Sonepar France in the news

Sonepar France reinforces its disability inclusion policies and achieves significant results, receiving the GEEIS Diversity label.

A partnership with software provider Reev has launched a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure management platform for professional and public clients.

Sonepar is expanding its French footprint by opening a new hub in Bois-d'Arcy and a specialized climate branch in Caen.

Sonepar is consolidating its climate engineering and electronic security services into a new multi-expertise distribution hub in Bois-d'Arcy to serve the Western Paris region.

Sonepar France won a major logistics award for its large-scale, low-carbon electrical material distribution at the Nantes University Hospital construction site.

Nibe France appointed Stéphane Laroche, a former director at Sonergia and Sonepar Méditerranée, as its new CEO to accelerate growth and strengthen market presence.

Sonepar Climate Solutions inaugurated its first agency in Caen, a relocation of a previous site, to reinforce its presence in the dynamic local construction and renovation market, aiming to establish a specialized climate engineering sector in Europe.

Nexans and Sonepar received a €6.5 million fine for illegally colluding on exclusive import rights for electrical cables in French overseas territories.

Nexans and Sonepar were fined by the French antitrust agency in the first whistleblower case of its kind.

Sonepar France consolidated its three HVAC specialty brands into a single entity named Sonepar Climate to strengthen market presence and customer solutions.

Sonepar France consolidated its HVAC specialist networks into Sonepar Climate, unifying operations and launching a dedicated e-commerce platform.

Sonepar France has consolidated its HVAC brands into one unified network to better serve professionals with harmonized products and services amid the energy transition.

Sonepar France is centralizing its IT systems and embracing electronic invoicing and AI to transform its B2B electrical distribution model while maintaining human-centric customer service.

French regulator fined Schneider Electric, Legrand, Rexel, and Sonepar €470 million for price-fixing electrical equipment, with all companies disputing the decision.

France's competition authority fined Schneider Electric, Legrand, Rexel, and Sonepar 470 million euros for price-fixing agreements, which all companies plan to appeal.

Véronique Morel took over as the Purchasing and Supply Chain Director at Sonepar France in June 2024.

A strategic partnership extension between Sonepar France and École Gustave facilitates technical recruitment through 'jobs dating' events for plumbing and electrical students.

Sonepar is investing heavily in digital platforms and supply chain improvements, launching a digital marketplace in France by end of 2023 with plans for the USA.

The CFDT union achieved a 53% majority in Sonepar France's workplace elections, displacing the FO union's representative status.

Sonepar France is partnering with École Gustave to help its electrical contractor clients recruit and train apprentices through job-dating events.