What Clot does

CAILLOT (legal name: Société CAILLOT) is a French privately-held B2B electrical equipment distributor headquartered at 11 rue Jules Verne, Clermont-Ferrand, with a registered SAS share capital of €2,450,000 and a headcount of 51-100 employees. The company distributes major global electrical brands including Legrand, Schneider, Hager, Philips, Sylvania, and Makita across more than 10 product categories — wires and cables, conduits and routing, energy distribution, building automation, lighting, household appliances, HVAC, tools and installation accessories, industrial products, and security and communication. Founded in 1927, CAILLOT serves electrical installers, electricians, tradespeople, and professional businesses primarily in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where it is described as an "essential player" in professional electrical distribution.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid sales-led model combining 8 physical branch agencies with an account-based e-commerce platform (oe.caillot.fr) that supports catalog browsing, stock-availability checking, online ordering, and credit-card invoice payment. Pricing is reserved for registered account holders, with all listed prices ex-VAT, indicating a B2B relationship-driven commercial motion rather than a consumer self-serve model. Beyond product distribution, CAILLOT offers value-added services including training, warranties and after-sales support, and installation services. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across professional installers, professional businesses, and a smaller individual consumer base addressed through a consumer-electronics category and a sub-brand ("La boutique de Marcel"). The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A history.

Name

Clot

Legal name

Société CAILLOT

Website

https://caillot.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CAILLOT is a French B2B electrical equipment distributor based in Clermont-Ferrand, serving electrical installers, tradespeople, and professional businesses across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region through 8 branch agencies and an account-based e-commerce platform distributing major global brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telecommunications & Fiber Duct/Conduit Systems (IMANADAD), Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

Keywords

• Electrical equipment distribution
• Professional electrical supplies
• Wiring and cables
• Lighting and HVAC distribution
• Industrial electrical products

Headquarters

HQ city

Clermont-ferrand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: CAILLOT generates revenue primarily through the sale of electrical equipment and materials to professional customers. Products are sold at listed prices exclusive of VAT, with pricing reserved for account holders. The company also offers related services including installations, training, warranties, and after-sales service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clot (operating as CAILLOT) distributes a comprehensive range of professional electrical equipment and materials including wires and cables, conduits, energy distribution systems, building automation, lighting, household appliances, HVAC products (air conditioners, radiators), tools, and industrial electrical products. The company serves professional installers, electricians, and businesses through 8 branch agencies and an e-commerce platform in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, distributing major global brands such as Legrand, Schneider, Hager, Philips, Sylvania, Atlantic, Thermor, and Makita.

Product overview

CAILLOT operates a professional electrical equipment distribution business in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, offering a comprehensive e-commerce platform alongside physical agency services. The company distributes major global brands of electrical equipment including Legrand, Schneider, Hager, Philips, Sylvania, and Makita. The product portfolio spans wires and cables, conduits and routing systems, energy distribution and management, building equipment and automation, lighting solutions, household appliances, HVAC systems, tools and installation accessories, and industrial products. Services include home/jobsite delivery and click-and-collect from their 8 agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Electrical Equipment Distribution (CAILLOT Online Shop) E-commerce and in-branch distribution of a comprehensive range of professional electrical equipment, including wires and cables, conduits, energy distribution, building equipment, lighting, HVAC, tools, and industrial products, for professional installers, electricians, and businesses.
• Wires and Cables (Fils et câbles)
• Conduits and Routing Systems (Conduits et cheminements)
• Energy Distribution and Management (Distribution et gestion de l'énergie)
• Building Equipment and Control (Appareillage et contrôle du bâtiment)
• Lighting Solutions (Eclairage)
• Household Appliances and Consumer Electronics (Electroménager et grand public)
• HVAC: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation (Chauffage, clim et ventilation)
• Tools and Installation Accessories (Outillage et accessoires d'installation)
• Industrial Electrical Products (Produits industriels)
• Security and Communication (Sécurité et communication)
• Click-and-Collect Pickup Service
• Home and Jobsite Delivery Service

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Manutan: French B2B catalog and e-commerce distributor of professional supplies and equipment to businesses and public-sector buyers. Comparable multi-product professional distribution model with a digital-first catalogue approach.
• BigMat France: Independent French network of construction-materials distributors serving building professionals. Complementary adjacent player with partial overlap in industrial electrical supplies for the construction-trade customer base.

Direct peers

• YESSS Électrique: French electrical distribution network under Sonepar serving professional installers and industrial clients. Closely comparable in trade-channel electrical product distribution with multi-brand portfolio spanning lighting, cabling, and HVAC.
• Sonepar: World leader in B2B electrical distribution with strong French presence, family-owned. Closely comparable multi-brand professional distribution business model serving electrical installers, contractors, and industrial accounts through national branch networks.
• Rexel: Global leader in B2B electrical distribution, headquartered in Paris. Directly comparable as a multi-brand professional electrical distributor with a hybrid physical-branch and digital platform model serving installers and industrial customers across Europe.
• Würth France: French subsidiary of the Würth Group, one of Europe's largest B2B distributors of professional tools, fasteners, and consumables. Comparable in multi-channel B2B professional supply distribution model with both branch network and digital ordering for tradespeople.
• CGED (Compagnie Générale Équipement et Distribution): French distributor of electrical equipment, lighting, and HVAC products to professional installers. Comparable multi-product multi-brand portfolio targeting the same trade-customer segments as CAILLOT.
• CEF (Comptoir Electrique Français): French national network of electrical equipment distribution with hundreds of agencies serving trade installers. Matches CAILLOT's profile in trade-channel multi-brand electrical distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Brico Dépôt: French home improvement chain (Kingfisher group) with broad retail footprint. Overlaps with CAILLOT in lighting, wiring accessories, and consumer-grade electrical products, but channels predominantly retail rather than trade.
• Leroy Merlin France: Major French DIY and home improvement retailer (Adeo group). Broader scope than CAILLOT but overlaps materially in lighting, HVAC, electrical accessories, and tools targeted at the consumer and prosumer end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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