GEFI (Générale Européenne de Fournitures Industrielles)

What GEFI (Générale Européenne de Fournitures Industrielles) does

GEFI (Générale Européenne de Fournitures Industrielles) is a privately held French industrial equipment specialist headquartered in Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, founded in 1986. The company designs, assembles, distributes and maintains industrial vacuum, gas compression and overpressure systems for French and international industrial customers across chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, plastics, semiconductor, aerospace, water treatment and general manufacturing sectors. Its commercial proposition is a single-interlocutor model: a technology-agnostic portfolio integrating equipment from 18+ world-class OEMs (Pneumofore, Pedro Gil, MD-Kinney, DVP, SPECK, Finder Pompe, Busch, Atlas Copco, Leybold, Howden, Hibon, KNF, Becker, FPZ, Solberg and others) across more than 12 pump and blower architectures (liquid ring, rotary vane, dry vane, screw, piston, diaphragm, claw, lobe, root, lateral channel).

Revenue is generated through four interlocking streams: (i) hardware sales of vacuum pumps, boosters and compressors across the multi-brand catalog; (ii) bespoke engineering of tailor-made vacuum and overpressure skids studied by an in-house design office; (iii) professional services spanning maintenance, repair and performance diagnostics with detailed visual reports; and (iv) recurring or transactional service lines including GEFI Reconditioned (refurbished equipment with a 6-month guarantee) and GEFI Location (rental for emergencies, temporary needs or test phases). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company cites favorable terms from long-standing supplier partnerships as a customer value lever. GEFI serves French customers directly from its single headquarters and exports 15-20% of production to more than 10 countries across all continents, supporting international clients with technical monitoring and remote maintenance in English and Spanish.

The company operates with a notably lean team of 7 employees, indicating an experienced SME model that relies on accumulated technical expertise, supplier relationships and an in-house design office rather than scale-based operational leverage. No external funding, M&A activity, leadership changes, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, public API or social media presence is disclosed in the source material; marketing is conducted primarily through a bilingual (French/English) corporate website and direct enterprise sales engagement.

Name

GEFI (Générale Européenne de Fournitures Industrielles)

Legal name

GEFI France

Website

https://gefi-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GEFI is a privately held French industrial vacuum, gas compression and overpressure specialist, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Charnay-lès-Mâcon. It distributes and custom-assembles equipment from 18+ global OEMs for chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, aerospace and general industrial customers across more than 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial vacuum pumps
• Gas compression equipment
• Overpressure systems
• Rotary vane pumps
• Liquid ring pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Charnay-lès-Mâcon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment sales (vacuum pumps, compressors, boosters): GEFI designs, assembles and distributes vacuum, gas compression and overpressure solutions. Products include industrial vacuum pumps across multiple technologies (liquid ring, rotary vane, screw, piston, diaphragm, lobe blowers) and gas boosters/compressors. GEFI also offers custom-built systems assembled in-house.
2. Maintenance and repair services: Specialized maintenance service for vacuum pumps, gas compressors and boosters of all brands and technologies. Technicians ensure revision, diagnosis, repair and performance monitoring. Each intervention includes a detailed visual report.
3. GEFI Reconditioned (refurbished equipment): Refurbished pumps, gas compressors and boosters sold as an economic and ecological alternative to new equipment. Complete refurbishment process with 6-month guarantee.
4. Equipment rental (GEFI Location): Rental of vacuum pumps, gas compressors and boosters for temporary needs, production emergencies or test phases, with personalized technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GEFI designs, assembles, and distributes industrial vacuum pumps, gas compressors, and overpressure equipment for demanding industrial environments. The company integrates multi-brand, multi-technology equipment (Pneumofore, Pedro Gil, MD-Kinney, DVP, KNF, Becker, FPZ, Solberg, Leybold, Atlas Copco, Hibon, Speck, Finder, Busch) and offers custom-engineered solutions, scheduled maintenance, factory-rerefurbishment (GEFI Reconditioned), and short-term rental (GEFI Location) services. Its customers operate in chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, plastics, semiconductor, aerospace, water treatment, and general manufacturing processes.

