FEP SUD EST - Fédération des entreprises de propreté SE

What FEP SUD EST - Fédération des entreprises de propreté SE does

FEP Sud-Est is a Marseille-based regional professional federation (syndicat professionnel) representing cleaning and hygiene service companies across southeastern France — specifically Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Corsica. Founded in 1938 and integrated into the Espace Propreté ecosystem in 1997, it operates as one of nine regional chambers under the national FEP, which collectively represents nearly 2,700 cleaning companies (88% SMBs) and is affiliated with MEDEF, CPME, GPS, and EFCI at the national level. The federation runs on a small staff of six based at the Technopôle Château Gombert headquarters.

The organization monetizes exclusively through annual membership dues calculated on member turnover (four tiers ranging from ≤€229K to >€10.68M), with special rates for new enterprises under one year old. Its service portfolio spans legal/technical advisory hotlines, the FEPSE Hebdo weekly newsletter, a WhatsApp real-time information channel, the monthly Zoom Propreté update, and themed clubs (Young Leaders, Women's Meetings, TPE, RSE), alongside a Centrale d'Achats providing members access to 80+ suppliers at negotiated rates. Technology is deliberately lightweight — a WordPress site with Complianz, Google Fonts, Matomo analytics, an online adhesion calculator, and standard communication tooling; there are no proprietary software products.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: membership acquisition combines direct outreach by business development staff, referrals from existing members, and partner recommendations, reinforced by in-person and virtual events across the three regions. As a non-profit federation rather than a commercial enterprise, FEP Sud-Est holds no funding rounds, has no parent company, and is governed by a bureau and conseil d'administration elected from its member base; strategic differentiation rests on regulatory representation rights, sector-specific expertise, and the broader Monde de la Propreté ecosystem (INHNI training, GEIQ Propreté workforce qualification, Fare Propreté innovation funding, CTIP Conseil technical support).

Name

FEP SUD EST - Fédération des entreprises de propreté SE

Legal name

FEDERATION DES ENTREPRISES DE LA PROPRETE SUD EST

Website

https://fep-sud-est.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FEP Sud-Est is a Marseille-based regional professional federation representing cleaning companies across PACA, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Corsica, delivering legal advisory, training access, networking clubs, and procurement benefits funded by turnover-tiered membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees calculated based on company turnover (chiffre d'affaires hors taxes), number of agencies, and company age. Fees range from small enterprises (≤229,000€ turnover) to large companies (≥10,681,000€ turnover), with special rates for new businesses under 1 year with fewer than 10 employees.
2. Fiscal Deduction Benefit: Membership contributions to employer organizations (organisations patronales) are tax-deductible under Article 39 of the French General Tax Code, providing financial benefit to member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FEP SUD EST is a regional professional employers' federation (syndicat professionnel) representing cleaning companies across southeastern France (PACA, Languedoc-Roussillon, Corsica). It defends the collective interests of its member cleaning businesses through advocacy, negotiation with social partners, training programs, regulatory monitoring, and professional networking for the hygiene and cleanliness sector.

Product overview

FEP Sud-Est is a regional professional federation for cleaning companies, not a software vendor. It offers a unified membership services portfolio comprising advisory services (legal, technical, economic), real-time information delivery (weekly newsletter, WhatsApp group), networking events (clubs for young managers, women, RSE, TPE), a purchasing central for negotiated supplier rates, and sector-specific training resources. The federation connects cleaning businesses across PACA, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Corsica with no proprietary software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monde de la Propreté: A collective brand bringing together various cleaning industry organizations including FEP, INHNI, Fare Propreté, GEIQ Propreté, and CTIP Conseil.

Products and services

• Employer representation and advocacy
• Member training and professional development
• Industry networking and events
• Member information and advisory services

