Arc
Arc is a French industrial glass tableware manufacturer founded in 1825, operating four major brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris, Arcoroc, Chef&Sommelier) plus B2B custom, outlet, and e-commerce channels, serving consumer, hospitality, and B2B customers in 160+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1825
- HeadquartersArques, France
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Arc does
Arc is a privately held French industrial group, founded in 1825 and headquartered in Arques, Pas-de-Calais, that designs and manufactures glass tableware. The company operates through the holding Arc Holdings and subsidiaries including ARC France, Arc Web & Retail, and Arc Middle East LLC, employing 5,001–10,000 people and selling in more than 160 countries. Arc runs industrial-scale glass furnaces (notably the S furnace under reconstruction at Arc France and the RAK furnaces at Arc Middle East, each capable of processing hundreds of tonnes of glass at 1,400°C) and is described as the world leader in tableware.
The product portfolio is organized around four major brands. For consumers, Luminarc covers everyday tableware, cookware, and drinkware, while Cristal d'Arques Paris addresses premium and gifting glassware. For professionals, Arcoroc serves catering and hospitality operations, and Chef&Sommelier focuses on oenology and fine-dining tools. The group also runs Arc Customised Glass (B2B bespoke/branded glass), five Arc Outlet factory stores in France, and the La Table d'Arc e-commerce platform for European delivery.
Arc monetizes through one-time sales of physical goods across three principal streams: consumer retail via chains, outlets, and e-commerce; professional/catering supply via specialized distributors; and customized B2B glass solutions (e.g., the Burger King Stranger Things promotional glassware). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consumer outlets offer 30–70% off recommended retail, and professional products are quoted B2B. The go-to-market combines own-store/own-site sales, third-party retail and HoReCa distributors, regional subsidiaries, and event-led demand generation (notably Ambiente 2026 in Frankfurt marking the group's bicentenary).
Arc firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arc
- Legal name
- Arc Management & Services SAS
- Website
- https://arc-intl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1825
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Arc is a French industrial glass tableware manufacturer founded in 1825, operating four major brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris, Arcoroc, Chef&Sommelier) plus B2B custom, outlet, and e-commerce channels, serving consumer, hospitality, and B2B customers in 160+ countries.
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- akta.pro rank
Arc industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Glass Tableware
- NAICS
- Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)
- SIC
- Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)
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Where Arc is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arques
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Arc business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Consumer Tableware Sales: Sale of branded tableware products to consumers through retail stores, e-commerce (La Table d'Arc), and Arc Outlet factory stores. Products include Luminarc and Cristal d'Arques Paris collections for everyday and special occasions.
- Professional/Catering Products: Sale of professional-grade glassware and tableware to hotels, restaurants, caterers, and institutions through specialized distributors. Brands include Arcoroc and Chef&Sommelier.
- Customized/Bespoke Glass Solutions: Arc Customised Glass provides tailored glass solutions for businesses requiring branded or custom-designed tableware, including corporate gifting and promotional items.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
Arc product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arc designs, manufactures, and sells glass tableware products worldwide through a portfolio of consumer brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris) and professional brands (Arcoroc, Chef&Sommelier). The company also provides customized B2B glass solutions for businesses requiring branded or bespoke tableware, alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce (La Table d'Arc) and factory outlet retail operations.
Product overview
Arc is a tableware manufacturer offering a portfolio of glass and ceramic products across consumer and professional markets. The portfolio consists of consumer brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris), professional brands for foodservice (Arcoroc, Chef&Sommelier), a B2B customized glass division, and retail/outlet operations. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Arques, France, and serves commercial customers in over 160 countries worldwide, with products spanning drinkware, dinnerware, cookware, storage containers, and oenology tools.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Luminarc: Consumer goods brand for everyday tableware, cookware, and drinkware
- Cristal d'Arques Paris
- Arcoroc
- Chef&Sommelier
- Arc Outlet
- La Table d'Arc
- Arc Customised Glass
Products and services
- Luminarc Arc's consumer-facing tableware brand offering everyday glass and ceramic products for dining, drinking, cooking, and home experiences, sold through retail chains and e-commerce.
- Cristal d'Arques Paris Arc's iconic premium crystal and glass tableware brand featuring French Easy Chic style for special occasions and home décor.
