What TME Kariera does

TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.) is a Poland-based, family-owned international distributor of electronic components, electrotechnical products, workshop equipment, and industrial automation solutions. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Łódź, the company operates the TME.eu e-commerce platform carrying approximately 1.5 million SKUs and generating over 2 million monthly sessions in multiple languages, alongside a network of 11+ wholly-owned subsidiaries across Europe, the USA, China, and India. TME ships over 5,000 packages per day from automated logistics centers in Łódź and Rzgów to customers in 150+ countries, serving B2B manufacturing and industrial customers, B2B resellers and distributors, and individual engineers/hobbyists.

The business is built on an enterprise-grade technology stack anchored by SAP ERP (SD, WM, MM, QM, FI) on SAP HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud for reporting, complemented by advanced warehouse automation and a proprietary cybersecurity infrastructure supporting ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and NIS2 compliance. The catalog and order-management platform supports multilingual e-commerce and is paired with a direct field-sales motion in assigned territories (e.g., Leipzig in Germany, Žilina in Slovakia) and inside-sales order processing.

The revenue model is transactional distribution: TME earns a spread on components sold through its hybrid B2B/B2C e-commerce and field-sales channels, with quote-based pricing negotiated per transaction. Customer acquisition spans self-serve online ordering, field-sales-led enterprise relationships, and partnerships with resellers. Supporting the core distribution business are employer-brand and CSR initiatives including the TME Kariera careers portal and the TME Education program (since 2016), which operates in nine African countries with stated expansion plans across the continent and into India.

Name

TME Kariera

Legal name

Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://kariera.tme.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik) is a Poland-based, family-owned international distributor of electronic components, electrotechnical products, and industrial automation solutions, serving B2B manufacturers, resellers, and individual engineers in 150+ countries via its TME.eu platform and 11+ foreign subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Distribution (B2B & B2C): Core revenue from distributing electronic, electrotechnical, workshop equipment and industrial automation components via e-commerce and direct sales. The company offers ~1.5 million products to customers in 150+ countries. Ships over 5,000 packages per day directly from logistics centres.
2. Enterprise Field Sales (International): Field sales teams operating in assigned territories across Europe (Germany, Slovakia, etc.) and other regions, generating B2B leads through on-site visits, trade shows, market research, and CRM-based account management. Revenue from direct commercial relationships with manufacturing and industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TME is an international distributor of electronic components, electrotechnical products, workshop equipment and industrial automation solutions, operating primarily through the TME.eu e-commerce platform that lists approximately 1.5 million products and generates over 2 million monthly sessions. The company supplements its online storefront with territory-based enterprise field sales and 11+ foreign subsidiaries to serve manufacturing, industrial, engineering and individual customers across more than 150 countries, shipping over 5,000 packages daily from automated logistics centres in Poland.

Product overview

TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik) operates as an international e-commerce distributor of electronic components, electrotechnical products, workshop equipment, and industrial automation solutions. The company's core product is the TME.eu platform offering approximately 1.5 million products. Supporting this is the TME Careers Portal (Kariera.TME.eu) for recruitment, TME Education for CSR initiatives, and advanced logistics centers across Poland. Founded in 1990, the company employs over 1,500 people across locations in Łódź, Gdańsk, and Kraków, with 12 subsidiaries in Europe, the USA, China, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TME E-commerce Platform (TME.eu) International e-commerce storefront offering approximately 1.5 million electronic components, electrotechnical products, workshop equipment and industrial automation solutions. Serves customers in 150+ countries with multilingual support and generates over 2 million monthly sessions. Customers include manufacturing companies, electronics engineers, hobbyists and resellers who can self-serve purchases online.
• Enterprise Field Sales Distribution B2B enterprise distribution service combining field sales representatives conducting on-site customer visits with inside sales handling order processing, price quotes and complaints. Sales teams operate from Polish headquarters and within foreign subsidiaries across Europe, the USA, China and India, targeting manufacturing and industrial buyers.
• Technical Product Support and Engineering Consultation Pre- and post-sales technical support providing product specifications, datasheet interpretation and engineering consultation to B2B customers procuring electronic and industrial automation components for production, prototyping and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million monthly sessions on TME.eu e-commerce platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TME Education Initiative (Multiple African Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Since 2016, TME runs the TME Education project which promotes and supports education in electronics and modern technologies in regions where such access is limited. Currently implemented in Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, Zambia, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Ghana, with plans to cover the entire African continent, India and similar regions.
• Hyperloop & Mars Rover University TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTME financially supports university student teams working on prototypes of Hyperloop capsules and Mars rovers. These partners are successful in prestigious robotics competitions organized in the USA and Japan.
• Młodzi w Łodzi (Youth in Łódź)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe summer internship program at TME is carried out as part of the 'Praktykuj w Łodzi – staże wakacyjne' project organized by 'Młodzi w Łodzi'. This platform is used to source internship candidates.
• WOŚP (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy)minorOthersTME actively participates in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP), one of Poland's largest charitable initiatives.
• Szlachetna PaczkaminorOthersTME supports the 'Szlachetna Paczka' (Noble Package) charitable campaign, which provides aid packages to families in need during the Christmas season.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mouser Electronics: U.S.-based global electronic component distributor with one of the largest component catalogs in the industry. Comparable to TME on catalog breadth, B2B customer base, and e-commerce-first go-to-market.
• Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente: Germany-headquartered broad-line distributor of electronic components serving European industrial customers. Comparable to TME on European footprint, B2B industrial customer base, and family-owned/privately held profile.
• Conrad Electronic: Germany-based broad-line distributor of electronic components and technical supplies serving European B2B and B2C customers. Comparable to TME on European market focus, catalog breadth, and field/online hybrid sales model.
• Digi-Key Electronics: U.S.-based global distributor of electronic components with millions of SKUs and same-day shipping. Directly comparable to TME as a broad-line catalog distributor serving engineers and B2B buyers worldwide, though at materially larger scale.
• Distrelec (Datwyler): European electronic component and industrial supplies distributor owned by Datwyler. Comparable to TME on European mid-market industrial customer base and broad-line catalog distribution.
• RS Components (Electrocomponents): UK-headquartered distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components under the RS Pro and allied brands. Directly comparable to TME on European footprint, multi-channel B2B/B2C distribution, and broad industrial catalog.
• Farnell / element14 (Avnet): UK-headquartered broad-line electronic component distributor owned by Avnet, serving engineers and industrial buyers globally. Comparable to TME on product breadth, Europe-anchored operations, and B2B e-commerce model.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Global broad-line electronic component distributor and solutions provider serving enterprise and industrial customers. Comparable to TME as a tier-1 incumbent in the same product category but operating at far larger scale across design-services, supply-chain, and distribution.
• Avnet: Global broad-line electronic component distributor and parent of Farnell. Comparable to TME as a major distributor in the same product category, but operates at enterprise scale with design-services and franchised-supply chain offerings beyond TME's catalog distribution model.
• Würth Elektronik: Part of the Würth Group, Würth Elektronik manufactures and distributes electronic components globally. Comparable to TME as a major European-headquartered electronic component supplier serving industrial customers with broader portfolio including manufactured parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tmekariera

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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