Sinotec

What Sinotec does

Sinotec (legal entity: SCE SINOTEC) is a French B2B distributor of professional-grade event furniture and reception equipment, headquartered in Meyzieu near Lyon and operating from a single warehouse exceeding 7,000 m². The company has been in business for approximately 22 years since founding in 2002, and sells directly to professional event buyers through a sales-led, quote-based model rather than e-commerce. Its catalog spans more than 700 product references organized across roughly a dozen categories: chairs, tables, material handling carts, reception tents, the Gamme Meko sub-brand (standing tables, stools, lounge), stages, crowd guidance and safety equipment, lounge furniture, illuminated LED furniture, tableware and event textiles, hospitality/CHR furniture, and a customization service for branded products.

The customer base comprises over 2,000 professional clients, including national event rental companies, wedding and reception venues, hospitality establishments in the CHR network (cafés, hotels, restaurants, bars), and catering companies. Sinotec supports its customers with 48-hour order preparation for stocked items and 3-5 day delivery within France, with express delivery available on request. Distribution is single-country/domestic through direct sales, although the corporate website is available in five languages, suggesting limited international outreach ambition.

Revenue mechanics are based on one-time product sales with no subscription component; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers request quotes by phone or via a website contact form. A dedicated client login portal ("espace client") supports repeat ordering. No revenue, funding, M&A, leadership, partnership, or regulatory activity is disclosed in the source material, indicating a privately held, founder/owner-operated business with no public capital-markets footprint.

Name

Sinotec

Legal name

SCE SINOTEC

Website

https://sinotec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sinotec is a French B2B distributor selling professional-grade reception furniture and event equipment, including chairs, tables, tents, stages, and tableware, to over 2,000 professional clients such as event rental companies, reception venues, and hospitality establishments across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event and Reception Furniture

NAICS

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAFAA

Tent & Canopy Rentals

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, Decor)

SECONDARYHSACAGAL

Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

Keywords

• Event furniture supply
• Reception equipment
• Professional furniture
• Event rental supplies
• Hospitality furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Meyzieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture and equipment sales: Sinotec generates revenue through the sale of reception furniture, equipment, and accessories to professional clients including event companies, rental businesses, reception venues, and CHR establishments. The business model is based on one-time product sales with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sinotec is a French B2B supplier of professional-grade event and reception furniture and equipment. The company stocks 700+ product references including chairs, tables, tents, stages, lounge furniture, illuminated furniture, tableware, handling carts, and customization services. Operating from a 7,000+ m² warehouse in Meyzieu, France, it serves event rental companies, reception venues, and the hospitality (CHR) sector with 48-hour order preparation and 3-5 day delivery.

Product overview

Sinotec is a French B2B company specializing in the sale of reception furniture and equipment for event professionals. Founded 22 years ago, the company offers over 700 product references with over 4,000 m² of warehouse stock. The product portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of event furniture organized into distinct categories: core seating products (Chaise) including Napoléon, Bistrot, Champêtre, Emile, and Victor models; tables (Table) in folding and fixed formats; material handling equipment (Chariot de manutention); reception tents (Tente de réception) including the Nomade tent series; the Meko sub-brand featuring standing tables and stools; staging solutions (Scène); crowd management and safety equipment (Guidage & Sécurité); lounge furniture for indoor/outdoor use; illuminated furniture (Mobilier Lumineux) including LED lamps; customization services; tableware and textiles (Art de la Table et Textile); and CHR furniture for the hospitality sector. Sinotec serves over 2,000 professional clients including national rental companies, reception venues, and the café-hotel-restaurant network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamme Meko: A product line consisting of high tables (mange-debout), stools, low tables, and handling carts, offering quality furniture that combines functionality and aesthetics for elegant indoor/outdoor spaces.

