What Faynot Industrie does

Faynot Industrie is a French family-controlled industrial manufacturer of fasteners, accessories and complete systems for building envelopes, headquartered in Thilay, Ardennes, and founded in 1912. Organized as a Société Anonyme (S.A.) with 15,000,000 EUR of share capital and between 11 and 50 employees, the company operates from a single integrated site in Thilay with no public listing or external equity investors. Its portfolio spans more than 600 product references organized around two pillars: external thermal insulation (ITE) systems for facades and roofing — including the proprietary Easy Sarking and Surtoiture (double-skin) methods — and fastening solutions for steel trays, sandwich panels, fiber-cement sheets, corrugated sheets, tiles, waterproofing, anchors and miscellaneous hardware. Core manufacturing capabilities include cold metal forming (wire bending, cold striking, thread rolling, pointing), sheet-metal processing (cutting, punching, folding, stamping, profiling) and plastic injection (via the Plasturgie CIS subsidiary), with stamping capacity integrated through the 1975 acquisition of Manquillet Roland. Standards compliance (DTU, CE, NFP 85-301, NF EN 517-A) and a stock-management and traceability system in place since 2018 support the technical credibility of the product range.

The company monetizes entirely through one-time hardware sales, with publicly displayed unit pricing in EUR TTC on faynot.com, free domestic shipping over 250 EUR HT and bulk volume discounts of 3–21%. Go-to-market is a dual-channel model combining a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront with a professional distributor/reseller network; prescribers (architects, specifiers, master builders) are served with technical data sheets, DXF plans and configuration tools, while DIY consumers are supported with public pricing, home delivery, video tutorials and a YouTube channel. Customer segments are diversified across building professionals, prescribers, resellers and individual DIY users across France, Belgium and Luxembourg, with adjacent verticals (viticulture via FENOX, topography via BORNES FENO) leveraging the same metalworking base.

The business model is therefore best characterized as a niche, capital-intensive industrial business with stable demand tied to French construction and renovation cycles, especially external thermal insulation retrofits, sustained by a long-standing brand reputation and proprietary system IP rather than by software, AI or platform economics.

Name

Faynot Industrie

Legal name

FAYNOT INDUSTRIE, S.A.

Website

https://faynot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faynot Industrie is a French family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1912 in Thilay, producing over 600 references of fasteners, accessories and complete systems for roofing, cladding and external thermal insulation, serving professionals, prescribers, distributors and DIY users across France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners and Building Envelope Systems

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Building envelope systems
• External thermal insulation
• Roofing fixations
• Cladding hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Thilay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Product Sales (Hardware): Faynot generates revenue through the sale of physical fixation products including screws, anchors, rivets, EPDM strips, and complete systems. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. The company sells over 600 product references across multiple categories including roofing, cladding, and thermal insulation applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faynot Industrie manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of fasteners, accessories, and complete building envelope systems for roofing, cladding, and external thermal insulation (ITE). The portfolio includes over 600 references spanning ITE facade systems (ITE Bardage), residential and industrial roof insulation systems (Easy Sarking, Surtoiture), roofing fixations, cladding fixations, waterproofing fixations, anchors, screws, nails, sealing washers, and safety hooks. Products are designed and manufactured in-house at the Thilay facility using cold metal forming, sheet metal processing, and plastic injection molding.

Product overview

Faynot Industrie is a French manufacturer of fasteners, accessories, and complete systems for building envelopes, founded in 1912 and based in Thilay, Ardennes. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 600 product references organized into two main pillars: External Thermal Insulation (ITE) systems for facades and roofing, and fastening solutions for coverings and cladding. The ITE portfolio includes ITE Bardage for facade insulation with brackets and secondary framework systems, ITE Couverture Easy Sarking for residential roof insulation, and Surtoiture Faynot for industrial roof overlays. The fastening portfolio encompasses fixations for steel trays, sandwich panels, fiber cement plates, corrugated sheets, and tiles, plus waterproofing fixations, anchors, and various fasteners including pitons, nails, and sealing washers. The company also provides online configuration tools (ITE facade configurator, ITE roofing configurator, fastening selector) and web applications for project planning. Products serve both professionals (distributors, craftsmen, specifiers) and individuals, with offerings spanning core insulation systems, fastening hardware, tools, and outdoor infrastructure products (VRD).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FENOX: Viticultural division specializing in vine trellising accessories and plant support products
• BORNES FENO
• Easy Sarking
• Surtoiture Feno
• Plasturgie CIS

