Fuel Tech Distribution.com

What Fuel Tech Distribution.com does

Fuel Tech Distribution.com is a French specialist distributor of petroleum station-service and depot equipment, operating since 2005 and acquired into the Fuel Tech Services group in 2017. The company sells a comprehensive B2B product portfolio covering the full lifecycle of fueling infrastructure: double-envelope and single-envelope petroleum piping systems (conductor and non-conductor variants) plus their welding fittings, elbows, tees, and terminations; manhole chambers and composite track pads from Fibrelite and OPW Lite; electronic tank gauging consoles (SiteSentinel Nano, iTouch, Integra 100/500) with magnetostrictive probes and OPW environmental sensors; centralized leak detection units (KP-315AU central and KP-315LD line units) for double-envelope pipe monitoring; Fe Petro fixed- and variable-speed submersible pumps with OPW Series 10 foot valves and VLLD 327 line leak detectors; and a multi-energy nozzle range covering gasoline, diesel, CNG (up to 3,600 psi/250 bar), LPG, and hydrogen applications. Customers are station-service operators and fuel depot operators in France and Africa, served exclusively through direct B2B engagement (phone, email, website catalog) with quote-based pricing, flexible payment terms, and a 12-month product warranty from installation (or 18 months from delivery).

Underlying technical content centers on industrial sensor-based monitoring and compliance-grade double-wall piping rather than software. Commercial revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with multi-year contract relationships; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution economics rest on permanent inventory held at the Coignières warehouse, 24/7 customer-service availability, and multidisciplinary oil-and-gas technical advisory for project sizing, compliance, and rapid emergency response. Core brand partners — Franklin Fueling Systems, OPW Fueling Components, Fibrelite, and Global Fueling (GFG) — supply the majority of catalog SKUs, with the parent Fuel Tech Services group providing 20+ years of petroleum-equipment specialization and access to French and African market experience. The company self-describes as one of the leaders in petroleum equipment distribution in France and operates a stated sustainability agenda tied to energy transition product lines (CNG, LPG, hydrogen). No API, software platform, or AI capabilities are disclosed; the business is fundamentally a high-touch industrial hardware distribution operation.

Name

Fuel Tech Distribution.com

Legal name

Fuel Tech Distribution

Website

https://fuel-tech-distribution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fuel Tech Distribution.com is a French B2B distributor, founded 2005 and part of the Fuel Tech Services group since 2017, specializing in petroleum station-service and depot equipment — including piping, leak detection, electronic gauging, submersible pumps, nozzles for hydrocarbons/CNG/LPG/hydrogen, and composite covers — serving station operators and fuel depots in France and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petroleum Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Fuel Retail & Ancillary Forecourt Services (Car Wash, Auto Care, ATM/Lottery, Parcel Lockers) (EUALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI), Blending, Additization & Terminal Operations (In-Terminal Blending, Dyeing, Bio-blending) (EUALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Petroleum equipment distribution
• Fuel station infrastructure
• Tank gauging systems
• Leak detection piping
• Fuel dispensing nozzles

Headquarters

HQ city

Coignières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Petroleum Equipment Product Sales: Fuel Tech Distribution sells a comprehensive range of petroleum station and depot equipment including piping, fittings, submersible pumps, nozzles, leak detection systems, electronic gauging instruments, and access covers. Sales are made B2B to station operators and fuel depot operators in France and Africa. Pricing is quote-based with flexible payment terms negotiated per customer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fuel Tech Distribution is a specialist B2B distributor of petroleum station-service and depot equipment, selling double-envelope and single-envelope petroleum piping, pipe fittings and connectors, OPW and Fe Petro submersible pumps, electronic tank gauging systems (SiteSentinel Nano/iTouch/Integra 100/Integra 500), leak detection units, environmental sensors, Fibrelite and OPW Lite composite manhole chambers and track pads, and fuel dispensing nozzles for hydrocarbons, CNG, LPG, and hydrogen applications. The company maintains permanent stock at its Coignières (France) warehouse and sells directly to station operators and fuel depot operators in France and Africa, with quote-based pricing and flexible payment terms.

