Dimos

What Dimos does

Dimos is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in professional tools, machines, and safety equipment for the roofing trade. Founded in 1976 by a family of roofers in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon (Loire-Atlantique), the company has built a multi-generational product portfolio covering the full workflow of professional roofers (couvreurs), including sheet-metal bending machines (Plieuses such as LAGOON, MASTER-S, and TRIADE), standing-seam profile machines (the DIPRO series), guillotine shears, twin rod forming machines, safety flooring systems (SECURIPLAC), roof scaffolding (OSSMAN), guardrails, slate and tile hooks, and consumables under the Dimax sub-brand for building treatment and photovoltaic panel maintenance. The core technology is mechanical and electromechanical engineering purpose-built for demanding job-site conditions, with emphasis on durability, precision, and safety at height.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time sales of professional-grade equipment via a network of specialized distributors across France and internationally, supplemented by direct website sales and a 1,200 m² Centre d'Expérience Couvreur showroom and training facility. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. Adjacent revenue streams include the Dimos Formation training service, an emergency on-site assistance program (Dépannage Chantier Bloqué), a refurbished machine program (Machine Reconditionnée), and after-sales service. Customer segments are professional roofing artisans (primary) and building maintenance professionals (secondary), with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers. The company is privately held as a SAS with €320,000 share capital and no external investment or parent company identified, with Sébastien Goubaud listed as Directeur de la publication.

Name

Dimos

Legal name

DIMOS

Website

https://dimos.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dimos is a French manufacturer of professional-grade bending machines, profile machines, shears, safety systems, and accessories built specifically for roofing artisans and contractors. Founded in 1976 in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, it sells through distributors across France and internationally, supported by training and demonstration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancenis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool and Machine Sales: Dimos generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional tools and machines for roofers, including hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and specialized machines like benders, shears, and profilers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dimos designs, manufactures, and sells professional equipment, machines, hand tools, safety systems, and consumables for roofers, including bending machines (Plieuses), standing-seam profile machines (Profileuses), guillotine shears, aluminum safety flooring, scaffolding, guardrails, slate and tile fixings, and the Dimax/DIMOUSSE building treatment line. The company also delivers Dimos Formation training, on-site emergency assistance, preventive maintenance, and refurbished machine sales to roofing professionals in France and internationally.

Product overview

Dimos is a French manufacturer offering a comprehensive ecosystem of professional tools, machines, and services specifically designed for roofers. The product portfolio centers on three core machine categories: bending machines (Plieuses - including LAGOON®, MASTER-S, TRIADE®/TRIADE®OPIUM®, LEGERE, JUNIOR, PLIALU, URBAN®, PARISIENNE series), profile machines (Profileuses - including DIPRO P4600, P5400, P7200, DIPRO-1SP, DIPRO-1SPV, Dipro3x, PROFIBAC-M®), and guillotine shears for metal cutting. Supporting products include TWIN bagueteuses, the SECURIPLAC® safety flooring system, OSSMAN® scaffolding, Echa-Fix® anchoring systems, REVERSOL® and MINI guardrails, the Dimax/DIMOUSSE building treatment line with professional sprayers, and a complete range of slate/tile hooks, nails, roof windows, and ventilation products. The company also offers integrated services including Dimos Formation (technical and safety training), emergency site assistance, custom machine requests, refurbished equipment sales, and preventive maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dimax: Sub-brand for building treatment solutions including roof cleaning, waterproofing, wood treatment, and photovoltaic panel maintenance.

