What Tournus Equipement does

Tournus Equipement, founded in 1910 in Tournus, Burgundy, France, is the first French manufacturer of stainless steel environments for professional kitchens and fish counter display units. The company designs, fabricates, and sells a comprehensive catalog of stainless steel equipment including temperature maintenance cabinets (Roll'Service for hot, Roll'Fresh for cold), tables, sinks (plonges inox), shelving (rayonnages), stainless steel carts, heated and refrigerated furniture, self-service counter lines (Mandarine), fish display counters (HybridStand, Mariteam), bakery equipment, floor drainage channels (276 models), and ergonomic work tables. Its 251-500 employee Burgundian factory is described as one of the largest and most modern in the professional kitchen equipment sector, and it supports both standardized catalog production and bespoke co-design (co-conception) for unique installations. Certifications include Origine France Garantie, LONGTIME (durability and reparability), BIM Approved by Synetam, and NF-Hygiène Alimentaire.

The business operates a B2B sales-led model with revenue generated primarily from one-time hardware sales of manufactured equipment. Distribution runs through a France-wide network of distributors and installers (supported by the Espace Partenaires portal with pricing catalogs, Consult'Express real-time shipping tracking, and technical documentation) combined with a direct enterprise channel engaging architects, project managers, and kitchen planners on large custom installations. A separate export department handles international sales. Customer segments span restaurants, collective catering (collectivités), food retail (commerces alimentaires), and large retail formats (grandes et moyennes surfaces), with 25 years of self-service line experience yielding over 2,000 installations in the past five years. Ownership is private and independent, with employee shareholding (actionnariat salarié) noted in the company's strategy; prior growth capital was raised in 2013 (MML Capital Partners, UI Investissement) and 2019 (Bpifrance, Andera Partners, Unigrains). Leadership is led by Pierre Marcel as President & CEO, with Florent Megard (Commercial Director), Pascale Jeunet (HR Director), and Philippe Coudurier (IS Director).

Name

Tournus Equipement

Legal name

TOURNUS EQUIPEMENT

Website

https://tournus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tournus Equipement is the leading French manufacturer of stainless steel professional kitchen equipment and food retail display systems, founded in 1910 and based in Tournus, Burgundy. It serves restaurants, collective caterers, food retailers, and large retailers through distributors and direct project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial/Prosumer Appliance Retail (Light Commercial, Prosumer Kitchen/Laundry) (CRACACAI)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Professional catering furniture
• Food service equipment
• Stainless steel furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournus

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Kitchen Equipment: Manufacture and sale of professional stainless steel equipment including tables, sinks, carts, shelving, heated/cooled furniture, and self-service lines. Products are sold through distributors and direct project engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tournus Equipement designs, manufactures, and sells stainless steel professional kitchen equipment and furniture for commercial kitchens. Its product range spans temperature-maintenance cabinets (Roll'Service hot, Roll'Fresh cold), stainless steel tables (ELEMENT economy line, Mandarine self-service counters, Ergonomix height-adjustable workstations), modular fish display counters (HybridStand, Mariteam), sinks, shelving, handwash stations, and gastronorm pans. The company serves restaurants, collective-catering operators, food retailers, and large supermarket chains.

