Gilac : What equipment plastic forthe hygiene and the safety food?

Gilac is a French manufacturer of professional plastic equipment for environments where hygiene is non-negotiable. Bins, crates, trolleys, jugs, buckets and accessories in PP and PEHD meet food contact requirements and HACCP protocols. Trusted by food processing plants, central production kitchens and cold-chain logistics, Gilac also supplies quality control and R&D laboratories that demand traceability, robustness and easy cleanability. Its local manufacturing and the long service life of its products make it a reliable partner for sample flows and pilot-scale production.

A leading French manufacturer, sustainable by nature

A historic French brand, Gilac has, over the decades, become a specialist in professional plastics for catering, the food industry and logistics. Its purpose remains the same: to design and manufacture in France simple, durable and safe solutions, built to withstand the pace of intensive use. The company continually refines its moulds and material formulations to balance rigidity, ergonomics and ease of cleaning, favouring rounded geometries and smooth surfaces. With hygiene standards and HACCP principles now widely adopted, it has developed colour-coding and accessories that make organisation easier and help prevent cross-contamination. Local manufacturing, short supply chains and long service life form its foundation.

Expertise and areas of specialisation

Its core expertise: injection moulding of PP and HDPE for food-grade applications, validated for food contact in line with European regulations. Gilac bins, crates and trolleys stand out with reinforced bases, rigid walls, ergonomic handles and tight-fitting lids. Stackable and often nestable, they streamline storage and internal logistics, from the goods-in dock to quality control areas.

For laboratory teams and pilot production, these containers deliver real, everyday value: secure sample transport, area segregation via colour coding, drainage with perforated versions, cold-room storage, and intensive cleaning in rack washers. Jugs, measuring cups and graduated buckets make dosing and sampling straightforward under real-world conditions, while remaining easy to clean.

On compliance, Gilac focuses on traceability and regulatory peace of mind: virgin materials approved for food contact, batch traceability, and technical data sheets detailing compatibilities and recommended use. Single-material designs enhance end-of-life recyclability and reduce material mixing.

Finally, operational customisation makes the difference: marking (text, logo, barcodes), numbering, and colour choices to segment lines, areas or allergens. The result: clearer flows, fewer errors, and equipment built to last. At Dutscher, these strengths translate into robust handling and storage solutions, engineered for hygiene and process repeatability.

Gilac products distributed by Dutscher

Frequently asked questions about Gilac

Where are Gilac products manufactured?
In France. The brand designs and moulds its equipment domestically to ensure quality, supply responsiveness and control over food contact compliance.

Are the products compliant for food contact and HACCP?
Yes. The PP/PEHD materials used are suitable for food contact. Colour options support HACCP plans and help reduce cross-contamination risks.

Do they withstand cold and intensive washing?
The bins are designed for cold environments and intensive washing. Depending on the item, limits of use apply; see the Dutscher datasheet for compatibility (detergents, temperatures, tunnel washer).

Are they suitable for laboratories and quality control?
Yes. Sample transport, colour-coded sorting, cold-room storage, draining, dosing with graduated jugs… Smooth surfaces and radiused corners make cleaning easier.

Can the containers be customised?
Text/logo marking, numbering, barcodes, colour choices… Customisation strengthens traceability and reduces errors across lines, areas, allergens or sample families.

What is Gilac’s CSR commitment?
Priority is given to long service life, local manufacturing and recyclable single-material designs. Dutscher can advise on end-of-life solutions and take-back schemes close to your sites.