What Groupe PLG does

Groupe PLG is a privately held French B2B distributor of professional hygiene products headquartered in Saint Aignan de Grand Lieu (Pays de la Loire). Founded more than 50 years ago, the company aggregates a catalog of 20,000+ product references sourced from tier-1 manufacturers including Ecolab, Essity (Tork), Diversey, Kimberly-Clark Professional, and Procter & Gamble Professional, organized into five core categories: cleaning products (Nettoyage), body hygiene (Hygiène Corporelle), waste management, personal protective equipment, and food service/hospitality supplies (HORECA). Distribution is delivered through a national network of regional agencies and depots, a proprietary B2B e-commerce platform (b2b-dev.groupeplg.com), and the company's own delivery fleet, with field-sales and account management supporting enterprise customers.

The business operates three revenue streams: transactional product distribution, the Forfait Hygiène+ recurring subscription (which bundles site audit, SAT-team installation of dispensers, automated consumable replenishment, and monthly invoicing), and professional services (Assistance Technique, Formation training, and the Revaloriz recycling program). Its proprietary technology asset is the Ecoscoring sustainability evaluation system, which scores products on six criteria (composition, lifecycle, end-of-life, regulatory compliance, human factors, responsible sourcing) on an A+ to E- scale to support procurement decisions in environmentally conscious accounts.

Groupe PLG serves healthcare facilities, HORECA operators, industrial and manufacturing sites, education and public-sector buyers (collectivités), professional cleaning companies, and agri-food processors across France. Customer concentration is broadly diversified across verticals and account sizes; there is no evidence of international operations, recent M&A, or external capital activity, and the company has no disclosed parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

Groupe PLG

Legal name

Groupe PLG

Website

https://groupeplg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Groupe PLG is a privately held French B2B distributor of professional hygiene products, offering 20,000+ SKUs across cleaning, body hygiene, waste management, PPE, and HORECA categories to healthcare, hospitality, industrial, education, and cleaning-service customers throughout France via field sales, agencies, depots, and its own e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Hygiene Distribution

NAICS

Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (424130)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hygiene Packaging & Dispensing Systems (Dispenser Systems, Packs) (IMAMAGAJ), Paper Towels & Kitchen Rolls (CRADALAC), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Professional hygiene distribution
• Industrial cleaning supplies
• B2B sanitation products
• Waste management solutions
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Maurepas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from distribution of professional hygiene and cleaning products including cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, protective equipment, waste management, and HORECA supplies. Products sold to businesses across multiple sectors.
2. Forfait Hygiène+ (Equipment Rental): Automated monthly rental solution for hygiene equipment including dispensers and consumables. Features 5-step process: site audit, equipment study, installation by technical teams, automated consumable delivery based on actual consumption, and monthly invoicing. No upfront investment required from customer.
3. Technical Services: Additional services including technical assistance, training, and Revaloriz recycling program. Service revenue generated through assistance technique, formation, and specialized hygiene maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe PLG is a French B2B distributor of professional hygiene products offering 20,000+ product references including cleaning supplies, body hygiene products, waste management solutions, personal protective equipment, and food service/hospitality supplies. The company complements product distribution with technical services such as equipment installation, professional training, recycling (Revaloriz), and a subscription-based all-inclusive hygiene management package (Forfait Hygiène Plus).

