La Savonnerie des Alpilles

What La Savonnerie des Alpilles does

La Savonnerie des Alpilles is a privately held French contract manufacturer (legal entity EM.AN.DA SARL) of soap and cosmetic products, founded in 1992 and operating from a 3,200 m² facility in Cabannes, Provence, under managing director Emilie Grangeon. The company manufactures solid and liquid soaps, cosmetics, and home-care products using vegetable oil bases (olive, coconut, sunflower, palm), traditional Marseille cauldron methods, cold/hot-process techniques, and modern industrial equipment including mixers, triple roll mills, extruders, and four soap presses. R&D, formulation, in-house regulatory testing (stability, pH, patch, HRIPT), and full EU Cosmetic Regulation (CE no 1223/2009) compliance — including CPNP and PIF — are handled internally, supported by ISO 22716 GMP certification, Ecocert organic labeling, and RSPO-certified palm oil sourcing.

The business operates three engagement models: sale of 41+ pre-formulated standard products (including the Provence & Co white-label sub-brand), white-label customization from 40+ pre-tested stabilized formulas with MOQs of 100-200 kg and 16-week launch timelines, and full bespoke contract manufacturing with ~6-month development cycles. Custom manufacturing represents approximately 90% of sales. Go-to-market is B2B direct engagement supplemented by an online product configurator and recurring presence at Cosmoprof Bologna and LUXE PACK Monaco trade fairs. Customers are primarily cosmetics brands, retailers, and distributors across Europe, with emerging segments in pet care and men's grooming.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Production capacity is up to 7 tonnes per day (over 3 million units annually) across three production lines, and headcount is approximately 30 employees. The company is bootstrapped, has raised no external funding rounds, and remains an independent family business with registered capital of €200,000.

Name

La Savonnerie des Alpilles

Legal name

EM.AN.DA SARL

Website

https://savonnerie-alpilles.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Savonnerie des Alpilles is a family-owned French contract manufacturer of private-label soaps and cosmetics, founded in 1992 and based in Cabannes, Provence. It serves B2B brand owners, retailers, and distributors across Europe with standard products, white-label customization, and full bespoke formulation from a 3,200 m² ISO 22716-certified facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Soap and Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deodorants & Antiperspirants (CRADANAA), Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash) (CRAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Private label soap
• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Solid soap bars
• Custom soap formulation
• White label cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cabannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Product Sales: Sale of 41+ pre-formulated, in-stock products under the company's own Provence & Co brand or unlabeled for immediate distribution. Products include solid soaps, liquid soaps, cosmetics, and home care products.
2. White-Label Manufacturing: Customization of existing stabilized formulas with customer branding (shape stamping, packaging). Minimum orders of 100-200kg for soaps. Faster time-to-market with reduced DIP costs using pre-tested formulas.
3. Full Custom Contract Manufacturing: Complete product development from research and formulation through manufacturing, packaging, and conditioning. Includes R&D support, regulatory compliance, and full-service coordination. Development timeline approximately 6 months for fully bespoke products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Savonnerie des Alpilles manufactures soaps and cosmetics — solid soaps, liquid soaps, cosmetic products, and home products — for B2B clients under custom contract manufacturing, white-label, and toll manufacturing arrangements. The company offers full-service support from R&D and formulation to regulatory dossier preparation and packaging, producing ECOCERT-certified organic products at an industrial scale of 7 tonnes per day.

Product overview

La Savonnerie des Alpilles is a French private-label soap and cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1992, operating from Cabannes, Provence. The company offers three business models: standard products (41 items in stock), white-label/custom manufacturing, and fully bespoke formulation. Core product portfolio comprises solid soap bars (27 varieties in shapes including square, heart, cigale, cube, rectangle, pebble, and oval with cord, ranging 25g-600g), liquid soaps (4 varieties in 300ml and 1L formats), cosmetics (body lotions, hand creams, shower gels, massage oils, face care, beard care, solid cosmetics including shampoos and deodorants), and home products (black soap, dish soap, stain remover, Terre de Sommières). Additional offerings include custom contract manufacturing services (R&D, formulation, testing, packaging), pet care solid products (new 2025 line), and the Provence & Co white-label sub-brand. Total production capacity reaches 7 tonnes daily (3 million units annually) across three production lines at a 3200m² facility. All manufacturing occurs in Provence with ingredients sourced from Grasse perfumers and RSPO-certified palm oil suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Provence & Co: White-label brand capturing the essence of Provence, offering authentic and elegant products ready for private labeling.

