Quadra
Quadra SAS is a French family-owned manufacturer of turnkey concrete prefabrication equipment — vibrating presses, immediate/delayed demolding lines, block grinders, robotic palletizing, and the QUADRA 4.0 digital platform — sold directly to enterprise concrete-products manufacturers across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersContamine-sur-arve, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Quadra does
Quadra SAS is a French family-owned industrial machinery manufacturer, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Contamine-sur-Arve, that engineers turnkey production units for the concrete prefabrication industry. Its product portfolio centers on vibrating presses — covering both immediate-demolding and delayed-demolding production lines — together with block grinding machines, robotic palletizing and automated mold-changing systems, concrete batching plants, and the QUADRA 4.0 digital platform that bundles customer service, virtual reality, real-time production management and spare-parts access. The company differentiates on patented dual-mode demolding technology (allowing turnover or elevation-based mold release) and on integrated turnkey delivery combining press, grinding, robotics and automation under one contract.
Quadra sells directly to enterprise concrete prefabrication manufacturers in France and internationally, with a US subsidiary in Phoenix and a French waterproofing subsidiary (HYDROSTOP) in Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet. Revenue derives from one-time turnkey equipment sales, individual machine sales and recurring services, with all pricing custom-quoted per installation. The company employs approximately 120 people and is led by CEO Daniel Ancrénaz under concentrated family ownership.
The customer base is global and enterprise-grade, with documented installations or partnerships at Groupe Garandeau (France), Kann (Germany), Heinrich & Bock (Germany), Perin & Cie / Air'Bloc (France), Prefer (Belgium), Basalite and Midwest Dry Cast (USA), Nicolock Paving Stones (USA), Khaleeg (Saudi Arabia), and a strategic 2025 co-development relationship with Vicat's Lithosys on 3D concrete printing. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales plus flagship trade show presence at bauma and ICCX events.
Quadra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Quadra
- Legal name
- QUADRA SAS
- Website
- https://quadra-concrete.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Quadra SAS is a French family-owned manufacturer of turnkey concrete prefabrication equipment — vibrating presses, immediate/delayed demolding lines, block grinders, robotic palletizing, and the QUADRA 4.0 digital platform — sold directly to enterprise concrete-products manufacturers across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
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- akta.pro rank
Quadra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Concrete Production Equipment
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)
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Where Quadra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Contamine-sur-arve
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Quadra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Turnkey Production Units: Design, manufacture, and installation of complete turnkey concrete production factories. Includes vibrating presses, demolding lines, grinding machines, robotic systems, and automation.
- Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of individual machines including vibrating presses, block grinding machines, concrete batching plants, and robotic palletizing systems.
- Service and Support: Customer service, technical support, training services, and spare parts supply through My Quadra digital platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom turnkey production units - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Quadra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Quadra designs, manufactures, and installs turnkey concrete production units including vibrating presses, immediate and delayed demolding production lines, block grinding machines, robotic palletizing systems, and concrete batching plants for concrete prefabrication manufacturers worldwide. The company integrates its own mechanical engineering, robotics, and the QUADRA 4.0 digital monitoring platform to deliver complete operational plants rather than individual machines.
Product overview
Quadra est un constructeur français d'unités de production clés en main destinées à l'industrie du béton. Son portefeuille de produits comprend des presses vibrantes (à démoulage immédiat et différé), des rectifieuses de blocs, des solutions robotiques (palettisation, changement de moules automatisé), des centrales à béton, et la plateforme digitale QUADRA 4.0 pour la gestion de la relation client et le suivi de production. L'ensemble forme un écosystème intégré pour la préfabrication de produits en béton (blocs, pavés, dalles, bordures, clôtures, éléments pour l'élevage).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Presses vibrantes Quadra (Vibrating Presses)
Quantifiable outcome
- Fully automatic operation with simultaneous production cycles
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Quadra
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Quadra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Quadra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Vicat (Lithosys)coreVicat selected Quadra as strategic partner to support the development of Lithosys, the group's brand dedicated to 3D concrete printing technology. Quadra brings expertise in automated processes to help Vicat achieve its ambition of becoming a major player in 3D concrete printing in France and internationally.
