Anvis Group

What Anvis Group does

Anvis Group is a French-headquartered specialty manufacturer of rubber and rubber-to-metal anti-vibration (NVH) solutions, operating production sites in Epinal and Decize (France) and Shanghai and Huai'an (China) under the ownership of German industrial holding company Hahn GmbH, which acquired the business from Sumitomo Riko in 2020. The company designs and manufactures tailored antivibration components for primary and secondary suspensions in railway (TGV, metros, locomotives, trams), NVH parts for automotive OEMs, naval antivibration including French Navy engine mounts, drinking-water-certified sealing products, and PAX® armored-vehicle security systems and DELTA® fenders. Its branded portfolio includes DILATOFLEX® reinforced rubber expansion joints for chemical, water, food, and nuclear power applications; KLEMATCH® billiard cushions; and BIOSCOVERY®/BIOFIBRE® biodegradable, bio-sourced plastics reinforced with natural fibres.

The company monetizes through a B2B enterprise sales motion with quote-based pricing on custom-engineered rubber solutions, multi-year qualification cycles with anchor customers, and direct technical consultation supported by in-house R&D that reinvests 10% of sales revenue annually. Customer concentration sits with safety-critical OEM and operator clients — SNCF Voyageurs, CGN_CNOC, Ford (Q1-qualified), and EDF-qualified — and the business has expanded laterally into bio-based plastics (produced for Biofibre GmbH from 2022) and billiards sports (via the 2025 ANVIS Sports Shanghai joint venture with GDMSports). Competitive positioning rests on a 116-year operating heritage, a deep stack of sector certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 22163/IRIS, PED 2014/68, TISAX, WRAS, ACS, EDF, Ford Q1), proprietary hydro-elastic axle-guidance joint technology validated over 370,000 km, and a workforce with approximately 20-year average tenure.

Name

Anvis Group

Legal name

ANVIS HOLDING S.A.S

Website

https://anvisgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anvis Group designs and manufactures tailored rubber and rubber-to-metal anti-vibration (NVH) solutions for railway, automotive, naval, nuclear, and industrial OEM customers across France and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Vibration Rubber Components

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Automotive NVH, Insulation & Acoustic Components Manufacturing (Sound Deadening/Thermal Barriers) (IMACAKAH)

Keywords

• Anti-vibration components
• Rubber expansion joints
• Railway NVH solutions
• Automotive vibration control
• Rubber-to-metal parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinau An Der Straße

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber Anti-Vibration Components: Design, development and manufacturing of rubber and rubber-to-metal anti-vibration parts for transport (railway, automotive, naval), industrial applications (chemical, water, power generation), and consumer products (billiard cushions)
2. Expansion Joints (DILATOFLEX®): Reinforced rubber expansion joints for various industries including chemical, food processing, water treatment, and nuclear power plants
3. Bio-based Plastics Production: Production of biodegradable and biosourced plastics reinforced with natural fibres, including WPC profiles

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anvis Group designs, develops, and manufactures tailored rubber and rubber-to-metal anti-vibration (NVH) solutions sold under proprietary brands (DILATOFLEX® expansion joints, KLEMATCH® billiard cushions, BIOSCOVERY® bio-plastics, PAX® armored vehicle security, DELTA® fenders). Its products serve railway, automotive, naval/shipbuilding, power generation (including nuclear), chemical, water supply, food, and leisure/billiards customers through custom-engineered components backed by in-house R&D, simulation, and global testing facilities.

Product overview

ANVIS Group is a manufacturer of tailored rubber antivibration solutions organized around three branded products (DILATOFLEX® expansion joints, KLEMATCH® billiard cushions, and BIOSCOVERY® bio-plastics) and a comprehensive portfolio of industrial rubber components for railway, automotive, naval, water control, and technical rubber applications. The company operates across multiple industry verticals with specialized product lines including primary and secondary suspension systems for railways, NVH solutions for automotive, custom antivibration solutions for naval applications, drinking water sealing products, and specialized components such as PAX® systems for armored vehicles and DELTA® fenders for infrastructure protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLEMATCH®: High quality billiard cushions with precise and exceptional bounce
• DILATOFLEX®
• BIOSCOVERY®

