Our Heritage

With over 75 years of operations in Africa, Solevo has already contributed to important chapters in the story of the continent’s growth. Today, Solevo’s footprint spans 8 capillary networks in West and Central Africa, with our team of 80+ technical and application experts distributing more than 1000 products.

Over 100 years of history:

  • Established in 1918, Solevo has a deep heritage spanning more than 100 years.
  • Our well-known and trusted quality brand, “La Cigogne” or “The Stork”, first registered in 1918, is synonymous with reliability and quality.
  • Acquired by Helios Investment Partners and Temasek in 2017 from Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC).
  • Acquired by a consortium led by Development Partners International (DPI) in 2023.
  • Acquired by a consortium led by Development Partners International (DPI) in 2023.
1918
Founded
Foundation & Rebranding

Foundation of SCPA, Société Commerciale des Potasses Alsace 

Registration of Rebranding to “La Cigogne” brand

1946
Expanding
Madagascar

Opening of Solevo Madagascar

1948
Expanding
Ivory Coast

Opening of Solevo Ivory Coast

1950
Expanding
Cameroon

Opening of Solevo Cameroon

1997
Expanding
Burkina Faso

Opening of Solevo Burkina Faso

2000
Expanding
Mali

Opening of Solevo Mali

2003
Expanding
Senegal

Opening of Solevo Senegal

2009
Expanding
Angola

Opening of Solevo Angola

2022
Expanding
Ghana

Acquisition and rebranding to Solevo Ghana

2023
April
Acquisition by DPI

Acquired by a consortium led by Development Partners International (DPI) in 2023.