Product overview

Fuel Tech Distribution.com is a specialist distributor of petroleum station equipment, operating since 2005 and part of the Fuel Tech Services group (since 2017). The company does not offer a unified software platform; instead, it provides a comprehensive portfolio of physical petroleum equipment organized into product categories that function as a complete ecosystem for station-service and depot fueling infrastructure. The core offering spans double-envelope and single-envelope petroleum piping (conductor and non-conductor variants) under the Tuyauterie Pétrolière category, supported by an extensive Raccords de Tuyauterie Pétrolière range including elbows, tees, sleeves, terminations, gland fittings, compression fittings, transition fittings, and conductor connectors. This hardware infrastructure is complemented by electronic Jaugeage Electronique gauging systems — SiteSentinel Integra 100/500 consoles, SiteSentinel iTouch and Nano, and OPW/DMP/Fe Petro probes and sensors — and by Détection de Fuite leak detection units (KP-315AU and KP-315LD) for double-envelope piping monitoring. Submersible pump systems (Fe Petro fixed/variable-speed, OPW Series 10 foot valves, VLLD 327 leak detectors) and pistols for hydrocarbons, CNG, and LPG complete the dispensing chain. Supporting infrastructure includes Fibrelite and OPW Lite manhole chambers, track pads (round, rectangular, square), electrical junction boxes, and lifting tools. Together, these product families provide a turnkey solution for the design, equipment, and ongoing monitoring of service stations and fuel depots across France and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tuyauterie Pétrolière (Petroleum Piping) A range of double-envelope and single-envelope petroleum piping (conductive and non-conductive variants) in diameters 125/110mm, 75/63mm, 40/32mm, 110mm, 90mm, 63mm, and 32mm, sold in 5.8m bars and 30m–100m coils, for transporting fuel from extraction sites to refineries and storage terminals. Targeted at B2B customers building or maintaining fuel stations and depots.
• Raccords de Tuyauterie Pétrolière (Petroleum Pipe Fittings) Comprehensive range of petroleum pipe fittings including conductor connectors, double/single-envelope welding elbows and tees, welding sleeves, gland fittings (presse-étoupe), compression fittings, square-flange and DIN round-flange transition fittings, threaded transition fittings, and double-envelope termination pieces. For B2B station-service and depot construction.
• Chambres (Manhole Chambers) Manhole chambers for petroleum tanks, including Fibrelite circular, square, and rectangular adjustable-height chambers and the OPW Lite DBSQ1-1490-B square manhole chamber, all bio-fuel compatible and vacuum-testable. For B2B station-service and depot operators.
• Tampons de Piste (Track Pads and Access Covers) Composite track pads and access covers for service stations including Fibrelite round, rectangular, and square composite pads (FL100 to FL120) and the OPW Lite OPW36 composite pad (Ø900mm, EN124 C250). Provides corrosion resistance and watertight sealing for forecourt applications.
• Outils (Lifting Tools) Specialized lifting tools for Fibrelite and OPW pads, including the FL7A foot-lever unlocking tool, the FL7 repositioning tool, and the FL7A/ENCL storage enclosure cabinet. For B2B station-service operators.
• Pistolets Hydrocarbures, Gaz et Hydrogènes (Dispensing Nozzles) Dispensing nozzles for hydrocarbons, CNG, LPG, and hydrogen including OPW 21 series, automatic 11A nozzles (Gasoil, Essence), high-flow 7H Gasoil, CNG CT1000 (up to 3,600 psi / 250 bar), and LPG OT300 pistols. Covers fuel transfer across gasoline, diesel, CNG, and LPG applications.
• Détection de Fuite sur Tuyauterie Double Enveloppe (Double-Envelope Leak Detection Systems) Leak detection systems for double-envelope piping including the KP-315AU Central Unit and KP-315LD Unit, with high-sensitivity sensors for early-stage hydrocarbon and chemical leak detection, continuous monitoring, and easy installation. For B2B station-service and depot operators requiring regulatory compliance.
• Calculateur, Indicateurs et Mesureurs (Submersible Pumps and Measurement Devices) Calculator, indicator, and measurement devices including OPW Series 10 pressure foot valves, VLLD 327 submersible pump leak detectors, Fe Petro fixed-speed submersible pumps (STP 75C/75B, STP 150C/150B, STP 200C/200B), and variable-speed submersible pumps (VL1/VL2/VL3 in 2HP and 4HP models). For B2B station-service operators.
