CPER-BENIN

What CPER-BENIN does

CPER-BENIN (Comptoir Professionnel d'Électricité et Réseau) is a privately held electrical equipment distribution company headquartered in Cotonou, Benin, founded in 2017. It operates as the exclusive authorized distributor of Legrand products in Benin, the only company in the country to distribute Legrand without mixing competing manufacturers. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio organized into five product categories: cables/conduits/pathways, lighting, switchgear/protection, VDI/IT cabling/networking, and hardware/fixing/tools. While Legrand is the flagship brand, CPER also carries complementary brands including Schneider, Philips, Nexans, and Hager.

The company serves two primary customer segments, residential and tertiary/commercial, through a multi-agency distribution model with physical showrooms across Benin. Its go-to-market relies on direct customer engagement, technical consultation for project conception to implementation, and periodic training programs for installers and specifiers. A partnership with CGE Distribution (France's largest electrical distributor with 172 agencies) provides technical expertise, stock backup, and advisory support, while a DHL partnership enables express fulfillment for out-of-stock items.

CPER's revenue model is hardware sales with margins derived from product distribution. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates with a lean team of approximately 5 employees. No funding rounds, institutional investment, or public listing are evidenced. The company has launched a mobile application and maintains an online product catalog with stock availability indicators, but its operations remain fundamentally grounded in physical distribution within a single geographic market.

Name

CPER-BENIN

Legal name

Comptoir Professionnel d'Électricité et Réseau (CPER)

Website

https://cperbenin.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPER-BENIN is an exclusive Legrand electrical products distributor in Benin, serving residential and commercial customers through multiple agencies and showrooms with complementary brands like Schneider, Philips, and Nexans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDABAKAA

Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Data Center Power, Cooling & Physical Infrastructure

Keywords

• Electrical equipment distribution
• Legrand products Benin
• Cable and conduit supply
• Lighting and switchgear
• VDI networking equipment

Headquarters

HQ country

Benin

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Material Distribution: CPER distributes Legrand electrical products including cables, conduits, lighting, switchgear, VDI/networking equipment, and hardware/fixing tools to residential and tertiary markets in Benin. Revenue is generated through product sales with products acquired through official Legrand channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CPER distributes Legrand electrical products including cables, conduits, lighting, switchgear, VDI/networking equipment, and hardware/fixing tools to residential and tertiary markets in Benin. The company operates as the exclusive Legrand partner in Benin, sourcing products through official channels and supplying them via its network of agencies and showrooms.

Product overview

CPER-BENIN (Comptoir Professionnel d'Électricité et Réseau) is an official Legrand distribution partner operating in Benin. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of electrical equipment organized into five main product categories: (1) Câbles, Conduits & Cheminements covering cables, conduits, and cable pathways; (2) Éclairage encompassing lighting fixtures, decorative lighting, indoor/outdoor lighting, and light sources; (3) Appareillage & Protections including switches, protection devices, building accessories, industrial equipment, terminal equipment, automation, distribution cabinets, and residential protection; (4) VDI, Câblage & Réseaux Informatiques providing IT cabling, server racks, connectivity solutions, active network equipment, measurement tools, UPS systems, and fiber optic products; and (5) Quincaillerie, Fixation & Outillage offering hardware, fixing solutions, tools, measuring devices, batteries, and safety equipment. Products are sourced primarily from Legrand and other major electrical brands including Schneider, Philips, Nexans, Hager, and many others. The company serves both residential and tertiary/industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Câbles, Conduits & Cheminements (Cables, Conduits & Pathways)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCPER is the official authorized partner and representative of Legrand in Benin. As the only exclusive Legrand distributor in Benin, CPER distributes the complete range of Legrand products acquired through official channels, ensuring original, quality products meeting strict safety standards.
• CGE Distribution (CGED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGED is the number one electrical material distributor in France with 172 agencies. As CPER's main technical partner, CGED provides stock availability, expertise, follow-up, training, and advisory support. This partnership enables CPER to offer comprehensive technical support and product availability.
• DHLminorOthersCPER partners with DHL for express order fulfillment of products not available in stock, ensuring customer satisfaction for urgent requirements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar: North American electrical, communications, and data networking products distributor serving contractors, industrial, and commercial customers. Same distribution business model with focus on electrical infrastructure and VDI products.
• Rexel: Global leader in electrical, lighting, security, and energy management product distribution. Comparable to CPER as a multi-brand electrical equipment distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial installers.
• CGE Distribution (CGED): France's #1 electrical material distributor with 172 agencies. Although CPER's technical partner rather than direct competitor, CGED operates the same exclusive-distributor-plus-agency model for Legrand and similar brands that CPER replicates in Benin.
• Würth: Global leader in fasteners, tools, hardware, and electrical supplies distribution with a dense agency network. Comparable in model as a multi-category technical distributor serving installers and trade professionals.
• CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors): US wholesale electrical distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial contractors. Comparable multi-brand distribution model with strong focus on installer relationships and technical support.
• Sonepar: World's largest B2B electrical distributor with family-owned ownership and global agency network. Directly comparable in business model to CPER, including partnerships with Legrand, Schneider, and other major brands.
• City Electric Supply: Family-owned electrical distributor with global footprint including Africa locations. Comparable model of multi-brand electrical equipment distribution serving contractors and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Bonanza Electric: Independent electrical equipment distributor serving construction and industrial customers. Comparable as a smaller, multi-brand distributor competing against global incumbents in regional markets.
• Edens Equipements: Emerging distributor of electrical equipment and household appliances serving West and Central African markets. Comparable to CPER as a regional specialty distributor leveraging agency presence and installer-focused technical support.

Regional players

• Rexel Senegal: Rexel's West African subsidiaries represent the closest regional comparable to CPER: a multi-brand electrical distributor serving residential and tertiary markets from a regional scale. Smaller and less exclusive than CPER's Legrand-only model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cper-benin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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