Fidel Fillaud

What Fidel Fillaud does

Fidel Fillaud is a French B2B industrial and food packaging distributor founded in 1929 and headquartered in Les Sorinières, France. The company distributes over 8,800 product references through an e-commerce storefront and a network of 7 regional branch offices across metropolitan France (Les Sorinières, Toulouse, Ludres, Saint-Priest, Aubagne, Louvres, and Verreries Perrin). Core product families include drums (Fûts), pails (Seaux), plastic jerrycans, bottles and flacons in plastic, glass, and aluminum, glass jars, IBC containers, metal cans and jugs, flexible packaging, dosing accessories, films and pallets, cardboard boxes, cushioning, and adhesive tapes. Two sub-brands — ECOsphere (recycled, bio-based, reconditioned, and eco-designed packaging) and Pack-Score (a sustainability assessment tool) — extend the catalog into ESG-driven packaging demand tied to the EU PPWR and French REP frameworks. Decoration services (screen printing, offset, in-mold labeling, tampography, sleeve labeling, hot stamping, embossing) and regulatory compliance guidance for transport of dangerous goods (ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG, IATA) are offered as value-added services.

The business model is straightforward B2B distribution with two pricing tiers: unit pricing for standard SKUs transacted on the e-commerce site, and quote-based contracts for bulk orders and customized packaging. Customers span four primary verticals — Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Chemical Industry (including UN-approved hazardous goods), and Health & Pharma — with operational scale of 200 employees, 40,000+ m² of storage capacity, and a stated 48-hour shipment capability across France. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, family-founded, ISO quality certified, and received Great Place To Work (2025) and LUCIE ESG Label (2026) certifications. Geographic footprint is single-country (France); distribution channels include the owned e-commerce platform, regional branch pickup, and a direct sales team reached by phone, email, or callback form.

Name

Fidel Fillaud

Legal name

Fidel Fillaud

Website

https://fidel-fillaud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fidel Fillaud is a privately-held French B2B packaging distributor founded in 1929, supplying 8,800+ industrial and food packaging SKUs through e-commerce and 7 regional branches across France to food, cosmetics, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Sorinières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: B2B distribution of industrial and food packaging materials including drums, pails, jerrycans, bottles, jars, metal cans, flexible packaging, and accessories. Revenue generated through direct product sales with quote-based pricing for large orders and unit pricing for smaller quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fidel Fillaud is a French distributor and wholesaler of industrial and food packaging, offering over 8,800 product references including drums, pails, jerrycans, bottles, jars, IBC containers, metal cans, flexible packaging, and accessories. It sells directly to professional B2B customers via an e-commerce platform and 7 regional agencies across France.

