Manufor Services

What Manufor Services does

Manufor Services is a French B2B supplier of lifting, hydraulic, and cable pulling equipment headquartered in Roissy-en-France, operating as part of the family-controlled Groupe Godet alongside GODET, GATTEGNO, and WARDEN WINCHES. The company sells, rents, custom-manufactures, and maintains equipment for industrial customers across construction, civil engineering, energy, events/spectacle, and material handling sectors, with a documented customer base that includes Bouygues Construction, Vinci Construction, Eiffage, Spie Batignolles, EDF, Coca-Cola, Grand Paris Express, INELFE, and Fondation Louis Vuitton. Its product portfolio spans chain hoists (manual, electric, pneumatic), winches (manual, electric, hydraulic, vehicle-mounted, battery-powered), hydraulic jacks and cylinders, capstan winches for cable pulling, drum carriers and trailers, material handling equipment, and personal protective equipment for work at height including harnesses, lifelines, and fall arrest devices.

The business operates through three primary revenue streams: equipment sales (both Manufor-branded custom manufacturing and authorized distribution of brands including Enerpac, Tractel, Petzl, Green Pin, Stahl CraneSystems, Verlinde, Comege, Yale, Neofeu, Hadef, IMER, and Kratos), short- and long-term equipment rental via a dedicated catalogue and extranet portal, and after-sales services including periodic regulatory inspections, on-site maintenance, RFID-based fleet management, and torque wrench calibration up to 50,000 Nm. An in-house engineering bureau (bureau d'étude) designs bespoke winches, structural metalwork, and prototypes for technically demanding applications, including a 27-tonne KX pulling winch and a 1,600-tonne plate-replacement solution for EDF thermal plants. The company holds the only Enerpac Service Center levels 1-3 certification in France and distributes multiple premium international brands into the French market.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with a 3,000 m² facility (245 m² showroom) that displays approximately 80% of the product range and supports hands-on demonstrations and PPE testing. Marketing is conducted through trade shows (JTSE, Ville Sans Tranchée), a newsletter, the corporate website catalogue, and the showroom. Pricing is quote-based across both sales and rental, with no public list prices. The company is privately held, with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed, and no public listing.

Name

Manufor Services

Legal name

Manufor Services

Website

https://manufor-services.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manufor Services is a French B2B industrial equipment supplier specializing in lifting, hydraulic cable pulling, and material handling solutions, serving construction, civil engineering, energy, and industrial customers in France and Europe via sales, rental, custom manufacturing, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment supply
• Hydraulic pulling equipment
• Cable pulling systems
• Fall protection equipment
• Industrial equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-france

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment sales: Sale of new lifting, handling, and cable pulling equipment from branded manufacturers (Tractel, Enerpac, Verlinde, Comege, Green Pin, Yale, Stahl, etc.) and Manufor's own manufactured equipment.
2. Equipment rental / location: Short- and long-term rental of lifting equipment including manual and electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, winches, hydraulic jacks, measuring instruments, and handling equipment. Manufor operates a dedicated rental fleet with a published catalogue.
3. Maintenance and after-sales services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services including conservation examination (examens de l'état de conservation), complete maintenance, on-site maintenance, adequacy examination, RFID fleet management, and calibration services.
4. Custom equipment manufacturing: Custom design and manufacturing of winches, structural metalworks, and lifting prototypes to specification, supported by an in-house engineering bureau.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manufor Services is a French B2B supplier and distributor of lifting, handling, and hydraulic cable pulling equipment. The company sells, rents, and maintains chain hoists, winches, hydraulic jacks, material handling equipment, and personal protective equipment for work at height. It also operates an in-house engineering bureau for custom winch design and metalwork fabrication, and serves as authorized distributor and service center for premium international brands including Enerpac, Tractel, Petzl, Green Pin, Stahl, Verlinde, Comege, Yale, Neofeu, Hadef, IMER, Kratos, and OMAC.

Product overview

Manufor Services is a French industrial equipment company specializing in lifting, cable pulling, and material handling solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: Levage (Lifting) including chain hoists (Palans), winches (Treuils), hydraulic jacks (Vérins), mechanical jacks (Crics), and material handling equipment; Tirage (Cable Pulling) featuring hydraulic capstan winches, drum carriers, and accessories for underground and overhead cable installation; and EPI (Personal Protective Equipment) including harnesses, lifelines, and fall arrest systems. Manufor operates as both a manufacturer of custom solutions (Sur Mesures) and a distributor of major brands including ENERPAC, GREEN PIN, TRACTEL, VERLINDE, YALE, COMEGE, PETZL, NEOFEU, STAHL, HADEF, IMER, and KRATOS. The company provides comprehensive rental services with a diverse equipment fleet and after-sales support including maintenance, RFID asset tracking, and compliance testing. Key product lines include the DYNAFOR load measurement devices and Omac cable pulling equipment, along with specialized winches like the TIRAK personnel-certified hoists and KX series pulling winches with capacities up to 27 tonnes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groupe Godet: Parent group encompassing Manufor Services, GODET, and GATTEGNO companies

