What MD Service does

MD Service is a French software and IT services company headquartered in Parempuyre, near Bordeaux, founded approximately three decades ago as a field consulting and audit practice focused on dangerous goods logistics. The firm translates that domain expertise into the NOMEREF software suite, a proprietary compliance platform covering transport (ADR, IATA, IMDG), storage (ICPE, SEVESO III), and annual regulatory reporting for Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (CSTMD). The platform's core technical components include automated generation of shipping declarations, labels and checklists, real-time threshold and cumulation-rule monitoring, an INERIS-reinforced stock report, and a Safety Data Sheet (FDS) management system that converts passive PDF regulatory documents into structured operational data, all designed to integrate with customer ERP and WMS systems.

The business model combines recurring software subscriptions delivered via Web-SaaS, on-premise server, or mobile deployment with professional services revenue streams covering Qualiopi-certified ADR 1.3 training, NOMEREF software training, CSTMD audit and outsourced safety advisor engagements, and managed FDS data hosting and integration services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is enterprise-focused direct sales with consultation-led conversion via website contact forms, phone, email, and Calendly-based expert scheduling. The company reports 400+ satisfied clients and 4,500+ equipped sites in France, with named enterprise customers spanning logistics (GEODIS, DHL, Logeos), retail distribution (Intermarché Logistique, Norauto), aerospace and defense (Air France, Safran), agriculture (MAISADOUR, UAPL, ACTURA), and chemicals (COUE).

Strategically, MD Service operates an ecosystem of nine technology integration partners including ERP (PRIOS, GRAINBOW), WMS (MECALUX), TMS (SINARI), and labeling (GMJ Phoenix), allowing NOMEREF to slot into heterogeneous customer IT estates. The firm has expanded internationally alongside its French domestic operations, holds a registered NOMEREF trademark, maintains GDPR-compliant data residency in France, and reports 1.14 billion-plus transport declarations processed with zero infractions, positioning compliance reliability as its principal commercial moat. Revenue, headcount (reported in the 1-10 band), and detailed financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

MD Service

Legal name

MD Service

Website

https://matieredangereuse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MD Service is a French compliance software firm that develops the NOMEREF suite to automate dangerous goods transport (ADR, IATA, IMDG), ICPE/SEVESO storage compliance, and CSTMD reporting for logistics, industrial, and chemical enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Compliance Software

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

DG Compliance, Packaging & Documentation Services (UN Packaging, SDS, DGD/IMDG) (TLAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods compliance
• Hazardous materials logistics
• ADR shipping declarations
• ICPE storage management
• Regulatory compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Parempuyre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (NOMEREF Suite): SaaS/web-based deployment with API integration, server/on-premise hosting options, and mobile access. Annual or multi-year subscription model implied by software-as-service descriptions.
2. Professional Training Services: Certified training programs including ADR 1.3 regulatory certification and NOMEREF software mastery. Delivered intra-company (on-site) or remote video. Qualiopi-certified training eligible for OPCO financing.
3. Audit and Safety Advisory (CSTMD): Compliance audits and outsourced Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (CSTMD) services. Includes annual mandatory visits, regulatory reporting, incident analysis, and DREAL inspection preparation.
4. FDS Data Management Services: Secure hosting of Safety Data Sheets, automatic updates, and integration of FDS data for transport and storage exploitation in NOMEREF software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MD Service develops and sells the proprietary NOMEREF software suite for dangerous goods logistics compliance, including NOMEREF Transport for ADR/IATA/IMDG shipping declarations, NOMEREF Stockage for ICPE/SEVESO III storage compliance, and Rapport Annuel for mandatory annual CSTMD safety advisor reporting. The suite integrates natively with enterprise ERP and WMS systems to eliminate manual data entry, and is complemented by Qualiopi-certified regulatory training (ADR 1.3) and outsourced Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (CSTMD) audit and consulting services.

Product overview

MD Service offers a unified software suite called NOMEREF for dangerous goods logistics compliance, comprising three core modules: NOMEREF Transport (for ADR/IATA/IMDG shipping declarations), NOMEREF Stockage (for ICPE storage and SEVESO III compliance), and Rapport Annuel (for annual CSTMD reporting). The suite is complemented by professional services including ADR 1.3 regulatory training, NOMEREF software training, CSTMD audit and consulting, and Safety Data Sheet (FDS) management and integration services. The company operates from Bordeaux, France with over 30 years of expertise serving 400+ satisfied clients across 4,500+ equipped sites in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOMEREF: Software suite for dangerous goods compliance management including NOMEREF Transport (ADR, IATA, IMDG), NOMEREF Stockage (ICPE/Seveso III), and Rapport Annuel (CSTMD annual reporting)

