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The 4 product families

  • Machining 
    • (cutting tools, abrasives, metrology, etc.)
  • Power transmissions 
    • (mechanical, hydraulic, compressed air, sealing, etc.)
  • Assembly and tooling 
    • (welding, glues and adhesives, hand and portable tools, industrial gases, PPE, equipment, etc.)
  • Equipment and personal protection: 
    • hearing, respiratory, gloves, shoes, fall protection…

Sectoral expertise

Gifec members design, manufacture and market industrial products for multiple markets:

  • Automotive
  • Aeronautics
  • Rail
  • Buildings
  • Agri-food
  • Shipyards
  • Civil & military equipment
  • Chemistry & petrochemicals

The key figures

Gifec members achieve a turnover of more than €1,000 million through distribution networks (2021). This essentially includes the distribution of industrial supplies.

The entire professional distribution is distributed as follows:

By sector of activity of the end customer:
The majority of professional distribution, i.e. 43%, is intended for the metals and mechanical engineering sector. This sector is followed by automobiles and transport (11%) and construction (9%). Other sectors include trade and repair (8%), administration (6%), DIY (3%), and agriculture (3%). Finally, 15% of this distribution is dedicated to various manufacturing industries other than metals.

By distribution channels:
Regarding distribution channels, the majority of products, or 66%, go through industrial supply. Other channels include automotive supplies (9%), DIY and hardware superstores (5%), and building supplies (5%). The remaining channels, grouped under "Other", represent 15%.

By product families:
Finally, in terms of product families, 36% of sales concern tools. Equipment represents 25% of sales, followed by machining (20%). Products related to transmission and other uses represent 15% and 4%, respectively.

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