BMS

What BMS does

BMS is a privately held French office automation and IT solutions distributor headquartered in Chambray-lès-Tours, founded in 1988 by Daniel CHATET in Tours. The company distributes and services multifunction copiers, printers, scanners, and digital presses from Konica Minolta, Sharp, Lexmark, Epson, and HP, complemented by IT infrastructure services (hardware, network management / infogérance, audit and consulting), document dematerialization solutions built around the Zeendoc and Yource platforms, electronic signature, and dynamic-display / interactive-screen offerings. It also operates a 1,400 m² reconditioning platform and a customer-facing showroom at its headquarters.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales and rental, recurring managed-services and maintenance contracts, IT managed services (infogérance), subscription-style document dematerialization, and training/competency transfer. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; the company does not disclose pricing publicly. Go-to-market is direct enterprise/B2B field sales targeted at SMEs, larger enterprises, public-sector organizations, and education/training institutions, primarily within the Indre-et-Loire region but with delivery capability across France. Named enterprise references include BMW Amplitude Automobiles and BMW Dupont (multi-site document dematerialization rollouts), with SMB accounts such as Fleur Ô Naturel and Ambulances Pottier.

The company is founder-/partner-owned and operated (Daniel CHATET as co-founder, Richard BEAUVAL as co-gérant since 2008, with Yoann Mahuet in a management role), has 18+ employees as of 2019 augmented by the 2023 acquisition of ALVYS, and is preparing a 2026 expansion into Loir-et-Cher (department 41). Note: one input source describes M&A activity involving a "British multinational BMS" in UK insurance broking — this refers to a different entity and is not the subject of this analysis.

Name

BMS

Legal name

BMS

Website

https://bms37.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BMS is a French office automation and IT solutions distributor, selling and servicing multifunction copiers, printers, IT infrastructure, and document dematerialization to SMEs, enterprises, and public-sector clients in the Indre-et-Loire region and across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Equipment & IT Services Distribution

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Signature & Digital Transaction Management (DTM) (HDAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Office equipment distribution
• Managed print services
• Document dematerialization
• IT infrastructure services
• Interactive display solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambray-lès-tours

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Systems Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of multifunction copiers, printers, scanners, digital presses, and large format equipment from brands including Konica Minolta, Sharp, Epson, Lexmark, and HP.
2. Maintenance and Technical Support Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for equipment under maintenance contracts. Includes a 1400m2 platform for reconditioning and storage.
3. IT Equipment and Integration: Sale and rental of computer equipment including servers, computers, peripherals, and network equipment with installation and maintenance services.
4. Network Management / Infogérance: IT infrastructure management services ranging from occasional technician delegation to complete IT management.
5. Document Dematerialization Services: Electronic document management, digital invoice processing, electronic signature, and secure digital archiving solutions.
6. Competency Transfer / Training: Training services including modules on digital cabinet (Zeendoc), dynamic display, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, with optional PCIE or TOSA certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BMS distributes office automation and computer equipment to professionals, offering multifunction copiers, printers, scanners, and digital presses from brands such as Konica Minolta, Sharp, Lexmark, Epson, and HP. The company also provides IT infrastructure services (audit, consulting, hardware installation, network management/infogérance), document dematerialization solutions (electronic document management, electronic signature, digital invoice processing via Zeendoc), dynamic display and interactive screens, and ongoing technical support including preventive and corrective maintenance.

