Name

Gilbert

Legal name

Laboratoires Gilbert

Website

https://groupe-gilbert.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Eye, Ear & Nasal Care OTC (Eye Drops, Ear Drops/Wax Removal, Saline Sprays) (CRADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD), Deodorants & Antiperspirants (CRADANAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Cosmetic manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing services
• Baby care products
• Dermo-cosmetic formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Hérouville-saint-clair

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of branded pharmaceutical and health products including family health, pediatric care, ENT/respiratory, ophthalmological, and natural health products through pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.
2. Cosmetic Products: Sale of cosmetic and hygiene products including dermo-cosmetics, natural cosmetics, baby care, and personal care products through pharmacies, drugstores, and supermarkets.
3. Contract Manufacturing (CDMO): Pharmaceutical and cosmetic subcontracting services providing formulation, manufacturing, and packaging solutions for over 200 brand partners. The company designs and produces over 500 products for 50 third-party clients with annual production capacity exceeding 750 million units.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gilbert (Laboratoires Gilbert) is a French industrial group that develops, manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded pharmaceutical, family health, baby care, and cosmetic/hygiene products (32 Family Health brands and 11 Cosmetic & Hygiene brands including Physiodose, Marimer, Physiolac, Neutraderm, Parasidose, Dentinéa, LINIDERM, Luc et Léa, Le Comptoir Aroma), and operates a pharmaceutical and cosmetic contract manufacturing (CDMO) business formulating, producing and packaging products for over 200 partner brands across 6 production sites in France.

Product overview

Gilbert is a French pharmaceutical and cosmetic group founded in 1904, operating across Family Health and Cosmetic & Hygiene segments. The portfolio includes 32 Family Health brands and 11 Cosmetic & Hygiene brands. Key products include Physiodose (physiological serum, the #1 brand in French pharmacy sales), Marimer (seawater nasal hygiene), Physiolac (infant formula), Neutraderm (dermo-cosmetics with patented Active Oligo Skin complex), Dentinéa (homeopathic teething remedy), Parasidose (head lice treatments), and Luc et Léa (baby care accessories). The company also operates contract manufacturing (CDMO) services for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and is launching FYZIO sports nutrition in September 2026. Manufacturing is conducted across 6 sites in France (Normandy and Brittany), producing over 750 million products annually, with a turnover exceeding 230 million euros in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Physiolac: Infant formula milk brand supporting the transition from breastfeeding for children up to age 3, made in France and sold in pharmacies.
• Physiodose
• Marimer
• FYZIO
• Luc et Léa
• Le Comptoir Aroma
• Laino
• Neutraderm
• Le Comptoir du Bain
• Loubsol
• Algotherm
• Hei Poa
• Sanodiane
• Parasidose
• Moustidose
• Dentinéa
• Septimyl
• A-Cérumen
• Optisérum
• Feuille de Saule
• Formes & Flammes
• Liniderm
• Arthur et Lola
• Bébisol
• Biovive
• Cinq Mondes
• Laboratoires Gilbert (brand)

