Antilles Papeterie

What Antilles Papeterie does

Antilles Papeterie is a privately-held B2B multi-specialist distributor of office supplies and equipment, founded in 1991 in Guadeloupe and part of the Antilles Group since 2002. The company distributes a catalog of more than 10,000 office product references spanning stationery, IT consumables and peripherals, printing cartridges, filing and archiving, presentation equipment, office machines, hygiene products, and furniture. It operates from a 1,400m² facility in Petit Bourg (including a 400m² furniture showroom and a 1,000m² warehouse holding 1,500 local stock SKUs) and runs a proprietary delivery fleet covering mainland Guadeloupe and the outlying islands of Marie-Galante, les Saintes, and la Désirade.

The business model is traditional B2B distribution, generating revenue through transactional product sales priced excluding VAT (€ HT) with account-based and volume-based discounts and a €75 minimum order threshold for free delivery. Go-to-market combines four field sales representatives conducting daily client visits, three inside-sales staff handling phone, email, and fax orders, and a B2B extranet e-commerce platform for online catalog browsing and account ordering. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires customer login or a quote request. Customer segments are concentrated in government and public administration (Préfecture, ministries, Pôle Emploi, Police/Gendarmerie, CHU, Direction des finances publiques, IEDOM), local authorities (Mairies), and large private enterprises (La Poste, Crédit Mutuel, Orange, Leader Price, Air Caraïbes), totaling 1,800+ active clients and 10,000+ annual deliveries.

The company's competitive position is anchored by a long-standing strategic partnership with Office DEPOT, which provides access to global supply chain scale, group purchasing pricing, and quality-assured product lines that local competitors cannot match. The company has also positioned more than 30% of its catalog as sustainable or eco-solidary, aligning with French public procurement requirements. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the extranet platform is provided by third-party software vendor I-com Software.

Name

Antilles Papeterie

Legal name

Antilles Papeterie

Website

https://antillespapeterie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424120), Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAFAHAF

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces

Consumer Products & Retail/E-commerce & Marketplaces/Wholesale/B2B E-commerce Marketplaces

SECONDARYCRAOALAH

Stationery, Writing Instruments & Paper Products Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Books, Office Supplies & Stationery Distribution

SECONDARYCRAOALAG

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Books, Office Supplies & Stationery Distribution

SECONDARYCRALABAC

Paper Products (Notebooks, Copy Paper, Envelopes) Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Office Supplies & Stationery Retail

Keywords

• Office supplies distribution
• B2B stationery wholesale
• Office equipment supply
• Printing consumables distribution
• Professional furniture retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Petit Bourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Office Supplies Distribution: Traditional B2B distribution model selling office supplies, stationery, IT equipment, and office furniture to professional clients in Guadeloupe. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on catalog/list prices with potential discounts for large orders, loyalty, or account tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Antilles Papeterie is a B2B multi-specialist distributor of office supplies and equipment based in Guadeloupe, offering more than 10,000 catalog references across stationery, IT and office equipment, printing consumables, filing and archiving, presentation materials, office machines, hygiene products, and furniture. The company sells primarily to professional clients — government administrations, local authorities, and large private enterprises — supported by a dedicated field sales team, an extranet ordering platform, and an owned delivery fleet.

