Transmission Aquitaine

What Transmission Aquitaine does

Transmission Aquitaine is a privately held French industrial distributor and integrator (SASU, founded circa 1979-1984) operating from Mérignac in the Bordeaux region. The company specializes in motorization, mechanical transmission, mechatronics, and industrial automation, distributing motors (asynchronous, DC, brushless, vibrating, motovariateurs), gearboxes (worm, coaxial, orthogonal, pendular, angle), Mitsubishi Electric automation equipment (MELSEC PLCs, MELSERVO servomotors, FR-series frequency converters, GOT operator panels, iQ Works, industrial robots, supervision), and Akerströms radio remote controls. It functions as the official distributor and certified assembly center for Transtecno in France, producing custom motor-reducer combinations within 48-72 hours, and also designs bespoke electrical cabinets for viticulture, agri-food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural applications. Key distribution partnerships span Transtecno, Mitsubishi Electric, Crouzet Motors, Techtop, Akerströms, DZ Trasmissioni, Italvibras, Intecno, and MEB.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct technical sales (a multidisciplinary team delivers feasibility studies, specification assistance, and custom configuration support) with two proprietary e-commerce platforms — Technoindus (30,000+ product references) and Electroindus (2,000+ references, 1,000+ in stock) — and participates in industry trade shows (SEPEM Industries, SPACE, Hannover Messe, Global Industrie). It is also a certified Mitsubishi Electric professional training provider. Pricing is quote-based, ex-works Mérignac, with cash terms for first orders and account-based terms after evaluation.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The firm is founder/owner-operated (Xavier Leveugle as Gérant), self-funded with €250,000 in share capital, with no evidence of external investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or restructuring. Customer base spans viticulture, agriculture/livestock, industrial manufacturing, agri-food processing, construction/BTP, and mining — primarily in France. Strategic direction over the past decade has emphasized digital channel buildout (2012 showcase site → 2018 TECHNOINDUS launch → 2020 Electroindus) and incremental product line expansion through new distribution agreements.

Name

Transmission Aquitaine

Legal name

Transmission Aquitaine

Website

https://transmission-aquitaine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transmission Aquitaine is a French industrial distributor and integrator based in Mérignac, supplying motors, gearboxes, automation systems (Mitsubishi Electric), and custom electrical cabinets to verticals including viticulture, agriculture, agri-food, and industrial manufacturing across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Motorization & Automation Distribution

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGACAF

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Motors, Drives & Motion Control (Motors, VFDs, Servos)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAM

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial motorization
• Mechanical gearboxes
• Industrial automation
• Frequency converters
• Electrical control cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Motor & Reducer Sales: Distribution and sale of electric motors, reducers, motor-reducers, and mechanical transmission components. Products include asynchronous motors, DC motors, brushless motors, worm reducers, coaxial reducers, and orthogonal reducers.
2. Automation Products: Sale of automation products including frequency variators, PLCs, servomotors, Mitsubishi Electric robots, operator consoles, and IQ Works platforms.
3. Custom Electrical Cabinets: Design and fabrication of custom electrical cabinets for specific industrial applications including viticulture, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors. Includes inverter cabinets, distribution cabinets, and source inverters.
4. Radiocommand Systems: Distribution of radiocommand systems including Remotus and Sesam brands for industrial and mobile applications.
5. Assembly Services: Assembly and customization services for motor-reducers as the first certified Transtecno assembly center in France.
6. Professional Training: Professional training services including Mitsubishi Electric certification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transmission Aquitaine distributes, configures and integrates industrial motorization, mechanical transmission and automation components — gearboxes, asynchronous/DC/brushless/vibrating motors, frequency converters, MELSEC PLCs, MELSERVO servomotors, GOT operator panels, Mitsubishi robots, and radio remote controls — sourced from leading OEMs. It adds value through certified assembly (first Transtecno assembly center in France), custom motor-reducer builds delivered in 48–72 hours, and bespoke electrical control cabinet design and fabrication. Customers are industrial buyers in Southwest France served through direct sales and two proprietary e-commerce catalogues (Technoindus and Electroindus).

Product overview

Transmission Aquitaine is a specialist distributor of industrial motorization, mechanical transmission, and automation solutions operating for over 40 years. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining: (1) Motors - asynchronous electric motors, DC motors, brushless motors (Transtecno, Crouzet DCmind, Techtop brands), vibrating motors, and motovariators; (2) Gearboxes - worm gearboxes, coaxial gearboxes, orthogonal gearboxes, pendular gearboxes (Transtecno), angle gearboxes (DZ Trasmissioni); (3) Automation - Mitsubishi MELSEC PLCs, MELSERVO servo motors, FR-series frequency converters (FR-A800, FR-D700), GOT operator panels, iQ Works platform, industrial robots, and supervision systems; (4) Radio Controls - Akerströms Remotus and Sesam industrial radio remote controls; (5) Electrical Cabinets - custom-built control panels for viticulture, agriculture, food processing, and pharmaceutical applications. The company serves as the premier certified Transtecno assembly center in France, offering custom motor-gearbox combinations and operates the TECHNOINDUS e-commerce platform with over 30,000 product references.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Technoindus: E-commerce platform for online sale of industrial automation and motorization products with over 15,000 product references.
• Electroindus

