ETPM

What ETPM does

ETPM is a French multi-trade public works contractor founded in 1962 and headquartered in Arcangues (Pays Basque). The company is a subsidiary of Groupe SYNELIS (formerly Groupe Neys, rebranded in 2025), a family-controlled holding group with over 700 collaborators across six subsidiaries and 25 agencies. ETPM directly employs 310+ salaried staff plus 70+ temporary workers and subcontractors across 12 regional agencies covering metropolitan France and overseas territories (Île de la Réunion, Guyane).

ETPM's core offering is the design, construction, and maintenance of energy and telecommunications infrastructure networks — spanning low/medium/high-voltage electrical distribution (BTA/HTA) and high-voltage transport (HTB up to 400 kV), gas networks, public lighting, fiber-optic telecom networks, and civil engineering (VRD) for urban development and lotissement projects. Technical capability rests on an in-house engineering bureau handling topographical surveys, line studies, permitting and DUP servitude dossiers; a specialized mechanical fleet including 300–500 HP trenchers, 20T winches, directional drilling, GPS Trimble S63 surveying, mobile lime treatment; and certified processes covering ISO 9001 (since 1999), ISO 14001, ISO 50001, MASE/UIC (since 2018), and OHSAS 18001. The firm also deploys helicopter operations and spider excavators for difficult-access terrain.

ETPM generates revenue through project-based public works contracts awarded via competitive tendering and direct client negotiations with major French utilities (EDF, Enedis, RTE, GRDF), telecom operators (Orange, Altitude, XP Fibre), departmental electrification syndicates, municipalities, and private developers. Pricing is project-by-project, with no public price list, and contracts are multi-year. The 24/7 on-call maintenance service generates recurring service revenue from utility and municipal clients. Distribution is field-sales driven through the 12-agency regional network, with the parent SYNELIS group providing cross-subsidiary commercial support.

Name

ETPM

Legal name

ETPM

Website

https://etpm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ETPM is a French multi-trade public works contractor, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Arcangues, that designs, builds and maintains electrical (BTA/HTA/HTB up to 400 kV), gas, public lighting, and fiber-optic telecom infrastructure for EDF, Enedis, RTE, GRDF, Orange and French municipalities across 12 regional agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy and Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE), Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance for Energy Facilities (EUAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical network construction
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Public lighting services
• Civil engineering works
• Gas network installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcangues

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works and Network Infrastructure Projects: ETPM generates revenue through project-based contracts for the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. Projects range from distribution-level (BTA/HTA) to high-voltage transport (HTB up to 400 kV). Revenue is earned through competitive tendering with major utility clients and government bodies. Services are provided across the full project lifecycle from studies and design through construction and ongoing maintenance.
2. Network Maintenance and Emergency Services: ETPM provides ongoing maintenance services for electrical, gas, and public lighting networks, including a 24/7 on-call service for emergency response. This generates recurring service revenue from utility and municipal clients.
3. VRD and Development/Lotissement Infrastructure: Revenue from civil engineering works associated with development projects — roads, water, sewage, electricity, gas, and telecom infrastructure for new housing subdivisions and urban development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ETPM is a multi-trade public works company that designs, builds, and maintains energy (electricity up to 400 kV HTB, gas) and telecommunications (fiber optic) infrastructure networks for utility companies, local governments, and private developers across France and overseas territories. The company operates through 12 regional agencies with an in-house engineering bureau, a specialized mechanical fleet, and certified quality, safety, and environmental management systems to deliver turnkey projects from studies through construction and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

