dica france

What dica france does

DICA France is a French importer and exclusive distributor of decorative and compact high-pressure laminate (HPL) products, headquartered in Saint-Martin d'Hères, Isère. Founded in 1993, the company operates as the exclusive importer-distributor of Italian manufacturer LAMICOLOR's products for France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Its portfolio spans decorative HPL sheets (133+ designs in stock), compact HPL panels (3-25mm), M1 fire-rated laminates, antibacterial-treated surfaces, ABS edge banding, and lightweight poplar plywood panels. Differentiated offerings include the PLUS+ anti-fingerprint ultra-matte finish (29 designs, the largest such collection on the market), digitally printed ABS edge banding matched to panel designs, and a digital laminate service for custom decorative graphics.

The company serves professional B2B customers across multiple verticals: furniture manufacturers, store fitters, recreational vehicle manufacturers, nautical/boat builders, elevator manufacturers, healthcare/laboratory facilities, schools, and exterior facade applications. Its go-to-market is direct sales-led, organized by named regional sales managers covering West, South-East, and North-East France plus Switzerland and Belgium, supported by a France-wide prescription specialist, an administrative and commercial services team, and logistics staff. Delivery within 48-72 hours is offered across France and Belgium, supported by a recently expanded facility adding 5,000+ m² of storage on the Machot Bois site in Isère.

Custom manufacturing capabilities (cutting, drilling, edge milling, veneering, digital printing) are delivered in partnership with subsidiary Compactop. The revenue model is predominantly one-time transactional sales of physical laminate products, with quote-based pricing and minimum order quantities for custom orders (20 sheets thin laminate, 5 sheets compact). The company combines operations with sister company Machot Bois (a wood and derivatives trading business), with a combined workforce of 30 people. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, ownership, or public revenue data.

Name

dica france

Legal name

DICA France

Website

https://dica-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DICA France is a French importer and exclusive distributor of decorative and compact HPL laminates from Italian manufacturer LAMICOLOR, serving furniture manufacturers, RV builders, nautical, elevator, and healthcare clients across France, Belgium, and Switzerland since 1993.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Laminates

NAICS

Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Laminate & Butcher Block Countertops (Fabrication & Install) (HSAPAIAF)

Keywords

• Decorative HPL laminates
• Compact laminate panels
• ABS edge banding
• Interior surface materials
• Laminate distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Martin d'Hères

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decorative HPL Laminate Sales: Direct sale of decorative high-pressure laminate in standard and postformable varieties. Stock of 133+ decorative designs in various finishes (wood effect, minerals, metallics, solids, deco) at 3050x1300x0.7/0.8mm format.
2. Compact HPL Sales: Sale of compact HPL laminate in various thicknesses (3-16mm standard, specialty grades for elevators, exterior use, decorative). Includes M1 fire-rated and antibacterial variants.
3. ABS Edge Banding: Sale of digitally printed ABS edge banding rolls in various lengths and widths, 1mm thickness, manufactured from matching decorative designs. 46 designs in stock.
4. Poplar Plywood Panels: Sale of poplar plywood panels faced with HPL laminate or polypropylene in various formats and thicknesses. Lightweight panels for furniture and vehicle applications.
5. Custom Manufacturing Services: Machining, cutting, drilling, edge milling, and veneering/replaquage services on all types of substrates (particle board, MDF, plywood, etc.) through sister company Compactop.
6. Custom Order Production: Special orders for custom panel sizes (2440x1220, 3050x1300, 4200x1300, 4200x1610), finishes (23 options), thicknesses (0.6-25mm), and special qualities (M1, antibacterial, exterior). Minimum 20 sheets for thin laminate, 5 for compact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DICA France imports and distributes decorative and compact High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels from Italian manufacturer LAMICOLOR for professional applications across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The company offers over 133 in-stock decorative designs in standard and postformable variants, compact HPL laminates in 3-16mm thicknesses, ABS edge banding, poplar plywood composites, and custom manufacturing services including digital printing and machining. Products feature specialized finishes such as PLUS+ anti-fingerprint, M1 fire-rated, and BioCote antibacterial surfaces for applications in furniture, recreational vehicles, nautical, elevator, and healthcare sectors.

