Groupe Petit Forestier*

Groupe Petit Forestier is the European leader in refrigeration rental, including vehicles, display units and containers.

* Sofina is represented in the decision-making bodies of the company.

Sector

Other

Shareholding percentage

34%

Sales on 31/12/2023

EUR 1,075 m

Employees

5,600

Vehicles

80,000

Sites in France and Europe

300

Established in 1907 by the Forestier family, Groupe Petit Forestier is the European leader in refrigeration rentals with over 20,000 customers and a fleet of over 80,000 vehicles.

Groupe Petit Forestier is strongly committed to developing its know-how almost exclusively in the refrigeration business, and its current portfolio of products covers the rental of vehicles, display units and containers. The group aims to further expand its leadership in refrigeration asset rental, notably by strengthening its international network (both organically and through acquisitions) and by accelerating the fleet transition towards new energies. The acquisition of SV Noleggio in Italy was a new milestone in the development of Groupe Petit Forestier.

Investment history


France | 2007

In 2007, Sofina acquired a 19.9% stake in Groupe Petit Forestier, the holding company controlling entirely its affiliate companies. The Forestier family still holds the majority of the capital of the holding company.

In 2023, Sofina disposed a portion of its stake to the Forestier family and retains 34% in the company.

Sofina is represented with two directors seats on the supervisory committee.