What Sunclear does

Sunclear is a France-based specialty distributor of semi-finished plastic plates, aluminum profiles and sheets, and composite materials serving B2B professionals in the building, communication, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Marcq-en-Baroeul, the company maintains approximately 3,000 stocked SKUs spanning transparent plastics (PMMA/Altuglas™, polycarbonate, polystyrene, SAN, PET/PETG), structural sandwich panels (ISOTOIT®, PANext® 62, TEC-ABRIS®), aluminum composites (DIBOND®, RedBOND®), wood composites (TRESPA®), fiber cement panels (SWISSPEARL®, Hardie®), PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics, alongside an Eco-Responsible product line of recycled-content variants. Registered trademarks and EcoVadis 'Entreprise engagée' certification (July 2024, renewed December 2025) underpin brand and ESG positioning.

Operations are organized around a network of 16 regional agencies across France, each holding dedicated inventory and replenished daily by a centralized logistics operation, with last-mile delivery performed by Sunclear's own truck fleet achieving 24-48 hour lead times. Customers—veranda manufacturers, roofers, façade installers, sign makers, printers, and industrial fabricators—purchase either online via a professional-account B2B portal (with personalized pricing, real-time stock visibility, and invoice management) or directly through their local agency. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales priced ex-works from regional agencies, supplemented by ancillary services including cutting (from €80 HT/hour), order preparation for pickup (from €10 HT/order), and palleting (from €50 HT/pallet); first orders are payable in advance, with subsequent orders settled via LCR under negotiated terms. The company is privately held (S.A.S.), does not ship internationally, and has no disclosed external investors or parent entity in the source materials.

Name

Sunclear

Legal name

SUNCLEAR SAS

Website

https://sunclear.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sunclear is a French B2B distributor of semi-finished plastic, aluminum, and composite sheets, serving building, communication, and industrial professionals via 16 regional agencies and ~3,000 stocked SKUs delivered within 24-48 hours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marcq-en-baroeul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of semi-finished plastic plates, aluminum, and composite materials to professionals. Products are sold in standard formats with customization options including cutting services.
2. Services (Cutting, Preparation, Pallets): Additional services including cutting (from 80€ HT/hour with minimum 30€ HT), order preparation for pickup (from 10€ HT per order), and palleting (from 50€ HT per pallet).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunclear distributes semi-finished plastic plates, aluminum, and composite materials (approximately 3,000 product references) to professional customers in building, communication, and industrial sectors across France. The company operates 16 regional agencies with daily logistics supply, an own truck fleet, and a B2B e-commerce platform, complemented by cutting, preparation, and palleting services. Product categories include PMMA, polycarbonate, sandwich panels, aluminum profiles and composites, wood and cement composites, PVC, polyester, polypropylenes, styrenics, and polyolefines, plus an eco-responsible product line built on recycled materials.

Product overview

Sunclear is a French distributor of plastic plates, aluminum, and composite materials for building, communication, and industry professionals. The company operates 16 regional agencies with over 3,000 in-stock references available for 24-48 hour delivery. The product portfolio centers on transparent plastics (PMMA/Altuglas™, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, SAN, PETG), structural panels (sandwich panels ISOTOIT®, PANext®), and composite materials (aluminum composites, cement composites TRESPA®, HARDIE®, SWISSPEARL®), complemented by profiles, sheets, and maintenance products. An eco-responsible product line under the 'ÉCO-RESPONSABLE SUNCLEAR' label includes recycled variants of core products. The company provides technical services including cutting, cutting recommendations, and machining documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÉCO-RESPONSABLE SUNCLEAR: The eco-responsible product line incorporating recycled raw materials, environmentally friendly technologies, and eco-design principles (Reduce/Reuse/Recover).
• ISOTOIT
• PANext® 62

