Luçon, France – Turnover €40m October 2011 – MBO – Majority stake

Founded in 1948, Marchegay is a major player in the design, construction and installation of glass buildings, in particular production greenhouses dedicated to agriculture, local authorities or public research centers, and garden centres with a leading position in France.

Capitalizing on its know-how, the company has diversified its activities in the photovoltaic sector by developing, manufacturing and installing mounting systems for photovoltaic roofing installations for residential, industrial, agricultural or commercial buildings.

Located in Luçon, South-West of France, the company has carried out projects in more than 30 countries and its turnover in 2011 is €40m.

The managers wished to partner with Argos Soditic to be accompanied in the future development of the company. The strategy planned together is based on the reinforcement of the company’s position as a leader in the greenhouse and garden centre market in France, the pursuit of its international development, in particular in Asia and the acceleration of the growth in the photovoltaic sector.

Back to portfolio