Dumas-Colinot

What Dumas-Colinot does

Dumas-Colinot is a French automotive spare parts, tools, and workshop equipment distributor founded in 1929 in Nevers and headquartered in Varennes-Vauzelles (Nièvre department). The company operates three physical retail locations in Varennes-Vauzelles, Decize, and Cosne-sur-Loire (the latter being the acquired Auto Comptoir subsidiary, bought in 2017), serving both professional buyers (garages, workshops, industrial enterprises) and individual consumers across the Nièvre region. Its product catalog spans automotive parts (technical components such as engines, cylinder heads, turbochargers, EGR valves, gearboxes; plus consumables like filters, brakes, batteries, oils), hand and power tools (Kraftwerk, DEWALT), workshop equipment (lifts, compressors, pressure washers, garage tools), industrial supplies (Air Liquide gases, abrasives, welding equipment, bearings, work clothing), and used commercial vehicles.

The company maintains two private label brands — TECDRIVE© (approximately 30 product families of automotive parts) and Tectools© (hand tools and workshop equipment) — positioned as quality alternatives at competitive price points. Its underlying technology stack is a conventional retail/inventory management platform with an express ordering logistics feature: parts ordered before 16:00 are delivered next morning at 09:00 without shipping charges. Dumas-Colinot is a member of the AGRA groupement (purchasing and marketing cooperative) and locally develops the PROXIMECA garage franchise network, while also belonging to the Proxivolt battery distribution network and operating the largest Air Liquide industrial gas depot in Nièvre.

Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional (unit-pricing on parts, tools, equipment, and consumables sold over-the-counter and via catalogs), supplemented by technical services (cylinder head rebuilding, transmission balancing, driveshaft repair, after-sales servicing of welding/compressor/cleaning equipment) and used commercial vehicle sales. The customer base is split between B2B (garages supplied through PROXIMECA and direct channels, industrial enterprises) and B2C (individual vehicle owners / "particuliers"). The company is a privately held Société Anonyme with share capital of €137,960, part of the broader Groupe AGRA, and has operated across five generations of family ownership.

Name

Dumas-Colinot

Legal name

DUMAS COLINOT

Website

https://dumas-colinot.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dumas-Colinot is a 1929-founded French automotive parts, tools, and workshop equipment distributor operating three retail locations in the Nièvre department, serving professional garages and individual consumers through its own TECDRIVE©/Tectools© private labels and PROXIMECA franchise supply network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Distribution and Retail

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workwear, Uniforms & Corporate Apparel Wholesale (CRAOADAF)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• Hand tools wholesale
• Workshop equipment supply
• Industrial gas distribution
• Garage franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

Varennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive parts retail: Sale of new automotive spare parts for all French and foreign vehicle brands, including technical parts (engines, cylinder heads, turbochargers, EGR valves, steering racks, AC compressors, gearboxes), braking systems, filters, spark plugs, exhausts, timing kits, water pumps, wheel bearings, wiper blades, suspension parts, clutch kits, alternators, starters, belts, radiators, headlights, and CV joints.
2. Hand tools and equipment: Distribution of Kraftwerk brand hand tools and professional/personal portable power tools, pneumatic tools, and workshop equipment including compressors, pressure washers, workshop presses, crane lifts, and vehicle lifts.
3. Industrial products and consumables: Supply of welding equipment and consumables such as welding wire, greases, various lubricants, abrasives, pneumatic fittings, industrial gases (Air Liquide depot - largest in Nièvre), bearings, work clothing, and compressed air accessories.
4. Technical services: Specialized technical services including cylinder head rebuilding, engine parts, transmission balancing, cardan/repair services, and after-sales service for welding equipment, compressors, pressure washers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, and heaters.
5. Used commercial vehicles: Sale of used utility vehicles (véhicules utilitaires d'occasion) at their locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dumas-Colinot is a regional distributor and retailer selling new automotive spare parts, technical engine parts, hand and power tools, workshop/garage equipment, and industrial supplies (welding equipment, industrial gases, abrasives, lubricants, work clothing) to professional garages and individual consumers across the Nièvre department of France. The company complements its distribution of premium third-party brands (Valeo, Luk, Mecafilter, Kraftwerk, DEWALT) with its own private-label brands TECDRIVE© and Tectools©, and provides technical services including cylinder head rebuilding, transmission balancing, driveshaft repair, and equipment after-sales service.

