Elbene Group

What Elbene Group does

Elbene Group is a privately held French multi-subsidiary industrial services group founded in 1974 and headquartered in Portes-lès-Valence, France. Through eight wholly-owned operating brands (Edrelec, ELBAT, Blachère Picollet, Edretherm, Efficience, HTA Solutions, Sudrelec, and Cantech), the group delivers electrical engineering, energy, low-current (courant faible) and strong-current (courant fort) systems, HVAC/plumbing, insulation, industrial wiring and electromechanical assembly, maintenance/troubleshooting, and specialized nuclear site intervention services to industrial and commercial/tertiary clients across the Drôme and Ardèche regions of southeastern France.

The group's underlying technology is conventional electrical and thermal engineering — power distribution, industrial and tertiary electrical installation, HVAC, plumbing, renewable energy integration, and energy efficiency optimization — augmented by a regulated nuclear-site intervention qualification held via the Montélimar branch. There are no proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or digital product lines disclosed; the offering is delivered as on-site engineering labor and installation services by qualified technicians.

The business model is project-based and B2B: revenue is generated primarily through one-time electrical installation contracts (industrial and commercial facilities, public infrastructure projects such as the Base départementale de QUERET and FAUN environnement) and recurring maintenance and troubleshooting services. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom nature of each engagement. Go-to-market is direct project delivery through local relationships and a LinkedIn corporate presence, with distribution concentrated in a single French region and no international footprint.

Name

Elbene Group

Legal name

ELBENE Group

Website

https://edrelec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Elbene Group is a privately held French multi-subsidiary industrial services group, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Portes-lès-Valence, delivering electrical engineering, HVAC, energy efficiency, and nuclear-qualified maintenance to industrial and commercial clients across the Drôme and Ardèche regions of southeastern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Building Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Industrial electrical engineering
• HVAC and plumbing services
• Low current systems
• Energy efficiency solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Portes-lès-valence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Electrical installation services for industrial and commercial facilities including electricity, low current and strong current systems, HVAC, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting services for electrical systems and HVAC equipment

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Elbene Group is a multi-subsidiary French industrial group delivering electrical engineering, energy, low-current and strong-current systems, HVAC, plumbing, renewable energy, insulation, and maintenance/troubleshooting services for industrial, commercial/tertiary, and government infrastructure clients. Through subsidiaries such as Edrelec, Edretherm, Efficience, HTA Solutions, Sudrelec, Blachère Picollet, and Cantech, the group provides integrated installation and ongoing service across the Drôme and Ardèche regions of southeastern France, including specialized nuclear site interventions.

Product overview

Elbene Group is a multi-company French industrial group offering a unified portfolio of integrated services across electrical engineering, energy, HVAC, and building efficiency. The group comprises multiple subsidiary brands including Edrelec (core electrical services), Blachère Picollet (electrical solutions), Edretherm (HVAC and plumbing), Efficience (insulation and energy optimization), HTA Solutions (industrial assembly and wiring), Sudrelec (regional electrical), and Cantech. Together, these entities provide comprehensive solutions from industrial electrical installations and nuclear site interventions to building insulation, renewable energy, and maintenance services, serving industrial, commercial, and residential clients across the Drôme and Ardèche regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edrelec — Electrical Engineering Services Specialized electrical engineering services including industrial and tertiary electricity, low current and strong current systems, maintenance and troubleshooting, and nuclear site interventions, for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Edretherm — HVAC, Plumbing and Renewable Energy Installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (CVC/CVC), plumbing, sanitary systems, industrial fluids, and renewable energy solutions for commercial, tertiary, and industrial clients.
• Efficience — Insulation and Energy Optimization Insulation of attics (combles) and floor insulation (plancher bas), plus energy efficiency and optimization services for buildings.
• HTA Solutions — Industrial Assembly and Wiring Assembly and wiring of industrial electrical and electronic equipment, and electromechanical assembly of industrial equipment.
• Sudrelec — Regional Electrical Services Regional electrical installation and services within the Elbene Group, including new office inaugurated in 2023.
• Blachère Picollet — Electrical Services Electrical services company within the Elbene Group portfolio.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VRDR (Valence Romans Drôme Rugby)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting local rugby club, contributing to regional brand visibility and community engagement
• Rugby Club Aubenas ValsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports sponsorship partnership supporting rugby club based in Aubenas Vals region
• US Veore XVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting US Veore XV rugby team
• RC Le TeilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting RC Le Teil rugby club
• RC MontmeyranminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting RC Montmeyran football/rugby club
• Les Aiglons (Valence)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting Valence sports club Les Aiglons
• L'Ovali XVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership supporting L'Ovali XV rugby initiative
• EdreleccoreOthersSubsidiary specialized in electrical engineering, energy, and low current systems; operates as part of Elbene Group portfolio
• ELBATcoreOthersGroup subsidiary company operating under Elbene Group umbrella
• Blachère PicolletcoreOthersGroup subsidiary company operating under Elbene Group umbrella
• EdrethermcoreOthersGroup subsidiary specializing in thermal/energy solutions under Elbene Group
• EfficiencecoreOthersGroup subsidiary company under Elbene Group portfolio
• HTA SolutionscoreOthersGroup subsidiary company operating under Elbene Group umbrella
• SudreleccoreOthersGroup subsidiary company operating under Elbene Group, with recent new office inauguration in 2023
• CantechcoreOthersGroup subsidiary company operating under Elbene Group; participated in October Rose breast cancer awareness initiative

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegelec: VINCI Energies-owned electrical contracting brand operating across France and internationally in industrial, tertiary, and infrastructure electrical works. Comparable on electrical installation, low-current systems, and HVAC but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: French electrical, HVAC, and energy services arm of Eiffage, serving industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients across all regions. Highly comparable integrated offerings (electrical + HVAC + energy efficiency) but national/international footprint versus Elbene's regional base.
• Bouygues Energies & Services: Bouygues subsidiary providing electrical engineering, HVAC, and smart-building solutions to industrial, tertiary, and public clients in France and the UK. Comparable multi-trade scope (electrical, energy management, facility services) but at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• SNEF Group: French multi-disciplinary electrical contractor covering low-current and strong-current installations, instrumentation, and maintenance for industrial and nuclear clients. Directly comparable on electrical core trade, nuclear exposure, and regional B2B project delivery.
• Ortec Group: French industrial engineering, maintenance, and environmental services group supporting industrial clients with site services, maintenance, and energy works. Comparable in multi-trade industrial services, recurring maintenance revenue mix, and B2B project model serving regional French industrial base.
• Sogetrel: French specialist contractor in telecom, fiber, and network infrastructure deployment for operators, public bodies, and enterprises. Comparable as a regional French low-current / network infrastructure contractor with a similar B2B field-services model, though concentrated on telecom networks rather than general electrical.
• SPIE S.A. French multi-technical services group providing electrical, HVAC, energy efficiency, and maintenance solutions to industrial and tertiary clients across France and Europe. Closest publicly listed peer by service mix (low/high current, HVAC, facility maintenance) and B2B project delivery model.

Others

• Framatome: EDF/Framatome-led nuclear services business covering design, maintenance, and on-site services for French nuclear facilities. Adjacent rather than competitive: comparable to Elbene through its Montélimar nuclear-site intervention capability, which feeds into this broader nuclear-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupeelbene

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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