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• AG2R La MondialecoreOthersRecommended health insurance provider for non-executive employees per the collective agreement (Avenant n°4, n°5, n°6). Provides mandatory health coverage for cleaning company employees with negotiated rates.
• Centrale d'Achats FEP Sud EstcoreOthersCentralized purchasing platform for member companies providing access to 80+ suppliers with pre-negotiated rates. No minimum purchase volumes required, giving members large-group pricing benefits.
• Accès SAPsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst cooperative of home services in France (since 2011) with 8,000+ professionals. Enables cleaning companies to expand into domestic services with 50% tax credit eligibility and immediate advance payment for clients.
• IZYPAPERsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSaaS platform with specialized lawyers for managing foreign worker compliance, visa titles, and immigration documentation. Operational in 48 hours without IT requirements.
• LEYTONsecondaryOthersSocial optimization specialist since 1997. In 2026, signed strategic partnership with FEP SUD EST to provide expertise in social contribution analysis and optimization for 200+ cleaning companies.
• MDSAPsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Services Provider enabling cleaning companies to access domestic market with 50% tax credit (Loi Borloo 2005) and immediate advance payment (2022 law). Active since 2006.
• Prest'AssurcoreOthersInsurance specialist for 20+ years serving BTP and cleaning sectors with RC Pro, fleet auto, premises & equipment, director liability, and cyber risks coverage.
• ACE SoftwaresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPublisher of WO-NETT ERP software specific to cleaning industry since 1998. Complete solution from field operations to payroll including tele-pointing, quality control, and portal features.
• INTERSOFTsecondaryTechnology or Integration25+ years developing intersoftONE modular ERP for companies from 20 to 5,000+ employees. Includes iONE ERP, iONE Paie, iONE Mobility, iONE Web Portal, and iONE Reporting. Private cloud deployment.
• MOZAIK Clean (Penbase)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationDigital ecosystem for cleaning sector with MOZAIK Agent (field worker app), MOZAIK Manager (supervisor planning), MOZAIK Connect (client portal), and MOZAIK Qualité (inspector controls). Serving 60,000 agents daily since 2003.
• PROGICLEAN SenefsecondaryTechnology or Integration100% web-based cleaning management solution with real-time mission tracking, NFC badge pointage, quality controls with photos/signatures, and Silae integration for automated payroll. 2,000+ clients in France and internationally.
• SITUACTIONsecondaryTechnology or Integration23 years of experience with fleet telematics and vehicle management. 30 collaborators serving 2,000+ clients. Four entities: Situaction Géoloc, Situaction Gestion de matériel, Situaction Telecom, and Situaction Infogest.
• SMART4secondaryTechnology or IntegrationBusiness management solution for cleaning companies with unique costing tool (cadences, periodicities, posted services, salary calculations) and automatic document generation (technical memos, commercial proposals, contracts).
• TALLYOSsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationConnected objects ecosystem with web platforms for optimizing mobile workforce management. First affordable solution without mobile plan for productivity automation and administrative process optimization.
• ACTION PINminorOthersBased in Landes region, designs, manufactures and commercializes pine-based hygiene solutions under Le Vrai Professionnel brand. Products for cleaning, degreasing, disinfecting and deodorizing.
• ADELYA (Terre d'Hygiène)minorOthers35+ years accompanying cleaning companies with hygiene, efficiency, safety, and profitability solutions. Serves public sector, healthcare facilities, industries, and private companies.
• BIZBEECARminorOthersLLD (long-term leasing) of second-life vehicles under 4 years old, fully reconditioned. Includes real-time geolocation, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Part of Antipodes Invest group offering Synaxel equipment financing and Geslease new vehicle LLD.
• DIVERSEYminorOthers95 years of expertise in cleaning and hygiene solutions for building maintenance, hospitality, healthcare, food, catering, and retail sectors. Provider of detergents, machines, and sustainable programs.
• G5 SUD EST (Blancus G5)minorOthersNational group specializing in import and distribution of Blancus professional cleaning equipment. Full range including scrubbers, single-disc machines, sweepers, injectors, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, and trolleys with national SAV.
• IGUALminorOthersFamily business since 1971 distributing hygiene equipment and products to professionals. Key player in the region, one of few independent regional distributors of this size.
• OLIZminorOthersPioneer in fleet management with real-time market monitoring for optimal vehicle selection. Offers mobility consulting, exclusive leasing solutions, OLIZ CAR FLEET software, and company bicycles.
• PAREDESminorOthers80 years creating single-use hygiene and protection products. Designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative professional hygiene and protection solutions.
• PREST'HYGminorOthersExpert in professional hygiene solutions since 1977. Specialized distributor offering wide range of hygiene products, cleaning equipment, and technical solutions with consultation, proximity, and reactivity approach.
• PRODIMminorOthers40 years as hygiene and cleaning distributor serving public sector, healthcare, restaurants, and cleaning companies. Full offer: chemistry, paper products, cleaning equipment, waste, PPE, and machinery. 96 collaborators across 7 French agencies.
• SC JOHNSON PROFESSIONALminorOthersExpert skin care, cleaning, and surface maintenance solutions. Features TruShot 2.0 mobile dilution system and Swarfega brand for portable, pre-dosed, safe, and sustainable professional cleaning.
• SERVICE BOTICSsecondaryTechnology or Integration75 robots deployed in France, Dubai, Switzerland, and Belgium since July 2024. Partnership with Partouche hotel group. 15 specialized technicians plus 4 Chinese specialists for cleaning robot installations. Capacity up to 40,000 m².
• SHIPSminorOthersFrench company based in Aubagne specializing in professional environment hygiene, comfort, and services. Solutions include washroom hygiene, consumables management, water fountains, coffee machines, olfactory solutions, and digital tracking.
• SPE Sud - EYREINminorOthersDistributor of EYREIN INDUSTRIE products covering Toulouse and Narbonne, serving southern France. Quality equipment and product distribution with long and short-term rental options. Major regional and national cleaning actors as clients.
• CTIP ConseilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support and development for cleaning companies. Provides expertise in quality (ISO 9001, Qualipropre), technical organization, health/safety (document unique, chemical risk), and environment/RSE (ISO 14001). Located in Villejuif.
• Fare PropretécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation fund created by collective agreement supporting economic and social development of cleaning companies. Actions include RSE, health/safety, diversity, inclusive economy, and business support. Regional delegates across territories.
• GEIQ PropretécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup of companies for insertion and qualification enabling collective employment of staff with alternating training contracts. Identifies potential, recruits, and qualifies agents through CQP branch certifications. 20+ years of expertise.
• GEIQ Propreté PACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional GEIQ at Technopole Château Gombert (same location as FEP SE) enabling collective employment and qualification of cleaning staff through alternating contracts for sustainable integration.
• INHNIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner40 years as training partner for cleaning sector. 7 CFA Propreté centers and training network. Services include apprenticeship (under 30), professionalization via alternating contracts, and continuing education in all cleaning domains.
• FEP (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Federation of Cleaning, Hygiene and Associated Services. Principal employer organization representing sector with nearly 2,700 member companies (88% SMBs), 9 regional chambers, and 200+ engaged business leaders. Adherent to MEDEF, CPME, GPS, and EFCI.
• GSCsecondaryOthersVoluntary unemployment insurance for entrepreneurs and corporate officers created by employer confederations (Medef, CPME, U2P). Allows income (55% or 70% of prior revenues) for 12-24 months in case of involuntary job loss. Contact: Sophie Mullmaier for PACA-Languedoc Roussillon.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MEDEF: France's largest employer organization to which national FEP (and by extension FEP Sud-Est) is affiliated. Comparable as a broader cross-sectoral employer representative body with regional chapters, but not specialized in cleaning.
• CPME: Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises—the French SME employer confederation affiliated with FEP. Comparable structure (regional chambers, SMB advocacy) but serving all SMB sectors rather than specializing in cleaning.
• U2P: Union des Entreprises de Proximité—the French federation representing small professional businesses and crafts. FEP Sud-Est is affiliated through this organization, providing broader umbrella representation for SMBs and artisans.

