Bunzl France

Name

Bunzl France

Legal name

BUNZL HOLDINGS FRANCE

Website

https://bunzl.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Herblain (Nantes)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Distribution: Distribution of hygiene products, PPE equipment, and catering supplies to professionals across all activity sectors in France through a network of 6 subsidiaries operating under different brands
2. Logistics and Delivery Services: Internal delivery fleet and partner carrier management providing last-mile delivery solutions, including green delivery options (electric vehicles, BioGNV, triporteurs)
3. Value-Added Services: Eco-scoring services (Planetscore, PLG eco-scoring), waste collection and valorization (Revaloriz, Boite Zero Dechet), technical assistance and installation services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bunzl France is a B2B professional distribution group that supplies hygiene products, personal protective equipment (PPE), and catering supplies to businesses and public institutions across France. It operates through six specialized subsidiaries (PLG/Hedis for hygiene, France Sécurité/Prorisk-GME/Ligne T for PPE, Comatec/Comptoir de Bretagne/Comptoir Bourgogne for catering), backed by 180,000 m² of storage, an internal delivery fleet, and a 900-person field sales force. The model is a one-stop-shop multi-brand consolidator offering tailored logistics, technical assistance, and sustainability services such as waste recovery and eco-scoring.

Product overview

Bunzl France is a multi-expertise professional distribution group serving all types of businesses regardless of sector, operating through multiple specialized subsidiaries under a single holding. The portfolio is organized across three core divisions: (1) Professional Hygiene — PLG and Hedis, serving businesses, healthcare, and public institutions; (2) Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) — France Sécurité, Prorisk-GME, and Ligne T covering workwear through Category 3 equipment; and (3) Catering — Comatec, Comptoir de Bretagne, and Comptoir Bourgogne supplying tableware, cooking equipment, and ephemeral table solutions. Supporting these product divisions, Bunzl France offers value-added services including Revaloriz (PLG's plastic waste recovery), Boite Zéro Déchet (France Sécurité's TerraCycle-powered hard-to-recycle waste service), Eco-Scoring/Planetscore (environmental product ratings), a TMS for carbon-aware transport planning (partnered with Teliae), the Bunzl France Academy (management and safety training), Actimo (digital onboarding app), and the Young Talents rotational program. The group acts as a one-stop-shop consolidator, delivering a combined multi-brand, multi-category offering across a dense national logistics network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groupe Hedis: Professional hygiene distribution entity
• Groupe PLG
• Comatec
• Groupe Comptoir
• France Sécurité
• Ligne T
• Revaloriz
• Bunzl France Academy