Product overview

DICA France offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-pressure decorative laminate (HPL) and compact laminate products, primarily representing the Italian manufacturer LAMICOLOR. The core offerings include decorative HPL sheets in standard and postformable variants, compact HPL panels for technical and heavy-duty applications, and specialized collections targeting specific industries such as elevators and recreational vehicles. Supporting products include ABS edge banding, balancing laminates, and composite poplar plywood panels. The company differentiates through extensive stock availability with over 130 decorative options and offers custom manufacturing services including digital printing on laminates, custom orders with a wide range of finishes and thicknesses, and machining/re-veneering capabilities. The portfolio is organized into standard collections (2021-2024), legacy collections (thin laminate + MOD), specialty collections (Plus+ anti-fingerprint, elevator, Evasion range for recreational vehicles), and value-added services (digital printing, machining, custom orders).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anti-fingerprint Plus+ Collection (Collection Anti-traces de doigt Plus+) Anti-fingerprint ultra-matte laminate collection with 29 decorative options in solid colors, wood grains, and fantasy designs. Features extra-matte surface, low light reflection, silky touch, and ultra-resistant to abrasion and scratches. Sold to professional furniture makers, interior designers, and kitchen/bathroom manufacturers.
• Compact HPL Laminate (Stratifié compact HPL) Compact high-pressure laminate panels offering enhanced durability, hygiene, and resistance for technical furniture, elevator cabins, exterior applications, and facades. Available in thicknesses from 3mm to 25mm in standard, M1 fire-rated, and antibacterial variants. Sold to elevator manufacturers, nautical builders, healthcare facility outfitters, and exterior cladding contractors.
• Decorative HPL Laminate (Stratifié décoratif HPL) High-pressure decorative laminate sheets used for surface finishing in furniture, interior design, and various industrial applications. Available in standard and postformable variants with 133+ decorative designs across families including wood, decorative, metallic, mineral, and solid colors. Standard format 3050x1300x0.7 or 0.8mm. Sold to professional furniture manufacturers, kitchen/bathroom makers, store fitters, and interior designers.
• ABS Edge Banding (Bande de chant ABS) Digital ABS edge banding rolls in various lengths and widths with 1mm thickness, manufactured from the company's own decorative designs for perfectly coordinated panel finishes. 46 designs available in stock. Sold to furniture manufacturers and panel processors needing matched edging.
• White Compact M1 Fire-Rated Laminate (Compact blanc + M1) Fire-rated white compact laminate with M1 French fire reaction classification for applications requiring enhanced fire safety compliance. Used for wall linings, technical furniture, and public building applications. Sold to fire-safety-conscious buyers in construction, public buildings, and technical furniture manufacturing.
• Elevator Collection (Collection Ascenseur) Elevator cabin collection with 49 decorative compact laminate options in 3mm and 6mm thicknesses. Includes wall panels (35 designs in 2100x1300mm format) and specialized floor solutions with AC3 anti-abrasion overlay. Purpose-built for elevator manufacturers and renovation specialists.
• Balancing Laminate (Contrebalancement) Balancing laminate applied to the back of panels to ensure structural stability and prevent warping. Available in basic white and white frost finishes. Sold to furniture manufacturers and panel processors requiring panel stability.
• Poplar Plywood Panels (Contreplaqué replaqué peuplier) Poplar plywood panels faced with HPL laminate or polypropylene. Features lightweight construction, impact resistance, suitable for furniture manufacturing and leisure vehicle applications. Sold to furniture manufacturers and recreational vehicle makers.
• Evasion Range (Gamme évasion) 100% poplar plywood panels faced 2 sides with HPL high-pressure laminate in 2440x1220x15mm format with film protection. Designed for recreational vehicles with emphasis on flatness and lightweight properties. Includes 15 decorative options. Sold to motorhome, caravan, and camping vehicle manufacturers.
• Custom Digital Laminate Printing (Stratifié numérique) Digital printing service enabling custom decorative laminate designs from digital files. The printed image is protected within the resin, providing standard laminate resistance to scratches, abrasion, and moisture. Sold to architects, designers, and brand owners seeking bespoke decorative surfaces.
• Custom Machining and Re-veneering (Usinage/replaquage) Machining and re-veneering services including cutting, drilling, routing, edge finishing, and custom insert installation. Performed in partnership with Compactop for specialized transformations like white room furniture and hospital bed foundations across all substrate types (particle board, MDF, plywood, etc.). Sold to furniture manufacturers requiring finished-to-spec components.
• Custom Special Orders (Commande spéciale) Custom order service for non-stock laminate specifications. Customers can select from 300 decorative papers, choose from 4 panel formats (2440x1220, 3050x1300, 4200x1300, or 4200x1610mm), 23 finish options, and thicknesses from 0.6mm to 25mm. Minimum 20 sheets for thin laminate, 5 for compact. Lead time 4-6 weeks. Sold to professional buyers with non-standard specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of laminate-related questions can be answered by staff
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LAMICOLORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian manufacturer of decorative and compact HPL laminate based in Caramagna, Piedmont. DICA France is the exclusive importer-distributor for France, Belgium, and Switzerland. LAMICOLOR is renowned for originality and quality of design with over 30 years of international reference. The partnership enables DICA France to access over 300 decorative designs with 23 finish options and competitive pricing through DICA France's position as LAMICOLOR's primary customer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polyrey: French HPL and compact laminate manufacturer with a strong domestic distribution network. Polyrey directly competes with DICA France in the French decorative laminate market, supplying the same furniture, kitchen, bathroom, and interior-fitout customers with comparable HPL and compact products.
• Abet Laminati: Italian HPL manufacturer and LAMICOLOR's direct competitor in Italy and across Europe. Comparable decorative and compact laminate products, often competing with LAMICOLOR (and therefore with DICA France's franchise) for the same specifier and OEM customers.
• Trespa: Specialty HPL manufacturer focused on architectural exterior cladding, facades, and high-performance compact panels. Comparable to DICA France's compact-grade and exterior specialty offerings sold into facade and exterior applications.
• Fundermax: Austrian manufacturer of compact HPL and decorative panels for interior, exterior, and laboratory applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to DICA France's compact laminate range, especially in healthcare, laboratory, and facade segments.

