About us
Steady growth
Since 1978, Jacques and Marie-Paule FÉTIS have grown their company in line with changes in the sector. After our beginnings as a local distributor of engines, today FÉTIS Group is an international supplier of systems used throughout the life cycle of machines in three sectors: mobility, energy and industry.
Steady growth
Secodi, the first company of Fétis Group, is located along the Loire River in Nantes, France, and its growth has been closely tied to the Loire for more than 40 years.
Jacques and Marie-Paule FÉTIS, founders of Secodi, started their business selling and repairing Perkins diesel engines. The Bateaux de l’Erdre river cruisers and various small fishing boats were among their first customers. Today FÉTIS Group has expanded into new areas, with a view to promoting the energy transition by decarbonizing machines.
PROMOTING THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Family Mindset
Family Mindset
While we have grown exponentially in France and internationally, FÉTIS Group has nevertheless kept our family mindset.
Damien FÉTIS, President, Évrard FÉTIS, Vice-President and Sébastien VERRON, CFO and General Secretary, remain approachable, decision-making is direct, and the hierarchical structure is clear and simple.
Production
Supporting
Our companies leverage their expertise and synergy to support our customers in their energy transition by delivering clean, smart solutions.
An international presence
Today, thanks to our international presence in the 8 countries where we operate (France, Finland, Estonia, Turkey, Spain, Mauritius, Canada, Germany), FÉTIS Group is recognized as a leading industrial equipment manufacturer and systems integrator working to decarbonize mobility (off-road, on-road and marine) and industry.
Our Vision
“We are an independent, international family-owned business, offering innovative solutions and services for the energy transition in the mobility and industrial sectors.”
Our Values
We are excited about growing our Group and our opportunities for expansion. Entrepreneurship is our way of life. This is reflected in our ability to innovate, to reinvent ourselves and to take charge of our future to better serve our customers.
We work to benefit the Group, our Employees and our Customers by building long-term, rewarding partnerships driven by our sense of social responsibility.
We have built and consolidated our reputation as a family-owned group thanks to the transparency and ethics of each one of us. Our words are followed by actions, and we achieve what we promise.
Our mission
We are committed to responsible and sustainable development.
We work with our customers to design, produce and integrate innovative systems to decarbonize mobility (On-road, Off-road and Marine) and industry.
We optimize the operating costs of our customers’ machines throughout their life cycle by offering multi-technical services.
Our History
1978
Founding of Secodi
Jacques and Marie-Paul Fétis established Secodi in Nantes, France, marking the beginning of what would become the Fétis Group. Initially focused on distributing diesel engines for agriculture, marine, and power generation, the company quickly built a reputation for technical expertise and customer service. Though it started serving only western France, strong client relationships fueled rapid expansion, soon covering the entire country.
1991
Expanding into Complementary Technologies
Recognizing opportunities beyond diesel engines, the Fétis family extended their business into hydraulics and instrumentation, natural complements to their core offering. These additions strengthened customer relationships and deepened the group’s technical expertise. This strategy of expanding into adjacent technologies has remained central to the group’s philosophy, ensuring continued innovation and value for clients.
2004
A New Era of Research & Development
After a successful early career in cybersecurity, Damien Fétis, son of the founders, returned to the company with a vision for innovation. Under his leadership, the group established a dedicated R&D center, marking a major step forward. This new capability enabled the company to move beyond distribution, offering advanced control systems, software solutions, and hydraulic integration services to off-highway OEMs.
2012
International expansion strategy
The Fétis Group launched its international expansion with an initial move into Finland. This first step was part of a structured strategy to expand beyond France, access new growth markets, and reduce dependence on a single geography. Internationalisation was viewed as a long-term lever to strengthen resilience and support sustainable group-wide development
2017
A New Generation Takes the Helm
With the founders passing leadership to the next generation, the group entered a new phase of governance. Damien Fétis was joined by his brother Evrard and financial executive Sébastien Verron to form a new board. Their mission was clear: to build on the company’s strong foundation while steering it toward future growth and transformation.
2022
A New Name, A Bold New Vision
To reflect its growing ambitions and unify its businesses, the group rebranded as The Fétis Group. This change reinforced the synergies between its companies and positioned the group for the next stage of growth. At the same time, the company launched its CAP 2030 strategy, an ambitious plan to lead the way in decarbonization across its industries, setting a clear direction for the future.
2024
North America: A Strategic Entry
The group took its first steps in North America with the opening of a new facility to manufacture cable harnesses for off-highway and specialty vehicles. Leveraging its deep expertise in this domain, the group identified wiring harnesses as a critical entry point, an essential component for every OEM. This expansion marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to the North American market.
Our Governance
Damien FÉTIS
President
“My mission is to define the Group’s medium/long-term strategic vision and to set the direction for the companies that make up the Group.”
Evrard FÉTIS
Vice-President & Corporate Chief Operating Officer
“My mission is to implement the Group’s strategy day to day for optimized operational efficiency and to support its transformation.”
Sébastien VERRON
Chief Financial Officer - General Secretary
“I am in charge of financial and legal risk management, our financial and legal intelligence, and I represent the Company with banks and institutions.”