Jungheinrich France

What Jungheinrich France does

Jungheinrich France s.a.s. is the French subsidiary of Jungheinrich AG, a German publicly listed intralogistics group, providing material handling equipment, warehousing solutions, and material flow engineering services to enterprise and mid-market customers across France. The company operates 12 agencies organized into 3 Regional Directorates, employing more than 1,250 people including over 500 service technicians and 150 commercial staff, with headquarters in Vélizy-Villacoublay.

The company's core offering spans electric, diesel, and gas forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks, electric stackers, order pickers, high-lift trucks, and electric tow tractors—95% of which are already electric. Beyond equipment, Jungheinrich France delivers automated warehouse solutions including single- and double-depth stacker cranes, miniload systems, and autonomous mobile robots (AMR/AGV) under the SOTO and AntOn sub-brands. A vertically integrated technology stack includes in-house developed Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Fleet Management Systems (FMS) with Industry 4.0 and IoT integration, proprietary lithium-ion battery and charging technology, and energy management solutions including photovoltaic and storage systems.

Jungheinrich France generates revenue through multiple streams: new equipment sales, refurbished Jungstars used forklifts, flexible rental (daily to annual), preventive maintenance and full-service contracts, original spare parts (98.5% availability, 24-48 hour delivery via Parts Online), automation system integration, and financing solutions. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales through 12 regional agencies, supported by the Call4Service 24/7 service platform and the Profishop e-commerce channel for smaller buyers. The company serves seven primary verticals—logistics & warehousing, food & beverage, retail & wholesale, automotive, pharma & cosmetics, airport logistics, and general industry—with named enterprise customers including Brasseries Kronenbourg, DSV, DHL, Continental, and BLG.

Name

Jungheinrich France

Legal name

Jungheinrich France s.a.s.

Website

https://jungheinrich.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Jungheinrich France s.a.s. provides intralogistics solutions—including forklifts, automated storage systems, autonomous mobile robots, WMS/FMS software, and maintenance services—to enterprise and mid-market customers across France through 12 regional agencies, serving logistics, food & beverage, retail, automotive, and pharma verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment & Intralogistics Solutions

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial) (TLABAHAF), Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Mobile Repair & Roadside (TLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Intralogistics solutions
• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse automation systems
• Forklift truck manufacturing
• Lithium-ion battery technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Vélizy-villacoublay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new forklift trucks including electric, diesel, and gas models; reach trucks; electric stackers; electric pallet trucks; order pickers; high-bay trucks; tow tractors; and industrial trailers.
2. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of reconditioned Jungstars forklifts with guaranteed quality performance.
3. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental services from one day to one year, including rental fleet with various truck types and lithium-ion battery rental options.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive maintenance contracts and full-service contracts including parts, labor, and repair interventions. 24/7 availability through Call4Service platform.
5. Original Spare Parts: Sale of original Jungheinrich spare parts through Parts Online platform, available 24/7 with 98.5% availability and overnight delivery in Europe.
6. Automated Systems and Solutions: Design, installation, and commissioning of automated storage systems, conveyor systems, and mobile robots for warehouses.
7. Financing Solutions: Financial solutions for equipment acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jungheinrich France sells electric, diesel and gas forklift trucks, pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks, order pickers and tow tractors, together with automated warehouses (stacker cranes, miniload systems, racking), autonomous mobile robots, in-house WMS/FMS software, lithium-ion batteries and chargers, and energy management solutions. Revenue is complemented by equipment rental, preventive and full-service maintenance contracts (ACTIV), original spare parts (Parts Online) and a 24/7 service platform (Call4Service) backed by 500+ field technicians across France.

