VSF
VSF is a French B2B wholesale distributor of replacement automotive glass serving professional installers (body shops, mechanics, glass specialists) across France via five regional warehouses, 30,000+ stocked references, and a 24-hour delivery network. The Group also operates training and tooling subsidiaries under the broader Groupe VSF umbrella.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersSaint-gourgon, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What VSF does
VSF (Vitro Service France, SAS) is a privately-held French B2B wholesale distributor of replacement automotive glass, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Saint-Amand-Longpré. The company sources windshields, rear windows, side windows, sunroofs, and deflectors from tier-1 international verriers including AGC/Nordglass, Fuyao, Xinyi/XYG, Sisecam, and Glavista, and resells to professional installers — body shops, mechanics, specialist glass replacement companies — across France. It operates five regional warehouses spanning more than 40,000 m², holds 30,000+ references and 600,000+ pieces in stock, claims coverage of more than 96% of the French circulating vehicle fleet, and delivers confirmed orders within 24 hours across metropolitan France.
Revenue is generated primarily through wholesale unit sales of glass parts, supplemented by a token-based VIN search service (9.99 EUR per 10-token pack, with 70% refund via Vin Back when a corresponding order is placed within 7 days), training services via the Qualiopi-certified Glass & Boost center, and tooling/consumables sales through the Panther Pro brand. Distribution is omnichannel: ~20 field commercial agents cover all French departments, inside sales operates Monday–Friday 8:00–18:30, and the MyVSF self-serve portal handles 24/7 ordering, invoicing, and claims. The Group also includes Duobond (Netherlands, R&D center, integrated 2021) and Vitro Service Ibérique (Spain, glass finishing operations, created 2024). Pricing is negotiated per-client; no public pricing exists and no revenue figures are disclosed. Franck Martin, co-founder since 1993, serves as Président and remains the strategic anchor of the company.
VSF firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VSF
- Legal name
- Vitro Service France, SAS
- Website
- https://parebrisevsf.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VSF is a French B2B wholesale distributor of replacement automotive glass serving professional installers (body shops, mechanics, glass specialists) across France via five regional warehouses, 30,000+ stocked references, and a 24-hour delivery network. The Group also operates training and tooling subsidiaries under the broader Groupe VSF umbrella.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VSF industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Glass Wholesale Distribution
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive Exterior Body Panels & Closures Manufacturing (Bumpers/Fenders/Hoods/Doors/Tailgates) (IMACAKAD)
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Where VSF is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-gourgon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
VSF business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Wholesale distribution of automotive glass: VSF operates as a B2B wholesale distributor selling replacement automotive glass (windshields, rear windows, side windows, sunroofs, etc.) to professional installers such as body shops, mechanics, and glass replacement specialists. Orders are placed via the MyVSF portal or through sales representatives and customer service. Revenue is generated through the sale of glass parts and accessories at wholesale prices.
- VIN Search Tokens: VSF charges a token-based fee for VIN-based part identification searches. Packs of 10 tokens cost 9.99 EUR. If a search results in an order placed within 7 days, 70% of the token cost is refunded. Unsuccessful searches result in a full token refund. This provides a supplementary revenue stream.
- Training services via Glass & Boost: Glass & Boost, a Group entity, provides certified training programs (Qualiopi-certified) on glass replacement techniques and ADAS calibration, as well as CQP opérateur vitrage certification, to automotive professionals.
- Tooling and consumables via Panther Pro: Panther Pro, a Group brand, sells automotive tools, hand tools, power tools, consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE), workshop equipment, and glass-specific installation/removal materials to professional installers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Token pack for VIN-based part search |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
VSF product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VSF (Vitro Service France) is a B2B wholesale distributor of replacement automotive glass, stocking more than 30,000 references and 600,000+ pieces across five regional warehouses in France. It serves professional installers (body shops, mechanics, glass replacement specialists and agricultural/construction-equipment operators) with 24-hour delivery, a proprietary VIN-based part identification tool, and the MyVSF online ordering portal. The group also markets automotive tooling through Panther Pro and certified training through Glass & Boost.
