Exacompta Clairefontaine S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →Exacompta Clairefontaine is a French manufacturer of paper products, stationery, and office supplies founded in 1858. Operating through dual Paper and Processing segments, the company produces and markets printing papers, diaries, notebooks, filing systems, and leisure products primarily under brands including Exacompta, Clairefontaine, Quo Vadis, and Rhodia. The company generates approximately €802 million in annual revenue with operations concentrated in France (51%) and broader Europe (45%).
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company maintains a vertically integrated model spanning both paper manufacturing and processing of paper-based products, enabling cost control and product differentiation. Family-owned via Établissements Charles Nusse (80.5% stake), Exacompta benefits from long-term strategic stability and conservative financial management. However, the business faces headwinds from declining paper demand and exposure to European CO₂ reduction targets (55% reduction by 2030), limiting its competitive positioning in a structurally declining industry.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Exacompta competes in the European paper and stationery market against larger multinational players and regional specialists. Key competitors include other European paper manufacturers and office supply distributors, though the company's vertically integrated model and heritage brands (Clairefontaine, Exacompta) provide differentiation. The market is characterized by consolidation pressures and structural decline in traditional paper use.
Industry Context
Exacompta Clairefontaine S.A. operates in Office Supplies & Paper Products Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1858 · Headquarters: Etival-Clairefontaine, France · Revenue: €802.45M (2025) · Market cap: €191.2M (September 2025)