Product overview

GEFI (Générale Européenne de Fournitures Industrielles) is an industrial vacuum and overpressure specialist since 1986, distributing a multi-brand and multi-technology portfolio of vacuum pumps, gas compressors, and boosters. The core product portfolio includes liquid ring vacuum pumps (FINDER CDS/NP, FINDER DEX, SPECK VHC, SPECK VU/VH/VZ, SPECK V/VI/VG/VN), lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps (BUSCH R5, DVP LB/LC/MD/LX, Pneumofore UV Series), dry vane compressors (DVP CB/CC), rotary piston blowers (Pedro Gil BPG, Pedro Gil RNT), and heavy-duty lobe boosters (M-D PNEUMATICS PD+ series). Supporting services include maintenance, equipment refurbishment (GEFI Reconditioned), rental services, and custom-designed vacuum, gas compression, and overpressure solutions. The company integrates equipment from leading industrial vacuum brands including Pneumofore, Pedro Gil, MD-Kinney, DVP, KNF, Becker, FPZ, Solberg, Leybold, Atlas Copco, Hibon, Finder Pompe, Howden, and Busch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEFI Composite: Composite covering expertise offered as an additional service area by GEFI.

Products and services

• Finder CDS / NP Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Liquid ring vacuum pumps from the Finder CDS / NP range, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum applications across chemical, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing processes.
• Finder DEX Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Liquid ring vacuum pumps from the Finder DEX range, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum processes requiring robust, continuous operation.
• Speck VHC Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Speck VHC liquid ring vacuum pumps, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and general industry.
• Speck VU / VH / VZ Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Speck VU, VH, and VZ liquid ring vacuum pump series, distributed by GEFI for industrial process vacuum applications.
• Speck V / VI / VG / VN Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Speck V, VI, VG, and VN liquid ring vacuum pump series, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum processes.
• Pneumofore UV Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Pneumofore UV series lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum applications requiring reliable, oil-sealed operation.
• Busch R5 Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Busch R5 lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing.
• DVP LB / LC / MD / LX Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps DVP LB, LC, MD, and LX lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, distributed by GEFI for industrial vacuum applications.
• M-D Pneumatics PD+ 4000/5500/7000/9000 Heavy Duty Boosters M-D Pneumatics PD+ 4000, 5500, 7000, and 9000 series heavy-duty oil-lubricated lobe boosters, distributed by GEFI to extend vacuum performance in demanding industrial processes.
• DVP CB / CC Dry Vane Compressors DVP CB and CC dry vane compressors, distributed by GEFI for industrial overpressure and gas compression applications where oil-free or low-contamination output is required.
• Pedro Gil BPG Rotary Piston Blowers Pedro Gil BPG rotary piston blowers, distributed by GEFI for industrial overpressure applications in water treatment, pneumatics conveying, and general industry.
• Pedro Gil RNT Rotary Piston Blowers Pedro Gil RNT rotary piston blowers, distributed by GEFI for industrial overpressure applications.
• DVF Oil Mist and Particle Filter DVF oil mist and particle filter for rotary vane vacuum pumps, distributed by GEFI as a complementary accessory to protect downstream equipment and environment.
• Custom Vacuum, Gas Compression and Overpressure Solutions Custom-engineered vacuum, gas compression, and overpressure packages designed and assembled by GEFI, combining multi-brand components to match specific industrial process requirements.
• GEFI Maintenance Services Preventive and corrective maintenance services for industrial vacuum, gas compression, and overpressure equipment installed at customer sites, supporting reliability and lifecycle extension.
• GEFI Reconditioned Equipment GEFI Reconditioned offering: factory-rerefurbished industrial vacuum pumps, compressors, and overpressure equipment sold as a lower-capital alternative to new units for industrial buyers.
• GEFI Location - Short-term Equipment Rental GEFI Location: short-term rental of industrial vacuum, gas compression, and overpressure equipment to provide temporary cover during maintenance shutdowns, peak loads, or emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.95% maximum effective vacuum (0.5 mbar absolute) achievable with Pneumofore UV Series pumps, with constant operating curves up to 95% capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PneumoforecoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes Pneumofore industrial vacuum pumps and compressors, including the UV Series rotary vane vacuum pumps and Series A rotary vane compressors. GEFI also provides original DVF filter accessories for Pneumofore equipment and offers associated maintenance and rental services.