Product overview
VSF (Vitro Service France) operates as a single unified product offering centered on automotive glass distribution. The company's core business is the trading and distribution of replacement automotive glass, with a portfolio of over 30,000 references covering 96% of vehicles in circulation. The offering is complemented by three supporting brands: Panther Pro (automotive tools and equipment), Glass & Boost (professional training with Qualiopi certification), and Duobond (R&D center in the Netherlands), plus MyVSF client portal and VIN search tool. In 2024, the group expanded with Vitro Service Ibérique (VSI) for glass finishing operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MyVSF: Customer portal for ordering, invoice management, and claims submission.
- VSF Sports
- Vitro Service Ibérique (VSI)
Products and services
- VSF Automotive Glass Wholesale Distribution B2B wholesale distribution of replacement automotive glass — windshields, rear windows, side windows, sunroofs, quarter windows and deflectors — for professional installers (body shops, mechanics, glass-replacement specialists) across France, with more than 30,000 references and 600,000+ pieces in stock covering 96%+ of the French vehicle parc.
- Panther Pro Tools and Consumables Brand of the VSF Group commercialising hand tools, power tools, consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE), workshop equipment, and specialised materials for automotive glass installation and removal, sold to professional installers.
- Glass & Boost Professional Training Qualiopi-certified training programs for automotive professionals covering glass-replacement techniques and ADAS calibration, including CQP Opérateur Vitrage certification, delivered at the VSF Group's Saint-Amand-Longpré site.
- MyVSF Client Portal Online customer portal accessible 24/7 enabling VSF professional customers to search by VIN, place glass orders, consult order history, download invoices, and submit after-sales claims using individual nominative login credentials.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 96% of circulating French vehicle fleet covered for glass replacement
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Companies that use VSF
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
VSF technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
VSF partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- ADA BloiscoreVSF has been a jersey sponsor of ADA Blois, a professional basketball team competing in Pro B (France's second division), for 6 consecutive years as of 2024. This sports marketing partnership reinforces VSF's local brand presence and community engagement.
- Vitro Service Ibérique (VSI)coreIn 2024, VSF acquired assets in Spain and created Vitro Service Ibérique (VSI), a new entity specializing in glass finishing operations (retro mirror mounting, rain sensor and camera installation, PU extrusion encapsulation). This integration adds production capability and service complementarity to the Group.
- DuobondcoreDuobond, based in the Netherlands, became the Group VSF's dedicated Research & Development center in 2021, supporting product innovation and development across the group's glass operations.
- Glass & Boost (Group entity)coreGlass & Boost is the Group's training center (opened 2017, Qualiopi-certified 2021) providing glass replacement and ADAS calibration training to VSF's professional customers. It supports the Group's customer success strategy.
- Panther Pro (Group entity)corePanther Pro, integrated into the Group in 2014, is a tooling and equipment brand for automotive professionals, commercializing hand tools, power tools, consumables, PPE, workshop equipment, and glass-specific installation/removal materials.
- AGC (Nordglass)majorAGC (Asahi Glass Company), specifically its Nordglass brand, is one of VSF's primary glass suppliers. VSF sources a broad range of automotive glass from AGC as part of its sourcing strategy focused on globally recognized verriers.
- Xinyi Glass (SOLACO technology)majorVSF distributes SOLACO athermic glass manufactured by Xinyi Glass. The SOLACO technology provides heat and UV protection without interfering with GPS, phone, or toll signal reception — a key product differentiator for VSF.
- GlavistamajorGlavista is one of VSF's automotive glass suppliers, part of VSF's sourcing strategy from internationally recognized glass manufacturers.
- Fuyao GlassmajorFuyao Glass is one of VSF's automotive glass suppliers, contributing to the broad product range sourced from globally recognized verriers.
- SisecammajorSisecam is one of VSF's automotive glass suppliers, part of the company's sourcing strategy from internationally recognized verriers.
- XYG (Xinyi Glass America)majorXYG is one of VSF's automotive glass suppliers, contributing to the product range sourced from globally recognized glass manufacturers.
