BONNIN

What BONNIN does

SARL Bonnin is a third-generation, family-owned home comfort and renovation installer headquartered in Tassenières, Jura, France, operating continuously since 1950 under the founding Bonnin family (currently led by Jean-Pierre Bonnin). The company delivers design-and-build services across eight trades: heating (heat pumps, boilers, solar thermal), reversible air conditioning, photovoltaic solar with battery storage, turnkey bathrooms, custom kitchens, fitted wardrobes and glass partitions, wood/pellet stoves and fireplaces, and swimming pools. Its technology stack is integration rather than proprietary: it installs certified OEM equipment from Viessmann, Hitachi, Daikin, DualSun, Ökofen, Windhager, Seguin, Palazzetti, and others, with a notable emphasis on DualSun DUO hybrid PV-thermal panels and Hitachi Triple C combined heating/cooling/hot-water units.

BONNIN operates through two showroom locations (Tassenières headquarters and Champagnole) plus an 800 m² storage warehouse, supported by 33 qualified collaborators. Its go-to-market is regional field sales targeting residential homeowners (primary) and local professionals (secondary) across Jura, Bresse, Doubs and Côte-d'Or, with on-site consultation, a single dedicated project interlocutor, and in-house installation teams. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time installation project fees, with a recurring after-sales service stream (six-day-a-week coverage) for maintenance, spare parts, and warranty work on heat pumps and bathrooms. Pricing is bespoke per quote and not publicly disclosed.

The company's competitive position rests on a comprehensive set of certifications — RGE, Qualibat, Qualipac, QualiPV, Qualisol, Qualibois (eau and air), and Handibat — which are prerequisites for customer access to French government energy-transition subsidies, combined with 75+ years of regional brand equity and a multi-trade single-point-of-contact delivery model. Distribution is showroom-anchored and word-of-mouth-driven, with no disclosed digital or e-commerce channel and no external capital raised.

Name

BONNIN

Legal name

SARL BONNIN

Website

https://bonnin39.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BONNIN is a third-generation French family installer in the Jura region, delivering certified heating, cooling, photovoltaic, bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, and pool installation services to residential and professional customers across four departments since 1950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home comfort and renovation installation services

NAICS

Repair and Maintenance (811), Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811411)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

New Construction HVAC Rough-In & Final Set (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAOAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF), Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service (HSAOACAE)

Keywords

• Home heating installation
• Heat pump installation
• Photovoltaic solar installation
• Bathroom renovation services
• HVAC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tassenières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Installation services (heating, cooling, solar, interior fit-out): Bonnin generates revenue primarily through installation and fitting services for home comfort systems and interior renovation projects. Services span heating systems, air conditioning, photovoltaic installations, bathrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, fireplaces, and pools. Revenue is project-based, driven by per-installation fees with a single point of contact from conception through completion.
2. After-sales service and maintenance: The company provides ongoing after-sales service (available 6 days per week for bathroom installations, 6 days per week for heat pump customers) generating recurring service revenue for repairs, maintenance, and spare parts replacement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BONNIN installs and services home comfort systems across heating (heat pumps, boilers, solar thermal), air conditioning, photovoltaic solar energy with battery storage, and interior fit-out (bathrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, fireplaces, pools) for residential customers and select professionals in eastern France. The company delivers end-to-end project execution from design through installation using its own qualified teams, backed by RGE and Qualibat certifications enabling customers to access French government subsidies. After-sales service and maintenance are provided by in-house teams available six days per week.

