SOICEX Electronique

What SOICEX Electronique does

SOICEX Electronique is a French Société Anonyme (SA) founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ramonville St-Agne near Toulouse, operating as a value-added distributor and systems integrator of professional radio and telecommunications equipment, primarily for Francophone African markets. The company holds Motorola Solutions Platinum Partner status — its longest-standing relationship, in place since inception — alongside authorized distributor agreements with Codan (HF), Icom (marine VHF), Barrett, Taït, Kenwood, Cambium Networks (broadband backhaul), Iridium, Inmarsat, and Thuraya (satellite), and Victron Energy (solar power). Its portfolio spans VHF/UHF and HF/SSB professional radios, marine VHF, point-to-point microwave, satellite phones and broadband terminals, GPS fleet management, video surveillance, drones, and integrated solar generators.

SOICEX combines products from these manufacturers into turnkey 'clefs en main' communications systems, providing technical studies, system design, installation, mobile-team on-site support, training, and after-sales service (SAV) directly to customer sites. It maintains local partner representations across 16 African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Central African Republic, DRC, Angola, Senegal, Chad, Togo, plus Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, and Madagascar), supported by offices, a workshop, and warehousing at its French headquarters near CNES.

The business serves government agencies, security companies (e.g., G4S), naval and military forces (e.g., Marine Djibouti), mining operators (e.g., MPD Congo), and port/logistics groups (e.g., DP World Doraleh). Revenue derives from hardware resale, integration/engineering services, and bundled turnkey project delivery. Pricing is largely quote-based and project-specific, with select Motorola MOTOTRBO units listed at published prices (e.g., SLR 1000 at €910.91/unit). The company operates with a small team (approximately 7 employees) and share capital of €1,029,000, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

SOICEX Electronique

Legal name

Soicex Electronique SA

Website

https://soicex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOICEX Electronique is a French Motorola Platinum distributor and systems integrator, founded 1980, delivering turnkey radio, satellite, broadband, and solar communications solutions to government, security, mining, naval, and port customers across 16 Francophone African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Radio Communications Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test) (EUADAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

Keywords

• Professional radio communications
• Satellite telecommunications distribution
• Two-way radio systems
• Microwave backhaul networks
• Turnkey system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramonville St-Agne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Distribution & Resale: SOICEX distributes and resells professional radio communication hardware (Motorola MOTOTRBO, Codan, Icom, Barrett, Taït, Kenwood), satellite phones (Thuraya, Iridium, Inmarsat), broadband wireless equipment (Cambium Networks), solar power systems (Victron Energy), and security/surveillance equipment sourced from leading manufacturers.
2. System Integration & Engineering Services: Technical studies, system design, installation, on-site support, and maintenance services. Mobile technical teams provide SAV (after-sales service) and training directly on customer sites.
3. Custom Turnkey Solutions: SOICEX bundles multiple technologies (radio, broadband, solar infrastructure, towers, surveillance) into comprehensive 'clefs en main' (turnkey) systems, creating bundled revenue across hardware and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOICEX Electronique distributes and integrates professional radio communication, satellite telecommunications, broadband wireless backhaul, and solar power equipment for government agencies and private organizations across Francophone Africa and EMEA. As an authorized distributor for Motorola Solutions, Codan, Icom, Cambium Networks, Thuraya, Iridium, Inmarsat, and Victron Energy, the company combines multi-vendor hardware into turnkey 'clefs en main' communication systems supported by on-site engineering, deployment, training, and after-sales services.

