What Groupe Efire does

Groupe Efire is a French family-owned industrial group headquartered in Neuville-en-Ferrain, France, with origins dating to 1872. The group consolidates seven operating subsidiaries (Eynard Robin, Imperator Industries, Kempchen France, Seal France, Midi Caoutchouc, Caquant, and Sud-Ouest Caoutchouc) and operates across five complementary technical domains: industrial sealing (static and dynamic), fluid transfer (hoses, tubes, fittings, valves, ducts), precision cutting of soft and metallic materials, cushioning and protection (flight cases, custom foam, plastic cases), and industrial supplies (anti-vibration, acoustic insulation, technical plastics). Manufacturing is anchored by waterjet cutting at 3800 bar, 2kW fiber laser cutting with ±0.05mm tolerance, numeric cutter cutting for soft materials, and clean room production for food and pharmaceutical applications. The group holds ISO 9001, EN 9100 (aerospace), and ISO 19443 (nuclear) certifications, and offers proprietary branded products including PureSeal, Graphitor, Eyrflex, Spigraph, Eyrcor, Eyrtor, Eyring, Favorigraph, Strigraph, Kempchen, and Impershim.

The company serves demanding regulated industries including aerospace and defense (Airbus, Dassault Aviation, Ariane Group), nuclear (EDF), oil and gas and petrochemicals (TotalEnergies, Solvay, Dow), food and beverage (Nestlé, Bonduelle, Tereos, Lesaffre), and pharmaceuticals (Sanofi), as well as hydrogen applications. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of standard and custom-manufactured products, supplemented by technical services such as engineering studies (Bureau d'Études), custom cutting, sealing training (EN 1591-4 inspired), shutdown supervision (Supervision d'arrêts d'unités), and mobile on-site cutting workshops. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution relies on direct field sales with technical representatives, supported by a company e-commerce website offering product browsing, technical documentation, and quote requests. Additional capabilities include CAD/DAO design services accepting DXF, DWG, STL, STEP, and CATIA files, and an inventory of over 4,000 product references enabling rapid delivery.

Name

Groupe Efire

Legal name

Groupe Efire

Website

https://groupe-efire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Efire is a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1872, operating seven subsidiaries that supply custom and standard sealing, fluid transfer, precision cutting, and protection solutions to aerospace, nuclear, energy, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical customers across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing and Fluid Transfer Solutions

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Forging and Stamping (3321), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Fluid transfer equipment
• Metal gasket manufacturing
• Precision waterjet cutting
• Industrial hoses and fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuville-en-ferrain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sealing Products: Manufacturing and distribution of static and dynamic sealing solutions including elastomers, fibers, graphite, PTFE, metallic joints, spiral joints, and custom-cut gaskets. Products sold as standard or custom-made solutions.
2. Fluid Transfer Products: Sale of flexible hoses, tubes, ducts, fittings, valves, and pipes for all fluid transfer applications across industries including food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical sectors.
3. Custom Cutting Services: Precision cutting services for soft materials (elastomers, rubber, graphite, PTFE, mica) and metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, composites) using waterjet, laser, and cutter technologies.
4. Industrial Protection Products: Custom and standard protective cases, flight cases, foam padding, plastic cases, and custom protections for industrial equipment and sensitive components.
5. Technical Services: Technical support including unit stoppage supervision, torque calculation services, technical training, and on-site intervention services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe Efire manufactures and distributes industrial static and dynamic sealing solutions (elastomer, fiber, graphite, PTFE, mica, and metal gaskets including proprietary brands Spigraph, Eyrflex, Eyrcor, Eyrtor, Eyring, Favorigraph, and Kempchen) plus fluid transfer products (industrial hoses, flexible ducts, fittings, tubes, valves, and pipes) and provides high-precision custom cutting of soft materials and metals via waterjet and fiber laser technologies. The group also produces cushioning and protection products (custom foam padding, flight cases, plastic suitcases, protective solutions for sensitive equipment) and delivers technical services including engineering studies, custom cutting, sealing training, and shutdown supervision to demanding industrial customers.

Product overview

Groupe Efire is a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1872 that provides comprehensive sealing, fluid transfer, custom cutting, and protection solutions under one single point of contact. The company operates through six core product categories: (1) Static sealing (Étanchéité statique) including elastomers, fiber joints, graphite joints, PTFE joints, metal joints, and specialized seals; (2) Dynamic sealing (Étanchéité dynamique) for rotating equipment; (3) Fluid transfer (Transfert de fluides) encompassing flexible hoses, ducts, fittings, tubes, and pipes; (4) Metal cutting (Découpe métallique) for precision parts and shims; (5) Cushioning and protection (Calage et protection) including custom foam, flight cases, and protective equipment; and (6) Industrial supplies (Fournitures industrielles) including anti-vibration products, acoustic insulation, and technical plastics. The company also offers technical services including engineering studies, custom cutting, and sealing training programs. Groupe Efire comprises several subsidiary companies: Eynard Robin (metal gaskets including KLINGER®, Eyrflex®, Spigraph®, Eyrcor®, Eyrtor®, Eyring®, Favorigraph® brands), Imperator Industries (precision water jet cutting, EN 9100 and ISO 19443 certified), Kempchen France (lenticular gaskets), Seal France, Midi Caoutchouc, Caquant (3,500 m² facility with cleanroom), and Sud-Ouest Caoutchouc. The group serves demanding industries including aeronautics, food, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, nuclear, and pharmaceutical sectors with standard and custom technical solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eynard Robin: Brand specializing in industrial sealing solutions
• Imperator
• Kempchen
• Seal France
• Midi Caoutchouc
• Caquant
• Sud-Ouest Caoutchouc
• PureSeal
• Caquant

