What Trouillet Group does

Trouillet Group is a French family-owned industrial bodywork manufacturer (carrossier constructeur) founded in 1957 by André and Micheline Trouillet and now led by the third generation, with headquarters in Morangis and registered capital of €27.81M. The company designs and manufactures custom industrial and utility vehicle bodywork through an in-house R&D bureau d'études, operating four production plants in Neuville-aux-Bois, Fontenay-le-Comte, Saint-Jean-de-Braye (ISO 9001 certified since July 2024), and Romans-sur-Isère (acquired via CI Carrosserie in 2023), with a combined manufacturing capacity of more than 2,500 vehicles per year.

Its product portfolio is anchored by three heavy-vehicle lines — OPTIMAX (truck-trailers and PLSC vans), OPTIBOX TRAILER (semi-trailer vans from 22T to 38T), and OPTISLIDE TRAILER (PLSC sliding-wall semi-trailers) — and a light commercial vehicle (VUL) range including Primebox, Primefreeze (refrigerated), Primeslide (sliding walls), and Primelight, with recent launches extending the range onto electric chassis (Kangoo E-Tech, Fuso E-Canter, Mercedes eActros). Customers span logistics and express delivery (GLS France, Chronopost, FM Logistic, XPO Logistics), retail distribution (Carrefour, Intermarché, Paprec), construction (Eiffage, Saint-Gobain Glassolutions, STME), moving services (BOVIS, Les Déménageurs Bretons), and specialty transport.

Revenue is generated through four streams: custom vehicle manufacturing (one-time hardware sales), short/medium/long-term rental via the Trouillet Rent subsidiary (3,000+ vehicles across 14+ agencies, recurring subscription contracts), used vehicle resale via the Urbia subsidiary, and after-sales services (maintenance, 6,500+ parts SKUs delivered within 24-48h, breakdown assistance, and telematics-based fleet management). The group serves customers primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion and 14+ owned Trouillet Services agencies covering metropolitan France, with no public revenue disclosure and no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Trouillet Group

Legal name

GROUPE TROUILLET

Website

https://groupe-trouillet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trouillet Group is a French family-owned industrial bodywork manufacturer founded in 1957, producing custom utility vehicles, semi-trailers, and trucks across 4 factories for transport, logistics, moving, construction, and specialty-industry clients in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Bodywork

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle bodywork
• Industrial vehicle manufacturing
• Semi-trailer fabrication
• Utility vehicle conversion
• Vehicle fleet rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Morangis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom industrial and utility vehicle bodies including semi-trailers, truck-trailers, platforms, and specialized bodies. Manufacturing capacity of 2,500+ vehicles per year across 4 factories.
2. Vehicle Rental (Trouillet Rent): Short, medium, and long-term rental of utility vehicles, industrial trucks, and semi-trailers. Fleet of 3,000+ vehicles available nationwide through 14+ agencies.
3. After-Sales Services: Maintenance, repair, towing, and roadside assistance through Trouillet Services network. Parts distribution with 6,500+ SKUs delivered within 24-48h across France.
4. Used Vehicle Sales (Urbia): Sale of reconditioned used utility vehicles including vans, refrigerated vehicles, and specialized equipment. Vehicles include 6-month minimum guarantee.
5. Fleet Management Services: Fleet management with telemetry, telematics, and preventive maintenance services. Includes eco-driving scoring, geolocation, and usage reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trouillet Group is a French industrial bodywork manufacturer (carrossier constructeur) that designs, builds, and services custom commercial and utility vehicle bodywork, including semi-trailers (van and PLSC sliding-wall types from 22T to 38T), truck-trailers, flatbeds, vehicle transporters, refrigerated boxes, and light commercial vehicle conversions. The group produces over 2,500 vehicles per year across 4 French factories, supports customers through 14+ service agencies nationwide, and operates rental (Trouillet Rent, 3,000+ vehicles) and used vehicle (Urbia) subsidiaries, plus maintenance, spare parts (6,500+ SKUs, 24-48h delivery), and fleet management services.

