What Bacacier group does

Bacacier Group (legal entity B.A.C ACIER) is a French industrial manufacturer of steel building envelope products, operating under the 'Bacacier by Kingspan' brand and owned by Kingspan Group. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Riom (Puy-de-Dôme), the company designs and produces profiled steel sheets, insulated sandwich panels (PIR and rock-wool cores, including KS1000 RW QuadCore technology), structural profiles (purlins, girts, composite and dry floors, false-ceiling profiles), cladding systems, and a wide range of accessories (gutter systems, photovoltaic-ready supports, rainwater drainage) organized across three product families: Toiture & Couverture, Façade & Bardage, and Plancher & Structure. Its technology stack centers on steel-sheet profiling and insulation lamination, anchored by a dense portfolio of 14+ registered trademarks and at least one patented concept (TUILE R, a no-cut interlocking tile-sheet panel), supported by extensive technical documentation (DWG CAD files, ACERMI certifications, DOP documents, FDES) and an online structural calculation software.

Bacacier makes money primarily through one-time B2B product sales to professional customers across five named segments: engineering firms (bureau d'études), architects, installers (poseurs), real estate professionals, and building materials distributors. Pricing is quote-based (devis), customized by customer type, volume, and specification, with no public price list; distribution is mainly domestic (France) via direct sales, a small e-commerce storefront for samples and limited product sales, and distributor networks. The company operates additional offices in Aigueperse alongside the Riom headquarters and exports through the parent group's international footprint.

The company markets through its corporate website (bacacier.com), Facebook, YouTube (Groupe Bacacier channel), and Pinterest, and positions itself within Kingspan's Planet Passionate sustainability initiative, claiming its associated CO2 emissions have been halved. With 251–500 employees and a 30-year operating history, Bacacier is a mid-cap industrial asset embedded within a globally significant building envelope conglomerate, providing the French market with specification-grade steel roofing, cladding, and structural solutions backed by full technical documentation ecosystems.

Name

Bacacier group

Legal name

B.A.C ACIER

Website

https://bacacier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bacacier Group is a French manufacturer of steel building envelope products — profiled sheets, insulated sandwich panels, and structural profiles — sold B2B under the 'Bacacier by Kingspan' brand to engineering firms, architects, installers, and distributors across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Building Envelope Products

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

Keywords

• Steel building envelopes
• Profiled steel sheets
• Metal roofing panels
• Sandwich panel manufacturing
• Steel cladding profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Aigueperse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Building Products Sales: One-time product sales of steel profiled sheets, sandwich panels, and accessories for roofing, cladding, and structural applications. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce platform and through distributor networks. Revenue is generated through product transactions with professional customers including builders, architects, and construction firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bacacier manufactures and sells profiled steel sheets, sandwich panels, and accessories for building envelopes including roofing, cladding, and structural applications. The product portfolio spans waterproofing supports, traditional covering profiles, insulated sandwich panels, tile- and zinc-look profiles, standing seam systems, deck plates, composite floors, and structural profiles for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Products are sold B2B to engineering firms, architects, installers, real estate professionals, and building materials distributors across France.

Product overview

Bacacier group (Bacacier By Kingspan) is a French manufacturer of steel construction products for building envelopes. The company operates as a diversified product portfolio organized into three main categories: Toiture & Couverture (Roofing & Covering), Façade & Bardage (Facade & Cladding), and Plancher & Structure (Flooring & Structure). The roofing portfolio includes the ALTEO® ribbed steel sheet range for waterproofing supports, photovoltaic-compatible systems, traditional covering profiles (COVEO®, SINUS® C), sandwich panels (KS1000RW QuadCore, COVISO®, KS1000 RF), tile-look profiles (TUYLEO®, TUILE R®), standing seam appearance systems (CLIPEO®), zinc-appearance profiles (LANDRYBAC®), deck plates (TEMPO Couverture), and insulated membrane gutters. The facade range encompasses traditional and architectural cladding profiles, standing seam appearance cladding, zinc-appearance cladding, sandwich panels with hidden or visible fixings, cladding planks, deck plates, and Z Thermique thermal profiles. The structural range includes composite floors, dry floors, purlins and girts, and false ceiling profiles. The company also offers technical services including sample ordering, online calculation software, and comprehensive technical documentation. Products are designed for residential, commercial, and industrial building applications, with specialized solutions for high humidity environments (AQUALTEO®) and photovoltaic integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALTEO: Range of ribbed steel sheets serving as waterproofing support for sealed roofing
• AQUALTEO
• COVEO
• CLIPEO
• TUYLEO
• TUILE R
• LANDRYBAC
• TEMPO
• SINUS
• ROOFALTEO
• SOPRALTEO
• INOVALTEO
• SURFALTEO
• COVISO
• KS1000RW
• KS1000 RF
• Planet Passionate

