What REXEL France does

Rexel France is the French operating subsidiary of Rexel S.A., a Paris-headquartered global distributor of electrical, industrial, and energy-management products listed on Euronext Paris (OTC: RXEEY). The company distributes more than one million SKUs spanning building equipment and controls, industrial automation, energy distribution and cabling, photovoltaic energy, climate engineering (HVAC and renewable thermal), security and communication systems, tools and measurement, and consumer electronics and IT. It serves four primary customer segments — Industrial/Manufacturing, Tertiary/Commercial Buildings, Residential/Housing, and Climate Engineering/HVAC — primarily through trade professionals such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, industrial contractors, and building managers. Headquartered in Paris with a workforce of 1,001–5,000, Rexel France operates under the corporate name Rexel France and brands five specialized expertise platforms: Conectis (low-current/VDI), Lumotion (lighting), Climancy (HVAC), PV by Rexel (solar), and Freshmile (IRVE / EV charging infrastructure).

The company's go-to-market is sales-led B2B distribution built around an omnichannel procurement stack: the rexel.fr e-commerce platform and mobile apps (Google Play and Apple Store) for 24/7 account-based ordering, stock visibility, and electronic invoicing, paired with a national network of physical Service R+ branch locations that enable local delivery, click-and-collect, and in-person technical support. Pricing is negotiated account-by-account and gated behind login, with no public list price; complementary services (expertise consulting, financing, CEE subsidy support, training, certification, and electronic invoicing) are bundled with product sales to drive stickiness. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time product sales to professional buyers, complemented by professional services attached to those transactions.

Rexel France is wholly owned by Rexel S.A., which reported Q1 2026 group revenues of €4.7 billion, same-day sales growth of 3.4% (pricing +2.8%, volume +0.6%), and full-year 2026 guidance of 3%–5% same-day growth and approximately 6.2% adjusted EBITA margin. Q1 2026 marked the first time in 11 quarters that all three geographic regions (Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific) returned to positive growth simultaneously. The April 22, 2026 Combined Shareholders' Meeting in Paris approved a €1.20 per share dividend, ratified Robert Schuchna's board co-option, and reappointed François Auque as Deputy Chairman on an 11-member board.

Name

REXEL France

Legal name

Rexel France

Website

https://rexel.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Rexel France is the French subsidiary of Rexel S.A., distributing over one million electrical, industrial, HVAC, and energy-management SKUs to professional trade customers across France via the rexel.fr B2B platform and a national Service R+ branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical and Industrial Product Distribution: Rexel France generates revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of electrical equipment, industrial products, HVAC systems, IT equipment, and home appliances to professional customers. Revenue is derived from product sales with pricing negotiated account-by-account for B2B customers. Q1 2026 revenues reported at €4,737 million for the group, with France representing one of the three geographic segments (Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific).
2. Expertise and Professional Services: Rexel France offers complementary professional services including expertise consulting, business management tools, financing and CEE subsidies support, training and certifications, site management, and electronic invoicing. These services are bundled with product sales to drive customer loyalty and cross-sell.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REXEL France is a B2B wholesale distributor of professional electrical, industrial, HVAC, and building management products serving contractors, electricians, installers, and facility managers across France. The company offers over one million SKUs organized across categories such as building equipment, industrial automation, energy distribution, photovoltaic, climate engineering, security, and tools, supported by a national Service R+ branch network and a B2B e-commerce platform.

Product overview

REXEL France is a B2B electrical equipment distributor offering over one million products across multiple specialized categories. The portfolio is organized into core product lines (Building Equipment and Controls, Industrial Products, Energy Distribution, Photovoltaic, Climate Engineering, Security and Communication, Tools and Measurement, Consumer Electronics/IT) with four branded expertise areas: Conectis (low current/VDI networks), Lumotion (lighting), Climancy (HVAC/climate engineering), and PV by Rexel (photovoltaic), plus Freshmile (EV charging). REXEL France also distributes third-party professional brands including Siemens SIMATIC industrial computers, major appliance brands (Bosch, Smeg, LG, Beko, Siemens), and professional image/audiovisual equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Conectis by Rexel: Low-voltage electrical distribution and connectivity solutions
• Lumotion by Rexel
• Climancy by Rexel
• PV by Rexel
• Freshmile

