What SOFAR France does

SOFAR France is a privately held French manufacturer of rodenticides and complementary pest-control equipment, established in 1964 and headquartered in Pleyben, Brittany. The company formulates anticoagulant baits using five active ingredients (difénacoum, bromadiolone, brodifacoum, diféthialone, coumatétralyl) and delivers them in multiple formats — grains, paraffined blocks, fresh pastes, gels, and foams — across 150+ product references. Operations are anchored by a dedicated 3,000 m² production and storage facility inaugurated in 2024, capable of producing over 900 tonnes annually. The portfolio extends beyond chemistry to baiting stations, mechanical and glue traps, attractants, deodorants, exclusion products (stainless steel mesh), and PPE for professional applicators.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales of rodenticides and related equipment via a multi-channel go-to-market: direct B2B sales to professional distributors and pest-control service providers, sales through artisan applicators (with or without retail storefronts), and specialized retail channels for the consumer ('Grand Public') range. Customer segments are diversified across livestock farmers, agri-food industries (HACCP-driven demand), local government/public hygiene, retail/commerce, logistics and transport, and individual consumers. The company also runs Qualiopi-certified training for applicators, monetized through French public training funding.

SOFAR holds French biocide Marketing Authorizations (AMM) for its professional product range and is certified ISO 9001 since 1998 and Qualiopi since 2021; it is a CEPA Certified Promoter and member of PROSANE. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with product mix spanning professional AMM references and consumer SKUs in 40g sachets and 150g tubes. The company has no disclosed funding history, no parent organization, and no public listing, indicating organic, owner-financed operations.

Name

SOFAR France

Legal name

SOFAR France

Website

https://sofar-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOFAR France, founded 1964 in Pleyben, Brittany, manufactures professional and consumer rodenticides, baiting stations, and complementary pest control products. The company distributes nationally through wholesalers, applicators, and specialized retailers serving livestock, agri-food, retail, logistics, government, and consumer markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Rodent Control Products (Baits, Traps, Stations) (CRAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rodenticides (AFABAAAD), Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

Keywords

• Rodenticide manufacturing
• Pest control products
• Anticoagulant baits
• Baiting stations
• Professional pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleyben

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Rodenticide Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling of rodenticides and complementary pest control products. Products include anticoagulant baits in various formats (grains, blocks, pastes, gels) with different active ingredients and concentrations, as well as complementary products like bait stations, traps, and PPE equipment. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to distributors, service providers, and applicators, as well as through specialized retail networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOFAR France manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of anticoagulant rodenticide products (grains, paraffined blocks, pastes, gels, foams) based on multiple active ingredients, complemented by professional baiting stations, mechanical and glue traps, protective equipment, exclusion products, and detection baits. The portfolio serves professional sectors (livestock, agri-food, logistics, retail, local government) and individual consumers through a national distributor, wholesaler, and applicator network across France.