- Groupe GarandeauminorQuadra designed and installed a grinding and palletizing unit for concrete blocks at the Châteauneuf site of Groupe Garandeau. The unit combines robotics, machining, and industrial automation technologies.
- KannminorQuadra supplied robotic palletizing equipment to replace conventional equipment at Kann's Neumarkt site, as part of modernization efforts focused on productivity, quality, and sustainable development.
- Perin & CiecoreThree-year collaboration to develop the Air'Bloc innovative insulated concrete block system. Quadra designed special filling machines for Air'Mousse mineral foam. Quadra participates in development, provides innovative equipment, and perfects existing production lines for Air'Bloc factories.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Quadra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Masa GmbH: German manufacturer of concrete block machines, batching plants, and turnkey production lines for concrete products. Closely comparable to Quadra in vibrating press technology, demolding systems, and target customer base of concrete prefab manufacturers globally.
- Hess Group: German-American manufacturer (formerly Besser/Hess) of concrete block, paver, and pipe machinery, plus turnkey plants. Direct competitor to Quadra in vibrating press equipment and concrete product manufacturing lines.
- Zenith (QGM Zenith): Chinese-based global manufacturer of concrete block machines and turnkey plants. Competes directly with Quadra in vibrating press equipment for blocks, pavers, and concrete products across Europe, MENA, and emerging markets.
- Besser Company: US-based long-established manufacturer of concrete products machinery and equipment. Direct competitor to Quadra in concrete block, pipe, and paver production equipment, especially relevant given Quadra's North American growth push.
- Columbia Machine: US-based manufacturer of concrete products equipment including batching and mixing systems, block machines, and material handling. Comparable to Quadra's vibrating presses and turnkey concrete production offerings.
- Weckenmann Anlagentechnik: German manufacturer of concrete product plants, including pallet circulation systems and turnkey equipment for blocks, pavers, and slabs. Direct competitor to Quadra in Europe for medium-to-large scale turnkey concrete production lines.
- Vollert Group: German specialist in precast concrete production technology and turnkey plants for structural elements, sleepers, and architectural concrete. Comparable to Quadra in industrial-scale automation and turnkey delivery to concrete prefab manufacturers.
- Elematic: Finnish provider of precast concrete technology and turnkey plants (hollow-core slabs, wall elements). Comparable to Quadra in delivering automated turnkey production lines to concrete element manufacturers, with broader precast scope.
- HawkeyePedershaab: US/UK-based manufacturer of concrete pipe and precast production equipment. Comparable to Quadra as a Western supplier of automated concrete products manufacturing systems serving infrastructure and utility end-markets.
Broad incumbents
- Liebherr: Large diversified machinery group with concrete products division (mixing plants, block machines, truck mixers). Overlaps with Quadra in concrete production equipment but operates across many broader industrial and construction segments at vastly greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Quadra social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Quadra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Quadra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Quadra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Quadra M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Quadra
What does Quadra do?
Quadra designs, manufactures, and installs turnkey concrete production units including vibrating presses, immediate and delayed demolding production lines, block grinding machines, robotic palletizing systems, and concrete batching plants for concrete prefabrication manufacturers worldwide. The company integrates its own mechanical engineering, robotics, and the QUADRA 4.0 digital monitoring platform to deliver complete operational plants rather than individual machines.
Is Quadra a public or private company?
Quadra is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Quadra founded?
Quadra was founded in 1994. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Quadra based?
Quadra is headquartered in Contamine-sur-arve, France, in the Europe region.
How does Quadra make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Turnkey Production Units are the primary driver. The others are industrial Equipment Sales and service and Support.
Who are Quadra's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Masa GmbH, Hess Group, Zenith (QGM Zenith), Besser Company, Columbia Machine, Weckenmann Anlagentechnik, Vollert Group, Elematic and HawkeyePedershaab. Liebherr is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Quadra have an API?
No public API is recorded for Quadra.
What industry is Quadra in?
Quadra's product category is Concrete Production Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAAAK, Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching). Its NAICS code is 333120 and its SIC code is 3531.