Retotub

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RETOTUB is a French industrial manufacturer of shoring, scaffolding and construction safety equipment, serving B2B building and public-works contractors across France and Europe through direct sales and on-site rental via the LVTec channel within Groupe DUO SERVICES.

Company typePrivate
Founded1950
HeadquartersVierzon, France
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Retotub does

RETOTUB is a French industrial manufacturer headquartered in Vierzon, producing shoring, scaffolding and collective-protection equipment for the building and public-works sector. Operating from a 10,000m² factory on a 30,000m² industrial site, the company fabricates a defined product family that includes étais (props), cadre-étais (frame props), tours d'étaiement (shoring towers), échafaudage (scaffolding), coffrage horizontal (horizontal formwork), Stockage (storage) solutions, and access platforms such as Safe Access and its electrified Safe Access e-mov variant. A more recent extension covers the P.T.C. ergonomic roofing workstation, indicating product diversification into specialized contractor applications. The company is structured as a SAS with €51,000 legal capital and employs an estimated 101–250 people, operating within the broader Groupe DUO SERVICES ecosystem (300 employees, 10 agencies).

The business model combines direct equipment sales with an on-site rental/sales channel delivered through LVTec, giving RETOTUB both transactional and recurring-revenue exposure to construction contractors. Go-to-market is B2B sales-led, supported by regional technico-commercial staffing and proprietary project-planning software (MULTIDEC, RETOCAD) intended to embed RETOTUB equipment into contractor planning workflows. Geographic reach covers France and selected European markets, with no disclosed customer concentration beyond the construction SMB and mid-cap contractor segment.

The company's principal strategic positioning is built around Made-in-France industrial origin and a multi-decade operating history dating to 1950, combined with an integrated distribution network via Groupe DUO SERVICES. The product portfolio spans commodity mechanical equipment (props, scaffolding) through to differentiated ergonomic and electrified access solutions, supported by configuration software. Revenue is generated through unit sales and rental contracts; pricing model and contract structure are not publicly disclosed. No funding rounds, M&A activity, IPO plans or public-company financial disclosures are referenced in the available data.

Retotub firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Retotub
Legal name: SAS RETOTUB
Website: https://retotub.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1950
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: RETOTUB is a French industrial manufacturer of shoring, scaffolding and construction safety equipment, serving B2B building and public-works contractors across France and Europe through direct sales and on-site rental via the LVTec channel within Groupe DUO SERVICES.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Retotub industry classification

Industry

Product category: Construction Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS: Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)
SIC: Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
akta.pro primary industry: Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)
akta.pro secondary industry: Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

Construction equipment manufacturing
Shoring systems
Scaffolding systems
Formwork solutions
Collective protection systems

Where Retotub is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vierzon
HQ country: France
HQ region: Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

Retotub business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and direct sale of construction equipment including props, shoring towers, scaffolding, formwork, collective protection systems, and accessories. Products are sold to BTP (construction) companies throughout France and Europe.
Equipment Rental: Rental services provided through LVTec agency integrated on the same site, offering construction companies flexible access to equipment without purchase.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Retotub product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Retotub manufactures and sells Made-in-France construction site equipment including shoring props (étais), frame props (cadre-étais), shoring towers (tour d'étaiement), scaffolding (échafaudage), horizontal formwork (coffrage horizontal), collective protection systems, storage baskets, the SAFE ACCESS truck-loading platform, and the P.T.C roofing work station. It also rents equipment through its integrated LVTec agency and supports products with proprietary software tools (MULTIDEC, RETOCAD). The company serves BTP (construction) companies across France and Europe.

