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It is with great sadness and emotion that Sonepar announces the passing of our founder and Honorary Chairman, Henri Coisne, during the night of December 15- 16 2022 at the age of 99. He was surrounded by his family and will now be reunited with his wife, Malou.

Beyond being a “great captain of industry,” it was his simplicity, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his integrity that will have marked his life.  Henri, following a family lead, recognized very early the potential of the electrical distribution industry. In 1969, he founded Sonepar that today has become the world’s leading electrical distributor, present in over 40 countries with 45,000 associates.

Sonepar shares the grief of his children, Henri, Martine, Sylvie, Marie-Christine and Laurence, their grandchildren, and their great grandchildren.
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C'est avec une grande tristesse et beaucoup d'émotion que Sonepar annonce le décès de son fondateur et président d'honneur, Henri Coisne, dans la nuit du 15 au 16 décembre 2022, à l'âge de 99 ans, entouré de sa famille. Il a rejoint son épouse Malou.

Au-delà d'être un "grand capitaine d'industrie", c'est sa simplicité, son esprit entrepreneurial et son intégrité qui auront marqué sa vie.Henri, dans la lignée de sa famille, a très tôt perçu le potentiel de la distribution électrique. En 1969, il fonde Sonepar qui est devenu aujourd'hui le premier distributeur électrique mondial, présent dans plus de 40 pays avec 45 000 collaborateurs.

Sonepar partage la peine de ses enfants, Henri, Martine, Sylvie, Marie-Christine et Laurence, de leurs petits-enfants et de leurs arrière-petits-enfants.


December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and all of Sonepar.
Henri was a visionary and built an incredible legacy.
Alan
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
My condolences to the family. Mr. Henry Coisne left quite a legacy. May he rest in peace.
Kathy O'Rourke, NorthEast Electrical
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
J'adresse mes plus sincères condoléances à l'ensemble de la famille Coisne et aux collaborateurs de Sonepar. C'est une grande perte pour tous.
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
It is not just a page that turns ... It is much more than that ... Monsieur Henri Coisne was one of the very few being able to change someone into a better person. It is not just a page that we can turn, it's an unremovable tattoo in our hearts and souls always reminding us to take actions to be better ourselves with the others.
Sincere condolences to the entire family.
Manuël Gielsdorf
Markus Asch and Dr. René Umlauft (Rittal International)
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
Dear Coisne family,

hearing of the passing of Henri Coisne leaves us deeply saddened. A strong, respected and influential personality like him leaves a huge gap behind – in your family, your family business and in industry. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on your loss.

Our partnership with Sonepar is certainly influenced by the spirit of Henri Coisne – for this we feel very grateful and we will always cherish the memory of his enormous contribution to the electrical distribution industry.

Our prayers are with you.

Kind regards

Markus Asch and Dr. René Umlauft
CEO and CMO of Rittal International
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
What an inspirational man. Condolences to the family. Paul Mclachlan
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
I never met Mr. Coisne, but I can tell how wonderful he must have been just by knowing his legacy.

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Coisne family.

Leonardo Arzamendi, Mexico.
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
Boa noite,
Meus sentimentos a toda a família do Sr. Henri Coisne.
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Coisne family. Henri Coisne was a visionary leader that was focused upon building a lasting legacy for Sonepar group all founded on culture ,people and integrity.

My condolences , Bob Zamarripa ,USA
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to the entire family of Mr. Coisne. The thoughts and prayers of our family are with yours. Peace be with you.
Tim and Lee Anne Walsh, USA
SONEPAR PERU
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we pray for your eternal rest, Henri Coisne. Your kind face will remain with us forever.
May God always take care of you
"Hasta siempre y Gracias"

Sonepar Perú
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January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023
J’adresse mes plus sincères condoléances en ce moment de deuil à Mme. Marie-Christine Coisne et à sa famille.
Je garderai, de ma rencontre avec M. Henri Coisne, l’image d’un homme affable et proche de ses collaborateurs.
January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille Cousine et aux proches de ce grand monsieur.
January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023
Traurig ist es immer für die Hinterbliebenen, wenn uns jemand aus unserer Mitte verlässt!
In unseren Gedanken wird Henri Coisne mit seiner einmaligen Lebensleistung weiter leben.

Seit fast 50 Jahren bin ich teil der Sonepar Familie und stolz dabei zu sein.
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Sincères condoléances

January 3, 2023
Mes condoléances les plus sincères à la famille et aux proches de Monsieur Coisne dont je partage la peine.
January 3, 2023
Je vous adresse mes sincères condoléances.
Je garderais en mémoire le fantastique entrepreneur qu'il fût, ainsi que l'ADN qu'il aura insufflé à Sonepar.
Mes pensées accompagnent sa famille ainsi que ses proches.

Respectueusement,
Jean Marrocq.

The Heritage of a Great Man!

January 2, 2023
A man can only be judged by his actions and not by his good intentions or his beliefs! His most valuable gift is his actions, what he has created during his successful life, his vision, and the enterprise he handed us.
Rest in peace 

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