SRE

What SRE does

SRE is a French specialist distributor of low-voltage electrical network equipment, headquartered in Vaulx-en-Velin and operating a national network of 13 regional agencies supported by 30 field sales representatives. The company distributes more than 5,000 premium articles — chiefly connection enclosures (coffrets), underground low-voltage junction boxes, public-lighting power-supply enclosures, connectors, heat-shrink accessories, and mechanical protections — primarily sourced through a core partnership with Michaud / Michaud Emergences. Many of its underground boxes carry ErDF (now Enedis) approval, and its public-lighting range conforms to French standards NF C14-100 and NF C17-200, anchoring the offering in utility- and municipality-grade specification work.

The core technology stack is physical-electrical hardware rather than software: insulated piercing connectors, IP2X-rated tetrapolar junctions, galvanized-steel mechanical protections, and standardized homogeneous enclosure form-factors (CIBE, CGV, REMIC, ECP 2D/3D) designed for fast installation and aesthetic integration into public spaces. Go-to-market combines a regional-agency distribution backbone with a dedicated B2B e-commerce portal (eshop-elec.com) and a field-sales overlay that supports both end-installers and resellers; the company explicitly positions itself as a channel-focused specialist rather than a direct manufacturer.

The revenue model is essentially one-time product sale through a multi-tier distribution channel: SRE procures Michaud-designed hardware, holds national inventory, and sells through 13 regional agencies and the eshop platform to professional electrical installers, contractors, and electrical equipment distributors across France. Customer segmentation is horizontal — installers are the primary persona, distributors are a channel partner — with public-lighting and utility-network buyers as specialist sub-segments. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent entity, or M&A activity.

Name

SRE

Legal name

SRE

Website

https://reseaux-elec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SRE is a French specialist distributor of low-voltage electrical network equipment, distributing 5,000+ certified products — connection enclosures, underground junction boxes, and public-lighting power-supply units — through 13 regional agencies and a B2B e-commerce platform serving professional installers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaulx-en-velin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical equipment distribution: Distribution of electrical network equipment including connection boxes, connectors, public lighting solutions, and related accessories to professional installers and distributors

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SRE is a French specialist distributor of low-voltage electrical network equipment for professionals. Its catalogue spans 5,000+ premium articles covering connection boxes, underground junction boxes, prefabricated public-lighting solutions, and mechanical protections, distributed under the Michaud brand and ErDF/Enedis-approved lines. The company serves electrical installers and resellers across France through 13 regional agencies, 30 field sales reps, and the eshop-elec.com online ordering platform.

Product overview

SRE is a French national distribution network specializing in electrical network equipment for professionals. The company operates as a designer and supplier of low voltage (Basse Tension) enclosures and connectors under the Michaud brand, with over 30 years of experience. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Low voltage underground junction boxes (ErDF approved), (2) Public lighting power supply enclosures under the Hélios range, (3) Michaud connection enclosures (CIBE, CGV, REMIC, ECP 2D/3D models), and (4) Mechanical protection accessories for enclosures. The company distributes over 5,000 premium articles through 13 regional agencies and 30 field sales representatives, supported by an e-commerce platform (eshop-elec.com). The portfolio serves network infrastructure projects including connections, lighting public networks, and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hélios: Public lighting connection box solutions meeting NF C14-100 and NF C17-200 standards.
• Michaud

Products and services

• Michaud Connection Boxes (Boîtiers de raccordement) IP2X-protected LV connection boxes designed for residential and tertiary network junctions; certified to French utility (Enedis/ErDF) standards and supplied to professional installers via SRE's 13 regional branches.
• Underground Junction Boxes (Boîtes de jonction souterraines) Underground LV cable junction boxes for buried network extensions and service connections, sold to electrical installers and resellers via SRE branches and eshop-elec.com.
• Prefabricated Public Lighting Enclosures (Armoires et coffrets éclairage public) Prefabricated cabinets and enclosures for public lighting control and protection, supplied to municipal and contracting customers alongside connection and junction ranges.
• Mechanical Protections (Protections mécaniques) Mechanical protection accessories (guards, housings, impact/shock protection items) for LV network equipment, distributed to installers and resellers.
• eshop-elec.com Online Ordering Platform SRE's dedicated B2B e-commerce platform (eshop-elec.com) that gives installers and resellers online access to order the full 5,000+ SKU specialist catalogue with branch-backed delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery (J+1) in France
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MichaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationMichaud is a key brand partner specializing in connection boxes and connectors for low voltage networks. Michaud has over 30 years of experience designing and supplying connection solutions including the Hélios range for public lighting.
• Michaud EmergencescoreTechnology or IntegrationMichaud Emergences brand presents the complete homogeneous range of connection boxes including CIBE, CGV, REMIC, ECP 2D, and ECP 3D models for various network configurations.
• ErDF (now Enedis)coreTechnology or IntegrationErDF (now Enedis) - French electricity distribution network operator. SRE products include ErDF-approved underground low voltage boxes in the latest generation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rexel: France-headquartered global distributor of electrical, lighting, security, and energy management products. Competes with SRE for professional installer accounts across low voltage distribution, public lighting, and connection equipment.
• Frans Bonhomme: French distributor specializing in building and infrastructure materials for construction and public works professionals. Overlaps SRE in underground networks, public lighting infrastructure, and installer channels.
• YESSS Electrical (CEF): European electrical equipment distributor with strong French branch network serving professional installers. Comparable to SRE in target customer (electrical contractors) and product categories (cabling, lighting, distribution equipment).
• BigMat France: Cooperative of independent building materials distributors in France serving contractors. Comparable go-to-market via local distribution points and overlap in electrical/network accessories for construction sites.
• Sonepar: World's largest B2B electrical distributor with deep French operations. Overlaps SRE directly in low voltage distribution equipment, public lighting, and installer-channel sales.

Broad incumbents

• Michaud: Designer and manufacturer of low voltage connection boxes and connectors; SRE's flagship product partner. Comparable in product category (coffrets, connectors, public lighting enclosures) but upstream in the value chain and broader in geographic reach.

Others

• Enedis: French electricity distribution system operator (formerly ErDF) and a key approval-granting customer for SRE's products. Not a competitor, but a regulatory anchor whose procurement standards shape SRE's spec-driven revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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