Product overview

SOICEX Electronique is a radio and telecommunications equipment distributor and integrator serving Africa since 1980. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional communication solutions organized into four main categories: Radiocommunications (Motorola MOTOTRBO two-way radios including R7, R5, R2, SL series, and DP series; Codan HF radios including Envoy, NGT, Patrol/2110M, and Sentry-H; Icom marine VHF radios), Telecommunications (Cambium Networks PTP microwave backhaul radios from 550 to 850 series for point-to-point connectivity; Thuraya, Iridium, and Inmarsat satellite phones and broadband terminals for global coverage), Security and Surveillance (geolocation systems, drones, video surveillance, and fire alarms), and Infrastructure (Victron Energy solar power generators including panels, batteries, chargers, inverters, and EasySolar integrated systems; pylons and antennas; sound systems). The company operates as a value-added reseller and integrator, combining products from multiple manufacturers including Motorola Solutions, Codan, Cambium Networks, Icom, Victron Energy, and satellite providers to deliver turnkey communication solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motorola MOTOTRBO Professional Two-Way Radios Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO digital professional radio portfolio including the R7, R7 Ex (ATEX), R5, R2 portable radios; SL1600, SL2600, SL series ultra-slim portables; DP3000e/DP3661E, DP3441 series; DM4000e, DM2600, DM1400 mobile radios; MOTOTRBO Ion smart radio; and SLR 1000 repeater. These radios provide digital DMR voice and data communications with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, and ETSI DMR compliance for enterprise and mission-critical users.
• Codan HF/SSB Long-Range Radio Transceivers Codan HF radio family including the Envoy X1/X2 SDR transceiver, NGT VR desktop console, NGT MR mobile/base transceiver, Patrol 2110/2110M manpack, and SENTRY-H 6120-BM high-power (150-1000W) base/mobile transceiver. Provides long-distance voice and data communications without infrastructure dependency for remote and government customers across Africa.
• Cambium Networks PTP Microwave Backhaul Radios Cambium Networks point-to-point microwave radios including PTP 850 (multi-gigabit up to 10 Gbps, 6-42 GHz), PTP 820 (up to 2 Gbps, 6-38 GHz with SyncE/IEEE 1588v2), PTP 700 (AES-256 encrypted, 4.4-5.9 GHz, 450 Mbps), PTP 670 (PTP/HCMP, 450 Mbps), PTP 550 (5 GHz, up to 1.4 Gbps), and PTP 45700 (4.5 GHz, 450 Mbps, IP66/IP67). Provides high-capacity wireless backhaul as fiber alternative.
• Thuraya Satellite Phones and Broadband Terminals Thuraya satellite communication products including the X5-Touch dual-mode satellite/GSM Android smartphone, XT-PRO and XT-PRO DUAL satellite phones, and IP+, IP Voyager (vehicle-mounted), and IP Commander (maritime) broadband terminals. Provides global satellite voice and data coverage for remote operations.
• Iridium Satellite Phones and Hotspots Iridium satellite products including the Iridium Extreme rugged satellite phone with GPS tracking, Iridium 9555 compact satellite phone, Iridium GO! portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot, and Iridium Pilot Land Station maritime terminal. Provides global coverage via Iridium's 66-satellite constellation.
• Inmarsat IsatPhone Maritime Satellite Phones Inmarsat IsatPhone maritime satellite phones providing reliable voice and data connectivity for maritime and land applications.
• Icom Marine VHF Radios Icom marine VHF fixed and portable radios including IC-M423G (with GPS, DSC, AquaQuake), IC-GM1600E (GMDSS-compliant, IPx7), IC-M87 ATEX (explosion-protected, IIA T3), IC-M506GE (GPS, AIS, DSC), and IF-FR6100D220VM. Designed for maritime, naval, and hazardous-environment communications.
• Victron Energy Solar Power Systems Victron Energy solar power components including BlueSolar photovoltaic panels (25-year warranty), EasySolar all-in-one integrated solar system, Phoenix Smart 1600/2000VA inverters, Phoenix Charger adaptive 4-stage battery chargers, OPzS tubular-plate lead-acid batteries (>20-year lifespan), 24V lithium batteries, battery balancers, isolation transformers, and auto-transformers. Used to power remote communication installations.
• LEX755 Tactical Portable Terminal Strategic portable terminal for police officers providing virtual partner assistance for environment monitoring, information gathering, and incident response.
• Geolocation, Surveillance, Drone, and Alarm Systems Geolocation GPS trackers and fleet management systems for lone worker protection; video surveillance, night vision, and access control infrastructure; civil drones; and fire/intrusion alarm systems integrated into the company's communication solutions.
• Broadcast FM/TV and Mini Studio Solutions Fixed and mobile radio and television broadcast systems, including rural mini-studio solutions for community and commercial broadcasting.
• Pylons, Antennas, and Telecommunication Masts Telecommunication masts, pylons, and antennas used as physical infrastructure to support radio communication and broadcast installations.
• Sound Systems (Sonorisation) Professional sound systems and public address solutions for sites requiring integrated audio communication alongside radio systems.