Product overview

Trouillet Group is a French bodywork manufacturer (carrossier constructeur) specializing in industrial and commercial vehicles. The portfolio consists of three branded product lines - OPTIBOX TRAILER (van semi-trailers 22-38T), OPTISLIDE TRAILER (sliding wall semi-trailers PLSC 22-38T), and OPTIMAX (truck-trailers and van bodies) - serving as the core manufacturing platforms. These are complemented by the VUL (light commercial vehicle) range including Primebox, Primefreeze (refrigerated), Primeslide (sliding wall), and Primelight models produced at the Saint-Jean-de-Braye facility. The group operates two subsidiaries: Trouillet Rent (vehicle rental with 3,000+ vehicles) and Urbia (used vehicle sales). Services include maintenance/repair, breakdown assistance, spare parts supply, fleet management with telematics, and custom vehicle personalization. Production capacity exceeds 2,500 vehicles annually across 4 factories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPTIMAX: Bodywork dedicated to truck-trailer Box and PLSC (lateral sliding soft walls)
• OPTIBOX TRAILER
• OPTISLIDE TRAILER
• Primefreeze
• Primeslide
• BTP - Environnement
• Primebox

Products and services

• OPTIBOX TRAILER
• OPTISLIDE TRAILER Semi-trailer PLSC (flexible sliding side walls) product line for 22T to 38T vehicles, allowing rapid side loading and unloading for logistics, distribution, and pallet transport operators.
• OPTIMAX Truck-trailer and PLSC van bodywork product line, designed for 19-tonne and other truck-trailer configurations, with chassis engineering optimized for fleet operators needing combined rigid and sliding-wall versatility.
• Primebox Van bodywork for light commercial vehicles produced at the Saint-Jean-de-Braye facility, including electric versions on Kangoo e-Tech chassis (5-7m³, up to 735kg payload) for urban mobility, artisans, and delivery operators.
• Primefreeze Refrigerated box bodywork with TK V300 Max refrigeration unit and a foldable tailgate enabling quick rear door access without always deploying the tailgate, used for temperature-controlled food and pharmaceutical transport.
• Primeslide Light commercial vehicle with flexible sliding side walls that enable side loading/unloading, with sliding roof option and traditional tailgate, designed for rapid loading/unloading from rear, sides, or top.
• Primelight Light commercial vehicle bodywork solution for urban logistics, part of the VUL product range manufactured at the Saint-Jean-de-Braye facility.
• Porteur Drawer / Drawer Trailer Low-profile semi-trailer and vehicle transporter with articulated overhanging door and sliding panel, featuring hydraulic winch up to 8T capacity and a mixed exotic hardwood/LOHR-type floor for vehicle transport and special cargo.
• Semi-remorque plateau 2 essieux 1 directionnel (BTP/Environment flatbed) Heavy flatbed semi-trailer with 2 axles (1 directional) for the BTP/Environment range, PTC 32T, designed for construction materials, pallet transport, and waste management operations.
• Trouillet Rent Rental service offering short, medium, and long-term rental of light commercial vehicles, industrial vehicles, trucks, and semi-trailers, with a 3,000+ vehicle fleet, full-service contracts (maintenance, personalization, telematics, driver training), and nationwide availability through 14+ agencies.
• Urbia Used commercial vehicle sales service offering reviewed, refurbished, and guaranteed used vans, refrigerated vehicles, grand volume (20m³ and 30m³) vehicles, flatbeds, tippers, and specialized vehicles, delivered nationwide through the Trouillet Services agency network.
• Trouillet Services (maintenance, repair, spare parts, fleet management, convoyage) Integrated after-sales service network providing convoyage, breakdown assistance, spare parts distribution (6,500+ SKUs with 24-48h delivery in France), multiservice maintenance and repair workshops (bodywork, painting, mechanics, hydraulics, refrigeration, tailgates), fleet management with telematics, and vehicle customization/covering services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of continuous operation as family business with 3rd generation leadership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Déménageurs BretonscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2024Network partnership providing Les Démageurs Bretons (one of France's largest moving networks since 1968) with complete fleet solutions including manufacturing, rental, service, and used vehicles at preferential rates.
• CI CarrosseriecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2023Acquisition of CI Carrosserie (founded 1979, directed by Joël Trouillet) strengthening position in heavy tonnage truck segment. Adds 250+ heavy vehicles/year capacity and new Lyon-area service agency.
• Groupe LGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2023Strategic partnership covering Languedoc Roussillon region (Béziers, Aude, Pyrénées Orientales) combining Trouillet's vehicle manufacturing with LG's local service network. Includes eActros electric truck bodywork and Distribox semi-trailer showcase.
• GLS FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2023Framework partnership for 40+ semi-trailers over 5 years for J+1 express delivery operations across France. Trouillet manufactures custom semi-trailers to GLS specifications for their national distribution network.
