OCTÉ

Name

OCTÉ

Legal name

OCTÉ

Website

https://octe.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevator and Lift Manufacturing

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)

Keywords

• Custom elevator manufacturing
• Elevator components supply
• Elevator modernization services
• Lifting equipment distribution
• Elevator control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Châteauneuf-en-thymerais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Elevator Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom elevators including machine room, MRL, panoramic, compact, freight, car lifts, ATEX, outdoor, and special application elevators
2. Elevator Components: Sale of OCTÉ Lift components and multi-brand components through OCTÉLift.shop e-commerce platform
3. Modernization Services: Partial modernization and complete replacement services for existing elevator installations
4. Electrical Systems: Custom wiring harnesses, electrical connections, and control cabinets for elevators
5. Sheet Metal Fabrication: Mécano-soudure (welding), assembly, and chaudronnerie (boiler making) services for elevator components

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OCTÉ is a French designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom elevator systems, elevator components (control cabinets, optronic position sensors, wiring harnesses) and elevator-related metalwork. The group supplies complete elevators for residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial and ATEX environments, along with modernization and replacement services, an e-commerce shop for spare parts, and a connected IoT platform (VERSO Connect) for remote elevator management.

Product overview

OCTÉ is a French elevator manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-made elevator solutions and services. The product lineup includes traditional machine-room elevators (ascenseur avec local machinerie), machine-room-less elevators (MRL), compact elevators for restricted spaces, panoramic glass elevators, freight elevators, car lifts, accessibility elevators (PMR/EPMR), ATEX explosion-protected elevators, outdoor elevators, and pylons. The company serves diverse sectors including residential, commercial (shopping malls, offices, hotels), healthcare (hospitals), industrial facilities, and multi-use buildings. OCTÉ also provides modernization services (partial modernization and complete replacement), and operates an e-commerce platform (OCTÉLift.shop) for spare parts. The group encompasses multiple specialized entities: OCTÉ Lift (elevator solutions, Czech Republic), SECA (special elevator manufacturer), OCTÉ Industry (sheet metal fabrication), OCTÉ Electric Spain (custom wiring), and OCTÉ Electric Czech (electrical components). Notable proprietary products include VERSO Connect (IoT-connected elevator management), VERSO/EQUIPAGE/PILOTE control cabinets, and COPTER position sensors. Services span electrical (wiring, connections, control cabinets), mechanical (welding, assembly), and sheet metal fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OCTÉLift.shop: Online shop for elevator spare parts and components
• VERSO Connect
• LABO