Products and services

• ITE Bardage - External Thermal Insulation for Facades Complete facade external thermal insulation (ITE) system for residential and commercial buildings, including brackets (equerres de bardage), secondary framework fixations, cladding fixations for wood/metal/composite/fiber cement materials, insulation retention elements, EPDM waterproofing strips, and anchor bolts. Designed for architects, builders, and facade installation professionals.
• ITE Couverture Easy Sarking - External Thermal Insulation for Residential Roofing Patented Easy Sarking system for external thermal insulation of existing residential roofs, correcting unevenness of old frameworks while installing insulation without disturbing traditional construction methods. Includes piliers and accessories. Targeted at residential roof renovation professionals and homeowners.
• Surtoiture Faynot - Double Skin Industrial Roof Overlay System Roof overlay system for industrial buildings that installs a new roof directly over the existing one, improving thermal insulation with mineral wool without dismantling the old roof or disrupting building activity. Suitable for photovoltaic panel installation. Targeted at industrial building owners and renovation contractors.
• Roofing Fasteners (Fixations de Couvertures) Fastening solutions for steel trays, sandwich panels, fiber cement plates, corrugated sheets, tile sheets, and translucent plates used in roofing applications. Includes self-drilling and self-tapping screws and dedicated accessories for each roofing material type. Targeted at roofing contractors and builders.
• Cladding and Facade Fasteners (Fixations de Bardages) Fastening solutions for facade cladding including visible and hidden fixations for steel trays and sandwich panels, plus facade cladding fixations for parements. Targeted at facade installation professionals and cladding contractors.
• Waterproofing Fasteners (Fixations d'Étanchéité) Waterproofing fixations including steel tray support waterproofing, insulation-membrane waterproofing fixations, and thermal bridge break fixations. Targeted at waterproofing contractors and building envelope professionals.
• Anchors and Anchor Bolts (Chevilles et Ancrages) Anchors and anchor bolts for concrete and other construction materials, including goujon d'ancrage F-MTP for cracked concrete and F-MTH for non-cracked concrete. Targeted at structural and construction professionals requiring certified concrete anchoring.
• Prespin Insulation Fasteners Fasteners for securing lightweight flexible insulation materials. Prespin 'N' has a self-adhesive base for smooth supports; Prespin 'O' has a perforated base for mechanical fixation on wood or concrete. Targeted at insulation installers and contractors.
• Self-drilling and Self-tapping Pins (Pitons Autoperceurs) Self-drilling and self-tapping pins with male or female threaded M6 sections for creating suspended ceilings and false ceilings. P5 models for 2-5mm steel and P13 models for 5-13mm steel. Targeted at ceiling installation contractors.
• Roofing Nails and Screws (Pointes et Vis de Couverture) Twisted nails and screws including RAL-colored options for ridge tiles and edge tiles, striated hardened steel nails for bituminous surfaces, and stainless steel ringed nails for wood cladding. Targeted at roofing contractors and carpenters.
• Sealing Washers (Rondelles d'Étanchéité EPDM / Bituminous Felt) Sealing washers in neoprene EPDM and bituminous felt for weatherproofing roof and facade fixations, compliant with NFP 85-301 standard. Targeted at construction professionals requiring certified waterproofing solutions.
• Safety Hooks for Roofing (Crochets de Sécurité NF EN 517-A) Safety hooks for corrugated sheets and ribbed steel trays on wood or steel supports, compliant with NF EN 517-A standard for roofing applications. Targeted at roofing safety equipment installers and contractors.
• Litoclip Metal Lath System (Liteau Métallique) Metal lath system for supporting roofing and cladding installations. Targeted at roofing and cladding installation professionals.
• Road Works and Landscape Products (V.R.D. - Espaces Verts) Road works and landscape products including topographic markers and fencing for outdoor installations. Targeted at public works contractors, landscapers, and surveying professionals.
• Installation Tools and Equipment (Outillage) Tools and equipment including special drills for translucent plates, power tools, and installation accessories designed for use with Faynot fastening systems. Targeted at professional installers and contractors.
• ITE Configuration Web Tools Online configuration tools including ITE facade configurator, ITE roofing configurator, and fastening selection assistant that help professional customers plan projects and select appropriate Faynot products. Targeted at architects, specifiers, and construction professionals during the specification phase.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Manquillet RolandminorOthers · 1 January 1975Acquired in 1975, Manquillet Roland is a company specialized in stamped metal parts production. This acquisition allowed Faynot to integrate the production of plates, cavaliers (washers), and other stamped parts previously subcontracted to this supplier, located about 10km from Faynot factories.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rawlplug: European manufacturer of fixing and anchoring systems, including mechanical anchors, screws, and façade fixings. Comparable product line targeting professional construction users and overlapping with Faynot's roofing/cladding fastener portfolio.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: US-headquartered leader in structural connectors, fasteners, and anchoring systems for construction. Comparable in engineered fastening solutions for building envelope and structural applications, though with broader scope and stronger presence in North America.
• Spit (ITW Construction): French division of Illinois Tool Works focused on construction fasteners, anchors, and powder-actuated tools. Direct comparable in the French professional roofing/facade fastening market with comparable channels to contractors.
• SFS Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of mechanical fastening systems, engineered components, and fastening solutions for construction (division: Construction & Industrial). Comparable on building envelope fasteners and systems selling into European roofing and cladding OEMs.
• ETANCO (Groupe LR ETANCO): French-headquartered specialist in fasteners and fixings for roofing, cladding, and building envelope applications. Closest direct peer — comparable product mix (self-drilling screws, brackets, waterproofing fixations) and overlapping customer base of French artisans and roofing professionals.
• Friulsider: Italian manufacturer of fixings, anchors, and fastening systems for the construction industry, with a strong presence in roofing and facade applications across Southern Europe. Direct comparable in product scope and target customer (professionals and specifiers).
• EJOT: German manufacturer of fastening technology for the building envelope, including fasteners for ETICS/ITE, roofing, and facades. Direct comparable on proprietary facade/roof fixation systems and screw-based product engineering.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-headquartered provider of tools, fastening systems, and software for construction professionals. Overlaps with Faynot in fastening/anchoring solutions for the building envelope, with much larger R&D, software ecosystem, and global reach.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in assembly and fastening materials for trades and industry. Comparable on screws, anchors, and fixings for construction professionals — though Würth's catalog breadth and direct-sales scale dwarf Faynot.
• Fischer Group: German family-owned manufacturer of fixing systems, automotive solutions, and consulting. Comparable on anchor and facade fastener engineering, though broader in scope (consumers, automotive) and significantly larger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/faynot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faynot-industrie-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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