Manudax France

What Manudax France does

Manudax France SAS is a French authorized distributor of electronic components and interconnect solutions, founded in 1961 and operating as a subsidiary of the Neatech Group. The company is headquartered in Maisons-Alfort with a primary warehouse and legal address in Créteil, and sells exclusively through direct B2B technical sales rather than e-commerce. Its catalog of more than 2,000 product references is organized into five business units: time-frequency components (quartz crystals, VCXO/TCXO oscillators, MEMS), passive components (capacitors, inductors, transformers, antennas, fuses, ESD/EMI protection), connectors and cables (card-to-card, RF, circular, I/O, terminal blocks), power conversion (AC-DC and DC-DC converters, supercapacitors, thermal management), and test sockets and burn-in solutions. Manudax holds official distribution rights for more than 20 international manufacturers including Citizen, Ironwood Electronics, Amotech, KDS, SynQor, LS Materials, Eaton, Bivar, AiSHi, SiTime, Yamaichi, ODS, and Tianli, several of which date back 10-40 years. Manudax itself holds ISO 9001 and EN 9120 certifications, allowing it to channel MIL-STD, DO-160, AS9100, AEC-Q100/Q200, and EN railway-qualified products into demanding end markets.

The company sells to more than 1,300 active customers across ten or more industrial verticals: aerospace, defense and security, energy, telecommunications, medical, industrial automation, IoT/M2M, railway, automotive, and consumer electronics. Pricing is handled through personalized quotation rather than public list pricing, with multi-year service contracts that bundle safety stock management and forecast-aligned logistics. The value proposition centers on supply chain security, custom component adaptation, and technical pre-sales consultation by expert sales engineers rather than transactional resale. Distribution is exclusively domestic (France) under EXW Incoterms from the Créteil warehouse, with the company able to organize transport on the customer's behalf.

The revenue model is hardware resale at margin, augmented by technical consultation, custom design services, and supply chain management fees. Recent strategic activity through 2025 has emphasized portfolio deepening in higher-value tiers: SynQor VPX and 3kW MCOTS military converters, KDS ultra-low jitter oscillators targeting AI servers and 5G base stations, ODS IP67/IP68 industrial Ethernet connectors, and new Bivar and Amtek product families. Manudax has no public funding history, is privately held under the Neatech Group, and operates with 11-50 employees, indicating a focused, owner-managed specialist distribution business rather than a venture-backed growth platform.

Name

Manudax France

Legal name

MANUDAX France SAS

Website

https://manudax.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manudax France is a 1961-founded authorized distributor of electronic components and interconnect solutions, serving 1,300+ industrial customers across aerospace, defense, medical, telecom, automotive, and railway sectors via five product units and 20+ manufacturer franchises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maisons-alfort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Distribution: Manudax generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of electronic components and interconnect solutions sourced from a network of international certified manufacturers. As an authorized distributor, it purchases products from brand partners and resells them to industrial customers. Revenue is derived from the margin between procurement and sale prices, with contracts of official distribution formalizing the commercial relationships. The company also provides technical pre-sales consultation, custom component adaptation services, and supply chain management services that add value to the distribution model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manudax France is an authorized B2B distributor of electronic components organized into five business units: time-frequency components (quartz, oscillators, MEMS), passive components (capacitors, inductors, transformers, antennas, fuses), connectors and cables, power conversion (AC/DC and DC/DC converters, supercapacitors), and IC test/burn-in sockets. The company distributes products from 20+ certified international manufacturers including SynQor, KDS, SiTime, Citizen, AiSHi, Eaton, Ironwood, Bivar, Amotech, LS Materials, ODS, and Tianli, and provides custom component adaptation, technical pre-sales engineering, and supply chain services such as safety stock and forecast-aligned logistics.

