Cartel Manutention

What Cartel Manutention does

Cartel Manutention is the material handling division of French diversified industrial group Groupe Cartel, created in 2012 and headquartered in Chambretaud (Vendel), France. The company designs and manufactures bespoke storage, transport, and lifting equipment for two end markets: industrial construction (with a specialization in prémurs, i.e., precast concrete walls with integrated formwork) and airport ground support / air freight handling. Core products include the Rack Manutention Prémurs RMP, Retourneurs de prémurs, CARTEL BOX transport boxes, ergonomic welding stations, industrial trailers, freight transfer trailers capable of carrying up to 6 or 8 ULD containers, anti-blast barriers, container carts, slave pallets, and Col de Cygne RoRo trailers; the portfolio is complemented by a structured retrofit/refurbishment service that takes customer-owned equipment through analysis, dismantling, sandblasting, anti-corrosion treatment, painting, and mechanical/electrical/pneumatic reassembly.

The company controls the full design-to-fabrication process on five industrial sites spread across Western France and Corrèze, drawing on internal metal transformation capability supplied by sister brand CARTEL METAL SERVICE (laser cutting, sheet metal, machining, surface treatment). Go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B: products are custom ("sur-mesure"), priced on quote per customer specification with no public pricing or catalog SKUs, and promoted through the company website (with downloadable Industry and Airport catalog PDFs) and a LinkedIn presence. Customer segments are split between the Construction and Building Industry (primary vertical for prémur handling equipment) and the Airport and Air Freight Sector (secondary vertical for ULD transfer and apron equipment).

Cartel Manutention is one of four brands under Groupe Cartel, alongside SILOFARMER (agricultural machinery), LERIN CARTEL (farm equipment), and CARTEL METAL SERVICE (metal processing). The standalone legal entity structure for the Manutention division is not disclosed in available sources, and operating geography is concentrated in France with no claimed global footprint. No funding rounds, acquisitions, named customers, executive team details, certifications, patents, or revenue figures are disclosed in the input data.

Name

Cartel Manutention

Legal name

Groupe Cartel

Website

https://cartel-manutention.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cartel Manutention is the French industrial handling division of Groupe Cartel, designing and manufacturing bespoke storage, transport, and lifting equipment for construction firms (notably prémur/precast wall handlers) and airport freight operators (ULD transfer trailers, blast barriers, container carts), with five industrial sites in Western France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vendel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of new handling, lifting, and transport equipment for construction/industry and airport/freight sectors. Products include racks, inverters, trailers, carts, and custom industrial solutions.
2. Custom/Sur-Mesure Solutions: Bespoke equipment manufacturing based on specific customer requirements. Custom design and fabrication services for specialized industrial handling needs.
3. Retrofit/Refurbishment Services: Restoration and modernization of existing handling equipment. Services include analysis, dismantling, cutting, sandblasting, welding, anti-corrosion treatment, painting, and mechanical/electrical/pneumatic upgrades.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cartel Manutention designs and manufactures professional storage, transport, and handling equipment for industrial, construction, and airport/air freight sectors. Its offering includes specialized racks and turners for precast concrete walls (prémurs), industrial trailers, ergonomic welding stations, freight transfer trailers (supporting 6 or 8 ULD containers), jet blast barriers, container carts, and related ground support equipment. The company also provides retrofit/refurbishment services to extend the life of existing handling equipment.

Product overview

Cartel Manutention designs and manufactures professional material handling solutions organized into two main segments: Industrial equipment for construction and manufacturing (including Rack Prémurs RMP for precast wall handling, Retourneurs de prémurs for wall rotation, CARTEL BOX transport containers, ergonomic welding stations, and industrial trailers) and Airport/Airport freight handling equipment (including Remorques Transfert Fret for air cargo transfer supporting up to 6 or 8 ULD containers, Barrière Anti-souffle jet blast barriers, container handling carts, Slave Pallets, and Col de Cygne RoRo trailers). The company operates 5 manufacturing sites across western France and Corrèze and offers retrofit services to refurbish existing equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rack Manutention Prémurs RMP

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record.

• SILOFARMEROthersBrand under Groupe Cartel specializing in traditional and robotic agricultural equipment including mixers, straw spreaders, and distributor trailers.
• LERIN CARTELOthersBrand under Groupe Cartel specializing in agricultural equipment for farm construction and maintenance including brush cutters, sweepers, and concrete mixers.
• CARTEL METAL SERVICETechnology or IntegrationBrand under Groupe Cartel providing metal processing services including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and surface treatment - serves as internal supplier for Cartel Manutention's manufacturing needs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TLD (ALVEST): TLD is a global leader in airport ground support equipment including air-cargo tractors, baggage/cargo dollies, and ULD handling equipment. It directly overlaps Cartel Manutention's air-freight transfer trailers, slave pallets, and cargo cart product lines.
• JBT Corporation (JBT AeroTech): U.S.-based supplier of airport ground support equipment, gate equipment, and air-cargo handling solutions. Direct competitor to Cartel Manutention in the air-freight and airport handling segment.
• CML (France): French manufacturer of airport ground support equipment including air-cargo trailers, dollies, and GSE. Strong direct overlap with Cartel Manutention's airport and air-freight product line and a close geographic competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French-headquartered global manufacturer of material handling, telehandlers, and aerial work platforms serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable as a broader French industrial handling OEM with much larger scale than Cartel Manutention.
• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of construction machinery, material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts), and aerospace/transportation systems. Overlaps with Cartel Manutention in construction material handling and selected airport-related applications.
• Haulotte Group: French manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material handling equipment for construction and industrial customers. Comparable as a French industrial handling OEM with broader catalog and international reach.
• Konecranes: Global leader in industrial lifting equipment, port cranes, and material handling solutions. Comparable as a manufacturer of specialized industrial/material handling equipment for industrial sites and warehouses.
• Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of materials processing equipment, aerial work platforms (Genie), and specialty industrial equipment. Overlaps with Cartel Manutention in industrial handling and specialized construction equipment manufacturing.
• Kalmar (Cargotec): Specialist in heavy material handling equipment for ports, terminals, and logistics including container and trailer solutions. Comparable for trailer and load-handling product overlap.
• Jungheinrich: German intralogistics company specializing in forklifts, warehouse equipment, and material handling systems serving industrial and manufacturing customers. Comparable as a larger industrial handling and storage equipment manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cartelmanutention

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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