DOREY

What DOREY does

DOREY is a privately-held French industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Châtillon-Saint-Jean (Drôme), specializing in industrial solutions for the cutting, welding, and assembling of flexible and semi-rigid materials. Founded in 1943 (per firmographic records; the company itself references 80 years of operation) by Georges DOREY, the firm operates as a société anonyme (SA) with €200,000 of capital and currently employs 11–50 people. Its product portfolio spans hot air and hot wedge welding machines, ultrasonic welders, impulse welders (up to 40mm thickness), flat bed and rotary/laser die cutting systems, hydraulic cutting presses, sewing equipment, and grommet/eyelet installation machines. Many of these products are sourced through exclusive or core distribution partnerships with leading OEMs including Miller Weldmaster (TRIAD Extreme, T300, T600, i4500, Moduline series), PFAFF Industrial (8311, 8320, 8362), Mitec (Sigma, T), SYSCO, and PROTEK.

The company's revenue model is anchored in capital-equipment sales (industrial welding, cutting, and assembling machines) augmented by technical services — installation, training, retrofit, and maintenance — plus a secondary-hand/refurbished equipment line and live Show-Room demonstrations. DOREY markets across more than 30 countries and serves 15+ application domains including tarpaulins and marquees, automotive interiors, technical textiles and filtration, medical and electronics, geomembrane waterproofing, foam and rubber processing, banking/plastic cards, cardboard and food packaging, industrial textile/leather/PPE, and composite materials. Named enterprise customers span luxury (Louis Vuitton, Charles Jourdan), sports (Salomon), and technical textiles (Dickson Constant, Serge Ferrari, Giovanardi, KRON), suggesting a diversified B2B base rather than concentrated revenue from any single logo. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by an active trade-show presence (Techtextil, FESPA, JEC World, Foam Expo, Compamed, ICE Europe, C!Print, R+T, FILTECH) and published material welding test results from co-development partnerships with major textile manufacturers.

Following the death of founder Georges DOREY in February 2021, the company — now co-directed by Jean-Louis DOREY (joined 1974) — has pursued inorganic growth, most notably the January 2023 acquisition of EPS CONFECTION (sewing, welding, and cutting tables for technical and solar textiles), and has expanded its distribution ecosystem with PLASTEX SA (exclusive French distribution, 2026) and OTEMAN (cutting tables, France, 2026). Recent product initiatives include the CUT-A5000 cutting table (May 2026), Mitec-T impulse welding up to 40mm (July 2023), and validation of ultrasonic welding on Ahlstrom's BioSpun™ biodegradable material (April 2026), reflecting a deliberate push into sustainability-aligned applications while preserving the core industrial equipment franchise.

Name

DOREY

Legal name

DOREY, SA à conseil d'administration

Website

https://dorey.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOREY is a French industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor specializing in welding, cutting, and assembling flexible and semi-rigid materials, serving 15+ industrial verticals across 30+ countries via its own line and partner brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding & Cutting Equipment

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial welding equipment
• Flexible material cutting
• Hot air wedge welding
• Ultrasonic welding machines
• Die cutting machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Châtillon-saint-jean

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Direct sale of industrial welding, cutting, and assembling machines including hot air welders, ultrasonic welders, flat bed die cutters, and related equipment. Revenue generated from equipment sales to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
2. Technical Services & Maintenance: Technical support, maintenance, training, and installation services for purchased equipment. Includes retrofit services to extend machine lifespan.
3. Second-Hand Equipment: Sale of refurbished and second-hand industrial machines, providing options for budget-conscious customers.
4. Demo & Show-Room Services: Live machine demonstrations in their Show-Room facility for potential customers to evaluate equipment before purchase.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DOREY designs, manufactures, adapts, and services industrial equipment for the cutting and assembly of flexible and semi-rigid materials. The company provides welding machines (hot air/wedge, ultrasonic, impulse), cutting machines (flat bed die cutting, rotary/laser die cutting, hydraulic presses, slitting/sawing), and assembly solutions (grommet/eyelets, sewing), serving industrial customers across automotive, technical textiles, medical, packaging, geomembrane, and other sectors in more than 30 countries.

