What ETANCO Group does

ETANCO Group is a France-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of fixing and fastening solutions for the European construction industry, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Le Pecq. The group produces more than 80,000 product references across four application segments: building envelope (waterproofing, roofing, cladding, facade), building structure (anchors, wood solutions, chemical solutions), interior of building (anchors, silicones, electrical/thermo-sanitary fixings), and specific infrastructure (rail encapsulants, anchoring for rail and tramway projects). Core technologies include cold forming, hot deep galvanization, plastic injection, color coating, Zamak injection and encapsulation, laser cutting, sherardizing, and foam cutting/transformation, supported by a portfolio of more than 150 patents and branded product lines such as ISOLCO, BARACO, FACALU, ZACROVIS, VULCO, and BETOFAST EVO.

The group operates five production sites (three in France, one in Italy, one in Poland) and runs approximately 920 employees, manufacturing roughly 2 billion fixings and executing 200,000 shipments per year. Commercial offices cover France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania, with exports to 50+ countries and a customer base of 18,000+. Distribution subsidiaries (LRM, ETANCO BENELUX, ETANCO GMBH, ETANCO CZ, ETANCO POLSKA, SICOP, R-FIX REUNION FIXATIONS, BOL-FIXATIONS, LRD-TS) sell through both direct sales forces targeting manufacturers, architects, design offices, and contractors, and through wholesalers/distributors with 48-hour delivery in France.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of physical fasteners, brackets, anchors, chemical solutions, and technical foams, with pricing not publicly disclosed as is typical for B2B industrial construction supplies. Revenue stands at €260 million (most recent stated turnover). Subsidiary brands include Friulsider (Italy, plastic/metal fastening), SYSTEA GmbH (Germany, ventilated facades, acquired March 2021), IT-FIXING (thermal-break fasteners, acquired February 2018), and Plastiform's (technical foams holding 80%+ of the French streetcar rail encapsulant market). On April 11, 2022, ETANCO Group was acquired by Simpson Strong-Tie, a US-based leader in engineered structural connectors, and continues to operate as a separate brand with no immediate changes to product lines, production, or workforce.

Name

ETANCO Group

Legal name

ETANCO S.A.S.

Website

https://etancogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ETANCO Group is a French designer, manufacturer, and distributor of fixing and fastening solutions for the European construction industry, offering 80,000+ products across building envelope, structure, interior, and infrastructure applications, serving 18,000+ customers in 50+ countries with €260 million in revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Building envelope fixings
• Facade anchoring systems
• Structural fastening hardware
• Roofing and cladding fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Pecq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales - Fixing and fastening solutions: ETANCO designs, manufactures, and distributes fixing and fastening solutions for building envelope, building structure, interior of building, and specific infrastructure. Revenue comes from sale of 80,000+ products including anchors, screws, brackets, facade systems, chemical solutions, and technical foams.
2. Facade and structural systems: Complete facade systems including ISOLCO brackets, FACALU aluminum frameworks, and BARACO anchors for heavy load applications in construction projects.
3. Technical foams (Plastiform's): Rail encapsulants and specialty foams for rail and streetcar projects, waterproofing elements, and sound proofing solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ETANCO Group designs, manufactures, and distributes fixing, fastening, anchoring, and sealing solutions for building envelopes, covering waterproofing, roofing, cladding, and facades. The group offers more than 80,000 product references across proprietary brands (ISOLCO, FACALU, BARACO, BETOFAST EVO, ATS EVO, VULCO, ETANCOVIS/FAT, ZACROVIS, X1 EVO, MODUSOL, ETASOL) and subsidiaries (Friulsider, Plastiform, IT-FIXING, SYSTEA, ETANCOPLAST), serving construction professionals, distributors, architects, and design offices.

Product overview

ETANCO Group is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of fixing and fastening solutions for the European construction market. Founded in 1952, the Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 80,000 products serving four core market applications: building envelope (waterproofing, roofing, cladding, facade), building structure (anchors, wood solutions, chemical solutions), interior of building (anchors, silicones, electrical/thermo-sanitary fixings), and specific infrastructure (rail encapsulants, anchoring for rail/tramway projects). Key product lines include ISOLCO facade brackets, FACALU aluminum framework systems, BARACO heavy load anchors, BETOFAST concrete screws, and VULCO saddle washers. The Group operates through multiple acquired brands including Friulsider (Italy), SYSTEA (Germany), IT-FIXING (thermal break fasteners), and Plastiform's (technical foams for rail infrastructure). With five production sites across France, Italy, and Poland, ETANCO exports to over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRIULSIDER: Italian subsidiary specializing in plastic and metal fastening products, with 6,100m2 site in Udinese and over 5,800 articles
• SYSTEA
• PLASTIFORM'S
• LRM
• Etan&Co

