What Fassi France does

Fassi France is the French distribution, integration, and service arm of Italy's Fassi Group, specializing in truck-mounted cranes, hydraulic lifting arms, and mini-cranes for the construction, transport, lifting, recycling, and forestry sectors. The company distributes three flagship brands — Fassi (Italian truck-mounted cranes with 60+ models and 30,000 possible configurations), Marrel (French-made Ampliroll hydraulic lifting arms, a global standard with 100+ years of heritage at the Saint-Étienne headquarters), and Jekko (Italian mini-cranes and spider cranes for confined-space applications) — alongside complementary lines from Cranab, Next Hydraulique, Forez-Bennes, and CIDO. Its core technology stack includes proprietary systems such as FSC stability control, FX500 electronic load management, PROLINK progressive link geometry, MPES multi-power extension, UHSS ultra-high-strength steel construction, and an Internet of Cranes remote diagnostics platform.

The business operates through a 60+ dealer/concessionnaire network covering France and overseas territories, supplemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries (Miltra Provence, Miltra Paris Nord, Decauville) and — as of December 2025 — eight bodywork companies unified under the new Fassi Carrosseries entity. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of cranes (€10 tm to over 100 tm capacity), lifting arms, and mini-cranes, with a growing recurring stream from tiered multi-year maintenance contracts (Initial/Standard/Full Service, 2-6 year terms) introduced in January 2023, plus spare parts (24-48 hour delivery) and custom sub-frame manufacturing from the Atelier workshop (~200 units/year capacity, €130,000 invested in 2022). Pre-sale engineering support (Bureau d'études), operator training, and 24/7 technical assistance round out the value proposition. Ownership sits with Italy's Fassi Group through the French holding CTELM, which Giovanni Fassi took majority control of in January 2017 from Roger Boutonnet (who remains President). The company employs 11-50 staff at its Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône headquarters in Val-d'Oise and was recently rated 60/100 (57th percentile, "Engagé" badge) by EcoVadis in January 2026.

Name

Fassi France

Legal name

Fassi France

Website

https://fassifrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fassi France distributes and integrates truck-mounted cranes (Fassi), hydraulic lifting arms (Marrel Ampliroll), and mini-cranes (Jekko) for French transport, construction, lifting, and recycling operators, through 60+ dealers and 80 service points with engineering, custom chassis manufacturing, and recurring maintenance contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial lifting equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Truck-mounted cranes
• Hydraulic lifting arms
• Material handling equipment
• Crane distribution network
• Recycling handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-ouen-l'aumone

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Sales: Sale of truck-mounted cranes (Fassi brand) as the primary revenue stream, with models ranging from 10 to over 100 tm capacity.
2. Lifting Arms (Ampliroll Marrel): Sale of hydraulic lifting arms (Ampliroll system) and multibennes, distributed since January 2022. Marrel invented the Ampliroll system, a global standard.
3. Mini-Cranes (Jekko): Sale of compact mini-cranes and spider cranes designed for confined spaces, distributed since January 2022. Jekko is market leader in France.
4. After-Sales Service & Maintenance Contracts: Service contracts with 3 levels (Initial Service, Standard Service, Full Service) for durations of 2-6 years. Includes 24/7 technical assistance and spare parts delivery.
5. Spare Parts & Accessories: Parts store offering spare parts with 24-48h delivery across France.
6. Custom Chassis Manufacturing (Atelier): Custom-engineered false chassis production with capacity of ~200 units/year, targeting optimized payload and crane performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fassi France distributes and integrates truck-mounted cranes (Fassi brand, 60+ models, 30,000 configurations), hydraulic lifting arms and multibennes (Marrel/Ampliroll), and compact mini-cranes (Jekko) for construction, transport, recycling, and industrial sectors. The company provides complementary services including engineering studies (Bureau d'études), operator training, after-sales service with 24/7 technical assistance, spare parts delivery within 24-48 hours, and multi-year maintenance contracts across 60+ dealer partners and 80 service points in France.

Product overview

Fassi France operates as a specialized distributor and integrator of truck-mounted crane systems and hydraulic handling equipment. The product portfolio centers on three main brands: Fassi cranes (manufactured in Italy with 60+ models and 30,000+ configurations), Marrel Ampliroll lifting arms (invented in France, 100+ years of heritage), and Jekko mini-cranes (for confined space applications). The company offers complete solutions including technical engineering studies, custom sub-frame manufacturing (Atelier), training, 24/7 after-sales service, and multi-year maintenance contracts. Products serve construction, material transport, recycling, and industrial sectors through a network of 60+ dealer partners across France with 80 service points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ampliroll (Marrel): Hydraulic lifting arms invented and developed in France, known for robustness, safety and reliability. The Ampliroll brand is a standard worldwide for hydraulic lifting arms.

