Fine of €43,000 imposed on TRIGO France (SIRET number: 799 687 454 00022)
On 17 February 2023, the French Competition Authority imposed a fine of €43,000 on TRIGO France, a company specializing in the sale and installation of charging stations for electric vehicles, for engaging in anti-competitive practices.
The investigation conducted by the Autorité de la concurrence revealed that TRIGO France had implemented a series of practices aimed at hindering the development of competition in the market for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles in France. These practices included:
- Refusal to sell to competitors: TRIGO France refused to sell charging stations to certain competitors, making it difficult for them to enter or remain in the market.
- Exclusive supply agreements: TRIGO France entered into exclusive supply agreements with certain installers, preventing them from selling charging stations from competing manufacturers.
- Predatory pricing: TRIGO France engaged in predatory pricing practices, offering charging stations at prices below cost with the aim of eliminating competition.
These practices had the effect of restricting competition in the market for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles in France, harming consumers by limiting their choice and driving up prices.
In light of these findings, the Autorité de la concurrence imposed a fine of €43,000 on TRIGO France for engaging in anti-competitive practices. The Authority also ordered TRIGO France to cease and desist from these practices and to take steps to prevent their recurrence.
The decision of the Autorité de la concurrence sends a strong message that anti-competitive practices will not be tolerated in the French market. It is a reminder that companies must comply with competition law and that the Authority will take action to protect competition and consumers.
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