Interface PLV

What Interface PLV does

Interface PLV (SAS INTERFACE PLV) is a French manufacturer and B2B e-commerce retailer of point-of-sale (POS) display solutions, signage, and retail furniture, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chauvigny, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The company's core offering is organized into five product categories: sidewalk signs and easels (wooden, plastic, metal, and spring-loaded), wall and illuminated displays (slates, aluminium poster holders, frames, regulatory and health-and-safety signage), flags and exhibition stands (oriflamme banners, publiflam, rotary mills), menu holders and display stands (aluminium and wooden), and a deals/promotions section. All manufacturing is conducted locally in Nouvelle-Aquitaine using PEFC-certified wood — a credential held exclusively by Interface PLV among European PLV industrial companies — with over 90% of supplies sourced from France and average expedition under 48 hours.

The company generates revenue through unit-priced direct e-commerce sales across France and Europe, supported by an 8-language storefront (French, English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese) and a quote-request workflow for custom projects. Products are priced individually excluding VAT at ranges from roughly €5.50 to €89.00, with a 1-year warranty. Its customer base spans national and international brands (McDonald's, Nestlé, Picard Surgelés, Accor Hotels, BoConcept, Maison Kayser, NOZ, Grand Frais, Bonduelle, Eurovia Vinci), mid-market chains (Les 3 Brasseurs, Au Bureau, Léon de Bruxelles, Augusto Pizza), and public-sector buyers (Mairie de Fouras-les-Bains), supplemented by newer consumer-facing product lines for home decoration and weddings/events.

The business model is a traditional one-time-product-sale approach — there are no software, subscription, API, or platform components disclosed. Distribution is entirely via the proprietary interface-plv.com storefront with shipping through GLS and DPD. The company is privately held under the SAS structure with €60,000 share capital, has no parent company or institutional investors identified, and is led by publication director Jean Claude PAYERNE. Its registered trademark "Le Stop Trottoir Français" (INPI 4415820) anchors brand identity, while its PEFC certification and "Made in France" positioning serve as the principal commercial differentiators in a fragmented European POS-display market.

Name

Interface PLV

Legal name

SAS INTERFACE PLV

Website

https://interface-plv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interface PLV is a French manufacturer and B2B e-commerce retailer of POS display solutions, signage, and retail furniture, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chauvigny, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It serves enterprise brands, hospitality chains, and public-sector buyers across Europe using PEFC-certified wood and a multilingual online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

POS Display Solutions and Retail Signage

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850), Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer-Facing Displays & Digital Signage for Checkout (HDACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

POS Accessories & Spares (Cables, Stands, Cases, Replacement Parts) (HDACAKAL)

Keywords

• POS display products
• Sidewalk signs
• Retail signage
• Menu holders
• Advertising flags

Headquarters

HQ city

Chauvigny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Interface PLV generates revenue through the sale of physical display products including sidewalk signs, easels, poster holders, wall displays, illuminated displays, flags, and menu holders. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform with prices listed for individual units (excl. VAT).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Interface PLV manufactures and sells POS (Point of Sale) display solutions, visual merchandising products, and retail signage for professionals. Its portfolio covers sidewalk signs (wood, plastic, metal easels), wall and illuminated displays (slates, frames, aluminium poster holders), advertising flags and exhibition stands, and menu holders for the hospitality sector. Products are primarily made in France using PEFC-certified sustainable wood, sold directly through the company's multilingual e-commerce storefront with custom project quoting available.

Product overview

Interface PLV is a French e-commerce company offering POS (Point of Sale) display solutions, signage, and commercial furniture for professionals. The product portfolio consists of five core product categories: (1) Stop Trottoir sidewalk signs including wooden, plastic, and metal easels with various display options; (2) Wall and Light Display solutions including slates, frames, aluminium holders, and illuminated displays; (3) Flag and Exhibition Stands with banners and rotary displays; (4) Menu Holders and Display Stands for the hospitality sector; and (5) Deals/Promotions featuring discounted items. Additionally, the company offers specialized lines for Home & Living (decorative slates and easels) and Weddings & Receptions (event signage). Products are primarily manufactured in France using PEFC-certified wood, with a focus on durability, customizability, and eco-responsibility. The company serves clients across France and Europe with over 25 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Stop Trottoir Français: A registered trademark (INPI registration: 4415820) owned by SAS INTERFACE PLV, referring to their French-manufactured sidewalk signs.