Products and services

• ISOLCO facade brackets Bracket system for fixing external insulation and ventilated facades (ETICS), providing structural attachment between building support and cladding panels, sold to contractors and specifiers on facade projects.
• FACALU aluminum framework Aluminum sub-frame framework for ventilated facade systems, designed to support cladding panels and integrate with ISOLCO brackets on building facades.
• BARACO heavy load anchors Heavy load mechanical anchoring system for structural fixings into concrete and masonry, used where high load capacity is required.
• BETOFAST EVO concrete screws Concrete screw anchor system for fastening into concrete substrates, used in temporary and permanent fixings on construction sites.
• ATS EVO safety bolts Safety bolt fixings used in construction applications requiring secure, certified mechanical anchoring.
• VULCO saddle washers Saddle washers designed for use with roofing fasteners to seal and distribute load on roof surfaces for waterproofing applications.
• ETANCOVIS and FAT self-drilling screws Self-drilling screw ranges for fastening to metal structures in roofing and cladding applications.
• ZACROVIS hi-thread roofing fastening system Hi-thread fastening system specifically developed for roofing applications, providing high pull-out performance in roof substrates.
• X1 EVO universal plugs Universal wall plugs designed for use across multiple base materials, providing general-purpose mechanical fixing for construction trades.
• Plastiform technical foams and sealants Technical foams, sealants, and weatherproofing products for building envelope applications, sold under the Plastiform brand through ETANCO distribution.
• Friulsider fastening solutions Brand of fastening and anchoring solutions distributed within the ETANCO portfolio, covering professional construction fixings across European markets.
• SYSTEA ventilated facade systems Engineered ventilated facade systems combining sub-frame, brackets, and fixings as a complete envelope solution from the SYSTEA brand.
• IT-FIXING thermal break fasteners Thermal break and insulation fasteners designed to attach insulation and reduce thermal bridging in building envelopes, with full ETA, SE, and seismic certifications.
• MODUSOL and ETASOL solar mounting systems Solar mounting and fixing systems for rooftop photovoltaic installations, including rails, brackets, and weatherproof mounting kits designed for residential and commercial solar projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 billion fixings marketed per year across 50+ countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik: German specialist manufacturer of heavy-duty anchors and chemical fixings for concrete construction. Comparable through ETA-certified anchor portfolio (heavy-load, seismic) directly overlapping ETANCO's BARACO and ATS EVO product lines.
• Rawlplug (Rawlplug Group / Koelner): Polish-headquartered manufacturer of mechanical and chemical fixings, fasteners, and power tool accessories. Comparable product range (anchors, screws, insulation fixings) and direct overlap in Polish, French, and German markets served by ETANCO.
• fischer Group (fischerwerke): German family-owned manufacturer of nylon plugs, steel anchors, chemical fixings, and facade systems. The closest direct peer to ETANCO with nearly identical product portfolio (anchors, facade brackets, chemical anchoring) and overlapping European construction customer base.
• EJOT Group: German-headquartered specialist in fastening technology for construction and industrial applications. Direct overlap with ETANCO's facade bracket, roofing fastener, and screw business, particularly in Central Europe and Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-based global manufacturer of fastening systems, anchors, and construction tools. Direct competitor in chemical and mechanical anchors with comparable technical sales-led motion targeting architects and contractors across European construction markets.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Parent company since April 2022 and the leading US engineered structural connector and fastener company. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of construction fixings, anchors, and connectors with overlapping product categories (screws, anchors, structural connectors) and complementary geographic footprint.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Construction: US diversified industrial conglomerate whose Construction Products segment includes Paslode, Ramset, and Spit brands in fastening tools and anchors. Comparable as a multi-brand construction fastener platform with global scale and overlapping product categories.
• SFS Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of precision fastening solutions, fasteners, and engineered components for construction and industrial markets. Comparable in fasteners and construction fastening systems, with broader industrial diversification.
• Würth Group: Germany-based global leader in fastening and assembly materials serving construction and trades. Comparable through its extensive screw, anchor, and bracket portfolio distributed via direct sales force across Europe, overlapping directly with ETANCO's fastener business.

Emerging players

• CELO: Spanish manufacturer and distributor of fixings, fasteners, and electrical installation products. Comparable in screw, plug, and anchor categories with growing European footprint that intersects ETANCO's southern European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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