Products and services

• ALTEO® Ribbed Steel Sheets Range of ribbed steel sheets serving as waterproofing supports for sealed roofing systems. Supports insulation covered with a waterproofing coating and is available in multiple heights to accommodate different spans and loads, with various perforation options. For engineering firms, architects, and roofing contractors.
• TUILE R® Repositionable Tile Steel Panels Patented repositionable tile sheet range enabling installation without cutting. 1m² panels interlock in length and width to adapt to all construction sites. Includes Area® and Originale variants. Designed for roofing installers and contractors.
• COVEO® Traditional Covering Profiles Ribbed and corrugated steel plates for traditional covering applications, designed for dry covering installations on nearly all roof types (new or renovation). Features condensation regulation options including COVABSORB and COVADRAIN solutions. For traditional roofing applications.
• SINUS® C Corrugated Steel Profiles Corrugated steel profiles for traditional covering applications, suitable for dry covering installations across various roof configurations with optional condensation regulation. For installers and roofing contractors.
• KS1000RW QuadCore Insulated Sandwich Panels Insulated sandwich panel for roofing with slope applications, featuring Kingspan QuadCore core technology for superior thermal performance. For commercial and industrial roofing applications.
• COVISO® PIR Foam Sandwich Panels Insulated sandwich panel with PIR foam core for roofing with slope applications, providing thermal insulation and weatherproofing in a single system. For commercial and industrial buildings.
• KS1000 RF Rock Wool Sandwich Panels Insulated sandwich panel for roofing with rock wool core, offering fire resistance properties for building envelope applications. For buildings requiring enhanced fire performance.
• TUYLEO® Tile-Look Steel Profiles TUYLEO® 1100 is a tile-look steel profile ideal for lightweight roofing in new construction or renovation. Easy to install with Rockspirit 35 µm coating, available in 4 colors. For architects and residential building applications.
• CLIPEO® Couverture Standing Seam Profiles Standing seam appearance profile range for roofing. Lightweight and quick to install, ideal for all roofing projects, offered in useful widths of 450 or 500 mm with specific folding options. For architects seeking premium aesthetic finishes.
• LANDRYBAC® Couverture Zinc-Imitation Profiles Designed for residential and tertiary building roofs with zinc-appearance geometry and matte coating available in 4 colors. Includes specific folding options for roof aesthetics. For architectural applications requiring zinc aesthetics without zinc material costs.
• TEMPO Couverture Deck Plates Deck plate range enabling insulation installation with a smooth appearance without visible fixings inside the building. Offered in useful widths of 400, 450, or 500 mm. For commercial and architectural applications.
• Profils de bardage traditionnel (Traditional Cladding Profiles) Traditional cladding profiles for facade applications in building construction. For architectural and contractor applications.
• Profils de bardage architecturaux (Architectural Cladding Profiles) Architectural cladding profiles designed for distinctive building facade aesthetics. For architects and premium building projects.
• Panneaux sandwich à fixations cachées (Hidden-Fixings Sandwich Panels) Sandwich panels with hidden fixings for clean facade appearances without visible installation hardware. For premium architectural facades.
• Panneaux sandwich à fixations visibles (Visible-Fixings Sandwich Panels) Sandwich panels with visible fixings for standard facade applications. For industrial and commercial buildings.
• Planchers collaborants (Composite Steel Floors) Composite steel floors that work with concrete pour for structural floor applications in buildings. For structural engineers and contractors.
• Planchers secs (Dry Floor Systems) Dry floor systems for construction without wet processes, suitable for various building applications. For renovation and fast-track construction projects.
• Pannes et Lisses (Purlins and Girts) Purlins and girts for structural support in roofing and wall applications. For structural steel building frameworks.
• Profils de faux plafonds (False Ceiling Profiles) False ceiling profiles for interior ceiling construction and installation. For commercial and industrial building interiors.
• AQUALTEO® High Humidity Solution Solution for strong and very strong humidity environments. The system enables insulated roofing with ribbed steel sheets and waterproofing coating for high humidity applications, also providing good acoustic absorption. For industrial facilities and high-humidity buildings.
