What Siplec does

Siplec S.A. is a private cooperative purchasing and supply-chain organization operating as the exclusive procurement arm of the Mouvement E.Leclerc, the second-largest fuel operator in France and one of the country's leading retail movements with 24.3% market share. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, Siplec coordinates centralized buying of energy products (fuels, natural gas, electricity, LPG, EV charging, solar photovoltaic), non-food hardline goods under the Sélection d'Experts brand umbrella (14 categories spanning DIY, automotive, kitchen, garden, electronics, toys, sports, luggage and outdoor furniture), and textile/apparel products under the Tissaia and Mots d'Enfants brands. Operations span 870+ hypermarkets and supermarkets, 990+ drive locations, 730+ service stations, 20 GSS concepts, and 23 highway rest areas operated through subsidiary SODIPLEC, with international sourcing handled via Siplec E.Leclerc International, the CEDILEC warehouse at Le Havre, and field offices across China (Hong Kong, Shanghai), Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh.

Name

Siplec

Legal name

SIPLEC S.A.

Website

https://siplec.leclerc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Siplec is the central purchasing and supply-chain cooperative of France's E.Leclerc retail movement, procuring fuels, electricity, gas, non-food hardline goods, and textiles for 870+ stores, 730+ service stations, and 600+ independent merchants representing 24.3% of French retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Cooperative Procurement

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain & Product Environmental Compliance (RoHS, WEEE, Packaging EPR, Eco-Design/Labeling Regulations) (EUAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Retail cooperative procurement
• Energy trading services
• Non-food merchandise sourcing
• Fleet fuel cards
• Private label distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Energy Product Sales: Siplec manages energy procurement and sales for E.Leclerc including fuels (12.3 million m3 in 2025), natural gas, electricity, EV charging, and LPG. Revenue generated from supplying E.Leclerc stations and stores.
2. Non-Food Product Sales (Bazar): Purchasing and supplying manufactured goods across 14 categories including DIY, auto, kitchen, school supplies, childcare, garden, appliances, furniture, toys, pet supplies, electronics, sports, luggage, and outdoor furniture under the Sélection d'Experts brand
3. Textile and Apparel Sales (Mode): Fashion, home textiles, footwear and accessories sourced from France, Europe and Asia, sold under Tissaia (clothing, home linen, shoes, accessories) and Mots d'Enfants (childcare) brands exclusively in E.Leclerc stores
4. Highway Rest Area Operations (SODIPLEC): Operation of 23 highway service areas across France offering fuel, boutique products at E.Leclerc prices, and restaurant services through subsidiary SODIPLEC
5. Energy Efficiency Programs (CEE): Energy savings certificate programs for businesses, local authorities and E.Leclerc entities, providing financing for energy renovation work eligible for CEE certificates
6. Stock Clearance Services: Facilitating circular economy by helping European manufacturers dispose of overstock, change packaging, or end-of-series products through E.Leclerc distribution channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Siplec E.Leclerc is the purchasing and procurement cooperative for the E.Leclerc retail movement, sourcing, storing and distributing energy products (fuels, electricity, natural gas, LPG, EV charging, photovoltaic) and non-food manufactured goods (Bazar hardline and Mode textile categories) across France. The company manages end-to-end supply chain control — from international sourcing through Asian offices to the CEDILEC warehouse at Le Havre — and distributes Sélection d'Experts, Tissaia, Mots d'Enfants, Eco+ and Clairgaz private-label brands through E.Leclerc stores, drives and service stations, supplemented by professional B2B energy solutions and 23 SODIPLEC highway rest areas.

Product overview

Siplec E.Leclerc is a procurement and commercial services cooperative for the E.Leclerc distribution network, founded in 1979. The company operates four main business divisions: (1) Énergies sector covering fuels, natural gas, electricity, electric vehicle charging, photovoltaic installations, and energy efficiency certificates; (2) Bazar sector supplying household goods, electronics, tools, toys, and outdoor products under the Sélection d'Experts brand umbrella including sub-brands like Foxter, Beaux jours, Homeside, Kidway, Elsay, Woodsun, and Esquisse; (3) Mode sector providing textile products, footwear, home linen, and childcare items under Tissaia and Mots d'Enfants store brands; and (4) Déstockage service for unsold inventory clearance. The company also operates subsidiaries including SODIPLEC (23 highway rest areas), CEDILEC warehouse at Le Havre, and Siplec E.Leclerc International for non-European sourcing. The portfolio is anchored by store brands across energy, general merchandise, and textile categories, all distributed exclusively through E.Leclerc stores, drives, and concepts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tissaia: Fashion brand for clothing, lingerie, shoes, accessories, and household linen sold exclusively at E.LECLERC
• Mots d'Enfants
• Sélection d'Experts
• Eco+
• Clairgaz
• Homeside
• Foxter
• Kidway

Products and services

• Carburants (Fuels) Petrol, diesel, E10, B30 and E85 (Superethanol) biofuel fuels supplied to 730+ E.Leclerc service stations and B2B professional customers across France.
• Électricité et Gaz naturel (Electricity and Natural Gas Supply) Electricity and natural gas supply services sold to E.Leclerc stores and professional/business customers as part of the Énergies sector.
• Photovoltaïque (Solar PV Installations) Photovoltaic installation solutions, including solar canopy (ombrière) systems on E.Leclerc store parking lots, sold to store owners and professional customers.
• Bornes de recharge (EV Charging) Electric vehicle charging stations (EV chargers) installed on E.Leclerc store parking facilities, providing charging services for EV drivers.
• Carte Carburant Pro (Professional Fuel Card) B2B fleet fuel card service providing professional customers access to E.Leclerc service stations in France for vehicle fleet refueling and expense management.
• Certificats d'Économie d'Énergie (CEE) Energy Efficiency Programs Energy Savings Certificate (CEE) programs (including Primes Énergie) delivered to businesses, local authorities and E.Leclerc entities, providing financing for energy renovation work and supporting national energy transition objectives, including partnerships with the SARE renovation programme.
• Clairgaz (Bottled LPG) Bottled LPG brand (Butane 6kg and 13kg cylinders, Propane 11kg cylinders) sold under Clairgaz to households at E.Leclerc retail stores.
• Sélection d'Experts (Bazar / Hardline Store Brand) Main Bazar/hardline private-label brand at E.Leclerc, covering DIY, automotive, kitchenware, school supplies, childcare, garden, appliances, furniture, toys, pet supplies, electronics/multimedia, sports, luggage and outdoor furniture, sold exclusively in E.Leclerc stores and on equivalent terms at SODIPLEC highway rest areas.
• Tissaia (Textile and Footwear Store Brand) Textile/footwear private-label brand covering clothing, home linen, shoes and accessories for men, women, children and babies, sold exclusively in E.Leclerc stores, with an Eco+ sub-line of eco-designed products carrying environmental impact scores.
• Mots d'Enfants (Childcare Brand) Childcare and baby products private-label brand sold exclusively at E.Leclerc stores as part of the Mode sector.
• Déstockage (Stock Clearance Service) Unsold inventory clearance service that connects industrial sellers with E.Leclerc regional distribution centres, contributing to the circular economy by helping European manufacturers dispose of overstock, packaging-change or end-of-series products through E.Leclerc distribution channels.
• SODIPLEC Highway Rest Area Operations SODIPLEC subsidiary operating 23 highway service areas across France, offering fuel, shop and food services with the full E.Leclerc private-label range (Marques Repères, Sélection d'Experts, Biovillage, Nos Régions ont du Talent, Tissaia) at the same prices as in E.Leclerc stores.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second-largest fuel operator in France with 12.3 million m3 supplied in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMFORI BSCIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Siplec E.Leclerc has been a member of the AMFORI Business Social Compliance Initiative since 2012. All suppliers located in countries classified as high-risk by AMFORI are audited on social and ethical topics. This partnership ensures compliance with international labor standards throughout the supply chain.
• AFNORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFNOR delivers ISO 9001-2015 certification to Siplec E.Leclerc for its energy activities (fuel excluding highway operations, bottled gas, fuel cards, energy savings programs) and textile/footwear activities. Annual audits verify quality management systems.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Veritas provides FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification to Siplec E.Leclerc, ensuring that wood and wood derivatives used in private label products come from responsibly managed forests meeting economic, environmental and social criteria.
• Fairly MadecoreTechnology or IntegrationFairly Made provides the official calculation methodology for Siplec's eco-score on textile products. The eco-score measures environmental impact across 5 lifecycle stages (raw materials, transformation, transport, use, end of life) covering CO2 emissions, water consumption, traceability and certifications.
• SODIPLECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary operating 23 highway rest areas across France, offering fuel, boutique products at E.Leclerc prices, and restaurant services. All private label products (Marques Repères, Sélection d'Experts, Biovillage, Nos Régions ont du Talent, Tissaia) are sold at the same prices as in E.Leclerc stores.
• OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiplec E.Leclerc is the only GMS (mass retail) operator to be a member of the SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Programme) by OCIMF since 2014. This enables diagnostic and validation of each chartered vessel for fuel shipments, evaluating safety, pollution prevention, environmental impact and GHG emissions.
• DREAL (Direction Régionale de l'Environnement, de l'Aménagement et du Logement)coreOthersE.Leclerc service stations are controlled by DREAL for safety and environmental standards compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations for hydrocarbon storage and environmental protection.
• SARE (Service d'Accompagnement à la Rénovation Énergétique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership programs with SARE in departments and regions to support energy renovation for buildings and housing stock, supporting the national energy transition objectives.
• Karos, Alvéole, ADMA, Génération Vélo, SIELminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiplec E.Leclerc partners with various mobility programs: Karos (carpooling incentives), Alvéole (bike parking at public transit hubs), ADMA (cycling expertise), Génération Vélo (bike education for youth), and SIEL (mobility inclusion for vulnerable populations).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Casino Group: Major French mass-retail group with hypermarkets, supermarkets, and a sizeable fuel/leisure footprint (including GreenYellow energy services). Comparable to E.Leclerc in multi-format retail, own-brand, and emerging energy-transition services.
• BP France: Major integrated oil major with a French retail station network, EV charging deployment, and B2B fuel-card business. Comparable to Siplec's fuel distribution, professional fuel cards, and emerging EV charging footprint.
• Auchan Retail International: French-headquartered retailer with a cooperative-like shareholder base (Mulliez family association) and integrated non-food, fuel, and own-brand operations across Europe. Highly comparable to E.Leclerc/Siplec in cooperative governance and multi-category private-label strategy.
• Carrefour SA: France's largest retailer and a direct competitor to E.Leclerc in hypermarkets, supermarkets, and own-brand non-food categories. Comparable as a similarly broad retailer with centralised purchasing, private-label programmes, and an expanding energy/services offering.
• TotalEnergies Marketing France: Largest fuel retailer in France and the only player with a national station network larger than E.Leclerc's. Directly comparable to Siplec's Énergies division in forecourt fuel volume, EV charging rollout, and B2B fleet services.
• Shell France: Global oil major with French retail forecourt operations, mobility/charging propositions, and B2B energy solutions. Comparable to Siplec on downstream fuel distribution and the energy-transition services overlay (EV charging, low-carbon fuels).

Direct peers

• Les Mousquetaires (Intermarché): Cooperative retailer behind Intermarché, Netto, and Bricomarché. Structurally the closest peer to E.Leclerc/Siplec as an independent-merchant cooperative with centralised purchasing and a strong private-label portfolio spanning food and non-food.
• Système U: French retail cooperative (Super U, Hyper U, U Express) with member-owned stores and centralised buying. Closely comparable to Siplec's cooperative purchasing model and its focus on private-label value across hypermarket and convenience formats.

Regional players

• ENI France: Italian-headquartered integrated energy company with French retail stations and growing EV charging and biofuel offerings. Comparable to Siplec as a fuel retailer pushing energy transition products on the French forecourt.
• Dyneff: Independent French fuel distributor with regional station network and multi-energy services (fuel, EV charging, biofuels). Comparable to Siplec as a France-focused mid-sized fuel operator evolving into multi-energy retail.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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