AD Poids Lourds CENTRE OUEST

What AD Poids Lourds CENTRE OUEST does

AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest is a regional operating entity of the Autodistribution network, specialising in multi-brand distribution of spare parts, tooling, and equipment for heavy goods vehicles (camions porteurs, tractors, remorques), light commercial vehicles, coaches, and buses across central-western and Val de Loire France. The company operates 13 physical points of sale (Chambray les Tours, Champniers, Chasseneuil du Poitou, Fosse, Le Mans, Les Gonds, Limoges, Montguyon, Montmorillon, Ormes, Saint-Doulchard) with logistics delivering up to four times daily, distributing over one million automotive references from more than 100 supplier brands alongside its own Isotech and Digiparts ranges. Its core technology stack comprises Truckissimo, a proprietary B2B portal with 3D vehicle navigation for parts identification, real-time availability and pricing, and fleet inventory tracking, layered on InfotechPL, a multi-brand technical database covering heavy vehicle maintenance and repair information, and Autossimo for real-time ordering. Autossimo is the network's real-time online ordering platform for spare parts. The company serves professional transport operators and fleet managers as primary customers, with secondary segments in coach and bus operators and specialised vehicle categories. Revenue is generated through four streams: transactional parts distribution (multi-brand catalogue and own-brand), workshop services including forfaitized maintenance packages and kilometric contracts, regulated compliance activities (tachograph verification, speed limiter checks, eco-tax equipment via TelePass), and recurring fleet management subscriptions with parc tracking and monthly invoicing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B distributor serving professional transport operators.

Name

AD Poids Lourds CENTRE OUEST

Legal name

Autodistribution

Website

https://ad-poidslourds-val-de-loire-pl.autodistribution.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest distributes multi-brand heavy vehicle parts and provides workshop, regulated compliance, and fleet management services across 13 locations in central-western France, serving professional transport operators and fleet managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcueil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts, Outillage and Equipment Distribution: Multi-brand spare parts distribution for heavy industrial vehicles (trucks, tractors, trailers, VUL, coaches and buses). Catalogue includes braking, suspension, tyres, clutch, engine, filtration, thermal, exhaust, lighting, bodywork, cab equipment, tachograph, hydraulic and workshop tooling. Over 100 supplier brands referenced. Logistics ensures immediate availability or delivery within 48 hours.
2. Workshop Services: Forfait/forfaitized maintenance packages covering periodic servicing, oil changes, braking, tyre, ABS/EBS/ECAS diagnostics, engine/transmission, electrical, hydraulic equipment, cab, bodywork/painting, and technical inspection preparation for all industrial vehicle types.
3. Regulated Activities (Chronotachygraphes and Speed Limiters): Regulatory compliance activities including chronotachygraphe inspection (every 2 years), speed limiter annual verification, and eco-tax (Ecotaxe Poids Lourds) equipment via TelePass partnership. These are mandated regulatory services for heavy vehicle operators.
4. Fleet Management Follow-up Services: Parc tracking: fleet inventory, control alerts, technical follow-up, cost management, incident management. Kilometric contracts: service provision based on contracts with monthly invoicing per vehicle distance, including revision and recall services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest is a regional distributor of multi-brand heavy goods vehicle (pl) parts and operator of a network of 13 service points across the Centre Ouest / Val de Loire region of France. The company provides parts from more than 100 supplier brands alongside its own Isotech and Digiparts labels, combined with workshop maintenance, repair, regulatory compliance (tachograph and speed limiter), 24/7 roadside assistance and fleet support services aimed at professional transport operators, fleet managers and coach/bus operators.

Product overview

AD Poids Lourds CENTRE OUEST is a regional distributor within the Autodistribution network, specializing in heavy goods vehicle (poids lourds) parts, tools, equipment, and workshop services across central-western France. The core offering combines physical product distribution (parts, tools, workshop equipment) with workshop services (maintenance, repair, regulatory compliance) and digital platforms (Truckissimo for parts catalog/ordering, InfotechPL for technical data, Autossimo for real-time ordering). The company operates 13 points of sale and offers 24/24 breakdown assistance through TAI partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Truckissimo: Online catalog and ordering portal for truck parts
• Isotech
• Digiparts

