Exclusive reciprocal distribution agreement with GROUPE MARCK
GROUPE MARCK is a French manufacturing group that designs and sells uniform, equipment and service solutions to public authorities and companies in France and worldwide. With 946 employees and 6 production sites in France, Groupe Marck achieved €110 million in sales in 2016.
In particular, the agreement covers the marketing of the HERCULES 5 UF drone developed by DRONE VOLT. The HERCULES 5 UF (Unlimited Flight) is designed for the surveillance of spaces and events where safety is paramount. As an authentic standalone surveillance station, the HERCULES 5 UF is a wired UAV whose flight in stationary mode 24 hours a day ensures continuous, safe aerial surveillance through its external high-voltage cable. The HERCULES 5 UF is manufactured in the DRONE VOLT FACTORY workshops in the Paris region.
Business opportunities in France and Africa
Building on an existing commercial relationship over the year 2017 with GROUPE MARCK, this agreement opens up new growth territories for DRONE VOLT in France and Africa. Indeed, GROUPE MARCK is now a reference player in the equipping of regional security forces (Municipal Polices, traffic wardens, wildlife rangers) in France with its SENTINEL entity but is also very active in more than thirty countries in Africa with SOFEXI, a subsidiary specialising in the equipping of defence and security forces internationally.
The two partners have committed themselves to a multi-year contract. True to its strategy of providing global solutions with high added value, DRONE VOLT will supply UAVs as well as training services for remote pilots (DRONE VOLT ACADEMY) and maintenance.
About DRONE VOLT
Created in 2011, DRONE VOLT, established in France, Benelux, Canada, Denmark, the United States and Switzerland, is a company specialised in the design, manufacture and marketing of civil UAVs for professional use. As a global partner, it offers its customers turnkey business solutions including various services and flight training.
The young innovative company, which achieved a turnover of 6.8 million euros in 2016 (+90%), is the leader in audiovisual UAVs. It also provides public authorities and industrialists with what is required to perform aerial shots. The company’s customers include FRANCE TELEVISIONS, TF1, the Gendarmerie des Transports Aériens (GTA), POINT.P, etc. DRONE VOLT has been qualified as an “Innovative Company” by Bpifrance.
For further information, see www.dronevolt.com
About GROUPE MARCK
Since 1850, GROUPE MARCK has been a French manufacturing group that designs and sells uniform, equipment and service solutions to public authorities and private companies in France and worldwide.
Sentinel, a subsidiary of GROUPE MARCK, is the leading company in France in the marketing of protective clothing and equipment for regional security forces.
Sofexi, a subsidiary of GROUPE MARCK, meets the needs of public authorities and international defence and security forces. The company is authorised to sell and export materials subject to license.
For further information, see www.groupemarck.com