• Turnkey Communication System Integration Engineering Services Engineering, technical studies, audits, system design, installation, on-site deployment, training, and after-sales service (SAV) delivered by SOICEX's mobile technical teams. Combines multi-vendor radio, satellite, broadband, solar, and surveillance technologies into customized 'clefs en main' turnkey communication systems for African enterprise and government customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Motorola SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotorola Platinum Partner and historical distributor since 1980. SOICEX distributes the full MOTOTRBO range (portable, mobile, repeaters, accessories) and Capacity Plus systems across Francophone Africa. The company is recognized as a premier MOTOTRBO partner with over 40 years of joint experience in delivering professional radio systems.
• CodancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Codan distributor for HF radio equipment including the NGT MR, NGT VR, SENTRY-H, Patrol 2110/2110M Manpack, and the Envoy X1/X2 SDR transceiver. Codan HF radios are key for long-range communications in remote African environments.
• IcommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Icom distributor for marine VHF radios (IC-M series), land mobile, and aviation equipment across Francophone Africa and France.
• BarrettmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Barrett distributor for HF radio transceivers and communication systems serving government and military customers in Africa.
• TaïtmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Taït distributor providing radio communication solutions across multiple African country representations.
• KenwoodmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Kenwood distributor for professional two-way radios across Francophone Africa with dedicated country representations.
• Cambium NetworksmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Cambium Networks distributor for PTP point-to-point broadband backhaul equipment (PTP 550, 670, 700, 820, 850, 45700) providing high-capacity wireless connectivity as an alternative to fiber optics.
• IridiummajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Iridium distributor for satellite phones and broadband terminals (Iridium GO!, Iridium Extreme, Iridium 9555, Iridium Pilot Land Station) providing global satellite voice and data coverage independent of terrestrial networks.
• InmarsatmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Inmarsat distributor for IsatPhone satellite handsets providing reliable satellite voice and data services across Africa.
• ThurayamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Thuraya distributor for satellite phones (XT-PRO, XT-PRO DUAL, X5-Touch), broadband terminals (Thuraya IP+, IP Voyager, IP Commander), and hotspot devices providing satellite coverage across Africa.
• Victron EnergymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Victron Energy distributor for solar power systems including inverters, battery chargers, solar panels, battery balancers, transformers, and EasySolar all-in-one solutions used to power remote communication installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies:
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the OEM whose MOTOTRBO product line forms the backbone of SOICEX's portfolio. As a much larger incumbent with its own direct sales force in some African markets, Motorola Solutions both enables SOICEX (as a Platinum Partner) and represents a potential channel-disintermediation risk.
• Codan Communications: Codan is the Australian HF radio manufacturer whose Envoy, NGT, and Patrol product lines are core to SOICEX's HF/long-range communications offering. As an OEM, Codan could choose to expand its own distribution or partner with larger African integrators, creating channel risk for SOICEX.
• Thales Group: Thales is a French-headquartered defense and secure communications group with deep African enterprise and government relationships in mission-critical communications. It overlaps with SOICEX's government/security and naval customer segments in Francophone Africa, though at a much larger scale and broader scope.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks is the US-based broadband wireless equipment manufacturer whose PTP point-to-point radios are distributed by SOICEX. As a vertically integrated OEM with its own global channel, Cambium overlaps with SOICEX's broadband backhaul integration services.

Direct peers

• Hytera Communications: Hytera is a Chinese manufacturer of professional DMR and TETRA radio communications equipment with significant distribution and presence across Africa, directly competing with the Motorola MOTOTRBO products that SOICEX distributes. Both companies serve mission-critical enterprise and government customers in the region.
• Tait Communications: Tait Communications manufactures DMR and P25 land mobile radio systems for public safety, utilities, and transportation. It is one of the brands SOICEX distributes (Tait), but also competes as an independent radio OEM targeting similar mission-critical and African enterprise customers.
• Barrett Communications: Barrett Communications manufactures HF radio transceivers for government, military, and humanitarian customers — products SOICEX distributes. Barrett competes in the same HF equipment category SOICEX serves across Francophone Africa and government verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 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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