Products and services

• Savons Solides (Solid Soap Bars) Solid soap bars manufactured using traditional and modern methods, including the historical Marseille soap formulation. Offered as both proprietary catalog products and custom contract-manufactured bars for B2B clients seeking private-label or exclusive soap products.
• Savons Liquides (Liquid Soaps) Liquid soap products manufactured for B2B clients and offered as part of the company's proprietary catalog. Available in custom formulations developed in-house.
• Cosmétiques (Cosmetics) Cosmetic products manufactured in multiple formats including bars, sticks, balms, and powders. Includes solid cosmetics produced via hot-pour technology and ECOCERT-certified organic cosmetic formulations developed for B2B clients.
• Produits pour la Maison (Home Products) Home products manufactured by the company as part of its proprietary catalog and for custom B2B clients.
• Fabrication à Façon (Custom / Contract Manufacturing) Full-service contract manufacturing service for cosmetics and home product brands, including custom formulation, regulatory dossier preparation, production, packaging, and shipping. Includes white-label and toll manufacturing options ranging from small artisanal volumes to large industrial production runs.
• Pet Care Range New proprietary product line launched in October 2025 addressing the pet care segment, produced in the company's solid and natural product formats and available for B2B distribution and private-label customers.
• Solid Shower Gel with Probiotic Complex Solid-format shower gel featuring a probiotic complex formulation, launched in October 2025 as part of the company's innovation in solid cosmetics. Available for B2B distribution and private-label clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of current sales are from custom contract manufacturing, demonstrating expertise and market validation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreOthersThe company's palm oil supplier is a member of RSPO, ensuring that palm trees are cultivated sustainably for the environment and local communities. This partnership supports the company's commitment to eco-friendly and responsible sourcing practices.
• Perfumers of GrassecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term relationships with professional perfumers from Grasse, the perfume capital, for sourcing high-quality fragrances used consistently across both solid and liquid soap product lines, ensuring brand continuity and premium olfactory experiences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Laboratoires Expanscience: Expanscience is a French independent laboratory producing dermo-cosmetics and personal care (Mustela, etc.) with in-house manufacturing. Overlaps with Savonnerie des Alpilles on the cosmetics manufacturing and natural-ingredient positioning, but operates as a brand owner with captive production.
• Fareva: Fareva is one of Europe's largest contract manufacturers for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household products. Comparable to Savonnerie des Alpilles as a B2B contract manufacturer serving brand owners, but at vastly larger scale and across multiple product categories beyond soap.
• NAOS (Bioderma): NAOS is a French dermo-cosmetics group (Bioderma, Institut Esthederm) with in-house formulation and manufacturing. Comparable to Savonnerie des Alpilles as a French independent manufacturer of skincare and personal care, though at much larger scale and brand-led rather than B2B contract.

Direct peers

• Savonnerie de l'Atlantique: Savonnerie de l'Atlantique is a French industrial soap manufacturer (part of the Hygia group) producing Marseille-style soaps and private label products. Directly comparable in vegetable-oil soap manufacturing, private label/white label capability, and serving French/European brand customers.
• Cosmolab: Cosmolab is a French contract manufacturer offering full-service development and production of cosmetic and personal care products. Directly comparable turnkey B2B model — R&D, formulation, regulatory, manufacturing, and packaging — for brand owners seeking private label solutions.
• Alkos Group: Alkos is a French contract manufacturer specializing in personal care sticks, deodorants, and solid cosmetics. Directly comparable to Savonnerie des Alpilles' hot-pour solid cosmetics and stick deodorant capabilities, targeting the same indie and private-label brand customers.
• Groupe Léa Nature: Groupe Léa Nature is a French family-owned manufacturer of organic and natural personal care, hygiene, and home products. Comparable on organic certification (Ecocert), plant-based formulations, and B2B/own-brand dual distribution, though larger and brand-led rather than contract-led.
• Savonnerie du Midi: Savonnerie du Midi is a Marseille-based soap producer manufacturing traditional Marseille soaps, liquid soaps, and home cleaning products. Closely comparable product portfolio, vegetable-oil/Marseille method manufacturing, and Southern France B2B and retail channels.
• Savonnerie Fer à Cheval: Fer à Cheval is a historic Marseille soap manufacturer founded in 1856, producing traditional cauldron-cooked soaps and home cleaning products. Closely matches Savonnerie des Alpilles' traditional Marseille method, vegetable oil base, and product mix spanning solid soap, liquid soap, and household cleaners.
• Compagnie du Midi (Le Petit Olivier): Le Petit Olivier is a Provence-based manufacturer of soaps, body care, and home products using olive oil and natural ingredients. Overlaps with Savonnerie des Alpilles on Provençal positioning, vegetable-oil formulations, and B2B/retail distribution of personal care and household lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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