What Stockmeier France does

Stockmeier France (formerly QUARON) is a French specialty chemical distributor and formulator of hygiene and disinfection products, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (Rennes). Since October 2022 the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of STOCKMEIER Group, a German family-owned specialty chemicals and commodities distributor headquartered in Bielefeld. The company operates nine sites across France spanning headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse/distribution functions, with most sites SEVESO-classified for hazardous material handling and holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, GMP+, BIO, ECOCERT, and ISCC PLUS certifications.

The company's offering is organized across eight business divisions: Distribution & Services (basic chemicals, solvents, contract manufacturing), Food Ingredients (clean-label and organic ingredients for human nutrition), Cleaning Solutions (in-house formulated hygiene and disinfection products for agri-food, dairy, beverage, and catering), Feed & Petfood (animal nutrition additives including UAB-certified organic variants), Cosmetic Ingredients (oleochemistry, surfactants, texturizers), Industrial & Home Care (cleaning formulation raw materials), Water Treatment & Methanisation, and Coatings & Resins. Proprietary branded products include FUMICROB disinfectant, BASO AC 400 FROM acidic detergent, ASPURE GMP+ nitrogen supplement, and I-CARE / BIOSPRINT nutritional solutions developed with partner PROSOL. An internal application laboratory supports formulation R&D, including solid and solvent-free cosmetic formulations that earned a Silver Sensory Award at In-Cosmetics Global 2023.

Stockmeier France runs a sales-led B2B go-to-market with commercial and technical teams embedded at each of the nine sites, supplemented by a customer extranet (YES Space) for account management. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee chemical distribution and contracted formulation services under multi-year enterprise agreements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves enterprise customers across agri-food, animal nutrition, cosmetics, industrial manufacturing, and local authorities, and reports investments of "several million euros" planned for 2025-2027. EcoVadis Gold Medal status for three consecutive years (72/100 score, top 5% in the chemicals sector) reflects strong ESG positioning within European industrial distribution.

Name

Stockmeier France

Legal name

STOCKMEIER France

Website

https://www.stockmeier.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stockmeier France is a French specialty chemical distributor and formulator of hygiene and disinfection products, serving agri-food, animal nutrition, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturers through nine SEVESO-certified sites across France. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of German family-owned STOCKMEIER Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jacques-de-la-lande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hygiene and Disinfection Products: Formulation and manufacture of hygiene and disinfection products for agri-food industries and other sectors
2. Chemical Distribution: Distribution of raw materials essential to numerous industrial sectors including chemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics ingredients, and industrial chemicals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stockmeier France distributes essential industrial raw materials (basic chemicals, solvents, food ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, feed and petfood additives, industrial cleaning formulation materials, water treatment chemicals, and coatings/resins raw materials) and formulates hygiene and disinfection products for agri-food, dairy, beverage, catering, and agricultural applications. The company also offers contract manufacturing and white-label (marque blanche) production of hygiene and disinfection products, with operations supported by 9 sites across France and an in-house application laboratory.

Product overview

STOCKMEIER France is a specialist distributor of essential raw materials for industrial sectors and formulator of hygiene and disinfection products. The company operates eight core business divisions: Distribution & Services (chemical distribution and contract services), Food Ingredients (clean label and organic ingredients for human nutrition), Cleaning Solutions (hygiene and disinfection formulations), Feed & Petfood (animal nutrition raw materials and additives), Cosmetic Ingredients (functional ingredients for cosmetics), Industrial & Home Care (cleaning formulation raw materials), Water Treatment & Methanisation (water treatment products), and Coatings & Resins (specialty materials for paints, inks, and composites). The portfolio includes branded products like FUMICROB disinfectant, BASO AC 400 FROM acidic detergent, ASPURE GMP+ nitrogen supplement, I-CARE nutrient solution, and LOXIDAN antioxidants. The company serves diverse industries including agri-food, cosmetics, animal nutrition, and industrial manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QUARON (historical): Former company name before rebranding to STOCKMEIER France in October 2022

