ERCE
ERCE (Européenne de Composants Electroniques) is a French specialty distributor and light-manufacturer of professional connectors, cabling, and custom wiring assemblies, serving enterprise clients in aerospace, industrial, medical, railway, and defense verticals through direct B2B sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersGranges-Narboz, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ERCE does
ERCE (Européenne de Composants Electroniques) is a privately held French Société Anonyme (ERCE SA), founded 1991 and headquartered in Granges-Narboz (Doubs), that operates as a specialty distributor and light-manufacturer of professional connectors, cabling, cords and custom wiring assemblies. Its offering combines in-house manufactured products — notably the proprietary HE9 and HE13/14 connector series and custom cords/limandes fabricated to client plans — with distribution of branded connector lines from international partners including Souriau, FCI/Amphenol, AVX, LAPP/EPIC, Honda Connectors, ODU, Weipu, Elpress, Nicomatic, Schaltbau, SICAME, Heyco, and IEH.
The company is ISO 9001 certified (CERTINORME) and serves mission-critical enterprise clients across five verticals: aerospace and space (Thalès, Zodiac, Latelec), industrial (Air Liquide, Eiffage, ABB), medical (Resmed, Horiba, GE), railway (SNCF, RATP, Alstom), and military/defense (Naval Group, Nexter). It supports clients from needs analysis and product definition through industrialization of projects, operating a consultative direct B2B sales motion rather than transactional e-commerce.
ERCE generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of connector and cabling products — both proprietary-manufactured and distributed — on a quote-based B2B model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Its stated markets are France and international (Europe). The company's recent strategic activity centers on expanding its distribution portfolio through new brand partnerships (Weipu, Elpress), with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or AI/digital platform initiatives in the source data.
ERCE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ERCE
- Legal name
- ERCE SA
- Website
- https://erce-sa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ERCE (Européenne de Composants Electroniques) is a French specialty distributor and light-manufacturer of professional connectors, cabling, and custom wiring assemblies, serving enterprise clients in aerospace, industrial, medical, railway, and defense verticals through direct B2B sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ERCE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Connectors
- NAICS
- Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)
Keywords
Where ERCE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Granges-Narboz
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ERCE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel
Revenue model
- Connector and Cabling Product Sales: ERCE generates revenue through the sale of professional connectors, cabling, cords, and limandes. The company sells both proprietary-manufactured products (HE9, HE13/14 connectors) and distributed brand-name connector products. Customers appear to purchase both off-the-shelf and custom-manufactured items.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
ERCE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ERCE manufactures and distributes professional connectors, cabling, cords, and custom wiring harnesses (limandes) for industrial buyers. The company produces proprietary HE9 and HE13/14 connector series in-house and offers custom cable assembly fabrication to client specifications, complemented by distribution of major international connector brands (Souriau, FCI, LAPP, ODU, Weipu, Elpress, and others). ERCE serves aerospace, industrial, medical, railway, and military/defense sectors from its Granges-Narboz, France headquarters.
Product overview
ERCE is a professional connector and cabling solutions provider offering a combination of proprietary manufactured products and distributed partner products. The core offerings include HE 9, HE 13-14, and 8016 connectors manufactured in-house, along with custom cord and wiring harness manufacturing services. The product portfolio is complemented by an extensive range of distributed connector products from international partners including Souriau (ARINC 600, 38999 series, D-Sub), LAPP (EPIC connectors), Weipu, ODU, Schaltbau, and others. ERCE serves aerospace, industrial, medical, rail, and military sectors with both standard and custom solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HE 9 Connectors HE 9 connectors manufactured in-house by ERCE as part of its proprietary connector product line, available via the company's product catalogue.
- HE 13-14 Connectors HE 13-14 connectors manufactured in-house by ERCE, part of the company's own connector product portfolio.
- 8016 Connectors 8016 series connectors offered by ERCE as part of its connector product offerings.
- Custom Cords (Cordons sur plans clients) Custom cords manufactured by ERCE according to customer-provided specifications and plans, supporting tailored industrial applications.
- Custom Wiring Harnesses (Limandes sur plans clients) Custom wiring harnesses (limandes) manufactured by ERCE to client specifications and plans, supporting specialized industrial assemblies.
- ARINC 600 Connectors ARINC 600 series connectors distributed by ERCE, sourced from partner Souriau for aerospace and defense applications.
- 38999 Series Circular Connectors 38999 series circular connectors including 8D, 8D8, 8D9 Push Pull, 8LT, 8ST, and 8T variants distributed by ERCE for demanding aerospace and military applications.
- D-Sub Connectors D-Subminiature series connectors distributed by ERCE, sourced from partner Souriau.
- EPIC Connectors EPIC series industrial connectors distributed by ERCE, sourced from partner LAPP for industrial connection applications.
- Weipu Connectors Weipu connector products distributed by ERCE under distribution partnership, featuring ISO 9001 certified manufacturing with RoHS, CE, CSA, and UL certifications.
- Elpress Connection Products Elpress electrical connection and connector products distributed by ERCE, sourced from Sweden-based manufacturer Elpress, including connection components, copper and aluminum connectors, and pressing tools.
- ODU Connectors ODU push-pull metal, plastic, and medical connectors distributed by ERCE, including hybrid connectors for power, fiber optic, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications.
- Schaltbau Connectors Schaltbau battery take-off connectors, circular audio and power connectors, contactors, and switches distributed by ERCE.
