GIFEC is a crossroads where the main players in industrial supply meet. Our role is to be a facilitator developing partnerships capable of responding to the challenges of a dynamic and constantly evolving market.
Our association is a unique ecosystem bringing together the main European industrial manufacturers, local and national distribution networks, students and institutional players. Together we are building a solid network, based on exchange, sharing of know-how and the search for innovative solutions.
In an economic context where agility and cooperation have become imperative, our association positions itself as a key player. It supports its members to meet the challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. Together we are working for a more efficient, connected and sustainable European industry.
Gifec, Interprofessional Group of Manufacturers for the Study of Marketing, is a 1901 law association, created in 1972, which brings together 47 members, SMEs and large international groups, all having manufacturing units in Europe.
These companies design, manufacture and market industrial products for multiple markets: automotive, aeronautics, railway, agri-food, civil and military equipment, shipyards, chemicals and petrochemicals, other industries but also construction, craftsmen, DIY, etc.
They sell either through professional distributors or direct sales.
Members undertake to strictly respect the rules of competition law through a code of conduct.
Gifec collaborates with the XERFI Research Institute to create economic reports that are effective and representative of the market in which our members operate.
The objective for GIFEC? Provide a clear and precise vision of the market.
For this, XERFI carries out each month:
GIFEC runs a think tank around its members, the topics covered concern the evolution of the industrial market, marketing methods, analysis of the needs and purchasing behavior of user customers, etc.
GIFEC organizes various events to bring together its members and strengthen its ecosystem. These events play a crucial role in the development of the industry in France by promoting exchanges, collaborations and business opportunities.
Some examples of events that GIFEC organizes:
