What Michaud Chailly does

Michaud Chailly, established in 1923 in Lyon, France, is a B2B industrial components distributor and technical specialist focused on mechanical transmission and complementary components for industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). Its catalog covers ball and roller bearings, pillow blocks, power-transmission elements (chains, belts, couplings, gears, gearboxes), conveyor and material-handling components, damping and vibration products, pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, fittings, air treatment), linear guidance systems (ball/roller guides, ball screws, electric cylinders), automation components (precision axes, drives, VFDs), motorization, fluid-handling fittings, industrial sealing, lubrication systems, technical plastics and an extensive workshop tool range including the Beta Tools brand. The portfolio is sourced through longstanding distribution agreements with principal industrial brands (SKF, Festo, SMC, NTN-SNR, Rexnord, Ewellix, Schaeffler, ROLLON, Tsubaki, NIDEC Leroy-Somer, Optibelt, SUSPA, ROSTA and others), supplemented by custom technical services such as motor-reducer assembly, gas-spring inflation, plastic cutting, solenoid-valve assembly, custom seal machining and 3D CAD model delivery via Partcommunity and Traceparts.

The company's GTM is sales-led and multi-channel: a nationwide French agency network staffed by product experts in bearings, sealing, transmission, pneumatics, fluid systems, linear guidance, motorization, technical plastics and tools, paired with a B2B e-commerce storefront accessible only to professional account holders carrying SFAC credit insurance. The pricing model is quote-based and B2B-only, with account opening typically responded to within 48 hours and J+1 next-day delivery across France for in-stock products ordered before 6 pm. Customer segmentation is vertical-based and broad — covering manufacturing (the primary segment), food processing, heavy industry, paper and packaging, special machines, chemicals/pharmaceuticals, wood and furniture, ski resorts, environment/recycling, energy, and mobility/transport — limiting exposure to any single end-market cycle.

Michaud Chailly is incorporated as Etablissements Michaud Chailly SAS with registered capital of €2,096,272 (RCS Lyon 319 416 939), operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Maurin, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (October 2021) and an Ecovadis Gold sustainability rating (September 2025). It employs 101–250 people, distributes only to French professional customers, and reports no publicly disclosed revenue; its sole stated operating geography is France.

Name

Michaud Chailly

Legal name

Etablissements Michaud Chailly

Website

https://michaud-chailly.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Michaud Chailly is a France-focused B2B industrial components distributor founded in 1923, supplying bearings, linear guidance, pneumatics, motorization, sealing, transmission, plastics and workshop tools from leading OEMs to professional manufacturers via a nationwide agency network and e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-priest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Michaud Chailly generates revenue through the sale of mechanical transmission components, bearings, linear guidance systems, pneumatics, motorization products, sealing solutions, technical plastics, and industrial tools to professional customers. The company operates on a B2B model with next-day delivery (J+1) for in-stock products ordered before 6pm, and offers technical assembly services as增值服务.
2. Technical Services: The company provides custom technical workshop services including motor reducer assembly, gas spring inflation, plastic cutting, solenoid valve assembly, and seal machining. These professional services complement product sales and generate additional revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michaud Chailly distributes a comprehensive range of industrial mechanical components to professional B2B customers, including bearings, linear guidance systems, mechanical transmission parts (chains, belts, couplings, gears), pneumatic components, electric motors and gearboxes, sealing solutions, lubrication systems, technical plastics, and workshop tools. The company complements product distribution with custom technical workshop services such as motor reducer assembly, gas spring inflation, plastic cutting, solenoid valve assembly, and seal machining, supported by a France-wide local agency network and J+1 next-day delivery for in-stock items.

Product overview

Michaud Chailly is a B2B industrial components distributor and specialist in mechanical transmission, bearings, sealing, linear guidance, motorization, pneumatics, technical plastics, and tools. Founded in 1923 and part of the Maurin Group, the company operates as a single unified distribution platform offering an extensive portfolio of complementary industrial components. The core product categories include: Roulements (ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, precision bearings), Paliers et Coussinets (pillow blocks and bushings), Transmission (chains, belts, pulleys, couplings, gears), Convoyage et Manutention (conveyor components, modular belts), Amortissement (vibration dampers, shock absorbers, gas springs), Pneumatique (cylinders, valves, fittings), Linéaire (linear guides, ball screws, electric cylinders), Automatisation (precision axes, variable drives), Motorisation (asynchronous motors, motor gearboxes), Fluides (rotating joints, fittings), Etanchéité (shaft seals, mechanical seals), Lubrification (single-point and centralized lubrication systems), Outillage (workshop tools and equipment), and Plastiques Techniques (technical plastic materials). The company also distributes Beta Tools as a sub-brand. Technical services include custom assembly, gas spring inflation, plastic cutting, solenoid valve assembly, and seal machining. Next-day delivery (J+1) is offered for orders placed before 6 PM throughout France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Direct Transmission: Online sales platform for transmission components
• C45PRO
• Beta Tools