Products and services

• LAGOON Plieuse Professional sheet-metal bending machine available in 2m, 2.5m, and 3m versions, designed for roofing sheet-metal forming.
• MASTER-S Plieuse Professional bending machine for heavy-duty metalworking, available in 2m, 2.5m, and 3m versions with precision control.
• TRIADE / TRIADE OPIUM Plieuse Versatile bending machines for professional roofers, available in 1m and 2m versions with multiple configurations including rolling and sliding options.
• Lightweight Plieuses (LEGERE, JUNIOR, PLIALU, URBAN, PARISIENNE) Range of lightweight aluminum and entry-level professional bending machines for on-site roofing work in 1m and 2m versions.
• DIPRO Profileuses (DIPRO-1SP, DIPRO-1SPV, DIPRO P4600, DIPRO P5400, DIPRO P7200, Dipro3x) Standing-seam profile machines including variable-speed, heavy-duty, and integrated cutting/length-adjustment models for single-phase 220V operation on roofing sites.
• PROFIBAC-M Profile machine for bac (trough) style metal roofing with optional sheet cutting capability.
• DIPRO-SRT Crimping Machine Crimping machine for standing-seam roofing with electronic temperature control and optional warming kit.
• Guillotine Shears (Cisailles) Motorized and manual guillotine shears for cutting sheet metal, available in 2m, 2.5m, and 3m versions.
• TWIN Bagueteuses Twin rod forming machines used to create decorative edges on metal sheets for roofing and facade work.
• SECURIPLAC Safety Flooring Aluminum safety flooring system for roofing work, supplied in packs with multiple planks and fixation kits to provide secure platforms during work at height.
• OSSMAN Roofing Scaffolding Roof scaffolding system available in steel and aluminum variants with various wall-penetration and mounting configurations.
• Echa-Fix Anchoring System Adjustable anchoring system for roof scaffolding and guardrails, designed for safe fixation on varied roofing structures.
• REVERSOL Guardrails and MINI / MINI RIVE Guardrails Guardrail systems for industrial, agricultural, and low-slope roofs, including compact edge-protection variants.
• Dimax – DIMOUSSE Building Treatment Range Professional treatment products for roofs and buildings, including anti-moss solutions, cleaning agents, waterproofing paints, and wood-treatment chemistry.
• PULVEMAX Sprayer Professional spraying equipment designed for applying Dimax/DIMOUSSE treatment products to roofs, façades, and building structures.
• Slate Hooks (Crochets ardoises) and Tile Hooks (Crochets tuiles) Range of slate and tile installation hooks in stainless steel, copper, Grinox, and Equinox with multiple size and angle configurations.
• Roof Nails (Pointes) Professional nails for roofing in steel, galvanized, stainless steel, and copper variants with various head styles and coatings.
• Roof Windows (Châssis) and Ventilation Products Aluminum double-glazed roof windows and roof ventilation solutions providing daylight, airflow, and ventilation for buildings.
• Dimos Formation Professional training service for roofers covering safety on scaffolding, equipment usage, and technical skills development, delivered at the Centre d'Expérience Couvreur and partner training centers.
• Dépannage Chantier Bloqué Emergency on-site assistance service for blocked construction sites, providing rapid roofer support to resolve equipment or installation issues.
• Machine Reconditionnée (Refurbished & Second-Life Machines) Refurbished and second-life machine sales plus related maintenance program, extending equipment life and offering lower-cost entry to Dimos machines.
• Conseil et Service Après-Vente (Advice and After-Sales Service) Advisory and after-sales service supporting roofers in equipment selection, commissioning, and ongoing operation.
• Demandes sur Mesure (Custom Manufacturing Requests) Custom-engineered Dimos machines built to specific roofer requirements, addressing specialized site or workflow needs.
• Entretien et Maintenance de Machines Preventive and corrective maintenance service for Dimos machines, ensuring uptime on roofing projects.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDimos operates through a network of specialized distributors across France and internationally. These distributors provide local access to Dimos products, technical support, and after-sales service. The distributor network enables widespread geographic coverage for both sales and service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hema Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of sheet metal bending and folding machines for trade and industry. Comparable product category to Dimos's Plieuse lineup and overlaps in the roofer and HVAC metalworking customer base.
• Jorns AG: Swiss manufacturer of standing-seam profile machines and bending equipment for metal roofing. Competes head-to-head with Dimos's DIPRO profile machine series in the standing-seam roofing segment.
• Schechtl Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of professional sheet metal bending machines (Plieuses) used by roofing and metalworking trades. Closest direct competitor to Dimos's LAGOON/MASTER-S/TRIADE bending machine lineup, serving the same roofer and sheet-metal craftsman customer base across Europe.
• Thalmann Maschinenbau: Swiss maker of professional bending machines for metal roofing and façade applications. Overlaps directly with Dimos's bending machine portfolio and serves the same European roofer and metal-craftsman channel.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-headquartered global manufacturer of professional tools, software, and services for the construction industry. Overlaps with Dimos in roofing safety and tooling but operates across all construction trades with much broader scope and scale.
• Trumpf SE: German global leader in machine tools and sheet metal processing. Competes at the upper end of bending and forming machinery and could move downstream into the roofing trade segment where Dimos specializes.
• Festool GmbH: German premium power tool brand owned by TTS Tooltechnic Systems. Targets the same professional trades (roofers, carpenters, metalworkers) as Dimos with complementary hand and power tools rather than large forming machines.
• Atlas Copco AB: Swedish global manufacturer of industrial tools, compressors, and assembly solutions. Overlaps with Dimos in professional tools and equipment sold through industrial/trade distribution channels across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dimosroofing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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 →

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