What IPC Group does

IPC Group (legal entity IPC-SAS) is a privately-held French company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brest that operates as an independent branded distributor of professional cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance products. It serves public administrations, hospitality and food-service operators, industrial and technical buyers, and healthcare facilities across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain through a field-sales force of more than 200 commercial representatives, supported by a 3,500 m² logistics platform near Rennes and a B2B e-commerce/marketplace layer (IPC Avantages) aggregating 120+ national suppliers. The company has disclosed annual revenue of €37 million, 250 employees, more than 20,000 active customers, and a catalogue of over 400 product references.

The core technical platform is biotechnology-based rather than chemical-based: products use selected microorganisms, biosurfactants, and enzymes for cleaning, disinfection, deodorization, and biotreatment, with biosurfactant formulations claimed to be up to 500 times more effective than chemical surfactants at equal concentration. IPC holds two registered patents — ONE'D (filed 2013, combined cleaning/deodorizing/disinfecting) and KOLORS (filed 2015, colorimetric control system) — and operates a portfolio of sub-brands including Cap Vert (eco-responsible, created 2008), CERT (certified hospitality), SENSIA (ambient fragrance co-developed with Grasse perfumers), VIVOPUR (biotreatment), OLEOLUB (industrial lubrication), AEROSUR (rechargeable aerosol), and the recently-launched VIVO MULTI 360° all-in-one biotechnological detergent. The portfolio carries EU Ecolabel, Ecocert Ecodétergent, Ecocert Cosmos, NSF, and Agriculture Biologique certifications, with ISO 9001 since 2001 and ISO 14001 since 2011 renewed in 2025.

IPC's revenue model is transactional B2B product sales, with quote-based pricing for professional customers and pay-as-you-go purchase through both direct field sales and the IPC Avantages marketplace. The business is privately financed (no venture or private-equity capital disclosed) and operates under SAS corporate structure with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Belgium and Spain. Strategic posture is organic-growth-led, evidenced by 2026 product launches, sustained EcoVadis progression (Silver 2025/2026 at 77/100 after Gold 2024), and a 5th consecutive Great Place to Work certification.

Name

IPC Group

Legal name

IPC-SAS

Website

http://www.ipc-sa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IPC Group is a privately-held French branded distributor founded in 1987 that sells professional cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance products built on proprietary biotechnology to public administrations, hospitality, industrial, and healthcare customers across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain via a 200+ rep field-sales force.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning and Hygiene Products

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution (CRAOAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Restroom Hygiene & Odor Control Distribution (CRAOAGAF)

Keywords

• Professional cleaning products
• Industrial hygiene maintenance
• Biotechnology cleaning formulations
• Eco-responsible disinfectants
• B2B facility maintenance supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Hygiene and Maintenance Products: IPC generates revenue through the sale of professional hygiene, cleaning, and maintenance products to B2B customers including public administrations, healthcare facilities, hospitality, industrial sites, and commercial businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IPC Group manufactures and distributes a portfolio of 400+ professional hygiene, cleaning, disinfection, lubrication, and maintenance products under its own brands (VIVO MULTI 360°, KOLORS BIOTECH, OLEOLUB, PICTURA, TECHNO FIX, SENSIA, AEROSUR, Cap Vert). Its offerings are built on a proprietary biotechnology platform using microorganisms, biosurfactants, and enzymes, and the company sells primarily to B2B customers across public administrations, hospitality, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Product overview

IPC Group is a French professional hygiene and maintenance products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning, disinfection, lubrication, and specialty products for industrial and collective professional use. The product offering is organized around multiple concepts and sub-brands including: VIVO MULTI 360° (biotechnological all-in-one cleaner), KOLORS BIOTECH (color-indicating disinfectant), the CERT line (certified products for hospitality), VIVOPUR and BEST (biotechnology concepts), OLEOLUB (lubrication range), PICTURA (marking paints), TECHNO FIX (adhesives), and the eco-responsible CAP VERT sub-brand. The company also offers ambient fragrance solutions through SENSIA, the AEROSUR rechargeable aerosol system, and over 400 product references across applications including sanitation, degreasing, biotreatment, food service cleaning, painting, insecticides, personal protective equipment, laundry, solvents, and vehicle care. IPC Avantages is a B2B marketplace with 120+ supplier partners offering negotiated pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cap Vert: Eco-responsible product line created in 2008 featuring natural ingredients and recycled/bio-sourced materials
• VIVOPUR
• OLEOLUB
• BEST
• KOLORS
• ONE'D
• CERT
• SENSIA
• PICTURA
• AEROSUR
• VIVO MULTI 360