Product overview

Dumas-Colinot is a traditional automotive parts, tools, and workshop equipment distributor founded in 1929, operating as a platform of interconnected product categories and services. The core offering consists of: (1) Tecdrive© and Tectools© proprietary brands for automotive parts and tools respectively; (2) a comprehensive Pièces automobiles range including batteries, technical parts (engines, turbos, cylinder heads), maintenance products, and oils; (3) an Outillage division covering power tools (DEWALT), Kraftwerk hand tools, and pneumatic tools; (4) Matériels encompassing workshop equipment like high-pressure cleaners, air compressors, lift bridges, garage equipment, lifting/handling gear, heating, vacuum systems, and auto scrubbers; (5) an Industrie vertical covering industrial gases (Air Liquide), abrasives, bearings, welding equipment, and work clothing; and (6) the Auto Comptoir subsidiary acquired in 2017 offering premium branded parts and specialized services. The company also provides technical services such as cylinder head testing, driveshaft repair, dynamic balancing, and after-sales service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecdrive©: Own brand of automotive parts with approximately thirty product families including filtration, radiators, suspension parts, brake pads, distribution kits, batteries, and maintenance products
• Tectools©

Products and services

• TECDRIVE© private label automotive parts Exclusive private label automotive parts brand offering approximately 30 product families including filtration, suspension, brakes, distribution kits, batteries, and maintenance products with a competitive quality-price ratio. Sold to professional garages and individual consumers.
• Tectools© private label tools and workshop equipment Exclusive private label brand of hand tools and workshop equipment complementing the Tecdrive© automotive parts brand, for professionals and individuals.
• Automotive spare parts (Pièces automobiles) Wide range of automotive spare parts including technical parts, batteries, maintenance products, oils and liquids, distributed from premium brands (VALEO, LUK, MECAFILTER, KAYABA, RUVILLE, INA, FAG, BOSAL, NGK, CORTECO). For professional garages and individual vehicle owners.
• Technical engine parts (Pièces techniques) Technical engine parts including exchange engines, cylinder heads (new or exchange), rear axles, turbos, EGR valves, steering racks, A/C compressors, gearboxes, diesel injection pumps, particle filters, injectors, dual-mass flywheels. For professional garages performing major engine and transmission repairs.
• Hand and power tools (Outillage) Hand tools, portable electric power tools (DEWALT), Kraftwerk hand tools, and pneumatic tools for professional garages and individual consumers.
• Workshop and garage equipment (Matériels) Workshop equipment including high-pressure cleaners, air compressors, workshop presses, lift bridges, garage equipment, greasing equipment, lifting, handling, heating, vacuum cleaners, workshop furniture, auto scrubbers, and battery chargers. For professional garages and workshops.
• Welding equipment and supplies (Soudure) Welding equipment and supplies including arc welding, TIG, MIG/MAG, plasma cutting, flame welding, plus accessories (helmets, glasses, aprons, gloves, torches, pliers). For industrial buyers and professional garages.
• Air Liquide industrial gases Industrial gases distribution - largest Air Liquide depot in the Nièvre department. Products include oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, Arcal 1, and Atal 5 in cylinders from 0.5m3 to 10m3. For industrial enterprises and welding professionals.
• Battery specialist offering Battery specialist offering batteries for automobiles, boats, camping-cars, motorcycles (6V and 12V), motoculture, lifting platforms, auto scrubbers, alarms, UPS, and children's vehicles. Operates as part of the Proxivolt network.
• Oils and liquids (Huiles et liquides) Engine oils, gearbox oils, special oils, cleaning diluents, cooling liquids/window washer fluid, and brake fluids. For professional garages and individual consumers performing vehicle maintenance.
• Kraftwerk hand tools Hand tool brand distributed by Dumas-Colinot including tool sets, ratchets/sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers/bits, pliers, cutting tools, striking tools, measuring tools, drilling tools, lamps, and clothing. For professional mechanics and serious DIY users.
• Used commercial vehicles (Véhicules utilitaires d'occasion) Sale of used commercial/utility vehicles (véhicules utilitaires d'occasion) at the company locations. For businesses and individuals seeking used light commercial vehicles.
• Technical repair and after-sales services Specialized technical services including cylinder head rebuilding, transmission dynamic balancing, cardan/driveshaft repair, and after-sales service for welding equipment, compressors, pressure washers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, and heaters. For professional garages and industrial customers.