Product overview

SOFAR France is a French manufacturer specializing in rodent pest control products, established in 1964 in Pleyben. The company operates a 3000m2 production facility (inaugurated 2024) producing over 900 tonnes annually. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Rodenticides - over 130+ product references including anticoagulant baits in various formats (grains, pastes, paraffined blocks, gels, foams) with different active ingredients (difénacoum, bromadiolone, brodifacoum, diféthialone, coumatétralyl) and concentrations, marketed in professional (AMM) and consumer (grand public) ranges; (2) Trapping equipment and baiting stations - including ONE RAT BOX, MULTICATCH stations, EURO MOUSE BOX, TRAP IN BOX, TUNNEL, RISTORAT, and various mechanical and glue traps; (3) Complementary pest control products - protective equipment (gloves, coveralls, overshoes), exclusion products (stainless steel mesh), attractants, deodorants, and the PLACEBO non-toxic detection block. The company distributes through specialized retailers, wholesalers, and professional applicators serving sectors including livestock, food industries, logistics, commerce, local authorities, and consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SANIFAR Professional Rodenticide Range
• SANITOX Professional Rodenticide Range
• BROFAR Professional Rodenticide Range
• BRODIFAR 25 Rodenticide
• BLÉDIFAR Rodenticide Range
• MULTIFAR Rodenticide Range
• BROMAFAR Rodenticide
• Ratunion 2000 Rodenticide Range
• TALON BLOC Rodenticide Block
• BLOC REGAL Rodenticide Block
• BLOC RAFOL Rodenticide Block
• BLOC DELECT 12 Rodenticide Block
• NYNA D+ PÂTE Professional Rodenticide
• FANGA PÂTE PRO Rodenticide
• FAAR PÂTE Rodenticide
• RACUMIN FOAM Rodenticide
• GÉNÉRATION BLÉ Rodenticide
• SANIFAR GEL Rodenticide
• SANIFAR 25 GAMME GRAND PUBLIC (Consumer Rodenticide)
• SANIFAR 10 GAMME GRAND PUBLIC (Consumer Rodenticide)
• NYNA PÂTE 25 GAMME GRAND PUBLIC (Consumer Paste Rodenticide)
• BLOC PLACEBO EXTRUDE (Non-toxic Detection Block)
• Poste ONE RAT BOX Baiting Station
• Poste Piège Souricide Multicatch Baiting Station
• Poste Multi Catch RAT Baiting Station
• Poste Souris EURO MOUSE BOX Baiting Station
• Poste Tunnel Secure Rat Baiting Station
• Poste Ristorat Secure Rat Baiting Station
• Poste Souris WARDEN Baiting Station
• Mechanical Rat Trap (Piège Mécanique Raticide)
• Mechanical Mouse Trap (Piège Mécanique Souricide)
• Glue Trap Ratuclac
• Stainless Steel Mesh Exclusion Product
• Nitrile Protective Gloves Range
• Nylon-Polyurethane Protective Gloves
• Latex Protective Gloves Range
• Vinyl Protective Gloves Range
• Anti-slip Overshoes (Surchaussures)
• Provoke Souris Attractant (56g)
• Provoker Rats Attractant (224g)
• Oda Block Deodorant Block
• Qualiopi-Certified Pest Control Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ tons of rodenticide products produced and distributed annually across France
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• CEPA (European Pest Control Association)moderateOthersCEPA Certified Promoter and member of CEPA (European Pest Control Association), representing the European pest management industry. This membership demonstrates SOFAR France's commitment to industry standards and professional pest control practices at the European level.
• PROSANE (Professional Sanitation Association)coreOthersMember and Certified Promoter of PROSANE, the French association bringing together key players in anti-parasitic hygiene (protection against parasites and pests), including Applicators, manufacturers, distributors, and trainers. SOFAR France demonstrates strong commitment to the French 3D sector (Dératisation, Désinsectisation, Désinfection) through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bell Laboratories: Bell Laboratories is a US-based specialist manufacturer of rodent control products with a comprehensive range of anticoagulant baits, blocks, and stations. Comparable in product breadth and professional channel focus to SOFAR France, though it operates primarily in North America.
• Motomco: Motomco is a specialist rodenticide manufacturer producing anticoagulant baits and traps for professional and consumer markets. Comparable to SOFAR in its dedicated focus on rodent control, multi-active-ingredient strategy, and distribution through pest control professionals.
• Liphatech (Rentokil Initial): Liphatech is a leading manufacturer of professional rodent control products (including the Talon and Generation lines, which SOFAR also offers under similar naming). Directly competes with SOFAR France in the French professional rodenticide channel with overlapping active ingredients and bait formats.
• JT Eaton: JT Eaton manufactures professional and consumer rodent control products including anticoagulant baits and mechanical traps. Closely comparable niche-focused rodenticide manufacturer with overlapping SKU formats and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Anticimex: Anticimex is a major European pest control service provider operating across multiple geographies with proprietary products and solutions. Operates in the same professional rodent control space as SOFAR but as a service-led incumbent with broader geographic reach.
• Envu (formerly Bayer Environmental Science): Envu is the pest control division carved out of Bayer, offering rodenticides (Racumin, e.g., coumatétralyl-based products that SOFAR also markets) and broader pest management solutions. Direct category overlap with SOFAR but operating as a global incumbent across many geographies.
• Syngenta Professional Solutions: Syngenta's professional pest management business sells rodenticides and pest control products across Europe. Larger global competitor with overlapping professional channel and broader portfolio including insecticides and crop protection.
• Truly Nolen International: Truly Nolen is a global pest control service provider that also manufactures private-label rodent control products. Comparable in pest control category with SOFAR but primarily delivers through direct service rather than product sales.
• BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions: BASF operates a broad pest control portfolio including rodenticides (Storm, Selontra) alongside its agrochemical and chemical businesses. Overlaps with SOFAR in professional rodenticide category but as part of a much wider chemicals portfolio.

Emerging players

• Neogen Corporation: Neogen's pest control division (including brands like Hacco and Roxide) manufactures rodenticides and other pest control products. Comparable in dedicated rodent control manufacturing focus but with a broader portfolio including insecticides and broader biosecurity products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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