Charge Amps and Rexel 3S enter into global agreement
18.05.2022 – STOCKHOLM, SVERIGE: Charge Amps (www.chargeamps.com), a leading provider of charging solutions for electric cars, announces today that it has entered into an agreement of a global collaboration with Rexel Strategic Supplier Services (Rexel 3S).
Through this agreement, Charge Amps becomes one of Rexel’s strategic suppliers with the aim of increasing the sales of Charge Amps’ products through the Rexel Group’s sales channels.
The global agreement follows a successful collaboration between Charge Amps and Rexel in Sweden. The initial focus will be on the European markets, as local deals are already in place in Sweden and the Netherlands, with ongoing discussions on collaborations with other European countries.
Charge Amps, founded in 2012, develops smart charging stations, cables, and cloud software for use at home, in connection to commercial properties and offices, and in public environments. Since the launch of its first charging station in 2015, the company has delivered over 100,000 charge points to customers in 15 countries. In 2021, Charge Amps reported its strongest year to date, with sales increasing by 145% compared to the previous year.
Anders Bergtoft, CEO at Charge Amps comments: “It feels fantastic to be able to further expand our already successful collaboration with Rexel and to take this next step together. Rexel is one of the world’s leading distributors and together we now want to replicate our accomplishments in Sweden internationally. Electrical wholesalers are a fundamental part of our go-to-market strategy. Through this agreement, we now reach Rexel’s installers and customers across Europe”.
Matthieu Sarton, Director at Rexel 3S comments: “Rexel Strategic Suppliers Services is pleased to have signed a global cooperation agreement with Charge Amps, a decision in line with our strategy to actively develop sales in Electrical Vehicule Charging Stations. We will partner with Charge Amps to accelerate their international development within Rexel’s sales network and this partnership will complement our existing offer with premium charging solutions in a fast-growing market”.
About Charge Amps
Charge Amps is a leading, Sweden-born provider of innovative and sustainable charging solutions for electric vehicles. Charge Amps develops smart and user-friendly products for use in homes, offices, and public places. Charge Amps was founded in 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden, and is undergoing rapid international expansion, with 160 employees in seven countries, and sales across 15 markets. For more information, visit www.chargeamps.com.
ABOUT REXEL GROUP
Rexel, worldwide expert in the multichannel professional distribution of products and services for the energy world, addresses three main markets: residential, commercial, and industrial. The Group supports its residential, commercial, and industrial customers by providing a tailored and scalable range of products and services in energy management for construction, renovation, production, and maintenance. Rexel operates through a network of over 1,900 branches in 24 countries, with more than 26,000 employees. The Group’s sales were €14.7 billion in 2021.
Rexel is listed on the Eurolist market of Euronext Paris. For more information, visit www.rexel.com/en.