Products and services

• PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) Plates Transparent plastic plates (cast ALTUGLAS and extruded variants) sold to building and industry professionals as a lightweight, impact-resistant glass substitute for glazing, roofing, and signage applications.
• Polycarbonate Sheets Compact, multi-wall, corrugated, and connectable polycarbonate systems distributed for roofing, cladding, and glazing applications in building and industry sectors.
• Sandwich Panels (ISOTOIT, PANext, TEC-ABRIS) Insulating roof and shelter sandwich panels (ISOTOIT for verandas, PANext for carports/pergolas, TEC-ABRIS for shelters) distributed to building professionals for thermal insulation and weatherproofing.
• Aluminum Profiles and Sheets Aluminum extrusions (veranda and pergola profiles, tubes, angles) and aluminum/steel sheets distributed for construction, framing, and cladding applications.
• Aluminum Composite Plates Composite aluminum plates including DIBOND, DILITE, and RedBOND brands combining lightness with rigidity, distributed for facades, signage, and display applications.
• Wood Composite Panels (TRESPA, Compact Laminate) High-density wood composite panels (TRESPA, Stratifié Compact) with weather and impact resistance, distributed to facade and cladding professionals.
• Cement Composite Panels (SWISSPEARL, HARDIE) Fiber cement cladding planks and panels (SWISSPEARL, HARDIE Panel/Plank/VL Plank) with 15-20 year warranties, distributed for modern facade cladding applications.
• PVC Plates and Profiles PVC plates in Celuka, cladding, free-expanded, compact, rigid, and profile variants, distributed for construction and finishing applications.
• Styrenics (Polystyrene, SAN, ABS) Thermoplastic polymer plates (polystyrene, SAN, ABS, SMART-X) distributed for visual communication, industrial, and food-contact applications.
• Polyester Sheets (PET/PETG) Polyester (PET/PETG) sheets and ArmaPET Eco50 recycled PET foam boards distributed for visual communication and sandwich panel construction.
• Éco-Responsable Sunclear Product Line Sustainable product line offering recycled variants of PMMA, polycarbonate, insulating panels, aluminum composites, PVC, carton composites, alveolar polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene based on Reduce/Reuse/Recycle principles.
• Cutting, Preparation, and Palleting Services Value-added services for professional customers including material cutting (from 80€ HT/hour), order preparation for agency pickup (from 10€ HT per order), and palleting (from 50€ HT per pallet).
• PS Choc Blanc Mat Recyclé

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DIXI polytoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNCLEAR and DIXI polytool established a partnership to develop machining recommendation sheets for plastic plates. These recommendations are available in the technical library of each product reference to guide customers on proper cutting and machining techniques.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global leader in building materials with extensive French distribution. Overlaps with Sunclear's building professional segment across cladding, façade, roofing, and insulation product categories, though Saint-Gobain is far broader and vertically integrated.
• Manutan: French-headquartered B2B distributor serving professionals and businesses with a broad product range. Comparable as a French B2B distribution platform with multi-channel field sales and e-commerce, although Manutan is generalist rather than plastics-focused.
• Rehau: Global polymer manufacturer with a major building products division (window profiles, façade systems, surface materials). Comparable as a broader incumbent in plastics-based building and surface products that overlaps with Sunclear's veranda, cladding, and panel applications.

Direct peers

• Distrupol: European plastics, rubber, and specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial customers across multiple countries. Comparable to Sunclear as a value-added plastics distributor with broad SKU coverage and similar B2B professional customer base.
• Ultrapolymers: European polymer distributor (part of Ravago group) supplying plastics to processors and industrial buyers. Comparable to Sunclear in serving professional B2B customers with a broad polyolefin, styrenic, and engineering plastics portfolio.
• Brett Martin: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of plastic sheets, roofing, and cladding systems for building and signage. Directly comparable to Sunclear's polycarbonate, PVC, and roofing panel product categories and similar professional customer use cases.
• Resinex: Pan-European plastics raw materials distributor serving converters and industrial users. Directly comparable to Sunclear in distribution model, customer segments (industrial and building professionals), and breadth of polymer sheet and compound offerings.

Others

• Evonik: German specialty chemicals producer of PMMA (PLEXIGLAS/ACRYLITE) and other performance polymers. Comparable as a key upstream raw-material supplier for Sunclear's PMMA sheet category rather than a direct distribution competitor.
• 3A Composites: Manufacturer of aluminum composite panels (DIBOND®), display boards, and core materials (SMART-X®) that Sunclear distributes. Comparable as an upstream supplier/partner shaping the catalog rather than a head-to-head competitor.
• Arkema: French specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer covering adhesives, coatings, and polymer ranges that feed Sunclear's industrial and building product lines. Relevant as an upstream materials partner and a French-headquartered industry reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo-e5nJFonCvsq6_3Qyd18A/videos?app=desktop&cbrd=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/SUNCLEAR-France-141904079329208
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunclear-france

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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