Klubb

What Klubb does

Klubb is a French manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms (MEWPs) headquartered in Ferrières-en-Brie, with production facilities in Arnas and the Seine et Marne region. The company produces approximately 2,200 units per year across three core product lines: van-mounted platforms under 3.5T (working heights 9m–17.30m), chassis truck platforms under 3.5T (10m–28m), and truck-mounted platforms over 3.5T (15m–36m with lateral offsets up to 29m). Klubb self-describes as the number one aerial platform manufacturer in Europe and serves end-customers in telecom, utilities, street lighting, arboriculture/tree care, equipment rental, building maintenance, and CCTV/security through a worldwide distributor network and direct enterprise sales.

The product portfolio includes specialized sub-brands such as the Xtenso 3/4/5 telescopic heavy-truck series, K Series (K20, K21B, K26, K32, K38P, K42P) for van-mounted platforms, ET Series for insulated chassis platforms suitable for live-line electrical work, PT Series on Iveco Daily chassis, and PNT Series articulated boom lifts. Klubb has invested in alternative powertrains, offering 100% electric platforms (K20L, KL21B, KL26 e-Tech) on Renault Master E-Tech and Peugeot E-Expert Electric vehicles, a hydrogen-powered Iveco Daily K32 platform, and the proprietary Green Pack option that allows operation with the vehicle engine switched off. The company holds ISO 14001 (2021) and ISO 45001 (renewed February 2025) certifications and is an IPAF member.

Revenue is generated primarily through new hardware sales, refurbished used-equipment sales (€21k–€52k per unit), 24/7 mobile after-sales maintenance via the Nacelle Assistance and Services subsidiary, spare parts distribution, and operator training. Distribution runs through a global network of authorized dealers with volume discounts and a dedicated dealer platform, supplemented by direct enterprise sales to rental companies, municipalities, and utilities. Klubb was reorganized in 2015 when Andera Partners took a minority stake, transitioning the company from a Versalift distributor into a manufacturer; the company entered judicial reorganisation in February 2026 and announced group restructuring in June 2026, indicating material financial distress that shapes the current investment narrative.

Name

Klubb

Legal name

KLUBB SARL

Website

https://klubb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

French manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms (MEWPs) producing 2,200 units/year across van, chassis, and truck configurations, serving telecom, utilities, rental, and arboriculture customers via a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs)

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts) (IMACAFAG), Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Mobile Repair & Roadside (TLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Vehicle-mounted aerial platforms
• Aerial work platforms
• MEWP manufacturer
• Truck-mounted boom lifts
• Van-mounted platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferrières-en-brie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerial Platform Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of new aerial work platforms mounted on vans, chassis trucks, and heavy trucks. Production capacity of 2,200 units per year across French manufacturing facilities.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and reconditioned used aerial work platforms through their second-hand platform program. Each unit undergoes strict testing and inspection before resale.
3. After-Sales Services and Maintenance: Mobile maintenance and repair services provided through Nacelle Assistance and Services, available 24/7 with national coverage in France and worldwide via distributor network. Includes spare parts supply and technical support.
4. Training Programs: Training programs for operators and teams to increase skills in aerial work platform operation and safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Klubb designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms (MEWPs) installed on vans under 3.5T, chassis trucks under 3.5T, and trucks over 3.5T, offering working heights from 9m to 36m and lateral outreach up to 29m. The company manufactures approximately 2,200 units per year across its French production sites and supports customers with spare parts, operator training, 24/7 mobile maintenance through Nacelle Assistance and Services, and a refurbished used-equipment program distributed via a worldwide dealer network.

Product overview

Klubb is the number one aerial work platform (MEWP) manufacturer in Europe, producing vehicle-mounted aerial platforms with a capacity of 2,200 units per year. The product portfolio consists of three core product lines: Van Mounted Aerial Platforms (under 3.5T, working heights 9m-17.30m), Chassis Truck Mounted Aerial Platforms (under 3.5T, 10m-28m), and Truck Mounted Aerial Platforms (over 3.5T, 15m-36m). Major product sub-brands include the Xtenso series (Xtenso 3, Xtenso 4, Xtenso 5) for heavy-duty truck applications, the K Series for van-mounted platforms, ET Series for insulated chassis platforms, PT Series for Iveco Daily applications, and PNT Series for articulated boom lifts. The company also offers electric variants (KL26 e-Tech, K20L Electric, KL21B Electric), hydrogen-powered platforms, and the Green Pack eco-option. Services include training programs, spare parts supply, 24/7 Nacelle Assistance mobile maintenance, and a used equipment marketplace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Van Mounted Aerial Platforms

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200 aerial platforms manufactured per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nacelle Assistance and ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile maintenance and repair service provider for aerial work platforms. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with national coverage in France and worldwide via Klubb's distributor network. Provides essential after-sales service support.
• Worldwide Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of authorized distributors selling and supporting Klubb aerial platforms. Includes distributors in Uruguay, Sweden, Belgium, and other countries. Distributors receive volume discounts, training, technical support, and access to dealer platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French global leader in material handling and aerial work platforms. Manitou offers truck-mounted, self-propelled, and spider MEWPs alongside telehandlers, making it a direct broader competitor across Klubb's core categories with much greater scale and product breadth.
• Palfinger: Austrian global manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms, cranes, and material handling equipment. A direct competitor in truck-mounted MEWPs with a similar European manufacturing footprint and broader product portfolio.
• JLG Industries (Oshkosh): Global leader in aerial work platforms including truck-mounted models. Although primarily known for self-propelled boom and scissor lifts, JLG is a relevant incumbent in the broader access equipment category and competes for the same fleet customers as Klubb.
• Haulotte Group: French manufacturer of aerial work platforms headquartered near Lyon. Competitor in the European MEWP market with a broad product portfolio; overlaps with Klubb in telehandlers on truck chassis and serves many of the same rental and municipal customers.

Direct peers

• Time Versalift (Versalift International): Aerial work platform manufacturer specializing in truck-mounted and van-mounted MEWPs. Highly comparable to Klubb given that Klubb was originally a Versalift distributor before repositioning as a manufacturer in 2015.
• RUTHMANN (Time Ruthmann): German specialist in truck-mounted aerial platforms up to 100m working height, including the STEIGER and BLUELIFT ranges. Closely comparable niche competitor focused on high-end European truck-mounted MEWPs.
• TIME France (France Elévateur): French manufacturer of truck-mounted and van-mounted aerial platforms serving telecom, utilities, and street lighting. Direct domestic competitor with overlapping product range and customer base.
• Isoli (Italy): Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms with working heights up to 36m, including articulated and telescopic models. Direct European peer with similar chassis-mount product lines and channel structure.
• Multitel Pagliero: Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted MEWPs on Iveco, Mercedes, and other chassis. Strong direct overlap with Klubb's chassis-truck and heavy-truck product lines, particularly in the European utility and telecom segments.
• SOCAGE: Italian producer of truck-mounted and tracked aerial platforms with extensive European distribution. Direct competitor in van and truck-mounted MEWPs with comparable working height ranges (10-36m).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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