• Pedro GilcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes Pedro Gil industrial vacuum pumps (RV, RVB, RVR, RVRB, RVTP series), boosters (RPG, PG30-F1) and volumetric blowers (BPG, RNT), offering comprehensive sales, installation and maintenance support for the full Pedro Gil product range.
• MD-KinneycoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes MD-Kinney (M-D PNEUMATICS) products including the PD+ series heavy-duty boosters (1200, 3200, 4000-5500-7000 & 9000 series) for air and gas applications in industrial environments.
• DVPcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes the full DVP range including LB/LC/MD/LX lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, SB/SC dry vane vacuum pumps, and CB/CC dry vane compressors, covering industrial vacuum and air compression needs.
• BuschcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes Busch industrial vacuum equipment including the COBRA dry screw vacuum pumps and R5 Series lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, a reference product in industrial vacuum with over 3 million units operating worldwide.
• SPECKcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes SPECK liquid ring vacuum pumps across multiple series: VU/VH/VZ (single and double stage), VHC (two-stage), and V/VI/VG/VN (monobloc compact). These products serve applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and general industrial processes.
• Finder PompecoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes Finder Pompe liquid ring vacuum pumps including the CDS/NP series (two-stage) and DEX series (single-stage with compression ratio variation valve) for high vacuum level applications in demanding industrial environments.
• Atlas CopcocoreTechnology or IntegrationGEFI distributes Atlas Copco Lutos brand products including DI blowers and DT blower packages, as well as supporting associated volumetric booster applications in industrial settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve: US-headquartered global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals and related industrial fluid-handling equipment with a strong service network. Comparable as a broad industrial pump/compressor incumbent competing for chemical and petrochemical vacuum and compression work.
• Edwards Vacuum: UK-based vacuum specialist (now part of Atlas Copco) serving semiconductor, scientific and industrial process markets. Comparable on the industrial-vacuum side where GEFI serves chemical, pharmaceutical and general process manufacturing customers.
• Leybold: German vacuum technology manufacturer covering industrial, scientific and process vacuum. Another GEFI distribution partner whose direct sales/service organization competes for the same chemical, pharmaceutical and aerospace accounts.
• Atlas Copco: Swedish-Swiss industrial giant offering compressors, vacuum pumps and blowers with extensive direct service. A GEFI distribution partner whose scale and direct coverage in France constrains GEFI's pricing power and ability to grow into larger accounts.
• Ingersoll Rand: US industrial manufacturer of compressors, blowers and vacuum pumps with global service. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose industrial vacuum and compression portfolio overlaps with GEFI's product and service offering across process industries.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: Global manufacturer of industrial vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors with a strong direct service network. A core GEFI distribution partner and the dominant incumbent in the rotary vane and dry screw space against which GEFI competes for installed-base service.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German specialist in high and ultra-high vacuum technology for semiconductor, analytics and industrial process markets. Comparable on the process-vacuum side GEFI serves (chemical, pharma, aerospace) but operating at a much larger scale and with proprietary technology.

Direct peers

• Schmalz: German-headquartered specialist in vacuum handling and automation components. Comparable as a vacuum-systems specialist that integrates multi-technology vacuum equipment with custom engineering, service and rental for industrial end-markets overlapping with GEFI's.
• Piab: Swedish manufacturer and distributor of vacuum conveying and gripping solutions. Comparable as a multi-technology vacuum specialist with a global distribution model and a service/aftermarket offering serving food, pharma and packaging — the same verticals GEFI addresses.
• Coval: French specialist in vacuum handling, suction cups and pneumatic conveying systems. Comparable as a French SME that designs and distributes integrated vacuum solutions for industrial customers, with similar application breadth across packaging, automotive and process industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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