Companies that use ERCE
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
ERCE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ERCE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SouriaucoreERCE distributes Souriau connector products as part of its portfolio. Souriau is a major international connector manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
- FCI (Amphenol FCI)coreERCE distributes FCI connector products as part of its portfolio, representing one of the major connector brands in its catalogue.
- AVXcoreERCE distributes AVX connector and electronic component products as part of its professional portfolio.
- LAPP (EPIC connectors)coreERCE distributes LAPP EPIC connector products including the full EPIC catalogue, serving industrial connection applications.
- Honda ConnectorscoreERCE distributes Honda Connector products including high-tech solutions for multimedia, transport embedded systems, and memory storage applications.
- ODUcoreERCE distributes ODU connector products including push-pull metallic, push-pull plastic, medical push-pull, power, and hybrid connectors (power, fiber optic, hydraulic, pneumatic).
- Amphenol RFcoreERCE distributes Amphenol RF connector products as part of its RF connector portfolio.
- NicomaticminorERCE distributes Nicomatic connector products as part of its professional connector range.
- SchaltbauminorERCE distributes Schaltbau products including battery take-off connectors, circular audio and power connectors, contactors, and switches.
- SICAME Group (SMCI)minorERCE distributes SICAME Group products as part of its electrical connection solutions portfolio.
- HeycominorERCE distributes Heyco products as part of its connector and cabling range.
- IEHminorERCE distributes IEH connector products as part of its specialized connector range.
- WeipucoreERCE signed a distribution partnership with Weipu to expand its connector portfolio. Weipu is a professional connector manufacturer with professional R&D, efficient production tools, fully equipped internal testing laboratory, and ISO 9001 quality management system. Weipu products carry RoHS, CE, CSA, and UL certifications. ERCE completed its connector portfolio by adding Weipu products.
- ElpressminorERCE expanded its catalogue with the Elpress product range. Elpress, based in Kramfors, Sweden, offers professional electrical connection products including connection components, copper and aluminum connectors, and pressing tools of very high quality.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ERCE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Radiall: French connector manufacturer with strong presence in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to ERCE as a France-based connector specialist serving the same demanding verticals with proprietary and customized products.
- Nicomatic: French manufacturer of high-reliability connectors for aerospace, medical, and defense applications. Direct competitor in the same geography and verticals as ERCE, with overlap in miniature and custom connector solutions.
Emerging players
- ODU: German connector manufacturer specializing in push-pull, medical, and modular connectors. Currently a distribution partner of ERCE, but an emerging direct competitor in the European connector market with similar application focus.
- Weipu: Chinese connector manufacturer with ISO 9001, RoHS, CE, CSA, UL certifications. Currently a distribution partner of ERCE; broad overlap in connector product categories with global ambitions.
- Schaltbau: German manufacturer of industrial connectors, contactors, and switches for rail and e-mobility. Distribution partner of ERCE but also a direct competitor in rail-grade connectors sold into SNCF/RATP/Alstom.
Broad incumbents
- TE Connectivity: World's largest connector manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical markets. Comparable product categories and verticals; represents the global standard against which ERCE's niche custom-and-distribution offering competes.
- Souriau (Eaton): Major French/European connector manufacturer (now part of Eaton) producing ARINC 600, 38999, and D-Sub series — many of which ERCE distributes. Direct overlap with ERCE's distributed catalog and served verticals.
- LAPP (with EPIC connectors): German manufacturer of cables, connectors (EPIC), and cable accessories. Distribution partner of ERCE but also a broad incumbent in industrial cabling/connectivity overlapping with ERCE's industrial segment.
- Amphenol (FCI): Global connector giant and one of ERCE's largest brand partners. Comparable as a connector supplier serving aerospace, medical, rail, and defense with similar technologies, but massively larger and with direct OEM relationships.
Regional players
- Distrelec / element14 (component distributors): European electronic component distributors carrying connectors and related products. Comparable GTM as broad-line distributors, though lacking ERCE's proprietary HE9/HE13/14 manufacturing and custom harness services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ERCE social profiles
Digital presenceERCE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
ERCE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ERCE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ERCE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ERCE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ERCE
What does ERCE do?
ERCE manufactures and distributes professional connectors, cabling, cords, and custom wiring harnesses (limandes) for industrial buyers. The company produces proprietary HE9 and HE13/14 connector series in-house and offers custom cable assembly fabrication to client specifications, complemented by distribution of major international connector brands (Souriau, FCI, LAPP, ODU, Weipu, Elpress, and others). ERCE serves aerospace, industrial, medical, railway, and military/defense sectors from its Granges-Narboz, France headquarters.
Is ERCE a public or private company?
ERCE is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ERCE founded?
ERCE was founded in 1991. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ERCE based?
ERCE is headquartered in Granges-Narboz, France, in the Europe region.
How does ERCE make money?
One revenue line is on record: connector and Cabling Product Sales.
Who are ERCE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Radiall and Nicomatic. Emerging players are ODU, Weipu and Schaltbau. Broad incumbents are TE Connectivity, Souriau (Eaton), LAPP (with EPIC connectors) and Amphenol (FCI). Distrelec / element14 (component distributors) is listed as a regional player.
Does ERCE have an API?
No public API is recorded for ERCE.
What industry is ERCE in?
ERCE's product category is Industrial Connectors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAC, Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane). Its NAICS code is 334417 and its SIC code is 3678.