What Sorodist does

Sorodist (legal entity SORODIST CM SAS) is a French B2B industrial distributor founded approximately in 1994 and headquartered in Elne, Pyrénées-Orientales. The company specializes in thermoplastic and metal piping components — PVC, PE, PP and multilayer fittings, valves, pipes, adhesives, fixings and installation tools — covering diameters from Ø12mm to Ø400mm across more than 7,000 SKUs. Sorodist holds exclusive French distribution rights for the Plimat and Unidelta brands and groups its offering into four vertical sub-brands: SoroPool (swimming pool installers), SoroGrow (irrigation specialists), SoroBuild (construction professionals) and SoroHome (plumbers and heating engineers).

The company sells exclusively to professional buyers through a login-gated e-commerce site and an annual physical catalog (Catalogue 2026), with net ex-works unit pricing on transactions ranging from sub-€1 clips to several-hundred-euro specialty valves. Products carry multiple international certifications — NF, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, WRAS, ACS, DVGW and KIWA — supporting use in potable water, gas, drainage, ventilation and industrial applications. Sorodist reports serving professionals in France and more than 45 countries worldwide, with over 2,000,000 meters of PVC tubing sold annually.

Commercially, the business is a closely-held private SAS (declared capital €500,000) led by legal representative Jean-François Maillol and Marketing Director Tara Keane, with no external investment funds, parent company, or public-market listing disclosed. Website administration, order management and marketing are subcontracted to AttrapTemps in Perpignan. No AI, API, SDK, or proprietary technology stack is documented; the competitive position rests on exclusive supplier relationships, certification breadth, 30-year category presence, and segmented go-to-market across four professional verticals.

Name

Sorodist

Legal name

SORODIST CM SAS

Website

https://sorodist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sorodist is a French B2B industrial distributor of thermoplastic and metal piping components — fittings, valves, pipes and installation accessories — selling exclusively to professional installers across pool, irrigation, construction and plumbing/heating verticals in France and 45+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of professional-grade piping components — fittings, valves, pipes, and accessories — to tradespeople (piscinists, irrigators, builders, plumbers). Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with net ex-works pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sorodist is a B2B distributor of thermoplastic piping components — fittings, valves, pipes, adhesives, tools and accessories — for professional installers. The portfolio spans over 7,000 SKUs across PVC, PE, PP, multilayer and metal product lines covering diameters from Ø12mm to Ø400mm, and is grouped into four professional universes (SoroPool, SoroGrow, SoroBuild, SoroHome). The company is the exclusive French distributor of Plimat and Unidelta brands and sells more than 2,000,000 meters of PVC tubing per year.

Product overview

Sorodist is a B2B distributor specializing in fittings, valves, and piping systems for professional buyers, offering over 7,000 product references across 7 core product lines: UPVC Fittings & Valves, PE/PP Fittings & Clamp Saddles, Pipes & Technical Hoses, Fixations & Supports, PVC Adhesives & Tools, Multilayer Pipes & Fittings, and Metal Valves & Fittings. The company operates as a distributor of Plimat and Unidelta brands in France and groups products into four professional-focused sub-brands: SoroPool (for swimming pool installers), SoroGrow (for irrigation specialists), SoroBuild (for construction professionals), and SoroHome (for plumbers and heating engineers). The portfolio ranges from small-diameter fittings (Ø 12mm) to large pipes (Ø 400mm+), with over 2,000,000 meters of PVC tubing sold annually. Products serve water, drainage, ventilation, and industrial applications with certifications including NF, ACS, WRAS, and KIWA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SoroPool: Product line dedicated to swimming pool professionals
• SoroGrow
• SoroBuild
• SoroHome

Products and services

• Raccords et Vannes PVC (UPVC Fittings & Valves)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000,000+ meters of PVC tubing sold per year

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PlimatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSorodist is the exclusive distributor of Plimat products in France. The two companies jointly develop product ranges specifically designed for the French market, extending Sorodist's offering of PE compression fittings and valves.
• UnideltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSorodist is the exclusive distributor of Unidelta products in France. Joint product development creates specialized PE compression fittings tailored to French professional requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rehau: Polymer-based solutions provider offering multilayer pipes, heating/plumbing systems and building infrastructure products across Europe. Comparable to Sorodist's SoroHome (multilayer) and SoroBuild product lines for professional installers.
• Uponor: Provider of plumbing, heating and cooling pipe systems (PEX, multilayer, PE) sold through professional installers. Comparable to Sorodist in serving the plumber/heating trade with certified pipe and fitting solutions.
• Aliaxis: Global manufacturer and distributor of plastic fluid handling solutions including pipe, fittings and valves for building, infrastructure and agriculture. Overlaps with Sorodist across PVC/PE product ranges and target end-uses, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer and supplier of water systems products including valves, fittings and plumbing components. Comparable to Sorodist's broader metal valve and plumbing fittings offering, though with a much larger product and geographic footprint.
• Georg Fischer: Swiss manufacturer of piping systems (PVC, PE, metal) and fittings serving building technology, utilities and industrial markets. Compares to Sorodist through its PVC/PE/multilayer portfolio and certification-led approach to regulated water applications.
• NIBCO: Manufacturer of plumbing valves and fittings (copper, plastic, metal) distributed through wholesalers to professional plumbers and contractors. Comparable to Sorodist's valve and fitting catalog and B2B distribution model.

Direct peers

• Wavin: Wavin (part of Orbia) manufactures and distributes plastic pipe systems and fittings for water, heating, sanitation and irrigation across Europe. Directly comparable to Sorodist in product scope (PVC, PE, multilayer) and the professional installer channel.
• Comap: French manufacturer and distributor of valves, fittings and heating/plumbing controls sold to professional installers. Direct overlap with Sorodist's SoroHome (plumbing/heating) universe and French market focus.

Regional players

• Somatherm: French distributor of plumbing, heating and sanitary equipment and supplies to professional installers. Directly comparable to Sorodist's French B2B professional distribution model with overlapping product categories.
• Cedeo: French distributor of plumbing, heating and sanitary equipment (Saint-Gobain Distribution France) serving professional installers across France. Comparable to Sorodist's professional channel model with substantially broader branch network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/sorodist

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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