Products and services

• Bearings (Roulements) Ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, thrust bearings, cam followers, precision bearings, and rod ends for rotational motion support in industrial machinery. Distributed to professional manufacturers and maintenance operations across France.
• Pillow Blocks and Bushings (Paliers et Coussinets) Self-aligning pillow blocks, cast iron pillow blocks with components, and plain bearings for supporting rotating shafts in industrial applications.
• Mechanical Power Transmission Mechanical power transmission components including chains, sprockets, pulleys, belts, tensioners, mechanical couplings, expandable hubs, gears, cardan joints, spline shafts, torque limiters, angle gearboxes, and freewheels.
• Conveying and Handling (Convoyage et Manutention) Material handling equipment including Rexnord pallet chains, modular belts, conveyor components, ball transfer units, wheels, casters, and static electricity control systems for industrial conveying applications.
• Damping and Vibration (Amortissement et Vibration) Vibration control and damping solutions including anti-vibration mounts, spring elements, oscillating elements, shock absorbers, motor vibrators, pneumatic vibrators, gas springs, and motor bases for three-phase motors.
• Fastening Components (Composants de Fixation) Mechanical linkage components including tie rod ends, rod ends, retaining rings, and general fastening elements for industrial assembly.
• Pneumatic Components (Pneumatique) Pneumatic system components including vacuum components, air treatment systems, valves, cylinders, electric actuators, vibrators, pressure measurement, static electricity control, fittings, tubes, nozzles, hose reels, and clamps from Festo and SMC brands.
• Linear Motion Systems (Linéaire) Linear motion components including shafts, ball bushings, linear pillow blocks, plain bearings, roller guides, ball guides with recirculating carriages, ergonomic lifting systems, linear tables, trapezoidal screws, ball screws, roller screws, electric cylinders, mechanical cylinders, gas springs, and shock absorbers.
• Automation Components (Automatisation) Industrial automation components including precision axes, linear modules, and variable frequency drives for controlling motor speed and automation processes.
• Motorization (Motorisation) Electric motors and motorization components including asynchronous three-phase motors, motor gearboxes, reducers, angle gearboxes, motor variators, small motor gearboxes, motor accessories, and pumps, including NIDEC Leroy Somer DYNEO+ motors and Commander S drives.
• Fluid Handling Components (Fluides) Fluid handling components including rotating joints, pressure measurement devices, hoses, tubes, quick couplers, fittings, water couplers, pistols, hose reels, and various clamp types.
• Industrial Sealing (Etanchéité) Industrial sealing solutions including shaft seals, static seals, cylinder seals, sealing braids, mechanical seals, protective bellows, metallic rings, seal kits, and seal mounting/dismounting tools.
• Lubrication Systems (Lubrification) Lubrication equipment including grease nipples, single-point lubrication systems, centralized lubrication systems, automatic lubrication system accessories, and lubricants and greases, including PERMA and SKF automatic grease dispensers.
• Workshop Tools and Equipment (Outillage) Workshop equipment including workshop furniture, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, cutting tools, abrasives, assembly and control equipment, consumables, personal protective equipment, measurement and metrology tools, workshop and personal lighting, and material handling and lifting equipment.
• Technical Plastics (Plastiques Techniques) Technical plastic products, materials, properties, and temperature resistance specifications for industrial applications requiring chemical resistance, wear resistance, or food-grade materials.
• Beta Tools (Outillage Beta) Professional Beta tool brand including workshop furniture, wrenches, sockets and accessories, torque wrenches and multipliers, screwdrivers and bits, pliers and cutters, hammers and striking tools, drilling and threading tools, extractors, measuring and marking tools, cutting tools, explosion-proof tools, plumbing tools, electrical tools, precision tools, pneumatic tools, cable accessories, safety shoes, workwear, anti-fall tools, and cordless power tools.
• Custom Technical Assembly Services Custom technical workshop services including motor reducer assembly, gas spring inflation, plastic cutting, solenoid valve assembly, and custom seal machining for B2B industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day J+1 delivery across France for orders placed before 6pm
• +1 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• SKFcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKF is a key partner for bearing products. Michaud Chailly distributes SKF bearings including the TKSA11 and TKSA41 shaft alignment tools, MCI CMSS 200 machine condition indicators, TLGB20 battery grease pumps, and SYSTEM24 automatic single-point lubricators.
• FestocoreTechnology or IntegrationFesto is a major partner for pneumatic components. Products include DSBC pneumatic cylinders with PPS cushioning, VTUX electropneumatic distribution valves, FlexShapeGripper, and various pneumatic accessories.
• SMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSMC is a key partner for pneumatic solutions including ionizers (IZT bar type, IZF portable fan type) for static electricity control, vacuum components, air treatment, distributors, cylinders and accessories.
