OLEO INTERNATIONAL

What OLEO INTERNATIONAL does

OLÉO INTERNATIONAL (operating as OLÉO GROUP, legal entity OLÉO PRODUCTION SAS, Villeurbanne/Lyon) designs, manufactures, and distributes whole-house water purification systems based on its patented SilCarb® (Silver Carbon) technology, in which microporous activated carbon granules are metallized with 99.9% pure silver through plasma treatment under vacuum. The core Centrale OLÉO unit connects at the general water meter, providing water purified of chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical residues while preserving beneficial minerals, augmented by an ATIC quartz-based anti-limescale module, a 5-micron pre-filter, and a nano-vortex stainless steel tank architecture. Products are manufactured in the Paris and Lyon regions of France and carry NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and ACS certifications.

The company was founded in 2020 by Sultana Gallion and operates through a dual-entity structure (OLÉO PRODUCTION SAS in France and OLEO WORLDWIDE LTD in Mauritius), selling primarily through a network of 20+ accredited regional agents in France (Lyon, Nice, Nantes, Marseille, Rennes, Vendée, Morbihan, Tours, Alsace) and master distributors internationally across the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait), Indian Ocean (Réunion, Mauritius, Madagascar), Morocco, Guadeloupe (Caribbean), and Brazil. Revenue derives from hardware sales (central units and the 2023-launched OLÉO PORTABLE), recurring consumables (SilCarb cartridges with 4-year lifespan and pre-filter replacements), and annual maintenance contracts required to maintain the warranty.

OLÉO serves a hybrid B2B/B2C customer base spanning residential homeowners, hospitality (restaurants, cafés, hotels), medical and cosmetic facilities, small offices, agriculture, and industrial/municipal clients (with systems capable of up to 240 m³/h). Customer concentration is low, anchored by a long tail of SMB and individual installations rather than enterprise contracts. R&D is supported through partnerships with CNRS/BIO SAFE ENGINEERING, ESCOM, and CARSO/Institut Pasteur. The company holds JEI (Young Innovative Enterprise) tax status, French Tech membership, and Made in France certification.

Name

OLEO INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

OLÉO PRODUCTION SAS

Website

https://oleo-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OLÉO INTERNATIONAL is a French-Mauritian water purification company that manufactures whole-house filtration systems using patented SilCarb® (silver-carbon) technology, sold through accredited regional agents across France and master distributors in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, serving residential, hospitality, medical, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Purification Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment Adsorbents (GAC/PAC/Media) (IMAEAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adsorption & Taste/Odor Control (GAC/PAC, Air Stripping) (EUANABAF), Closed-Loop Heating/Chilled Water Treatment (Corrosion/Scale/Biocide) (BPABAJAE)

Keywords

• Water purification equipment
• Residential water filtration
• Industrial water treatment
• Limescale prevention devices
• Activated carbon filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Purification Hardware Sales: Sale of OLÉO central units (water purification systems) and accessories. Units are priced based on sizing requirements (peak consumption, number of users, type of dwelling). The company uses food-grade stainless steel and technical activated carbon rather than plastic and basic charcoal, prioritizing quality and safety. Professional installation by certified plumbers is required.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts with at least one annual visit including installation inspection, backwashing (counter-current washing), and pre-filter replacement. Required for maintaining the 4-year warranty on SilCarb cartridges.
3. Consumables: Replacement cartridges (SilCarb filter media with 4-year lifespan) and 5-micron pre-filter replacements. Backwash operation 3 times per year (every 4 months) is performed by the owner or certified installer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OLEO INTERNATIONAL manufactures and sells whole-house water purification systems built on its patented SilCarb® (Silver Carbon) technology, which binds 99.9% pure silver to activated carbon through vacuum plasma treatment. Its core offering — the Centrale OLÉO — connects to the general water meter to deliver purified water at every tap, removing chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical residues while preserving essential minerals and preventing limescale, with no electricity, no chemicals, and zero water loss. The company also sells the OLÉO PORTABLE mobile unit, ATIC anti-scaling modules, 5-micron pre-filters, and annual maintenance contracts, distributed through accredited regional agents and certified installers in France and internationally.

