Name

FEC France

Legal name

OPS INTERNATIONAL

Website

https://fecpos.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point-of-Sale Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS Accessories & Spares (Cables, Stands, Cases, Replacement Parts) (HDACAKAL), Restaurant Technology Supplies (POS Hardware, Kiosks) Wholesale (AFAIALAM), Integrated POS Payments (ISVs & Vertical POS Platforms) (FSAMADAD)

Keywords

• Point-of-sale terminals
• Retail POS hardware
• Self-service kiosks
• Checkout solutions
• POS peripherals

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-thibault-des-vignes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: FEC France generates revenue primarily through the sale of POS terminals, kiosks, monitors, and peripheral devices. Hardware includes integrated POS systems (XPOS+, XPOS, X-STORE, XPOS Access), distributed solutions (X-Unit), kiosks (Xelf), and customer-facing displays (XMONITOR).
2. Financing Services: FEC France offers financing solutions for equipment acquisition, including leasing options with flexible terms throughout contract duration.
3. Swap3 Warranty Service: Paid exchange service for on-site hardware replacement within 24 hours, including 3-year warranty on parts and labor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FEC France designs, manufactures, and distributes point-of-sale (POS) terminals, self-service kiosks, and checkout peripherals under its proprietary modular XSeries platform. The portfolio covers integrated POS terminals (XPOS+, X-STORE, XPOS, XPOS Access), self-service kiosks (Xelf), distributed POS units (X-Unit), secondary customer-facing displays (XMONITOR), and peripherals such as thermal printers, barcode scanners, and customer displays. The company also offers supporting services including fleet management (ProVConnect), after-sales inventory management (HelpPOS), on-site equipment exchange (Swap3), and equipment financing/leasing for enterprise retail customers.

Product overview

FEC France is a manufacturer of point-of-sale (POS) terminals, self-service kiosks, and checkout solutions. The product portfolio centers on the modular XSeries platform (XPOS+, X-STORE, XPOS, XPOS Access) and Xelf kiosk line, supplemented by the X-Unit distributed solution and XMONITOR secondary displays. The ecosystem includes comprehensive peripheral offerings (thermal printers, cash drawers, customer displays, barcode readers, card/RFID/fingerprint readers) sourced from partners like APG, Datalogic, Honeywell, Epson, and M3 Mobile. Software services include ProVConnect (fleet supervision), HelpPOS (inventory/RMA management), Swap3 (on-site exchange), and financing options. The legacy AerSERIES product family remains available alongside the newer XSeries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XSeries: POS system ecosystem including XPOS, XPOS+, X-STORE, XPOS Access, Xelf, X-Unit, and XMonitor product families designed for point-of-sale, point-of-service, and point-of-information applications.
• AerSeries
• HelpPOS
• ProVConnect

