What Girardin does

Girardin is a privately-held French fuel and lubricant distributor headquartered in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, serving residential, professional, and yachting/marine customers across the Alpes Maritimes and Var departments and along the Côte d'Azur from Monaco to Marseille. Founded in 1954 and structured as a SAS with €600,000 of share capital, the company operates an owned fleet of tanker trucks equipped with certified volucompteur flow meters (Service des Poids et Mesures approved) and a WordPress-based online ordering platform with real-time pricing, postal-code delivery verification, and 2-hour delivery time-slot selection.

The product portfolio spans three pillars: (1) heating and specialty fuels, including Fioul Ordinaire and Fioul Premier heating oil, bottled propane/butane, and the newer XTL HVO 100 alternative fuel; (2) professional automotive and industrial fuels including Gazole, Super 95/98, GNR (off-road tax-exempt diesel), and AdBlue, together with lubricants from Shell, Mobil/ExxonMobil, and Q8 Oils across automotive, marine, industrial, transport/TP, agriculture, and snow-equipment applications; and (3) yachting services, delivered under the Girardin Yachting sub-brand 7 days per week, including marine Shell lubricants (Gadinia, Rimula, Tellus), Marpol compliance, and fuel-tax advisory. The company also offers boiler maintenance and emergency repair for residential heating-oil customers.

Girardin's commercial model is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business: customers order online or by phone (04 93 70 11 91) and receive delivery by company-owned tankers, with 24-hour delivery available at the same all-inclusive price as 3–5 day delivery. Payment options include credit card, 3x interest-free installments via Oney Bank (up to €6,000), check, bank transfer, and direct debit. Marc Girardin is identified as the legal representative and publication director; Marc Théo André is associated with website content management via Digital Evolution, the firm's website partner.

Name

Girardin

Legal name

GIRARDIN

Website

https://fuel.girardin.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girardin is a French fuel and lubricant distributor based in Grasse, delivering heating oil, professional fuels, bottled gas, and Shell/Mobil/Q8 lubricants to residential, business, and yachting customers across the Alpes Maritimes, Var, and the Côte d'Azur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD), Marine Lubricants Supply & Services (Cylinder/System Oils) (TLAHAKAJ), Marine Fueling & Engine Fluids Retail (Oil, Additives, Lubricants) (CRAMAIAK), Marine & Offshore Lubricants (Cylinder Oils, System Oils, EALs) (EUALAJAI)

Keywords

• Fuel oil distribution
• Heating oil delivery
• Automotive lubricants supply
• Marine yacht refueling
• Professional fuel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Grasse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heating Oil (Fioul) Sales: Primary revenue stream from delivery and sale of heating oil (Fioul Ordinaire and Fioul Premier quality grades) to residential customers in Alpes Maritimes. Sales are transactional per delivery with pricing varying by quality tier and quantity.
2. Professional Fuel Sales: Sale of automotive fuels (Gazole, Super 95, Super 98), off-road diesel (GNR), and tax-exempt diesel to professional customers in construction, transport, and agriculture sectors.
3. Lubricant Distribution: Distribution of branded lubricants (Shell, Mobil, Q8 Oils) for automotive, marine, industrial, transport, and construction applications. Products include engine oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialized marine lubricants.
4. Yachting Services: Fuel and lubricant supply services for yachts and marine vessels operating along the Côte d'Azur, including 7-day/week availability.
5. Equipment and Accessories: Sale of equipment and accessories for fuel storage, AdBlue handling, oils, and greases.
6. Maintenance and Repair Services: Boiler maintenance and emergency repair services exclusively for heating oil customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Girardin distributes and delivers heating oil (Fioul Ordinaire and Fioul Premier), bottled propane/butane gas, professional automotive fuels (Gazole, Super 95, Super 98), tax-exempt off-road diesel (GNR), AdBlue, and XTL HVO 100 alternative fuel to residential and professional customers in the Alpes-Maritimes and Var regions. The company also distributes Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils branded lubricants across automotive, industrial, transport, agriculture, snow, and marine applications, plus fuel-handling equipment and accessories. Supporting services include yacht refueling along the Côte d'Azur, fuel-tax advisory, and boiler maintenance/repair for residential heating-oil customers.

Product overview

Girardin operates as a fuel, gas, and lubricant distribution company serving the Alpes Maritimes and Var regions of southeastern France. The company offers a unified portfolio of heating fuel products (Fioul Ordinaire and Fioul Premier), bottled propane/butane gas, professional fuels (Gazole, Super 95, Super 98, GNR), AdBlue, and alternative fuels including XTL HVO 100. Complementing the fuel business, Girardin distributes a comprehensive range of lubricants across multiple sectors (automotive, marine/yachting, industry, transport, agriculture, snow equipment) through partnerships with Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils brands. The company provides specialized yachting services along the Côte d'Azur, equipment and accessories for fuel handling, and boiler maintenance/repair services. The product portfolio is organized around three core pillars: heating/specialty fuels, automotive/professional fuels and lubricants, and marine/yachting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girardin Yachting: Specialist in yacht refueling and lubricant supply for yachts on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), operating 7 days a week from Monaco to Marseille

