Gomme Service merges with Point S

Gomme & Service, the leading retail network in Italy has joined Point S, the largest independent global network, effective 1 July 2018. The agreement has been structured as a mutual ownership stake between Gomme Service and Point S Italia.

As a result, the combined Gomme & Service and Point S adds up to more than 480 points of sale in Italy. According to the two companies, the unification of the networks aims at creating a “complete and competitive offer of services for final consumers and operators…”.

Guy-Olivier Ducamp, director of Point S Western Europe, commented: “In a context of consolidation of Italian distribution, the venture between our two companies naturally emerged to support our independent members and optimize the competitiveness and quality of service offered to our retail and fleet customers in Italy”.

Sergio Santolini, CEO of Gomme & Service, added: “we share the same entrepreneurial values and culture that Point S has developed in Italy and in the world. We are very pleased to put together the strengths of our networks, joining such a recognized worldwide corporation as Point S. We have the same ambition, determination and enthusiasm to represent together the largest retail network in Italy”.