Product overview

Fidel Fillaud is a French industrial and food packaging distributor established in 1929, operating an e-commerce platform offering over 8,800 product references. The core offering consists of a comprehensive portfolio of packaging containers and accessories organized into product families: Fûts (Drums) in plastic, metal, and kraft materials; Seaux (Pails) in plastic and metal; Jerricans/Bidons (Jerrycans); Flacons (Bottles) in plastic, glass, and aluminum; Sprays et Pompes (Sprayers and Pumps); Bouteilles en Verre (Glass Bottles); Pots et Bocaux en Verre (Glass Jars); Pots et Piluliers (Jars and Pill Jars); IBC/Cuves (IBC Containers); Bidons Métal (Metal Jugs); Boîtes Métal (Metal Cans); Emballages Souples (Flexible Packaging); Accessoires de Dosage (Dosing Accessories); Films et Palettes (Films and Pallets); Caisses et Cartons (Cardboard Boxes); Boîtes, Pochettes et Étiquettes (Boxes, Pouches, Labels); Calage et Protection (Cushioning and Protection); and Adhésifs (Adhesive Tapes). The company also offers eco-responsible sub-brands including ECOsphere (recycled, bio-based, reconditioned, and eco-designed packaging) and Pack-Score (sustainability assessment tool). Additional services include packaging decoration (screen printing, offset printing, IML, tampography, sleeve labeling, hot stamping, embossing) and regulatory compliance guidance for transport of dangerous goods (ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG, IATA). With 40,000 m² of storage across 7 French agencies and 48-hour shipping capability, the company serves Alimentaire (Food), Cosmétique (Cosmetics), Industrie Chimie (Chemical Industry), and Santé (Health) sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fûts (Drums) Drums available in recycled, plastic, metal, and kraft materials, with accessories including drum pumps, adapters, capsules, caps, taps, and plastic bags/liners for storage and transport of liquids and solids.
• Seaux (Pails) Plastic and metal pails with various cover options, including recycled versions, designed for packaging paint, varnish, stains, and other viscous products.
• Jerricans / Bidons Plastique (Plastic Jerrycans) Plastic jerrycans including standard and fluorinated/coextruded barrier versions for volatile or sensitive products, with various accessories for industrial, chemical, food, and cosmetic applications.
• Flacons (Bottles/Flacons) Extensive range of bottles in recycled plastic (rPET/rPEHD), PE, PET, laboratory-grade, barrier (COEX/Fluor), aluminum, and glass materials, plus accessories and screw caps for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial use.
• Sprays et Pompes (Sprayers and Pumps) Trigger sprayers, dispensing pumps for bottles and jerrycans, spray pumps, and pressure sprayers for cosmetic, household, and industrial applications.
• Bouteilles en Verre (Glass Bottles) Glass bottles for beer, cider, lemonade, juices, soups, milk, oils, vinegars, spirits, and still wines, with caps and plugs for beverage and food applications.
• Pots et Bocaux en Verre (Glass Jars) Traditional glass jars, Weck jars, Le Parfait Super, Familia Wiss, Twist Off, faceted, standard and straight jars/verrines, spice jars, honey jars, jam jars, yogurt pots, and laboratory glass, with twist-off lids and accessories for food preservation and storage.
• Pots et Piluliers (Jars and Pill Jars) Eco-responsible, HDPE, PP, PET, and food-grade PET jars, pill jars in PET/PE, tamper-evident plastic tubs, cosmetic jars, cardboard jars, and aluminum screw-top cans with various lids and seals for supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
• IBC / Cuves (IBC Containers) 1000-liter intermediate bulk containers including new and reconditioned plastic (PEHD) containers with metal cage, stainless steel containers, and various accessories for industrial, chemical, food-grade, and agricultural liquid storage and transport.
• Bidons Métal (Metal Jugs) Aluminum bottles and jugs, cylindrical tinplate cans, rectangular metal jugs, food oil metal jugs, and aerosol canisters, with accessories for chemicals, food, and cosmetics.
• Boîtes Métal (Metal Cans/Boxes) Metal paint cans (tinplate) with lever lids (outward curl and Triple Tite closures) ranging from 14ml to 4L, open-head putty cans, open-top cans, and slip lid cans, with covers and accessories for paints, varnishes, adhesives, and chemicals.
• Emballages Souples (Flexible Packaging) Plastic bags, sachets, paper bags, politainer bags and cartons, and flexible pouches, with accessories for various packaging needs.
• Accessoires de Dosage (Dosing Accessories) Measuring cups, plastic beakers, and measuring spoons for precise dispensing in industrial and food applications.
• Films et Palettes (Films and Pallets) Plastic, composite wood, and wooden pallets, pallet caps, manual and machine stretch films, cardboard dividers, and palletizing accessories for logistics and storage.
• Caisses et Cartons (Cardboard Boxes) Single, double, and triple-wall American boxes, palletizable boxes, and storage bins for shipping and storage applications.
• Boîtes, Pochettes et Étiquettes (Boxes, Pouches and Labels) PO boxes, postal cross-shaped cases, foam cases, shipping pouches, padded envelopes, plastic sleeves, document wallets, cardboard tubes, and signaling labels for shipping and labeling needs.
• Calage et Protection (Cushioning and Protection) Packing paper, packing peanuts, PE and PS corners, cardboard edge protectors, paper and kraft sheets, kraft rolls, protective studs, foam profiles, corrugated cardboard, shrink films, and bubble film for product protection during transport.
• Adhésifs (Adhesive Tapes) Paper, PP, PVC, and special adhesive tapes with tape dispensers for sealing and packaging applications.
• ECOsphere Fidel Fillaud's eco-responsible packaging range encompassing recycled plastic, bio-based plastic, reconditioned, and eco-designed packaging solutions for sustainable packaging.
• Pack-Score A packaging assessment tool that scores packaging sustainability based on recyclability, recycled content, and environmental impact criteria.
• Packaging Decoration Services Custom decoration services including screen printing for cylindrical containers, offset printing for metal packaging, in-mold labeling (IML) for plastic, tampography for irregular shapes, sleeve labeling, hot stamping, and embossing for brand personalization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 agencies in France for proximity service
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: Antalis is a major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication solutions with operations across multiple countries. It competes with Fidel Fillaud on paper-based packaging and protective materials but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global paper-based packaging manufacturer and distributor. While primarily a producer, its integrated distribution and growing e-commerce channel put it in partial overlap with Fidel Fillaud on corrugated and protective packaging solutions in Europe.
• Viking (Office Depot Europe): Viking is the European B2B arm of Office Depot, distributing office, facility, and packaging supplies across France. It overlaps with Fidel Fillaud on packaging consumables and SMB procurement channels, though it operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Packhelp: Packhelp is a European digital-first packaging platform focused on custom-branded boxes and mailers for SMBs and DTC brands. Its online, on-demand custom packaging model overlaps with Fidel Fillaud's decoration and box categories but targets a different buyer profile.

Direct peers

• Manutan: Manutan is a France-headquartered European B2B distributor with a significant packaging and industrial-supplies catalog. It competes with Fidel Fillaud across France and broader Europe, and overlaps on the multi-vertical (food, industrial, facility) B2B e-commerce motion.
• Rajapack: Rajapack is Raja Group's pan-European B2B packaging brand, distributing boxes, protective packaging, and shipping supplies across multiple countries. Its catalog, e-commerce platform, and customer profile are closely aligned with Fidel Fillaud's core offering.
• Raja Group: Raja is the leading French B2B distributor of packaging, supplies, and equipment, headquartered near Paris. It directly overlaps Fidel Fillaud on product range (drums, boxes, films, mailers) and on the same French SMB and mid-market customer base, and is the most directly comparable domestic rival.

Regional players

• Davpack: Davpack is a UK-based packaging distributor offering boxes, mailing, and protective packaging to B2B customers. Its product breadth, e-commerce-led model, and SMB focus are directly analogous to Fidel Fillaud's operations in France.
• Cenpac: Cenpac is a UK packaging supplier serving SMBs and industrial buyers across cartons, mailers, tapes, and protective products. Its catalog-driven B2B distribution model is structurally similar to Fidel Fillaud's.
• Ratioform Verpackungen: Ratioform is a German packaging distributor (part of the Takkt group) operating a comparable catalog-and-branch model in the DACH region. It mirrors Fidel Fillaud's mix of cardboard boxes, mailers, films, and dunnage sold to industrial buyers, making it a strong regional comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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