Products and services

• Heating Oil (Fioul Ordinaire) Standard domestic heating fuel oil for residential boilers, delivered by tanker truck to households in the Alpes-Maritimes and Var; priced per liter with all taxes and delivery fees included. Minimum order 500 liters; 24-hour delivery available.
• Premium Heating Oil (Fioul Premier / Total Premier) Premium quality heating fuel oil supplied under Total Premier, offering improved combustion and reduced emissions versus standard fioul; delivered to residential customers in Alpes-Maritimes and Var with all-inclusive per-liter pricing.
• Bottled Propane and Butane Gas Bottled propane and butane gas supplied for residential heating and cooking; delivered in Grasse and surrounding areas as part of Girardin's bottled-gas offering.
• Professional Automotive Fuels and GNR Bulk delivery of Gazole, Super 95, Super 98, tax-exempt off-road diesel (GNR / gazole détaxé), and AdBlue to professional fleets in construction, transport, agriculture, and industry across Alpes-Maritimes. Orders are taken by phone with technical advice on product selection.
• XTL HVO 100 Alternative Fuel XTL (Synthetic Fuel) and HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 100%) — a sustainable alternative fuel option offered for heating and transport applications seeking lower-emission profiles.
• Automotive Lubricants Distributor-supplied engine oils and lubricants from Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils for automotive workshops and individual motorists.
• Industrial Lubricants Lubricants for manufacturing and processing industry applications, sourced from Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils.
• Transport and Public Works Lubricants Lubricants formulated for transport fleets and public works (travaux publics) machinery, distributed under Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils brands.
• Agricultural Lubricants Lubricants formulated for agricultural machinery and equipment, distributed under Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils brands.
• Snow-Industry Lubricants Specialized lubricants for snow-equipment operators (e.g., snow groomers, piste machinery), distributed under Shell, Mobil, and Q8 Oils brands.
• Shell Marine and Yachting Lubricants Shell marine lubricant product range (Gadinia, Rimula, Tellus) supplied to yachts and commercial vessels along the Côte d'Azur from Monaco to Marseille. Delivered as packaged products by Girardin.
• Yachting Fuel Supply Service (Girardin Yachting) Specialist fuel and marine-lubricant supply service for yachts along the Côte d'Azur under the Girardin Yachting sub-brand. Includes 24-hour delivery, marine-specific lubricants, analytical fuel tracking, and Marpol compliance. Service available 7 days a week.
• Yachting Fuel Tax Advisory Advisory service on fuel-tax (fiscalité des carburants) obligations applicable to yachting operations along the French Riviera.
• Fuel Handling Equipment and Accessories Equipment and accessories for storing, handling, and dispensing fuels, including dedicated fuel-storage accessories.
• AdBlue Equipment and Accessories Equipment and accessories for storing and dispensing AdBlue (DEF) used in selective catalytic reduction systems on diesel vehicles, supplied under the AIDEE partner brand.
• Oils and Greases Handling Equipment Equipment for storing, handling, and dispensing oils and greases, marketed alongside Girardin's lubricant distribution business.
• Fuel-Oil Boiler Maintenance and Emergency Repair Maintenance and emergency breakdown-repair service for fuel-oil (fioul) boilers, reserved exclusively for Girardin's existing heating-oil customers; same-day or next-day response.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same price regardless of delivery urgency - no premium for 24-hour vs 3-5 day delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShellcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Shell lubricants including marine-specific products (Gadinia, Rimula, Tellus). Girardin delivers Shell marine lubricants to yachts and vessels along the Côte d'Azur from Monaco to Marseille. Shell Marine products provide protection, performance, and reliability for marine engines.
• TotalEnergies (Total Premier)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for premium heating oil (Fioul Premier) and automotive fuels. Total Premier quality heating oil offers reduced emissions and enhanced performance compared to standard heating oil. Total brand provides product quality assurance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Butagaz: Butagaz is a France-based LPG and bulk-fuel distributor serving residential, hospitality, and professional customers. The overlap with Girardin is in bottled propane/butane and bulk fuel delivery to the same customer segments across the French regions.
• Antargaz: Antargaz is a major French distributor of butane, propane, and bulk fuels to residential and professional customers, with strong regional delivery infrastructure. Comparable to Girardin in bottled gas, heating fuel, and last-mile distribution to homes and small businesses across France.
• Primagaz: Primagaz is a French LPG and bulk-fuel distributor (part of SHV Energy) operating across France with a similar product portfolio of bottled gas and fuels. Comparable to Girardin in residential propane/butane, professional fuel delivery, and the small/medium-business customer base.

Direct peers

• NYCO: NYCO is a French specialty lubricant company producing and distributing industrial, automotive, and marine lubricants globally. It is comparable to Girardin in product range (engine oils, gear oils, marine lubricants) and serves overlapping industrial, transport, and marine customers in France.
• Dyneff: Dyneff is a regional fuel and lubricant distributor headquartered in southern France, supplying heating oil, automotive fuels, and lubricants to retail, professional, and marine customers in similar Mediterranean geographies. Directly comparable to Girardin in product mix, customer segmentation, and regional southern France footprint.
• Igol: Igol is a French independent lubricant manufacturer and distributor with a broad product line across automotive, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications. Directly comparable to Girardin on the lubricant side, including marine lubricants for the French coastline.

Broad incumbents

• Engie Home Services: Engie Home Services is the residential heating-services arm of Engie in France, providing boiler maintenance, repair, and energy-efficiency upgrades. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Girardin on the boiler-service and heating-installation side of the business, including customers using fuel oil boilers.
• Rubis: Rubis is a Paris-listed group with energy distribution activities spanning LPG, fuel trading, and retail across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. While far larger and more diversified, its fuel distribution and storage operations overlap directly with Girardin's business model in LPG and downstream fuels.
• TotalEnergies Marketing France: TotalEnergies' French marketing and retail division sells heating oil, automotive fuels, and lubricants to consumers and professionals nationwide. Girardin's Total Premier partnership and identical product mix (Gazole, Super 95/98, GNR) make it a directly adjacent competitor, albeit at vastly different scale.
• Dalkia: Dalkia is a major French energy-services company focused on heating networks, boiler maintenance, and energy efficiency for residential and commercial clients. Comparable to Girardin's boiler maintenance and repair service line, although Dalkia operates at much larger scale and across more technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Girardin_SAS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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