France-based electrical distributor Sonepar has acquired Gruppo Matel Spa, Padua, Italy, an electrical distributor that serves primarily the residential market and posted sales of €28 million (US$32.5 million) in 2013.
Gruppo Matel Spa operates seven branches primarily in northeast Italy, and it also has a presence in Romania under the brand name Eurosei, with three branches in the country’s biggest cities. Its sales in Romania totaled €2 million (US$2.3 million) in 2013.