Canopeo

What Canopeo does

Canopeo is a French B2B manufacturer of custom labels and traceability solutions, operating as part of the Financière Printeos (Groupe Printeos) conglomerate via a SAS structure with €6,005,000 share capital. The company runs six complementary manufacturing sites across France — Saint-Aignan de Grand Lieu (headquarters and Usines Réunies Atlantique), Feytiat (ICE Etiquettes), Avelin (Tupos Graphic, RFID specialist), Pipriac (Société Bretonne d'Étiquettes, digital printing), Mouen (DIMA Étiquetage), and Gemenos (PROVETIQ) — supported by an in-house subsidiary structure that allows the group to flex from small runs to XXL volumes.

The product portfolio spans marketing labels, technical labels, production and logistics labels, adhesive labels, thermal transfer printers and ribbons, and an RFID/NFC/EAS smart-label line with read ranges up to 15 meters. Core manufacturing capabilities include thermal transfer printing, flexographic printing up to eight colors recto/verso, and digital printing for short runs and pre-launches; finishing capabilities include numbering, barcode/QR encoding, and RFID encoding. Tupos Graphic holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, while SBE holds PEFC, FSC, and EcoVadis (since 2017) certifications, supporting sustainability-conscious enterprise procurement.

Commercially, Canopeo generates revenue primarily through one-off custom manufacturing orders priced by quote based on volume, specifications, and materials, with quantity tolerances of ±10% below 100,000 units and ±5% above, standard 30-day net payment terms, and free shipping (Franco de port) on metropolitan French orders above €800 net. The company serves ten vertical segments — agri-food (primary), automotive, building and construction, administration and services, logistics and transport, health and cosmetics, cleaning and hygiene, commerce and distribution, capital equipment, and ticketing/events — with named enterprise customers including Decathlon (electronic shelf labeling via RFID) and a long-tail base of over 1,000 customers at the Tupos Graphic subsidiary alone. Distribution is direct via the six manufacturing sites, supported by SEO-driven content marketing and a LinkedIn presence.

Name

Canopeo

Legal name

CANOPEO / Financière Printeos

Website

https://canopeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Canopeo is a French B2B custom label manufacturer and traceability solutions provider operating six manufacturing sites across France, serving agri-food, retail, logistics, automotive, cosmetics, and other industrial verticals with marketing, technical, RFID/NFC/EAS, and production/logistics labels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Stationery Product Manufacturing (322230)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decoration & Branding Services (Printing, Hot Stamping, Metallization, Labeling) (IMALAJAN), Packaging Design & Labeling (MPAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Custom label manufacturing
• RFID smart labels
• Thermal transfer printing
• Traceability solutions
• Industrial label production

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-aignan-grand-lieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Label Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue from design, manufacture, and sale of custom labels including food labels, marketing labels, RFID labels, technical labels, and production/logistics labels. Also includes adhesive labels and thermal transfer ribbons. Sales model based on quotes and custom orders with pricing varying by volume, specifications, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Canopeo is a French label manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells custom adhesive labels including marketing, RFID/NFC/EAS smart, technical, production and logistics, and food labels. The group operates six complementary manufacturing sites across France, offering thermal transfer, flexographic (up to 8 colors), and digital printing capabilities, and supplies related thermal printing equipment and consumables (thermal transfer ribbons).