Products and services

• DILATOFLEX® Reinforced Rubber Expansion Joints Reinforced rubber expansion joints manufactured by ANVIS in France and used in chemical, food processing, water treatment, and nuclear power plant piping systems to secure piping, protect installations, improve comfort, and facilitate maintenance. Sold globally with Types T and K designs.
• KLEMATCH® Billiard Cushions High-quality billiard cushions with precise and exceptional bounce, appreciated by demanding players worldwide and now produced through the Anvis Sports Shanghai joint venture with GDMSports.
• Railway Anti-Vibration Solutions Comprehensive range of rubber and rubber-to-metal components for TGV, locomotives, interurban trains, metros, and trams, including articulations, chevrons, axle box isolators, hydraulic primary suspensions, springs, bumpers, traction blocks, knuckle joints, coach connections, circular supports, bolster springs, pneumatic conical springs, and integrated primary suspension systems.
• Automotive NVH Solutions Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) rubber components supplied to automotive OEMs and aftermarket customers, produced under IATF 16949 and Ford Q1 quality systems.
• Naval Anti-Vibration Solutions Customized rubber anti-vibration solutions for ships and submarines, including engine mounts supplied to the French Navy.
• Drinking Water Sealing Technical seals for water supply pipes and fittings compliant with WRAS (UK), French ACS, and German drinking water certifications, produced in small and large series.
• Bi-Material Sealing Waterproof and gas-tight technical seals developed by ANVIS R&D experts and tailored to each customer's specifications.
• PAX® Armored Vehicle Security Systems Security systems for armored vehicles, in which ANVIS is the leading global manufacturer.
• DELTA® Fenders Protection fenders for docks, walls, and other facilities against impacts.
• BIOSCOVERY® / BIOFIBRE® Bio-Plastic Profiles Innovative bio-plastic material that is biodegradable and biosourced, reinforced with natural fibres, produced on the ANVIS Épinal site on behalf of Biofibre GmbH as WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) profiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% reduction in average wheel wear for railway applications after 370,000 km testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CGN_CNOC (China Nuclear Power Operations Co., Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for nuclear power plant vibration solutions and expansion joints. The partnership reflects mutual trust and commitment built over time, with this new contract opening opportunities for business development, innovation, and mutual success.
• GDMSports (Vector/Klematch, DynaSpheres, Gabriels, Molinari)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture Anvis Sports Shanghai Co. Ltd combining ANVIS advanced rubber technology with GDMSports' industry-leading billiards expertise. Partnership aims to deliver breakthrough solutions redefining performance and quality in the billiards world.
• TrelleborgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in 2021 for pneumatic suspension systems for railway applications
• Sud Nivernais CommunautéminorOthersLocal community development partner supporting France 2030 program initiatives and industrial transformation in the Sud-Nivernais region
• France 2030minorOthersGovernment funding program supporting Anvis Decize's energy transition including natural gas reduction, process electrification, and green electricity conversion. Program has already helped avoid 3,000+ tonnes of CO2.
• Biofibre FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bio-based plastics production. Biofibre France launched on ANVIS Epinal site in 2022. ANVIS produces WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) profiles for Biofibre GmbH.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cooper Standard Automotive: Automotive sealing and fluid handling specialist with growing NVH and anti-vibration component offerings. Smaller and more automotive-focused than ANVIS but addresses overlapping OEM customers in NVH and sealing.
• BOGE Rubber & Plastics: German-based rubber-to-metal components specialist focused on vibration control for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable scale and product mix to ANVIS, serving similar OEM customers in the European industrial market.
• Fukoku Co., Ltd. Japanese rubber product manufacturer specializing in anti-vibration rubber, rubber diaphragms, and industrial rubber components. Comparable in size to ANVIS with strong automotive OEM relationships and similar rubber compounding capabilities.

Direct peers

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer specialist with a large anti-vibration solutions business serving automotive, railway, and industrial customers globally. ANVIS signed a 2021 cooperation agreement with Trelleborg for pneumatic railway suspensions, and Trelleborg's broader AVS portfolio competes head-to-head with ANVIS's railway and industrial NVH lines.
• Sumitomo Riko Company Limited: Former parent of ANVIS (sold to Hahn GmbH in 2020) and a major Japanese rubber anti-vibration manufacturer serving automotive OEMs globally. Direct overlap with ANVIS in automotive NVH components and a benchmark for rubber AVS engineering capability.
• Hutchinson SA: TotalEnergies-owned rubber and polymer manufacturer with strong presence in anti-vibration, sealing, and fluid transfer for automotive, rail, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to ANVIS in product mix (NVH mounts, expansion joints, sealing) and European industrial customer base.
• Vibracoustic GmbH: Leading global supplier of automotive NVH components (engine mounts, chassis bushings, dampers) born from a Freudenberg/Phoenix joint venture. Direct competitor to ANVIS's automotive NVH business with comparable rubber-to-metal vibration technology and similar OEM customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (ContiTech): Large diversified industrial rubber and plastics business within Continental AG, producing anti-vibration components, conveyor belts, hoses, and sealing for automotive and industrial markets. Competes with ANVIS across multiple verticals but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Global motion and control technologies conglomerate with significant sealing, vibration control, and industrial hose businesses. Larger and broader than ANVIS but overlaps in industrial rubber expansion joints, sealing, and NVH components for industrial customers.

Regional players

• IKV Group: European rubber components manufacturer specializing in anti-vibration and sealing for automotive and industrial applications. Similar size and product focus as ANVIS, operating primarily in European markets with comparable customer profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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