Products and services

• Distribution & Services (Basic Chemicals) Distribution of basic chemical products (Acids, Bases, Solvents) and contract manufacturing services for industrial clients.
• Food Ingredients Distribution of functional 'Clean Label' ingredients, organic ingredients, and additives for human nutrition across bakeries, dairy, confectionery, prepared meals, beverages, and dietary supplements.
• Cleaning Solutions (Hygiene & Disinfection) Formulator and manufacturer of hygiene and disinfection products for food processing industries, dairy, beverage, catering, agriculture, and vehicle cleaning applications. Includes contract manufacturing and white-label (marque blanche) services.
• Feed & Petfood Ingredients Distribution of raw materials and additives for animal nutrition, including feed additives, pet food ingredients, and organic/UAB-certified products.
• Cosmetic Ingredients Distribution of natural and synthetic functional ingredients for cosmetics, including oleochemistry, surfactants, texturizers, glycols, humectants, oils, butters, and preservatives.
• Industrial & Home Care Ingredients Distribution of raw materials for household and industrial cleaning formulations, including mineral chemistry, solvents, surfactants, thickeners, sequestrants, and preservatives.
• Water Treatment & Methanisation Products Product ranges for treatment of industrial, wastewater, drinking water, and methanisation applications.
• Coatings & Resins Raw Materials Distribution of raw materials and specialties for paints, inks, varnishes, and composite materials.
• FUMICROB Disinfectant Ready-to-use, fast-acting, broad-spectrum dry surface disinfectant meeting EN1276 and NF T 72 281 standards, designed for fumigation treatment of difficult-to-access surfaces.
• BASO AC 400 FROM Acidic Detergent Acidic detergent descaling product that quickly descales, disintegrates and dissolves mineral deposits resistant to alkaline cleaning, including milk stone and various mineral scale types.
• ASPURE GMP+ Nitrogen Source Alternative nitrogen source for ruminants, providing non-protein nitrogen with high solubility, rich in sulphur (24%) and nitrogen (21%), with MAT value of 131.25%. GMP+ certified.
• I-CARE Nutrient Solution Nutrient-rich solution for animal nutrition, rich in highly-digestible proteins and bioactive components with beta-glucan and mannan contents that support digestive well-being. UAB certified for organic farming.
• LOXIDAN Antioxidants Complete range of antioxidants from KAESLER for stabilising fats and protecting vitamins during manufacturing processes and product shelf life. Available in powder/liquid and synthetic/natural formats, with UAB references for organic products.
• BIOSPRINT Live Yeast Probiotic Live yeast probiotic for monogastrics and ruminants, used to stabilise intestinal flora. Authorised for use in organic farming for pigs, dairy cows, feeder cattle, small ruminants, horses and dogs.

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis score improved from 69/100 (2022) to 72/100 (2023), ranking in top 5%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICL-Industrial ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2022Collaboration for marketing bromine salts in France. ICL-IP is a leading producer of bromine derivatives offering biocides for recreational water features and cooling towers. Complements STOCKMEIER France's water treatment range.
• KAESLERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2022STOCKMEIER Feed & Petfood partnership with KAESLER for distribution of LOXIDAN antioxidants. Complete range for oxidation challenges including fat stabilization and vitamin protection during manufacturing. Includes UAB certified products for organic and UAB product development.
• PROSOLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for over 40 years developing yeast-based nutritional solutions including inactivated yeast, yeast hydrolysis, nucleotides. Produces I-CARE (nutrient-rich, UAB certified) and BIOSPRINT (probiotic live yeast for animal nutrition).
• STOCKMEIER Group European EntitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean group collaboration including STOCKMEIER Chemie, Stockmeier Quimica, Stockmeier Chemia, and HDS-CHEMIE Handels GesmbH for joint exhibitions, product development, and shared expertise in Personal Care division.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Safic-Alcan: Paris-headquartered specialty ingredients distributor serving personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial markets across Europe. Most direct French-headquartered peer with overlapping product portfolio, customer segments, and formulation support capabilities.
• Caldic: Dutch specialty ingredients distributor serving food, personal care, and industrial markets across Europe. Highly comparable multi-vertical specialty distribution model with similar hygiene and formulation capabilities.
• Biesterfeld: German specialty chemicals distributor active in personal care, food, animal nutrition, and industrial chemicals. Comparable product breadth and European mid-market distribution focus.
• TER Group: Hamburg-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor serving personal care, food, and industrial markets across Europe. Comparable mid-sized European distributor with similar vertical segmentation.
• Barentz: Dutch life-science ingredients distributor with strong personal care, food, and animal nutrition positions. Highly comparable in vertical mix and European mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• IMCD: Dutch-listed global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor. Larger and publicly traded, but operates with a similar formulation-support and application-laboratory model across overlapping end markets.
• Azelis: Belgian specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong personal care and food segments. Larger and publicly listed, with comparable specialty distribution and application lab capabilities.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution with significant French operations. Operates at much larger scale across commodity and specialty chemicals, representing both a competitor and a benchmark for distribution scale economics.

Others

• Quaron (legacy): Historical reference: Stockmeier France operated as QUARON SAS prior to October 2022 rebranding. Listed for historical context only — same entity under prior name.

Regional players

• Manuchar: Belgian-headquartered chemical distribution group with operations across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Less of a direct competitor in France but a comparable family/privately-held European distribution platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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

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