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EPSA Group Expands Its Portfolio with GIS International Acquisition

On March 3, 2025, EPSA Group, a renowned French firm specializing in performance optimization, finalized its acquisition of GIS International, a notable Dutch company that focuses on Class C procurement cost optimization. This strategic merger is expected to broaden the capabilities of EPSA Group’s procurement optimization services, particularly in Integrated Supply Programs (ISP), which represents a significant value proposition from GIS International.

Founded by Marc Benmeridja in 1997, GIS International has cultivated a robust reputation in the international marketplace. The company has established a significant presence among multinational enterprises by developing expertise in managing Class C procurement activities. Their operations often encompass a comprehensive approach to supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution through production. Clients have benefitted from GIS International’s unique operational strategy, typically spanning 2 to 5 years, which is designed to help decrease their overall costs while maintaining a focus on product quality, purchasing volumes, supplier profiles, delivery timelines, and supply chains.

EPSA Group aims to leverage GIS International's insights and expertise in its suite of strategic and operational procurement optimization services. Moreover, this acquisition enhances EPSA's capacity to cater to the evolving needs of its clientele, especially in the industrial sector. With GIS’s integration into EPSA's offerings, companies will receive enhanced operational support aimed at streamlining processes and harmonizing budgets by eliminating hidden costs.

Currently headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, GIS International employs around 140 personnel, achieving impressive revenue of €100 million in 2024. The acquisition, supported by KPMG for financial matters and Lexence for legal considerations, aligns with EPSA's strategic directive to bolster its procurement service offerings.

Matthieu Gufflet, President and founder of EPSA Group, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, noting, "In the past two months, we have reinforced our procurement offerings with three strategic acquisitions. As operational efficiency has been our focus since our inception in 2001, we are pleased to welcome GIS International into our group. Their integrated approach enhances our marketplace presence and complements our international procurement optimization services."

Marc Benmeridja, founder and executive of GIS International, echoed the sentiment saying, "Our integration into EPSA Group heralds a new collaboration. The synergies between our capabilities will enable us to enhance our expertise and drive maximum impact for our employees, clients, suppliers, and all stakeholders involved. We are thrilled to join this remarkable family."

With this acquisition, EPSA Group continues to assert its position as a leading specialist in performance across Europe, recognized for its technical expertise and broad business experience. The firm focuses on optimizing financial, operational, and sustainability outcomes for its clients. Their solution platform emphasizes procurement performance, innovation financing, energy transition, and environmental initiatives. EPSA operates in over 40 countries with a dedicated workforce of nearly 3,200 employees, including 1,100 in France, positioning itself as a pivotal international partner in the realm of business performance optimization. For more information, visit their website at EPSA Group.

About GIS International

GIS International, or Global Integrated Supply, specializes in outsourced supply chain management for Class C products, both direct and indirect MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations). The core value of their service lies in the total cost savings achieved through process efficiency and lower product prices, capitalizing on procurement processes across various facilities. Their business model is designed for companies with a global presence and a centralized or corporate procurement strategy, ensuring committed savings derived from managing the entire supply chain flow for Class C products, both internally and externally. For more insights, visit GIS International.