Facilitating access to local products with “Le Casier Français”
An innovative French player
"Le Casier Français" is establishing itself as a leader in the designing and manufacturing of connected lockers. These modern solutions go beyond vending machines selling food products; they also cover the picking up and dropping off of parcels, the distribution of meal trays, etc. Thanks to these machines, whether dry, chilled or frozen, consumers can benefit from continuous access to local products 2
Testimony of Manuel Moutier, CEO "Le Casier Français"
Manuel Moutier, CEO Le Casier Français
“There are nearly 17,000 towns and villages in France today that no longer have any food shops. They need to be revitalised.
LE CASIER FRANÇAIS is a company that designs, manufactures and sells connected lockers.
Dry, refrigerated or frozen lockers, that enable local producers and artisans to sell their products locally, with minimal inconvenience to the consumer who has access to this local food supply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a company that is resolutely Made in France. SG has entrusted us with the financing of the company's development.
The SG advisor played a pivotal role. He put us in touch with various experts, whether in terms of CSR or private equity. In this industrialisation drive, we have invested in a machine that improves precision and efficiency on the insulation part of our lockers. At the same time, we have developed a range of frozen lockers that will enable local producers who make, for example, ice cream on a farm to sell their products directly from their lockers.
And strong international momentum, with a branch opening in Canada in the coming weeks.
With its growth and innovations, LE CASIER FRANÇAIS has a bright future ahead of it, and SG is one of our key partners in this development.”
Customised support from SG
Manuel Moutier, CEO of this Lille-based company, stresses the importance of the support he has received from SG, the Societe Generale group’s French retail banking arm, in developing his business. Thanks to the SG Entrepreneurs scheme*, the company enjoys 360° support from the Regional Business Centre and local experts. This support includes specialised advice, notably with regard to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), private equity and international development.
“SG has put its trust in us for the financing of the firm’s development”, says Manuel Moutier. This close relationship has enabled him to carry out investments pivotal to improving his business.
A promising vision for the future
93% ‘Made in France’, these lockers offer an innovative and customised design, providing a response to numerous day-to-day uses. It encourages short supply chains and ensures immediate availability, therefore perfectly adapting to consumers’ expectations.
“Le Casier Français” is not limiting itself to local needs; the company is also seeking to conquer new markets overseas.
Testimony reflecting satisfaction
We invite you to watch the testimony of Manuel Moutier, SG CREDIT DU NORD client. His experience perfectly illustrates SG’s commitment to accompanying its clients with their projects and fostering close and long-term relationships of trust.
* The SG Entrepreneurs scheme allows business bosses to be supported at key times in their company’s development and the transfer of their business and their assets (in French only)