Product overview

BMS is a local office services provider offering an integrated portfolio of printing solutions, IT services, document dematerialization, and dynamic display systems. The core offering centers on printing and document management (multifunction copiers, printers, scanners, digital presses from brands like Konica Minolta, Sharp, and Lexmark) complemented by IT infrastructure services (audit, consulting, hardware, maintenance, network management) and document digitization solutions (GED, electronic signatures, invoice dematerialization via Zeendoc). Supporting services include technical support, training, and competency transfer programs. In 2023, BMS expanded through acquisition of ALVYS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Printing Solutions Distribution, sale and rental of multifunction copiers, professional printers, scanners, digital presses, and large format equipment from authorized brands including Konica Minolta, Sharp, Lexmark, Epson, and HP. Targeted at professionals, SMEs, enterprises, and public organizations needing office printing infrastructure.
• IT Solutions IT audit and consulting, sale and rental of computer equipment (servers, computers, peripherals, network equipment), installation and maintenance services, and network management / infogérance ranging from occasional technician delegation to complete IT management. Targeted at SMEs and enterprises needing IT infrastructure support.
• Document Dematerialization Electronic document management (GED) including digitization of paper documents (invoices, contracts, quotes, HR files), automated processing workflows, electronic signature with recognized legal value, digital invoice processing with automatic OCR capture and accounting software integration, validation workflows, and compliant secure digital archiving. Targeted at businesses and public organizations needing to digitize document workflows.
• Dynamic Display and Interactive Screens Digital signage solutions and Sensoriel Touch interactive displays available in sizes from 55 to 86 inches with 4K resolution, for education, enterprise, and government sectors. Targeted at schools, universities, training centers, enterprises, and public organizations needing collaborative and presentation tools.
• Technical Support Services Preventive and corrective maintenance services under maintenance contracts, customer portal access, and remote technical support via Supremo software for Windows and Mac. Includes a 1,400 m² platform for equipment reconditioning and storage. Targeted at clients with equipment under maintenance contracts.
• Competency Transfer and Training Training services covering modules on Zeendoc (digital cabinet), dynamic display systems, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with optional PCIE or TOSA certification. Targeted at clients' employees needing to develop proficiency on deployed solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99% waste reduction and 92% CO2 reduction with zero-heat printing technology
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sharp Business Systems FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Authorized dealer and partner for Sharp business systems including multifunction copiers and interactive displays. Richard Beauval participated in Sharp Inspire Expo in Lisbon. BMS received Award Croissance & Développement 2025 from Sharp.
• Konica MinoltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Konica Minolta printing solutions including multifunctions, printers, and digital presses. Konica Minolta i-Series featured prominently in showroom. Konica Minolta was elected 'Gamme de l'année 2021'.
• LexmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Lexmark printers and solutions. Partnership of 8 years enabled rapid COVID-19 vaccine center setup with 12 multifunction devices.
• EpsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Epson professional printing solutions.
• HPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for HP printing solutions.
• ZeendoccoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for Zeendoc electronic document management (GED) solution. BMS provides implementation, configuration, and training for Zeendoc platform used in customer dematerialization projects.
• Sensoriel TouchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Sensoriel Touch interactive screen product line featuring latest audiovisual technologies.
• ALVYScoreOthersCompany acquired by BMS in 2023 along with its collaborators, expanding BMS's service capabilities and workforce.
• CTHB (Chambray Touraine HandBall)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partner since 2019-2020 season. BMS is jersey sponsor for the women's handball team competing in French Division 1 since 2016-2017.
• 4S ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partner for table tennis club competing in French Pro B championship.
• Les Remparts de ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partner for the Tourangeau ice hockey team with partner lounge at home games.
• FC MontlouisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal football club sponsorship partner.
• UST Rugby ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal rugby club sponsorship partner.
• Tennis Club de ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tennis club sponsorship partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Econocom: Econocom is a France-headquartered IT leasing, managed services, and workplace-solutions provider with overlapping office-equipment financing, IT services, and digital workplace offerings comparable to BMS.
• C'Pro: C'Pro is a French independent office solutions and managed document services provider offering printing, IT, document management, and dematerialization to mid-market and public-sector clients — directly comparable to BMS in portfolio, customer profile, and service-led channel model.
• Bechtle: Bechtle is a large European IT and office-solutions value-added reseller combining hardware distribution, managed services, and workplace/digital transformation offerings — comparable to BMS in business model, though at much greater scale and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Toshiba Tec France: Toshiba Tec's French arm sells multifunction printers, document management solutions, and managed print services to enterprise and SMB customers, competing head-to-head with BMS in the same product categories.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions France: Konica Minolta's French direct operation sells and services the same multifunction, i-Series, and digital press portfolio that BMS distributes, and competes with BMS for enterprise deals while also serving as one of BMS's principals.
• Ricoh France: Ricoh France is a major office-imaging and document-services incumbent offering multifunction devices, managed print, and workflow/digital transformation services across France — overlapping heavily with BMS's core offering.
• Sharp Business Systems France: Sharp's French subsidiary sells multifunction devices and interactive displays directly and through dealers; it is a BMS principal and a broader incumbent competitor offering overlapping products across France.
• Kyocera Document Solutions France: Kyocera's French operation sells printers, multifunction devices, and document solutions through direct and dealer channels, directly competing for the same print-and-document-services wallet as BMS.
• Canon France: Canon's French office-imaging operation sells multifunction devices, printers, and document solutions through direct enterprise sales and dealer networks, competing with BMS across the same customer segments.
• Brother France: Brother's French subsidiary markets printers, multifunction devices, and labeling/scanning solutions via distribution and dealer channels — one of BMS's principals and a competitor in the SMB office-print segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BureauMultiServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bureau-multiservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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