norelem France

What norelem France does

norelem France, operating as norelem SAS, is the French subsidiary of the German privately-held industrial group norelem Normelemente GmbH & Co. KG. The company distributes and sells over 60,000 standardised mechanical components and normalised parts used in machine construction, installation construction, tooling, and manufacturing. Its French headquarters is in Fontaine-les-Grès (Siret 432 505 741 00046), with 25 employees and a capital of €2,540,000.

The core product range is organised into categories including the flexible system of standardised parts, assembly systems, machine construction systems, clamping technology (toggle clamps, spring plungers, clamping eccentrics), electromechanical components, measurement and control elements, transport and handling elements, and the 'norelem technoshop' accessories line. All products conform to DIN and ISO standards. Digital infrastructure includes a CAD data portal (delivered via CADENAS partnership) for 3D/2D model download, an online quote tool, e-commerce storefront, and an AI-powered image search function. The 2025 product launch of clamping eccentrics with indexable handles underscores ongoing incremental product development.

The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct sales via Service Commercial France + Export, an industrial distributor network across France and export markets, and a proprietary e-commerce platform. Same-day shipping (orders before 15:30 Mon-Thu, 12:00 Friday) and 100% in-stock availability are core operational promises. Customer segments are machine construction and industrial distributors, with pricing on a unit basis (e.g., €16.89 per clamping eccentric) and payment terms of 30 days net with 2% discount for payment within 10 days. The company maintains comprehensive regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AEO, RoHS, REACH, GDPR, CCPA, WEEE, TSCA, Prop 65) that support cross-border industrial sales.

Name

norelem France

Legal name

norelem SAS

Website

https://norelem.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

norelem France (norelem SAS) is a French distribution subsidiary of German industrial group norelem, selling 60,000+ standardised mechanical components to machine builders, manufacturers, and industrial distributors via direct sales, distributor networks, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Standardized Mechanical Components

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

Keywords

• Standardized mechanical components
• Machine construction parts
• Clamping technology
• CAD data services
• Industrial fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontaine-les-Grès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standardized Mechanical Components Sales: Sale of normalized mechanical standard parts and components for machine and installation construction. Products include clamping systems, guide systems, measurement elements, electromchanics, and technical accessories.
2. Online E-commerce Platform Sales: Direct sales through norelem's online store, with customer accounts enabling order history, quote requests, and reordering functionality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

norelem France manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of standardized mechanical components and normalized elements for machine and installation construction, including clamping systems, guide systems, measurement elements, electromechanical components, transport and handling elements, and technical accessories. Products conform to DIN and ISO standards, are sold under the norelem and norelem inch brands, and are available through a B2B e-commerce platform, a distributor network, and direct sales with same-day shipping.

Product overview

norelem France offers a comprehensive portfolio of standardized mechanical components and normative parts for machine and installation construction. The product range is organized into main categories: Flexible System of Standardized Parts (Système flexible de pièces standardisées), Assembly System (Système de montage), Machine Construction Systems, Clamping Technology (Technique de serrage), Electromechanical components, Measurement and Control Elements, Transport and Handling Elements, Technical Accessories (norelem technoshop), and Inch Articles (norelem inch). Key product offerings include indexing plungers, spring plungers, toggle clamps, clamping eccentrics, handles, knobs, wheels, castors, and industrial accessories. The company also provides complementary digital services including CAD data downloads via CADENAS integration, an online quote tool, and an AI-powered image search feature. With over 60 years of experience, norelem positions itself as a one-stop supplier for standardized mechanical components serving industrial manufacturing, tooling construction, and machine building sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• norelem inch: Product range comprising components and parts available in inch dimensions, complementing the global product range.

Products and services

• Système flexible de pièces standardisées (Flexible System of Standardized Parts) A comprehensive system of standardized mechanical components that guarantees efficient design processes, precise operations, and tailored solutions for every application in machine and installation construction.
• Système de montage (Assembly System) Assembly system providing components for building and configuring machines and installations, targeted at manufacturers needing modular assembly solutions.
• Systèmes et composants pour la construction de machines et d'installations (Machine and Installation Construction Systems and Components) Systems and components specifically designed for machine and installation construction applications, providing actuation and motion-related parts.
• Technique de serrage (Clamping Technology) Clamping technology including toggle clamps, spring plungers, indexing plungers, and clamping eccentrics for securing workpieces during machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Includes a 2025-launched clamping eccentric with indexable handle for tool-free clamping.
• Électromécanique (Electromechanics) Electromechanical components for controlling and operating machinery and installations.
• Éléments de mesure et de contrôle (Measurement and Control Elements) Measurement and control elements for monitoring and verifying machine and installation parameters.
• Éléments de transport et de manutention (Transport and Handling Elements) Transport and handling elements (castors, wheels, rollers) for moving and positioning equipment and components.
• Accessoires techniques et équipements de production (norelem technoshop) Technical accessories and production equipment including lubricants, cleaning tools, protective equipment, identification products, coolant hoses, magnetic labels, protection profiles, tools, and LOCTITE products for production environments.
• Articles en pouces (norelem inch) Components and parts available in inch dimensions, including leveling feet, spring plungers, indexing plungers, clamping levers, handles, knobs, and cross clamps in imperial sizes for improved interoperability with North American systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping for all in-stock merchandise with no additional charge
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CADENAScoreTechnology or IntegrationCADENAS provides CAD data services for norelem's online platform. Their technology enables display and download of 3D/2D CAD models for norelem products. The privacy-friendly integration only transfers data when users click on CAD data symbols.
• AdyencoreTechnology or IntegrationAdyen provides payment processing services for norelem's web store. Provider is Adyen N.V. German Branch, Friedrichstraße 63, 10117 Berlin. Processes payments securely for online transactions.
• Cookiebot (Cybot A/S)coreTechnology or IntegrationCookiebot provides cookie consent management for norelem's website. Located at Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark. Creates cookie banners and manages consent collection for GDPR compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed global leader in fastening technology and industrial logistics, with a product portfolio covering standardized fasteners and assembly components directly overlapping norelem's range. Bossard's Smart Factory Logistics services also compete with norelem's e-commerce and CAD-integration capabilities.
• Misumi Europe: Japan-headquartered manufacturer/distributor of standardized mechanical components for factory automation, mold making, and machinery. Misumi's catalog model and downloadable CAD data closely mirror norelem's positioning, making it the most direct competitive analogue.
• item Industrietechnik (item): German manufacturer of modular profile and assembly systems for machine construction, factory workstations, and lean production. Serves the same machine-building and installation-construction customer base as norelem with overlapping standardized component offerings.
• Elesa + Ganter: Italian-German manufacturer of standard machine elements (handles, knobs, levers, clamping elements, leveling feet) with global distribution. Direct product-line overlap with norelem's Flexible System of Standardized Parts, particularly in ergonomic and design-conscious components.

Broad incumbents

• McMaster-Carr: US-based catalog giant for industrial supplies with an industry-leading e-commerce experience and an extremely broad SKU range. While primarily serving North America, McMaster sets the digital benchmark that European players like norelem must match in usability and fulfillment.
• Würth Group: German global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, with a much broader product range and direct sales force across Europe. Würth competes with norelem in standardized fasteners, hand tools, and industrial MRO supplies, but at vastly larger scale.

Peers

• MSC Industrial Direct (Hoffmann Group):

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norelem

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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