Product overview

Manudax France is an electronic components distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into five core product categories: time-frequency components (quartz crystals, oscillators, MEMS), passive components (capacitors, inductors, transformers, antennas, fuses), connectors and cables (card-to-card, RF, circular, I/O), power conversion (AC-DC/DC-DC converters, supercapacitors), and test sockets/solutions. The company distributes products from certified manufacturer partners including SiTime (MEMS oscillators), SynQor (power converters), KDS (quartz/oscillators), Citizen (32.768kHz quartz), AiSHi (capacitors), Bivar (light pipes), Ironwood (test sockets), Amotech (antennas/varistors), Eaton, LS Materials (supercapacitors), FPE Misun (magnetic components), Tianli (terminal blocks), Y-S Electronic (cable assemblies), and ODS (waterproof connectors). Targeting aerospace, defense, energy, telecom, medical, industry, IoT, railway, and automotive sectors with official distribution contracts and technical expertise since 1961.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Time-Frequency Components (Composants temps-fréquence)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2000 product references available through a single distributor
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LS MaterialscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Manudax has been an official distributor of LS Materials since 2016. LS Materials, a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate LS Group, is a global leader in ultracapacitors (supercapacitors) delivering very high power and reliability for backup power, auxiliary supplies, emergency power, and peak power assist applications. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949.
• SynQorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Manudax has been an official distributor of SynQor since 2013. SynQor is a leading manufacturer of AC/DC and DC/DC converters with the best size/power/performance (efficiency) ratio on the market. SynQor specializes in embedded applications for rail, avionics, and military sectors, with products certified to MIL-STD, DO-160, AS9100, and EN standards. Manudax celebrated 10 years of collaboration with SynQor in 2024.
• KDS (Kyocera Display Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Manudax has been an official distributor of KDS since 2012. KDS is a world leader in quartz crystals, quartz oscillators (XO), and TCXOs. With fully automated factories, KDS serves all sectors with an AEC-Q200 catalog for quartz and AEC-Q100 catalog for oscillators. Their 32 MHz quartz and TCXO are LoRa-certified.
• AmotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Manudax has been an official distributor of Amotech since 2004. Amotech is a global leader in antennas, EMI/ESD varistors, and contact-less chargers. It is also the inventor of flexible batteries and a specialist in advanced materials (ceramics, ferrite, nano-materials). Products serve multiple demanding sectors.
• Ironwood ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1994Manudax has been an official distributor of Ironwood Electronics since 1994. Ironwood is the global leader in elastomer sockets for BGA, QFN, and QFP packages. Its GHz-series elastomer sockets are market leaders. HSIO (GRYPPER brand) provides zero-footprint IC test sockets. Ironwood probes are qualified by all major logic analyzer and RF oscilloscope manufacturers.
• CitizencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Manudax has been an official distributor of Citizen since 1985. Citizen is a key provider of 32.768 kHz quartz crystals essential for timing and synchronization systems. This is one of Manudax's longest-standing partnerships.
• EatoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEaton, founded in 1911, is a global company specializing in energy management and industrial technologies, active in more than 175 countries. Manudax distributes Eaton's range of inductors, transformers, EMI/ESD protection components, fuses, and supercapacitors. Eaton holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AEC-Q100, and TS 16949 certifications.
• BivarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBivar is a global leader in light pipes and LED illumination solutions for electronics, with over 50 years of expertise. Its patented technologies include ZeroLightBleed, Press-Fit systems, and IP54–IP68 rated versions. Manudax distributes Bivar products across 7 industrial sectors. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS 3, and REACH certifications.
• AiSHi Capacitors (Aihua Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAiSHi (Aihua Group), founded in 1985 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603989), specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and film capacitors. With over 5000 employees across multiple production sites in Sichuan, Jiangsu, Hunan, and Xinjiang, AiSHi produces tens of billions of components annually. Manudax distributes AiSHi capacitors across 9 industrial sectors.
• FPE MisunminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFPE Misun, founded in 2003 in Dongguan, China, is one of the Chinese leaders in magnetic components with over 20 years of expertise. Operating from 36,000 m² of production facilities and 4,000 m² of warehouses, FPE designs, develops, and manufactures LAN transformers, high-power transformers, SMD inductors, planar transformers, RF inductors, and high-frequency transformers. Partners include BYD, ZTE, TP-LINK, Deutsche Telekom AG, Sagemcom, Humax, and Xiaomi.
• ODS (Outdoor Solutions Electronics)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODS, founded in 2011, is a designer and manufacturer of waterproof connectors specializing in solutions for difficult and demanding environments. Operating from 10,000 m², ODS produces circular connectors (M5, M8, M12), sensor connectors, NMEA connectors, RJ45, HDMI, USB, D-SUB, and cable glands. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and NMEA 2000 certified. ODS carries USD 3 million in product liability insurance.
