These companies in the Ain department are primarily distributors and wholesalers, with a significant presence in construction materials and industrial supplies. Many are mid-sized to large firms, some with long histories, such as Groupe Martin Belaysoud, established in 1829 for professional distribution, and Chausson Matériaux, a family-owned independent distributor of construction materials founded in 1921. Other notable firms include Téréva, specializing in heating and plumbing supplies, and FRANCE AIR, which designs and distributes air treatment systems.
A recurring pattern among these companies is their focus on B2B distribution, providing essential products and services to professionals across various sectors. For instance, Mabéo Industries distributes personal protective equipment and industrial supplies, while ORAPI Hygiène manufactures and distributes hygiene and maintenance products. A cluster of older companies, founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries, indicates a well-established industrial and commercial base in the region.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chausson Matériauxchausson.fr
Family-owned independent distributor specializing in construction materials, emphasizing honesty, reliability, and strong customer relationships with professionals. |
2,720 | |||
| 2 |
Groupe Martin Belaysoudmartin-belaysoud.com
The company, established since 1829, specializes in professional distribution with a national presence and innovative e-commerce sites They focus on strong values and personalized relationships with clients |
2,115 | |||
| 3 | 1,241 | ||||
| 4 |
FRANCE AIRfrance-air.com
Design and distribution of air treatment systems for commercial, industrial buildings, residential, professional kitchens, hospitals, and clean rooms. |
774 | |||
| 5 |
Mabéo Industriesmabeo-industries.com
Responsible distributor of personal protective equipment and industrial supplies offering technical solutions, maintenance support, and extensive product ranges through omnichannel commerce systems. |
571 | |||
| 6 |
ORAPI Hygièneorapihygiene.fr
Design, manufacture, and distribution of effective, sustainable hygiene, disinfection, and maintenance products protecting people and environment globally. |
473 | |||
| 7 |
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTIONglobal-distrib.com
Specializes in distributing new and used spare parts for industrial vehicles, using electronic catalogs for precise part identification and ordering. |
143 | |||
| 8 |
TIFLEXtiflex.com
providing marking, traceability, screen printing, and digital printing solutions to over 7,000 clients in more than 70 countries |
135 | |||
| 9 |
Groupe Bernardbernard-groupe.com
Support producers of cereals, fruits, vegetables, and vineyards with supply, grain collection, and tailored services focused on innovation and performance. |
117 | |||
| 10 |
COVERGUARDcoverguard-safety.com
Design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of original, comfortable, and reliable personal protective equipment for workplace safety. |
112 | |||
| 11 |
AIRVANCE Groupairvancegroup.com
A leading supplier of HVAC products in Europe, providing high-quality solutions and raising awareness about indoor air quality |
109 | |||
| 12 | 95 | ||||
| 13 |
PRADELpierrepradel.com
Specializing in professional mirrors, providing high-quality reflective surfaces for various industries and applications Trusted by businesses for accurate reflections |
68 | |||
| 14 |
Groupe Murgierlinktr.ee
Family-owned distributor of beers, coffee, hot drinks, wines, and spirits serving Rhône-Alpes region with modernized, customer-focused service. |
66 | |||
| 15 |
COFIEM Electronicscofiem-electronics.com
Specialists in sales and repairs of industrial electronics since 1991 Providing quality spare parts with a 1-year warranty for brands like Siemens, Schneider, and Fanuc |
58 | |||
Want more companies than this list?This page shows the largest ones only. Connect to Tamtam to see every company that matches, filter by size, industry or growth, and reach their decision-makers. | |||||
| 16 |
Int'Air Medicalintairmedical.fr
Development, production, and exclusive distribution of single-use respiratory medical devices and ecological medical products for hospital and home care. |
56 | |||
| 17 |
Martiplast Francemartiplast.fr
Specializing in engineering solutions, Martiplast provides equipment and services to plastics manufacturers for injection, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and recycling since 1972 |
54 | |||
| 18 | 50 | ||||
| 19 |
SOGEMA Accessoriessogema-myaccessories.com
Development and distribution of trendy fashion accessories for men, women, children, and babies through recognized brands and licenses. |
50 | |||
| 20 |
DKSH FRANCEdksh.com
