LPA

What LPA does

LPA (Les Plastiques Appliqués) is a French industrial SME founded in 2001 and headquartered in Richwiller, Alsace, that designs, manufactures, and installs plastic anti-corrosion ventilation systems for chemically aggressive environments. The company serves three primary segments — industrial facilities, tertiary buildings, and engineering offices (bureaux d'études) — and counts among its customers major French enterprises across energy, research, and construction, including CEA, ENGIE, VINCI, BOUYGUES, EIFFAGE, CNRS, DALKIA, SPIE, SNEF, and CEGELEC. With a team of approximately 10-15 collaborators, LPA functions as a niche specialist addressing corrosion-induced equipment failure rather than competing with generalist ventilation firms.

LPA's product portfolio centers on three fan families — HFA axial fans (200-50,000 m³/h), HFD roof turbines (50-50,000 m³/h), and HFR centrifugal/radial fans (15-150,000 m³/h) — complemented by plastic ductwork networks, custom plastic fabrication (chaudronnerie), and air handling units (CTA) with plastic heat exchangers. Technical differentiation rests on specialized thermoplastic materials (PVC, PPH, PPS, PE, PVDF, and electroconductive PPS-EL), ATEX zones 1/2 capability, TÜV EN 1886 certification, ErP2021 compliance, and proprietary innovations including the patented RID-eff deflector hood (approximately 75% pressure loss reduction) and the smartControl intelligent monitoring platform with BMS connectivity. All manufacturing is performed in-house at the Alsace facility, with mobile installation teams deploying across France and Benelux.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven model with three revenue streams: equipment sales, custom plastic fabrication, and turnkey supply-and-installation services. Go-to-market is direct technical-commercial sales augmented by content marketing (website, blog, LinkedIn) and participation in industry events such as Pollutec 2023. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

LPA

Legal name

Les Plastiques Appliqués

Website

https://lpa68.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LPA (Les Plastiques Appliqués) is a French industrial SME founded in 2001 that designs, manufactures, and installs plastic anti-corrosion ventilation systems for corrosive environments. It serves industrial, tertiary, and engineering-office clients across France and Benelux, including CEA, ENGIE, VINCI, and CNRS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic ventilation systems
• Anti-corrosion fans
• Industrial ventilation equipment
• Thermoplastic ductwork
• Air handling units

Headquarters

HQ city

Richwiller

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Ventilation Equipment Sales: Sale of plastic anti-corrosion ventilation equipment including axial fans (HFA), roof fans (HFD), radial fans (HFR), ventilation networks, air treatment units, and accessories. Products are manufactured in France (Alsace) with technical specifications including air flow rates from 15 to 150,000 m3/h and static pressure up to 600 mm CE.
2. Custom Plastic Fabrication (Chaudronnerie Plastique): Custom fabrication of plastic parts on plans including circular and rectangular ducting, conduits, hoods, elbows, flanges, dampers, and connectors. Manufacturing according to specific customer requirements using various thermoplastic materials.
3. Installation Services (Fourniture & Pose): Supply and installation services for complete ventilation systems including qualified installation teams operating throughout France and Benelux for on-site implementation of ventilation networks and equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LPA manufactures and installs anti-corrosion plastic ventilation systems for corrosive industrial environments, producing axial fans (HFA), roof turbines (HFD), and centrifugal fans (HFR) in specialized thermoplastics (PVC, PPH, PPS, PVDF), along with ductwork networks, custom plastic fabrication (chaudronnerie), and air handling units (CTA). The company offers complete turnkey project capability from design and fabrication through on-site installation by qualified teams operating throughout France and Benelux.

