What Synerglace does

Synerglace, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Heimsbrunn, France, is a vertically integrated provider of temporary and fixed ice rink infrastructure for the European events and ice-sports industries. The company's core offering is the rental and installation of mobile real-ice and synthetic rinks (including the short-format ICE4YOU concept) to municipalities, event agencies, retail venues, and private clients, with a peak-season capacity of more than 320 installations over 40 days and a cumulative track record of over 5,000 rinks since inception. It also serves as the leading equipment partner for fixed (permanent) ice rinks, supplying glacier mats, cold-slab concrete networks, railings, ice-painting systems, skate racks, and full rink management services.

The technical backbone combines proprietary in-house technology (SUKITO RFID-based skate rental inventory and profitability software; the Synerkid PE sled chair; 100% French-manufactured HDPE synthetic rinks under the New Gliss brand; ICECOLOR and JETICE eco-labeled ice paints) with exclusive French distribution rights for an extensive third-party portfolio: Zamboni and WM ice resurfacers, PROSHARP sharpeners, the Real-Ice eco-energy water treatment system, EasySetUp tool-free chalets, and AST and Ice-World glacier carpets. Synerglace also operates the only French ice-skate manufacturing line under the OKESPOR brand, producing 120,000 pairs annually for domestic sale and export to Australia, the USA, Korea, China, and Canada.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model spanning project-based rental and sale of mobile and fixed rinks, hardware distribution margins on Zamboni/WM/PROSHARP/Real-Ice/EasySetUp products, manufacturing sales of OKESPOR skates and accessories, and managed-services contracts covering full rink operation (cash, skate distribution, ice maintenance, session animation). Go-to-market is sales-led via 12 regional technico-commercial sectors across France and international subsidiaries in Canada (Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures), the USA (Denver), Morocco (Ifrane), and Switzerland (Fiez), complemented by a self-serve e-commerce channel at shop.synerglace.com for accessories. Synerglace is a member of the Groupe New Friends conglomerate, in which CIC Investissement holds a 30% stake; the group generates approximately €30M in annual revenue, while Synerglace itself reports €16M.

Name

Synerglace

Legal name

SYNERGLACE

Website

https://synerglace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synerglace, founded in 1999 and based in Heimsbrunn, France, is a vertically integrated European provider of mobile and fixed ice rink rental, installation, equipment, accessories, and software (SUKITO RFID, France PATINOIRE ticketing), serving municipalities, event organizers, and fixed rink operators across France, Canada, the USA, Morocco, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Rink Rental & Installation Services

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Ice rink rental
• Mobile ice rinks
• Fixed ice rink equipment
• Ice skating accessories
• Ice rink management

Headquarters

HQ city

Heimsbrunn

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Ice Rink Rental & Sale: Core revenue stream: renting and selling mobile ice rinks (real ice and synthetic) for temporary events, primarily targeting municipalities, shopping associations, event agencies, and private companies. The seasonal peak occurs during the Christmas and end-of-year festive period when 250-320 rinks are installed.
2. Fixed Ice Rink Equipment & Renovation: Sales of equipment, renovation, and construction services for permanent (fixed) ice rinks. Includes glacier carpets, cold slab concrete networks, railings, glazing, protective nets, flooring, skirting boards, skate racks, ice or slab painting, sports or advertising markings, and ice surface water treatment.
3. Accessories Sales (Skates, Resurfacers, etc.): Sale of a comprehensive range of accessories for ice rink animation and operation, including skates, ice garden equipment, sharpeners, ice resurfacing machines, edge grinders, protective gear for skaters and staff, storage solutions, and hygiene/disinfection products.
4. Ice Rink Management & Exploitation Services: Synerglace can take on complete management and exploitation of ice rinks it installs — handling cash register, skate distribution, ice maintenance, and session animation. Full managed services for rink operations.
5. Exclusive Distribution (Zamboni, WM, PROSHARP, Real-Ice): As exclusive French distributor for Zamboni and WM ice resurfacing machines, PROSHARP sharpeners, Real-Ice water treatment systems, and EasySetUp chalets, Synerglace generates revenue through the sale and distribution of these third-party branded products.
6. OKESPOR Skate Manufacturing & Export: 120,000 pairs of ice skates manufactured annually under the OKESPOR brand in Heimsbrunn workshops, with exports to Australia, USA, Korea, China, and Canada. Revenue from both domestic sales and international exports of manufactured skates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Synerglace designs, rents, sells, installs, and operates mobile and fixed ice rinks (real ice and synthetic) for public events, private events, and permanent sports venues across France, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Offerings span the full ecosystem: mobile and fixed rink rental/sale, exclusive distribution of Zamboni and WM ice resurfacers and PROSHARP sharpeners, in-house French manufacturing of OKESPOR ice skates (120,000 pairs/year) and New Gliss synthetic rinks, the proprietary SUKITO RFID skate rental management system, and complete rink operation/exploitation services.