Products and services

• NOMEREF Transport Software module that automates the creation of ADR (road), IATA (air), and IMDG (sea) shipping declarations, labels, and vehicle checklists for dangerous goods transport. Connects natively with ERP or WMS systems to eliminate manual data entry and enable paperless, error-free shipping with real-time blocking controls on loading thresholds and material incompatibilities. Targeted at enterprises shipping, packaging, loading, unloading, or transporting dangerous goods.
• NOMEREF Stockage (Storage) Software module for managing dangerous goods storage compliance with ICPE nomenclature (French environmental regulation) and the SEVESO III directive. Automatically classifies products according to SGH/CLP criteria and continuously recalculates real and equivalent volumes by zone. Sends automatic email alerts when approaching critical thresholds and produces INERIS-compliant reinforced stock reports for emergency services and inspectors.
• Rapport Annuel (Annual Report) Software module for Safety Advisor (CSTMD) annual regulatory reporting. Centralizes safety procedures management, automates logistics data collection, and generates the mandatory annual reports required by law with a single click. Supports real-time incident documentation and DREAL audit preparation.
• Formation ADR 1.3 (ADR 1.3 Certification Training) Mandatory ADR 1.3 certification training program for personnel involved in shipping, packaging, loading, unloading, storage, or transport of dangerous goods. Covers regulatory framework, classification, packaging, transport documents, and security procedures. Delivered intra-company (on-site) or via remote video sessions. Qualiopi-certified (eligible for OPCO financing) and delivers an official attestation compliant with current legal requirements.
• Formation Logiciel NOMEREF (NOMEREF Software Training) Software training program for mastering the NOMEREF solution. Teaches users to automate regulatory documents, streamline flux tracking, and eliminate human error risks. Includes practical workshops based on the client's own product databases. Qualiopi-certified and eligible for OPCO financing. Achieved a 96% training satisfaction rate as of 31/12/2025.
• Audit & Conseil CSTMD (Outsourced Safety Advisor) Regulatory audit and externalized Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (CSTMD) service. Includes initial compliance assessment, corrective procedures, annual monitoring, authority control preparation, and incident management support. Targets companies required by law to designate a safety advisor that prefer to outsource the function.
• Gestion & Intégration des FDS (Safety Data Sheet Management & Integration) Managed Safety Data Sheet (FDS/SDS) service that secures hosting of FDS documents, provides automatic updates, extracts and integrates regulatory intelligence from FDS PDFs directly into NOMEREF operational tools, and feeds data into both transport and storage workflows. Transforms passive PDF documents into actionable operational data with real-time reliability. Over 200 companies have joined this service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,144,335,566 transport declarations generated without any infractions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACTURAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distribution network for agro-supplies (agrofournitures). Partnership enables ACTURA members to access NOMEREF dangerous goods compliance solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Enablon (Wolters Kluwer): Enablon, owned by Wolters Kluwer, delivers an enterprise EHS and risk platform that includes chemical and hazardous materials compliance—broader portfolio than NOMEREF but competing for the same regulated-enterprise wallet.
• Sphera: Sphera (formerly thinkstep/Opvantek) offers a broad EHS and product compliance suite including chemical management—larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities but a much wider portfolio than MD Service's niche focus.
• SAP EHS (Product Compliance & Safety): SAP's EHS module offers dangerous goods and product compliance inside the broader ERP platform—MD Service integrates with SAP-like ERPs but also competes for the same compliance budget.
• S&P Global (IHS Markit Chemical & Regulatory): S&P Global's Commodity Insights, formerly IHS Markit, provides regulatory content and chemical compliance datasets adjacent to MD Service's FDS management offering—broad incumbent rather than a direct SaaS competitor.

Direct peers

• Selerant: Selerant's regulatory compliance suite (including recipe and product compliance tools) targets manufacturers and brand owners managing regulated formulations—a comparable buyer segment to MD Service's industrial and chemical customers.
• iPoint: iPoint provides product compliance, chemicals, and supply chain due-diligence software addressing REACH, CLP, and dangerous goods regulations—directly comparable regulatory scope and customer base to MD Service.
• Lisam Systems: Lisam's ExESS and Telelic platforms provide SDS authoring, chemical regulatory compliance, and dangerous goods management software globally—the closest direct competitor to NOMEREF in scope and customer type.
• WERCS (UL Solutions): WERCS, now part of UL Solutions, provides product compliance and hazardous goods data management for retailers and manufacturers—overlapping with NOMEREF's transport and storage compliance use cases.
• EcoOnline: EcoOnline offers chemical safety, SDS management, and dangerous goods compliance software to enterprise customers across Europe, directly overlapping with NOMEREF's hazardous materials logistics scope.

Emerging players

• Quentic: Quentic offers a modular EHS platform with chemical management and dangerous goods features—smaller, growing competitor serving mid-market European customers with overlapping functionality to NOMEREF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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