ALBERT FOURNITURES

What ALBERT FOURNITURES does

Albert Fournitures is a family-owned B2B distributor and light manufacturer headquartered in Gaillac, Tarn, France, founded in 1952 as Albert Œnologie and rebranded in 2023 to reflect a broader product scope. The company supplies equipment, consumables, and packaging to wine producers, craft brewers, fruit juice producers, agricultural businesses, and individual consumers across nine departments in southern France (Tarn, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aveyron, Ariège, Lot-et-Garonne, and Hautes-Pyrénées), with nationwide fulfillment via carrier partners. Core offering spans more than 12,000-16,000 SKUs covering the full viticulture cycle (vine training, cave equipment, oenological products, bottles, corks, packaging), beer brewing supplies (capsules, bottles, fermentation, custom glassware), and adjacent categories (tools, PPE, fencing, pool equipment, lighting, culinary, pet food).

The firm's technology footprint is operational rather than digital: an in-house flexographic printing workshop at the Gaillac site with three printing machines and 40+ Pantone colors enables custom packaging (paper bags, cartons, coffrets, oenobags, glasses) using Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design. A shrink-wrapping (fardeleuse) line supports small-pack sales, and internal Albert Recyclage operations (plastic baling press, Adivalor collection point, Groupe Barbier partnership) handle sustainability. Membership in the Viniforce purchasing group provides the third-party technology platform for the 12,000+ SKU online catalog and collective sourcing economics.

The business model combines hardware sales (equipment, consumables, bottles, packaging) with light professional services (custom flexographic printing, fleet-based delivery, after-sales maintenance including INFACO equipment revisions). Pricing is quote-based with the exception of publicly disclosed service rates for INFACO revisions. Distribution is anchored by two physical retail locations (Gaillac HQ at 1 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie; Fronton regional site at 565 avenue de la Dourdenne) serviced by a 3-truck fleet, supplemented by daily carrier shipments nationwide. Customers are predominantly SMB and regional, with named enterprise logos concentrated in Gaillac-area vineyards (Domaine de Labarthe, Vignobles Gayrel, Château de Terride) and craft breweries (Brasserie du Venasque, La Berlue, Blue Monkeys, La Garonnette).

Name

ALBERT FOURNITURES

Legal name

Albert Fournitures

Website

https://albert-fournitures.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Albert Fournitures is a family-owned French B2B distributor and light manufacturer (founded 1952, Gaillac) supplying 12,000+ equipment, packaging, and consumable references to wine producers, craft brewers, and agricultural businesses across nine southern France departments via two retail locations and a delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Beverage Equipment Supply

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Packaging & Closures Brands (Bottles, Cans, Kegs, Corks, Caps) (CRADAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Winemaking equipment supply
• Vineyard equipment
• Brewery supplies
• Wine bottling packaging
• Custom flexographic printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaillac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Equipment & Supplies: Sale of equipment, supplies, and consumables for wine production, beer brewing, fruit juice, and general agriculture. Products include bottles, packaging, cave equipment, tools, fittings, oenological products, and personal protective equipment.
2. Custom Printing Services: Custom flexographic printing on paper bags, cartons, coffrets, and other packaging materials for brand communication and product packaging.
3. Delivery & Logistics Services: Delivery services using company fleet of 3 trucks and carrier partnerships for daily shipments across France.
4. SAV and Maintenance Services: After-sales service including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, and revisions of equipment such as compressors, secateurs, and tie tools. INFACO revision services offered at specified prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Albert Fournitures distributes equipment, consumables, packaging, and custom-printed materials for vineyards, wineries, craft breweries, fruit-juice producers, and broader agricultural/household customers from two retail locations in Gaillac and Fronton, France. The company also provides custom flexographic printing on packaging, after-sales maintenance for tools such as INFACO equipment, delivery via its own fleet and carrier partners, and Albert Recyclage services for collecting and recycling winery/brewery plastic waste.

Product overview

Albert Fournitures is a diversified B2B supplier of equipment and supplies for the wine, beer, and broader agricultural/liquid food industries. Founded in 1952 and rebranded from Albert Œnologie in 2023, the company operates from two retail locations in Gaillac and Fronton, France, with over 16,000 product references. The core offering spans the entire wine production cycle through its wine & vine equipment (including cave equipment, Œnology products, vine training systems, bottles, corks from NOMACORC, and packaging), complemented by beer brewing supplies (capsules, bottles, hygiene products, fermentation supplies, custom glassware). The company also offers flexographic printing services for custom packaging, serves broader agricultural and household needs through tools, fencing, pool supplies, and animal feed, and operates Albert Recyclage for environmental sustainability services. The Viniforce online catalog platform provides digital access to the product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viniforce GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbert Fournitures is a member of Viniforce, the first wine reference group in France, providing access to over 12,000 articles covering packaging, vineyard equipment, cave equipment, oenology, trellising, and bottles with competitive pricing through collective purchasing.
• VIDRALAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred partner for 20 years for glass bottles. VIDRALA provides a wide range of wine and beer bottles in various formats (25cl to 75cl) and colors (white, topaz, green) stocked in optimal conditions.
• SAVERGLASScoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred partner for 20 years for premium glass bottles for wine packaging, complementing the VIDRALA partnership.
• NOMACORC (Vinventions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of NOMACORC corks for over 15 years. NOMACorc is one of the largest cork manufacturers protecting 2.5 billion bottles annually. Products include the Green Line with PlantCorc™ made from sustainable sugarcane.
• SOFLACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Tarn partner for wine glass, beer glass, and event goblet customization. Offers traditional glasses and Tritan polycarbonate unbreakable glasses with full project support from selection to graphic creation.
• OAK SOLUTIONS GROUPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for oenological products new to the range, supporting winemakers from fermentation through aging with products and solutions.
• AdivalorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for collecting empty packaging from oenological and hygiene products. Albert Fournitures locations in Gaillac and Fronton serve as collection points for 10, 20, or 60-liter HDPE containers from winery and brewery clients.
• Groupe BarbierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for plastic recycling through the Albert Recyclage initiative. Plastic film and protective sleeves are collected, baled, and sent to Groupe Barbier for recycling into stretch film. French manufacturing of recycled products.
• BrewlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation strains for bottle or keg refermentation. Strains available in 100g or 500g certified organic sachets, suitable for all beer types.
• UAG Rugby (Union Athlétique Gaillacoise)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of the rugby club, affirming commitment to solidarity, self-improvement, and local proximity values. Support includes sponsorship and promotional activities.
• KS TOOLSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for professional hand tools, electro-portative tools, and accessories for professionals.
• Bab'inminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for pet food products including balanced recipes for puppies, adults, seniors, and specific diets.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saverglass:
• Verallia: European leader in glass packaging and Albert Fournitures' preferred bottle supplier for nearly 20 years. Comparable because it serves the same wine and beer producer end-customers with bottles and closures, though at vastly greater scale and as a manufacturer rather than distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/albertfournitures
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albert-fournitures
• Instagraminstagram.com/albert_fournitures

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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