Product overview

Jungheinrich France offers a comprehensive intralogistics solutions portfolio built around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of electric, diesel, and gas forklift trucks (Chariots élévateurs), complemented by pallet trucks (Transpalettes), electric stackers (Gerbeurs), order pickers (Chariots préparateurs de commandes), reach trucks, high-lift trucks, and electric tow tractors. The company provides autonomous mobile robots (AMR/AGV) including the SOTO robot for bin handling and the AntOn by Jungheinrich sub-brand for automated transport and storage. On the automation side, Jungheinrich delivers automated pallet warehouses with stacker cranes, automated small parts warehouses (miniload systems with shuttles), and industrial racking systems (mobile racking and shuttle storage). The digital platform includes the WMS (Warehouse Management System) and FMS (Fleet Management System) for warehouse and fleet optimization, along with energy management solutions. The company also manufactures lithium-ion batteries and chargers in-house. Supporting services include equipment rental, the Call4Service online maintenance platform, ACTIV maintenance contracts, Parts Online e-commerce for spare parts, safety accessories, and the Profishop B2C/B2B e-commerce platform. This integrated approach—from equipment to software to services—allows Jungheinrich to act as a single point of contact for complete intralogistics solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Profishop: Online shop offering professional equipment including pallet trucks, stackers, lifting tables, transport equipment, warehouse equipment, and cleaning/environmental products.
• AntOn by Jungheinrich
• Jungstars
• Call4Service

Products and services

• Jungheinrich Forklift Trucks (Chariots élévateurs) Electric, diesel and gas counterbalance forklift trucks for material handling in warehouses and industrial environments, sold to logistics, manufacturing and distribution enterprises in France.
• Pallet Trucks (Transpalettes) Electric and manual pallet trucks for horizontal transport of pallets over short and medium distances, including lithium-ion powered variants, sold to warehouse and logistics operators.
• Electric Stackers (Gerbeurs électriques) Electric stackers for stacking pallets and handling goods at various heights, including pedestrian, platform and side-seated models, sold to warehouse operators.
• Order Pickers (Chariots préparateurs de commandes) Low-level and high-level order pickers for picking operations in warehouses and distribution centres, sold to logistics and retail operators.
• Reach Trucks (Chariots à mât rétractable) Reach trucks for high-rise storage in narrow aisles, featuring the ETV 2i series, sold to high-density warehouse operators.
• High-Lift Trucks (Chariots grande hauteur) High-lift trucks for warehouse operations requiring significant lifting heights, sold to high-bay warehouse and distribution customers.
• Electric Tow Tractors (Chariots tracteurs électriques) Electric tow tractors for pulling trailers and transporting goods over longer distances within warehouses, airports and industrial sites.
• Autonomous Mobile Robots / AGV (Robots Mobiles) Autonomous mobile robots for automated transport and storage, including low-level, high-stack, very narrow aisle (VNA) and tote handling applications, sold to enterprises automating material flow.
• SOTO Autonomous Robot Autonomous mobile robot for handling bins and totes, providing intelligent connection between warehouse and production environments.
• AntOn by Jungheinrich Sub-brand of versatile automated vehicles for transport, storage and handling tasks, designed for reliable and economical daily use in warehouses and production.
• Automated Pallet Warehouse (Entrepôt à palettes automatique) Automated pallet warehouse featuring single and double-depth stacker cranes for efficient pallet storage and retrieval, designed and installed for large distribution centres.
• Automated Small Parts Warehouse (Entrepôt automatique de petites pièces) Automated small parts warehouse including miniload stacker cranes, miniload shuttles and bin conveying systems for high-throughput small parts storage.
• Industrial Racking Systems (Systèmes de rayonnage industriel) Industrial racking systems including mobile racking and compact shuttle storage systems for various warehouse configurations.
• Jungheinrich Warehouse Management System (WMS) In-house Warehouse Management System enabling Industry 4.0 and IoT integration for optimized warehouse processes, sold as a software platform to automation customers.
• Jungheinrich Fleet Management System (FMS) In-house Fleet Management System for managing and optimizing forklift fleets, sold to enterprises operating material handling fleets.
• Energy Management Solutions Energy management solutions including energy storage, photovoltaic panels and cost-control software for warehouses, sold as an integrated solution with electric fleets.
• Jungheinrich Lithium-ion Battery Technology Advanced proprietary lithium-ion battery technology for electric material handling vehicles, developed and produced in-house and sold with Jungheinrich trucks.
• Batteries and Chargers Lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries along with integrated and stationary chargers for material handling equipment, sold as standalone power and charging solutions.
• JUNGSTARS Used Forklifts Refurbished used forklifts meeting Jungheinrich quality standards, including the JUNGSTARS Economy line, sold as lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
• Forklift Rental Services (Location de chariots élévateurs) Flexible rental services for forklifts and handling equipment from one day to one year, including lithium-ion battery and charger rental, offered as an alternative to purchase.
• Call4Service Maintenance Platform Online service platform for 24/7 maintenance and repair requests with real-time tracking of service requests and technician dispatch, sold as part of after-sales service contracts.
• ACTIV Maintenance and Full-Service Contracts Preventive maintenance and full-service contracts covering parts, labor and repair interventions for Jungheinrich and third-party equipment, sold on annual subscription basis.
• Parts Online (Original Spare Parts) Online ordering platform for original Jungheinrich spare parts, available 24/7 with over 98% parts availability and overnight delivery in Europe.
• Specialized Constructions (Constructions spéciales) Custom-built intralogistics solutions including explosion-proof forklifts for hazardous environments and other special applications.
• Profishop Online Store Own-brand e-commerce storefront offering professional equipment including pallet trucks, stackers, lifting tables, transport equipment, warehouse equipment and cleaning/maintenance products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% less energy consumption with electric forklifts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable.