Product overview

LPA (Les Plastiques Appliqués) is a manufacturer and installer of anti-corrosion plastic ventilation solutions based in Alsace, France. The product portfolio centers on plastic ventilation equipment for corrosive environments and includes three main fan types: HFA axial fans (200-50,000 m3/h), HFD roof turbines (50-50,000 m3/h), and HFR centrifugal/radial fans (15-150,000 m3/h). These core products are complemented by ventilation ductwork networks (circular and rectangular in PVC, PPH, PPS, PE, PVDF), custom plastic fabrication (chaudronnerie), and Centrales de traitement d'air (CTA) air handling units with energy recovery. Add-on modules include active charcoal filter boxes, smartControl intelligent monitoring systems, sound insulation boxes, and the patented RID-eff deflector hood. The company provides complete turnkey solutions through design, fabrication, supply, and installation services, operating throughout France and Benelux. Key materials used include PVC gris, PVC blanc, PPH, PPS, PPS-EL (electroconductive), PE, PE-EL, and PVDF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ventilateurs axiaux HFA Axial industrial fans for corrosive environments with air flow rates from 200 to 50,000 m3/h and static pressure up to 60 mm CE, manufactured in corrosion-resistant thermoplastics.
• Tourelles de ventilation HFD Roof-mounted ventilation turbines with air flow rates from 50 to 50,000 m3/h and static pressure up to 140 mm CE, designed for corrosive environments.
• Ventilateurs radiaux HFR Centrifugal/radial fans with air flow rates from 15 to 150,000 m3/h and static pressure up to 600 mm CE, achieving efficiency up to 80%. Available with IP55 motors, EEx motors for explosive environments, and variable speed drives.
• Réseaux de ventilation Circular and rectangular ventilation ductwork networks in PVC gris, PVC blanc, PPS, PPH, PE, PVDF, and electroconductive versions (PPS-EL, PE-EL) for corrosive environments.
• Chaudronnerie plastique Custom plastic fabrication on plans including ventilation ducts, piping, fittings, conduits, hoods, elbows, flexible sleeves, grilles, dampers, and other components manufactured from thermoplastic materials.
• Centrale de traitement d'air (CTA) Air handling units with plastic heat exchangers for chemically contaminated air streams, with flow rates from 3,000 to 100,000 m3/h. Features energy recovery, modular design, gas-tight welding, ATEX protection, and TÜV EN 1886 certification.
• Caissons-filtres à charbon actif Filtration and absorption boxes with active charcoal and zeolite for odor, acid, and basic molecule treatment in PVC-PPH-PPS-PE materials with interchangeable filter cells, also available in F7 or G4 filter configurations.
• smartControl Intelligent control and monitoring system for fans with touchscreen interface, real-time visualization of measurement values, 5-year data recording, alarm management with recommended actions, and building management system connectivity. Sold as a standalone add-on technology for ventilation installations.
• Caisson d'insonorisation Sound insulation boxes providing approximately 10 dB noise reduction at 250 Hz (PP model) or approximately 14 dB (galvanized steel model), with welded panel structure, accessible doors, and outdoor installation capability.
• Capot déflecteur RID-eff Patented deflector hood for vertical discharge of contaminated air with rainwater infiltration prevention, reducing pressure loss by approximately 75% versus traditional deflector caps. Available in PVC, PPS, PP, PE thermoplastics.
• Fourniture & pose Supply and installation services for complete ventilation systems, delivered by qualified installation teams operating throughout France and Benelux for on-site implementation of ventilation networks and equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Centrifugal fan efficiency up to 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PollutecminorOthers · 10 October 2023LPA participated in Pollutec 2023 (October 10-13, 2023 at Eurexpo Lyon), the key environmental technology trade show covering water treatment, recycling, energy, and environment sectors. This is an industry event participation rather than a formal partnership agreement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• France Air: French HVAC and ventilation products distributor and solutions provider. Comparable as a French-market competitor providing ventilation equipment, ductwork and project support, including to engineering offices and industrial clients like LPA.
• Halton Group: Finnish industrial indoor-air and ventilation specialist serving commercial kitchens, healthcare and industrial facilities. Closely comparable to LPA as a focused industrial-air-solutions vendor emphasizing engineered, application-specific ventilation equipment.
• Nederman: Swedish specialist in industrial air filtration, fume extraction and clean-air solutions for manufacturing. Comparable to LPA's industrial corrosion-air-handling niche via engineered equipment for aggressive and contaminated industrial environments.
• Systemair: Swedish manufacturer of high-quality ventilation, heating and cooling products for industrial and commercial buildings. Direct peer as a manufacturer of industrial fans, AHUs and ventilation systems sold into industrial and commercial projects similar to LPA's go-to-market.
• Maico Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of fans, blowers and ventilation units for industrial and building applications. Comparable to LPA as a maker of industrial centrifugal and axial fans with engineered, application-specific configurations.
• Aereco: French ventilation specialist focused on demand-controlled and humidity-responsive ventilation. Comparable French-headquartered ventilation vendor with engineered product IP and a similar direct sales motion into building and industrial projects.

Broad incumbents

• FläktGroup: Major European industrial HVAC and ventilation equipment vendor with a broad portfolio including fans, AHUs and air-handling solutions for industrial applications. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same industrial-ventilation category where LPA competes.
• Trox Technik: Global leader in indoor air quality and ventilation components and systems, including fans, AHUs and air-handling units. Comparable as a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial ventilation with overlapping fan, AHU and controls offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-plastiques-appliques

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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