Products and services

• Professional Hygiene Distribution (PLG / Hedis) Distribution of professional hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and maintenance equipment to businesses, healthcare facilities, and public institutions, organized under PLG and Hedis.
• Personal Protective Equipment Distribution (France Sécurité, Prorisk-GME, Ligne T) Distribution of workwear and personal protective equipment ranging from basic gear through Category 3 (respiratory protection, fall protection), including installation, training, and regulatory maintenance of Category 3 PPE.
• Professional Catering Supplies Distribution (Comatec, Comptoir de Bretagne, Comptoir Bourgogne) Distribution of tableware, kitchen equipment, and disposable catering supplies including eco-responsible single-use items to traditional restaurants, collective catering operators, and event venues.
• Revaloriz waste recovery service End-to-end waste service covering sorting, collection, and recovery of plastic waste streams including soiled plastic packaging, aerosols, single-use masks, and paper towels.
• Boite Zéro Déchet (Zero Waste Box) Recycling program that redirects hard-to-recycle waste (notably single-use PPE) to processing facilities where materials are transformed into common-use products such as benches and flooring.
• Eco-Scoring / Planetscore Environmental scoring service measuring product impact across component origin, recyclability, compostability, and carbon footprint, applied across multiple subsidiaries.
• Bunzl France Academy Training program grouping common training initiatives across Bunzl France entities, primarily focused on safety and management skills.
• Young Talents Program Rotational program for high-potential young graduates working on central Group topics including digital, supply chain, procurement, quality, and finance across European Bunzl entities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% carbon efficiency improvement between 2019 and 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PapreccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Leading French recycling company selected through competitive tender for waste collection and valorization across all Bunzl France sites. The partnership covers the '5 flows' method (paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, glass, wood) with online tracking platform MyPaprec for daily waste monitoring and reduction planning.
• Bureau VeritascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Certification body conducting ISO 45001 audits for health and safety management system certification across Bunzl France sites. Seven sites audited in 2022 with certification process continuing through 2024.
• Great Place to WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Global workplace culture certification organization conducting independent employee experience surveys. Methodology focuses on trust as key driver of workplace happiness, evaluating credibility, respect, equity, pride, and camaraderie dimensions.
• Plastic OdysseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Bunzl France is a solidary partner supporting Plastic Odyssey's worldwide expedition to combat plastic pollution. The partnership, initiated in 2021 for 3 years, involves financial support and practical assistance including equipment supply for crew, EPI for micro-recycling factories, and fundraising for project carriers. The expedition aims to create a global network of recycling entrepreneurs in emerging countries.
• Triporteurs de L'OuestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2020Last-mile green delivery partnership for city center deliveries in Rennes area. Fully green delivery service supporting urban logistics environmental objectives.
• CIS ValleycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Secure hosting provider for centralized IT infrastructure. Private cloud datacenter in southwestern France recognized as one of Europe's most secure, providing 99.999% availability and independence from major tech companies. The partner is committed to RSE practices including waste reduction and recycling.
• TeliaecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Transport Management System (TMS) deployment. The Teliway solution enables Bunzl France to track transport carbon footprint, calculate emissions based on distance, weight, and emission factors, and support carrier transition to greener transport options.
• TerraCycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecycling operator partnership through France Sécurité subsidiary for 'Boite Zero Dechet' (Zero Waste Box) solution enabling recycling of difficult-to-recycle waste including single-use PPE, transforming materials into common-use products like benches and floorings.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl PLC: London-listed parent company and global distribution group with the same operating model as Bunzl France across 33 countries and 150+ operating companies. Provides direct group-level benchmarking and acts as the consolidator of which Bunzl France is one national vehicle.
• Lyreco: Major European B2B distributor of workplace and hygiene products with a direct field sales force and logistics network, competing with Bunzl France across overlapping product categories in France. Broader office/workplace focus but shares the multi-category B2B distribution model.
• Würth: Global leader in B2B distribution of fastening and assembly materials, tools, PPE, and workshop supplies, operating a direct field-sales model across Europe. Highly comparable in GTM motion (expert advisors, direct-to-customer delivery) and PPE distribution overlap.
• Staples Business Advantage: North American B2B distribution arm of Staples serving enterprise and mid-market customers with facility, hygiene, and workplace supplies. Comparable business model of multi-category professional distribution with consolidated procurement.

Emerging players

• Brady Corporation: Specialist in safety, identification, and compliance products with significant overlap in workplace safety/PPE distribution. Comparable in addressing regulatory-driven customer needs but with a narrower product focus than Bunzl France.

Regional players

• Henry Schein: Global distributor of healthcare and dental supplies serving professional customers with B2B distribution and value-added services. Comparable in B2B professional distribution model with strong logistics, focused on healthcare which overlaps with Bunzl France's healthcare hygiene segment.

Direct peers

• Raja Group: European leader in B2B e-commerce distribution of packaging, workplace supplies, and hygiene products, headquartered in France. Closely comparable to Bunzl France in product breadth, customer segment (professionals), and direct/online hybrid GTM.
• Manutan: French-headquartered European B2B equipment and supplies distributor serving professionals with multi-category catalog, direct sales force, and omnichannel fulfillment — directly comparable to Bunzl France's three-division model (hygiene/PPE/catering adjacent).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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