Products and services

• Static Sealing (Étanchéité statique) Standard and custom static sealing products for industrial applications, including elastomers, fiber joints, graphite joints, PTFE joints, mica joints, metal joints, O-rings, anti-extrusion rings, braids and ribbons, bellows and compensators, and quadrilobe seals for process industries.
• Dynamic Sealing (Étanchéité dynamique) Dynamic sealing solutions including sealing rings, V-ring seals, and RB (radial bushing) joints for shafts and rotary equipment in industrial applications.
• Fluid Transfer Products (Transfert de fluides) Complete range of fluid transfer products including flexible hoses (food-grade, chemical, industrial), ducts, fittings, valves, tubes, and pipes for food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and general industrial applications.
• Metal Cutting Products (Découpe métallique) High-precision metal cutting products and parts including peeled shims (Impershim), alignment shims, custom cut parts, and stamped parts for industrial and aerospace applications.
• Cushioning and Protection (Calage et protection) Custom foam cushioning, flight cases, standard and custom protective cases, plastic suitcases, and technical foams (EVA, PU, cross-linked PE, non-cross-linked PE) for industrial equipment protection and packaging.
• Industrial Supplies (Fournitures industrielles) Industrial supplies including anti-vibration products, acoustic insulators, technical plastics and composites (PEEK, PU, PTFE, Polyamide, POM, PETP, PEHD, PVC, elastomers), profiles and cords, rubber floor coverings, and strip curtains for industrial maintenance and safety.
• Engineering and Technical Design (Bureau d'Études) Engineering study and custom part design service using CAD/DAO software, reading DXF, DWG, STL, STEP, and CATIA files, with optimization proposals and installation layout drawings for sealing and industrial parts.
• Custom Soft Material Cutting Service Custom cutting of soft materials including elastomers, fibers, graphite, mica, PTFE, and plastics for sealing applications from prototype to medium series production.
• Custom Metal Cutting Service Custom metal cutting using water jet and fiber laser technologies for precision metal parts from unit to series production, with tolerances down to ±0.05 mm.
• Sealing Training (Formations étanchéité) Theoretical and practical training in industrial sealing inspired by the EN 1591-4 standard for flange assembly and joint installation.
• Shutdown Supervision (Supervision d'arrêts d'unités) Technical supervision service during planned and unplanned industrial shutdowns, including preparation, on-site intervention, debriefing, off-site stock management, and joint distribution.
• Mobile Cutting Workshop (Camion atelier de découpe) Mobile cutting workshop truck providing on-site custom cutting of sealing materials during industrial shutdowns and interventions.
• PureSeal PTFE Modified Clamp Joint Modified PTFE aseptic clamp gasket developed through R&D collaboration with laboratories, offering exceptional sealing performance and durability for hygienic food industry processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eynard Robin improved Ecovadis score by 7 points while maintaining bronze medal for second consecutive year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klinger: Austrian-headquartered global leader in industrial gaskets, spiral-wound joints, and fluid control products. Directly comparable as a specialist in static sealing for chemical, petrochemical, and power generation; Groupe Efire even distributes KLINGER® spiral-wound gaskets under license.
• Garlock (EnPro Industries): US-based manufacturer of fluid sealing products, gaskets, and compression packing for industrial markets. Direct peer in industrial static sealing serving chemical, petrochemical, and power; comparable in breadth of gasket product portfolio and regulated-industry certifications.
• Frenzelit: German family-owned specialist in industrial gaskets, sealing materials, and high-temperature textiles. Closely comparable as a medium-sized family-owned European specialist in technical gaskets and sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• Flexitallic: UK/US-based inventor of spiral-wound gaskets with global operations serving oil & gas, chemical, and power. Directly comparable in spiral-wound gasket technology, high-pressure/high-temperature applications, and petrochemical end markets.
• Teadit: Brazilian-headquartered global manufacturer of sealing products including gaskets, packing, and compression sheets. Comparable as a multi-product sealing specialist serving chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and food industries.
• Donit Tesnit: Slovenian manufacturer of gasket sheet materials and sealing products for industrial applications. Comparable as a European specialist in soft-material gaskets and sealing materials across general industrial and regulated end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Swedish-based global polymer technology group with a large sealing solutions division serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable in polymer and elastomer sealing technology, but operates at significantly greater scale and global breadth.
• Parker Hannifin: US-based global motion and control technologies leader with broad industrial sealing and fluid transfer portfolios. Comparable in fluid transfer and industrial sealing, but operates at massive scale across many segments; represents competitive scale risk for Groupe Efire.
• Flowserve: US-based global provider of flow control solutions including pumps, valves, seals, and fluid handling systems. Comparable in fluid transfer and industrial sealing for chemical, power, and oil & gas, but with much broader scope including rotating equipment and engineered systems.

Regional players

• Calvo Sealing: Spanish manufacturer of industrial gaskets and sealing products serving Iberian and European markets. Comparable as a regional Southern European specialist in cut gaskets and industrial sealing, though focused on a different geographic territory than Groupe Efire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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