Berdin Group

What Berdin Group does

Berdin Group (legal entity: BERDIN SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS SL) is a Spain-based specialist B2B distributor of electrical, industrial and telecommunications material, founded on March 3, 1980 in San Sebasti\u00e1n by nine former employees of Suministros El\u00e9ctricos Easo who established the company on equal partnership terms\u2014the origin of the name Berdin, meaning 'equal' in Basque. The company operates 16 points of sale across Spain spanning the Basque Country, Bizkaia, \u00c1lava, La Rioja, Madrid, Valencia, Castell\u00f3n, Alicante, Zaragoza, Barcelona and Murcia, with headquarters and a robotized AutoStore logistics center at Belartza (Donostia-San Sebasti\u00e1n) and a total facility footprint of 12,000 m\u00b2. It employs more than 200 people and holds an inventory of 80,000+ product references from tier-1 brands including Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Philips (Signify), Legrand, Genetec, Nidec and others.\n\nThe business is organized around six technology areas\u2014Industrial Automation, Energy (efficiency, electric mobility, renewables, power quality), Security (CCTV, access control, intrusion, fire), Telecommunications (cabling, data centers, network electronics, UPS), Electrical Installations, and Lighting\u2014with an in-house engineering team providing technical advisory across project lifecycles. Distribution channels include direct technical sales at branches, an online \u00c1rea Cliente, phone/email ordering, and a Click & Collect 24/7 service in Valencia and Donostia-San Sebasti\u00e1n. Berdin monetizes via hardware sales with markup-based, quote-driven B2B account pricing rather than public list pricing; the AutoStore system prepares up to 120 orders per hour. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (renewed 2025), Schneider Electric Secure Power Distribution Specialization and IAD certifications, Siemens Approved Partner status, Genetec VAR recognition, Nidec Authorised Partner status, and UN Global Compact membership.

Name

Berdin Group

Legal name

BERDIN SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS SL

Website

https://berdin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Berdin Group is a Spain-based B2B specialist distributor of electrical, industrial and telecommunications material, operating 16 branches and an 80,000+ SKU inventory across six technology areas for installers, industrial customers and energy/security/telecom buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical & Industrial Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAEAEAG

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors)

Consumer Products & Retail/Discount, Club & Value Retail/Cash & Carry / Wholesale Clubs (B2B & B2B2C)

Keywords

• Electrical distribution services
• Industrial automation solutions
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Lighting and illumination products
• Energy and renewable systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Donostia-san Sebastián

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

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 Distribution and Sales: Berdin Grupo operates as a specialist distributor of electrical, industrial, and telecommunications material, generating revenue through the sale and distribution of products from first-tier brands. Revenue is derived from the markup on products sold to professional customers, including industrial manufacturers, installers, engineers, and construction companies. The company offers immediate delivery from its large stock inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berdin Group is a specialist B2B distributor of electrical, industrial, and telecommunications materials operating 16 points of sale across Spain. The company stocks 80,000+ product references from 80+ first-tier brands (Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Philips, Legrand, etc.) and provides specialized engineering advisory across six technological areas: Industrial Automation, Energy, Security, Telecommunications, Electrical Installations, and Lighting. Immediate delivery is enabled through large inventory, a robotized AutoStore warehouse (120 orders/hour), and Click & Collect 24/7 service at select branches.