Product overview

DOREY is an 80-year-old French industrial equipment company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of solutions for cutting and assembling flexible and semi-rigid materials. The product portfolio comprises welding machines (Miller Weldmaster hot air/wedge welders including TRIAD Extreme, T300, T600, i4500, Moduline, and 112 Extreme; Mitec Sigma and T impulse welders; Pfaff ultrasonic welders including 8311, 8311 CS DUAL, 8320, 8362), cutting equipment (PROTEK flat bed die cutting, SYSCO hydraulic presses, CUT-A5000 cutting tables, rotary/laser die cutting, plotter, slitting & sawing), assembling solutions (grommet & eyelets, sewing machines), and eco-responsible product lines. The company operates as both manufacturer and distributor of partner brands, serving over 15 application domains across more than 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Miller Weldmaster TRIAD Extreme High-speed hot air and wedge welding machine for acrylic and heavy materials welding, featuring automatic indexing and multi-head capabilities for industrial applications.
• Miller Weldmaster T300 Versatile welding machine for shape seams, bags manufacturing, and Dropstitch materials, available in Extreme Curve and Extreme Flex variants.
• Miller Weldmaster T600 Extreme Flex Advanced welding machine with SeamVision technology for flexible material welding applications.
• Miller Weldmaster i4500 Automatic welding machine with indexing system for precision industrial applications.
• Miller Weldmaster Moduline Automatic multiple-head welding system capable of processing materials from multiple rolls simultaneously.
• Miller Weldmaster 112 Extreme Industrial welding machine for visual communication and flexible material assembly solutions.
• Mitec Sigma Impulse welding machine for technical textile applications including Giovanardi Green materials and Ferrari SeeMee Loop fabrics.
• Mitec T (Impulse welding up to 40mm) Impulse welding machine capable of welding up to 40mm thickness, enabling new applications in heavy material processing.
• Pfaff 8311 Programmable ultrasonic welding machine with rotary sonotrode, ideal for manual use or production line integration.
• Pfaff 8311 CS DUAL Programmable ultrasonic welding machine in dual wheel CUT & SEAL DUAL version, performing cutting, edge sealing, and second seam welding in a single operation.
• Pfaff 8320 Programmable hot air and hot wedge welding machine with special guide for filter tube production.
• Pfaff 8362 Mobile hot wedge welding machine for welding large filter canvases and precise filter tube welding with free-arm table.
• PROTEK Flat Bed Die Cutting Industrial flat bed cutting and milling machines for flexible and semi-rigid materials processing.
• SYSCO Hydraulic Cutting Presses Precision hydraulic cutting presses for industrial manufacturing applications.
• CUT-A5000 Cutting Table Precision cutting table with speed and adaptability features for optimizing textile production.
• UNICO TT Multifunction 3D cutting and machining center for flexible materials, featured in L'Usine Nouvelle.
• Eco-Responsible Welding Solutions Environmental sustainability-focused welding solutions including hot air/wedge and ultrasonic technologies designed for eco-conscious manufacturing.
• Grommet & Eyelets Equipment Horizontal grommet and eyelet installation machines for various flexible material applications.
• Industrial Sewing Machines Industrial sewing equipment for flexible material assembly, acquired through EPS CONFECTION.
• Second Hand / Used Machines Refurbished and pre-owned industrial welding and cutting machines for cost-conscious buyers.
• Retrofit and Maintenance Services Machine retrofit and maintenance services to extend equipment life and improve performance for long-term investment protection.
• Demo & Show-Room Services On-site demonstrations and show-room facilities for customers to test machines before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Validated welding results: Dickson Constant SWK TOP achieved 151daN/5cm resistance (objective >80) with 18mm weld width