• Brasseries KronenbourgnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Brasseries Kronenbourg partnered with Jung Logistique and Jungheinrich to create a 100% electric fleet for sustainable and high-performance logistics in Alsace. This partnership demonstrates innovation in electric logistics solutions.
• Jung LogistiquenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Brasseries Kronenbourg and Jungheinrich in the electric fleet logistics project for sustainable operations in Alsace.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• STILL: KION-owned German forklift brand competing head-to-head with Jungheinrich in counterbalance trucks, warehouse equipment, and intralogistics solutions in France and Europe.
• Toyota Material Handling: The global market leader in forklifts and material handling equipment, directly competing with Jungheinrich across electric counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, and pallet trucks in the French and broader European market.
• Crown Equipment Corporation: Privately-held US material handling OEM directly competing with Jungheinrich in electric forklifts, reach trucks, and warehouse automation systems, with growing presence in Europe.
• Hyster-Yale Group: US-based global competitor with comparable product breadth in forklifts and warehouse equipment, including electric counterbalance trucks and automated lift trucks.
• KION Group (Linde Material Handling): German parent of Linde and STILL, one of Jungheinrich's closest direct competitors in intralogistics with overlapping product lines in forklifts, automation, and fleet management software across Europe.
• Clark Material Handling: Established US-based forklift manufacturer with a broad lineup of counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, and pallet jacks competing with Jungheinrich in the global intralogistics market.
• Mitsubishi Logisnext: Japanese material handling group (Mitsubishi, CAT, UniCarriers) offering comparable forklifts, AGVs, and warehouse automation solutions competing with Jungheinrich in Europe.

Emerging players

• Hangcha Group: Chinese forklift manufacturer rapidly expanding in Europe with competitively priced electric forklifts; poses a growing threat to established European OEMs including Jungheinrich.
• Doosan Bobcat: Korean conglomerate with material handling exposure (forklifts via Doosan Industrial Vehicle) competing in the European market with cost-competitive electric forklifts targeting similar SMB and mid-market customers as Jungheinrich.

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French-headquartered material handling and aerial work platform manufacturer; while primarily in telehandlers and rough-terrain equipment, it overlaps with Jungheinrich in industrial material handling with a strong French footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Jungheinrich_FR
• Instagraminstagram.com/jungheinrich_fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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