MB Cable

What MB Cable does

MB Cable (operating as Câblerie MB SASU) is a French industrial cable manufacturer headquartered in Vierzon, France, founded in 1964 and led by President Vincent MARTIN-MERINO. The company designs, fabricates, and sells steel cables, stainless steel cables, galvanized cables, and specialized anti-whip cable assemblies, along with a comprehensive range of lifting accessories including clamps, turnbuckles, shackles, lifting rings, chains, swivels, and protective bellows. Its core technical competencies include custom cable fabrication in small, medium, and large production series, with proprietary anti-whip safety technology (stainless steel ball with aluminum sleeve) designed to absorb kinetic energy and prevent recoil injuries during lifting operations.

The business operates a sales-led, exclusively B2B model targeting professional industrial buyers across six verticals: construction and public works (primary), maritime and nautical, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, and entertainment/theatrical rigging. MB Cable explicitly does not serve individual consumers. Distribution is direct through the company website, phone (02 48 71 26 76), and email ([email protected]), with quote-based pricing for both standard catalog items and bespoke assemblies. The company is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management, CE-marked for the EU market, and compliant with EN 13414-1 for steel wire rope slings, providing regulatory credibility for safety-critical applications.

The firm's value proposition rests on six decades of domain experience, in-house custom manufacturing capability, broad product range covering the full lifting workflow, and rapid response on bespoke orders. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the scale indicators (1-10 employees, €150,000 share capital, single Vierzon facility) indicate a micro-enterprise operating in a stable niche with episodic larger projects (e.g., 6,697 custom cables supplied for TECHNAL's BATIMAT exhibition stand) rather than high-growth scaling.

Name

MB Cable

Legal name

Câblerie MB SASU

Website

https://cableriemb.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MB Cable (Câblerie MB) is a French industrial cable manufacturer in Vierzon that produces steel and stainless steel cables, slings, and lifting accessories exclusively for B2B professional clients across construction, maritime, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, and entertainment sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vierzon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Rope Sales: Manufacture and sale of steel cables, stainless steel cables, galvanized cables, and specialized cables for industrial applications. Products include standard cables, custom cables, slings, strops, and anti-whip cables. Revenue generated through one-time product sales based on specifications.
2. Lifting Accessories: Sale of lifting accessories including chains, hooks, shackles, thimbles, sleeves, turnbuckles, quick links, lifting rings, wire rope clips, and other rigging hardware. Both standard and custom products available.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom cable fabrication services for specific client requirements, including bespoke cable assemblies, terminations, and specialized configurations for unique industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MB Cable (Câblerie MB) manufactures and supplies steel cables, stainless steel cables, galvanized cables, cable slings, strops, and a comprehensive line of lifting accessories (clamps, turnbuckles, shackles, lifting rings, chains, swivels, bellows, FELCO cable cutters). The company produces in small, medium, and large series and offers custom cable fabrication for industrial lifting applications across construction, maritime, aerospace, manufacturing, agriculture, and entertainment sectors.

