Manutan Group

🌱 Findel continues to grow its forest with purpose! 🌱 Across the Manutan Group, our subsidiaries contribute every day to building a more sustainable future. Today, we’re proud to share another milestone achieved by Findel: a further 500 trees have been funded through the Findel Forest initiative, in partnership with Ecologi | B Corp™ 🌳 These trees support an agroforestry project in Kenya, delivered with One Acre Fund, which helps smallholder farmers plant trees alongside their crops. Beyond reducing carbon emissions, the project creates lasting benefits: 🌱 Restoring soil quality and improving crop yields ☀️ Strengthening resilience to the effects of climate change 🌳 Protecting ecosystems and preserving natural forests 🤝 Supporting farmers through training and skills development Through initiatives like this, Findel is taking practical action to support biodiversity, strengthen local communities and contribute to a more sustainable future. Well done to the Findel teams for their continued commitment! 💚

🔙 A look back at Manutan EAST’s Supplier Day in Warsaw! More than 100 partners and suppliers came together for a day of discussion around the major transformations shaping our market. Topics included an increasingly uncertain economic environment, the need for businesses to become more resilient, the challenges surrounding digitalisation, ESG and performance, as well as the key role suppliers play in supporting these developments. At the Manutan Group, we believe that businesses need partners capable of addressing several challenges at the same time: performance, sustainability, efficiency and innovation. It is an “and” rather than an “or” approach, designed to build long-term partnerships that create value. A huge thank you to all the participants for the quality of the discussions, their trust and their commitment, as well as to our long-standing partners for their invaluable collaboration. Let’s continue building the solutions of tomorrow together 🚀

💙 Think global, act local 🌍 At the Manutan Group, our commitment extends beyond our business activities. It is also reflected in the practical initiatives we carry out within the local communities where we operate. Over the past few months, several of our teams have led charitable initiatives: 🟣 In the UK, employees from Rapid Racking Ltd, Manutan UK and IronmongeryDirect came together to support charities helping people affected by cancer, seriously ill children, and women and families experiencing abuse. 🔵 In France, Casal Sport gave sports equipment a second life by donating products to Emmaüs Scherwiller. This contributed to social inclusion initiatives while promoting a more responsible approach to resource management. Beyond the funds raised and equipment redistributed, these initiatives reflect a shared belief: every action matters when it comes to building a fairer and more sustainable society. A huge thank you to all the teams who work every day to bring our values of solidarity, responsibility and sharing to life 🙌

What brought together 1,250 employees from across Europe in 2011? 👀 In 2011, the Manutan Group opened its new headquarters: DREDA, an acronym for the French phrase “Des Racines Et Des Ailes”, meaning “Roots and Wings”. A name that reflects our ambition: to remain true to our values while continuing to grow. To celebrate this milestone, 1,250 employees from all our European subsidiaries came together. More than just an opening ceremony, it was a moment that embodied one of the Manutan Group’s greatest strengths since the very beginning: teams united by a shared vision, beyond borders. 💙 Because behind every milestone in our history lies, above all, a collective adventure. ✨ For more than 60 years, this collective energy has enabled us to grow… and to continue spreading our wings. 👉 Stay tuned to discover the next chapter in our story very soon...

🤖 What if your next customer found you... thanks to AI?   For years, brands have focused on being visible in search engines. Today, a new challenge is emerging: being recommended by generative AI.   When someone asks ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity to recommend a product or supplier, the question is no longer simply: "Can people find you online?" It becomes: "Is your brand credible enough to be recommended?"   This shift is already transforming the way we think about online visibility.   During our conference, "Visible in the Age of AI", Pauline Bouvier, Group Director of Data & Artificial Intelligence and LATIFA ZITOUNI, Head of Traffic Acquisition, explore this change in perspective and explain why it's essential to embrace it in our marketing strategies.   ▶️ Watch the full conference on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4wz3eOg

And what if talking about pay became easier? 💸 At Manutan Group, we believe transparency is essential to building lasting relationships with our employees based on trust. Since early June, we’ve strengthened our commitment to transparency by rolling out a common Group-wide approach inspired by the principles of the European Pay Transparency Directive. This makes Manutan one of the first companies to implement such an initiative across Europe. The objective is simple: to help everyone better understand the principles underpinning our remuneration policy and to promote greater fairness across our teams. In practical terms, our employees can now: 🔎 better understand their pay positioning and the criteria used to determine it 💬 ask questions about remuneration through a dedicated platform 📚 access clearer information about our vision and strategy regarding pay and employee benefits Beyond regulatory developments, this initiative marks a new milestone in our commitment to creating a working environment that’s more transparent, easier to understand and more equitable 🤝 Caroline Haquet - Antoine Dru - Clément Parpay - Kadiatou Diallo

Did you know that a company which once tried to acquire Manutan eventually became part of the Group? 👀   In 1980, Overtoom, a leading B2B distributor in Belgium and the Netherlands, attempted to acquire Manutan.   At the time, the Group was only just beginning its international expansion. But history had other plans...   💡 Fifteen years later, the tables turned: Manutan Group acquired Overtoom.   A strategic acquisition that marked a new milestone in our European growth and reinforced our ambition to become a leading B2B distribution company.   In 2014, Overtoom officially adopted the Manutan name, reflecting a shared identity and a common vision across Europe.   ✨ It's a story that reminds us that with ambition, perseverance and a long-term vision, remarkable turnarounds are possible.   👉 Stay tuned to discover the next chapter of our story very soon...

🎉 Celebrating 60 years of history… across Europe 🌍 This year, Manutan Group is celebrating its 60th anniversary 🎂 A significant milestone that’s brought our teams together across Europe through local celebrations, shared moments and a wide range of initiatives. These celebrations give us the opportunity to reflect on the journey we've been on since 1966 and to recognise the people who make Manutan what it is every day: our employees, customers, partners and suppliers 🙌 Because behind 60 years of growth, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit lies, above all, a human adventure built together, year after year. A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped make this anniversary such a success 💙 60 years of history. One collective energy that continues to move us forward, together. 🚀

Jean-Pierre Guichard: "Xavier, so… when are we going to reach €2 billion?" 👀 Xavier Guichard: "We're working on it." 😄   A father-and-son exchange that made us smile… and perfectly captures the Manutan spirit: thinking long term, moving forward step by step, and continuously building toward the future.   🎙️ In the third and final episode of our special 60th anniversary podcast, Jean-Pierre Guichard, Xavier Guichard and Pierre-Olivier Brial share their vision for the future: a company that continues to innovate, support its customers, and grow alongside its colleagues, suppliers and partners.   Artificial intelligence, changing professions, the environmental transition… these are just some of the challenges ahead. And one belief remains at the heart of everything we do: the best solutions are built together.   🎧 Episode 3 is available here 👇 Pierre-Olivier Brial - Alexis Clarke - Philippe Mallard - Nisrene H. - Caroline Haquet - Armelle Lavoisy - Fabienne Ménard - Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit - Philippine HUGUET - Tina Behanzin - ELSA D'ANDREA - AirZen Radio - Podcast.fr

🌍 Is Europe your playing field? At Manutan, collaborating across Europe is part of our day-to-day.  Whether you're looking to grow your skills, expand your network or take on new challenges, you'll find opportunities to thrive in an international environment where teamwork drives success. In practice, this means: 🤝 Working on projects with colleagues from across Europe 💡 Sharing expertise and best practices between teams 🌍 Opportunities to develop in an international and multicultural environment 📈 A richer experience through the diversity of roles, markets and perspectives By connecting talent across Europe, we give everyone the opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact beyond borders.