Résodist

What Résodist does

Résodist operates as one of the regional distribution agencies within Synerpro, a national French private distribution platform specializing in gas network materials and equipment for professional customers. Synerpro was founded around 2005 and claims nearly 30 years of industry experience, operating 11 wholly-owned regional agencies across France (including Résodist Toulouse and Résodist Montpellier) and employing 30 commercial field sales representatives who serve as direct points of contact for customers. The platform maintains 5,000+ premium articles in permanent stock, organized across six main catalog sections: pipes and fittings, tooling, customer connections, collective connections, domestic installations, and industrial/tertiary equipment.

Core proprietary technology includes the Plug&Gaz Safety Gas Socket (Prise Gaz de Sécurité), launched in 2016 as the first safety gas socket on the market, featuring a patented automatic sealing system (OAI) and snap-lock connection mechanism for quick and safe indoor/outdoor connection of natural gas or propane appliances. The distribution platform distributes branded products from partners including GAZFIO (DIVAL and NORVAL pressure reduction stations), Pietro Fiorentini (Governor regulators), CTF France-Sauron (welding equipment), eXcent France (Puls and Sensco installation tools), Dresser-GE (gas meters), and SD Industrie (prefabricated copper rising mains).

The business model is sales-led B2B hardware distribution with revenue generated through quote-based product sales delivered via 11 regional agencies, 30 field sales representatives, and an e-commerce platform (eshop-gaz.com). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Primary customer segments include gas distribution network operators (GrDF, Régies gazières, ORES), transmission operators (GRT Gaz), propane/LPG suppliers (Primagaz, Antargaz, Butagaz, Totalgaz), professional installers and construction companies, and industrial gas users including SNCF. The group operates a unified ERP system (ODOO since April 2024) and holds multiple GRDF Employment Authorizations (including 2016-149/PL, 2020-155-PS-TEMP, 2021-039/PS) for ATG B600 v2021 compliant prefabricated elements.

Name

Résodist

Legal name

Synerpro

Website

https://reseaux-gaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Résodist is a regional agency within Synerpro, a national French B2B distribution platform specializing in gas network materials and equipment, serving GrDF, gas utilities, propane suppliers, installers, and industrial clients through 11 agencies and 30 field sales reps across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Network Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Renewals, Relocations & Upgrades (Capacity/Pressure Changes) (EUAJACAB)

Keywords

• Gas network materials
• Gas distribution equipment
• Professional gas supplies
• Pipe fittings distribution
• Industrial gas components

Headquarters

HQ city

VAULX EN VELIN

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gas Network Materials Distribution: Distribution of specialized gas network materials including tubes, fittings, valves, prefabricated rising conduits, tools, and gas equipment to professionals. Revenue generated through product sales via regional agencies and e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Résodist is a regional French distributor of gas network materials and equipment, operating as one of the regional agencies within the Synerpro national distribution platform. The company supplies pipes, fittings, valves, installation tools, and gas infrastructure components to professional installers, gas network operators, propane distributors, and industrial clients across southern France (Occitanie region).

Product overview

Synerpro is a national French distribution network specializing in gas network materials and equipment for professionals, offering over 5000 premium articles in permanent stock. The portfolio is organized into six main catalog sections: Canalisations et Raccords (pipes, fittings, valves, protections), Outillage (welding equipment, installation tools), Raccordements Clients (pressure reduction stations, custom cabinets), Raccordements Collectifs (prefabricated copper rising mains, PLT systems), Domestique (residential valves and fittings), and Industrie et Tertiaire (industrial gas solutions). Key branded products include GAZFIO DIVAL/NORVAL pressure reduction stations, Governor regulators by Pietro Fiorentini, Plug&Gaz safety gas outlets, CTF France-Sauron welding equipment, eXcent France installation tools, and Dresser-GE gas meters. The company serves professionals including GrDF, gas utilities, propane suppliers, installers, contractors, heating operators, and industrial clients through 11 regional agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plug&Gaz: Brand specializing in safety gas sockets and PLT (polyethylene flexible tubes) for gas connections in residential, tertiary, and industrial applications. Launched the first natural gas safety socket on the market in 2016.
• Puls
• Sensco

