What Fabemi does

Fabemi is a French family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated concrete construction materials, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Donzère, Drôme. The company operates 13 NF-certified production sites across metropolitan France and serves three product divisions: Gros oeuvre (structural construction blocks, insulating blocks, formwork systems, floor systems, and lintels), Terrasse & Jardin (outdoor landscaping products such as pavers, slabs, pool copings, and wall claddings), and Voirie & Réseaux (urban infrastructure products including curbs, gutters, drainage, PMR accessibility products, and telecom equipment). Its proprietary product portfolio — Fabtherm® Air 1.1 and 1.8 insulating blocks, Rivtherm® thermal-bridge floor edges, Innobloc®, Planicoffre®, Varibloc, and Alphabloc® formwork systems — targets compliance with RE 2020 thermal regulations, Eurocode 8 seismic requirements across all zones including 3 and 4, and acoustic and fire safety standards.

Fabemi's core technology is concrete prefabrication rather than software or services; products are made in batch production at multiple plants, certified by NF and CERIB, and backed by FDES-verified Environmental and Health Product Declarations. The company goes to market through a hybrid channel structure: it sells through a national distributor and reseller network accessible via a store locator on its website, while operating dedicated B2B channels for construction professionals — the FabExpress portal (built on Esker), the Club Experts loyalty program, and the Fabemi Amonite branded proximity partner network — alongside direct customer service and sample requests for individual homeowners. Customer segments span individual homeowners (B2C) building or renovating houses, terraces, and pools; construction professionals including masons, builders, contractors, and architects specifying certified materials; and public sector buyers requiring compliant infrastructure products.

Fabemi is structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) under the legal name Groupe FABEMI, registered in Donzère with a registered capital of €100,000 and no external investors, parent company, or publicly traded shares identified. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than recurring or licensing models, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company positions around Origine France Garantie certification (100% French manufacturing), over 60 years of family-business heritage, and the regulatory/certification stack that constrains competitor entry into its most demanding specifications. The leadership disclosed in the data consists of Jean Pierre BEDEL as legal representative and Julien VIOSSAT as Director of Publication; broader management team details were not provided.

Name

Fabemi

Legal name

Groupe FABEMI

Website

https://fabemi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fabemi is a French family-owned manufacturer of prefabricated concrete construction materials, producing structural blocks, insulating blocks, formwork systems, outdoor landscaping products, and infrastructure products across 13 NF-certified plants in France for homeowners, construction professionals, and public-sector buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Prefabricated concrete products
• Building materials manufacturing
• Masonry blocks
• Outdoor landscaping concrete
• Infrastructure concrete solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Donzère

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete building materials sales: Fabemi generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of prefabricated concrete products including structural blocks, insulating blocks, formwork systems, floor systems, and outdoor/landscaping materials. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via distributors, resellers, and direct professional channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fabemi manufactures and sells prefabricated concrete construction materials across three product divisions: structural construction (hollow blocks, solid blocks, insulating blocks, formwork blocks, floor systems), outdoor landscaping (pavers, slabs, pool copings, wall claddings, fencing), and infrastructure (curbs, drainage, urban development products). The company operates 13 NF-certified production sites across France and serves both individual homeowners and construction professionals through a nationwide distributor network and dedicated professional channels.

Product overview

Fabemi is a French manufacturer of prefabricated concrete construction materials serving both residential and professional markets. The company operates 13 production sites across France and offers three main product divisions: (1) Gros oeuvre (Structural construction) including traditional hollow blocks, solid blocks, insulating blocks (Fabtherm® Air 1.1, Fabtherm® Air 1.8), formwork blocks (Innobloc®, Planicoffre®, Varibloc, Alphabloc®), and insulating lintel blocks (Rivtherm.25, Rivtherm 95 XL); (2) Terrasse & Jardin (Outdoor/landscape) featuring concrete and ceramic tiles, pavers, pool copings, wall facings, and surface treatment products; and (3) Voirie & Réseaux (Infrastructure) encompassing curbs, gutters, urban development products, drainage, and telecommunications equipment. Fabemi's offerings are distributed through a network of resellers and artisans across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fabemi Technologies: Technology division of Fabemi, referenced in company navigation as technologies.fabemi.fr
• Bradstone
• CARRE D'ARC
• FabExpress
• Fabemi Amonite
• Fabemi Club Experts

