# The 30 largest distributors and wholesalers in the Isère department

Tamtam tracks 78 distributors and wholesalers headquartered in the Isère department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Groupe SAMSE, SAMSE and Telenco. Their median headcount is 84. Half of them were founded in 1977 or later. The most common headquarters are Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (6), Grenoble (4) and Échirolles (4).

This list covers major distributors and wholesalers in the Isère department, focusing on companies with substantial employee numbers. Key players include Groupe SAMSE, a large independent group distributing building materials; Telenco, an industrial group providing telecommunications equipment; and SOCARA E.LECLERC, a significant logistics provider for retail outlets. Other notable firms are GINEYS, specializing in food product distribution, and Groupe PAYANT, involved in public works equipment. The companies here mostly serve B2B markets, ranging from construction and telecommunications to food and specialized industrial supplies.

A clear pattern among these companies is their diverse operational focus within the wholesale and distribution sectors. While many are established firms like Groupe SAMSE (founded 1920) and GINEYS (founded 1970), there are also more recent additions such as Telenco (founded 1999). Headquarters are spread across the department, with notable concentrations in Grenoble and its surrounding areas, as well as locations like Villette-d'Anthon and Vienne.

🇫🇷 Isère · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Groupe SAMSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-samse) (groupe-samse.fr)<br>An independent group distributing building materials for construction and housing, a leader in eastern France, specializing in DIY and construction material trade for professionals and individuals. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇷 Grenoble | 4,771 | 1920 |
| 2 | [SAMSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/samse) (samse.fr)<br>Family-owned company with extensive retail network, emphasizing customer relationships, autonomy, proximity, and valuing employee diversity and skills. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇷 Grenoble | 476 | 1920 |
| 3 | [Telenco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/telenco) (telenco.com)<br>Industrial group designing, manufacturing, and distributing equipment for telecoms and datacom networks through production sites, B2B e-commerce, engineering, and technician training services. | Telecommunications | 🇫🇷 Moirans | 317 | 1999 |
| 4 | [SOCARA E.LECLERC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/socara-e-leclerc-villette-d-anthon) (recrutement.leclerc)<br>Major logistics provider supplying over eighty retail outlets across the Rhône-Alpes region, ensuring essential goods reach store shelves through professional teamwork and solidarity. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇫🇷 Villette-d'Anthon | 278 | 1976 |
| 5 | [GINEYS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gineys) (gineys.com)<br>Specializing in distributing fresh, dry, and frozen food products since 1970, with a focus on quality and innovation (23 words) | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Vienne | 274 | 1970 |
| 6 | [Groupe PAYANT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-payant) (groupepayant.fr)<br>Distribution and rental of public works, handling, and environmental equipment through exclusive dealership of major brands in France. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Domène | 156 | 1951 |
| 7 | [IMPEX SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/impex-sas) (impex-online.com)<br>Design, manufacture, and innovate automotive accessories with a strong team spirit, focusing on employee development and company values. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Chimilin | 128 | 1975 |
| 8 | [CHRISTAUD groupe SAMSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/christaud-groupe-samse) (christaud.com)<br>Specialized in water supply solutions, training, and innovative products for professionals and local communities managing water networks sustainably. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Échirolles | 120 | 1766 |
| 9 | [FROID et SERVICES - THERMOKING](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/froid-et-services-thermoking) (froid-services.fr)<br>Network of Thermo King dealerships offering new and used refrigerated vehicles, products, and services for reliable cold chain solutions. | Truck Transportation | 🇫🇷 Chasse-sur-Rhône | 113 |  |
| 10 | [STEDIS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stedis) (stedis.com)<br>STEDIS is a Saint-Martin-d'Hères based company specializing in fuel and AdBlue distribution, connected devices, and energy savings certificates | Oil and Gas | 🇫🇷 Saint-Martin-d'Hères | 111 |  |
| 11 | [MAURIS BOIS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mauris-bois) (mauris.fr)<br>Regional distributor specializing in wood, panels, and related products, with 10 sales points across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, originating from two former sawmills. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Grenoble | 99 | 1918 |
| 12 | [Almet France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/almet-france) (almet-metal.com)<br>Wholesale distributor specializing in aluminum semi-finished products and stainless steel with extensive regional network and large stock availability. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Satolas-et-Bonce | 94 | 1984 |
| 13 | [Laboratoires Sicobel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoires-sicobel) (sicobel.com)<br>Company specializes in manufacturing and distributing organic and natural beauty and health products, with a focus on eco-friendly, accessible options through various brands. | Retail Health and Personal Care Products | 🇫🇷 Chasse-sur-Rhône | 90 | 1959 |