Products and services

• XPOS+ Advanced POS terminal with avant-garde design featuring Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 12th generation processors, fanless configuration, detachable panel PC, and extractable hard drive for easy maintenance. Available in 15 and 15.6 inch sizes with double hinge system. Targeted at retail and hospitality operators requiring high-performance point-of-sale hardware.
• X-STORE Energy-efficient checkout solution combining design and energy sobriety with multiple display sizes (15'', 15.6'' and 22'' Full HD), USB-C configurable connectivity, and double-hinge foot for optimal ergonomics. Targeted at retailers seeking sustainable and modern POS hardware.
• XPOS Standard POS terminal featuring robust design with refined stainless steel hinges, multiple screen sizes (15, 15.6'', 17'' or 22''), adjustable inclination from 15° to 60°, and proximity/ambiance sensors. Targeted at traditional retail and hospitality checkout environments.
• XPOS Access Compact 10.1-inch POS system designed to reduce counter space with minimal footprint. Features Android OS support with MDM integration for fleet management, harmonized updates, and secure terminal deployment. Targeted at retailers with limited counter space or large POS fleets.
• Xelf Self-service checkout kiosk for queuing optimization and additional service delivery. Available in 15, 15.6, 17 or 22 inch sizes with multiple mounting options (floor, counter, wall) and configurable add-ons including semaphore, camera, and TPE support. Targeted at retailers, hotels, cinemas, and quick-service restaurants implementing self-service.
• X-Unit Distributed POS solution in compact form factor (half A4 sheet, 3cm height) with Intel Core i3 & i5 12th gen or Celeron processors, extractible SSD storage, configurable USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort connectivity, and enhanced shock resistance. Targeted at retailers needing flexible distributed POS architecture.
• XMONITOR Secondary customer-facing display screen for XSeries POS terminals enabling customer communication and interaction. Available in 10, 15, 15.6 and 22 inch sizes with multiple integration options (floor, pole, integrated, wall-mounted). Sold as a standalone product.
• FEC TP-100 Ultra-compact thermal printer with print speeds up to 250mm/s, featuring noise reduction mechanism and easy paper reloading. Connectivity options include USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, or WiFi. Targeted at retail and hospitality POS environments.
• XP-2025G Customer-facing display designed to integrate at the back of XPOS terminals. Features 2 lines (40 or 48 characters), white text on blue background, 3 inclination levels, and USB-C Plug & Play connection. Sold separately as a peripheral.
• FEC AerSCAN 1D & 2D barcode scanner add-on module for FEC checkout solutions. Connects via side USB port or placed under POS terminal with 360° adjustable rotation. Targeted at retail operators needing scanning capability at checkout.
• ProVConnect Unified fleet management and supervision platform for POS networks. Features include automatic incident detection and resolution, automatic configuration staging, real-time inventory, security control, remote access, automatic updates, and compliance reporting. Targeted at enterprise retail operators managing large POS fleets.
• Swap3 On-site equipment exchange service with next-day delivery (J+1) for 3 years, including up to 3 interventions per serial number, and 3-year warranty on parts and labor. Targeted at enterprise customers minimizing POS downtime.
• HelpPOS Web-based portal for FEC customers to view complete IT fleet inventory (POS, monitors, peripherals), access technical and administrative specifications, and manage after-sales requests including repairs, RMA & DOA claims.
• Financement (Equipment Financing) Flexible financing solutions for FEC equipment acquisition including leasing options that preserve investment capacity and maintain better financial autonomy ratios. Targeted at enterprise customers seeking to spread capital expenditure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% reduction in cardboard packaging through eco-responsible shipping initiatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ACRELECcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner and parent group relationship. ACRELEC has been integrating FEC products as OEM since 2000, primarily in French fast-food restaurants. FEC France operates under the ACRELEC Group umbrella.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel provides processors for FEC POS terminals including Celeron, Core i3, i5, and i7 options. Featured as key component supplier for high-performance XSeries terminals.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides Windows operating system for FEC POS terminals. FEC products support Windows alongside Android and Linux operating systems.
• AndroidcoreTechnology or IntegrationAndroid OS support for FEC POS terminals, providing flexibility for customers preferring open-source mobile platform.
• CapInfostrategicTechnology or IntegrationRetail software partner providing POS software integration. Joint customer experience showroom demonstrates combined FEC hardware and CapInfo software solutions for retail, restaurant, and grocery.
• CegidstrategicTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise software provider for retail management, ERP, and POS integration with FEC hardware solutions.
• WorldlinestrategicTechnology or IntegrationPayment services provider integrated with FEC POS terminals for secure payment processing.
• IngenicostrategicTechnology or IntegrationPayment terminal provider for integrated card payment solutions at FEC POS checkout stations.
• BpifranceminorOthersFrench public investment bank supporting FEC France as part of the French business ecosystem.
• GreenflexminorOthersSustainability advisory partner supporting FEC's eco-responsible initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingenico (Worldline): Global payment terminal vendor that is both a strategic partner of FEC (integrated at POS checkout) and an adjacent hardware competitor in the broader in-store checkout ecosystem.
• Acrelec Group: FEC France's parent group and primary integration partner since 2000; broader POS solutions provider focused on quick-service restaurants, giving context for FEC's channel strategy and corporate ownership structure.

Direct peers

• Advantech: Industrial and retail computing manufacturer producing POS terminals, panel PCs, and kiosks with comparable Intel-based modular architectures and enterprise retail deployments.
• Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions: Provides retail POS hardware, self-checkout systems, and associated services to enterprise retailers globally, directly competing with FEC's XSeries line in supermarket and specialty retail deployments.
• NCR Corporation: One of the largest global manufacturers of POS terminals and self-checkout hardware, serving the same retail, hospitality, and grocery verticals as FEC with comparable all-in-one POS form factors.
• Elo Touch Solutions: Touchscreen and POS hardware specialist with a comparable modular product line (integrated POS, self-service kiosks, customer-facing displays), directly competing with FEC's touchscreen XSeries and Xelf offerings.
• Posiflex Technology: Taiwan-based manufacturer of POS terminals, kiosks, and modular POS systems with a comparable product range to FEC's XSeries integrated and distributed solutions, serving retail and hospitality globally.
• AURES Technologies: French-headquartered POS hardware manufacturer with overlapping product categories (integrated terminals, kiosks, peripherals); competes with FEC France particularly in European retail and hospitality accounts.
• Diebold Nixdorf: Major POS hardware and self-service vendor competing head-to-head with FEC in retail and hospitality; offers integrated POS terminals, kiosks, and checkout solutions with a comparable global services footprint.
• HP Inc. (HP Engage): Sells HP Engage POS terminals, all-in-one retail systems, and peripherals targeting the same enterprise retail customers as FEC; broader IT giant but with a focused retail hardware line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FECPOS
• Xx.com/fecfrance

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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