• Photovoltaic Waterproofing Supports (PV Ready) Photovoltaic waterproofing supports enabling sealed roofing compatible with solar panel installation (PV Ready). These profiles serve as support for insulation covered with waterproofing coating and a photovoltaic integration system. For solar-equipped commercial and industrial buildings.
• Chéneaux isolés avec membrane (Insulated Membrane Gutters) Insulated gutters with membrane for rainwater collection, providing thermal continuity to the covering. Composed of PVC-coated steel externally, PIR thermal insulation, and pre-painted white gloss steel internally. Available for acrotère and central valley configurations. For commercial and industrial buildings.
• Planchers collaborants and Dry Floors Structural steel floor systems including composite floors (planchers collaborants) working with concrete pour and dry floor systems (planchers secs) for construction without wet processes. For structural engineers and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year perforation-free guarantee on products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kingspan GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacacier operates as 'Bacacier by Kingspan', indicating it is part of or has a strategic partnership/alliance with Kingspan Group, a global leader in building envelope solutions. This partnership provides Bacacier with access to Kingspan's technologies including QuadCore insulation, global brand recognition, and international distribution network. The company logo shows 'Bacacier by Kingspan' branding.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bemo Systems: German specialist in standing seam metal roofing systems and profiled metal sheets. Direct peer to Bacacier in standing seam appearance profiles (CLIPEO) and traditional covering systems, with comparable B2B architectural and installer customer targeting across European markets.
• Fischer Profil: German manufacturer of roll-formed steel profiles for the construction industry, including roofing, cladding, and structural applications. Comparable mid-sized European competitor to Bacacier with similar B2B go-to-market and product breadth across profiled steel sheets.
• Metecno: European manufacturer of insulated sandwich panels for roofing and cladding with PIR and mineral wool cores. Directly comparable to Bacacier's COVISO, KS1000 RF, and KS1000 RW ranges, serving the same architectural and installer customer base across European markets.
• Tata BlueScope Steel: Joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope, manufacturing coated steel building products including roofing, walling, and structural sections. Direct competitor to Bacacier in profiled steel sheets and sandwich panels, with overlapping B2B construction customer segments.
• Ruukki Construction (SSAB): Part of SSAB, Ruukki manufactures profiled steel sheets, sandwich panels, load-bearing profiles, and roofing/cladding systems for European buildings. Highly comparable to Bacacier across roofing, cladding, and structural profiles, with overlapping B2B customer segments in architects and installers across Europe.
• Trimo: Slovenian-based manufacturer of insulated panels, roofing systems, and building envelope solutions across Europe. Directly competes with Bacacier in sandwich panels and architectural cladding profiles, targeting similar commercial, industrial, and residential construction segments.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Bacacier's parent company and a global leader in insulated panels and building envelope solutions. Kingspan manufactures insulated sandwich panels, structural products, and roofing systems that directly overlap with Bacacier's COVISO, KS1000, and ALTEO ranges, making it both parent and the largest comparable competitor.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer with a construction products division offering steel solutions for building envelopes, roofing, and cladding. While far larger and more diversified, its construction segment competes directly with Bacacier's profiled steel sheet and structural products offerings across European markets.
• SSAB: Nordic steel manufacturer with a construction segment offering steel building products, including the Ruukki brand portfolio. While broader than Bacacier in scope, SSAB's construction products division directly overlaps with Bacacier's profiled steel, sandwich panel, and structural offerings in European building envelope markets.
• Tata Steel: Global steel manufacturer with a Construction Products segment offering steel roofing, wall cladding, and structural floor systems in Europe. Comparable to Bacacier across metal building envelope products, with broader geographic reach but less specialization in the French market niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Bacacier
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bacacier

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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