• Jaugeage Électronique (Electronic Tank Gauging Systems) Electronic tank gauging systems including SiteSentinel Integra 100 (up to 16 probes/64 sensors), SiteSentinel Integra 500 (up to 32 probes/256 sensors), SiteSentinel iTouch with automatic reconciliation, SiteSentinel Nano touchscreen console, DMP and OPW 924B magnetostrictive probes, 7100V flexible AST probes, OPW environmental sensors, and OPW AEF floats. Provides real-time inventory monitoring, leak detection testing, and automatic reconciliation. For B2B station-service and depot operators.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Franklin Fueling SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFranklin Fueling Systems is represented as one of Fuel Tech Distribution's key brand partners. The company distributes Franklin Fueling Systems products including submersible pumps (fixed and variable speed), leak detectors, and associated fuel handling equipment. The partnership provides Fuel Tech Distribution with a well-established global brand in fuel dispensing technology.
• OPW (OPW Fueling Components)coreTechnology or IntegrationOPW is a key brand partner for Fuel Tech Distribution, supplying nozzles (automatic, high-flow, CNG, LPG), OPW Lite composite covers and chambers, emergency shut-off valves, foot valves, and environmental sensors. OPW products form a significant portion of the company's product catalog.
• FibrelitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFibrelite supplies composite track covers and manhole chambers to Fuel Tech Distribution. Fibrelite's composite products are recognized by major oil companies and are considered the industry standard for high strength and durability in fuel station applications.
• Fuel Tech Services (Parent Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuel Tech Distribution is a subsidiary of the Fuel Tech Services group. The group brought Fuel Tech Distribution into the fold in 2017 to provide customers with on-the-ground market experience in France and Africa, offering the most innovative and competitive products in petroleum equipment. The group claims over 20 years of specialization in petroleum equipment sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wayne Fueling Systems: Wayne Fueling Systems (Dover Fueling Solutions) manufactures and services fuel dispensers, payment terminals, and forecourt automation globally. Directly relevant as a manufacturer of dispensing and automation equipment that competes with/overlaps the products Fuel Tech Distribution distributes.
• Tatsuno Corporation: Tatsuno is a Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers, nozzles, and forecourt equipment with global distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent manufacturer in the same dispensing-equipment category that Fuel Tech Distribution supplies.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Gilbarco Veeder-Root (a Vontier/Fortive business) is one of the largest global manufacturers of fuel dispensers, point-of-sale systems, and tank gauging for service stations. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying the same forecourt equipment categories Fuel Tech Distribution distributes (dispensers, nozzles, ATG systems).
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Franklin Fueling Systems is a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps, leak detection, and tank monitoring systems — and is a key brand partner of Fuel Tech Distribution. Directly comparable as the upstream manufacturer whose product lines Fuel Tech Distribution distributes.
• Bennett Pump Company: Bennett Pump is a US-based manufacturer of fuel dispensers and service station equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping forecourt dispensing products in adjacent geographies.
• OPW (Dover Fueling Solutions): OPW is a global manufacturer of nozzles, fittings, valves, manhole covers, and environmental sensors for fuel handling — and is one of Fuel Tech Distribution's core suppliers. Comparable as the manufacturer whose products Fuel Tech Distribution resells in France and Africa.

Others

• Fibrelite: Fibrelite manufactures composite (GRP) manhole covers, track pads, and chambers for fuel station forecourts — a core product line Fuel Tech Distribution resells. Comparable as a key supplier/partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• TSG (Tokheim Service Group): TSG is a major European service and equipment provider for fuel retail and commercial fleet operators, offering installation, maintenance, and equipment supply across multiple European countries. Directly comparable to Fuel Tech Distribution as a multi-country petroleum equipment and service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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