Mutares' portfolio company was owned by the Ganter Group until today.
The Malvaux group confirms its position in the French layout sector
In 2021, the Malvaux group is opening up new opportunities and diversifying its activities by taking a seat on board the new series of Chantiers de l'Atlantique World Class on architectural lots and shop fittings. “This first project, successfully carried out, has reinforced our ambition to create a service dedicated to naval fitting out within our houses. »
For more than 8 years, Ganter France has been building a long-term relationship with its main client: Les Chantiers de l'Atlantique, a shipyard in St Nazaire (44), one of the world leaders in the markets for highly complex cruise ships and offshore installations. "We are delighted with the acquisition of Ganter France, a company acclaimed by the largest shipowners, with extensive and recognized know-how which will allow the Malvaux group to further develop its shipbuilding activity" confides Philippe Denavit.
The family business Malvaux Origin, manufacturer of decorative panels and technical plywood, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2019, has undeniably become a leading group in the world of wood fittings. Philippe Denavit, who took over the company in 2006, led at a run to increased diversification in the field of layout. “We wanted to put together the most complete offer on the market and address the various layout players who are sensitive to French know-how in a global way. By combining our skills with those of Ganter France, we are consolidating our position as the French leader in prestigious interior fittings”.
Ganter France, renamed Malvaux Naval, an independent company of the Malvaux group, will continue its activity on its site in St Nazaire while retaining its current management.
A group committed to French manufacturing
Aiming to preserve and promote French know-how, the Malvaux group makes it possible to integrate an experienced team of 12 employees into the workforce and to perpetuate the technical skills to carry out interior fitting projects for ships. high-tech cruise. By joining its skills to those of Malvaux Naval, the Malvaux group continues its conquest of the naval market by proudly implementing its made in France layout in ships.
The Malvaux group, facts and figures
With a turnover of 120 million euros, the Malvaux group employs 450 passionate employees spread over five production sites in the West of France and its five logistics sites.
Imagined as a house with six entities recognized and specialized in their sectors of activity: Sylvaco and Malvaux Origin, for the manufacture and distribution of solid wood, panels and derivatives, Malvaux Manufactures for fittings and industrial manufacturing, Malvaux Interior for mid-range and high-end hotel layout projects, James 1840 for the layout of exceptional locations such as hotels, private residences and yachts, and Malvaux Naval for the interior layout of cruise ships.
The Malvaux group has a showroom in Paris located at 42 rue de Bourgogne where their customers come to draw inspiration for their layout projects.