MCI SAS

What MCI SAS does

MCI SAS is a France-based specialist contractor in commercial and industrial refrigeration, climate engineering (HVAC), and energy performance, founded in 1963 and headquartered in the Nantes metropolitan area (Carquefou). The company serves roughly 2,000+ clients across food distribution, agri-food industry, tertiary and commercial real estate, healthcare, public sector, hospitality, logistics, and industry, with a national footprint of 46 agencies and antennas supported by 1,200 employees, of whom 800 are field technicians. Its core technology stack spans CO2 transcritical refrigeration, ammonia (NH3) and HFC systems, VRV/DRV and chilled-water HVAC, and proprietary digital platforms (MCI Vision for multi-brand building supervision, MEnergie/Optimeeze for permanent energy monitoring, and a GMAO/ERP-integrated technician mobility tool). MCI is certified to ISO 50001 across all French agencies since January 2025 and holds Qualibat, Socotec, Snefcca, and Bureau Veritas (HFC28, R744) attestations that are required to lawfully install and service regulated equipment.

MCI generates revenue through four interlocking streams: one-time installation and project revenue from design, build, and commissioning; recurring maintenance and service contracts (P1/P2/P3 tiers with 24/7 emergency response); energy performance services delivered through MEnergie with Energy Efficiency Certificate (CEE) advisory; and regulatory compliance services covering ESP pressure equipment, ICPE, and F-GAS obligations. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via the 46-agency network, supported by digital client portals, an Optimeeze energy portal, and participation in industry events such as CFIA. Notable enterprise references include Carrefour, Picard, Système U, McDonald's France, Blédina (Danone), Valmeat, CHU Nîmes, Assemblée Nationale, Ecole Polytechnique, INRIA, Deloitte, Bureau Veritas, and Oceanet Technology. MCI operates as a subsidiary of Equans, which was acquired by Bouygues in October 2022, with Olivier Cousturie serving as Président. The business is structurally a service-and-installation firm rather than a software platform, with hardware, commissioning, and ongoing services bundled into multi-year contracts.

Name

MCI SAS

Legal name

MCI SAS

Website

https://mci.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MCI SAS is a France-based refrigeration and HVAC specialist contractor, founded 1963, operating 46 agencies with 1,200 employees to serve ~2,000+ enterprise clients across food retail, agri-food, healthcare, public sector, and commercial real estate. It is a subsidiary of Equans (Bouygues group).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Services

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration services
• Industrial refrigeration
• Climate engineering HVAC
• Energy performance services
• Refrigeration maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Gennevilliers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation and Project Revenue: One-time revenue from design, installation, and commissioning of refrigeration and HVAC systems for new construction or renovation projects.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Recurring revenue from preventive and corrective maintenance contracts (P1, P2, P3 levels) including 24/7 emergency service. Contracts include regulatory compliance visits and equipment monitoring.
3. Performance Energy Services: MEnergie service providing energy optimization, monitoring, and engineering services. Includes energy audits, investment recommendations, and access to CEE (Certificates of Energy Economy) incentives.
4. Regulatory Compliance Services: Pressure Equipment (ESP) regulatory compliance services including inspections, conformity assessments, and periodic controls under DESP directive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MCI SAS designs, installs, commissions, and maintains commercial and industrial refrigeration systems as well as HVAC and climate-engineering equipment for food retail, agri-food, healthcare, tertiary, and public-sector clients across France. The company also delivers energy performance and decarbonization services, pressure-equipment regulatory compliance (ESP), and 24/7 maintenance backed by proprietary supervision platforms.