Product overview

Établissement Bonnin is a family-owned home comfort and renovation company operating since 1950, offering a diversified portfolio of services organized around eight core areas: heating (all energy types including heat pumps, boilers, solar thermal), reversible air conditioning, photovoltaic solar energy with battery storage, turnkey bathrooms, custom kitchens, custom closets and glass partitions, stoves/fireplaces, and pools/spas. The company serves residential and professional clients across the Jura region through its showrooms in Tassenières and Champagnole, positioning itself as a single point of contact for complete habitat comfort projects. Its heating portfolio includes specialized product lines such as air/water heat pumps (PAC Air/Eau), ground/water heat pumps (PAC Eau/Eau), hybrid oil/gas heat pumps, pellet boilers, wood boilers, gas condensing boilers, forced air systems, and solar thermal solutions, all installed in coordination with manufacturer partners including Viessmann, Hitachi, Ökofen, Windhager, and Daikin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heating installation (all energy types) Turnkey installation of complete heating solutions including heat pumps (air/water, water/water, hybrid oil/gas), wood and pellet boilers, gas condensing boilers, oil boilers, forced air systems, and solar thermal for heating and hot water production, delivered for residential and professional customers across Jura, Bresse, Doubs, and Côte-d'Or.
• Reversible air conditioning installation Installation of reversible air conditioning systems using DC Inverter technology for year-round comfort, including wall-mounted, console, cassette, and ducted units, multi-split systems, and the Hitachi Triple C solution combining cooling, heating, and domestic hot water in a single outdoor unit.
• Photovoltaic solar installation Installation of solar photovoltaic panels with battery storage solutions for residential energy independence, featuring DualSun DUO hybrid panels that combine photovoltaic electricity generation with solar thermal hot water production, with guaranteed 85% minimum yield over 25 years and up to 30-year panel warranties.
• Turnkey bathroom installation Complete turnkey bathroom installation covering plumbing, electrical work, tiling, partitioning, and sanitary equipment (showers, bathtubs, toilets, furniture, fixtures), backed by 5-year warranty on parts, labor, and travel, with Handibat accessibility adaptation capability.
• Custom kitchen installation Custom kitchen design and installation including personalized conception, plumbing, electrical work, tiling, and complete appliance installation with 3D planning, based on a showroom display range added in 1988.
• Custom wardrobe and glass partition installation Made-to-measure wardrobe and dressing installations (with Domelia) plus custom glass partition (verrière) installations (with PIXPANO) for contemporary interior design.
• Stove, fireplace, and cooker installation Installation of wood and pellet stoves, fireplaces, and cookers including custom fireplace creation, insert replacement, and chimney duct renovation, featuring brands such as Palazzetti and Seguin.
• Pool and spa construction Monobloc polyester pool construction and installation delivered through France Piscines Composites partnership, including mini-pools for compact spaces, pool enclosures and covers (Abrisud), with up to 25-year structural warranty.
• After-sales service and maintenance Ongoing after-sales service, repairs, maintenance, and spare parts replacement handled by BONNIN's own qualified service teams, available six days per week for bathroom and heat pump customers, generating recurring service revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% energy savings for domestic hot water with properly sized heat pump installations
• +8 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• France Piscines CompositescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBonnin partners with France Piscines Composites to install monolithic polyester pools, leveraging their industrial manufacturing process for robust, watertight, and quickly installed pool shells.
• DualSuncoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs DualSun DUO hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panels that combine electricity generation and solar water heating in a single panel, increasing energy yield per surface area.
• KinedocoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin partners with Kinedo for bathroom equipment including shower trays, walls, and cubicles as part of its complete bathroom installation service.
• Ambiance BaincoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin sources bathroom fixtures and furniture from Ambiance Bain, a recognized French manufacturer of bathroom solutions.
• SanijuracoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Sanijura bathroom products, including shower enclosures and glass partitions, backed by a 5-year warranty.
• Hitachi (climatisation)coreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Hitachi air conditioning and heat pump systems, including the exclusive Triple C solution combining cooling, heating, and domestic hot water in one outdoor unit.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Daikin multi-split air conditioning and reversible heat pump systems, offering high energy efficiency ratings (A++ to A+++) and independent room-by-room control.
• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Viessmann heat pumps and gas condensing boilers, benefiting from up to 10-year warranties on selected products.
• Seguin (Cheminees Seguin)coreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Seguin fireplaces and inserts, a recognized French fireplace manufacturer known for quality construction and safety.
• PalazzetticoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Palazzetti heating appliances including stoves and fireplaces, a European manufacturer combining aesthetic design with heating performance.
• ÖkofencoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Ökofen pellet boilers (Pellematic series), known for high efficiency, automatic operation, and compact design, including options for textile silos providing up to one year of autonomy.
• WindhagercoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Windhager pellet boilers as an alternative premium brand, complementing its Ökofen offering for customers seeking German-engineered heating solutions.
• Viessmann (Solaire)coreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Viessmann solar thermal systems (Vitosol CESI) featuring ThermProtect technology that prevents overheating and extends sensor lifespan.
• ArkteoscoreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Arkteos ground-source heat pumps (PAC eau/eau) that exploit stable geothermal energy from the ground or water table for consistent high-efficiency heating.
• Ökofen (Air pulsé)coreTechnology or IntegrationBonnin installs Ökofen pellet air-forced heating systems for buildings without hydraulic networks, providing rapid and homogeneous heat distribution.
• SolihaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoliha is a social housing improvement organization with which Bonnin partners to assist customers in preparing subsidy dossiers for heating, bathroom, and air conditioning projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cedeo: Saint-Gobain distribution brand for plumbing, heating, and sanitary equipment to professional installers in France. Operates a different business model (wholesale distribution to installers) but is comparable as a Saint-Gobain-anchored channel serving the same residential heating/plumbing renovation market as Bonnin.
• Point.P: Saint-Gobain retail distribution brand for building materials, sanitary, heating, and renewable energy products to both professionals and individuals. Comparable as a distribution and installation-adjacent channel serving the same French residential heating and renovation market as Bonnin, with national footprint.
• Spie France: Large multi-technical services group in France covering electrical, HVAC, and energy efficiency for commercial and residential buildings. Overlaps with Bonnin's professional/tertiary segment (commercial heating, AC, energy installations) but at enterprise scale and as part of a multi-service technical services portfolio.
• Engie Home Services: National home heating, cooling, and plumbing services arm of Engie, with broad geographic coverage across France. Overlaps directly with Bonnin's residential heating, heat-pump, and boiler service offering, but at much larger scale and as part of a multi-energy utility portfolio.
• HomeServe France (Proxiserve): Large national provider of home repair, maintenance, and installation services with a subscription/contract model. Comparable to Bonnin's recurring after-sales service and residential HVAC/plumbing maintenance offering, though it serves a broader national territory.
• Atlantic: Major French HVAC manufacturer (heat pumps, boilers, AC, water heaters) with an installer-partner network. While Atlantic is primarily a manufacturer rather than an installer, it sits in the same residential heat-pump and boiler value chain that Bonnin serves and is one of the brands whose equipment Bonnin installs in adjacent regions.
• EDF Home Services: Residential heating, cooling, and home energy services arm of EDF offering installation, maintenance, and repair across France. Directly comparable to Bonnin's residential heating, heat-pump, and after-sales service offering, with the significant advantage of national scale and the EDF parent brand.

Direct peers

• illico travaux: National French network of local renovation project managers connecting homeowners with vetted contractors across multiple trades. Comparable to Bonnin's single-interlocutor model for multi-trade residential renovation, but operates as a broker/aggregator rather than an installer of record.
• Camif Habitat: French home renovation brand managing end-to-end residential projects (bathroom, kitchen, energy, extension) through a local partner network. Directly comparable to Bonnin in terms of single-point-of-contact multi-trade residential renovation targeting, with national brand reach versus Bonnin's regional footprint.
• Avenir Rénovations: National home renovation network in France offering multi-trade project management (heating, bathroom, insulation, energy) for residential customers. Closely comparable to Bonnin's multi-trade single-interlocutor renovation model, with the key difference of operating a franchised national network rather than a single regional owner-operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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