What SEFI does

SEFI is a privately held French industrial supplies distributor founded in 1977 and headquartered at 15 rue des entrepreneurs, 86000 Poitiers, with its principal contact address in Migné-Auxances. The company operates a network of 55 agencies across France, supported by a workforce of approximately 800 employees and over 50,000m² of industrial supplies stock that enables next-day delivery (J+1) to customers. Its product portfolio spans three categories: power transmission (mechanical components), fluid mechanics (valves, pumps, fluid control), and technical plastics (polymer materials for industrial use).

The company's core technology is a traditional industrial distribution platform combining physical agency locations, large-scale inventory, and a sales-led go-to-market model staffed by field and inside technical sales representatives (technico-commerciaux). SEFI distributes products from major industrial manufacturers including Spirax Sarco, Regal Rexnord, Parker, GRUNDFOS, and Legris, and maintains formal certifications such as 26 Spirax Sarco-accredited specialists for purgeur audits. The company publishes annual product catalogs (Catalogue Fluides SEFI, Catalogue Transmission Mécanique SEFI) and supports customers through an eco-solutions offering.

SEFI generates revenue through product sales to industrial B2B customers in the manufacturing sector, with a horizontal segmentation approach across power transmission, fluid mechanics, and technical plastics procurement. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-driven industrial distribution. The go-to-market is direct sales through the 55-agency network, complemented by a corporate website, LinkedIn presence, and recruitment-driven content marketing. In June 2023, SEFI acquired FTS (Fourniture Technique Spécialisée), expanding its industrial supplies footprint, and it has continued organic geographic expansion with new agencies in Brive (2023), Angers relocation (2024), Chartres (2025), and Blois (2025). The company received the EcoVadis 2025 Silver Medal with a score of 76/100 for Corporate Social Responsibility performance.

Name

SEFI

Legal name

SEFI

Website

https://sefitransmission.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SEFI is a privately held French industrial supplies distributor founded in 1977, operating 55 agencies across France with approximately 800 employees and over 50,000m² of stock. It distributes power transmission, fluid mechanics, and technical plastics to industrial B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Migné-auxances

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial supplies including power transmission components, fluid mechanics equipment, and technical plastics to industrial customers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEFI is a French industrial supplies distributor that sells power transmission components, fluid mechanics products (valves, pumps, fluid control systems), and technical plastics to industrial customers. The company operates 55 agency locations across France with over 50,000m² of inventory, enabling next-day delivery. Its portfolio is built on distribution partnerships with major manufacturers such as Spirax Sarco, Regal Rexnord, Parker, GRUNDFOS, and Legris.

Product overview

SEFI is an industrial supplies distributor offering a unified portfolio of three core product categories: Power Transmission (mechanical components), Fluid Mechanics (valves, pumps, fluid control), and Technical Plastics. The company operates as a specialist distributor with over 50,000 m² of stock available for next-day delivery across 55 agencies in France. SEFI works with major manufacturing partners to distribute industrial components and also publishes product catalogs (Catalogue Fluides, Catalogue Transmission Mécanique) for its product ranges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Transmission (Transmission de Puissance) Mechanical power transmission components and systems for industrial applications, distributed as part of SEFI's core product range.
• Fluid Mechanics (Mécanique des Fluides) Fluid mechanics products including valves, pumps, and related fluid control components for industrial fluid systems, distributed under partnerships with manufacturers such as Spirax Sarco and Parker.
• Technical Plastics (Plastiques Techniques) Technical plastics and polymer materials supplied to industrial customers for manufacturing and maintenance applications.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regal RexnordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2025Strengthened partnership between SEFI and Regal Rexnord. SEFI serves as a distributor for Regal Rexnord industrial power transmission products.
• GRUNDFOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2023SEFI hosted the GRUNDFOS iSolutions truck for their 'Industrial Solution Tour' in June 2023.
• FTS (Fourniture Technique de Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023SEFI officially acquired FTS (Fourniture Technique de Service) in June 2023, strengthening its position in the industrial supplies distribution market.
• Spirax SarcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEFI is a partner distributor for Spirax Sarco France fluid products. They received the 'Quota Breaker Award' for sales performance. SEFI has 26 specialists accredited for purgeur audits, 2 Solution Process account managers, and 1 product expert.
• ParkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParker is one of the major manufacturers partnered with SEFI for industrial supplies distribution.
• LegriscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEFI distributes Legris products, evidenced by the SEFI/Legris catalogue (26th edition).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Beijer Tech: Beijer Tech is a Nordic industrial supply and technical-trade distributor serving manufacturing and process industries. Comparable industrial MRO distribution profile, but operates primarily in Northern Europe rather than France.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Fastenal is a US industrial supplies and fasteners distributor with deep direct-sales and on-site presence. Comparable industrial distribution model to SEFI with stronger digital and on-site customer service offerings.
• Grainger: Grainger is the leading US-based industrial MRO distributor, offering maintenance, repair and operating supplies to industrial customers globally. Comparable broad-line industrial distribution model with similar end-customer profile.
• Würth Group: Würth is the global leader in industrial supplies, fasteners, tools and technical products, serving manufacturing and MRO customers through a huge direct sales network. Comparable category to SEFI but operates at vastly greater global scale and product depth.
• MSC Industrial: MSC Industrial Direct is a large US MRO and metalworking distributor serving industrial customers with a broad catalog. Comparable multi-product industrial distribution model to SEFI, albeit with greater digital emphasis.

Others

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a major global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including power transmission and fluid components. A key supplier partner of SEFI and a structurally relevant comparator given vertical-integration risk into distribution.
• Rexel: Rexel is a France-headquartered global distributor specializing in electrical, lighting and energy solutions. Adjacent to SEFI as a fellow French B2B distributor, though focused on electrical rather than mechanical/fluid product lines.

Direct peers

• Manutan: Manutan is a France-based B2B industrial and MRO supplies distributor serving industrial and institutional customers. Closest French-headquartered peer to SEFI, with comparable catalog breadth across technical and industrial products.
• ERIKS: ERIKS is a European specialty industrial distributor with strong positions in fluid handling, sealing, power transmission and polymer technologies. Highly comparable product mix and customer base to SEFI's fluid mechanics and technical plastics categories.
• Rubix (formerly IPH): Rubix is one of Europe's largest industrial MRO distributors, offering power transmission, fluid handling, sealing and technical components with multi-country footprint. Direct competitor to SEFI with very similar product scope and end-customers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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