What Utilis does

UTILIS SAS is a French designer and manufacturer of rapid-deployment mobile and deployable tactical solutions, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ennery (Moselle), with a stated footprint across more than 150 countries. The company's core technology centres on metal-textile structures (steel or aluminium framing combined with coated polyester or PVC canvas) engineered for rapid tool-free assembly, environmental resilience across -32°C to +70°C, and wind resistance up to 120 km/h. Its product portfolio spans five categories: rapid-deployment tents (TM, TMS, SM, TXL, MAG 10, MAG 20), deployable containers for high-intensity and NRBC operations (ELYTRON, ELYTRON REB, DECONCUBE, CERPE, DECONLIFT), the DECONROAD rapid decontamination vehicle, modular camps and field hospitals (ROLE 2), and the recently launched DRACO mobile additive-manufacturing workshop integrated with COSMYX 3D printing. Proprietary features include a patented tent mounting system enabling five-minute deployment by minimal personnel without special skills, integrated collective NRBC protection (COLPRO) with positive-pressure isolation, and decontamination solutions capable of treating 60 persons per hour (DECONROAD) or 30-minute deployment with three operators (DECONLIFT).

The company operates a B2B and B2G enterprise field-sales model, selling hardware systems and complementary services (training, maintenance, after-sales, and product experimentation) directly to defence ministries, armed forces, civil-protection agencies, humanitarian NGOs, and healthcare providers. Distribution is supported by official French procurement channels UGAP and RESAH, the GICAT French defence industry group, and a sustained international trade-show presence anchored by a 200 m² stand at EUROSATORY. Revenue streams are hardware-led (tents, containers, vehicles, turnkey infrastructure) supplemented by professional services. Named customers include the French Armed Forces (with Partner-of-the-Armed-Forces status), NATO, the Singapore and Italian Ministries of Defence, the UK NHS, the Peruvian Ministry of Health, MSF, the Red Cross, the Japanese Red Cross Society, and UNOPS.

Ownership is concentrated under PDG Philippe PREVOST, who has led the business for the full 30-year tenure; the company is a privately held SAS with €1,157,100 in share capital, no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and a headcount in the 11–50 range. Certifications include ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management). The business is privately held, founder-controlled, and actively operating, with the 2026 EUROSATORY showcase and 30-year anniversary marking its most visible commercial milestone to date.

Name

Utilis

Legal name

UTILIS SAS

Website

https://utilis-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Utilis SAS is a French designer and manufacturer of rapid-deployment metal-textile shelters, deployable containers, NRBC decontamination systems, and field hospitals serving defence forces, civil protection agencies, and humanitarian organisations across more than 150 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deployable Military Shelters and Tactical Infrastructure

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Emergency Response Equipment Planning, Staging & Resource Logistics (EUAHALAH)

Keywords

• Rapid deployment tents
• Military shelter systems
• NBC decontamination equipment
• Mobile command containers
• Field hospital infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagondange

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Deployable Shelter and Tent Sales: Sale of rapid deployment tents (TM, TMS, SM, TXL, MAG 10, MAG 20 models) for military, humanitarian and emergency applications. These are modular, metal-textile structures designed for quick setup in demanding environments.
2. Mobile Container Solutions: Sale of equipped deployable containers including ELYTRON (multi-purpose command post), ELYTRON REB, DECONCUBE (decontamination), CERPE (NRBC decontamination), and DECONLIFT (decontamination platform).
3. Specialized Vehicles: Sale of DECONROAD rapid decontamination vehicles designed for approaching NRBC accident sites and treating victims autonomously.
4. Field Infrastructure and Campements: Sale of turnkey infrastructure solutions including modular camps, field hospitals (ROLE 2), and complete camp installations for military and humanitarian operations.
5. Professional Services: Training, maintenance, after-sales service (SAV), and product experimentation services provided to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Utilis designs, manufactures, and integrates rapid-deployment tactical solutions—metal-textile tents, equipped containers, specialized vehicles, collective NBC protection systems, and field infrastructure (modular camps, ROLE 2 field hospitals)—for defense forces, civil protection agencies, and humanitarian organizations. The offering centers on a proprietary tent mounting system enabling 5-minute tool-free setup, combined with a turnkey integrator model that delivers complete operational ecosystems rather than individual products.