Products and services

• Fabtherm Mix Thermally insulating concrete block designed to reduce thermal bridging at floor edges without requiring thermal breakers. Targeted at construction professionals working on residential and collective housing projects.
• Fabtherm Air 1.1 High-performance insulating concrete block, five times more insulating than traditional blocks, designed for collective housing up to R+4 with thermal resistance R = 1.10 m².K/W. Reduces the environmental impact of the building superstructure by up to 34%.
• Fabtherm Air 1.8 High-performance insulating concrete block, eight times more insulating than traditional blocks, with thermal resistance R = 1.79 m².K/W and 11-hour thermal phase shift without insulation. Backed by Technical Approval 16/19-772_V2.
• Traditional hollow concrete block (Bloc creux) Traditional masonry hollow concrete blocks for exterior walls, foundations, and interior partitions, available in multiple strengths (B40, B50, B60) and dimensions. Used by masons and contractors in residential and commercial construction.
• Solid concrete block (Bloc béton plein) Solid concrete blocks for masonry offering high mechanical resistance (B80-B120), fire resistance up to REI 360 min, and acoustic performance up to Rw+C = 59 dB, targeted at structural and load-bearing applications.
• Seismic formwork block 20 & 25 (Bloc de coffrage sismique) Seismic formwork concrete blocks for seismic zones 3 and 4, with a 15 cm minimum concrete core ensuring Eurocode 8 compliance, used for basements and foundations in seismically active regions.
• Standard formwork block 15 & 20 (Bloc de coffrage) Traditional formwork concrete blocks for seismic zones 1 and 2, serving as lost formwork for basements, crawl spaces, and retaining walls in conventional construction.
• Innobloc rectified formwork block Rectified formwork block under Technical Approval 16/16-742_V2 for all seismic zones, enabling 3.00 m/day concrete pouring height in adhesive (thin-joint) installation, with Eurocode 8 compliance.
• Planicoffre rectified formwork block Rectified formwork block for reinforced concrete wall construction without traditional formwork, with dry or adhesive joint installation and 20 or 25 cm width options for precise alignment.
• Varibloc curved formwork block Curved formwork block for circular constructions including pools, basins, and curved walls, with an adjustable ball-joint interlocking system allowing variable curvature radius from 0.80 m to 6.00 m.
• Alphabloc junction block Junction concrete block for simultaneous floor/wall (radier) pouring, eliminating the risk of cracking at junction points and enabling single-operation construction for pools, basins, and underground structures.
• Standard lintel block (Planelle courante) Standard concrete lintel block for traditional floor-edge treatment ensuring façade homogeneity, with thermal resistance R = 0.10 m².K/W for conventional construction projects.
• Rivtherm.25 insulating lintel block Insulating lintel block for treating horizontal thermal bridges at floor edges with R = 0.25 m².K/W (2.5× standard), eliminating the need for thermal breakers, and compliant with Eurocode 8 in all seismic zones.
• Rivtherm 95 XL high-performance insulating lintel block High-performance insulating lintel block in 1-meter format for rapid treatment of thermal bridges with R = 0.94 m².K/W (9.4× standard), enabling twice faster installation with perfect alignment.
• Bastide concrete pavers (Dalle de Pavés) Traditional concrete paver tiles for rustic farmyard and pathway design, combining an aged appearance with straightforward installation, targeting residential outdoor projects.
• Manoir Japanese stepping stones (Pas Japonais) Japanese stepping stones from the Manoir collection designed for garden pathways, compatible with sand/gravel or adhesive installation in residential landscaping projects.
• Opus 50 Jouques multi-format slabs Multi-format travertine-look concrete slabs inspired by natural stone, available in Aquitaine and Ardèche finishes for high-end residential and commercial terrace projects.
• Jouques pool copings (Margelle Jouques) Pool and basin copings from the Jouques collection with a flat profile, mimicking travertine natural stone in multiple formats for residential pool installations.
• Surface treatment and maintenance products for concrete paving Complete range of protection and cleaning products for concrete surfaces, including cleaning, curative, express cleaning, and protection solutions, sold alongside Fabemi's paver and slab products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fabtherm® Air 1.1 reduces environmental impact of building superstructure by up to 34%
• +7 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FIB - Fédération de l'industrie du bétonminorOthersIndustry federation representing the French concrete industry. Fabemi displays FIB membership/logo indicating industry association and adherence to industry standards.
• By bétonminorOthersIndustry brand/platform for French concrete products. Partnership provides visibility and credibility for Fabemi's concrete products.
• FFB - Fédération Française du BâtimentminorOthersMajor French building industry federation. Fabemi's affiliation provides industry credibility and networking within the French construction sector.
• CERIBcoreTechnology or IntegrationCentre d'Études et de Recherches de l'Industrie du Béton - French research and certification center for concrete products. Fabemi products are CERIB certified for fire resistance, acoustic performance, and quality standards. Multiple product technical sheets reference CERIB certifications and test results.
• Fabemi Amonite PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of proximity partners under the 'Fabemi Amonite' brand, providing customized services and innovative solutions close to customers across France.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alkern: Alkern is the leading French manufacturer of concrete masonry blocks, pavers, and prefabricated concrete products. It is Fabemi's closest direct competitor in the French market, serving the same professional and DIY channels with structurally overlapping product ranges.
• Terreal: Terreal is a French building-materials manufacturer specializing in masonry, roofing and facade systems. It competes with Fabemi in concrete blocks and complementary wall systems for residential and commercial construction in France.
• Xella International: Xella is a major European manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks and lime-sand bricks under the Ytong and Hebel brands. It is a direct substitute-supplier to Fabemi in the masonry wall systems market, particularly in residential construction.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of clay bricks and a major European manufacturer of concrete and ceramic building materials. It competes with Fabemi across masonry wall systems and pavers, with a much broader European footprint.
• CRH plc: CRH is one of the largest global building-materials groups, with extensive European operations in aggregates, concrete products and masonry. CRH competes with Fabemi in concrete masonry and infrastructure products at a much larger scale.
• Holcim: Holcim is a global leader in cement, aggregates and concrete solutions. While primarily upstream, Holcim's concrete products and solutions business overlaps with Fabemi's prefabricated concrete offerings, particularly in commercial and infrastructure applications.
• Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is a major European-based producer of cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Its downstream concrete products portfolio competes broadly with Fabemi across structural and infrastructure uses.
• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a French multinational building-materials leader with extensive offerings in wall systems, insulation and construction products. It competes with Fabemi in thermal-performance wall systems through its broader portfolio.
• CEMEX: CEMEX is a global building-solutions company with significant operations in cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates. Its concrete products and infrastructure solutions broadly overlap with Fabemi's structural and urban infrastructure portfolios.
• Vicat: Vicat is a French cement producer with growing downstream activities in concrete products and aggregates. While primarily upstream, Vicat's concrete products business overlaps with Fabemi in the French market, particularly for infrastructure and prefabricated elements.

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

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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