We advised Adeo on the sale to Group RG, of 100% of its subsidiary EPI Center, a group of independent distributors specialised in personal protective equipment and clothing for professionals.
Adeo Group is the third largest global player and first European player in the distribution of DIY equipment to individuals and professionals. The sale of EPI Center comes from Adeo's decision to no longer expand in the specialised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market.
Founded 30 years ago and based in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France, EPI Center is a group of independent distributors specialised in PPE and clothing for professionals. EPI Center's activities cover the identification, negotiation and referencing of a wide range of PPE products and clothing. EPI Center also offers marketing and sales promotion services to its members and suppliers.
EPI Center offers more than 4,000 references in its catalogues and has a network of nearly 50 distributors with more than 60 points of sales throughout France and generating a cumulated revenue of approximately €80m.
EPI Center joins Group RG, a leader in the specialised distribution of PPE in France with revenue above €200m, 460 employees, 27 branches in France and Europe and 40,000 customers. This transaction is in line with Group RG’s strategy to expand its local distribution network in France. The affiliation with Group RG will also enable EPI Center to continue its development, in particular with the deployment of new digital tools and the support of integrated logistics.