Product overview

RETOTUB is a French manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction shoring, safety, and scaffolding equipment all 'Made in France.' The product range includes Étais (props), Cadre-étais (frame props), Tour d'étaiement (shoring towers), Échafaudage (scaffolding), Coffrage horizontal (horizontal formwork with aluminum and wooden beams), Protection collective (collective protection systems), Stockage (storage solutions), Safe Access (truck loading platforms), and P.T.C (roofing work stations). Additionally, the company provides software tools including MULTIDEC (catalog management application) and RETOCAD (technical design software). These products serve the French and European construction (BTP) industry, with the factory located in Vierzon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Étais (Props)
Cadre-étais (Frame Props)
Tour d'étaiement (Shoring Tower)
Protection Collective (Collective Protection Systems)
Échafaudage (Scaffolding)
Safe Access
Coffrage Horizontal (Horizontal Formwork)
Stockage (Storage)
P.T.C - Poste de Travail en Couverture
MULTIDEC Software
RETOCAD

Companies that use Retotub

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Retotub technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Retotub partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

LVTeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site agency integrated at the Vierzon facility providing sales and rental services for RETOTUB equipment. Located within the same site as the manufacturing plant.
CTP CoffrageminorOthersSister company under Groupe DUO SERVICES, appears in partner/logo section of RETOTUB website.
AdriaTecminorOthersSister company under Groupe DUO SERVICES, appears in partner/logo section of RETOTUB website.
AGH CoffrageminorOthersSister company under Groupe DUO SERVICES, appears in partner/logo section of RETOTUB website.
Groupe DUO SERVICEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group bringing together 300 people across 10 agencies, offering comprehensive solutions for public works, building and civil engineering. RETOTUB operates as the manufacturing brand for equipment while the group provides holistic construction support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Retotub competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

PERI: German-headquartered global manufacturer of formwork, scaffolding, and shoring systems serving construction contractors. Closely comparable to RETOTUB in core product categories (coffrage, étaiement, échafaudage) and customer base (BTP contractors), but at significantly larger multinational scale.
Doka: Austrian manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding solutions for the global construction industry. Directly comparable to RETOTUB in formwork (coffrage) and shoring product lines, serving the same BTP contractor customers across Europe and beyond.
ULMA Construction: Spanish manufacturer of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding systems, part of the ULMA Group. Directly comparable to RETOTUB as a European family-group-affiliated manufacturer offering integrated shoring, formwork, and access solutions to construction firms.
Layher: German specialist manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems with strong European presence. Directly comparable to RETOTUB in scaffolding (échafaudage) and access platforms, and a frequent reference point for European-made scaffolding quality and engineering.
Meva Formwork Systems: German manufacturer of wall and slab formwork, shoring, and climbing systems for concrete construction. Comparable to RETOTUB in coffrage and étaiement categories, serving similar European BTP contractors.
Hünnebeck: European provider of formwork, scaffolding, and safety solutions for the construction industry (part of BrandSafway). Directly comparable to RETOTUB across coffrage, étaiement, and échafaudage, with a broader multi-country service network.

Broad incumbents

Altrad: French-headquartered global industrial services group offering scaffolding, formwork, equipment rental, and site services. Comparable to RETOTUB as a French-based industrial scaffolding/services player, but operating at much larger scale across multiple service lines.
Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding: International formwork and scaffolding supplier with operations in multiple regions. Comparable to RETOTUB in core product categories but operates as a broader incumbent with larger rental fleets and engineered solutions for major infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

Tuffbuilt (TBS Group): Provider of shoring and formwork systems for construction. Comparable to RETOTUB as a specialist in shoring/structural support equipment, though smaller and focused on selected markets.
Combisafe: Specialist provider of collective edge protection and safety systems for construction sites. Comparable to RETOTUB's Protection collective product line, addressing the same worksite safety and collective-protection use cases for BTP contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Retotub financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Retotub leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Retotub subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

Retotub funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Retotub M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Retotub

What does Retotub do?

Is Retotub a public or private company?

Retotub is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Retotub founded?

Retotub was founded in 1950. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Retotub based?

Retotub is headquartered in Vierzon, France, in the Europe region.

How does Retotub make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental.

Who are Retotub's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are PERI, Doka, ULMA Construction, Layher, Meva Formwork Systems and Hünnebeck. Broad incumbents are Altrad and Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding. Emerging players are Tuffbuilt (TBS Group) and Combisafe.

Does Retotub have an API?

No public API is recorded for Retotub.

What industry is Retotub in?

Retotub's product category is Construction Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAL, Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing, with a secondary code of TLABAFAH, Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers). Its NAICS code is 33312 and its SIC code is 3531.