Product overview

UTILIS is a world leader in integrated mobile and deployable solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of tactical products organized into five main categories: Tents (TM, TMS, SM, TXL, MAG 10, MAG 20), Deployable Containers (ELYTRON, ELYTRON REB, DECONCUBE, CERPE, DECONLIFT), Vehicles (DECONROAD), Infrastructure (modular camps, field hospitals), and specialized Equipment. The product portfolio centers on rapid-deployment tactical shelters with patented designs that deploy in minutes without tools. The REZISTEMA Déconta sub-brand encompasses the full decontamination solution range (DECONCUBE, DECONTRAIL, DECONROAD). The newly launched DRACO represents an ultra-mobile additive manufacturing workshop integrated with COSMYX 3D printing technology. All solutions serve Defense, Civil Protection, Health/Humanitarian, and Civil Industry sectors across more than 150 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REZISTEMA: Decontamination product range including DECONCUBE, DECONTRAIL, and DECONROAD for NBC protection solutions.
• ELYTRON
• DRACO

Products and services

• Tente TM Rapid deployment tent with patented UTILIS design featuring lightweight construction, advanced design, quick tool-free assembly, and extreme versatility; supports interconnections on gable or sides with various configuration options. Sold to defense forces, civil protection agencies, and humanitarian organizations worldwide.
• Tentes TMS Military rapid deployment tent for defense and humanitarian applications; a robust, proven solution recognized internationally as a symbol of UTILIS expertise.
• Tente SM Tactical shelter designed for rapid deployment and field operations.
• Tente TXL Large-format tent with capacity for heavy equipment deployment.
• MAG 10 Quick assembly tent designed for rapid deployment scenarios.
• MAG 20 Multi-use tent designed for current operational constraints including enhanced position mobility, increased lightness requirements, and discretion during deployment; addresses requirements for high-intensity conflict scenarios.
• ELYTRON Multi-purpose deployable container designed for high-intensity operations; an innovative concept that increases tactical mobility while reducing logistical footprint for decisive terrain advantage.
• ELYTRON REB Deployable container variant for specialized operational requirements.
• DECONCUBE Autonomous decontamination container for rapid mobile deployment in NBC scenarios.
• CERPE NBC decontamination unit container for collective protection scenarios.
• DECONLIFT Next-generation decontamination berce (container platform) for decontamination of personnel, victims, or equipment after exposure to chemical, biological, or radiological agents; features 30-minute deployment, operates with three personnel, and has a functional range of -32 to +70 degrees Celsius. Stored dimensions: L 6400 x W 2500 x H 2800 mm; Deployed: L 700 x W 8500 x H 2800 mm.
• DECONROAD Rapid decontamination vehicle designed to approach NBC accident or attack sites and autonomously treat victims in contaminated zones; deployable in under 15 minutes, operates with 2 operators, and can treat 60 persons per hour (2-minute shower cycle) in 2-line configuration. Extended version (+50 cm) available for mixed valid/invalid configuration.
• COLPRO Collective NBC protection system integrated into shelters and tents with positive pressure for personnel isolation from contamination.
• DRACO Mobile Additive Manufacturing Workshop Ultra-mobile projection solution and mobile workshop for additive manufacturing capable of hosting up to 10 COSMYX SUPER NOVA DOUBLE-TÊTE industrial 3D printers; serves as mobile production unit for technical parts manufacturing, logistics support, and operational maintenance.
• REZISTEMA Déconta Product Line Complete line of rapid deployment decontamination solutions including DECONCUBE (container), DECONTRAIL (towable unit), and DECONROAD (vehicle) for integrated NBC crisis management.
• Campements Modulaires (Modular Camps) Modular camp solutions for rapid deployment in military and humanitarian contexts.
• Hôpitaux de Campagne (Field Hospitals / ROLE 2) Mobile field hospitals for medical operations in deployed settings, including ROLE 2 configurations with virtual tour available.
• Sur Mesure (Custom Design and Manufacturing Services) Custom design and manufacturing services for tents, containers, and deployable solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.
• Formation (Training Services) Professional training services provided to customers on deployment and operation of UTILIS shelters, containers, and vehicles.
