TBI56

What TBI56 does

TBI56 is a regional French office technology and IT services company headquartered in Ploërmel, Morbihan, in Brittany. It distributes and supports professional photocopiers and multifunction devices — primarily Sharp, Konica Develop, and Brother — alongside a managed IT practice covering network configuration, computer maintenance, télémaintenance, and repair. The product portfolio also includes electronic document management (GED/dematerialization), office furniture and space planning, IT consumables (toners and cartridges across OEM, TBi56 own-brand, and Uprint compatible lines), refurbished computers, custom stamps, and in-store copy services. The company also resells Plasmacluster air purifiers as a workplace add-on to managed IT and copier contracts.

TBI56 operates a physical showroom at Parc d'Activités de Brocéliande in Ploërmel, complemented by a direct field-sales motion and an online client portal, targeting SMB and mid-market customers across Brittany. The revenue model is a blend of recurring rental and maintenance contracts on photocopiers/MFPs, subscription-based managed IT services, one-time hardware and consumables sales, and transactional copy service revenue. Pricing is largely quote-based; only a small number of consumable and accessory unit prices (e.g., HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 at €95.00 TTC, Brother StampCreator PR3458B at €33.25 HT) are publicly disclosed.

In January 2023, TBI56 was integrated into La Générale de Bureautique, itself part of the Groupe Factoria conglomerate, expanding the combined entity's service portfolio to include telephony, GED, and interactive multifunction communication screens (MFC). The standalone TBI56 is listed at 6 employees, while the integrated Générale de Bureautique unit operates with 50+ collaborators.

Name

TBI56

Legal name

TBi56

Website

https://tbi56.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TBI56 is a regional French office technology and managed IT provider serving SMBs in Brittany, offering photocopiers, document management (GED), office furniture, and IT services, now operating as part of Groupe Factoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Equipment & Managed IT Services

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG), Printing & Copy Services Retail (CRALABAD)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Photocopier rental
• Document management
• Office furniture
• IT consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Ploërmel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photocopier Rental, Purchase & Maintenance: Photocopiers and multifunction printers offered via rental (location), outright purchase (achat), and ongoing maintenance contracts. Revenue is generated through recurring rental/lease payments and one-time equipment sales.
2. Professional IT Services & Managed IT: Managed and managed IT services covering network configuration, computer maintenance, remote support (télémaintenance), and computer repair. Delivered as subscription or contract-based services.
3. GED / Electronic Document Management: Electronic document management and dematerialization services, sold as part of the service portfolio.
4. Office Furniture: Office furniture and space planning/aménagement solutions, sold alongside other office equipment.
5. IT Consumables & Hardware Sales: Sale of ink cartridges, toners (including compatible/Uprint brands), and computer hardware (printers, multifunction devices). Revenue from one-time product sales.
6. Copy Service: In-store copy service offering photocopying, binding, lamination, and cutting. Customers can pay per job or via subscription card.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TBI56 supplies, rents, and maintains professional photocopiers and multifunction printers (Sharp, Konica Develop, Brother) for businesses, alongside managed IT services (network configuration, computer maintenance, remote support, repair), electronic document management (GED) and dematerialization, office furniture, and IT consumables such as cartridges and toners. The company operates from a showroom in Ploërmel, Brittany, and delivers bundled office-technology solutions to SMB and mid-market customers across the region.