- Best transport partnersminorVSF works with select transport/delivery partners to ensure reliable, timely shipments across France and internationally. These partners support the company's 24-hour delivery commitment and multi-delivery-per-day service.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
VSF competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- AGC Automotive Europe: European arm of AGC (Asahi Glass Company), one of the world's largest automotive glass manufacturers and an existing supplier to VSF. Operates some aftermarket distribution alongside its primary OEM focus, making it both a partner and partial competitor to VSF's wholesale business.
- France Pare-Brise: French network specializing in automotive glass repair and replacement, operating through affiliated centers. Competes in the same product category but with a B2C service-center model targeting end-customers and insurers, contrasting with VSF's B2B wholesale position.
- Fuyao Glass Industry Group: China's largest and one of the world's leading automotive glass manufacturers, and an existing supplier to VSF. Competes as a broad incumbent with global OEM and aftermarket reach; if it expanded its own European aftermarket distribution, it would directly threaten VSF's intermediary position.
- Glavista: European automotive glass manufacturer and distributor, originally part of Vitro (Mexico), and an existing supplier to VSF. Operates its own aftermarket distribution channels that overlap with VSF's installer-facing wholesale position.
- Carglass France (Belron Group): Part of Belron, the world's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement group. Competes with VSF on the same product category (automotive glass) but operates a fundamentally different B2C retail/mobile-service model serving end-consumers and insurers, rather than B2B wholesale to installers.
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit: Automotive glass division of Saint-Gobain, a major global glass manufacturer supplying OEMs and the aftermarket. Broad incumbent in the same product category, primarily serving OEMs with some aftermarket presence, paralleling AGC's relationship with VSF.
- Pilkington / NSG Group: Global automotive glass manufacturer owned by NSG Group, supplying OEMs and aftermarket globally. A broad incumbent in the same product category whose European aftermarket distribution competes indirectly with VSF for installer accounts.
Emerging players
- Oscaro: Leading French online platform for automotive parts, serving both consumers and professionals. Emerges as a partial competitor to VSF's digital self-serve channel and could expand into B2B tools/PPE categories where Panther Pro competes.
Direct peers
- Alliance Automotive Group: Pan-European B2B distributor of automotive aftermarket parts serving workshops and installers, with strong French operations (formerly known as Group Auto Union). Closest peer to VSF on multi-country B2B distribution model and customer base, though broader in product scope than glass-only.
- Autodistribution: French B2B automotive aftermarket parts distributor serving body shops, mechanics, and garages. Most directly comparable to VSF by business model (B2B distribution to professional installers) and target customer, though Autodistribution covers a broader parts catalog rather than specializing in glass.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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VSF leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
VSF subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
VSF funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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VSF M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about VSF
What does VSF do?
VSF (Vitro Service France) is a B2B wholesale distributor of replacement automotive glass, stocking more than 30,000 references and 600,000+ pieces across five regional warehouses in France. It serves professional installers (body shops, mechanics, glass replacement specialists and agricultural/construction-equipment operators) with 24-hour delivery, a proprietary VIN-based part identification tool, and the MyVSF online ordering portal. The group also markets automotive tooling through Panther Pro and certified training through Glass & Boost.
Is VSF a public or private company?
VSF is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was VSF founded?
VSF was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VSF based?
VSF is headquartered in Saint-gourgon, France, in the Europe region.
How does VSF make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wholesale distribution of automotive glass are the primary driver. The others are VIN Search Tokens, training services via Glass & Boost and tooling and consumables via Panther Pro.
Who are VSF's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are AGC Automotive Europe, France Pare-Brise, Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Glavista, Carglass France (Belron Group), Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Pilkington / NSG Group. Oscaro is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Alliance Automotive Group and Autodistribution.
Does VSF have an API?
No public API is recorded for VSF.
What industry is VSF in?
VSF's product category is Automotive Glass Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAKAD, Automotive Exterior Body Panels & Closures Manufacturing (Bumpers/Fenders/Hoods/Doors/Tailgates).