• Auto Comptoir subsidiary offering Wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in 2017 located in Cosne-sur-Loire, specializing in new automotive spare parts distribution including premium brands (VALEO, LUK, MECAFILTER), TECDIRVE brand, Kraftwerk tools, and garage equipment. Serves both professionals and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parts ordered before 16h delivered next day at 9h without shipping costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGRA GroupementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDumas-Colinot is an adherent/member of the AGRA groupement, a purchasing and marketing group for automotive parts distributors. This membership provides competitive purchasing power and brand support.
• PROXIMECAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDumas-Colinot develops locally the PROXIMECA garage franchise network. They supply parts to affiliated garages under this brand, which is part of the AGRA groupement structure.
• ProxivoltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDumas-Colinot belongs to the Proxivolt network for battery distribution, specializing in high-quality batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and industrial applications.
• Air LiquidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDumas-Colinot operates the largest Air Liquide depot in the Nièvre department, distributing industrial gases including oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, arcal 1, and atal 5 in cylinders from 0.5m3 to 10m3.
• Multiple automotive parts suppliers (Valeo, Luk, Mecafilter, Kayaba, Ruville, Ina, Fag, Bosal, NGK, Corteco)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDumas-Colinot distributes automotive parts from major premium brands including Valeo, Luk, Mecafilter, Kayaba, Ruville, Ina, Fag, Bosal, NGK, and Corteco, in addition to their own TECDRIVE private label.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• AGRA Groupement: Purchasing and marketing groupement for independent automotive parts distributors in France, of which Dumas-Colinot is a member. Comparable as the parent groupement that defines Dumas-Colinot's procurement terms, brand affiliations (PROXIMECA), and competitive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Speedy: French national chain of automotive service centers offering maintenance, tires, and repairs. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same B2C end-customer base for parts and service that Dumas-Colinot reaches through its retail stores.
• Feu Vert: French national chain of auto parts and service centers operating under the Feu Vert and Feu Vert Services brands. Comparable because it sells auto parts, accessories, and tires to both consumers and professionals across France, directly overlapping with Dumas-Colinot's retail and garage-pro supply functions.
• Alliance Automotive Group: Major European multi-brand automotive aftermarket distributor (acquired by Genuine Parts Company). Comparable because it serves independent garages, body shops, and industrial customers through a network of regional distributors, similar to Dumas-Colinot's B2B model but at significantly larger scale across France and Benelux.
• Norauto: French auto service and parts retailer, part of the Mobivia group, with hundreds of centers across France. Comparable because it combines parts retail with installation services for tires, maintenance, and repairs, targeting the same B2C and prosumer customer base that Dumas-Colinot serves.
• Würth France: French arm of the Würth Group, the global leader in fasteners, tools, and MRO supplies for trade and industry. Comparable because it sells hand tools, power tools, consumables, and workshop equipment to professional workshops and industrial buyers, overlapping with Dumas-Colinot's Outillage and Industrie categories.

Emerging players

• Mister Auto: French online auto parts retailer (part of the D'Ieteren group) selling parts, tires, and accessories. Comparable as a digital-native competitor in the same product categories with nationwide delivery, representing the omnichannel pressure on traditional regional distributors.
• Oscaro: French online-first auto parts retailer selling spare parts and accessories for all vehicle brands. Comparable because it competes for the same end customers and product categories (braking, filtration, engine parts) but through a pure e-commerce model that highlights the digital gap Dumas-Colinot faces.

Direct peers

• Précisium Group: French groupement of independent automotive parts distributors serving professionals and consumers across France. Comparable because it organizes independent distributors under a common purchasing and marketing banner, structurally similar to Dumas-Colinot's membership in the AGRA groupement.
• Auto Distribution: French group of independent auto parts distributors with a network of affiliated members across France. Comparable because it operates under the same model as Dumas-Colinot: independent regional distributors grouped under a common banner for purchasing, marketing, and franchise support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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