Turnover: 123 million EUR (2023)
Country: France
- Maison Routin has specialized in beverage flavoring for over 130 years.
- Routin is France's second-largest syrup manufacturer and the world's leading exporter, with a presence in over 85 countries.
- There are three ranges: 1883, for foodservice professionals; Fruiss and Oasis Sirop for the general public.
- The Fruiss organic range is 100% natural.
News

Routin syrups, a Savoyard tradition exported beyond the Alps 23/09/2024
- - Founded in 1883 by Philibert Routin.
- - Sales in 2023: 115 million euros.
- - Sales target in 5 years: 220 million euros.
- - Number of employees: 250.
- - International sales: 66%.
- - Sales to rise from 50 million euros in 2019 to 115 million euros in 2024.
- - Sales: 70% in out-of-home networks and 30% in supermarkets.
- - Market share in supermarkets: 3.5% of volumes.
- - Recent acquisitions:
- - Eyguebelle in 2021.
- - Artonic in 2022.
- - Cappuccine in 2023.
- - Launch of syrup licenses in supermarkets: Oasis, Carambar and Ocean Spray.
- - The 1883 brand is present in 84 countries.
- - New products: Production of fruit purees.
- - Opening of the first Drink Design Center in 2022 at La Motte-Servolex (73), with almost 1,200 visitors by 2023.

Routin syrups acquired by Argos Wityu fund 06/09/2024
- Routin, based in La Motte-Servolex, near Chambéry (Savoie), has been producing syrups since 1883.
- Over the past five years, the company has expanded into "ingredients for creative beverages" such as cocktails, notably through several external growth operations. More than 240 employees.
- Sales growth: from €56 million in 2018 to over €115 million in 2023.
- Shift from GMS (off-trade) networks to the on-trade segment (coffee shops, bars, hotels, restaurants).
- Routin already generates almost two-thirds of its business from exports.
- Recent acquisition: Cappuccine, a Californian company specializing in powders for frappés and flavored drinks, contributing to Routin's development in the United States, with nearly 18% of its sales coming from this market.

From the Alps to Los Angeles, the Routin syrup rejuvenation cure 06/08/2024
- - Date Routin founded: 1883
- - Headquarters: La Motte-Servolex, Savoie
- - Number of employees: 250
- - Percentage of sales in France ten years ago: 80%
- - Percentage of export sales today: Two-thirds
- - Number of countries in which Routin is present: 84
- - Five-year sales trend: From 50 million to over 130 million euros
- - Main business sectors: Agri-food, professional syrup market
- - External growth operations in Los Angeles

Creation of a Drink Design Center by Sirops Routin 08/01/2024
- The Routin mixology school opened in September 2022.
- The company has trained 1,200 students there. The company acquired the licenses for Oasis and Carambar syrups in 2018.
- Routin absorbed its competitor Eyguebelle in 2021.
- The company diversified its range with the acquisition of Artonic in 2022 and California-based Cappuccine in 2023.
- The group has 247 employees.
- Routin's current sales total 123 million euros, two-thirds of which are generated internationally.
- In 2018, the company achieved sales of 50 million euros, 20% of which were exported.
- Routin is aiming for sales of close to 200 million euros in 2027, three quarters of which will be international.

Routin syrups shake up the beverage world 08/02/2023
- Routin sales double to €93 million
- Controls 35% of the French domestic market, up 6% to €300 million
- Owned by the Apax fund
- Worldwide syrup sales reach €1 billion by 2022
- Routin offers fruit purées, smoothies and sauces to cafés, bars, restaurants and other food service outlets in over 80 countries
Financial Data
DUNS: 745620278
Legal Name: ROUTIN
Address: 713 RUE DENIS PAPIN ZI DE L ERIER, 73290 LA MOTTE-SERVOLEX
Number of employees: Entre 100 et 199 salariés (2021)
Capital: 740 000 EUR
Financial Data:
Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 66 088 587 | 55 943 994 | 53 517 043 | 56 051 967 | 59 622 935 | 59 012 995 | 55 718 599 | 57 090 681 |
Gross margin (€) | 32 056 840 | 29 040 891 | 26 854 674 | 30 608 202 | 31 665 457 | 28 692 137 | 26 952 014 | 28 425 854 |
EBITDA (€) | 7 017 875 | 5 255 367 | 2 852 264 | 5 911 998 | 5 870 524 | 5 165 550 | 5 163 264 | 4 873 859 |
Operating profit (€) | 5 645 876 | 4 000 249 | 1 488 623 | 4 135 639 | 4 348 876 | 3 237 105 | 3 194 960 | 3 049 703 |
Net profit (€) | 3 992 758 | 2 697 636 | 1 302 223 | 2 915 115 | 3 122 220 | 2 417 008 | 1 933 580 | 1 853 276 |
Turnover growth rate (%) | 18,1 | 4,5 | -4,5 | -6 | 1 | 5,9 | -2,4 | 2,6 |
Ebitda margin rate (%) | 10,6 | 9,4 | 5,3 | 10,5 | 9,8 | 8,8 | 9,3 | 8,5 |
Operating margin rate (%) | 8,5 | 7,2 | 2,8 | 7,4 | 7,3 | 5,5 | 5,7 | 5,3 |
Working Capital (turnover days) | 16,6 | 52,3 | 37,5 | 55 | 18,4 | 36,8 | 9,7 | 29,4 |
Working Capital requirements (turnover days) | 48,1 | 55,7 | 42,7 | 68,2 | 49,5 | 54,7 | 41,7 | 41,1 |
Net margin (%) | 6 | 4,8 | 2,4 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 4,1 | 3,5 | 3,2 |
Added value / Turnover (%) | 23,5 | 24,1 | 21,8 | 27,1 | 25,3 | 23,4 | 24,8 | 22,7 |
Wages and social charges (€) | 8 196 851 | 7 619 049 | 6 956 744 | 7 543 627 | 7 454 672 | 7 373 146 | 7 713 790 | 7 442 727 |
Salaries / Turnover (%) | 12,4 | 13,6 | 13 | 13,5 | 12,5 | 12,5 | 13,8 | 13 |
Company Managers:
Position | First Name | Last Name | Age | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Commissaire aux comptes suppléant | Camille | Mat | 49 |
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