Product overview

OLEO offers a range of water purification products anchored by the Centrale OLÉO as the core product, which provides whole-house water purification without electricity or chemicals. The system uses the proprietary SilCarb® technology (carbon/silver) for filtration and includes an ATIC module for anti-scaling protection. The portfolio includes the portable OLÉO PORTABLE for mobile water purification needs, all targeting both residential (particuliers) and professional (professionnels) segments including artisans, medical, industrial, hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centrale OLÉO (whole-house water purification unit) Main water purification central unit connected to the general water meter, providing 100% purified water without traces of chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, or medications, with built-in stainless-steel tank, no electricity requirement, and no chemical additives. Sold in residential sizes for houses, apartments, boats, and recreational vehicles, and in professional sizes for cafés, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hair salons, medical facilities, industries, and municipalities.
• OLÉO PORTABLE Portable and transportable water purification unit providing simple access to purified water on the go, designed for travelers and mobile applications such as recreational vehicles and boats.
• Annual Maintenance Contracts Recurring annual maintenance service performed by certified installers covering system inspection, backwashing of the SilCarb cartridge every 4 months, and replacement of the 5-micron pre-filter. Required to keep the 4-year cartridge warranty in force.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% reduction in plastic bottle consumption for restaurants
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNRS / BIO SAFE ENGINEERING LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with the BIO SAFE ENGINEERING Laboratory and bio-physicist Rémi Guyomarch for experimenting with specific properties of OLÉO water. Working with CNRS in Orléans to confirm results obtained. Entire multi-year research program providing proof of OLÉO water's effectiveness and originality.
• ESCOM (École Supérieure de Chimie Organique et Minérale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey laboratory partner for formal testing and proof of OLÉO effectiveness. Demonstrated that OLÉO plant purifies water from micropollutants. Test report available for download.
• CARSO (Institut Pasteur Water Research)coreTechnology or IntegrationWater analysis and certification partner working with OLÉO since the beginning, particularly for ACS certification and specific water analyses. CARSO checks that components are on the 'Core List' of authorized substances or have ACS certification.
• French Tech One Lyon-St EtienneminorOthersAssociation of general interest created in 2015. One of 16 Capitals labeled by the French Government until 2026. Network of over 100 French Tech Capitals and Communities on 5 continents. OLÉO PRODUCTION is a member.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Diversified global water treatment equipment manufacturer. Comparable as a broad incumbent with whole-house filtration, softening, and professional/industrial water treatment offerings.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed manufacturer of water quality and conservation products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment, including activated carbon filtration media.
• 3M Purification: Industrial conglomerate division offering water filtration solutions including activated carbon systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent with NSF-certified filtration media used across residential and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• Coway: South Korean leader in household water purifiers with strong recurring rental/maintenance revenue model. Comparable to OLÉO in cartridge-based whole-house systems and recurring service contract economics.
• BWT (Best Water Technology): European (Austrian) leader in water treatment technologies including activated carbon filtration and limescale management. Directly comparable to OLÉO in product portfolio and European market presence.
• Aquaphor: European (Estonian) manufacturer of water filtration products using adsorbent cartridges (Aqualen®). Comparable to OLÉO in proprietary adsorbent media and cartridge-based whole-house and point-of-use products.
• Kinetico: US-based manufacturer of non-electric, whole-house water treatment and softening systems. Closely comparable to OLÉO in non-electric operation philosophy, dealer-network distribution model, and premium residential positioning.
• Cillit (BWT subsidiary): European (Spanish) water treatment brand focused on limescale management and purification. Closely comparable to OLÉO's ATIC-style anti-incrustation value proposition and Southern European market presence.
• Brita (part of Clorox in US, part of Brita GmbH in Europe): Largest consumer water filtration brand globally. Comparable in activated carbon filtration technology and consumer-facing brand-building approach, though primarily point-of-use rather than whole-house.
• Culligan International: Global leader in whole-house water treatment and softening. Directly comparable to OLÉO across residential and commercial/industrial water purification, including cartridge-based systems, dealer/installer networks, and recurring service contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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