EuroCave (equipment and services)
Date of initial investment: 1997 (LBO)
Qualis’ stake: 100% at end-January 2006
| En millions d’euros | 31-12-2005 | 31-12-2006 | 31-12-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 27.2 | 32.9 | 33.0 |
| EBITA | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Net profit |
2.1 |
2.6 | 2.3 |
| Net debt | 8.1 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
Market position
EuroCave is the world’s leading distributor of solutions for storing and serving wine: Products include wine cabinets, storage systems, wine cellar conditioners and wine-by-the-glass systems for professionals. These products are distributed exclusively under the EuroCave and Around Wine brands by a network of specialists in more than 70 countries spanning 5 continents.
EuroCave products are used to store more than 60 million bottles of wine worldwide. The company has a range of exclusive products, along with innovative techniques based on wine bottle geometry and strong expertise in the thermodynamic and humidity requirements of wine cellars.
EuroCave also distributes wine cellars under the Transtherm and Artevino brands via large-scale specialist retailers.
Current position and outlook
EuroCave’s development now involves creating new products that enable it to consolidate its leading position in high-end wine cabinets. A new range of cellars has been in stores since late 2005. In addition to EuroCave’s long-standing and acknowledged qualities (attractive appearance, practicality of the shelf system, production quality, finish etc.), these products feature technological advances such as humidity management and increased security. Among the last innovations are the Sowine system which prevents the wine from oxydation up to 10 days after the bottle has been opened, and NeoFresh (R), the "positive coolness" system.
EUROCAVE
24, Rue Francis de Pressensé
F 69628 Villeurbanne Cedex
Manager : Paul RIVIER
Tel : + 33 (0)4 72 43 39 00
Website : www.eurocave.com