Products and services

• Gas network materials and equipment distribution

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GAZFIOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2023GAZFIO is a leader in natural gas solutions, designing and manufacturing pressure regulation stations, regulators, equipped cabinets, biomethane injection stations, and gas meters in France. Synerpro represents GAZFIO at GrDF and gas Régies, supporting execution of pressure regulation station contracts. The partnership includes stocking of DIVAL and NORVAL product ranges.
• PLUG AND GAZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlug&Gaz commercializes the Safety Gas Socket innovation allowing quick and safe connection of gas appliances. Synerpro is the exclusive reseller of this product, with Plug&Gaz working in close collaboration with Synerpro as their key distribution partner.
• EXCENT FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEXCENT France brings aerospace experience to gas network tools market since 1997. Products include positioners, straighteners, clamps, derivation tools, test heads, and water separators. The partnership provides innovative tools for gas network construction and maintenance, with joint training programs conducted at GrDF and public works companies.
• SD IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSD Industrie specializes in prefabricated copper gas rising conduits and equipped cabinet integration. The company has internal custom workshop capabilities with GRDF authorization for brazing operations. Key clients include GrDF, GRT Gaz, ORES, and propane suppliers.
• BanidesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanides specializes in designing and manufacturing components for gas transport and distribution, with particular expertise in pressure regulators, fittings, and innovative solutions meeting international standards.
• CTF France-SauroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership since 1999 for distribution and representation of welding and implementation equipment for polyethylene pipelines and networks. CTF France-Sauron has over 70 years of experience. Synerpro provides strategic stock, clear distribution network, and dedicated SAV workshop for maintenance and annual verification services.
• DRESSER-GEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSynerpro represents and distributes Dresser-GE products in France, including diaphragm meters, piston rotary meters, turbine meters, flow indicators. Products are intended for billing with CEE and GrDF model approvals for natural gas, propane, and butane.
• EMERSON FRANCELminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerson supports customers in improving safety, reliability, and productivity through automated solutions for managing pressure in gas transport and distribution networks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth France: French arm of the Würth Group, distributing professional fasteners, tools and installation consumables to trades. Comparable national field-sales-driven distribution motion targeting French installers and contractors.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of plumbing, heating and gas safety products for residential and commercial markets. Overlaps with Synerpro's Domestique and Industrie et Tertiaire categories at a broader, multi-region scale.
• Rexel: Global French-headquartered distributor of electrical, lighting and technical solutions. Comparable B2B multi-agency distribution model in France, though focused on electrical rather than gas.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global industrial automation supplier with pressure-regulation and gas-network management solutions. Overlaps with Synerpro's GAZFIO/pressure-station category as an existing partner with broader portfolio reach.

Direct peers

• Pietro Fiorentini: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gas pressure regulators, meters and stations (Governor line). Directly comparable product category and an active supplier partner for Synerpro's 'Governor' regulator range.
• Thermador Groupe: Listed French distributor of plumbing, heating and hydraulic components to professional installers. Closely comparable B2B distribution model, multi-brand catalog and French installer/utility customer overlap with Synerpro.
• Banides et Debeaurain: French manufacturer of gas distribution components (pressure regulators, fittings, valves). Direct peer in the same gas-equipment category and an existing Synerpro partner (Minor tier).
• Dresser Utilities (Dresser-GE): Manufacturer of diaphragm, rotary piston and turbine gas meters plus flow indicators. Direct peer in gas metering, distributed by Synerpro in France under a 2014 partnership.
• CTF France-Sauron: French specialist in polyethylene pipe welding and installation equipment with 70+ years of history. Direct peer in the gas-network tooling category and a core Synerpro distribution partner since 1999.

Emerging players

• Caleffi: Italian manufacturer of hydronic and gas components for residential and commercial installations. Comparable gas/hydronic component portfolio targeting European professional installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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