Common goals – Individual success

IMELCO is the largest international marketing group of independent electrical wholesalers. Established over 30 years ago, it brings business partners from different countries to one table, enabling the exchange of experiences, and negotiates a common framework with partner suppliers: for the success of each individual member and for the benefit of the whole group.

Goals

Let's pool our strengths and use the synergy effect

The cooperation within IMELCO comprises the exchange of know-how and market data, as well as the common framework agreements for terms and conditions with partner suppliers. The goal is to attain the best benefits for each single party involved: an associated wholesaler, a partner supplier and a national wholesale consortium.

Our targets at a glance

To elaborate joint strategies and action plans

To set up and develop different types of networks

To exchange know-how at an international level

To observe country-specific and global trends

To support our members in their day-to-day business

To further strengthen our leading position in the sector of independent electrical wholesaling

Structure

Transparent and efficient decision-making process

IMELCO is the biggest international group of independent wholesalers. Nevertheless, we attach great value to keeping its structure simple and uncomplicated in order to guarantee the democratic decision-making, transparency and prompt implementation of our action plans.

IMELCO MEMBERS

…are always represented by two people (one Member of the Supervisory Board and one Chief Operating Officer)

IMELCO SUPERVISORY BOARD

The business interests of each member are represented in the Supervisory Board by one dedicated person.

IMELCO Chief Operating Officers

All issues related to daily business, as well as IMELCO’s supplier relationships, are subject to discussion by the Board of Chief Operating Officers. Each member delegates one Chief Operating Officer to the Meetings of the Board.

Data & Facts

For over 30 years, IMELCO has dedicated itself to the sustainable development of its associated companies. Building on the foundations of its three founding members, IMELCO has grown to now operate in 25 countries through 1,000 wholesale businesses.

1991

date of
establishment

15

active members

25

countries

1,000

associated
wholesalers

5,650

points of
sale

€ 32B

consolidated
turnover