FINALIZATION OF THE ACQUISITION OF SOFILAC

Further to the announcement made on February 21, Groupe SEB is pleased to announce the finalization of its acquisition of Sofilac, a French group specializing in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-end semi-professional and professional cooking equipment (in particular, with the Lacanche and Charvet brands).

The acquisition of Sofilac supports Groupe SEB's ambition to become a benchmark player in the professional equipment markets and strengthens its presence in the premium cooking segment.

Sofilac now benefits from the strength of the Group, both in France and abroad, to step up its development.

2 photos of Charvet professional pianos and a Lacanche cooking piano

About Groupe Sofilac :

  • Created at the end of the XVIIIth century in Lacanche (France)
  • €62m sales in 2023
  • Present in more than 45 countries worldwide, 1/3 of sales generated from export markets
  • 360 employees
  • Brands: Lacanche, Charvet, Ambassade de Bourgogne, Air’T, Open’Cook


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Finance

2024 nine-month sales and financial data

Solid growth in Q3 on a demanding comparison base –
Full-year outlook confirmed

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INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BIOMASS BOILER ROOM: THE PONT-ÉVÊQUE SITE DECARBONIZES ITS PRODUCTION FACILITIES TO MARK ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

In the presence of elected officials and local partners, Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise, Chairman of Groupe SEB, and Stanislas de Gramont, Chief Executive Officer of Groupe SEB, inaugurated the new biomass boiler room at the Calor plant in Pont-Évêque (38) on Friday, October 11, 2024.

The only plant in Europe to manufacture irons, steam generators and garment steamers, the Calor site in Pont-Évêque celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and continues to promote its industrial expertise around the world.

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GROUPE SEB MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE ORCHESTRE DE CHAMBRE DE LYON

Groupe SEB becomes a Major Sponsor of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lyon for 3 years. This partnership is perfectly in line with the Group's policy of cultural and regional sponsorship, particularly by enabling young people to discover the world of classical music.