Product overview

TBI56 (Groupe Factoria) is a regional French office equipment and IT services company offering an integrated portfolio of office solutions. The core offering centers on professional photocopiers (Sharp, Konica Develop, Brother brands) available through rental, purchase, or maintenance contracts, complemented by managed IT services covering network configuration, maintenance, remote support, and computer repair. Additional services include electronic document management (GED/dematerialization), office furniture, and copy services. The company also sells consumables (toners, cartridges) under manufacturer, TBi56 own-brand, and Uprint compatible labels, as well as refurbished computers. Recent additions include air purifiers with Plasmacluster technology and custom stamp creation. TBI56 operates as part of Groupe Factoria following integration with Générale de Bureautique in January 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Photocopiers (Photocopieurs Professionnels) Rental (location), outright purchase (achat), and maintenance contracts for professional photocopiers and multifunction devices (Sharp, Konica Develop, Brother) that combine printing, copying, fax, and scanning; sold and serviced for SMB and mid-market businesses in Brittany.
• Professional IT Services (Informatique Professionnel)
• Electronic Document Management - GED Electronic document management and dematerialization services enabling digital document workflows, storage, and management for businesses.
• Office Furniture (Mobilier de Bureau)
• Copy Service In-store copy service offering photocopying, binding, lamination, and cutting (massicotage) at the Ploërmel location, with pay-per-use or subscription card access.
• Plasmacluster Air Purifier Air purifier using Plasmacluster technology that eliminates 99% of bacteria, offered alongside managed IT and copier contract services for office environments.
• Custom Stamp Creation (Création de Tampons)
• Refurbished Computers (Ordinateurs Reconditionnés)
• Cartridges and Toners
• Sharp BP 50C26 Multifunction Photocopier Sharp BP 50C26 all-in-one multifunction device combining photocopier, printer, fax, and scanner, marketed for workflow efficiency and image quality.
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Printer HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 colour printer offered for unit sale, eligible for HP Instant Ink consumable subscription.

Segments1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• La Générale de Bureautique / Groupe FactoriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2023In January 2023, TBI56 announced its integration into La Générale de Bureautique, which belongs to Groupe Factoria. Générale de Bureautique employs 50+ collaborators and has operated since 1989 as a recognized regional office solutions provider. This integration strengthens TBI56's territorial coverage in Brittany and enables the combined entity to offer an expanded service portfolio including telephony, GED (electronic document management), and interactive multifunction communication screens (MFC). TBI56's existing team and contacts remain unchanged post-integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SCC France: SCC is a large European IT services and distribution group with a French operation covering hardware distribution, managed services, and workplace technology. It overlaps with TBI56's IT and consumables distribution and managed services lines at larger scale.
• Bruneau: Bruneau is a major French B2B office supplies, furniture, and print/MFP e-tailer serving SMB and mid-market customers nationwide. It competes with TBI56 for the same Brittany SMB procurement budget on supplies, furniture, and multifunction equipment, but at much larger scale and primarily online.
• Calipage: Calipage is a large French office supplies and print/MFP distribution network serving SMBs across France, with multi-brand dealer and reseller operations similar to TBI56's offering. TBI56's website explicitly carries the Calipage co-brand, indicating the two are linked within the same distribution/Groupe Factoria ecosystem.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions France: Konica Minolta is one of TBI56's primary OEM partners (devices branded Konica Develop/Konica Minolta are sold and serviced) and also operates its own direct MPS and managed print services in France. It is the closest OEM-side comparator and the channel most likely to disintermediate independent dealers.
• Office DEPOT France: Office DEPOT France is a national office supplies, furniture, and print consumables retailer. It competes with TBI56 on consumables, basic printers, and office supplies at lower price points and broader reach, though without TBI56's local managed service and installation layer.
• Manutan: Manutan is a large European B2B distributor of workplace, office, and industrial supplies with a strong French footprint. It overlaps with TBI56's office furniture and consumables categories and serves a similar SMB/mid-market customer profile, though with a much broader catalogue and pan-European reach.
• Sharp Electronics France: Sharp is a key photocopier/MFP brand stocked by TBI56 (Sharp BP 50C26 launch) and Sharp's French business unit sells and services multifunction devices directly to enterprises. It competes for the same managed print and MFP contracts TBI56 targets in Brittany.
• Econocom: Econocom is a major European provider of digital services, IT equipment financing, and managed workplace services, including printer fleet management. It competes with TBI56's managed IT and managed print offerings, but at national and enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Rex Rotary: Rex Rotary is a French regional office equipment dealer and managed print services provider serving SMBs with photocopiers, multifunction devices, and document management, very similar to TBI56's bundled offering. It is one of the closest direct peers in terms of business model and customer profile.
• Dauphin (office furniture): Dauphin is a France-based office furniture manufacturer and dealer focused on ergonomic workspace solutions, directly comparable to TBI56's Mobilier de Bureau offering. It competes for the same Brittany workspace planning and furniture procurement budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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