Products and services

• Stop Trottoir (Sidewalk Signs) A comprehensive range of sidewalk signs and easels for outdoor advertising and signage, including wooden easels, removable wooden easels, poster stands, plastic easels, metal easels, spring-loaded panels, and spring effect panels. Sold to retail, hospitality and QSR businesses across France and Europe.
• Wall and Light Display Indoor and outdoor wall-mounted and illuminated display solutions including wall slates, wooden frames, aluminium poster holders, illuminated displays, regulatory displays, health and safety signage, and accessories. Used by retail and public-sector customers for in-store and public information displays.
• Flag and Exhibition Stands Advertising flags and display stands including banners (Oriflamme), Publiflam displays, and rotary mills for retail and event advertising. Sold to brands and event organizers.
• Menu Holder and Display Stand Professional menu holders and display stands for the hospitality industry including menu holders, aluminium display stands, wooden table menu holders, and other table supports. Used by restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and hotels.
• Home & Living Decorative products for home interiors including wall slates, decorative easels, and display frames in PEFC-certified wood. Suitable for kitchens, offices, and living spaces. Made in France. Sold directly to consumers via the e-commerce site.
• Weddings, Parties & Receptions Decorative signage and display solutions for events including weddings, parties, and receptions. Includes customizable slates and easels for event decoration and information display. Sold to individual consumers and event professionals.
• Deals / Promotions Seasonal promotions and special deals on POS displays including sidewalk signs, display frames, poster holders, and decorative slates at discounted prices. Sold via the e-commerce storefront.
• Raw Wood Easel (140 x 57 cm for slate) Raw wood painter's easel measuring 140 cm x 57 cm. Foldable and portable tripod designed to showcase slates or menus. Weight: 2.7 kg. PEFC-certified wood. Made in France.
• Poster Snap Clip Poster Holder Display system with 2 aluminium profiles featuring a click-clack system for easy poster insertion. Easily transportable for professional display needs.
• Aluminium Click-Clack Display Frame Aluminium snap-on display frame with easy click-clack insertion system. Features PVC protective sheet. Designed for outdoor use. Available in gray and black.
• Sidewalk Sign on Wooden Base with Slate Pavement sign consisting of a wooden base (40 x 30 cm) and melamine-coated slate panel (97 x 52 cm). Practical and easy to use with low weight (5.1 kg). PEFC-certified wood. Made in France.
• Sidewalk Easel with 2 Removable Slates Sidewalk easel with wooden frame and removable slates. Dimensions: 90 x 58 cm with 2 removable double-sided slates, providing 4 writing surfaces. For indoor and outdoor use. Made in France. Available in sky blue, lemon yellow, black, clementine orange, and madder red.
• Single-sided Wall Slate with Arabesque Design Wall slate with arabesque decoration and patinated grey wooden frame. Dimensions 65 x 45 cm (slate alone 60 x 40 cm). Single-sided writing with chalk or chalk marker. Total weight 2.40 kg. French manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of French consumers buy a product because it is made in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAS ITIS CommerceminorOthersWebsite development and hosting partner. Located at 65 rue du Bourbonnais, 69009 Lyon, France. SARL with capital of 10,000 euros, Siret: 48806573100025 - APE: 6202A.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Scanbox: Sweden-headquartered manufacturer of branded merchandising and in-store communication displays sold to brand owners across Europe. Comparable as a Northern-European display manufacturer serving multi-brand retail marketing use cases, with overlapping product categories (frames, menu holders, counter displays).
• Absolut Display: French/european POS display manufacturer specializing in custom point-of-sale, shelf, and promotional display equipment for retail brands. Comparable as a niche PLV specialist focused on retail brand activations, though typically serving larger custom-project accounts versus Interface PLV's standardized catalog model.
• Leroy Merlin (signage & decoration private-label ecosystem): European DIY/home improvement retail giant that increasingly stocks proprietary decorative signage, chalkboards, and easels for the consumer home décor use case. Comparable as a downstream channel and partial product overlap on the B2C home & living SKUs (slates, decorative frames, easels).

Broad incumbents

• Manutan International: French-headquartered B2B e-commerce distributor of workplace and business supplies to professionals across Europe. Comparable as a France-based B2B e-commerce operator with multilingual European reach and a broad small-ticket product catalog aimed at professional buyers.
• Brady Corporation: Global identification and signage specialist serving industrial, commercial, and retail customers with labels, sign-and-marking systems, and workplace safety displays. Comparable as a broader player in signage-and-display hardware for regulated, brand, and safety applications, though with a much wider product portfolio and global scale.
• Frank Mayer: US-headquartered custom display and merchandising solutions provider serving enterprise retail and brand customers. Comparable in product category (in-store displays, signage, menu boards) and customer overlap (multi-unit brands) but operating from North America with a project-based sales model.
• SOLO Group (SOLO Packaging): Hungarian-rooted, European-wide visual merchandising and POS display producer serving major brand accounts across multiple retail verticals. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same physical-display and visual-merchandising category with a wider geographic footprint and a more diversified product portfolio.
• DS Smith (Display division): Large UK-listed packaging and point-of-sale display group serving international FMCG and retail clients with cardboard and permanent POS units. Comparable as a much larger broader incumbent in the retail display space with overlapping customer relationships but a focus on volumetric, custom-built programs rather than e-commerce catalog sales.

Others

• EuroShop / Messe Düsseldorf (retail-design trade show ecosystem): Not a competitor but the dominant European trade-fair organizer for retail design, POP marketing, and visual merchandising — adjacent to Interface PLV's customer and supplier ecosystem. Useful as a peer-style reference for the size and shape of the addressable European retail-display market.

Direct peers

• Edicolor: French manufacturer of POS and point-of-sale display advertising (PLV) solutions, serving retail and brand marketing customers across France. Directly comparable as a same-country, same-product-category competitor targeting retailers and franchises with physical in-store display hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interface-plv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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