Product overview

Antilles Papeterie is a B2B multi-specialist distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 10,000 office supply references. The product line includes core categories: papeterie and general office supplies (writing instruments, correction supplies, filing accessories), IT and office equipment (computer accessories, peripherals, calculators, phones), printing consumables (inkjet and toner cartridges), filing and archiving solutions (folders, binders, suspended files), presentation and communication equipment (whiteboards, display cases, planning boards), office machines (shredders, laminators, binding machines), hygiene and cleaning products, and general equipment (safety cabinets, clocks, lighting). The company operates primarily in Guadeloupe, serving over 1,800 active clients including administrations, local authorities, and private enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Papeterie et Fournitures de Bureau Comprehensive range of stationery and office supplies including paper products, envelopes, labels, pens, correction supplies, and filing accessories for B2B professional clients in Guadeloupe.
• Informatique et Bureautique IT and office equipment including computer accessories, peripherals, calculators, keyboards, mice, screens, phones, fax machines, ergonomic accessories, and data storage media for professional office environments.
• Consommables d'Impression Printing consumables including inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges, and supplies for mailing machines.
• Classement et Archivage Filing and archiving solutions including folders, binders, suspended files, dividers, document protectors, sorters, and archive boxes for office document management.
• Matériel de Présentation et Communication Presentation and communication equipment including whiteboards, notice boards, display cases, planning boards, and conference materials, plus writing instruments (pens, markers, highlighters, correction supplies, pencils).
• Machines de Bureau Office machines including document shredders, laminators, binding machines, hole punches, guillotines, and related consumables.
• Hygiène et Entretien Hygiene and cleaning products including paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, cleaning products, waste bags, and sanitary supplies for workplaces.
• Services Généraux et Équipement General services equipment including safety cabinets, strongboxes, clocks, lighting, electrical accessories, handling equipment, and shipping supplies for office facilities.
• Fournitures de Bureau Spécialisées Specialized office supplies including stamps, markers, highlighters, adhesives, scissors, cutters, rulers, and art supplies for professional environments.
• Mobilier de Bureau (Office Furniture) Office furniture sold and displayed at the 400m2 Arnouville showroom, supplied as part of the company's complete office supply range for businesses and administrations in Guadeloupe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ deliveries per year across Guadeloupe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Office DEPOTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Office DEPOT, the worldwide leader in office supplies, provides Antilles Papeterie with access to quality products, competitive pricing through group purchasing power, innovative product offerings, and quality assurance. The partnership combines local expertise with global supply chain strength.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Vallée: French office and school supplies retailer/distributor with both store and B2B channels; overlaps with Antilles Papeterie on stationery, paper, and office supplies but leans more retail/SMB.
• Raja Group: European B2B distributor of packaging, office supplies, and workplace equipment; mirrors Antilles Papeterie's multi-specialist B2B catalog, field sales, and 24-48h delivery proposition, primarily serving mainland European markets.
• Bruneau: French B2B office supplies distributor serving administrations and enterprises with field sales reps, a deep catalog, and 24-48h delivery; closest functional analog to Antilles Papeterie's operating model in metropolitan France.
• Calipage: French network of independent B2B office supplies distributors using a shared catalog and central purchasing; comparable to Antilles Papeterie in mission (multi-specialist B2B office distribution) and target customer profile (SME and public-sector accounts).
• Groupe Économaat / Réseau Économat: French independent network of B2B office supply distributors pooling procurement; comparable central-purchasing-plus-local-delivery model that mirrors Antilles Papeterie's Office DEPOT relationship with strong local service.
• Comptoir de l'Entreprise: French B2B distributor of office furniture, supplies, and workplace equipment serving enterprises and public accounts; functionally similar to Antilles Papeterie's showroom + catalog hybrid offering for office fit-outs.

Broad incumbents

• Lyreco: European B2B office supplies and workplace solutions distributor with a multi-specialist catalog and field sales model; comparable in product breadth and B2B procurement motion to Antilles Papeterie but operating across mainland Europe at vastly greater scale.
• Manutan: European B2B distributor of workplace supplies, equipment, and consumables for businesses and public-sector buyers; comparable breadth and target verticals to Antilles Papeterie, scaled across multiple countries.
• Staples: Large North American office supplies distributor with B2B contracts and same-day delivery in select markets; comparable operating model and customer base, though at much larger scale and different geography.

Others

• Office DEPOT / ODP Corporation: Global office supplies retailer and wholesaler that is also Antilles Papeterie's named strategic partner; relevant as both a category benchmark and as the upstream partner providing catalog breadth and purchasing power.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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