| 14 | [systhen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/systhen) (systhen.com)<br>Provider of document capture and processing solutions, offering scanners, consulting, implementation, maintenance, and support for digital transformation. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 88 | 1997 |
| 15 | [PROLIANS SMG Isère](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prolians-smg-isere) (prolians.fr)<br>Supplier of extensive construction materials and services supporting over 200 trades including metalworkers, plumbers, builders, and public services. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Échirolles | 84 |  |
| 16 | [SFERACO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sferaco) (sferaco.com)<br>Distributes reliable and available valves, fittings, and meters to professional distributors in heating, plumbing, climate engineering, and industrial supply. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 81 | 1978 |
| 17 | [Forezia Snacking](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forezia-snacking) (foreziasnacking.fr)<br>Distribution of fresh, frozen, and dry food products to professional quick-service restaurants, sandwich shops, and retail chains across France. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Chasse-sur-Rhône | 76 | 2003 |
| 18 | [IDEAL PNEU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ideal-pneu) (franchise.idealpneu.fr)<br>A French company offering innovative services like winter tire rental, with over 16 years of expertise in tires High-quality products and services at attractive prices | Retail Motor Vehicles | 🇫🇷 Tignieu-Jameyzieu | 73 | 2006 |
| 19 | [Odrea](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/odrea) (dipra.fr)<br>Manufacturing and distributing plumbing fixtures and valves for building and retail sectors, combining long-standing industrial expertise and quality products. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 71 | 1986 |
| 20 | [Optiplus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/optiplus) (opti-plus.net)<br>Provider of contact lenses, optical products, and accessories for opticians, offering national brands and own labels, promoting eye health and eco-friendly practices | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Les Roches-de-Condrieu | 62 | 2007 |
| 21 | [CRD Roulements](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crd-roulements) (crdimport.fr)<br>A French leader in industrial bearings, representing specialized manufacturers to offer a complete range of ball, roller, needle bearings, and more | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Échirolles | 52 | 1977 |
| 22 | [THERMADOR SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thermador-sas) (thermador.fr)<br>Distribution of heating, plumbing, and sanitary accessories to professional wholesalers with extensive stock and fast delivery across metropolitan France. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 49 | 1968 |
| 23 | [Thermador Groupe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thermador-groupe) (thermador-groupe.fr)<br>Group of 18 specialized companies providing plumbing, heating, ventilation, air compressors, welding equipment, generators, and pool accessories for domestic and collective markets. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 45 | 1968 |
| 24 | [ECRIN Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecrin-systems) (ecrin.com)<br>A French SME specializing in industrial computing & embedded electronics, offering custom solutions, hardware platforms, integration services, and value-added distribution | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Crolles | 43 | 1984 |
| 25 | [MGA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mga) (mymga.fr)<br>Supplier of automotive spare parts specializing in maintenance and servicing, offering extensive stock and a detailed product catalog for professionals. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier | 42 | 1977 |
| 26 | [Laiterie Gilbert](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laiterie-gilbert) (laiterie-gilbert.fr)<br>Production and distribution of fresh dairy products, management of independent cheese shops network, operation of cheese marketplace in France. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Grenoble | 41 | 2012 |
| 27 | [MATELEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/matelec) (matelec38.eu)<br>Wholesale distributor since 1991 specializing in electrical, plumbing, and heating materials Professional-grade products with expert team and personalized service | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Voiron | 41 | 1991 |
| 28 | [Ets DOUCET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ets-doucet) (doucet-grp.com)<br>A family-owned industrial supplies distribution company with over 75 years of experience, offering a wide range of components and a large stock of products | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Seyssins | 40 | 1945 |
| 29 | [CROS S.A.S. à Mission](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cros-s-a-s-a-mission) (cros.com)<br>Sales, rental, and maintenance of air compressors, pumps, generators, and drilling equipment supporting industrial and public sector clients in Dauphiné. | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Échirolles | 39 | 1953 |
| 30 | [LatitudeGPS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/latitudegps) (latitudegps.com)<br>Specializing in Precision Agriculture since 1998, this company offers equipment, GPS technology, and services for mechanical weeding, precise sowing, and robotics in numerous locations | Farming | 🇫🇷 Venon | 38 | 1998 |

## 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 12, 2026.

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