What Océwood does

Océwood is a French manufacturer of eco-designed composite exterior products, operating as the consumer brand of OCEPLAST SAS, a company founded in 2002 in Aizenay, Vendée. The company produces fencing, gates, pedestrian gates, terrace decking, and (as of 2025) exterior cladding, all made from a proprietary composite of recycled PVC and linseed flax fibers (anas de lin). Its core technological differentiator is the patented Tech.Sture® wood-effect surface technology, which pairs the linseed/PVC core with a printed PVC skin using COV-free inks to deliver realistic wood grain aesthetics; the Optima clip system for decking is also patented, claiming up to 30% installation time savings, and a closed-loop Rép'Chutes® program recycles on-site installation offcuts back into production. Products are manufactured in Vendée, are certified Origine France Garantie, and carry a 10-year warranty.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (with a self-serve 3D configurator, free samples, and free quotes) with a B2B2C partner installer network (poseurs partenaires) and a separate Oceplast division providing custom technical profile extrusion to industrial B2B clients. Pricing is unit-based with packs ranging from roughly €34 to €202 for boards and €2,353 to €2,938 for custom gates, and consumer financing is offered through Franfinance (12x interest-free from €1,000). The company reported approximately €23M in FY2023 group revenue across roughly 70 employees, is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and operates exclusively in France, targeting individual homeowners, professional installers, resellers, and industrial custom-profile clients.

Name

Océwood

Legal name

OCEPLAST SAS

Website

https://ocewood.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Océwood is the consumer brand of French manufacturer OCEPLAST SAS, producing eco-designed composite fencing, gates, decking, and cladding from recycled PVC and linseed flax, sold via e-commerce and a certified partner installer network to individual homeowners and trade professionals in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Building Materials

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI)

Keywords

• Composite fencing
• Outdoor cladding
• Composite decking
• Aluminum gates
• Eco-designed building products

Headquarters

HQ city

Aizenay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Composite Fencing Products: Sale of composite fence panels, posts, and accessories including the Boréale Original, Boréale Infinite, and Tech.Sture® product lines. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with optional installation services through partner network.
2. Composite Gate Products: Sale of composite gates including swinging and sliding models in various sizes and finishes. Custom-made products represent a significant portion requiring 50% deposit at order confirmation.
3. Composite Decking Products: Sale of terrace deck boards (Optima Eko and Optima Plus ranges) and installation accessories including clips, plots, and finishing elements.
4. Composite Cladding Products:
5. B2B Industrial Custom Profiles: Custom profile extrusion services for industrial clients, co-developing specialized technical profiles on a project basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Océwood designs, manufactures, and sells eco-designed composite outdoor products — primarily fencing, gates, pedestrian gates, terrace decking, and façade cladding — made from recycled PVC and linseed flax fibers. Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce website and through a network of certified partner installers, with a separate industrial B2B division offering custom profile extrusion services.

Product overview

Océwood offers a comprehensive portfolio of eco-designed composite exterior products for residential and professional use, all manufactured in Vendée, France from recycled PVC and flax fibers. The product range centers on four main categories: (1) Fencing systems under the Boréale (Original/Infinite) and Tech.Sture® sub-brands, featuring solid, semi-transparent, decorative, and slanted-slat configurations with aluminum posts and accessories; (2) Gates (portails) and pedestrian gates (portillons) with sliding and swing options, available in solid colors or Tech.Sture® wood-effect finishes; (3) Terracing with Optima Plus (ribbed) and Optima Eko (smooth) composite decking, installed using patented Optima clips; and (4) Cladding (bardage) in Solo, Duo, and Trio profiles for various gap effects. The ecosystem includes the Océwood 3D configurator for project visualization and the Récup'Chutes® recycling program. All products carry a 10-year warranty and Origine France Garantie certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Océwood: Complete range of composite outdoor products including fencing, gates, pedestrian gates, terraces, and cladding, manufactured from recycled PVC and flax fibers with proprietary Tech.Sture® and Boréale product lines.
• Tech.Sture
• Boréale
• Optima
• Récup'Chutes
• Océplast