Product overview

Tournus Equipement is a French manufacturer of stainless steel professional kitchen equipment and retail display systems, founded in 1910 and located in Tournus, Burgundy. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around core product lines: temperature maintenance equipment (Roll'Service hot cabinets and Roll'Fresh cold cabinets), stainless steel furniture (tables, sinks, shelving, carts, heated/refrigerated units), self-service counters (Mandarine line with 25+ years of experience), fish display counters (including Mariteam and HybridStand models), bakery equipment (Parisian furniture, dough tray carts), and professional accessories (gastronorm pans, hand wash stations, floor drains). The 2026 catalog introduced the ELEMENT economic table line with 112 references certified Origine France Garantie. The company also provides digital tools including BIM planning software and Consult'Express for real-time shipping updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roll'Service Stainless steel hot temperature maintenance cabinet designed to keep cooked food at serving temperature in professional kitchens; intended for restaurants, collective catering, and food service operators.
• Roll'Fresh Stainless steel cold temperature maintenance cabinet designed to preserve cold dishes and ingredients at safe temperatures in professional kitchen environments.
• Tables inox ELEMENT Economic stainless steel prep and work tables providing durable, hygienic surfaces for professional kitchen workflows at an entry-level price point.
• Tables de selfs Mandarine Stainless steel self-service counter tables designed to equip self-service lines in canteens and food service establishments.
• Plan de travail Ergonomix Height-adjustable stainless steel work table designed to improve ergonomics for kitchen staff during food preparation tasks.
• Etals HybridStand Modular stainless steel display cases intended for fish counter merchandising in food retail and supermarket fresh fish sections.
• Etal à poissons Mariteam Stainless steel fish display case used to present fresh fish at counter in fishmongers and supermarket fish counters.
• Oréo3, Ideco3, Bambino3 Range of stainless steel counter or cabinet product line variants (Oréo3, Ideco3, Bambino3) used to equip professional kitchen workstations.
• Meubles parisiens pour stockage des pâtons Stainless steel 'Parisian' style furniture designed for the storage of dough pieces (pâtons) in bakery and pastry operations.
• Meubles réfrigérés et chauffants Refrigerated and heated stainless steel furniture providing combined chilled and hot holding storage for professional kitchens.
• Plonges inox Stainless steel sinks (plonges) designed for washing operations in professional kitchens and food preparation areas.
• Rayonnages inox Stainless steel shelving units (rayonnages) used for hygienic storage in professional kitchens, cold rooms, and dry goods areas.
• Lave-mains inox Stainless steel hand wash stations (lave-mains) supporting hygiene compliance in professional food preparation environments.
• Chariots inox Stainless steel trolleys (chariots) for transporting food, dishes, and equipment between preparation, service, and storage areas in professional kitchens.
• Caniveaux de sol inox Stainless steel floor drains (caniveaux de sol) used to evacuate water and wash-down effluent in commercial kitchen floors.
• Bacs gastronormes Stainless steel gastronorm pans (bacs gastronormes) standardized for use in professional kitchens, holding cabinets, and service lines.
• Fontaine à eau inox Stainless steel water fountain (fontaine à eau) supplying drinking water in commercial kitchens, staff areas, and food service back-of-house.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 self-service line installations completed in the last 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CED (Société CED)minorOthersCED is a related company within the Tournus group structure. The website mentions 'La société CED' as part of the company information section, suggesting a corporate relationship or subsidiary.
• GIF (Groupement des Installateurs Français)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIF is listed as a useful link on the Tournus website, indicating a partnership with the French Installers Group for kitchen equipment installation services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: US-listed conglomerate of commercial foodservice brands (Middleby, TurboChef, Blodgett, Pitco). Competes in the same professional kitchen category and acquires regional OEMs like Tournus could be acquired by, though it focuses on cooking equipment over stainless steel furniture.
• Electrolux Professional: Listed Swedish-Italian OEM of full professional kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and laundry for foodservice and hospitality. Directly comparable because Tournus competes in the same French commercial kitchen RFPs, though Electrolux Professional offers a broader integrated portfolio including cooking and dishwashing where Tournus does not.
• Ali Group (Welbilt): Italian-owned global foodservice equipment group encompassing multiple brands including the former Welbilt (Manitowoc). Competes with Tournus across European commercial kitchen projects at scale advantages Tournus lacks.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and professional kitchen equipment. Comparable to Tournus's Roll'Fresh cold cabinets and refrigerated furniture lines, with stronger global service infrastructure as a structural advantage.
• Hobart: German-founded manufacturer of commercial cooking, warewashing, and food preparation equipment. Competitor in shared professional kitchen RFPs, particularly in French institutional catering markets.
• Rational AG: German global leader in combi-oven technology for professional kitchens. Adjacent competitor in French professional kitchen equipment RFPs, particularly for institutional and chain catering where Tournus also supplies self-service and holding equipment.

Direct peers

• Bourgeat: French stainless steel professional kitchen equipment manufacturer. The closest direct domestic competitor to Tournus, offering comparable stainless steel tables, sinks, and food service furniture with overlapping customer base in French restaurants and collective catering.
• Sofinor: French manufacturer of stainless steel professional kitchen furniture and equipment. Direct competitor in the same French CHR and collective catering channels, with overlapping product categories including tables, shelving, and custom fabrication.
• Bonnet International: French manufacturer of professional cooking equipment including ranges, ovens, and kitchen suites. Competes in the same French professional kitchen segment though with a heavier emphasis on cooking equipment than Tournus's stainless steel furniture focus.

Regional players

• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer with stainless steel refrigerated and freezer cabinets used in foodservice. Closely comparable to Tournus's Roll'Fresh cold maintenance line, though it primarily serves the UK market rather than competing directly in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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