Comat

What Comat does

COMAT is a Luxembourg-based, family-owned group founded in 1972 by Jacques Conter that operates as an integrated sales, rental, and repair provider of construction, civil engineering, industrial, and public-sector equipment. The group is structured around four wholly-owned entities — COMAT S.A., COMAT LOCATION S.A., COMAT Matériel Sàrl, and COMAT Conter & Cie S.A. — and serves as an authorized long-tenure dealer for LIEBHERR (50+ years) and MANITOU (45+ years), alongside a broader network of more than 1,000 supplier partners. The company maintains a headquarters and showroom in Howald with over 15,000 product references in stock, plus a dedicated formwork and scaffolding depot in Alzingen, and reported consolidated revenue of EUR 35 million in 2020 with 97 employees.

The core offering rests on three service pillars: equipment sales (earth-moving machinery, compaction, material handling, formwork, scaffolding, hand tools, and consumables), short- to long-term equipment rental, and after-sales repair and maintenance. Distinguishing technical capabilities include a mobile workshop service — service vehicles equipped with portable diagnostic computers, spare parts, and custom software that connects technicians in real time to the company's servers for parts lookup and inventory access — and custom formwork design using AUTOCAD-based software integrated with customer architectural plans. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales with a salesforce organized by product category (LIEBHERR, Hochbau/Betontechnik, rental, shop), supplemented by a physical showroom, an online catalog portal (pro.comat.lu), and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

The revenue model blends one-time equipment sales, usage-based rental, and professional services (transport, repair, custom design), with project-based custom quotes rather than standardized public pricing. End customers include construction companies (e.g., Felix Giorgetti, Bonaria & Fils, Harsco, SOLUDEC), demolition and recycling firms (XL Démolition, RECYMA SA, UMZ), industrial operators (Den Holzmich for wood processing), and public authorities (City of Luxembourg). Since 2011, COMAT has invested more than EUR 15 million in expanding its formwork division, rental fleet, logistics, IT, and customer service, and remains under Conter-family control with no external institutional investors.

Name

Comat

Legal name

COMAT S.A.

Website

https://comat.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

COMAT is a Luxembourg-based, family-owned (founded 1972) provider of construction, civil engineering, and industrial equipment, offering integrated sales, rental, and repair services to construction companies, industrial firms, and public authorities across Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Sales, Rental and Services

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Preparation & Compaction Equipment Rental/Leasing (Compactors, Rollers, Grinders) (TLABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Construction equipment sales
• Construction equipment rental
• Formwork and scaffolding
• Equipment repair maintenance
• Civil engineering supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of construction equipment ranging from small tools to large earthmoving machines, formwork, scaffolding, and construction consumables.
2. Equipment Rental: Short, medium, and long-term rental of construction equipment including excavators, material handling equipment, formwork, water pumps, site cabins, and generators.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: After-sales service including maintenance, cleaning, repair of formwork elements, and spare parts supply. Mobile workshop service for on-site repairs and dedicated workshop facilities.
4. Transport Services: Delivery and collection transport services for purchased or rented equipment, including crane truck operations for loading/unloading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

COMAT is a Luxembourg-based group that sells, rents, and repairs construction and civil engineering equipment. Its offering spans earth-moving machines, compaction equipment, material handlers, formwork and scaffolding systems, hand tools, and consumables from brands such as LIEBHERR, MANITOU, WACKER NEUSON, and AMMANN. The company complements equipment supply with after-sales service, on-site mobile workshops, AUTOCAD-based custom formwork design, and delivery/transport services.

Product overview

COMAT is a construction equipment company offering an integrated portfolio of sales, rental, and repair services for construction and civil engineering equipment. The core offering centers on three main service pillars: equipment sales (including earth-moving machines, compaction equipment, formwork, scaffolding, and hand tools), equipment rental (short to long-term), and comprehensive repair/maintenance services. The company serves as a distributor for major equipment brands including LIEBHERR, MANITOU, WACKER NEUSON, and AMMANN, and maintains its own fleet of over 15,000 product references available from its Howald store. Additional services include after-sales support, consulting for equipment selection and formwork planning, and transportation/logistics. The company operates primarily in Luxembourg serving construction companies, civil engineering firms, industries, and public authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Equipment Sales
• Construction Equipment Rental
• Repair and Maintenance Services
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Supply
• Consulting and Custom Formwork Design
• Transportation and Delivery Services
• Formwork and Scaffolding Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 97 employees serving customers across Luxembourg
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment supplier partner for excavators, loaders, material handlers, and other heavy construction equipment. COMAT is an authorized LIEBHERR dealer in Luxembourg, offering sales, rental, and service for LIEBHERR products. The partnership spans over 50 years with special commemorative equipment editions (e.g., 50-year anniversary R924 G8 excavator).
• ManitoucoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized MANITOU dealer for telehandlers and material handling equipment. COMAT was honored as the 20,000th machine delivered by MANITOU BENELUX in 2016 and recognized for 45 years of partnership at the 2020 dealer meeting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of construction equipment, mining equipment, and material handlers with a 50+ year partnership with COMAT. Comparable in product range (excavators, loaders, telehandlers) though as an OEM rather than dealer; relevant industry peer and primary supplier relationship.
• Manitou: Global manufacturer of telehandlers, forklifts, and material handling equipment with a 45+ year partnership with COMAT. Comparable product focus in material handling, though operating as an OEM rather than dealer; key supplier relationship and adjacent industry peer.
• United Rentals: The largest equipment rental company in the world, operating across North America with a comprehensive fleet and integrated services. Comparable in business model (rental + sales + service) and customer segments (construction, industrial), but at much greater scale and geographic reach than COMAT.
• Sunbelt Rentals: One of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, offering a full range of construction and industrial equipment for rent and sale. Comparable end markets and integrated service approach, though operating at a different geography and scale than COMAT.
• Herc Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable integrated rental model with broad fleet offerings, though focused on the US market rather than competing directly in Luxembourg.

Direct peers

• Kiloutou: Large French-headquartered equipment rental company serving construction and trade professionals. Directly comparable integrated rental model, with operations across France and parts of Europe; a relevant peer for COMAT's core rental business in the Benelux region.
• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental company, headquartered in France with extensive pan-European operations. Directly comparable to COMAT as an equipment rental provider serving construction and industrial customers, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental company operating across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and other markets. Directly comparable business model focused on construction equipment rental, with a strong Belgian/Luxembourg-adjacent presence that overlaps with COMAT's home market.

Regional players

• Mateco: European equipment rental specialist operating primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Benelux with a focused fleet of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and construction equipment. Comparable regional rental model that overlaps with COMAT's customer base and product categories in neighboring markets.

Emerging players

• Riwal: European aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialist operating across multiple countries. Comparable in offering specialized equipment rental and service, though narrower in product scope; relevant peer for COMAT's material handling and aerial equipment business lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtjweK0hK9hDZuqqnJvKqOg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/COMATLux
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comat-s-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/comatlux

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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