Product overview

MB Cable (Câblerie MB) is a French specialist in industrial cable and lifting equipment manufacturing, operating as a SASU company with over 60 years of experience producing cables in small, medium, and large series. The company serves exclusively professional clients and operates its own workshop for custom fabrication. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines — Câbles (cables in galvanized steel and stainless steel), Élingues (cable slings including specialized Anti-Fouet anti-whip versions), and Estropes (endless slings/strops) — supported by a comprehensive range of lifting accessories. These accessories include: Serre-câble clamps (INOX, AZ, automatique, and étrier types), Étriers pour tube (tube stirrups in INOX and AZ), Tendeurs (turnbuckles in steel and INOX), Chaînes de levage (lifting chains), Emerillons (swivels), Embouts de gaine (cable sheath end caps), Manilles (shackles including junction and droit à piton types), Mousquetons AZ/INOX (snap hooks), Maillons Rapide (quick links), Cosses-cœur (heart-shaped thimbles), Anneaux de levage (lifting rings), Butées de gaine (cable stops), Manchons (ferrules/sleeves), Soufflets de protection (protective bellows), tools including FELCO Coupe câble cutters (C9, C12, C16), Sandows (bungee cords), and Sangles textiles (textile slings, including disposable variants). Together, the core cable/sling products and the extensive accessory line form a complete offering for industrial lifting, handling, marine, construction, agricultural, automotive, and nautical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Câbles (Steel and Stainless Steel Cables) Steel and stainless steel cables in standard and custom configurations used for lifting, suspension, traction, and industrial applications across multiple sectors.
• Élingues (Cable Slings) Cable slings and equipped slings for lifting and handling heavy loads in industrial environments, available with loops, custom configurations, and anti-whip safety features.
• Estropes (Endless Slings / Strops) Endless slings (strops) formed by connecting the two ends of a cable or rope, used for lifting applications where loop support points are required.
• Serre-câble INOX 1 boulon et 2 boulons (Stainless Steel Cable Clamps) Stainless steel cable clamps with 1-bolt or 2-bolt configurations for securely fastening steel cables in lifting applications, offering corrosion resistance and long service life.
• Serre-câble AZ 1 boulon et 2 boulons (Zinc-Plated Cable Clamps) Zinc-plated (AZ) cable clamps with 1-bolt or 2-bolt designs for securing cables, chains, and ropes in industrial, lifting, construction, and transport applications.
• Serre-câble automatique (Automatic Cable Clamps) Automatic cable clamps for precision tightening of steel cables with constant force application, designed for lifting, traction, and fastening applications.
• Serre-câble étrier INOX (Stainless Steel Stirrup Cable Clamps) Stainless steel stirrup cable clamps for securing stainless steel cables, offering corrosion resistance suitable for marine and outdoor environments.
• Étrier pour tube INOX (Stainless Steel Tube Stirrups) Stainless steel tube stirrups for securing loads on stainless steel tubes, designed for corrosive or humid environments such as food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
• Étrier pour tube AZ (Galvanized Steel Tube Stirrups) Galvanized steel U-shaped tube stirrups for 42.4mm outer diameter tubes, used to hold galvanized steel cables on metal structures, guardrails, walkways, and stairs.
• Tendeurs acier (Steel Turnbuckles) Steel turnbuckles for tensioning and adjusting lifting cables and chains, equipped with safety hooks on both sides and available in multiple sizes and load capacities.
• Tendeurs INOX (Stainless Steel Turnbuckles) Stainless steel turnbuckles with threaded screw adjustment for tensioning cables and ropes, corrosion-resistant and suitable for outdoor and marine applications.
• Chaînes de levage (Lifting Chains) Heavy-duty lifting chains made from high-quality materials for safely lifting the heaviest loads, compliant with European safety standards.
• Emerillon inox (Stainless Steel Swivels) Stainless steel swivels designed to facilitate load rotation during lifting by reducing chain or sling twisting, corrosion-resistant for wet or corrosive environments.
• Embouts de gaine inox (Stainless Steel Cable Sheath End Caps) Stainless steel cable sheath end caps for protecting steel cable ends from wear and damage, made from marine-grade stainless steel with corrosion and fatigue resistance.
• Manilles de Jonction (Junction Shackles) Junction/shackle connectors for securely linking two elements in lifting and rigging applications, available in stainless steel and carbon steel in various sizes and working load limits.
• Manilles Droite à piton (Straight Pin Shackles) Straight pin-type shackles for load attachment and suspension, made of steel with a pin system for easy load fixation and screw locking for optimal safety.
• Mousquetons AZ / Inox (Zinc-Plated and Stainless Steel Snap Hooks) Zinc-plated (AZ) and stainless steel snap hooks for easy load attachment during lifting operations, available in various sizes and load capacities for industrial use.
• Maillons Rapide acier / inox (Steel and Stainless Steel Quick Links) Quick links (screw shackles) in steel and stainless steel for versatile fastening applications, corrosion-resistant and available in various sizes and configurations.
• Cosse-coeur (Heart-Shaped Cable Thimbles) Heart-shaped cable terminals (thimbles) for lifting, pulling, and securing heavy loads in construction, petrochemical, and marine industries, featuring a locking mechanism for secure load attachment.
• Anneaux de levage (Lifting Rings) Lifting rings for heavy load lifting and handling operations, available in various sizes and load capacities and compliant with applicable safety regulations.
• Butées de gaine (Cable Sheath Stops) Cable sheath stops that prevent objects from exceeding a certain displacement or angle limit, manufactured in high-quality stainless steel for automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering applications.
• Manchons (Cable Ferrules / Sleeves) Sleeves (ferrules) for connecting two cables together, used in shipbuilding, infrastructure construction, mining, and petroleum industries, available in steel and stainless steel.
• Soufflets de protection pour câbles et gaines (Protective Bellows) Protective bellows for cables and sheaths made from durable PVC and nylon materials, designed to protect equipment from dirt, dust, and moisture in automotive, construction, marine, and aerospace applications.
• Coupe câble C9 acier (FELCO C9 Cable Cutter) FELCO C9 steel cable cutter for cutting small-diameter steel cables up to 9mm, featuring hardened steel construction, ergonomic handle, and safety locking mechanism.
• Coupe câble C12 acier (FELCO C12 Cable Cutter) FELCO C12 professional steel cable cutter for cutting cables up to 12mm diameter, with ergonomic rubber handles, heat-treated blades, and safety locking mechanism for industrial environments.
• Coupe câble C16 acier (FELCO C16 Cable Cutter) FELCO C16 steel cable cutter for cutting cables up to 16mm diameter, featuring single-lever action, rubber handles, and heat-treated blades for heavy-duty industrial use.
• Sandows (Elastic Bungee Cords) Elastic cords (bungee cords) with plastic or metal hooks at each end, used for securing tarpaulins, tents, luggage, and cargo, available in various diameters, lengths, and colors.
• Sangles textiles jetables (Disposable Textile Slings) Disposable textile slings for handling light to medium loads in moving or shipping situations, available in various lengths, widths, and load capacities.
• Élingues Câble Anti-Fouet (Anti-Whip Cable Slings) Anti-whip cable slings designed to prevent dangerous cable recoil in case of breakage, incorporating additional safety features for industrial lifting operations.
• Custom Cable Fabrication Services Custom cable fabrication services in Câblerie MB's own workshop for specific client requirements, including bespoke cable assemblies, terminations, and specialized configurations for unique industrial applications; production available in small, medium, and large series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested to withstand significant and repetitive loads per EN 13414-1 standard requirements