Broad incumbents

• Formica Group: Global manufacturer of HPL and compact laminate with established distribution in France. Formica offers a comparable product range (decorative HPL, compact panels, specialty finishes) and serves the same furniture, interior design, and architectural specification markets as DICA France.
• Unilin Panels: Belgian-based manufacturer of decorative panels, HPL, and melamine-faced boards with strong presence in Belgium and France. Direct competitor to DICA France in furniture and interior panel distribution, particularly via the Unilin/Mohawk distribution network.
• Kronospan: One of the world's largest panel manufacturers producing particleboard, MDF, OSB, and HPL/laminate products. Competes with DICA France in decorative surface distribution across Europe, including Belgium and France, although it is much broader in product scope.
• Pfleiderer: European manufacturer of engineered wood panels and decorative surfaces including HPL, Duropal, and compact laminate. Operates across DICA France's footprint (France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland) and competes directly in furniture, construction, and interior-fitout applications.
• EGGER: Major European wood-based panel manufacturer with a broad HPL and laminate product range sold across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. EGGER competes with DICA France through its own sales network and broad product portfolio covering decorative surfaces, worktops, and panels for the same furniture and interior-fitout customers.

Regional players

• SWISS KRONO: European wood-based panel group with HPL and laminate products sold across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Operates in the same geography as DICA France with overlapping decorative panel offerings, though it does not directly distribute in the same way.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 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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