• Imag'in PublicitéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle wrapping and visual communication partner providing custom graphics and branding for customer vehicles. Joined network end 2025.
• Losange AutosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenault distributor partner collaborating on Organidem fleet order for Renault Master customizations. Partner saluted quality at delivery.
• Videlio EventminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudiovisual integrator commissioned custom semi-trailer van for event equipment transport. Vehicle features insulated roof, night vision lights, and custom branding.
• ANETTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional textile rental and maintenance company commissioned double-deck semi-trailer van for hotel and food industry textile logistics. Includes custom river-themed wrapping.
• Transports CapelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExceptional convoy leader in France and Europe commissioned custom drum carrier semi-trailer with roller unwinding system for simultaneous 4-cable drum transport.
• STME - Société Technique de Montage EuropéenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTower crane assembly specialist commissioned custom 3-axle heavy platform semi-trailers with crane lifting features for construction site operations.
• Le Comptoir de la BièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage distributor commissioned 8-panel sliding semi-trailer for supermarket keg deliveries with separate compartments for sealed deliveries.
• ATM FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoms-free transport specialist commissioned anti-theft reinforced sliding curtain semi-trailer with retractable tailgate for cross-border operations.
• Videlio EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudiovisual integrator commissioned custom semi-trailer van with insulated roof and night vision for event equipment transport.
• PGS GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWooden pallet recycler commissioned refurbished semi-trailers for daily pallet collection from customers across IDF region locations.
• Scania GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on custom bodywork for rechargeable hybrid 26T truck featuring up to 40% fuel savings and 50km electric-only range. Vehicle benefits from Crit'Air 1 rating.
• Novelty FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent company commissioned 100% electric Fuso E-Canter 7T5 with 1.5T tailgate and insulated PU roof for event equipment transport.
• Grand Est AutomobilesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenault commercial vehicle dealer commissioned Primeslide custom bodywork with sliding walls and roof for Bischheim-based design company customer.
• Groupe EscudierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-brand automotive group (Sud Automobiles, Sauviloc, Corse Poids Lourds, Ajaccio Poids Lourds) commissioned Primebox on Isuzu chassis for Ubaud furniture retailer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gruau: French-based carrossier constructeur specializing in light commercial vehicle bodywork (vans, ambulances, electric mobility), directly competing with Trouillet's VUL range (Primebox, Primeslide, Primefreeze).
• Chereau: French builder of refrigerated and dry-freight semi-trailers, competing head-on with Trouillet's OPTIBOX and OPTISLIDE semi-trailer ranges across the French and European temperature-controlled market.
• Lecapitaine: French manufacturer of refrigerated and dry box bodies for light commercial vehicles and trucks, directly overlapping with Trouillet's VUL/Primefreeze and truck-trailer bodywork offering.
• Benalu (Benalu-Legras): French manufacturer of tippers, dry bulk, and specialized semi-trailers, comparable to Trouillet's heavy platform/porte-engins and semi-remorque PLSC range for industrial and BTP applications.
• Lamberet: French manufacturer of refrigerated and insulated commercial vehicle bodies and trailers, a direct competitor to Trouillet's Primefreeze refrigerated bodywork and OPTIBOX/OPTISLIDE product lines.
• Fruehauf (now part of Wielton Group): European trailer manufacturer with a strong French heritage producing semi-trailers (dry van, curtainsider, refrigerated); competes with Trouillet in the same semi-trailer product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer with a full semi-trailer portfolio (dry freight, refrigerated, curtainsider); a much larger incumbent that Trouillet competes against in the European semi-trailer market.
• Renault Trucks (Volvo Group): Major French commercial vehicle OEM and one of Trouillet's key chassis partners; also a potential competitor as OEMs offer more integrated bodywork and electric chassis solutions.
• Kögel Trailer: Major European trailer OEM producing semi-trailers, curtainsiders, and platform trailers, with similar product breadth to Trouillet's OPTIMAX and OPTISLIDE ranges but at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Carrier Transicold: Supplies refrigeration units (e.g., the TK V300 Max used in Trouillet's Primefreeze); a key equipment partner and indirect ecosystem player rather than a bodywork competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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