What CATS does

CATS S.A.S. is a France-based B2B value-added distributor of electronic components, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Villebon-sur-Yvette, within the Courtaboeuf business park south of Paris. The company operates exclusively in the professional segment, serving industrial and manufacturing customers as its primary vertical, alongside building automation, lighting, agriculture, smart city, and transportation applications. It is part of the Eight Lakes Group, a collective of independent operating companies that maintain separate legal structures and market-specific operations. Geographic scope is limited to metropolitan France, with export requiring prior written authorization per the company's Terms and Conditions.

The company's product portfolio is organized into three dedicated webshops. The Energy Conversion webshop distributes Mean Well AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters (including modified and true sine wave models with integrated UPS functionality), and accessories, spanning hundreds of SKUs. The LED Solutions webshop offers Mean Well LED drivers supporting constant current and constant voltage modes with 0-10V, PWM, DALI, DALI 2.0, KNX, and Triac dimming protocols at IP20-IP67 ratings, complemented by Dalcnet wireless DMX/RDM control devices. The M2M & IoT webshop distributes Teltonika industrial routers, gateways, switches, and LTE/5G/Wi-Fi/GNSS antennas. Additional categories include active components, thermal management and EMC solutions, sensors, and positioning products. CATS is a member of the KNX Association and Federation electronique (FDEF).

CATS operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a self-service e-commerce webshop (requiring SIRET/VAT registration, with pay-as-you-go unit pricing, EUR-denominated listings ex-VAT, and free shipping above EUR 200 within France) with a team of technical sales engineers providing project consultation. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of third-party-manufactured products; CATS does not manufacture its own technology. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band, and no parent-company financials, funding rounds, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

CATS

Legal name

CATS S.A.S.

Website

https://cats-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATS S.A.S. is a France-based B2B value-added distributor founded in 1978, importing and reselling electronic components — power conversion, LED drivers, and industrial IoT/M2M equipment — from Mean Well, Teltonika, and Dalcnet to professional customers in metropolitan France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villebon-sur-yvette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of electronic components and solutions including power supplies (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC converters), LED drivers, thermal management products, sensors, positioning devices, and M2M/IoT equipment. Products are sold through the e-commerce webshop directly to professional customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATS is an importer and distributor specializing in energy conversion, communication, and semiconductor products. The company sources electronic components from manufacturers such as Mean Well, Teltonika, and Dalcnet, and resells them to professional B2B customers across France through a combination of a direct technical sales team and an e-commerce webshop.

Product overview

CATS is a specialist electronics distributor founded in 1978, operating as part of the Eight Lakes group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of power conversion and electronic components through three dedicated webshops: (1) Energy Conversion Webshop featuring Mean Well AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, and accessories; (2) LED Solutions Webshop offering LED drivers with multiple dimming protocols (DALI, KNX, 0-10V, PWM, Triac) for industrial and commercial lighting; and (3) M2M & IoT Webshop providing Teltonika industrial routers, gateways, switches, and antennas for IoT connectivity. The product range spans power electronics, LED drivers, thermal management, sensors, active components, and industrial communication equipment from internationally recognized manufacturers including Mean Well, Teltonika, and Dalcnet. CATS serves professional customers with technical consultation, wide product selection, and available stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mean Well power conversion products

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Mean WellcoreTechnology or IntegrationMean Well is a leading manufacturer of power supplies and LED drivers. CATS serves as a distributor for Mean Well products, offering their extensive catalog of AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, and LED drivers to French professional customers. The partnership provides hundreds of Mean Well products available in CATS' webshop.
• TeltonikacoreTechnology or IntegrationTeltonika is a manufacturer of industrial IoT and M2M communication equipment including routers, gateways, and antennas. CATS distributes Teltonika products for M2M and IoT applications, offering their connectivity solutions for industrial, commercial, and smart city deployments.
• DalcnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationDalcnet is a manufacturer of LED control and lighting management solutions. CATS distributes Dalcnet products including wireless DMX/RDM devices and LED control equipment, complementing the LED driver offerings from Mean Well.
• Eight Lakes GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATS is part of the Eight Lakes Group, a consortium of companies operating under a common umbrella while maintaining their own legal status and market conditions. The group affiliation provides CATS with corporate backing and shared resources across affiliated companies.
• KNX AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCATS is a member of the KNX Association, the international standard for home and building automation. KNX membership indicates CATS' specialization in building automation solutions and enables them to offer KNX-compatible products and integration support.
• Fédération Electronique (FDEF)minorOthersCATS is a member of the Federation electronique (FDEF), the French electronic components and systems federation. Membership demonstrates industry commitment and provides networking opportunities within the French electronics sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components with deep catalog. Overlaps with CATS' active components, sensors, and connectivity offerings and competes for the same French engineering buyers.
• Farnell / element14: Global broadline electronics distributor (part of Avnet) serving engineers and buyers with a massive catalog. Competes with CATS on power, connectivity, and lighting SKUs at the professional/industrial buyer level.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global high-mix electronics distributor with millions of SKUs and broad French-language coverage. Competes for the same professional buyer audience as CATS, especially on power and IoT categories.
• RS Components: Global broadline industrial and electronics distributor with a strong French operation (RS Online). Overlaps with CATS in industrial power supplies, IoT, and lighting components for professional customers.

Direct peers

• TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik): Polish-headquartered European electronics distributor with extensive catalog of components, power supplies, and industrial products. Comparable mid-sized European value-added distributor with e-commerce focus.
• Gotronic: French electronics distributor focused on components, modules, and tools for makers, education, and professionals. Comparable in B2B webshop-led model and French market focus.
• Lextronic: French B2B electronics distributor specializing in modules, sensors, and components for hobbyists and professionals. Closest direct peer in geography, customer type, and value-added distribution model.
• Reichelt Elektronik: German B2B electronics distributor with a strong webshop and broad catalog of components, power supplies, and connectivity products. Comparable catalog breadth and e-commerce-first go-to-market.
• Bürklin: German specialty electronics distributor serving professional customers with components, connectors, and tools. Comparable as a specialist European distributor focused on B2B professional buyers.
• Selectronic: French electronics and LED specialist retailer and distributor. Overlaps with CATS in power conversion and LED driver categories for professional and installer customers in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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