What Leman does

Leman SAS is a privately held French distributor and brand owner of cutting tools, consumables and machines serving professional tradespeople in woodworking, construction and metalworking. Founded circa 1970 and headquartered in Saint-Clair-de-la-Tour, the company operates from a logistics platform of more than 10,000 m² that holds approximately 12,000 product references in stock, distributing primarily through an authorized reseller/dealer network across France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, with supplementary direct e-commerce sales through its own multi-language storefront. Its portfolio spans circular saw blades, jigsaw and band saw blades, router and CNC tooling, planer knives, mortising and wood-turning tools, diamond and abrasive tools, cutting/grinding discs, drills and screwdriving bits, clamping tools and a growing range of corded and cordless machines (drills, sanders, mitre and band saws, routers, impact wrenches, tile vibrators, wall/ceiling sanders, chainsaws, brushcutters and wet/dry vacuums) sold under the LEMAN brand and the FIXTEC and FIX sub-brands.

The revenue model is fundamentally B2B hardware sales — one-time unit-level transactions at publicly displayed net and catalog prices — augmented by after-sales professional services such as on-site machine commissioning, sharpening and repair, and merchandising design and installation support for resellers. The company is a member of the French industry associations AFEB and EVOLIS, holds an ISO 26000 corporate social responsibility alignment, and offers a 24-month product warranty. The technology base is mechanical/electromechanical rather than digital: the competitive differentiation rests on catalog breadth, in-stock depth, and channel coverage rather than on proprietary algorithms, software platforms or data assets. With 51-100 employees, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity and no disclosed revenue, the company presents as an established, owner-operated mid-market industrial tools distributor executing a steady incremental expansion across products and adjacent European geographies.

Name

Leman

Legal name

Leman SAS

Website

https://leman-sa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leman SAS is a French distributor of cutting tools, abrasives and machines serving professional carpenters, masons, metalworkers and construction trades via a 12,000-SKU catalog, an authorized reseller network and direct e-commerce across France and neighboring European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cutting Tools & Machinery

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB), Outdoor Power Equipment Parts & Service Retail (CRAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Cutting tools
• Woodworking machinery
• Power tools
• Construction tools
• Abrasives and blades

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-clair-de-la-tour

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware/tool sales: Sale of cutting tools (circular saw blades, jigsaw blades, band saw blades, router bits, router/CNC tooling, planer knives, mortising, wood turning/chisels) and machines (woodworking machines, building/industrial machines, outdoor machines) as one-time product transactions to professional customers.
2. Professional services: Aftermarket services including assembly and commissioning assistance for selected machines (saws, table saws, wood lathes, routers), sharpening and repair services, and merchandising design and installation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leman SAS manufactures/private-labels and distributes a comprehensive range of cutting tools (saw blades, router bits, diamond tools, abrasives, drills, screwdriving bits, clamps) and machines (cordless 20V power tools, mitre saws, band saws, sanders, bench drills, routers, chainsaws, brushcutters, wet/dry vacuums) for professional trades in carpentry/fit-out, building & industry, metalworking/welding, structural carpentry, public works, and outdoor landscaping. Products are sold under the LEMAN brand and FIXTEC/FIX sub-brands, distributed through a French authorized-reseller network plus direct e-commerce, supported by after-sales services including machine commissioning, sharpening/repair, and reseller merchandising design.

Product overview

Leman SAS is a French specialist in cutting tools and machines for construction, wood, and metalworking professionals, operating for over 50 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main categories: (1) Wood and Materials Tools including circular saw blades, jigsaw blades, band saw blades, router bits, CNC tooling, planer knives, mortising equipment, and wood turning tools; (2) Building and Industry Tools encompassing diamond tools, cutting discs, flap discs, brushes, abrasives, core drills, drilling bits, screwing accessories, and clamping equipment; (3) Machines including bench drills, grinders, band saws, radial mitre saws, random orbital sanders, belt sanders, cordless power tools (impact wrenches, drills, tile vibrators), wall/ceiling sanders, chainsaws, brushcutters, and wet/dry vacuums. The company also provides 20V cordless power tool platforms with batteries and dual fast chargers. Products are sold under the LEMAN brand and FIXTEC sub-brand, targeting trades professionals including tilers, carpenters, masons, metalworkers, interior/outdoor decorators, and civil engineering contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIXTEC: Power tools brand including cordless drills, angle grinders, sanders, and other portable power equipment.
• FIX