ETPM is a multi-trade public works company offering infrastructure construction and maintenance services. The core portfolio consists of three main service lines—Energy Networks (réseaux d'énergie), Public Lighting (éclairage public), and Telecommunications—complemented by VRD/lotissement works and an internal engineering studies bureau. The company provides turnkey solutions from design through execution, operating across metropolitan France and overseas territories. ETPM operates as part of the SYNELIS Group (formerly Groupe Neys) alongside subsidiaries FCTP, HP ELEC, E2R, CAUM, and RESTECH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Networks Construction and Maintenance (Réseaux d'énergie) Construction, maintenance, and modernization of electrical energy transport (HTB up to 400 kV) and distribution (BTA/HTA) networks including aerial and underground lines, gas networks, and electrical substations. Service is delivered for utility companies such as EDF, Enedis, RTE, and GRDF.
• Public Lighting (Éclairage public) Construction, maintenance, and modernization of public lighting infrastructure including urban, road, sports facility, tunnel, decorative, and festive lighting systems, as well as SDAL (Schémas d'Aménagements Lumières) energy efficiency programs for municipalities.
• Telecommunications Network Construction Construction of telecommunications networks including civil engineering for cable installation, fiber optic (FTTH) deployment, underground duct installation, and directional drilling for cable passage, serving telecom operators such as Orange, Altitude, and XP Fibre.
• VRD and Lotissement Infrastructure Works Complete civil engineering (Voirie et Réseaux Divers) and lotissement infrastructure works including roads, drainage, water supply, sewage, electricity, gas, and telecom networks for new housing subdivisions and urban development, delivered to private developers and municipalities.
• Engineering Studies and Design (Bureau d'Études) In-house engineering studies bureau providing design services for transport and distribution infrastructure, including topographic surveys (BTA, HTA, HTB), overhead and underground line studies, permitting, right-of-way agreements, construction plans, and building permit applications including DUP servitude dossiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% energy savings on municipal lighting bills through SDAL (Schémas d'Aménagements Lumières) programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe SYNELIS (formerly Groupe Neys)coreOthers · 1 January 2025ETPM is a subsidiary of Groupe SYNELIS (formerly Groupe Neys), which was rebranded in 2025. SYNELIS is a holding group comprising 6 subsidiaries (ETPM, FCTP, HP ELEC, E2R, CAUM, and RESTECH) with over 700 employees and 25 agencies. ETPM is the largest or one of the main subsidiaries, focused on energy and telecommunications network infrastructure.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Equans: Multinational multi-technical services group (formerly ENGIE Solutions), offering electrical networks, telecom, and public infrastructure services across Europe. A broad incumbent that overlaps with ETPM in French T&D and fiber rollout as part of a much wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bouygues Energies & Services: Subsidiary of Bouygues Construction delivering energy, digital, and electrical infrastructure services in France and internationally. Directly competes with ETPM for utility tenders (Enedis/RTE), telecom infrastructure (FTTH), and public lighting contracts.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: The energy and electrical networks arm of Eiffage Group, offering electrical infrastructure, telecom networks, and public lighting services across France. Directly competes with ETPM for utility, municipal, and developer tenders, with deeper geographic and balance sheet resources.
• SNEF: Marseille-based electrical engineering group specializing in electrical installations, networks, and industrial maintenance. Directly competes with ETPM in southern France for utility and industrial electrical infrastructure contracts.
• HP ELEC: Another SYNELIS group subsidiary operating in electrical infrastructure, with overlapping capabilities in low-voltage and signaling. A direct peer within the same family-controlled group, sharing resources, fleet, and client relationships with ETPM.
• SPIE: SPIE is the largest French multi-technical services group with substantial electrical networks, energy infrastructure, and telecom infrastructure operations. It directly competes with ETPM in HTB/HTA construction and maintenance for RTE, Enedis, and telecom operators, but operates at significantly greater scale across Europe.
• VINCI Energies: VINCI's networks and energy infrastructure division (including brands Omexom, Cegelec, Infratek) is a leading French and European electrical infrastructure contractor. Directly competes with ETPM in T&D construction, fiber optic rollout, and public lighting, with much broader international reach.
• NGE: French independent public works group with strong positions in electrical networks, VRD, and telecom infrastructure. Competes head-to-head with ETPM for regional and national tenders, particularly through its NGE Energies and NGE Connect subsidiaries.
• FCTP: Sister subsidiary within the SYNELIS group (formerly Groupe Neys), focused on fiber optic and telecommunications network construction. A direct peer and natural cross-sell partner to ETPM in the telecom civil works segment.

Emerging players

• SCOPELEC: French cooperative specialized in telecom network deployment (fiber, mobile, fixed). Competes with ETPM's telecommunications segment for Orange, Altitude, and other operator contracts, particularly in southern and rural France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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