Products and services

• Building Equipment and Controls Distribution of building equipment covering building automation, wall devices, recessed boxes, junction boxes, AC distribution and protection, enclosures, modular control, network connections, IRVE (electric vehicle charging), energy management, medium voltage, and DC distribution and protection. For professional electrical contractors and building managers.
• Industrial Products Distribution of industrial automation and control products including motor control and protection, enclosures and cabinets, programmable automation controllers, connectors and terminations, signaling and indication, sensors and detectors, transformers and power supplies, machine safety, fuse protection, measurement and instrumentation, ATEX products, electric actuators, and pneumatics. For industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Energy Distribution and Management Distribution of power distribution and energy management solutions covering cables and wires (power, network, domestic, communication, halogen-free, instrumentation), conduits, and cable management systems. For electrical installation professionals.
• Photovoltaic Energy Production Solutions Distribution of solar energy solutions including photovoltaic modules, PV conversion and inverters, mounting structures, energy management and storage, photovoltaic protection and accessories, solar kits, and autonomous power production. For PV installers and renewable energy professionals.
• Climate Engineering Solutions (HVAC) Distribution of HVAC solutions including electric heating, air conditioning, ventilation, hot water systems (electric and thermodynamic), hydraulic heating and plumbing, renewable energy systems, gas heating, hydraulic piping, building valves, hydraulic connections, boiler room accessories, flues, circulation and pumping systems, water metering, and water treatment. For HVAC installers and climate engineering contractors.
• Security and Communication Systems Distribution of security and communication systems including emergency lighting, intercoms, door automation, fire and PPMS alarms, intrusion alarms and connected cameras, access control, video surveillance, antennas, batteries, tertiary intercoms, audio-visual and video conferencing, technical and hospital alarms, telephony, and time management. For security integrators and commercial building operators.
• Tools, Measurement and Fastening Distribution of professional tools and equipment including fastening, hand tools, portable measurement instruments, site and workshop equipment, power tools, personal protective equipment, electrical installation accessories, and marking and identification solutions. For trade professionals and installers.
• Consumer Electronics, IT and Professional Appliances Distribution of professional appliances and IT equipment including industrial computers (Siemens SIMATIC), printers, keyboards, mice, headsets, laptops, monitors, storage solutions, image products (cables, projectors, TV mounts, digital signage), refrigeration, cooking appliances, professional laundry and catering equipment. For commercial and industrial end-users.
• Conectis by Rexel - Low Current / VDI Expertise Specialized expertise brand covering voice-data-image (VDI) networks, structured cabling, and communication infrastructure solutions. For IT and network installers.
• Lumotion by Rexel - Lighting Expertise Lighting expertise brand providing illumination solutions combining energy efficiency, ergonomics, and design. For lighting designers, architects, and electrical contractors.
• Climancy by Rexel - Climate Engineering Expertise Climate engineering expertise covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and renewable energy solutions for buildings. For HVAC contractors and energy retrofitters.
• PV by Rexel - Photovoltaic Expertise Photovoltaic expertise brand specializing in solar energy solutions including installation and integration services. For solar installers and renewable energy professionals.
• Freshmile - EV Charging Infrastructure (IRVE) IRVE (electric vehicle charging infrastructure) expertise brand providing EV charging solutions and infrastructure. For commercial building owners, fleet operators, and electrical contractors deploying EV charging.

Quantifiable outcome

• First quarter 2026 marked the first time in 11 quarters that all three geographic regions (Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific) returned to positive growth simultaneously.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Freshmile (IRVE - EV Charging Infrastructure)specializedTechnology or IntegrationRexel France partners with Freshmile under its IRVE (Infrastructure de Recharge pour Véhicules Electriques) expertise platform. Freshmile provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions and services that Rexel France resells and integrates as part of its EV charging offering for professional customers in France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonepar: Global B2B electrical distributor headquartered in Paris with dominant French presence. Directly competes with Rexel France on electrical equipment distribution to professional installers across residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
• Würth Elektrogroßhandel: German-headquartered industrial and electrical distribution arm of the Würth Group. Competes directly with Rexel France in B2B electrical wholesale, particularly with HVAC, MRO, and trade contractor customers across Europe.
• Hager Group: German/French electrical solutions provider (enclosures, distribution boards, building automation). Comparable to Rexel France in serving French/European electrical contractors with overlapping product categories in residential and commercial building electrification.
• WESCO International: Global electrical, communications, and utility distribution leader following its Anixter acquisition. Comparable as a peer competitor with multi-region footprint and similar exposure to data center, broadband, and industrial electrical distribution trends.
• Cedeo (Saint-Gobain Distribution): French B2B distributor of plumbing, heating, and climate engineering products owned by Saint-Gobain. Directly comparable to Rexel France's Climancy by Rexel HVAC/heating offering, serving the same professional installer base across France.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French-listed global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. While primarily a manufacturer, Legrand competes with Rexel France in adjacent spaces (wiring devices, lighting, building systems) and serves many of the same professional installer customers.
• Schneider Electric: French multinational industrial/energy management specialist with extensive distribution partnerships including with Rexel France. Comparable as a benchmark for the French electrical ecosystem and competes via direct sales on industrial automation, energy management, and EV charging solutions.

Emerging players

• Richardson Electronics: Specialized distributor of power conversion and electronic components. Less direct in France but comparable in industrial semiconductor, RF, and power management distribution — increasingly relevant for Rexel France's industrial customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/RexelFR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rexel-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/rexel.france/?hl=fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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