Products and services

• Custom-made elevator (Ascenseur sur mesure) Bespoke elevator solutions designed and manufactured to meet specific customer requirements across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial and ATEX environments, including machine-room, MRL, panoramic, compact, freight, car lift, accessibility (PMR/EPMR), ATEX explosion-protected, outdoor and pylon variants. Sold to property developers, building owners, facility managers, architects and general contractors across France and Europe.
• Partial modernization and complete replacement services (Modernisation partielle / Remplacement complet) Engineering services to upgrade or fully replace existing elevator installations. Partial modernization replaces specific components (including BLOCKMOD for gearless lifts and Ready-to-fit kits for SAE compliance), while complete replacement delivers a new custom-built elevator system. Targeted at building owners and facility managers with aging MRL fleets or compliance-driven upgrade needs.
• OCTÉLift.shop online store Online e-commerce platform for purchasing OCTÉ-branded elevator components and multi-brand spare parts, with 72-hour availability on standard items. Serves elevator installers, maintenance companies and end users needing fast access to components.
• VERSO Connect connected elevator platform Connected device digital solution enabling remote control and monitoring of 200+ elevator parameters, providing IoT capabilities for elevator fleet management, predictive service and optimization. Targeted at elevator operators, building owners and maintenance providers seeking connectivity and reduced downtime.
• VERSO Control Cabinet Elevator control cabinet featuring a built-in touchscreen interface for modern elevator control systems, sold to elevator manufacturers and installers as a component.
• EQUIPAGE Control Cabinet Elevator control cabinet with integrated frequency inversion designed for modernization projects, enabling efficient equipment upgrades and compliance improvements. Sold to elevator installers and OEMs as a component.
• COPTER 3 Position Sensor Patented optronic detection sensor with SIL3 safety level that operates without a limit switch, providing precise elevator positioning for safety-critical applications. Sold to elevator OEMs and installers as a component.
• Custom wiring harness manufacturing (Câblage / Connexions électriques) Custom electrical wiring harness manufacturing and electrical connection solutions for elevator installations, produced by OCTÉ Electric Spain and OCTÉ Electric Czech. Serves the group's own elevator production and external industrial customers (e.g., Zollner) requiring customized electrical sub-assemblies.
• Sheet metal fabrication services (Tôlerie / Mécano-soudure / Chaudronnerie) Sheet metal fabrication, welding (mécano-soudure), assembly (assemblage) and boiler-making (chaudronnerie) services for elevator components, shafts, pylons and custom metalwork. Provided by OCTÉ Industry to internal elevator production and to external industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72-hour availability for winches (2-speed, VF, drum), control cabinets, and traction cables
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henning GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Since 2016, OCTÉ Lift has been the official distributor of Henning GmbH & Co. KG products. Henning is a manufacturer of elevator components.
• Fédération des Ascenseurs (French Elevator Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCTÉ Lift is a member of the French Elevator Federation, actively supporting the promotion and development of elevator professions.
• Avenir Sportif du ThymeraisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOCTÉ Lift is a partner of the Women's Handball Team of Avenir Sportif du Thymerais, supporting local sports.
• Lemon CréationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development partner for OCTÉ's digital presence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KONE: Global elevator and escalator major headquartered in Finland, serving residential, commercial, and industrial end markets worldwide. KONE is both a strategic customer/component buyer for OCTÉ and the dominant direct competitor in finished elevator installations across Europe.
• Schindler: Swiss-headquartered global elevator and escalator major with strong European footprint and significant modernization business. Schindler is a confirmed OCTÉ component supply partner and a direct competitor in European new-build and retrofit projects.
• Thyssenkrupp Elevator (TKE): German-headquartered global elevator major with extensive European installed base and active modernization franchise. TKE is a named OCTÉ component partner and competes directly in residential, commercial, and industrial elevator segments in Europe.
• OTIS: Largest global elevator and escalator company (US-headquartered), operating across all building segments with a large service-installation base. OTIS is both an OCTÉ component customer and a global direct competitor in custom elevator and modernization projects.

Direct peers

• Henning GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of elevator components (safety gear, buffers, governors, door locks). Henning is OCTÉ's exclusive distribution partner in France since 2016 and a directly comparable European elevator subsystem specialist.
• Orona: Spanish-headquartered European elevator manufacturer with strong custom-elevator and modernization capabilities across the Iberian market and broader Europe. Orona is a named OCTÉ component customer and a directly comparable mid-market European elevator specialist with overlapping product range.
• Cibes Lift: Swedish-headquartered European elevator manufacturer specializing in compact, low-headroom, and accessibility elevators for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to OCTÉ's 'Ascenseur espace réduit', ONE Elevator, and PMR product lines in the niche of space-constrained installations.
• KLEEMANN: Greek-headquartered European manufacturer of residential and commercial elevators with custom solutions and a strong modernization offering. Directly comparable to OCTÉ in scale, product breadth, and focus on European custom elevator and modernization projects.
• Wittur: Global elevator component manufacturer (doors, gearboxes, safety components) headquartered in Germany with pan-European production. Wittur is an OCTÉ component customer and the most direct comparable peer on the elevator subsystems supply side.
• Stannah: UK-headquartered family-owned elevator manufacturer focused on stairlifts, home lifts, and commercial elevators with a strong service and modernization franchise. Comparable to OCTÉ as a European family-owned elevator specialist with vertical integration and custom-design focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/octelift
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/octe-lift

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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