Products and services

• Industrial Gearboxes and Reducers Worm, coaxial, orthogonal, pendular and angle gearboxes/reducers distributed and assembled for industrial motorization applications in France.
• Electric Motors
• Frequency Converters and Variable Speed Drives
• Industrial Automation Systems
• Radio Remote Control Systems
• Custom Electrical Control Cabinets
• Technoindus B2B E-commerce Catalogue
• Electroindus B2B E-commerce Catalogue
• Professional Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom motor-reducer assembly capability in 48-72 hours due to important parts inventory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• DZ TransmissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2021Long-standing partnership with Italian manufacturer DZ Trasmissioni for precision angle gearboxes (DZ, ZP series) and mechanical actuators. DZ Transmission is recognized for solving power transmission problems between perpendicular axes.
• TranstecnocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransmission Aquitaine is the official distributor of the complete Transtecno reducer range and DC motor-reducer micro-applications. They are the FIRST certified assembly center for Transtecno in France, allowing them to provide custom motor-reducers within 48-72 hours.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor and certified partner for Mitsubishi Electric automation products including PLCs (MELSEC), servo motors (MELSERVO), frequency variators (FREQROL), operator consoles (GOT), SCADA systems, industrial PCs, and robots. Company is a certified Mitsubishi Electric professional training provider.
• Crouzet MotorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Crouzet Motors products including DCmind Brushless motors, DC motors, stepper motors, and synchronous motors for micro-applications. Crouzet is part of the INNOVISTA SENSORS group.
• TechtopmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Techtop brand asynchronous motors, representing the brand for industrial motorization applications.
• AkerströmsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Akerströms radiocommand systems including Remotus (Era, Jupiter, Mercury), Remotus T-RX, and SESAM product lines for industrial and mobile applications.
• ItalvibrasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Italvibras brand for industrial motors, completing their motor product portfolio.
• IntecnominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Transtecno group, Intecno offers brushless motor-reducers, brake motors, and DC motor-reducers for micro-applications.
• MEBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of MEB brand single-phase motors with dual capacitors, offering quality and performance for various applications.
• GSI Network SASminorOthersWebsite hosting provider located at 104 Cours du Médoc, 33000 Bordeaux.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WEG: Brazilian global manufacturer of motors, gearboxes, drives, and industrial automation products. Comparable product portfolio across the same categories Transmission Aquitaine distributes, but operates a global manufacturing and distribution model with much broader scope.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian-based global manufacturer of gearmotors, drive systems, and inverters serving industrial automation, mobile machinery, and wind energy. Highly comparable product overlap with Transmission Aquitaine's gearbox, motor, and inverter offerings, but operates as a manufacturer with worldwide reach.
• Nord Drivesystems: German manufacturer of gearmotors, frequency inverters, and servo drive technology for industrial automation. Comparable in product mix (gearboxes, motors, drives) to Transmission Aquitaine's portfolio and targets similar European industrial verticals, but at much larger scale.
• Motovario: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, speed reducers, and inverters for industrial automation. Direct product overlap with Transmission Aquitaine's reducer and motor-reducer business, but operating as a global manufacturer rather than a regional French distributor/integrator.
• Leroy-Somer (Nidec): French industrial motor, drive, and generator manufacturer (now part of Nidec). Direct overlap with Transmission Aquitaine's electric motor and industrial automation offerings, headquartered in France with a national direct sales and distributor network that competes with Transmission Aquitaine's regional presence.
• SEW-Eurodrive: Global leader in gearmotors, drive electronics, and mechatronic drive systems. Directly comparable product portfolio (gearboxes, motors, drives, automation) and overlaps heavily with Transmission Aquitaine's represented product lines, but operates at massive global scale as a manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
• ABB Motion: Global leader in industrial motors, drives, and motion control solutions. Competes directly with Transmission Aquitaine in frequency converters, PLCs, and industrial automation, but as part of a much broader electrification and automation portfolio serving global OEMs.

Direct peers

• Distrelec: European online distributor of industrial and automation components including motors, drives, relays, and sensors. Closely comparable e-commerce-led distribution model targeting SMB industrial buyers, though operating across multiple European countries rather than just France.
• Radwell International: Industrial automation and motion control distributor with strong e-commerce presence selling motors, drives, PLCs, and replacement automation parts. Highly comparable distribution-plus-ecommerce business model serving industrial customers, although US-headquartered and operating at larger scale than Transmission Aquitaine.

Emerging players

• Crouzet (InnoVista Sensors): French manufacturer of control components, motors (DCmind brushless), and automation solutions, already a partner of Transmission Aquitaine. Direct overlap in brushless motors, DC motors, and micro-application motor-reducers, but operating as a manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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