Product overview

Synerglace offers a comprehensive ice rink ecosystem comprising rental and sale of mobile/fixed ice and synthetic rinks, equipment, accessories, and proprietary software solutions. Core offerings include mobile ice rink rentals (ICE4YOU portable concept), fixed rink equipment (glacier mats, cold concrete networks, railings, ice painting systems like ICECOLOR and JETICE), synthetic rinks under the New Gliss brand, and Zamboni/WM ice resurfacing machines. Add-on software includes SUKITO (RFID-based skate rental inventory management) and France PATINOIRE (dematerialized ticketing). The portfolio also includes OKESPOR-branded French-manufactured skates, ice/snow event concepts (ice paths, sled tracks, curling, igloos), chalets, and full rink management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OKESPOR: Ice skates and water shoes manufactured in France by Synerglace, with 120,000 pairs produced annually and exported to Australia, USA, Korea, China, and Canada.
• New Gliss
• IcePro
• Sukito
• Real-Ice
• ICE4YOU
• Synerkid

Products and services

• Mobile Ice Rink Rental & Installation (Location de patinoires mobiles) Rental, design, and installation of temporary real ice or synthetic ice rinks for public and private events across France and international markets. Available in varied sizes, shapes, and configurations (indoor or outdoor), targeting municipalities, event agencies, shopping associations, and private companies, with seasonal peak during the Christmas and end-of-year festive period when 250-320 rinks are installed.
• Fixed Ice Rink Equipment & Renovation (Location de patinoires fixes) Rental and sale of technical equipment and accessories for permanent (fixed) ice rinks, including glacier mats, cold slab concrete networks, railings, glazing, protective nets, vestry fittings, flooring, plinths, skate racks, ice or concrete painting, sports/advertising markings, and ice surfacing water treatment. Targets owners and operators of permanent ice rinks requiring full renovation or new equipment deployment.
• ICE4YOU Transportable Ice Rink Portable, low-power ice rink offering for short-duration events. Operates on only 32A of electrical power with minimal water consumption, making it accessible for venues, brands, and event organizers with limited infrastructure.
• New Gliss Synthetic Ice Rinks Synthetic ice rink solution made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene) tiles with in-house-manufactured railings, requiring no energy consumption while delivering optimal gliding. Designed for event organizers, brands, and indoor venues seeking low-operational-cost ice experiences.
• OKESPOR Ice Skates (Made in France) French-manufactured ice skates and water shoes produced in Synerglace's Heimsbrunn workshops under the OKESPOR brand. Capacity of 120,000 pairs annually, exported internationally, and distributed to skate rental operators and individual consumers through the company's e-commerce shop.
• Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machines (Distribution) Exclusive French distribution of Zamboni-branded ice resurfacing machines (models 526, 446, 450 electric, and 650 electric) targeting fixed ice rink operators, winter resorts, and sports arenas. Includes equipment supply and ongoing maintenance servicing.
• WM (Wittmaier Machines) Ice Resurfacing Machines (Distribution) Exclusive French distribution of WM (Wittmaier Machines) ice resurfacing machines from Italy, covering the full range from small-format machines for compact rinks to Olympic-scale equipment. Targets fixed rink operators seeking patented ice quality innovations and reduced operating costs.
• PROSHARP Skate Sharpeners (Distribution) Exclusive French distribution of PROSHARP brand automatic and manual ice skate blade sharpening machines, including related accessories. Targets fixed ice rink operators, hockey clubs, and figure skating facilities.
• Real-Ice Water Treatment System (Distribution) Exclusive distribution in France of the Real-Ice eco-energy water treatment system for ice resurfacing. Connects directly to the water network feeding the resurfacing machine to use cold water, reducing energy consumption and optimizing ice quality for fixed ice rink operators.
• Ice and Snow Event Concepts (Concepts glace et neige) Diversified portfolio of ice and snow-based entertainment concepts for events, including ice paths (sentier de glace), sled tracks (piste de luges), snow trails, snow gardens (jardin des neiges), curling lanes, igloos, the Téléslide (136m urban ski lift), and ice labyrinths. Serves municipalities and event organizers seeking multi-attraction winter programming.
• EasySetUp Chalets (Distribution & Rental) Rental and sale of more than 300 EasySetUp wooden chalets with tool-free 15-minute assembly, used for skate distribution counters, Christmas market stalls, and event reception structures. Provided as part of mobile rink installations or as standalone infrastructure.
• Ice Rink Management & Exploitation Services (Gestion et exploitation) Full-service operational outsourcing for ice rinks Synerglace installs, covering cash register and ticketing operations, skate distribution, ice maintenance, and session animation. Targets owners and operators of fixed and mobile rinks seeking hands-off operation.
• Ice Rink Accessories Range (Accessoires de patinoire) Comprehensive selection of ice rink accessories including skates, ice garden equipment, sharpeners, ice resurfacers, edgers, protective gear for skaters and staff, storage solutions, and hygiene/disinfection products. Sold through the e-commerce storefront and direct sales channels to fixed rink operators and event organizers.
• SUKITO Skate Rental Management Software Standalone RFID-based software product (sukito.fr) providing real-time visualization of skate rental inventory movement, skate condition status, and per-pair profitability analytics. Sold to fixed and temporary ice rink operators to make each pair of skates a trackable profit center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320+ ice rinks installed in 40 days during peak period
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Groupe New FriendscoreOthersParent corporate group containing Synerglace, Synerglace Canada, Syner'Ice (USA), Synerglace Maroc, Synerglace Suisse, SEMAF (flooring/tent rental), and Media Loisir International (Ice Radio, Hockey Magazine, Patinage Magazine, France PATINOIRE billetterie). Synerglace is a member entity within this group.
• ZamboniflagshipTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace has been the exclusive distributor in France for Zamboni ice resurfacing machines since September 2007. Zamboni is the global N°1 in ice resurfacing with 400 machines sold globally each year. Synerglace distributes the full Zamboni range including models 526, 446, 450 electric, and 650 electric.
• WM (Wittmaier Machines)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace is the exclusive distributor of WM ice resurfacing machines in France. WM (Italy) offers the most complete range on the market — from small-format machines for small rinks to Olympic-scale models. WM holds many patents for innovative ice quality technology with reduced operating costs.
• PROSHARPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace is the exclusive distributor of PROSHARP blade sharpeners in France. PROSHARP offers both automatic and manual sharpening machines and accessories for all types of ice skates.
• Real-IcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace holds exclusive distribution rights for the Real-Ice water treatment system in France. Real-Ice is an eco-energy innovation that enables ice resurfacing with cold water by connecting directly to the water network feeding the resurfacing machine, reducing energy consumption while optimizing ice quality.
• EasySetUp ChaletscoreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace is the exclusive distributor of EasySetUp chalets in France. These wood chalets feature ultra-simple assembly and disassembly without tools, installable in 15 minutes each. Synerglace offers over 300 chalets for skate distribution, Christmas market stalls, and events.
• AST (Ast Solar absorber)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace is the exclusive French concessionaire for AST glacier carpets. AST solar absorber glacier carpets are among the most performant mobile ice rink systems on the market.
• Ice-WorldcoreTechnology or IntegrationSynerglace is the exclusive French concessionaire for Ice-World glacier carpets. Together with AST, Ice-World represents the most performant mobile ice rink systems available, complementing Synerglace's rental and installation services.
• ROXAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROXA supplies ice skates to Synerglace's product range. ROXA is a recognized brand in the ice skate market.
• Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace (FFHG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynerglace provides services and sponsorship to the French Ice Hockey Federation for the national team, SYNERGLACE Ligue Magnus, Coupe de France, and referees. Synerglace also supports ice sports tours and events. The relationship with FFHG extends to the highest levels of French ice sports governance, including Philippe Candeloro's presidency election supported by Synerglace.
• SEMAFminorOthersPart of Groupe New Friends. SEMAF is one of the French leaders in flooring and tent/canopy rental, complementing Synerglace's event infrastructure offerings within the group.
• ReforestActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynerglace partners with ReforestAction for CO2 compensation, having planted 6,000 trees in 2020 as part of its ecological and ethical commitment to sustainable development.
• Philippe CandelorocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer Olympic figure skater and now president of FFSG (Fédération Française des Sports de Glace). Philippe Candeloro collaborates with Synerglace for French national skating tours and events, bringing celebrity endorsement and ice sports expertise to company initiatives.
• Brian JoubertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOlympic figure skater who participates in Synerglace-supported events and skating tours, contributing celebrity presence and athlete credibility to the company's event offerings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ice-World: Netherlands-based manufacturer and renter of mobile ice rinks and glacier carpet systems. Directly competes with Synerglace across European mobile ice rink projects and shares overlapping customer types (municipalities, shopping centers, event agencies).
• Glice: Austrian-headquartered synthetic ice rink manufacturer and supplier. Directly competes with Synerglace's New Gliss brand in the synthetic ice category and overlaps in event, training, and residential use cases.
• WM Ice Technics: Italian manufacturer of ice resurfacing machines ranging from small-format to Olympic scale. Comparable both as a partner to Synerglace (Synerglace is the exclusive French distributor) and as a competitor in the equipment category that anchors Synerglace's B2B offering.

Broad incumbents

• Planet Ice: UK-based operator of multiple permanent ice rinks and a broader leisure entertainment portfolio. Comparable as a customer and channel for ice rink equipment/accessories (resurfacers, skate rentals, software), and as a fixed-rink operator competing for the same leisure wallet.
• Compagnie des Alpes: French listed leisure operator running ski resorts and theme parks, some of which include ice rinks and winter attractions. Comparable as a French-speaking leisure venue operator that buys or hosts ice rink installations and competes for winter tourism spend.

Others

• Rolba: Swiss manufacturer of ice resurfacing machines and ice rink equipment. Comparable as an adjacent equipment supplier serving the same fixed and mobile rink operator customers, providing a benchmark for equipment pricing and technology.

Emerging players

• PolyGlide Ice: Specialist manufacturer of synthetic ice panels and rinks for events, training, and residential use. Comparable to Synerglace's New Gliss line in the growing zero-energy synthetic ice segment.
• SmartRink: Synthetic ice rink supplier serving event, training, and commercial customers. Adjacent competitor in the synthetic ice category, particularly in North American markets where Synerglace is also expanding via Syner'Ice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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