Products and services

• Multi-brand HGV parts distribution Distribution of heavy goods vehicle parts from more than 100 supplier brands, sold to professional transport operators and fleet managers through 13 regional points of sale in Centre Ouest / Val de Loire, France.
• Isotech own-brand parts Autodistribution's proprietary multi-brand equivalent spare parts range for heavy goods vehicles, distributed alongside branded parts by AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest.
• Digiparts own-brand parts Autodistribution's proprietary parts brand covering specific heavy vehicle component categories, distributed by AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest.
• Workshop maintenance and repair services Multi-brand repair and preventive maintenance services for heavy goods vehicles, executed by qualified technicians across the 13 regional points of sale, offered under kf (forfait) multi-brand pricing contracts.
• Tachograph regulatory services Inspection, verification and regulatory handling of digital and analogue tachographs for heavy goods vehicles, ensuring compliance with driver hours and driving time regulations.
• Speed limiter (limiteur de vitesse) regulatory services Inspection, calibration and regulatory handling of speed limiters fitted to heavy goods vehicles to ensure compliance with applicable road transport regulations.
• 24/7 roadside breakdown assistance Round-the-clock breakdown assistance service for heavy goods vehicles, providing emergency repair and towing support to professional operators across the regional network.
• Truckissimo B2B portal Online B2B platform providing professional transport customers with parts catalogue access, technical information and ordering functionality.
• Autossimo ordering portal Online ordering portal enabling professional customers to place parts orders and access the network's catalogue and pricing.
• InfotechPL technical database Technical documentation database for heavy goods vehicle parts and repair procedures, used by workshop technicians and customers to identify correct parts and service operations.
• TelePass eco-tax equipment Supply and fitting of on-board eco-tax units (TelePass) used to pay highway and environmental tolls in France and compatible European countries for heavy goods vehicles.
• Vehicle technical inspection (Contrôle Technique / VGP) Periodic technical inspection services for heavy goods vehicles, supporting compliance with French regulatory inspection requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries assured up to 4 times per day
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TelePassminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2013TelePass is an authorised Télépéage (electronic toll) provider. AD Poids Lourds partners with TelePass to advise customers on eco-tax (Ecotaxe Poids Lourds) options and equip fleets with approved electronic units. The eco-tax system taxes heavy goods vehicles over 3.5t on 15,000 km of French national and departmental roads at approximately 0.12 EUR/km.
• Over 100 Supplier BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAD Poids Lourds sources products from over 100 renowned supplier brands as part of its multi-brand distribution strategy. Products include parts across all categories (braking, suspension, engine, electrical, bodywork, workshop tooling, etc.). The multi-brand approach ensures comprehensive coverage of heavy vehicle makes and models.
• Isotech (proprietary own-brand)coreOthersIsotech is the network's own-brand range including brake pads, suspension cushions, beacons and lighting for heavy vehicles. Digiparts is also referenced as a group own-brand. These brands provide a cost-competitive alternative within the network's catalogue, enriching the multi-brand offer.
• Digiparts (proprietary own-brand)coreOthersDigiparts is the group own-brand for parts and solutions, complementing the Isotech range and offering competitive quality/price positioning within the AD Poids Lourds catalogue.
• TAI (Truck Assistance International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAI (Truck Assistance International) provides the 24/24 breakdown assistance service partnered with the AD Poids Lourds network. In case of breakdown outside normal opening hours, a permanent call number ensures vehicle recovery and solutions through the customer's usual AD PL workshop. AD PL guarantees the quality of intervention of its TAI partners.
• InfotechPLcoreTechnology or IntegrationInfotechPL is a proprietary multi-brand technical database accessible via the Truckissimo platform. It is described as the most performing multi-brand database on the market, providing all technical information related to heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. Available to Truckissimo users within the AD PL network.
• ASAC (Association Stations Agrées Chronotachygraphe)coreOthersASAC represents the approved tachograph stations (604 in France) at public authorities level. AD Poids Lourds has 130 of these approved stations within the network, making it the largest network of approved tachograph stations in France.
• Autodistribution (parent company)coreOthersAutodistribution is the parent company and national distribution network to which AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest belongs. Autodistribution has a share capital of 69,679,124 euros and is registered at RCS Creteil B 962 227 351. The network includes Autodistribution.FR, AD.FR, and AutoPrimo.FR websites. Autodistribution operates multiple brands across auto and heavy vehicle distribution in France.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mister Auto: Mister Auto is a French online auto parts retailer with a broad catalogue. It is an emerging player overlapping on parts distribution model but is light-vehicle focused and lacks AD Poids Lourds' workshop, regulatory, and HGV-specialised service layers.
• Oscaro: Oscaro is a French online-only auto parts retailer focused on light vehicles. It is an emerging player in parts distribution and represents the digital competitive threat AD Poids Lourds defends against via its Truckissimo/Autossimo platforms, though its HGV coverage is limited.

Broad incumbents

• Euromaster: Euromaster is a Michelin-owned European tyre and vehicle-service network covering commercial and light vehicles. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with AD Poids Lourds on HGV service and parts but operates at greater scale and across more geographies.
• Précisium Group: Précisium is a French multi-brand automotive aftermarket distribution network of independent parts distributors and repairers. It is comparable in the multi-brand independent-distributor model but skews toward light vehicles rather than HGV-specialised distribution.

Direct peers

• Top Truck: Top Truck is a pan-European network of independent HGV and trailer parts/service partners. It competes in the same multi-brand HGV aftermarket space and shares the distributed-workshop model that AD Poids Lourds operates.
• Vulco: Vulco is a French commercial-vehicle and industrial tire/service network with owned workshops and multi-brand parts supply. It overlaps directly with AD Poids Lourds Centre Ouest on HGV parts distribution, tyre services, and B2B fleet maintenance contracts across France.
• Driver Center (Continental): Driver Center is Continental's commercial-vehicle service partner network in Europe. It is a directly comparable network model for HGV tyres, parts, and workshop services aimed at fleet operators.
• First Stop: First Stop is a European commercial-vehicle service network (Bridgestone-affiliated) offering tyre fitting, HGV parts, and fleet maintenance. It is directly comparable to AD Poids Lourds in serving professional transport operators with multi-brand HGV service and parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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