Products and services

• Laboratoires Gilbert (umbrella Family Health brand) Umbrella brand for Gilbert's Family Health portfolio encompassing paediatrics, ENT, family medicine, natural health, and hospital/institutional products.
• Physiodose Physiological serum (saline solution) in sterile single-dose format without preservatives, for nasal, eye and ear care for babies and adults; the leading physiological serum brand in France.
• Marimer Seawater-based nasal hygiene products suitable for adults, children and infants, preserving therapeutic properties of seawater rich in trace elements (copper, zinc, manganese) through micro-filtration.
• Physiolac Specialist infant formula milk brand supporting the transition from breastfeeding until child reaches age 3, made in France and sold in pharmacies.
• Dentinéa Homeopathic remedy traditionally used to relieve teething problems in infants (pain, rash, excessive drooling); drinkable solution in sterile single-dose format.
• Neutraderm Dermo-cosmetics range developed based on patented Active Oligo Skin complex from the Iroise Sea, concentrated in minerals and trace elements for restoring sensitive skins.
• Parasidose Head lice treatment brand providing easy-to-use, fast-acting products; offers a comprehensive range for eradicating head lice and nits.
• LINIDERM (Stabilized oleo-calcareous liniment) Cleansing and protective baby diaper care based on lime water and virgin olive oil (99.8% natural origin), forming a protective film and preserving natural skin pH.
• Optiséum Sterile single-dose eye bath solution with pH identical to tears; contains cornflower water to bathe, soothe and clear eyes.
• Septimyl Antiseptic swabs for cleaning superficial wounds for the whole family; helps prevent microbial and bacterial infections.
• Moustidose Mosquito protection brand offering repellent and soothing post-bite products, with nearly 30 years of expertise in protecting families from mosquitoes.
• Luc et Léa Baby care accessories brand offering dummies, baby bottles and the first plant-based plastic dummies made from sugarcane waste (2020 innovation).
• Le Comptoir Aroma Organic aromatherapy specialist offering pure essential oils labelled AB (Organic Farming) certified by Ecocert, plus ready-to-use care products for family daily use.
• Feuille de Saule (Willow Leaf) Foot-care brand specializing in treating hard and soft corns and calluses; uses salicylic acid from willow leaf, based on the original 1904 recipe by Alexandre Gilbert.
• Laino Natural cosmetics brand, notably supporting the Rochambelle women's race for breast cancer charities for over 10 years; products made in France.
• FYZIO Sports nutrition and hydration brand targeting athletes, regular exercisers and gaming/esports communities; built around energy, hydration, focus, recovery and rest; made in France.
• Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing (CDMO) Pharmaceutical and cosmetic subcontracting services providing formulation, manufacturing and packaging solutions for over 200 brand partners, designing and producing over 500 products for 50 third-party clients with annual production capacity exceeding 750 million units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 years of operation since 1904, demonstrating long-term market sustainability and trust
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team VitalitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Multi-year partnership between FYZIO (Gilbert's sports nutrition brand) and Team Vitality, one of the world's most recognized esports organizations. FYZIO will support Team Vitality teams competing in CS2, VALORANT, and League of Legends on major international stages.
• JulietteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2021Gilbert became a strategic partner and investor in Juliette startup, a company focused on innovative parenting/baby solutions. This partnership brings Gilbert into the capital of Juliette while establishing a strategic collaboration.
• Agence du Don en NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2021Formal partnership agreement for charitable donations of baby care products to families in need. Gilbert participates in 'Urgences Premiers Pas' and 'Petite Enfance' operations, donating products including Physiodose, Luc et Léa, and Neutraderm to help babies in poverty.
• Hyphens GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Distribution partnership for Southeast Asia covering Physiolac and Physiodose flagship brands, with plans to extend to other brands in the coming months. This expands Gilbert's international footprint in Asian markets.
• Cosmetic ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Gilbert joined the board of Cosmetic Valley, the French perfume-cosmetics industry cluster, after being a member since 2016. Active participation in industry events including 'Etats généraux de la filière'.
• Fabien DelahayeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20193-year nautical sponsorship (2019-2021) with professional sailor Fabien Delahaye competing on Figaro Bénéteau circuit. Partnership built around shared values, Normandy and Brittany regional ties, and passion for the ocean.
• RochambelleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Over 10 years of support for the Rochambelle women's race via Laino brand. France's second biggest women's race raising funds for breast cancer charities. Partners include the Rochambelle organization and Break Poverty Foundation.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boiron: French homeopathic and OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer with global distribution and pharmacy-channel leadership. Comparable French mid-cap pharma with brand portfolio and complementary medicine focus overlapping Gilbert's natural health and family health ranges.
• Fareva: French contract manufacturing organization (CDMO) for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial products. Directly comparable to Gilbert's CDMO division serving 200+ brand partners across formulation, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Pierre Fabre: French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics group with overlapping OTC, dermo-cosmetic, and natural-origin product portfolios (e.g., Avène, Ducray) sold through pharmacies. Closest French analogue to Gilbert's Pharma + Cosmetics + CDMO structure.
• Laboratoires Urgo: French privately-held pharma/medtech company producing OTC wound care, family health, and dermo-cosmetic products distributed through pharmacies and hospitals. Comparable mid-sized French manufacturer competing in similar OTC categories.
• Alès Groupe (Phyto): French privately-held natural cosmetics group (Phyto, PhytoSpecific, Klorane) focused on plant-based beauty sold through pharmacies and selective retail. Comparable in scale and natural-origin positioning to Gilbert's cosmetics/hygiene business.
• Laboratoires IPRAD: French independent pharmaceutical group producing pediatric nutrition, ENT, and family health products (Phytosun arôms, Arlor, etc.) sold in pharmacies. Direct mid-sized French OTC competitor with overlapping pediatric and natural health positioning.
• Expanscience (Mustela): French independent pharma/cosmetics lab best known for the Mustela baby-care brand sold in pharmacies. Directly overlaps Gilbert's baby and pediatric OTC portfolio (Physiolac, Luc et Léa, Dentinéa) in the #1 French pharmacy baby segment.
• NAOS / Bioderma: French dermo-cosmetics group (Bioderma, Institut Esthederm, Etat Pur) sold primarily through pharmacies. Direct competitor to Gilbert's Neutraderm and other dermo-cosmetic lines with similar dermatology-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sanofi: French pharmaceutical multinational with broad OTC and consumer healthcare portfolio. Gilbert ranked ahead of several Sanofi entities in Capital's 2022 Best Employer ranking; broader incumbent against which Gilbert competes in French pharmacy channels.
• Perrigo: Global OTC self-care and generic pharma company that previously owned three brands (Arthur et Lola, Bébisol, Sanodiane) divested to Gilbert in 2019. Large multinational with overlapping OTC product categories but much broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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