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TECHNALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCâblerie MB supplied 6,697 custom cables for TECHNAL's exhibition stand at the BATIMAT building industry trade show in Paris. The cables were used to suspend aluminum tubes creating the 'Cloud of Aluminum' visual display. This was a project-based partnership for exhibition construction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marlow Ropes: UK-based manufacturer of ropes and cordage for marine, industrial, arborist, and safety applications; comparable in B2B professional focus and cross-vertical customer base.
• Gustav Wolf: German manufacturer of wire ropes and strands for elevator, crane, and industrial applications; directly comparable in product category and European industrial customer base.
• Pfeifer: German manufacturer of wire rope, lifting systems, and fastening technology serving construction and industrial markets; directly comparable in steel wire rope and lifting accessories.
• English Braids: UK manufacturer of technical ropes, cordage, and lifting products serving industrial, marine, and safety markets; comparable in B2B professional customer focus and product mix.
• Teufelberger: Austrian manufacturer of steel wire rope, fiber rope, and lifting equipment for industrial, marine, and safety applications; directly comparable in product mix and target customers.
• Casar Drahtseilwerk Saar: German specialty wire rope manufacturer producing crane ropes, elevator ropes, and industrial steel cables; close mid-sized European peer in the same mechanical steel wire rope category.

Broad incumbents

• WireCo WorldGroup: Major global manufacturer of wire rope, synthetic rope, and engineered products for lifting, mining, energy, and infrastructure; comparable product family but with much broader geographic and segment reach.
• Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging hardware, shackles, hooks, and lifting accessories that are directly comparable to the accessory side of MB Cable's catalog (shackles, hooks, clamps, turnbuckles).
• Bridon-Bekaert: Global leader in steel wire rope and synthetic rope products serving lifting, mining, marine, and industrial markets; comparable product range but at significantly larger scale than MB Cable.

Emerging players

• Lanex: Czech manufacturer of ropes, lifting slings, and related textile/steel lifting products serving European industrial and safety markets; partially overlapping product range and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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