GACHES CHIMIE GROUP

Our mission:

To bring, facilitate and make accepted solutions and products derived from chemistry

Group Presentation

Foundation and transmission

Founded in 1948 by Louis Gaches, a trained chemist, who, thanks to the Marshall Plan, began manufacturing paint thinner and GaroFer (bodywork filler). He passed the business on to his son, Pierre Gaches, who has been running the company since 1992. The group is now led by the third generation. Its family-owned shareholding structure (100%) ensures the group’s independence and enables swift decision-making.

Diversification of activities

Thanks to the diversity of expertise and markets that Gaches Chimie addresses, the risks of dependence linked to one business sector are minimised. Today, the company boasts 12 product specialisms across multiple markets.

Internationalisation

Present in Morocco, Tunisia and Spain, Gaches Chimie is expanding its reach through its Dutch, Mexican and soon-to-be Indian subsidiaries. The group is keen to follow its key clients in their internationalisation projects.

David versus Goliath - The fight for fair competition

Since 2002, the company has taken action to counter a cartel of most chemical distributors. The result: 3 leniency procedures and a fine of €79 million for the benefit of the state. Pierre Gaches also took action against BRENNTAG's dominant position (convicted to €30 million for obstruction of justice) and prevented a merger between UNIVAR and QUARON, who were then the 2nd and 3rd largest players in the commodities market. Consequently, Gaches Chimie advocates a culture of fair competition and respect for fundamental regulations.

OUR BRANCHES

Aviocom B.V.

Spectrum Aerospace GmbH

La Gloriette

Gaches Chimie Iberica

Copla

Expiris

Competitive advantages

SDS MANAGEMENT

All SDS data is centralised, simplified and standardised on the E-Chemicals platform. With just a few clicks, perform an analysis of the contained substances, CLP classification, UN code, ICPE threshold, PPE and download a simplified version of the SDS.
Alert emails are sent with each new FDS version. You will be able to analyse the impact of new versions at a glance thanks to our summary analysis of the impacts of changes between FDS versions.
The SDS, TDS and other product information documents are archived on the platform to streamline procedures and facilitate audits.

Obsolescence monitoring

E-Chemicals classifies each product according to its obsolescence status and communicate the Last order date (LBO) and the Date of expiry When they are known.

Afin to anticipate the risk of stopping On a product, we send you email alerts for every status change.

Some products may be subject to advanced obsolescence risk monitoring for which substitute products will be proposed.

Regulatory watch

E-Chemicals complies with numerous regulations:

REACH,
Export Control,
RoHS,
POP,
PIC,
VLE,
ICPE,
PFAS

You will be able to analyse the’impact of these regulations on your product catalogue And to facilitate your regulatory watch, alert emails will be sent to you.

To find out more about our commitments and CSR initiatives, Click here.