Orapi
Orapi Hygiène is a French professional hygiene manufacturer and distributor founded in 1968, serving over 20,000 customers across healthcare, industry, public collectivities, and cleaning services with 8,000+ product references and a network of 120 sales representatives.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersSaint-vulbas, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Orapi does
Orapi Hygiène, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Saint-Vulbas, France, is a manufacturer and distributor of professional hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection products serving healthcare, industrial, public-sector, HORECA, and cleaning-services customers primarily in France. The company operates three French manufacturing plants and offers more than 8,000 product references across surface care, disinfection, floor care, hand hygiene, laundry hygiene, kitchen hygiene, air treatment, insecticides, waste management, and personal protective equipment. Its catalog combines proprietary sub-brands (Paredes, Laboratoire Garcin, Medicom, Jacleen, Decitex) with distributed international brands (Tork, Diversey, Kimberly-Clark, Taski, Comac, Lucart Professional, Ansell, Mapa, Kolmi Hopen, Spontex Professional), supported by in-house R&D through the Blue Lab and Paredes Blue Lab innovation centers.
Orapi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Orapi
- Legal name
- ORAPI Hygiène
- Website
- https://orapi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Orapi Hygiène is a French professional hygiene manufacturer and distributor founded in 1968, serving over 20,000 customers across healthcare, industry, public collectivities, and cleaning services with 8,000+ product references and a network of 120 sales representatives.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Orapi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Hygiene Products
- NAICS
- Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Kitchen & Countertop Cleaners & Degreasers (CRAJACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hand Soap & Hand Wash (CRABAEAC), Food-Contact Surface Sanitizers (Kitchen/Commercial-grade) (CRAJANAG), Dishwashing Powders & Pastes (Hand Wash) (CRAJABAC)
Keywords
Where Orapi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-vulbas
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Orapi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Professional Hygiene Products Distribution: ORAPI designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative hygiene and disinfection solutions. The company operates with over 8,000 product references serving professional markets.
- Services: Additional revenue streams from services including Orapi Academy (training), Orapi Technic (technical support and maintenance contracts), and pre-sale laundry consultation services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual product pricing with unit sales |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Orapi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ORAPI Hygiène designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of professional hygiene and disinfection products spanning more than 8,000 product references for healthcare, industrial, public-sector, and cleaning-service customers in France. The offering combines proprietary brands (Paredes, Laboratoire Garcin, Medicom) with distributed international brands (Tork, Diversey, Kimberly-Clark, Taski) and is supported by three French manufacturing plants, a national network of 120 proximity sales representatives, and an e-commerce platform. Ancillary services include ORAPI Academy (training), ORAPI Technic (technical maintenance contracts), Orapi Maintenance (industrial maintenance), and Blue Lab (R&D and innovation).
Product overview
ORAPI Hygiène is a French professional hygiene company operating for over 58 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hygiene and disinfection solutions. The core offering spans 13 product categories: surface maintenance (detergents, disinfectants, bleach), floor care, sanitary hygiene, hand and body hygiene, kitchen/restaurant hygiene, wiping products, motorised equipment (scrubbers, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners), linen hygiene, air treatment, insecticides, waste management, and individual protection. The company operates under a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (Orapi, Paredes, Laboratoire Garcin, Medicom) with distributed international brands (Tork, Diversey, Taski, Kimberly-Clark, and others). Services include ORAPI Academy (training), ORAPI Technic (maintenance contracts), and Blue Lab (R&D). With 8,000+ product references, 120 sales representatives, and 3 French manufacturing plants, ORAPI serves over 20,000 customers in Healthcare, Industry, Institutions, and Cleaning companies sectors. The company is part of the GPO (Groupe Paredes Orapi) group.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Paredes: Professional hygiene and cleaning products brand
- Laboratoire Garcin
- Medicom
- Jacleen
- Decitex
- WRAPMASTER
- Dryft
- Blue Lab
- Orapi Academy
- Orapi Technic
Products and services
- ORAPI Hygiène Professional Hygiene Catalog
- Paredes Branded Products
- Laboratoire Garcin Products
- Medicom Medical Gloves and PPE
- ORAPI Academy
- ORAPI Technic
- Orapi Maintenance
Quantifiable outcome
- 20,000+ customers served daily with tailored hygiene solutions
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Orapi
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Orapi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Orapi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- TorkcoreTork is a brand distributed by ORAPI Hygiène. Tork products include paper dispensers, toilet paper, and hand towels. ORAPI offers Tork products including the Tork Optiserve (T7) toilet paper dispenser.
- DiverseycoreDiversey products are distributed through ORAPI's professional hygiene catalog, including professional cleaning and hygiene solutions.
- Lucart ProfessionalcoreLucart Professional products are distributed by ORAPI, including EcoNatural tissue products made from recycled materials.
- TaskicoreTaski brand professional cleaning equipment distributed through ORAPI catalog.
- ComaccoreComac professional cleaning machines distributed by ORAPI.
