DISTRIPRO Réunion

What DISTRIPRO Réunion does

DISTRIPRO Réunion (legal name: DistriPro.re) is a privately held B2B distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE / EPI) headquartered in Saint-Denis, Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Founded circa 2019, the company distributes a catalog of more than 105 product references across four main categories — head protection (helmets, respiratory masks, safety glasses, hearing protection), hand protection (disposable and work gloves in nitrile, latex, PVC, Kevlar, and leather), body protection (workwear, high-visibility clothing, coveralls, extreme cold weather gear), and foot protection (safety shoes, boots, and sneakers) — plus safety harnesses for fall protection. Products are sourced from major global manufacturers including Bollé, B&C, Cepovett, and feature 3M Thinsulate insulation, with CE marking and EN/ISO certifications (EN ISO 20471, EN 407, EN 12477, EN 60903, ISO 20345) across the lineup.

The company serves eight industrial verticals: construction (BTP), logistics/services, secondary trades/artisans, general industry, petroleum/gas, agriculture/gardening, hygiene/food service, and wind energy. GTM is a hybrid B2B model combining an e-commerce storefront at distripro.re, phone-based inside sales (02 62 97 94 55), and in-store consultation available Monday to Friday, 8h-12h and 13h30-17h. Marketing relies on an educational blog covering PPE selection and CE regulatory guidance, plus organic social presence on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of PPE products at listed B2B unit prices excluding VAT (HT), with prices ranging from €0.31 for basic disposable gloves to €153.12 for extreme cold weather pants. The company maintains a small team of approximately 11 employees, with no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investors, and operates exclusively within the Réunion Island market.

Name

DISTRIPRO Réunion

Legal name

DistriPro.re

Website

https://distripro.re

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DISTRIPRO Réunion is a privately held B2B distributor of CE-marked personal protective equipment headquartered in Saint-Denis, Réunion. The company serves eight industries including construction, logistics, industry, and energy, distributing 105+ product references via e-commerce and in-store channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Safety gear distribution
• Workplace safety equipment
• Industrial safety supplies
• PPE e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Réunion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: Direct sales of personal protective equipment including head protection (helmets, goggles, masks), hand protection (gloves), body protection (clothing, harnesses), and foot protection (safety shoes). Products are sold at publicly listed B2B prices with VAT exclusion (HT).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DISTRIPRO Réunion is a specialist B2B distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE/EPI) headquartered in Saint-Denis, Réunion. The company sells a comprehensive range of CE-compliant protective equipment for head, hands, body, and feet sourced from leading global manufacturers, serving construction, industrial, logistics, agri-food, and craft businesses across Réunion Island.

Product overview

DISTRIPRO Réunion is a specialist distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (EPI/PPE) in Réunion, France. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of protective equipment organized into four main categories: head protection (safety helmets, glasses, masks, hearing protection), hand protection (disposable and work gloves including nitrile, latex, PVC, and welding gloves), body protection (workwear, high-visibility clothing, coveralls, cold-weather gear), and foot protection (safety shoes, boots, and sneakers). Products span multiple protection levels and certifications including EN and ISO standards, serving sectors such as construction (BTP), industry, logistics, crafts, food industry, agriculture, and renewable energy. The company sources from major global manufacturers ensuring CE regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Protection Equipment Head protection range including construction helmets, safety glasses (Bollé brand), respiratory masks (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3, half-masks, panoramic masks), hearing protection (earplugs and ear defenders), and visors. CE-marked products for construction and industrial workers.
• Hand Protection Equipment Hand protection including disposable gloves (nitrile, vinyl), work gloves (cotton, PVC, neoprene, leather), mechanic gloves, welding gloves, cut-resistant gloves with Kevlar and Punkban, insulating latex gloves for electrical work (EN60903), and thermal protection gloves.
• Body Protection Equipment Body protection including high-visibility garments (EN ISO 20471), workwear, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, extreme cold weather clothing (EN342:2017 with 3M Thinsulate), and disposable/reusable coveralls for chemical and biological protection. Brands include B&C and Cepovett.
• Foot Protection Equipment Foot protection including safety shoes, safety boots, security sneakers (EN 20345 S1P), and welding shoes (ISO 20345 S3) with anti-perforation soles, steel or composite toe caps, anti-static properties, and slip resistance. Range spans budget to premium tiers.
• Fall Protection (Safety Harnesses) Safety harnesses for fall protection against height risks, supporting rope-access work and wind-turbine maintenance applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7% of workplace accidents involve foot injuries - emphasizing the importance of proper safety footwear selection

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Uvex Safety Group: Uvex is a German-headquartered manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE (helmets, glasses, gloves, safety shoes). It is comparable as a brand in DISTRIPRO's catalog and as a global specialist whose products overlap directly with DISTRIPRO's head, hand, and foot protection offerings.
• Manutan: Manutan is a major European B2B e-commerce distributor of workplace equipment, PPE, and facility supplies. It is comparable to DISTRIPRO as a multi-category B2B distributor of PPE to enterprises, but operates at pan-European scale with far broader catalogs and logistics reach.
• Würth France: Würth France is the French arm of the global Würth Group, a B2B distributor of fasteners, tools, and PPE/workshop supplies to trades and industry. It is comparable to DISTRIPRO as a broad-line B2B PPE/workshop distributor serving construction and industrial buyers, but at vastly larger scale and with a national footprint that dwarfs Réunion-only operations.
• Rexel: Rexel is a leading French B2B distributor of electrical, lighting, and PPE products serving contractors and industrial customers. It is comparable to DISTRIPRO as a B2B distributor that includes electrical PPE (insulating gloves, ATEX gear) within a broader product portfolio for trades and industry.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global PPE manufacturer specializing in hand and body protection (industrial, medical, chemical). It is comparable as a PPE brand carried by DISTRIPRO (mechanic gloves with Kevlar, nitrile disposables) and represents both a supplier and a competitive threat if it expands direct distribution to Réunion.
• RS Components (France): RS Components is a global B2B distributor of industrial and electronic components, PPE, and MRO supplies. It is comparable as a catalog-driven B2B PPE supplier to industrial and maintenance buyers, but with vastly deeper SKU breadth and international logistics.

Regional players

• Manuchar: Manuchar is an international B2B distributor of chemicals and consumables with growing presence in Africa and overseas island markets. It is comparable as a B2B distributor operating into island/emerging markets with logistics-led positioning, though its core category is chemicals rather than PPE.
• Singer Safety: Singer Safety is a French/European safety-equipment distributor focused on workwear and PPE. It is comparable as a regional PPE distributor serving trades and industrial buyers, though primarily mainland Europe rather than overseas territories like Réunion.

Others

• Distripro (other territories): DISTRIPRO Réunion itself is a PPE distributor with the same name concept in French overseas/regional markets. Listed as an adjacent/possible same-brand operator in other geographies — included to flag potential name collisions and brand-extension opportunities for the Réunion entity.

Direct peers

• Catu: Catu is a French specialist manufacturer and distributor of electrical safety PPE (insulating gloves, arc-flash clothing, voltage detectors). It is comparable to DISTRIPRO's electrical-insulation and oil/gas segments (EN60903 Class 00–2 gloves) but operates as a specialist manufacturer rather than a multi-vertical distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/category/Tools-Equipment/Distripro-R%C3%A9union-2294090313947091
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/distripro-r%C3%A9union

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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