A leading French company in chemical trade and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients, serving various industries with innovative products since 1939 |
48 | |||
| 21 |
MEDELPHARMmedelpharm.com
Innovative solutions in powder compression for research and development experts, led by a global team with expertise in engineering, software development, and tableting technologies |
40 | |||
| 22 | 
112
The company connects Indian manufacturers with French fashion brands, known for quality and expertise, serving top luxury brands and ready-to-wear labels |
40 | |||
| 23 |
Edialux Franceedialux.fr
Formulator and distributor of pest control products for professionals, offering over 1000 products from major international brands with a focus on quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability |
31 | |||
| 24 |
Rhône Peinture Automobilerhonepeintureautomobile.fr
A family-owned company specializing in automotive paint since 1983 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, emphasizing customer proximity and simplicity |
26 | |||
| 25 |
Jam Difusvariance-auto.com
Provides custom-sized window blinds and protective films for windows and vehicles, offering quality products, competitive prices, and expert guidance. |
26 | |||
| 26 |
Lennielennie-bv.fr
Specializing in screw and bolt distribution to distributors, sourcing from top factories for standard, special, and custom products to meet customer expectations |
23 | |||
| 27 |
Capdis
Cooperative providing supplies, grain collection, and tailored advice for crop and livestock production to farmer members, boosting economic performance while respecting societal and environmental issues. |
20 | |||
| 28 |
Englishvo-link.com
A car trading company founded in 2014, based near Lyon They buy used and new cars across Europe for professional clients, offering competitive prices and quality products |
19 | |||
| 29 |
Crossroad Acierscrossroadaciers.fr
Wholesale company specializing in steel products, serving industrial clients in the Rhône-Alpes region from Bourg en Bresse location. |
19 | |||
| 30 |
RBM - ROLFO FRANCErolfofrance.fr
Specializing in vehicle equipment since 1987, this French company imports and manufactures car carriers, offers maintenance services, and provides high-quality after-sales support |
18 | |||
Turn this list into pipeline
Tamtam finds the decision-makers at every company on a list like this one, with verified emails, phone numbers and the buying signals that tell you when to reach out.
How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.
More company lists in the Ain department
- The largest companies in the Ain department 511
- Manufacturers in the Ain department 98
- Companies with in-house R&D in the Ain department 90
- Multinational companies in the Ain department 73
- Contract manufacturers in the Ain department 64
- Hardware manufacturers in the Ain department 53
- Plastics Manufacturing companies in the Ain department 53
- Chemical companies in the Ain department 51
- Family-owned companies in the Ain department 46
- Construction companies in the Ain department 42
- Retail chains in the Ain department 38
The same list elsewhere in France
- Distributors and wholesalers in France 3,598
- Distributors and wholesalers in Île-de-France 947
- Distributors and wholesalers in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 509
- Distributors and wholesalers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 316
- Distributors and wholesalers in Grand Est 307
- Distributors and wholesalers in Occitanie 262
- Distributors and wholesalers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 252
- Distributors and wholesalers in Hauts-de-France 240
- Distributors and wholesalers in Pays de la Loire 198
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Rhône department 185
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Bouches-du-Rhône department 156
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Hauts-de-Seine department 154
- Distributors and wholesalers in Brittany 145
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Nord department 133
- Distributors and wholesalers in Normandy 128
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Gironde department 115
- Distributors and wholesalers in Centre-Val de Loire 98
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Haute-Garonne department 98
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Loire-Atlantique department 94
- Distributors and wholesalers in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 91
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Val-de-Marne department 91
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Yvelines department 91
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Seine-et-Marne department 82
- Distributors and wholesalers in Paris 254