Products and services

• Lifting Equipment Comprehensive range of lifting equipment including chain hoists (manual, electric belt, electric chain, electric cable, pneumatic), winches (manual, electric cable passing, building material, electric drum, hydraulic/thermal, vehicle-mounted, battery-powered), hydraulic jacks and linear actuators, mechanical jacks (bottle, hydraulic pawl, rack, lever, garage, pit), and material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, stackers, dollies, cranes).
• Cable Pulling Equipment Specialized cable pulling equipment including hydraulic capstan winches (F202-P-08 through F260-250-P series), drum carriers and trailers (F155, F155A, F155B, F21/F21I), special winches (EXTRAPLON, KX series, PCW3000, thermal capstan), and OMAC-branded underground and aerial cable installation equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment for work at height including harnesses (NEWTON, AVAO BOD, HT series), lifelines (TRAVSMART, TIRSAFE, TRAVSPRING, TRAVFLEX 2, TEMPO II, TEMPO III), harness kits (KRATOS brand for various trades), fall arrest devices (Blocfor, NEO), and accessories such as tripods and anchors.
• Equipment Rental Service Short- and long-term rental fleet covering manual lifting, electric lifting, hydraulic/pneumatic lifting, capstan winches, pulling winches, jacking equipment, measurement and control devices (DYNAFOR LLXH, LLZ, LLX1), and material handling equipment. Managed through a customer extranet portal for availability checks and reservations.
• Custom Manufacturing Service Custom design and manufacturing service through an in-house engineering bureau (bureau d'étude) for custom winches, structural metalwork, lifting prototypes, monorail underfloor systems, and bespoke lifting/pulling solutions tailored to client specifications. Includes on-site installation and commissioning support.
• After-Sales Service & Maintenance After-sales services including periodic equipment condition examination, comprehensive maintenance, on-site maintenance, suitability assessment, RFID chip integration for asset tracking and compliance, calibration of hydraulic torque wrenches (up to 50,000 Nm), and quality charter compliance support.
• ENERPAC Authorized Service Center Authorized Enerpac Service Center certified at levels 1, 2, and 3 — the only independent repairer in France certified by Enerpac. Services include maintenance, repair, calibration (up to 50,000 Nm for hydraulic torque wrenches), and spare parts replacement for Enerpac hydraulic equipment.
• KX 27 Tonnes Pulling Winch Specialized 27-tonne pulling winch featuring 26,829 daN force in 1st layer, 2.9 m/min speed, 300mm drum diameter, 800mm flange diameter, 650mm drum length, 15 KW electric motor 400V 50HZ 3Ph with undervoltage brake, variable frequency drive, and radio remote control with emergency stop.
• PCW3000-Li Portable Winch First portable lithium battery-powered capstan winch featuring 80/82V lithium-ion battery, 1.0 KW electric motor, 700 kg continuous pulling force (1000 kg momentary), 9.5 kg weight, eco-friendly, no maintenance required.
• Tycan Textile Sling (Green Pin) Green Pin Tycan textile sling made from Dyneema fiber, up to 8 times lighter than steel but equally strong. Reduces risk of back pain, cuts, bruises, hearing damage, and merchandise damage. Lightweight, soft, waterproof, robust, silent.
• TIRAK X1031P Personnel Hoist First single-phase personnel lifting wire rope hoist certified to EN1808. Features 1000 kg SWL, 7 m/min lifting speed, 1x230V 50Hz, 2 kW, 59 kg, 10.2 mm cable diameter, with upper limit switch, cable presence detector, load limiter, centrifugal brake, and emergency descent.
• Manufor Manual Chain Hoist Proprietary Manufor-branded manual chain hoist with DACROMET-treated brake disc for corrosion resistance, sealed ball bearings, and forged steel hooks with safety latch. Capacities up to 20,000 kg.
• ENERPAC High Tonnage Cylinders Enerpac high tonnage cylinder range including HCG (single effect, gravity return), HCR (double effect, hydraulic return), HCL (lock nut, single effect), and LPL (low profile, lock nut). Capacities from 50 to 1000 tons with nitrocarburized surfaces for wear resistance.
• RT Multi-Stage Telescopic Jacks (Enerpac) Enerpac RT series multi-stage telescopic jacks with compact format and 2 or 3 pistons. Lifting capacity 14-31 tons, stroke length 270-600 mm, max working pressure 700 bar.
• CUSP Ultra-Flat High Tonnage Jacks (Enerpac) Enerpac CUSP ultra-flat high tonnage jacks with oscillating head. Capacity 10-1000 tons, stroke 7-17mm straight, 6-10mm tilting, 4% lateral load resistance, nitrocarburized surfaces.
• ETW Electric Torque Wrenches (Enerpac) Enerpac ETW series electric torque wrenches with 7-inch interactive touchscreen, torque and angle functionality, automatic mode, and manual controls. Available in 1355 to 8135 Nm (1000 to 6000 ft-lb) configurations. CSA certified for North America, CE certified.
• TRMD-Ascenseur Double Braid Cable Puller Double braid cable puller accessory for elevator cable change from 8 to 13 mm. TRMD-Ascenseur accessory for maintenance operations for changing elevator cables.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaced 1,600 tonnes of plates on EDF thermal plant dust collectors using specially developed lifting equipment over 45-metre lift heights.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Groupe GodetcoreOthers · 20 January 2020Manufor Services is part of Groupe Godet, which also includes CORDERIE INDUSTRIELLE GODET, GATTEGNO, and WARDEN WINCHES. Manufor Services and Godet share headquarters at 305 rue de la Belle Étoile, Roissy-en-France, and co-exhibit at trade shows. Groupe Godet provides consolidated group positioning and cross-selling across the member companies.
• PETZLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroupe Godet is an authorized distributor of the Petzl brand, covering the full range of Petzl products including anchorages, fall arrest equipment, ascenders, helmets, connectors, ropes, descenders, blocks, kits, slings and absorbers, and pulleys. Godet/Manufor also handles inspection and compliance certification for Petzl equipment. A dedicated 245 m² showroom displays the full Petzl range, open Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 or by appointment.
• ENERPACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services is an authorized distributor and repairer of Enerpac products. The company holds Enerpac Service Center certification at levels 1, 2, and 3, enabling it to perform maintenance, repair, calibration (up to 50,000 Nm for hydraulic torque wrenches), and spare parts replacement for Enerpac equipment. This is the only independent repairer in France certified and trained by Enerpac.
• NEOFEUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services is an authorized distributor and repairer of Neofeu products, including self-retracting fall arrest devices, fall arrest harnesses, and load arrest devices. Neofeu was selected for its level of quality and manufacturing rigor.
• GREEN PIN (Van Beest)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services is an authorized distributor of Green Pin® brand lifting, lashing, and mooring accessories including shackles, thimbles, wire rope clips, sockets and corner sockets, turnbuckles, chain sling accessories, and hooks. Manufor also custom-dimensions and manufactures chain slings with Green Pin accessories. Green Pin products are used in petroleum, gas, industry, mining, and maritime sectors.
• STAHL CraneSystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services is an authorized distributor of STAHL CraneSystems products, including chain hoists, wire rope hoists, winches, traversing technology, control technology, and Condition Monitoring systems, including explosion-proof lifting equipment.
• TRACTELmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor distributes the full Tractel range including lifting and handling equipment, load measurement and control systems, temporary access equipment, and work at height safety products.
• OMACmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services partnered with OMAC to supply cable pulling equipment for the France-Spain electrical interconnection project (INELFE), providing double-drum hydraulic winches with 28T and 20T capacity for pulling 90-tonne cable reels.
• COMEGE, YALE, HADEF, VERLINDE, IMER, KRATOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufor Services distributes products from multiple additional brands: COMEGE (wall-mounted and pillar-mounted jib cranes, gantries, spreader beams), YALE (manual and motorized lifting, load gripping and control, ground handling and tools), HADEF (manual chain hoists, lever hoists, electric chain hoists, pneumatic chain hoists), VERLINDE (manual and electric hoists and winches, trolleys), IMER (winches and accessories), and KRATOS (harness kits for various trades).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: US-based designer and manufacturer of hoists, rigging, and material handling products (brands include Coffing, Yale, CM). Comparable hoist and rigging product categories, but operates as a global manufacturer rather than regional distributor.
• Terex (Demag): US-headquartered industrial equipment group whose Demag brand manufactures industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling systems. Adjacent industry and overlapping product categories at much larger scale.
• Konecranes: Finnish global leader in cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment with service and maintenance operations across Europe. Comparable industry and product overlap but at significantly larger scale with broader industrial crane portfolio.
• Loxam: France-headquartered European equipment rental leader offering lifting and aerial work platform rentals. Comparable equipment rental motion and French customer base, but at materially larger scale and broader equipment mix.
• Würth France: French subsidiary of the Würth Group, one of Europe's largest industrial distribution companies. Comparable B2B direct-sales distribution model and French industrial/construction customer base, but with vastly broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Petzl: French manufacturer of PPE for work at height (harnesses, helmets, fall arresters, ascenders/descenders). Comparable in PPE/fall protection category and French industrial/construction customer base; a principal Manufor distributes but also competes for end-user specification.
• Verlinde: French manufacturer of manual and electric hoists, wire rope hoists, and trolleys. Comparable product portfolio and customer base, also serving French industrial and construction customers; a brand Manufor distributes but which also competes as a manufacturer.
• STAHL CraneSystems: German manufacturer of hoists, winches, and crane components including explosion-proof lifting equipment. Comparable product line (chain hoists, wire rope hoists, winches, control technology) and overlapping European industrial customer base.
• Tractel: French-origin global manufacturer of lifting, load measurement, and height-safety equipment. Directly comparable in product categories (hoists, winches, fall protection) and serves the same French and European industrial customer base, though as a manufacturer rather than distributor.

Emerging players

• Kito Group: Japanese manufacturer of manual and electric hoists, chain blocks, and crane components with growing European presence. Comparable product line (chain hoists, electric hoists, trolleys) and target markets in European industrial and construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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