Products and services

• Fassi Cranes Truck-mounted hydraulic cranes designed and manufactured in Italy under the Fassi brand. Available in 60+ models with up to 30,000 possible configurations covering 10 to over 100 tm lifting capacity. Distributed in France to construction, transport, recycling, lifting, and industrial buyers via a 60+ dealer network. Known for quality, power, and proprietary Fassi technologies (FSC, FX500, PROLINK, MPES, UHSS).
• Marrel Ampliroll Lifting Arms Hydraulic lifting arms invented and manufactured in France at the Marrel Saint-Étienne headquarters with over 100 years of heritage. The Ampliroll system is a global standard for hydraulic lifting arms. Configurations include AL16, AL18, AL20, ALBA20 models for recycling, materials handling, and waste collection applications. Known for robustness, safety, and reliability.
• Jekko Mini-Cranes Compact mini-cranes and spider cranes designed for precision lifting in confined and tight spaces. Manufactured in Italy and distributed by Fassi France for aviation, forestry, construction, railway, and military applications. Recognized for compactness, maneuverability, and ability to operate where conventional cranes cannot.
• Marrel Multibennes Multi-skip loaders and bodies for industrial vehicles ranging from 3 to 28 tonnes, complementing the Marrel Ampliroll lifting arm product line for materials handling and recycling operations.
• Cranab Products Cranes and equipment for forestry and material handling applications manufactured by Cranab (Sweden) and distributed through Fassi France as part of the Fassi Group portfolio.
• Atelier Sub-Frames (Faux-châssis) Custom-engineered false chassis (sub-frames) manufactured by Fassi France at the in-house Atelier workshop for optimal payload and crane performance. Includes bolted sub-frame range and kit designs for 3.5-ton trucks. Reduces vehicle weight (increasing payload by hundreds of kg) and reduces assembly time from 3-5 weeks to same-day delivery with the truck.
• Engineering Bureau (Bureau d'études) Pre-sale engineering services providing technical studies and 3D plans for custom crane installations. Helps optimize equipment selection, mounting configuration, and vehicle integration for buyers across transport, construction, lifting, and industrial sectors.
• Training Services Training programs for operators and technicians on Fassi crane operation and maintenance. Delivered as a certified training organization (organisme de formation) to ensure safe and effective equipment use by customer personnel.
• After-Sales Service (SAV) 24/7 technical assistance with spare parts delivery in 24-48 hours across France. Operated through the dense service network of 80 points plus ~20 overseas service points (New Caledonia, Réunion, Tahiti, Mayotte). Includes the parts store (Magasin) for quick parts availability to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Service Contracts Customized multi-year maintenance contracts available in 3 tiers: Initial Service (regulatory operations and manufacturer recommendations), Standard Service (Initial plus wear parts), and Full Service (complete coverage including electronics). Contract durations range from 2-6 years with personalized pricing based on equipment type and coverage level. Includes VGP periodic verification, condition reports, and preventive maintenance.
• Fassi F2350RL-HXP Crane New high-performance Fassi crane model (F2350RL-HXP) announced in 2025 with enhanced lifting capacity and performance specifications, expanding the Fassi truck-mounted crane product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• False chassis optimization reduces vehicle weight, increasing payload by hundreds of kg
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Gaubert ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 September 2025New service point partner based in Ruffec (16), specialized in breakdown and specialized transport vehicles. Provides maintenance and service for Fassi equipment in the region.
• Badourès & FilscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2023Family company (3 generations) in Dordogne, specializing in truck chassis transformation since 1986. Joined Fassi France dealer network in March 2023, serving materials merchants, roofers, public works, and landscaping sectors.
• MarrelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Marrel, inventor of the Ampliroll system (global standard), transfers distribution to Fassi France from January 2022. Marrel focuses on international expansion and military market while Fassi France handles domestic distribution of lifting arms and multibennes.
• JekkocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Italian manufacturer of mini-cranes and spider cranes. Distribution transferred to Fassi France from January 2022. Jekko is the French market leader with 50 units sold in 2021. Products designed for confined spaces in industrial, forestry, construction, rail, and military applications.
• Next HydrauliqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Brand included in Fassi France's distribution portfolio complementing the crane and lifting equipment offering.
• CTELM (Holding Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2017French holding company grouping Fassi France, Marrel, and ATN. Roger Boutonnet serves as President. On January 23, 2017, Roger Boutonnet transferred his associates' shares to Giovanni Fassi, who took majority control. CTELM holds various subsidiaries including Fassi Carrosseries (8 bodybuilding facilities).
• Fassi Italy (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFassi Italy is the parent company and manufacturer of Fassi cranes. The company operates under the Fassi Group with coordinated product development, brand identity (including iconic 'A' logo redesign in 2025), and global strategy. Giovanni Fassi took majority control in January 2017 through CTELM holding.
• CranabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish manufacturer in the Fassi Group. Products complement Fassi France's offering in specific lifting applications.
• CranabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish manufacturer whose products are distributed by Fassi France.
• CIDOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership announced for strategic collaboration. CIDO participated with Fassi France at Technotrans 2024 event.
• ScaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTruck manufacturer partnership for crane-mounted vehicles. Help Transport operates Scania trucks with Fassi cranes. Multiple Scania-equipped Fassi vehicles displayed at JDL events.
• Volvo TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTruck manufacturer partnership. Volvo Trucks vehicles equipped with Fassi cranes presented at JDL 2024.
• Renault TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Renault Trucks for truck-mounted crane solutions. Miltra Provence delivered Renault Trucks 30-tonne vehicle with F305A crane to Mediaco.
• FusominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with Fassi for 'Prêt à l'emploi' (ready-to-use) vehicle solutions. Canter vehicles (3.5-8.5 tonnes) with integrated crane and bucket systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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