Products and services

• Ponceuse excentrique ø125 mm - 450 W (Random Orbital Sander) Random orbital sander for dry sanding of wood, plastic, metal, plasters, and coated surfaces; features electronic variable speed control and integrated dust extraction, intended for professional tradespeople.
• Tronçonneuse sans fil 355 mm - 40 V (Cordless Chainsaw) Cordless chainsaw with 355mm bar, 40V (2x20V) power, 1000W motor, automatic chain lubrication, intended for landscaping and outdoor cutting by professional users.
• Transpalette manuel 3 tonnes (Manual Pallet Truck) Manual pallet truck with 3000kg capacity, 1150mm fork length and 550mm fork width, intended for material handling in workshops and trade environments.
• Touret double meule ø200 mm - 350 W (Bench Grinder) Double-wheel bench grinder with 200mm wheel diameter, 350W motor and 2950 rpm, for grinding and sharpening in metalwork and woodworking workshops.
• Scie à onglet radiale ø 210 mm - 1500 W (Radial Mitre Saw) Radial mitre saw for ripping and cross-cutting of wood, wood derivatives, and plastic with a 1500W motor, 210mm blade and 5000 rpm, intended for professional carpenters.
• Scie à ruban 230 mm - 350 W (Band Saw) Band saw with 230mm cutting capacity and 350W motor, designed for woodworking and light metal cutting in workshop settings.
• Perceuse d'établi 13 mm - 350 W (Bench Drill Press) Bench drill press for drilling wood, plastic and metal at small diameters, with 350W motor, 13mm capacity, 5 speeds and a 45° tilting table, for professional workshop use.
• Ponceuse à bande 100x610 mm - 1200 W (Belt Sander) 1200W belt sander with 100x610mm belt running at 500 m/min, for material-removal and surface-finishing tasks in workshops.
• Ponceuse mur et plafond 225 mm (Wall and Ceiling Sander) Wall and ceiling sander with 225mm pad, 550W motor, 1540mm arm length and integrated dust-extraction, aimed at interior fit-out and finishing trades.
• Défonceuse ø 8-12 mm - 2000 W (Router) Woodworking router with 2000W motor, 8-12mm collet, variable speed 12000-22000 rpm and 0-50mm depth adjustment, for professional carpentry and CNC work.
• Débroussailleuse thermique 52 cm³ (Petrol Brushcutter) 52cc 2-stroke petrol brushcutter with 1450W output, max 7500 rpm and 430mm nylon cutting diameter, intended for outdoor landscaping and clearing work.
• Perceuse-visseuse sans fil 10 mm - 20 V Li-ion (Cordless Drill/Driver) Cordless 20V Li-ion drill/driver with 1.5Ah battery, 10mm automatic chuck and 30Nm maximum torque, part of the FIXTEC 20V cordless platform for professional trades.
• Perceuse-visseuse à percussion sans fil 13 mm - 20 V (Cordless Percussion Drill) 20V cordless percussion drill with 13mm chuck, 55Nm torque and dual speed/impact ranges, intended for masonry and construction drilling.
• Visseuse à choc sans fil 230 Nm - 20 V (Cordless Impact Wrench) Cordless 20V impact wrench delivering 230Nm maximum torque with 1/4" hex chuck and 4 speed/impact settings, intended for automotive and construction fastening tasks.
• Vibreur à carrelage sans fil 20 V (Cordless Tile Vibrator) Cordless 20V tile vibrator with 135mm suction cup, 12 vibration speeds (3000-8000 rpm) and up to 60kg traction force, for tile-laying professionals.
• Scie oscillante sans fil 20 V (Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool) 20V cordless oscillating multi-tool with universal blade holder, 10000-17000 oscillations/min and 3° oscillation angle, for cut-out, sanding and scraping tasks across trades.
• Aspirateur souffleur eau et poussière sans fil 12 L - 20 V (Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum) Cordless 20V wet/dry vacuum and blower with 12L tank capacity and 10-16 kPa suction, for jobsite dust and liquid extraction.
• Affleureuse sans fil ø 6 mm - 20 V (Cordless Trimmer) Cordless 20V laminate/edge trimmer with 6mm collet, 5-speed range of 12000-28000 rpm and 0-24mm depth adjustment, for carpentry and fit-out trimming work.
• Chargeur rapide double pour batterie 20 V Li-ion (Dual Fast Charger) Dual-slot fast charger for the FIXTEC/Leman 20V Li-ion battery platform, delivering 24A charge current and about a 2-hour full-charge time for a 4.0Ah battery.
• Coupe-carreau manuel 600 mm (Manual Tile Cutter) Manual tile cutter with 600mm cutting length and 12mm max thickness, carbide scoring wheel, intended for tilers and renovation trades.
• Coffret de 12 tournevis isolés électricien (12-piece Insulated Screwdriver Set) Set of 12 screwdrivers rated to 1000V insulation for electrical work, sold to professional electricians and maintenance trades.
• Lames scie circulaire (Circular Saw Blades) Circular saw blades for wood and derived-material cutting, sold as consumables to professional carpenters and woodworkers.
• Lames scie sauteuse / sabre (Jigsaw and Sabre Saw Blades) Jigsaw and sabre saw blades for various cutting applications in wood, metal and plastics, sold as consumables to professional trades.
• Lames scie ruban (Band Saw Blades) Band saw blades in rolls and pre-cut lengths for woodworking and light metalworking band saws, sold to workshops and professional users.
• Mèches de défonceuse (Router Bits) Router bits in cartridge-tipped and monobloc variants for hand routers and CNC routers, sold to woodworkers and fit-out trades.
• Outils de toupie / c.n.c. (Spindle / CNC Tooling) Spindle-moulder and CNC tooling line including numerical tooling, 30mm and 50mm boring tools, and profiled knives for industrial woodworking.
• Fers / plaquettes (Planer Knives and Carbide Inserts) Planer and thicknesser replacement knives and carbide inserts for wood-processing machines, sold as consumables to workshops and resharpening service providers.
• Mortaisage (Mortising Tools) Mortising chains and chisels for cutting mortise-and-tenon joints, sold to structural and finish carpenters.
• Tournage / ciseaux bois (Wood Turning and Wood Chisels) Wood-turning tools and wood chisels for lathe operations, sold to wood turners and fine carpentry specialists.
• Outils diamantés (Diamond Tools) Diamond discs, plates and crown bits for drilling and cutting concrete, masonry and stone, sold to construction trades.
• Disques à tronçonner (Cutting Discs) Cutting discs for angle grinders used on metal and construction materials, sold to metalworkers, masons and general construction trades.
• Disques lamelles / meules (Flap Discs and Grinding Wheels) Flap discs and grinding wheels including semi-rigid and vitrified variants, for metal surface preparation and grinding on angle grinders.
• Brosses (Brushes) Machine and hand brushes for surface preparation, deburring and cleaning in metalworking and construction.
• Abrasifs (Abrasives) Abrasive sheets, rolls and discs for machine and hand sanding, sold for workshop and jobsite surface-finishing applications.
• Trépans (Core Drills) Core drills and accessories for large-diameter hole drilling in masonry, concrete and stone, sold to construction trades.
• Perçage (Drill Bits) Drill bits and drill bit sets for metal, wood and masonry drilling, sold to professional tradespeople.
• Vissage (Screwdriving Bits) Screwdriving bits and bit sets for use with drills and impact drivers, sold as consumables to construction and fit-out trades.
• Serrage (Clamping Tools) Clamps, props and workshop clamping aids for holding workpieces during cutting, gluing and assembly, sold to carpenters and construction trades.
• Aftermarket Services (commissioning, sharpening, repair, merchandising design) After-sales services comprising on-site assembly and commissioning of selected machines, sharpening and repair of tools, and reseller merchandising design and installation support, sold as a bundled service to professional buyers and dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity of over 10,000 m² with 12,000 references in stock
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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 minor.