Products and services

• Clôture Composite Boréale Infinite Wide 20cm composite fencing panels with a solid panel aesthetic, available in 6 solid colors. Made from recycled PVC and flax fibers. Sold in packs of three boards.
• Clôture Composite Tech.Sture® Ultra-realistic wood-effect composite fencing with 6 wood grain colors (Chêne clair, Teck, Red Cedar, Ipé, Chêne brut, Chêne cendré). Patented printed PVC skin over a recyclable core of recycled PVC and flax fibers. 10-year warranty.
• Clôture Composite Boréale Original Composite fencing slats with a central rain groove creating a 10cm double-slat visual effect. Available in 6 solid colors (Graphite, Basalte, Ecume, Flocon, Moka, Arabica), with steel reinforcements.
• Lames ajourées Boréale Original Semi-transparent composite fencing slats with adjustable spacing; includes accessories for custom gap-height adjustment. Available in 6 solid colors.
• Lames ajourées Tech.Sture® Wood-effect semi-transparent composite fencing with adjustable spacing, available in 6 realistic wood colors and including aluminum lath kits for a premium finish.
• Lames persiennes Tech.Sture® Slanted-slat privacy fencing with wood-effect finish; provides airflow while blocking direct view, with wind-resistant design. Includes reinforcement bars.
• Lame Décorative Grafisk Aluminum decorative slats with Scandinavian patterns, designed to reduce wind exposure by 60%. Available in vertical and horizontal formats and 2 colors (Noir 100 Sablé, Gris 7016).
• Portail Coulissant C2 Sliding composite gate with aluminum frame, available in 3 heights (1.20–1.80m) and widths 3–4m, in solid colors or Tech.Sture® wood-effect finishes. Made in France from recycled materials.
• Portail Battant B2 Swing gate with composite panels and QualiMarine-certified aluminum frame, available in Tech.Sture® wood-effect finishes. Wind- and weather-resistant.
• Portail Battant Plein Tech.Sture® Full solid swing gate with ultra-realistic wood-effect Tech.Sture® finish, available in 11 height options (0.80–1.80m) and widths 2–4.50m, in 6 wood colors.
• Portillon Boréale Composite pedestrian gate with aluminum frame, available in 3 styles (plain, semi-transparent, decorative). Width 0.80–1.20m, height 0.80–1.80m. Manual or motorized.
• Lame Terrasse Optima Plus Ribbed composite decking boards with optimized ventilation profile and low slip resistance, installed using the patented Optima clip system.
• Lame Terrasse Optima Eko Smooth composite decking boards with subtle color variations for a contemporary look, in 4 colors (Carbone, Basalte, Moka, Sierra). Installed using the patented Optima clip system.
• Lame Bardage Solo Full composite cladding board for exterior walls (3200 x 210 x 21mm), available in 6 wood-effect colors. Suitable for horizontal, vertical, or parquet-style installation.
• Lame Bardage Duo Large gap-effect composite cladding with wood aesthetics; wide-spaced installation for a modern façade look. Combinable with Solo and Trio.
• Lame Bardage Trio Small gap-effect composite cladding for contemporary façade design; narrow-spaced installation. Combinable with Solo and Duo.
• Pack Poteau Océwood® (Aluminum Fence Posts) Multi-angle aluminum fence posts accepting 90°–180° angles. Available in 7 heights (0.635–1.835m) and 6 colors with QualiCoat/QualiMarine certified coating, including steel inserts for ground or wall mounting.
• Programme Partenaire Pro (Partner Installer Program) Professional partner program offering certified installers pro pricing, lead referrals, 3D tool access, training, direct site delivery, a technical hotline, and a dedicated commercial team.
• Industrial Custom Profile Extrusion (Océplast B2B) Project-based custom composite profile extrusion services for industrial clients, co-developing specialized technical profiles to support their product differentiation needs.
• Océwood 3D Configurator Free online 3D visualization tool that lets customers design and preview fencing, gates, and pedestrian gates in 3D — including color testing and terrain modeling — before purchase. Available on PC and tablet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% time savings in deck installation compared to traditional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CARDINminorOthersCARDIN provides motors and accessories for automated gates. They offer warranty services for motorized gate components. Hotline Service Technique: 08 92 68 67 07.
• AgrikolisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural logistics partner enabling delivery of products to farm relay points across France, providing flexible pickup options for customers with bulky orders.
• Label MORE (Observatoire National de la Plasturgie Éco-responsable)minorOthersOcéwood received the MORE label recognizing circular economy practices in plastics industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silvadec: French manufacturer of composite decking, fencing, and cladding based in Brittany. Closest direct peer: same geography, same wood-plastic composite category, similar DTC + professional installer channel mix, and similar end customers (homeowners and landscapers in France).
• Fiberdeck: French producer of composite decking boards and outdoor profiles, distributing to trade professionals and DIY retailers. Directly comparable product category (WPC decking/fencing), French-based operations, and overlapping professional installer customer base.
• Geolam: European (Swiss/Japanese-rooted) manufacturer of wood-plastic composite profiles for decking, cladding, and architectural applications. Directly comparable in WPC extrusion technology and architectural outdoor product range, with overlap in commercial-grade outdoor profiles.
• Profils Systèmes: French manufacturer of aluminum profiles and outdoor products including fencing, gates, and terrace structures. Direct peer on aluminum fencing posts and gate frames, with overlap on the high-end French homeowner and professional installer customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Trex Company: US-listed global leader in composite decking and railing with a much wider product portfolio and distribution footprint. Comparable at the product-technology level (wood-plastic composites for outdoor building), but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies rather than specializing in fencing/gates.
• TimberTech (AZEK): North American manufacturer of composite decking, railing, and fencing under the AZEK Building Products umbrella. Comparable product technology and category (composite outdoor building products) but broader portfolio and primarily US market presence.
• Lapeyre: Major French home improvement brand selling doors, windows, outdoor structures, and fencing through a nationwide retail and installer network. Comparable end customer (French homeowners) and product adjacency (outdoor gates, fencing, cladding), though portfolio spans the full home envelope rather than composites specifically.

Emerging players

• NEOTimber: UK-based composite decking specialist selling through e-commerce and trade channels across Europe. Comparable product category and DTC motion; smaller and more focused than global incumbents, competing for the same digital-first homeowner segment in adjacent European geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Océwood