• Entretien / Maintenance (Maintenance Services) Maintenance services for UTILIS shelters, containers, vehicles, and NBC protection systems.
• SAV (After-Sales Service and Repair) After-sales service, follow-up, and repair services for UTILIS products.
• Expérimentation Produit (Product Experimentation Services) Product experimentation services supporting customer evaluation of UTILIS deployable solutions in operational conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployable in 5 minutes without tools
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• COSMYXcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Partnership for integrating COSMYX 3D additive manufacturing solutions into UTILIS's DRACO mobile workshop container. COSMYX SUPER NOVA DOUBLE-HEAD industrial 3D printers (up to 10 units) are integrated into DRACO for on-site manufacturing of technical parts, logistical support, and operational maintenance. Demonstrated at EUROSATORY 2026 with real-time distributed additive manufacturing.
• UGAP (Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial French government procurement channel (centrale d'achat) through which UTILIS products are available to French public sector buyers including defense and civil protection agencies.
• RESAHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench healthcare procurement central purchasing body providing access to UTILIS medical and humanitarian solutions for public healthcare institutions.
• GICAT (Groupement des Industriels de la Défense et des Technologies de l'Armée de Terre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench defense industry group representing defense industrial companies including UTILIS. Serves as platform for industry collaboration, market access, and partnership with French Army.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HTS tentiQ: HTS tentiQ is a leading German manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent structures, including rapid-deployment tents used by military, humanitarian, and event customers. Directly comparable to UTILIS across tents, modular shelters, and humanitarian camp offerings.
• Losberger De Boer: Losberger De Boer (Germany/Netherlands) is a major global provider of temporary and permanent tented structures, including military and humanitarian shelters. Direct overlap with UTILIS's rapid-deployment tent and modular camp portfolio.
• RÖDER Group: RÖDER is a German manufacturer of large tent and hall systems used for military, event, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to UTILIS on rapid-deployment tent technology and modular structures.
• HDT Global: HDT Global is a U.S.-based provider of expeditionary systems including military shelters, environmental control units, and field infrastructure. Highly comparable to UTILIS on defense deployable shelters and field camp solutions.
• Alaska Structures: Alaska Structures manufactures engineered fabric buildings and rapid-deployment shelters for military, humanitarian, and government customers worldwide. Directly comparable to UTILIS on expeditionary tent and shelter offerings.
• Gichner Systems Group (Kratos): Gichner (now part of Kratos Defense) is a U.S. manufacturer of military shelters, containerized systems, and mobile command platforms. Comparable to UTILIS on deployable containers and turnkey military infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Allen-Vanguard: Allen-Vanguard provides CBRN / EOD equipment and integrated decontamination solutions to defense and homeland security customers. Comparable to UTILIS's REZISTEMA NRBC product line and COLPRO protection systems.
• Cristanini: Cristanini (Italy) is a specialist in CBRN decontamination equipment, including mobile and containerized systems. Comparable to UTILIS's DECONCUBE, CERPE, DECONROAD, and DECONLIFT decontamination solutions.

Regional players

• BLÜCHER Systems: BLÜCHER Systems (Germany) provides mobile military infrastructure including containerized camps, field hospitals, and NBC protection. Comparable to UTILIS on field hospitals, modular camps, and COLPRO protection — though primarily serving German and NATO customers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Thales is a global French defense and security prime with a broad portfolio that includes defense systems, secure communications, and military infrastructure solutions. Comparable to UTILIS as a French-headquartered defense supplier, though Thales operates at vastly larger scale across many more domains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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