Product overview

Berdin Group is a distributor of electrical, industrial, and telecommunications materials operating across six main service areas: Industrial Automation (electrical control panels, maintenance, machine safety), Energy (efficiency, electric mobility, renewables, power quality), Security (CCTV, access control, fire systems), Telecommunications (cabling, data centers, network electronics, UPS), Electrical Installations (protections, cables, mechanisms), and Lighting (lamps, luminaires, controls). The company works exclusively with first-tier brands including Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Philips, Legrand, and over 80 others. They operate 16 points of sale across Spain with a big stock of more than 80,000 references and offer specialized technical consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Solutions Distribution and technical advisory for industrial automation solutions oriented to machinery manufacturers, process automation engineers, and industrial plant installations. Covers electrical control panels, industrial maintenance, and machine safety for B2B customers.
• Energy Solutions Distribution of energy-related products and advisory for energy efficiency, electric mobility (EV charging), renewable energy systems (solar), power quality, and electromagnetic compatibility certifications for sustainable and circular economy projects.
• Security Infrastructure Solutions Distribution and design support for IP-based security infrastructure including CCTV and video systems, access control, public address (megaphony), intrusion detection, and fire detection/protection systems for organizations requiring professional security deployments.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Solutions Distribution of convergent IP telecommunications solutions including copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, network cabinets, data center infrastructure, wired/wireless network electronics, measurement equipment, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
• Electrical Installation Materials Distribution of electrical installation materials including protections, enclosures, cables, electrical mechanisms, electrical routing, small electrical materials, electric vehicle equipment, and ventilation/climate control products for electricians and installers.
• Lighting Solutions Distribution of innovative lighting solutions for urban and road lighting, projection lighting, emergency lighting, and lighting control systems for municipalities, contractors, and organizations requiring compliant lighting installations.
• Click & Collect 24/7 Order Pickup Self-service order collection service allowing registered customers to pick up online orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from collection repositories at the Valencia and Donostia-San Sebastián (Belartza) branches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 orders prepared per hour via robotized AutoStore system
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationBerdin Grupo holds multiple Schneider Electric certifications including Secure Power Distribution Specialization and IAD (Industrial Automation and Control) certification. The company is a recognized partner for automation, control, and power quality solutions.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationBerdin Grupo operates as a Siemens Approved Partner, offering specialized technical support and advisory in automation and industrial control solutions. The partnership guarantees quality, innovation, and global service standards.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationBerdin Grupo is recognized as a Value Added Distributor (VAR) by Genetec, awarded for being one of its best distributors with extensive experience in security systems and IT engineering.
• Nidec DrivescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerdin Grupo is an Authorised Partner for selling Nidec Drives products in Spain, distributing industrial drive solutions.
• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst-tier brand partner. Berdin distributes ABB products including industrial automation, electrification, and motion control solutions.
• LegrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst-tier brand partner. Berdin distributes Legrand electrical installation and infrastructure products.
• Philips (Signify)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst-tier brand partner for lighting solutions. Active joint promotional campaigns including 'Enciende el verano con Philips' campaign.
• WallboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric vehicle charging solutions partner with active promotional campaigns (Wallbox Pulsar family promotions).
• DinuyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for time counters, regulators, switches, timers and KNX detectors. Active promotional campaigns.
• Fluke / Fluke NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for measurement and testing equipment. Active promotions for electricians.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rexel: Global leader in electrical, lighting, security, and energy management distribution with direct operations in Spain through Rexel Spain; competes head-on with Berdin on catalog breadth, brand portfolio (Schneider, Legrand, ABB), and B2B installer customer base.
• Sonepar: World's largest B2B distributor of electrical products, with Iberian operations via Sonepar Iberica; directly comparable business model serving installers and industrial customers with multi-brand electrical portfolios.
• CEF (City Electrical Factors): UK-headquartered electrical wholesale chain with branches across Europe; comparable as a multi-branch specialist distributor focused on electrical contractors and installers with same-brand SKUs (Schneider, ABB, etc.).

Broad incumbents

• Würth Elektrogroßhandel: Würth Group's electrical wholesale arm serves trades and industrial customers with broad MRO, electrical, and tools portfolios; overlaps with Berdin on tools, electrical installation, and industrial supply but operates at much larger scale as part of the Würth conglomerate.
• RS Components: Global catalog distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components with a strong Spanish e-commerce presence; overlaps on automation, test & measurement (Fluke), and electrical SKUs, differentiated by digital-first model.
• Grainger: US-headquartered broadline MRO distributor with growing European presence; comparable as a multi-category industrial and electrical MRO supplier to professional and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Grupo Elektra: Spanish regional specialist distributor of electrical and lighting materials headquartered in Asturias; directly comparable as a Spanish-only competitor with similar supplier brands and installer customer base.
• Edival: Spanish regional electrical distributor serving industrial and installer customers in northern Spain; comparable in geography, customer segment, and product portfolio overlap with Berdin.

Others

• Huco Lighting / Iguzzini distributor network: Specialty lighting distributors in the Iberian market focused on architectural and urban lighting solutions; comparable as adjacent distribution peers in Berdin's lighting service area where Berdin carries Iguzzini and Arkoslight brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BerdinGrupo

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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