Products and services

• VIVO MULTI 360° All-in-one biotechnological detergent containing specifically selected microorganisms that enable continuous degradation of organic matter for up to 7 days, providing durable cleaning and odor destruction for all professional cleaning needs across floors, surfaces, kitchens, and sanitary spaces.
• KOLORS BIOTECH Degreasing disinfectant multisurface product with a visual color indicator that controls degreasing and disinfection actions, allowing professional users to visually confirm when surfaces are properly cleaned and disinfected.
• MULTIPC Multi-function biotechnological product for multiple cleaning applications across professional settings including hospitality, industry, and public facilities.
• BIOCAN Biotreatment products for urinals and drains using beneficial microorganisms to prevent odors and maintain clean drainage systems in sanitary facilities.
• BIOFOR ULTIMATE Biotreatment and deodorizing product using microorganisms to eliminate persistent odors at their source through biological breakdown of organic compounds.
• VIVOSURF Cleaning and biotreatment product for multisurface and equipment care using biotechnology for sustainable hygiene in professional environments.
• OLEOLUB Complete range of high-performance industrial lubricants including chain lubricants, hydraulic oils, and gear oils in various viscosities for machinery maintenance in industrial settings.
• PICTURA Line of marking aerosols, tracing paints, and high-temperature retouch paints for industrial marking and surface treatment applications across construction and manufacturing.
• TECHNO FIX Complete range of industrial adhesives and sealants including cyanoacrylate, MS polymer, and silicone-based products for various bonding and sealing applications in industry and construction.
• PROCIDE Range of disinfectant cleaning products for surfaces, equipment, and hands including ready-to-use and dilutable formulas for professional hygiene in healthcare, food service, and public facilities.
• TORNADE Range of powerful descaling, cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing products for sanitary applications in gel and foam formats for hospitality and public facility bathrooms.
• IOTOX Range of insecticides including contact sprays, essential oil-based products, and specialized formulations for ants, crawling insects, and flying insects for professional pest control.
• PRODERM Hand care products including gels, creams, powders, and wipes for professional use, with biotechnological formulations for workshop and industrial hand hygiene applications.
• ECOLAPLONGE Ecolabel-certified dishwashing detergent for manual dishwashing in professional kitchens.
• PROSOLV Range of solvent degreasers including quick-evaporating, citrus-based, and vegetable-origin formulations for industrial cleaning and degreasing applications.
• SENSIA Exclusive ambient fragrance line developed with perfumers from Grasse, featuring formulations without CMR substances or endocrine disruptors, including reusable and rechargeable diffusers for professional hospitality and commercial spaces.
• AEROSUR Rechargeable aerosol system using compressed air, enabling safe product use with reduced waste and environmental impact compared to conventional aerosols. 564 brume recharges sold to 303+ committed clients, saving approximately 537 kg of plastic.
• C.1 Ecolabel-certified descaling disinfectant deodorizing gel based on biosurfactants for sanitary applications in hospitality settings, part of the CERT hospitality product range.
• C.4 Concentrated disinfectant deodorizing cleaner based on biosurfactants for multisurface cleaning in hospitality environments, part of the CERT hospitality product range.
• IPC Avantages B2B purchasing platform providing IPC customers access to over 120 national suppliers at negotiated prices, allowing professional buyers to save up to 50% on general expenses beyond IPC's own product range.
• A4 DESINFECTANT SR CERT Newly launched disinfectant detergent without rinsing, ready-to-use formula for rapid cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that may come into contact with foodstuffs. Composed of 98.4% ingredients of mineral or vegetable origin.
• A5 FOUR CERT Newly launched foaming degreasing formula for baked and carbonized greases from ovens, grills, and rotisseries. Foam adheres to walls enabling prolonged contact with grease layers. 99.4% of total ingredients are of natural origin.
• A4 INOX CERT Newly launched product that cleans, renovates, leaves a durable hydrophobic protective film, and makes stainless steel surfaces shine without aggressing metal surfaces. 99.7% of total ingredients are of natural origin.
• A2 MACHINE LAVAGE 2V CERT Newly launched ultra-concentrated Ecolabel-certified detergent for automatic washing of glasses and dishes, cleaning and degreasing effectively at low concentrations.
• A3 PRETREMPAGE POUDRE Newly launched high-performance alkaline pre-soaking powder for renovation of stainless steel cutlery and dishes before machine washing, with strong sequestering formula to disincrust tenacious organic soiling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 tonnes of CO2 and 34,000 m3 of water saved (AEROSUR project)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ECOTREEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC partners with ECOTREE to demonstrate commitment to carbon footprint reduction. Through this partnership, IPC participates in tree ownership, sustainable forest management, biodiversity preservation, and contributes to carbon offset initiatives for future generations.
• IPC Avantages Supplier NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPC Avantages is a B2B purchasing platform aggregating over 120 national suppliers to provide negotiated pricing for IPC customers, enabling savings of up to 50% on general expenses. This partner ecosystem is central to IPC's customer value proposition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hagleitner Hygiene International: Hagleitner is an Austrian manufacturer and direct-sales distributor of professional hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection products for hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and industry. Its in-house field sales, proprietary formulation approach, and DACH market footprint closely mirror IPC's French model.
• Buzil-Werk: Buzil is a German family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection chemicals distributed through a specialist field-sales network across Europe. Comparable to IPC in ownership structure, private-label focus, and B2B cleaning distribution.
• Sutter Professional: Sutter Professional is an Italy-based manufacturer and distributor of professional cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene products serving hospitality, healthcare, and public-sector customers across Europe. It is a direct competitor to IPC in JanSan distribution with its own brand portfolio and country sales teams.
• Dr. Schnell GmbH: Dr. Schnell is a German family-owned producer and distributor of professional hygiene, disinfection, and cleaning products serving hospitality, healthcare, and facility management. Comparable to IPC in scale, vertical mix, and proprietary-formulation strategy.
• Groupe Action Pin: Groupe Action Pin is a French manufacturer of professional and consumer cleaning products based on pine-derived natural ingredients. Comparable to IPC's Cap Vert eco-responsible line and competes with IPC for sustainability-oriented French B2B buyers.
• ORAPI Group: ORAPI is a French-listed distributor and formulator of professional hygiene, maintenance, and industrial chemical products for B2B customers. Comparable to IPC's portfolio breadth in lubrication, cleaning, and disinfection across European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, serving food service, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial customers. It is the dominant broad incumbent that IPC competes against for large European enterprise and healthcare accounts.
• Diversey Holdings: Diversey is a global provider of professional cleaning, hygiene, and infection-prevention products and solutions across healthcare, food service, and facility management. Comparable to IPC at the category level but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-p-c-
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipcfrance

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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