Paini France

What Paini France does

Paini France is a French designer and manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen faucets and fittings (robinetterie), headquartered in Renage, France, where it operates as a privately held SARL with €500,000 of stated capital. The company offers a portfolio of over 50 collections across neo-classical, contemporary, round, and square design categories, supported by an extensive finish range that includes Chrome, epoxy coatings, and multiple PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finishes such as brushed steel grey, matte black, brushed gold, rose gold, gun metal, brushed brass, and copper bronze. The product line spans lavabo, hand basin, bath/shower, shower, kitchen sink, bidet, and complementary accessories, plus a dedicated cartridge and spare parts service for installed products.

The company sells exclusively through a B2B wholesale model: professional plumbers, installers, and artisans procure products through a network of more than 400 distributor locations across France, including major national and regional chains such as CEDEO, BROSSETTE (part of the Saint-Gobain distribution network), CCL, BAURES, ANCONETTI, BALITRAND, BIGMAT, ANDREZ-BRAJON, and CARELIA. A dedicated "Espace distributeur" (distributor area) on the company website supports professional customers, with a minimum order value of €250 ex-tax and a flat €12 ex-tax transport fee applied below that threshold. The company maintains ongoing trade show presence at Cersaie (Italy), Algorel (Bordeaux), and Idéobain (France), and publishes annual product catalogues plus a catalog of replacement cartridges. Paini France is owner-managed, with no disclosed external equity backing, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue or headcount figures.

Name

Paini France

Legal name

PAINI FRANCE

Website

https://painifrance.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paini France is a French designer and manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen faucets, offering over 50 collections with PVD and Chrome finishes, sold exclusively through a network of 400+ professional plumbing distributors across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Renage

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. Bathroom and Kitchen Faucet Sales: Paini France generates revenue through the design, manufacturing, and sale of bathroom and kitchen faucets, mixers, shower systems, and accessories. Products are sold through a network of professional distributors across France with prices quoted ex-tax (HT) and a minimum order value of €250 ex-tax triggering additional transport fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paini France designs, manufactures, and sells bathroom and kitchen faucets and fittings across 50+ collections, including round design (Tropic, Cox, Ortence), square design (Dax Square, Plaza), neo-classic (Lady's, Duomo, Induss, Tubos, Tiffany), and contemporary (Spirit, Addict, Ruby) lines, with multiple finish options such as Chrome, PVD coatings, epoxy, and specialty colors. Products cover washbasin, hand basin, bath/shower, shower, kitchen sink, bidet, accessories, and drains, and are sold exclusively through professional distributors across France.