Named customers7 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miller WeldmastercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Long-standing partnership with Miller Weldmaster for hot air, wedge, and impulse welding equipment. DOREY represents Miller Weldmaster products including TRIAD Extreme, T300, T600, and Moduline machines. Joint participation at Techtextil and other trade shows.
• PFAFF INDUSTRIALcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership with PFAFF INDUSTRIAL for ultrasonic welding solutions and specialized industrial sewing equipment. Joint presence at Techtextil 2026. Pfaff equipment includes models 8311, 8311 CS DUAL, 8320, and 8362.
• Mitec EnginycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership for impulse welding and specialized welding solutions. Featured in Verre & Protections Magazine. Machines include Mitec Sigma and Mitec-T for impulse welding up to 40mm.
• OTEMANminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 May 2026New partnership in France with OTEMAN for cutting tables, announced 2026.
• AhlstromminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Successful ultrasonic welding trials on Ahlstrom's BioSpun™ material - a bio-sourced and biodegradable material without glue, with good technical performance.
• PLASTEX SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2026Exclusive distributor of PLASTEX products in France. PLASTEX is a Swiss-Italian company specializing in technical textiles and reinforcement solutions for industrial applications.
• SYSCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with SYSCO Machinery for flat bed die cutting and milling solutions. Joint participation at ICE Europe, Foam Expo, and other trade shows.
• PROTEKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint participation at trade shows including K 2016, FESPA, and Techtextil for cutting and milling solutions.
• RototechnixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for ICE Europe 2022 for rotary cutting solutions.
• AUTOMETRIXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint participation at C!Print trade shows for cutting solutions.
• PLASTGrommetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint participation at C!Print trade shows for grommet solutions.
• RTXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for LABELEXPO Europe 2023 for label cutting solutions.
• 3ACOMPOSITESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for C!Print trade show for composite cutting and milling solutions.
• SERGIO SANCHEZ MENDEZminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with GIMENEZ GANGA for blind and awning industry solutions.
• Gimenez GangaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnd customer partnership through SERGIO SANCHEZ MENDEZ for blind and awning manufacturing.
• ORMAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and hosting partner located in Valence, France.
• AilairminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosting service provider referenced in privacy policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATOM (Italy): Italian manufacturer of die-cutting, creasing, and material-converting presses for plastics, leather, and packaging. Comparable because both companies target flexible/semi-rigid material converters with precision cutting equipment across packaging and industrial textile end-markets.
• Eastman Machine Company: US manufacturer of cutting, spreading, and material-handling equipment for textiles, composites, and industrial fabrics. Comparable because both companies sell industrial cutting solutions into apparel, technical textile, and composite end-markets.
• Miller Weldmaster: US-based manufacturer of hot air, wedge, and impulse welding machines for flexible materials. Comparable because DOREY is also a core European channel for Miller Weldmaster products and the two serve overlapping end-markets (tarpaulins, technical textiles, automotive interiors).
• PFAFF Industrial: German manufacturer of ultrasonic and hot-air welding machines plus industrial sewing equipment. Comparable because DOREY both distributes Pfaff products (8311, 8320, 8362) and competes in similar flexible-material welding use cases.
• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of digital flat-bed cutting systems and modular cutting tables for flexible and rigid materials. Comparable to DOREY's PROTEK/SYSCO flat bed die cutting and CUT-A5000 cutting table offerings serving similar packaging, signage, and textile converters.
• Mitec AG: Swiss manufacturer of impulse and hot-wedge welding machines for technical textiles, plastics, and filter media. Comparable because DOREY distributes Mitec Sigma and Mitec-T impulse welders and competes in overlapping welding applications.

Emerging players

• Meyer + Sohn: Specialized German welding machinery provider for technical textiles and filter media. Comparable as a niche welding/cutting specialist serving similar technical-textile and industrial-fabric applications as DOREY.

Broad incumbents

• Lectra SA: Public French industrial leader offering software and cutting equipment for fashion, automotive, and furniture. Comparable as a broader incumbent in flexible-materials cutting, with overlapping automotive and textile apparel customers, but operating at significantly larger scale with integrated software.
• Comexi Group: Spanish manufacturer of printing, laminating, and converting machinery for flexible packaging. Comparable as a broader converting-machinery incumbent serving flexible-materials customers that DOREY also reaches via its packaging and lamination use cases.
• Kampf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik: German manufacturer of slitting, rewinding, and converting machinery for films and flexible substrates. Comparable as a converting-machinery incumbent serving packaging and flexible-materials producers with overlapping slitting/cutting technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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