Sopano

Leading player in the design and manufacturing of self-adhesive labels for the food industry

Investment year

2025

Status

Active

Investment strategy

FrenchFood Positive Impact

Location

Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf (76)

Founded in 1963, SOPANO has experienced strong growth since its acquisition in 2020 by Laurent Charbonneau, who has been leading the company since 2003, as part of a successful first LBO with the NCI fund. In five years, the group has increased its revenue from €20m to €35m, combining strong organic growth with external growth operations.

Offer

The group now relies on two complementary industrial sites: the historic site in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf (Seine-Maritime) and that of JPC (acquired in 2022) in Carvin (Pas-de-Calais). Thanks to a modern and versatile machine fleet (flexographic, digital, and hybrid printing), SOPANO is able to meet the needs of a varied clientele – SMEs, large industrial groups, mass retailers – for both small and large production runs.

Website

www.sopano.fr/

Testimonial

We are delighted by the trust that FrenchFood Capital has shown in supporting us in this ambitious development strategy. Their knowledge of our environment and clients, as well as their commitment to well-structured, mid-sized industrial companies, makes FrenchFood Capital a reliable and highly motivating partner to help us achieve our growth.

Laurent Charbonneau President of Sopano