- Arcoroc Arc's professional brand for catering establishments, offering durable glassware designed for intensive use in restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operations.
- Chef&Sommelier Arc's expert professional brand specializing in oenology tools, tasting glasses, and premium glassware for sommeliers and hospitality professionals.
- Arc Customised Glass B2B service providing customized glass solutions for businesses, including tailored products, bespoke designs, and branded glassware for hospitality and corporate clients.
- La Table d'Arc Online retail platform for purchasing Arc's consumer tableware products across Europe, offering Luminarc and Cristal d'Arques Paris collections.
- Arc Outlet Stores Factory outlet stores offering discounted Arc tableware products year-round with savings of 30-70% on brand collections, located in Arques, Troyes, Romans, Talange, and Cholet in France.
Companies that use Arc
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Arc technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Arc partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Burger King FranceflagshipBurger King France collaborated with Arc to produce exclusive Stranger Things promotional glasses. Arc manufactured the custom glassware at their Arques glassworks in Hauts-de-France, France. The project involved designing and producing five different glass designs representing the Stranger Things menu promotion, with 100% French manufacturing from molten glass to finished product including decoration.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Arc competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Şişecam (Paşabahçe): Turkish glass conglomerate whose Paşabahçe brand produces consumer tableware, drinkware, and HoReCa glassware globally. Comparable category breadth and international distribution, though at much larger corporate scale than Arc's standalone glass operations.
- Schott AG: German specialty-glass manufacturer spanning pharma, optics, electronics, and home/consumer glass. Overlaps with Arc in industrial glass know-how and scale furnace operations, though Schott operates across much broader end-markets than Arc's tableware focus.
Direct peers
- Zwiesel Glas: German crystal glassware manufacturer serving both hospitality and retail markets with premium consumer stemware and professional wine glasses. Closely comparable to Arc's premium consumer (Cristal d'Arques Paris) and sommelier (Chef&Sommelier) offerings.
- Bormioli Luigi (Bormioli Rocco): Italian-based manufacturer of glass tableware, drinkware, and giftware across consumer (Bormioli Rocco) and professional/HoReCa (Bormioli Luigi) channels. Directly comparable product portfolio, customer segmentation, and glass-making heritage parallel to Arc's Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris, Arcoroc, and Chef&Sommelier lines.
- Rastal: German glassmaker focused on customized/professional glassware for beverage brands and HoReCa. Directly comparable to Arc's Arc Customised Glass B2B operation serving promotional and corporate-custom clients (e.g., the Burger King Stranger Things line).
- Duralex: French tempered-glass tableware manufacturer (iconic Picardie line). Comparable in French origin, glass tableware focus, and consumer/institutional channel mix — making Duralex a domestic direct peer for Arc.
- Libbey: US-headquartered glass tableware manufacturer serving foodservice and consumer channels (libbey.com brand plus Crate & Barrel partnership). Directly comparable professional and consumer business model to Arc's Arcoroc/Chef&Sommelier and Luminarc lines.
- Anchor Hocking: US-based glassware and bakeware manufacturer (part of the Oneida Group) serving consumer and foodservice markets. Comparable in product mix (drinkware, storage, bakeware) and in serving both retail and professional foodservice channels.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Arc social profiles
Digital presenceArc financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Arc leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Arc subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Arc funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Arc M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Arc
What does Arc do?
Arc designs, manufactures, and sells glass tableware products worldwide through a portfolio of consumer brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques Paris) and professional brands (Arcoroc, Chef&Sommelier). The company also provides customized B2B glass solutions for businesses requiring branded or bespoke tableware, alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce (La Table d'Arc) and factory outlet retail operations.
Is Arc a public or private company?
Arc is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Arc founded?
Arc was founded in 1825. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Arc based?
Arc is headquartered in Arques, France, in the Europe region.
How does Arc make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Consumer Tableware Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional/Catering Products and customized/Bespoke Glass Solutions.
Who are Arc's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Şişecam (Paşabahçe) and Schott AG. Direct peers are Zwiesel Glas, Bormioli Luigi (Bormioli Rocco), Rastal, Duralex, Libbey and Anchor Hocking.
Does Arc have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arc.
What industry is Arc in?
Arc's product category is Glass Tableware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAEAE, Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium). Its NAICS code is 327212 and its SIC code is 3220.