Product overview

Paini France is a French manufacturer of design bathroom and kitchen faucets (robinetterie) offering a comprehensive portfolio of collections across multiple design styles. The product line includes round design collections (Tropic, Cox, Ortence), square design collections (Dax Square, Plaza), neo-classic collections (Lady's, Duomo, Induss, Tubos, Tiffany), and contemporary collections (Spirit, Addict, Ruby). Products are available in various finishes including Chrome, PVD coatings (grey brushed steel, matte black, gold, gun metal, brushed brass, bronze copper), epoxy coatings, and specialty colors. The portfolio also includes accessories (bathroom accessories, drains and traps) and replacement parts catalogs. The company operates through a distributor network across France and offers technical support and spare parts service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ruby collection Contemporary design bathroom faucet collection featuring exceptional design, including a 2024 novelty line and a black epoxy variant.
• Spirit collection Contemporary design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and PVD finishes, including a Spirit Black PVD variant in matte black brushed finish.
• Addict collection Design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD matte black brushed, PVD rose gold, and White finishes, with dedicated PVD sub-collections.
• Tropic collection Round design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and a Black PVD matte brushed finish.
• Cox collection Round design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD grey brushed steel, PVD matte black brushed, and Cox Black finishes.
• Ortence collection Round design bathroom faucet collection available in PVD gold brushed, PVD gun metal, PVD grey brushed steel, PVD brushed brass, and PVD bronze copper finishes.
• Dax Square collection Square design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD grey brushed steel, and PVD matte black brushed finishes.
• Plaza collection Square design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD black, PVD brushed brass, and PVD gun metal finishes.
• Lady's collection Neo-classic bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, Auburn, grey brushed steel, and black finishes.
• Duomo collection Neo-classic design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD brushed brass, and PVD matte black finishes.
• Induss collection Neo-classic industrial design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, red, and black finishes.
• Tubos collection Neo-classic tube-style bathroom faucet collection offered in Chrome.
• Tiffany collection Classic design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome, PVD grey brushed steel, and old bronze finishes.
• Le Mans collection Classic design bathroom faucet collection offered in Chrome finish.
• Ultima collection Modern bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome finish, including a PMR (accessible) variant for accessibility-led installations.
• Ventus collection Design bathroom and kitchen faucet collection.
• Orchidea Tevere collection Floral-inspired design bathroom and kitchen faucet collection.
• Atomix collection Kitchen faucet collection available in Chrome, white lacquered, and old bronze finishes, including a Terre de France variant.
• Factory collection Industrial design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and PVD matte black brushed finishes.
• S304 collection Stainless steel bathroom faucet collection manufactured in S304-grade stainless steel.
• Stone collection Design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and PVD tortora finishes.
• Venti collection Design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and PVD grey brushed steel finishes.
• Access SH collection Accessible bathroom fixture collection including PMR-compliant products for accessibility-led installations.
• Jewel collection Design bathroom faucet collection available in Chrome and gun metal finishes.
• Lyke Black collection Black bathroom faucet collection in epoxy matte finish.
• Odyssée collection Design bathroom faucet collection.
• Open Fall collection Cascade-style bathroom faucet collection.
• Sweety collection Design bathroom shower and faucet collection.
• Flag collection Design bathroom faucet collection.
• Reef collection Design bathroom faucet collection.
• Rond / Carré / Neo-classique Bathroom Accessories Three lines of bathroom accessories (round, square, neo-classic styles) designed to complement the matching faucet collections.
• Vidages & Siphons (Drains & Traps) Drains and traps for sinks and baths, available in multiple finishes including Chrome, PVD grey brushed steel, and old bronze.
• Catalogue 2026 Annual product catalog covering the complete Paini France product range for 2026, distributed to professional installers and distributors.
• Catalogue Cartouche Dedicated cartridge catalog for replacement parts and repair components used across the Paini France product range.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEDEOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national distributor chain for plumbing and bathroom equipment with over 100 locations across France. CEDEO carries the full range of Paini France bathroom and kitchen faucets and accessories.
• BROSSETTEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor for plumbing, heating, and bathroom equipment with locations throughout France. Part of the Saint-Gobain distribution network.
• CCL (Comptoir Commercial du Languedoc)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor chain covering the Languedoc-Roussillon and surrounding regions with multiple locations including Perpignan, Montpellier, Nîmes, Carcassonne, and other cities.
• BALITRANDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor covering the Côte d'Azur and Provence region with locations in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Marseille, Toulon, Avignon, and other cities.
• BAUREScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor chain covering southern France including locations in Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Perpignan, Alès, and other cities.
• ANCONETTIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering central France with locations in Clermont-Ferrand, Limoges, Toulon, Cusset, Le Lavandou, and Cadenet.
• ANDREZ-BRAJONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor network covering eastern France including Nancy, Metz, Mulhouse, Epinal, Verdun, and other locations in the Lorraine and Alsace regions.
• BIGMATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials distributor group with locations in Clermont-Ferrand, Cusset, Enval, Issoire, Mozac, Couzeix, and Evreux, offering Paini products through their professional network.
• CARELIAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering southeastern France with locations in Valence, Crest, Montélimar, Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, and Beausemblant.
• OVHminorOthersWeb hosting provider for Paini France's website and online operations, located in Roubaix, France.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cristina Rubinetterie: Cristina Rubinetterie is an Italian design-led faucet manufacturer comparable to Paini in design-driven product strategy, multiple finish options, and B2B distribution across European markets. Both target the upper-mid residential and boutique hospitality segments.
• Kludi: Kludi is a German premium manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen faucets with comparable design-led product range and PVD-style premium finishes. Directly comparable to Paini in mid-sized European specialty faucet positioning and professional distribution model.
• Jacob Delafon: Jacob Delafon is a French premium bathroom fixtures brand (now owned by Kohler), directly comparable to Paini France in French market presence, faucet-focused product line, and distribution through the same professional plumbing wholesalers such as CEDEO and BROSSETTE.
• Grohe (LIXIL Group): Grohe is a leading European manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen faucets and showers, directly comparable to Paini France in product category (robinetterie), B2B distribution model, and emphasis on premium design finishes. Paini competes in the same professional plumbing distribution channels in France.
• IB Rubinetterie: IB Rubinetterie is an Italian specialty faucet manufacturer with similar mid-sized positioning, multiple design collections, and European B2B distribution. Comparable to Paini in scale, design breadth, and professional channel focus.
• Hansgrohe: Hansgrohe is a German premium manufacturer of faucets, showers, and bathroom fixtures, directly comparable to Paini France in design-driven faucet portfolio, B2B distributor GTM, and premium finish technologies. Both target professional installers and design-led residential projects.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Standard: Ideal Standard is a European bathroom solutions manufacturer covering ceramics, faucets, and showering. Comparable to Paini in faucet manufacturing and European professional distribution, though Ideal Standard operates a much broader product portfolio.
• Roca (Roca Sanitario): Roca is a global Spanish-headquartered bathroom manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning ceramics, faucets, and shower systems. Comparable to Paini in faucet category and B2B distribution, though Roca operates at much larger scale across many more geographies.
• Villeroy & Boch: Villeroy & Boch is a broad bathroom and tableware manufacturer with significant European faucet presence. Comparable to Paini in design-led bathroom positioning and B2B distribution, but V&B operates at significantly larger scale across full bathroom suites.

Emerging players

• Axor (Hansgrohe brand): Axor is the design-led sub-brand of Hansgrohe targeting premium designer faucets. Comparable to Paini in design-led positioning, designer collaborations, and premium finish strategy, though at a much higher price tier and brand recognition level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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