Product overview

Canopeo is a French label manufacturing group offering a comprehensive portfolio of labeling and traceability solutions. The core product portfolio includes marketing labels (Étiquettes marketées), RFID/NFC/EAS smart labels, technical labels, and production/logistics labels, supported by thermal printing equipment and consumables (thermal transfer ribbons). The group operates across 6 sites in France with specialized subsidiaries: Tupos Graphic (RFID specialist), SBE (digital food labels), DIMA Etiquetage, ICE Etiquettes, and Usines Réunies Atlantique, each offering distinct manufacturing capabilities and certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marketing Labels (Étiquettes marketées) Custom marketing labels designed for product promotion, branding, and retail display across multiple industry sectors. Includes promotional, double-sided, peel-off coupon, hologram, and QR/barcode label variants as part of the marketing label portfolio.
• RFID Labels (Étiquettes RFID) Radio Frequency Identification labels enabling wireless tracking, inventory management, supply chain visibility, and anti-theft functionality for logistics, retail, and industrial applications. Read ranges up to 15 meters with simultaneous multi-tag reading.
• NFC and EAS Smart Labels (Étiquettes NFC / EAS) Near Field Communication (NFC) tags for smartphone interaction and product authentication, and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) anti-theft labels for retail loss prevention, both integrated within the RFID/smart label family.
• Technical Labels (Étiquettes techniques) Specialized labels for industrial, automotive, and technical applications requiring durability, resistance to chemicals/heat, and compliance with sector-specific standards (e.g., energy classification, equipment identification).
• Production & Logistics Labels (Étiquettes production et logistique) Labels designed for supply chain, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, including pallet labels, barcode and Datamatrix labels, and tracking labels for inventory and shipment operations.
• Digital Food Labels (Étiquettes alimentaires numériques) Digital printing solutions for food industry labels, ideal for pre-launches, test launches, low volumes, and small series, using food-safe inks and high-value-added papers including innovative kraft effects.
• Thermal Label Printers and Equipment (Matériels) Thermal transfer printers and on-site labeling equipment sold to support customer in-house label production.
• Thermal Transfer Ribbons and Adhesive Consumables (Consommables / Rubans transfert thermique) Thermal transfer ribbons and adhesive consumables used with thermal printers to produce durable labels resistant to heat, chemicals, and outdoor conditions.
• Food Labels (Étiquette alimentaire) Standard and custom food-grade labels for agri-food customers, covering mandatory labeling requirements such as nutritional information, allergen disclosure, and origin.
• Adhesive Labels (Étiquettes adhésives) Self-adhesive labels used across the product portfolio for general-purpose product identification and branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15 million m² of labels produced per year at Tupos Graphic alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ERP Integration PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationTupos Graphic works in close collaboration with integrator partners for infrastructure and ERP system integration, enabling seamless integration of RFID labels into customer enterprise systems and supply chain management platforms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skanem: European label manufacturer with multi-country production footprint serving consumer goods, food/beverage, and industrial customers. Comparable in multi-site European structure, customer verticals, and self-adhesive label product mix.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global premium label supplier serving wine/spirits, food/beverage, home/personal care, and healthcare. Closely comparable in premium decorative label manufacturing for cosmetics and food customers that Canopeo serves.
• Schreiner Group: German specialist in functional labels including RFID, NFC, and security labels for automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. Direct competitor in the smart-label/RFID niche that Canopeo's Tupos Graphic subsidiary targets.
• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label manufacturer with operations across healthcare, consumer products, and RFID/smart labels. Closely comparable to Canopeo in product mix (RFID, food/cosmetics labels) and multi-vertical B2B customer base, but at materially larger scale.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials, RFID inlays and tags, and specialty tapes. Directly competes with Canopeo across RFID/smart labels, food and cosmetics labels, and logistics/barcode labels, while also serving as a major upstream materials supplier in the label value chain.
• HERMA: German-based label manufacturer specializing in self-adhesive labels, RFID/NFC labels, and label applicators. Highly comparable European mid-market peer with similar focus on RFID integration and multi-vertical label solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Coveris: Pan-European packaging manufacturer producing flexible packaging, films, and labels. Comparable customer base in food and consumer goods, though labels represent only part of a wider packaging offering.
• Constantia Flexibles: Large European flexible packaging group producing labels, films, and packaging for food, pharma, and consumer goods. Overlaps with Canopeo in label production but operates a broader packaging portfolio rather than specializing in standalone label solutions.

Emerging players

• Taghleef Industries: Global supplier of label films (BOPP, CPP) and specialty films used in label face stock. Comparable through its label value-chain role in food and industrial labels, though positioned upstream rather than as a finished-label converter.

Regional players

• Etifix: German-based label manufacturer producing self-adhesive labels for logistics, food, and industrial customers. Comparable product mix and mid-market positioning, though operating primarily in Germany rather than France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canopeo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

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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