MPH Energie continues its development plan with the acquisition of Gazdetect

Founded in 2008 by Didier Collin and based in the Ile-de-France region, Gazdetect specializes in the distribution and maintenance of gas detectors and category 3 personal protective equipment (PPE) in France and abroad. Over the years, Gazdetect has established itself as a first-tier partner for a wide and diverse customer base operating in critical sectors and infrastructures such as refueling stations, boiler rooms, warehouses, and factories.

The merger with MPH Energie will significantly strengthen the Group’s expertise in managing gas handling risks and infrastructure safety. With Gazdetect, MPH Energie enhances its service hub dedicated to the distribution of decarbonized energies, offering clients a one-stop shop to accelerate their energy transition in both mobility and industrial sectors.

This transaction marks an important milestone in MPH Énergie’s development strategy, representing the Group’s second strategic acquisition in 2024, following the integration of FPS in May.

"The rapid deployment of new energies (biogas, hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, etc.) for mobility and industry is expected to generate strong demand from our clients to ensure the safety of their facilities and the operators working on them. With 15 years of experience in gas detection and over 2,500 clients, Gazdetect is the ideal partner to help drive the Group’s growth strategy. There are significant synergies, and the gas detection and analysis solutions will integrate with and enhance our existing compression, pressure regulation, storage, and energy distribution systems. This acquisition will secure Gazdetect’s future and provide new development opportunities. MPH Energie will leverage the technical expertise of the teams and apply it across the entire Group."

Jean-Luc Bonnet, President of MPH Energie

"I am very pleased with this transaction, which will secure Gazdetect’s future and open up new development opportunities. The MPH Energie Group will be able to showcase our teams’ technical expertise and apply it across the organization."

Didier Collin, President of Gazdetect

"This second external growth transaction since our investment in 2021 further strengthens the ambitious development plan of the MPH Group. The solutions and products offered by Gazdetect will allow the Group to enhance its offering, particularly in the area of safety. As a key player in the energy transition, MPH Energie continues to reinforce its presence in the transport and industrial sectors."

Brice Lionnet, President of Isatis Capital

Companies

• MPH Energie | Jean-Luc Bonnet
• Gazdetect | Didier Collin

Investor

• Isatis Capital | Brice Lionnet, Séverin Lefaure

Buyer Advisors

• M&A Advisor | Linkers : Philippe Delecourt, Arnaud Marchandier
• Legal Advisor | Taylor Wessing : Laurence Lapeyre, Dalila Mabrouki-Jacques, Guillaume Monnier
• Financial Advisor | Nexia S&A : Hervé Teran

Seller Advisors

M&A Advisor | Crowe RSA : Anne-Sophie Bastard de Crisnay, Benjamin Besson

Legal Advisor | Philippe Guegan

Founded in 2005, MPH Energie is a French engineering group and a key player in the energy transition. The Group provides solutions and services for the measurement, transfer, and distribution of energy. It serves the energy distribution sectors in the fields of mobility, industry, and the environment, particularly through the construction and maintenance of multi-energy stations.

MPH Energie offers a comprehensive range of solutions for all types of fuels: biofuels, CNG, biogas, and hydrogen. The Group’s development is built on strong and long-lasting partnerships with leading manufacturers in their respective sectors. With six subsidiaries, MPH Energie operates throughout France, delivering a high level of service and maintaining close relationships with its clients.

Isatis Capital is an independent asset management company that has been investing in equity for over 20 years alongside ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of their SMEs. As a long-term investor, Isatis Capital takes either minority or majority stakes and brings its expertise to support business development.

A signatory of the UN Global Compact, the International Climate Initiative (iCi), and a member of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Isatis Capital is committed to ESG principles, both in its operations and its investment activities.

The firm manages €480 million in assets across several funds dedicated to institutional clients, or distributed through private banks and wealth management advisors.