Product overview

Groupe PLG is a professional hygiene product distributor offering over 20,000 product references across multiple categories. The company operates as a comprehensive B2B hygiene solutions provider organized around core product lines: Cleaning Products (Nettoyage) covering surface care, floor maintenance, sanitation, and specialized equipment; Body Hygiene (Hygiène Corporelle) including hand care, paper products, and personal care items; Waste Management (Gestion des Déchets) with bins, bags, and medical waste solutions; Personal Protective Equipment (Équipement de Protection) encompassing gloves, clothing, masks, and safety gear; and Food Service & Hospitality (Restauration & Hébergement) with tableware, packaging, and kitchen accessories. The portfolio includes branded products such as Tork dispensers and paper products, Mapa professional gloves, and WeePro protective coveralls. Services include technical assistance, the Revaloriz recycling program, professional training, and the Forfait Hygiène Plus automated hygiene management package.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleaning Products (Nettoyage) Comprehensive range of professional cleaning products including surface cleaners, floor care, sanitation products, laundry hygiene, air hygiene, dishwashing solutions, and specialized cleaning equipment. Serves businesses across multiple industry verticals.
• Body Hygiene Products (Hygiène Corporelle) Hand hygiene products (soap, hydroalcoholic disinfectants, wipes), hand drying solutions (paper towels, hand dryers), toilet paper, tissues, personal care items, and hospitality amenities for sanitary facilities.
• Waste Management Solutions (Gestion des Déchets) Waste collection solutions including trash bags, bins, containers, ashtrays, outdoor equipment, and medical waste collection systems for professional environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment (Équipement de Protection) Protective wear including gloves, head coverings, clothing (aprons, gowns, coveralls), masks, footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and medical bedding protection for industrial and healthcare environments.
• Food Service & Hospitality Supplies (Restauration & Hébergement) Restaurant and hotel supplies including tableware, napkins, food packaging, take-away containers, kitchen equipment, bar accessories, and bathroom amenities for the HORECA sector.
• Forfait Hygiène Plus All-inclusive professional hygiene subscription service with automated monthly billing, covering on-site audit, equipment study, installation by SAT technical teams, automated consumable delivery based on actual consumption, and monthly invoicing with no upfront investment required.
• Technical Assistance (Assistance Technique) Technical support service provided by in-house SAT teams for product installation, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of hygiene equipment delivered through Groupe PLG.
• Revaloriz Recycling Service Waste recycling and valorization service as part of Groupe PLG's environmental commitment, supporting customers in circular-economy waste handling for professional hygiene operations.
• Professional Training (Formation) Professional training services for hygiene and cleaning best practices, delivered to customer teams to support correct product usage, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can reduce waste by up to 40% compared to traditional dispensers (Tork SmartOne paper toilet system)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EcolabcoreOthersMajor manufacturer of cleaning and sanitizing products for professional hygiene. Ecolab products are distributed by Groupe PLG as part of their comprehensive product catalog.
• EssitycoreOthersLeading global hygiene and health company. Essity brands (Tork, TENA, Leukoplast) are distributed through Groupe PLG's professional distribution network.
• DiverseycoreOthersProvider of cleaning and hygiene products for institutional and food service markets. Diversey products are included in Groupe PLG's product offerings.
• Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalcoreOthersGlobal manufacturer of professional hygiene products including Kleenex, Scott, and Wypall brands. Distributed through Groupe PLG's network.
• Procter & Gamble ProfessionalcoreOthersConsumer goods giant offering professional cleaning and hygiene products (Fairy, Ariel, etc.). Products distributed through Groupe PLG's commercial channels.
• Supplier Partners (Forfait Hygiène+)coreOthersThe Forfait Hygiène+ service relies on supplier partner networks for equipment and consumables provision, including major hygiene product manufacturers.
• SAS Hygiène (OxyBAC)minorOthersFeatured in customer testimonial video demonstrating OxyBAC 5L product usage at Isla Mondial.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bunzl plc: London-listed global distributor of non-food consumables (cleaning, hygiene, safety, foodservice) to B2B customers. Closest large-scale comparable to PLG's janitorial/safety distribution model, operating in many of the same verticals (HORECA, healthcare, industry, public sector).
• Manutan Group: French-listed B2B distributor of equipment and supplies to enterprises and public administrations, with significant overlap in cleaning, hygiene, and facility maintenance categories. Comparable breadth of catalog and multi-channel distribution.
• Elis SA: French-listed provider of flat linen, workwear, and hygiene solutions on a rental/subscription basis. Comparable to PLG's Forfait Hygiène+ recurring service model and HORECA/healthcare/industry customer base.
• CWS Group: European provider of sustainable washroom, workplace, and hygiene solutions via rental and service contracts. Directly competes with PLG's Forfait Hygiène+ dispenser-plus-consumables offering in continental Europe.
• Rentokil Initial: UK-listed hygiene and pest-control services group operating washroom hygiene, workwear, and consumables rentals across multiple geographies. Closest international analog to PLG's service-plus-consumables proposition.
• Lyreco Group: French-founded B2B distributor of workplace products, including cleaning supplies and hygiene consumables, serving enterprises and public sector across Europe. Directly comparable distribution-led GTM and customer overlap in France.
• Staples Solutions: European B2B office and workplace supplies distributor (formerly Office Depot Europe), with overlapping customer base in France including HORECA, healthcare, and public sector. Comparable catalog breadth and digital/e-commerce distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: German family-owned global distributor of fastening and assembly materials plus a broad MRO/safety/consumables range. Overlaps with PLG in industrial PPE and consumables distribution but operates a much wider product portfolio.
• Diversey (Solenis): Global hygiene, cleaning, and infection-prevention manufacturer serving foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and retail. One of PLG's key supplier partners but also a competing route-to-market for end customers.
• Ecolab Inc. US-listed global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, supplying directly to HORECA, healthcare, and food-safety customers. Operates a manufacturer-plus-services model that competes with and supplies PLG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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