Products and services

• Chaise (Reception Chairs) Reception chairs for events and hospitality in wood, polypropylene, and various finishes, including Napoléon, Bistrot, Champêtre, Emile, Auguste, and Victory models. Designed for family events, seminars, and large-scale events in interior or exterior settings.
• Table (Professional Tables) Folding and fixed tables in polyethylene, wood, and metal, including Lorca, ECO+2 NG, Heritage, and Vague models. Built for practical transport and durable use across professional events.
• Chariot de manutention (Handling Carts) Material handling equipment including universal dollies, high-resistance carts, and ECO carts for transporting and storing event furniture, designed for safety and efficiency.
• Tente de réception (Reception Tents) Collapsible tents and exhibition stands including the TENTE NOMADE 7.5 x 10 m model for outdoor events, fairs, exhibitions, and bucolic events.
• Gamme Meko Sub-brand product line consisting of high tables (mange-debout), stools, low tables, and handling carts, combining functionality and aesthetics for indoor/outdoor spaces.
• Scène (Dismantlable Stages) Dismantlable stages and platforms providing solid surfaces and maximum flexibility for events, available in various sizes, shapes, and heights.
• Guidage & Sécurité (Crowd Management and Safety) Crowd management and safety solutions including barriers to maintain order and efficiency in public or professional spaces.
• Mobilier Lounge (Indoor & Outdoor Lounge Furniture) Lounge furniture collection for indoor and outdoor relaxation and convivial spaces, including Roppy Lounge, Chilly, and Fauteuil Roppy.
• Mobilier Lumineux (Illuminated Furniture) Illuminated furniture including LED table lamps (Eliza model) and guinguette garlands for terrace and reception ambiance lighting.
• Personnalisation (Customization Service) Customization service that adds logos, text, or graphics to standing tables, buffets, mobile bars, welcome counters, barriers, sun loungers, and similar products.
• Art de la Table et Textile (Tableware and Event Textiles) Professional tableware and event textiles for caterers, rental companies, and organizers, including tablecloths, covers, dishes, glasses, and cutlery.
• CHR Mobilier (Café-Hôtel-Restaurant Furniture) Terrace and restaurant furniture specifically for cafés, hotels, restaurants, and bars, including Victor chair and stackable furniture collections for daily operational use.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marquetty: French specialist in event tableware, table linen, and event accessories sold to rental companies, caterers, and event organizers. Highly comparable to Sinotec's 'Art de la Table et Textile' line and overlapping customer profile.
• Maison Options: French B2B supplier of event furniture, tableware, and décor to rental companies and reception venues. Directly comparable to Sinotec in product mix (chairs, tables, tableware, lighting) and customer base within the French events industry.
• Halle Events: French-based event furniture and equipment rental/sales provider serving professional event organizers, venues, and rental companies. Comparable in product categories (chairs, tables, lounge furniture) and B2B professional customer base.

Emerging players

• Velvet Fig: UK supplier of event and wedding furniture including chairs, tables, lounge and illuminated furniture. Comparable to Sinotec in product range and event/wedding customer focus, but smaller and UK-focused.
• Packaline: French event equipment supplier offering furniture, tents, and reception equipment to professional event buyers. Comparable to Sinotec in target market (French event professionals) and product breadth, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pedrali: Italian designer/manufacturer of contemporary contract furniture for hospitality and events. Comparable to Sinotec in the CHR and event furniture categories, with broader international distribution and higher design positioning.
• Tolix: French iconic steel furniture brand supplying chairs and tables to cafés, restaurants, and event professionals. Comparable to Sinotec's chair and CHR furniture lines, with stronger brand and heritage.
• Fermob: Established French manufacturer of outdoor and contract furniture for cafés, hotels, restaurants, and events. Comparable to Sinotec's CHR and lounge furniture categories, with stronger design brand and proprietary manufacturing capabilities.
• SICO: International event furniture and tableware manufacturer/distributor with broad European reach. Comparable to Sinotec in chairs, tables, and folding furniture, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Tables & Chairs: UK-based B2B supplier of event and hospitality furniture to rental companies, venues, and CHR. Comparable product catalog to Sinotec but primarily serves the UK rather than France/Europe, illustrating a regional peer pattern.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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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