• Tianli Electrical MachineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTianli, founded in 1998 and based in Ningbo, China, is a major Asian manufacturer of terminal blocks and metal parts serving security, electrical power, lighting, telecommunications, power supply, automation, and renewable energy sectors. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certified.
• Y-S ElectronicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorY-S Electronic, founded in 1988, is a manufacturer specializing in cable assemblies, connectors, and PCB assemblies with approximately 700 employees across Taiwan and two factories in Dongguan, China. The company has commercial offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, South Korea, and the United States. Y-S serves industrial computing, telecommunications, medical, and automotive accessory sectors.
• SiTimecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiTime, founded in 2005, is the global leader in MEMS technology for oscillator applications. SiTime's MEMS-based oscillators and TCXOs offer significant advantages in size, power consumption, and programmability compared to traditional quartz. The company is ISO 9001 and TS 16949 certified. SiTime's programmable technology enables ultra-short production cycles.
• Amtek TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmtek Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese manufacturer of electronic components, combining industrial capacity with ISO 9001/14001/IATF 16949 certifications and R&D expertise. Manudax distributes Amtek's complete range of switches including tactile, DIP, slide, push, lever push, rotary code, and detector switches, designed for reliable PCB mounting in industrial and consumer applications.
• Yamaichi ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYamaichi Electronics is a partner referenced on the Manudax website for test and burn-in socket solutions for integrated circuits and modules. Yamaichi is a leading global specialist in IC test and burn-in sockets used in high-temperature, high-frequency, and high-power testing environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Astute Electronics: UK-based specialist electronic components distributor focused on mil/aero, defense, and high-reliability industrial customers — directly comparable to Manudax's aerospace/defense/medical vertical focus and authorized-distribution model. Similar in size and in emphasizing technical expertise over catalog breadth.
• Distrelec: European (now Datwyler-owned) electronic and industrial components distributor with strong presence in DACH and Nordic regions. Comparable to Manudax as a multi-brand franchise distributor serving industrial and automation customers, though with a more transactional/catalog-led model than Manudax's high-touch specialist motion.
• Rutronik: European (German) specialist electronic components distributor founded in 1973, with deep coverage of passives, semiconductors, connectors, storage, and embedded solutions. Closely comparable to Manudax in being a non-catalog specialist serving industrial customers with application-engineering-led sales across similar European industrial verticals.
• TTI, Inc. Specialty distributor (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway) focused on passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete semiconductor components — a near-mirror of Manudax's product mix. Operates globally with strong aerospace/defense/industrial coverage and similar franchise-authorized distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Farnell (element14): Global broad-line electronic components distributor (owned by Avnet) with deep presence in Europe. Comparable to Manudax as a multi-brand franchise distributor, but operates at vastly larger scale with a digital-first catalog and self-serve platform serving overlapping engineering buyer segments.
• Arrow Electronics: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with significant European operations, serving industrial, aerospace/defense, and automotive customers. Comparable to Manudax in vertical mix but at enormous scale and with a direct enterprise sales motion that may increasingly compete for the same strategic OEM accounts.
• Mouser Electronics: Global electronic components distributor owned by TTI's parent Berkshire Hathaway, with hundreds of thousands of SKUs and industry-leading parametric search. Competes with Manudax for the same engineering buyers in France but at vastly greater catalog breadth and digital purchasing convenience.
• Avnet: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with deep European footprint, including ownership of Farnell. Competes with Manudax across passives, connectors, and embedded solutions, particularly for enterprise accounts, and operates a global supply-chain and design-services platform.
• Digi-Key Electronics: One of the largest global electronic component distributors, with millions of SKUs and same-day shipping worldwide. Competes with Manudax for French engineering demand, particularly on standard passives and discretes, and is the canonical digital-first benchmark against which Manudax's quotation-based model is measured.
• RS Components: UK-headquartered global broad-line distributor (RS Group) serving industrial and electronics customers across Europe including France. Overlaps with Manudax in industrial and automation verticals but operates at vastly greater scale with both catalog and online purchasing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance46 records

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Funding overview

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