Product overview

MCI SAS offers an integrated portfolio of refrigeration, climate engineering, and energy performance solutions. The core offerings consist of four main service lines: Commercial Refrigeration, Industrial Refrigeration, Climate Engineering (Génie Climatique), and Energy Performance. These are supported by specialized services including Maintenance, Pressure Equipment Regulation compliance, and the proprietary MCI Vision supervision platform. The company differentiates through its CO2OLING transcritical CO2 technology solution and the MEnergie energy monitoring service. Client-facing portals (Optimeeze, MCI Vision, MESP, SAV) provide access to energy monitoring, site supervision, maintenance management, and after-sales service capabilities. The portfolio operates as a unified service offering rather than a modular software platform, with hardware, installation, and ongoing services bundled together for commercial, industrial, and tertiary clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Refrigeration Design, installation, and maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems (centralized and decentralized) for supermarkets, hypermarkets, and retail chains in France. Includes cold rooms, refrigerated display cases, and store-level refrigeration infrastructure.
• Industrial Refrigeration Industrial-scale refrigeration solutions for agri-food processors and industrial customers, including process cooling, ammonia and CO2 systems, cold storage, and production-line refrigeration.
• Climate Engineering (HVAC) Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and climate engineering for office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and public-sector sites, covering design, installation, and lifetime maintenance.
• Energy Performance Services Energy audits, optimization, and decarbonization services for refrigeration and HVAC installations, aimed at reducing energy consumption and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Maintenance and After-Sales Service Preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and after-sales service for refrigeration and HVAC installations, available 24/7 through a centralized hotline and regional agencies.
• Pressure Equipment Regulation (ESP) Compliance Inspection, requalification, and regulatory compliance services for pressure equipment in refrigeration and HVAC systems under French ESP regulations.
• MCI Vision Supervision Platform Web-based supervision platform providing remote monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking of refrigeration and HVAC equipment for client sites.
• CO2OLING CO2 Transcritical Solutions CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems and solutions designed to replace HFC refrigerants, supporting low-carbon and regulatory-compliant installations for retail and industrial clients.
• MEnergie Energy Monitoring Service Energy performance monitoring and reporting service that tracks consumption, identifies savings opportunities, and supports decarbonization roadmaps for refrigeration and HVAC assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% savings on electricity bills through energy optimization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Equans (Bouygues group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Equans, formerly part of ENGIE, was acquired by Bouygues in October 2022. MCI is a subsidiary of Equans, specializing in refrigeration and air conditioning. The acquisition positions MCI within Bouygues' ambition to become the global leader in multi-technical services.
• Rebondir après une épreuveminorOthersAssociation recognized as being of general interest, offering an innovative support program to help people recover from life trials (employment, family, health). MCI partners to recreate social bonds and prevent precariousness.
• Pass'Froid Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Equans, MCI participates in the Pass'Froid program for professional reconversion into refrigeration trades. Training provided through pedagogical partners over 6 months leading to TIFCC professional title.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Solutions: French multi-technical services arm of ENGIE, the former parent of Equans/MCI. Offers HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and facility management services across France with comparable enterprise customers and similar scope.
• Equans France: Direct parent group of MCI, providing multi-technical services (HVAC, electrical, FM) across France and Europe. Closely comparable in service portfolio but with a broader geographic and technical scope than MCI's refrigeration focus.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC manufacturer and service provider with significant French operations. Supplies equipment used by MCI (e.g., VRV systems) and competes for HVAC installation and service contracts in the tertiary segment.
• Johnson Controls France: Global HVAC and building automation company with French operations. Competes with MCI in climate engineering and offers comparable building management technology; also a partner for MCI Vision integration.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global refrigeration and HVAC manufacturer with strong French presence in commercial and industrial refrigeration. Competes directly for CO2/NH3 system installations and service contracts in food retail and processing.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC systems and services company with French operations competing with MCI for climate engineering and energy performance contracts in tertiary and industrial segments.
• Viessmann Climate Solutions: European HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer and service provider with a French footprint, competing with MCI in commercial/industrial HVAC and heat pump installations.
• Bosch Thermotechnology France: European HVAC manufacturer and service provider with significant French operations, competing with MCI in climate engineering, heating, and commercial refrigeration installations.

Direct peers

• CVC Fluides: French independent refrigeration and HVAC service company competing directly with MCI for the same enterprise food retail, agri-food, and industrial customers across France.
• Epta Group: European-headquartered commercial refrigeration manufacturer and service provider with strong presence in food retail refrigeration, directly competing with MCI for hypermarket and supermarket refrigeration contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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