direct competitive peer specifically in the Puissance specialty.
- John Henry Foster: Privately held Midwest US industrial distributor covering pneumatic, hydraulic, and power transmission components with custom design and fabrication services. Closely mirrors Ficodis' specialty-distributor-plus-value-added-services positioning.
Broad incumbents
- W.W. Grainger: The dominant broad-line industrial MRO distributor in North America with a massive SKU catalog spanning safety, tools, fasteners, and power transmission. Represents the large incumbent that smaller multi-specialists like Ficodis must compete against for enterprise wallet share.
- Fastenal: Public North American leader in fasteners, safety, and tools, with a growing onsite-vending and digital presence. Operates a broader-line, higher-volume distribution model that sets the strategic benchmark for industrial distributors including Ficodis.
- Kaman Industrial Technologies: Division of Kaman Corporation distributing bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and material handling across North America. Overlaps with Ficodis across multiple specialty domains with broader scale and geographic reach.
Regional players
- Acklands-Grainger: Canadian subsidiary of W.W. Grainger, it is the dominant broad-line industrial distributor in Canada with the deepest local SKU breadth and supplier leverage. The primary regional competitive incumbent to Ficodis in its home market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ficodis social profiles
Digital presenceFicodis financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ficodis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ficodis subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Ficodis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ficodis M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ficodis
What does Ficodis do?
Ficodis is a multi-specialized industrial supply distribution group that distributes cutting tools, fastening products, tooling, power transmission equipment, and industrial safety products across Canada and the United States. The company serves mining, aerospace, machining, construction, manufacturing, transport, forestry, and other industrial customers through five specialty divisions and field sales operations, with the Acces+ digital platform supporting online ordering.
When was Ficodis founded?
Ficodis was founded in 2010. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Ficodis based?
Ficodis is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Ficodis make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Supplies Distribution.
Who are Ficodis's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Würth Group, MSC Industrial Direct, Motion Industries, Applied Industrial Technologies, BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.) and John Henry Foster. Broad incumbents are W.W. Grainger, Fastenal and Kaman Industrial Technologies. Acklands-Grainger is listed as a regional player.
Does Ficodis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ficodis.
What industry is Ficodis in?
Ficodis's product category is Industrial Supplies Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAGAC, Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags), with a secondary code of IMAOADAN, Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates). Its NAICS code is 333613 and its SIC code is 5070.