Others

• INHNI: Training partner in the same Monde de la Propreté ecosystem, with 7 CFA Propreté centers. Operates as the apprenticeship and continuing education arm of the French cleaning sector, sharing headquarters and member base with FEP Sud-Est.
• GEIQ Propreté: Workforce qualification group enabling collective employment of staff through alternating training contracts in the cleaning sector. Operates regionally (including a PACA branch co-located with FEP Sud-Est) and serves overlapping member companies.
• CTIP Conseil: Technical advisory body in the Monde de la Propreté ecosystem providing ISO certification support, health/safety consulting, and quality frameworks (Qualipropre, ISO 9001/14001). Serves the same member base as FEP Sud-Est with complementary technical services.
• Fare Propreté: Innovation fund created by collective bargaining agreement, supporting RSE, health/safety, and inclusive economy initiatives in cleaning companies. Part of the same Monde de la Propreté ecosystem and complementary to FEP Sud-Est's mission.
• Centrale d'Achats FEP Sud Est: Internal purchasing central operated by FEP Sud-Est providing 80+ vetted suppliers to member companies. Functions as an ecosystem service rather than a competitor, but reflects the kind of group purchasing organization model used by comparable trade federations.

Direct peers

• EFCI (European Cleaning & Facility Services Industry): European-level federation representing the cleaning and facility services industry. FEP Sud-Est is affiliated with EFCI through the national FEP. Provides international peer comparison for sectoral representation, lobbying, and standards setting.
• FEP Nationale (Fédération des Entreprises de Propreté et Services Associés): The national parent federation of FEP Sud-Est, representing nearly 2,700 cleaning companies across France. Directly comparable as the apex trade body for the same sector, with the same member services and policy advocacy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fep-sud-est

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Funding overview

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