• AFEBminorOthersAFEB is a French professional association in the tools/supplies sector. Leman is a member of AFEB.
• EVOLISminorOthersEVOLIS is a French professional organization for the tool/machine sector. Leman is a member of EVOLIS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bahco: Swedish professional cutting tool and hand tool brand (owned by Snap-on). Directly comparable to Leman in saw blades, band saw blades, files, and hand tools sold to metalworking, woodworking, and construction professionals across Europe.
• Berner Group: German-headquartered B2B direct distributor of tools, consumables, and chemicals to professional trades in construction, metalwork, and automotive. Comparable to Leman as a multi-trade European tool and consumables distributor with overlapping customer profiles.
• Facom: French-headquartered professional hand tool and cutting tool brand (owned by Stanley Black & Decker). Directly comparable to Leman given overlapping French professional trade customer base, hand tool and saw blade product overlap, and B2B distribution model.
• Metabo: German manufacturer of professional power tools for metalworking, woodworking, and construction (now part of Hikoki). Directly comparable to Leman across angle grinders, drills, saws, and abrasive consumables sold to trade professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global supplier of tools, consumables, and services for the construction industry. Overlaps with Leman in construction power tools, drilling/cutting consumables, and professional trade customer base across Europe.
• Makita: Japan-based global power tool manufacturer with a strong cordless platform and European professional trade footprint. Overlaps with Leman's cordless drill, impact driver, mitre saw, sander, and outdoor equipment product lines.
• Festool: German premium power tool brand specializing in woodworking, carpentry, and paint finishing systems. Comparable to Leman in high-end mitre saws, routers, sanders, and dust extraction sold to professional carpentry and fit-out trades.
• Würth: Global market leader in professional tools, fasteners, and consumables distribution. Comparable to Leman as a B2B distributor to professional trades (carpentry, construction, metalwork) with a multi-country European footprint and broad product catalog.
• Bosch Power Tools: Division of Robert Bosch supplying professional and DIY power tools, accessories, and measuring tools. Comparable to Leman's power tool and consumables portfolio across woodworking, metalworking, and construction trade segments.
• Stanley Black & Decker: US-listed global tool and outdoor equipment major owning brands like DeWalt, Stanley, Facom, and Bahco. Comparable to Leman across hand tools, saw blades, power tools, and outdoor equipment; competes in the same French/European trade channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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