- Kimberly-ClarkcoreKimberly-Clark professional hygiene products distributed by ORAPI.
- Kolmi HopencoreKolmi Hopen single-use and hygiene products distributed by ORAPI.
- MedicomcoreMedicom medical gloves and protection products including nitrile gloves distributed by ORAPI.
- AnsellcoreAnsell professional protective gloves distributed through ORAPI.
- MapacoreMapa professional gloves distributed by ORAPI.
- Spontex ProfessionalcoreSpontex Professional cleaning tools distributed through ORAPI catalog.
- GPO (Groupe Paredes Orapi)flagshipORAPI Hygiène is a brand of GPO (Groupe Paredes Orapi), the parent group combining Paredes and Orapi operations. GPO represents the unified corporate structure overseeing ORAPI's operations.
- Laboratoire GarcincoreLaboratoire Garcin is part of ORAPI group, developing specialized hygiene products. Brands include Garcin, Jacleen, and Decitex.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Orapi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Solenis (formerly Diversey): Solenis acquired Diversey, a long-standing professional cleaning and hygiene solutions provider. Diversey is already a distributed brand through ORAPI and a direct competitor across surface care, floor care, and food-and-beverage hygiene.
- Dr. Schnell Chemie: German/Austrian manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection products for healthcare, hospitality, and industry. Directly comparable to ORAPI in product categories, professional customer base, and European market orientation.
- Hagleitner Hygiene: Austrian manufacturer of professional hygiene products (washroom, cleaning, and disinfection) serving healthcare, hospitality, and public-sector customers in Europe. Comparable to ORAPI on product mix, vertical segmentation, and DACH-region market dynamics that overlap with France.
- Buzil-Werk Wagner: German manufacturer of professional cleaning and hygiene chemistry (Buzil, Buzil G484, etc.) for industry, healthcare, and building services. Comparable to ORAPI on cleaning chemistry portfolio, professional distribution model, and DACH/French market overlap.
- Ecolab: Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions for industrial and institutional customers. It is a direct competitor to ORAPI in French healthcare, HORECA, and industrial hygiene accounts and operates the former Laboratoires Anios brand in France.
- Johannes Kiehl KG: German family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning and hygiene products for building cleaning, healthcare, and industry. Closely comparable to ORAPI in B2B cleaning chemistry, vertical focus, and private/family ownership structure.
- Laboratoires Anios: French manufacturer of professional hygiene and disinfection products serving healthcare and institutional customers, now part of Ecolab. Highly comparable to ORAPI on product portfolio, French market focus, and Healthcare vertical emphasis.
- Christeyns: Belgian manufacturer of professional detergents, cleaning chemistry, and hygiene solutions for industrial, institutional, and textile-care customers. Comparable to ORAPI in B2B cleaning chemistry, vertical segmentation, and European manufacturing footprint.
- S.C. Johnson Professional: Global manufacturer of professional cleaning, hygiene, and infection-prevention products serving healthcare, HORECA, and facility management. Directly comparable to ORAPI on professional hygiene portfolio and large global incumbents competing for the same French/European accounts.
- Werner & Mertz: German manufacturer of professional and consumer cleaning products with a strong sustainability positioning (Tana Professional). Comparable to ORAPI on professional cleaning chemistry, eco-responsible product positioning, and European direct-sales model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Orapi social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Orapi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Orapi subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Orapi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Orapi M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A12 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Orapi
What does Orapi do?
ORAPI Hygiène designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of professional hygiene and disinfection products spanning more than 8,000 product references for healthcare, industrial, public-sector, and cleaning-service customers in France. The offering combines proprietary brands (Paredes, Laboratoire Garcin, Medicom) with distributed international brands (Tork, Diversey, Kimberly-Clark, Taski) and is supported by three French manufacturing plants, a national network of 120 proximity sales representatives, and an e-commerce platform. Ancillary services include ORAPI Academy (training), ORAPI Technic (technical maintenance contracts), Orapi Maintenance (industrial maintenance), and Blue Lab (R&D and innovation).
Is Orapi a public or private company?
Orapi is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Orapi founded?
Orapi was founded in 1968. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Orapi based?
Orapi is headquartered in Saint-vulbas, France, in the Europe region.
How does Orapi make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Professional Hygiene Products Distribution is the primary driver. The others are services.
Who are Orapi's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Solenis (formerly Diversey), Dr. Schnell Chemie, Hagleitner Hygiene, Buzil-Werk Wagner, Ecolab, Johannes Kiehl KG, Laboratoires Anios, Christeyns, S.C. Johnson Professional and Werner & Mertz.
Does Orapi have an API?
No public API is recorded for Orapi.
What industry is Orapi in?
Orapi's product category is Professional Hygiene Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAJACAA, Kitchen & Countertop Cleaners & Degreasers, with a secondary code of CRABAEAC, Hand Soap & Hand Wash. Its NAICS code is 325611 and its SIC code is 2842.