• NTN-SNRcoreTechnology or IntegrationNTN-SNR is a key bearing partner. Products include KIZEI spherical roller bearings and TOPLINE bearings for extreme environments. Michaud Chailly offers MasterClass technical training on NTN-SNR products.
• RexnordcoreTechnology or IntegrationRexnord is a partner for conveyor and material handling products including pallet chains and modular belts (Platinum Belt) used in food processing and packaging applications.
• EwellixcoreTechnology or IntegrationEwellix is a partner for linear motion solutions including ball bushings, precision axes, linear modules, and electric cylinders for industrial automation applications.
• ROSTAstandardTechnology or IntegrationROSTA supplies tensioning elements (SE tensioners), oscillating supports (Type AB), and motor bases (MB50) for motor mounting and alignment applications.
• NIDEC LEROY SOMERcoreTechnology or IntegrationNIDEC LEROY SOMER is a partner for motorization products including DYNEO+ high-performance synchronous motors and Commander S variable frequency drives.
• BetacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeta is a tool manufacturer whose products are distributed by Michaud Chailly including workshop furniture, wrenches, torque multipliers, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drilling tools, extractors, measurement tools, safety equipment, and anti-explosion tools.
• PERMA (SKF)standardTechnology or IntegrationPERMA (now part of SKF) supplies automatic single-point lubrication systems including PERMA FLEX, PERMA NOVA, PERMA Pro Line, and PERMA STAR VARIO automatic grease dispensers.
• OptibeltstandardTechnology or IntegrationOptibelt supplies power transmission products including Red Power narrow V-belts for industrial applications.
• RULANDstandardTechnology or IntegrationRULAND supplies mechanical couplings including Oldham couplings (A5-04) for shaft connection applications.
• TsubakicoreTechnology or IntegrationTsubaki supplies roller chains including chain closing tools and chain elongation control tools for power transmission applications.
• ROLLONcoreTechnology or IntegrationROLLON supplies linear guidance products including roller guides for industrial automation and machine tool applications.
• GÜDELstandardTechnology or IntegrationGÜDEL supplies roller guide systems for high-precision industrial applications.
• NADELLAstandardTechnology or IntegrationNADELLA supplies roller guide products for linear motion applications.
• SCHAEFFLERcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCHAEFFLER (INA/FAG brands) supplies roller guide systems for industrial applications.
• SUSPAstandardTechnology or IntegrationSUSPA supplies linear lifting units for ergonomic material handling applications.
• AlwaysestandardTechnology or IntegrationAlwayse supplies ball transfer units (ball transfers) for conveyor and material handling applications.
• ALFATECstandardTechnology or IntegrationALFATEC supplies combined roller guide systems for specialized industrial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ERIKS: European industrial distribution specialist offering seals, bearings, power transmission, fluid handling and technical services. Closest direct comparable to Michaud Chailly's broad-line B2B industrial components distribution model.
• Würth Industrie (Adolf Würth): German-based industrial B2B distributor serving manufacturing customers with fasteners, tools, and technical components across multiple categories. Comparable product breadth and B2B sales-led motion, though with deeper fastener focus.
• RS Group (RS Components): Global B2B distributor of industrial and electronic components, including bearings, pneumatics, linear motion and motors. Comparable in catalog breadth, e-commerce-led B2B model, and broad customer base of professional buyers.
• Emile Maurin Composants: Sister company within Groupe Maurin, distributing complementary industrial components (fasteners, fittings) to the same French manufacturing customer base. Highly comparable business model and ownership structure.

Broad incumbents

• SKF: Global bearings and rotating equipment manufacturer and direct supplier to Michaud Chailly. Acts as both principal and potential competitor via SKF's own distribution channels, making it a critical incumbent comparable.
• Schaeffler: German manufacturer of bearings, linear guides (INA) and automotive components. Distributes through industrial channels similar to Michaud Chailly, with broader global reach and significant brand equity in the same categories.
• Festo: Global pneumatic and automation components manufacturer. Operates direct sales and distributor channels analogous to Michaud Chailly, with deeper pneumatic specialization and broader geographic footprint.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US-based MRO industrial distributor serving metalworking, manufacturing and maintenance customers. Comparable broad-line industrial distribution model and B2B e-commerce platform, with stronger scale and US focus.

Others

• NTN-SNR: French bearings manufacturer and key principal supplier to Michaud Chailly. Provides competitive context on bearing supply dynamics and represents an adjacent manufacturer-distributor hybrid.
• Rexnord: US-based manufacturer of conveyor chains, modular belts and material handling products. Key supplier to Michaud Chailly's conveying and material handling category and an adjacent peer in industrial component supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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