What BLOCALPS does

BLOCALPS is a French family-owned designer and manufacturer of containerized above-ground fuel storage and distribution stations, operating from a 1,700 m2 workshop in Albens – Entrelacs, Savoie, since approximately 1950 (under the legal entity Chaudronnerie Albanaise Granger). The company engineers modular, relocatable stations that eliminate underground civil engineering costs and serve enterprise and public-sector clients across transport, construction, aviation, port, defense, industry, mountain resorts, and public procurement segments. Its portfolio includes the EUROBOX multi-fluid station (up to 100,000 liters), AEROBOX for aviation, ECOTANK ISO containers, BLUEBOX/MOBIBLUE AdBlue solutions, MOBICUVE ADR-compliant tanks, EVOBLOC (Bio)CNG stations, MINIBOX compact stations, and custom industrial containers; the company also offers proprietary hydrogen distribution (350/700 bar) and biomethane upgrading solutions (Methaflex, Methamouv).

The technology stack is industrial rather than digital: 3D design on SolidWorks, mechanical calculations, in-house boilermaking, piping, electrical wiring, and ATEX zone management, with full integration of certified storage tanks (EN 12285-2), dispensing systems, and computerized fuel management software. The business model is custom project-based B2B sales with quote-driven pricing tied to capacity, fluids, and site-specific requirements; revenue streams include hardware sales (primary), installation and commissioning services, and recurring maintenance contracts (annual 50-point inspections, 5-year overhauls). Distribution is direct enterprise sales with no resellers for the core product line; lead generation relies on industry trade shows (SOLUTRANS, BIO360, Hyvolution, Expobiogaz, OSEZ L'INDUSTRIE), an extensive case study library, and engagement through the La French Fab industrial ecosystem.

The company has installed 800+ stations globally across France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Romania, and Senegal, with a customer base spanning large enterprises (Transdev, ENGIE, Euroports, SAMSIC, TotalEnergies Lubricants, Petro Center), government/public transport (Troyes Public Transport, ski resorts), and mid-market operators. BLOCALPS is led by President Jérémy Granger, with approximately 32 employees implied by 50% workforce participation in the Mobility Challenge 2025. The company obtained CSR certification in 2024 and announced a storage platform expansion in late 2024, signaling investment in capacity to support growing order flow.

Name

BLOCALPS

Legal name

BLOCALPS (marque commerciale de la Chaudronnerie Albanaise Granger)

Website

https://stockagecarburant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BLOCALPS is a French family-owned manufacturer of containerized above-ground fuel storage and distribution stations, serving transport, construction, aviation, port, defense, and public-sector clients across Europe and Africa with custom-engineered mobile refueling solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fuel Storage and Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Refined Products Terminals (Gasoline, Diesel, Jet, Heating Oil) (EUALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refined Products Tank Farms & Terminals (TLAGAKAB), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems (Cylinders, Bundles, Tube Trailers) (EUAFAEAA), Hydrogen Pipeline Compression & Booster Stations (TLAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Containerized fuel storage
• Above-ground fuel stations
• Mobile refueling stations
• Industrial fuel tanks
• AdBlue storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Albens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Containerized fuel station sales (hardware): Design, manufacture, and sale of containerized above-ground fuel storage and distribution stations. Products include EUROBOX, MINIBOX, AEROBOX, ECOTANK, EVOBLOC, MOBICUVE, MOBIBLUE, and BLUEBOX. Stations are custom-manufactured to client specifications with capacities ranging from a few thousand to 100,000 liters. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Installation and commissioning services: Provision of complete installation services including electrical and IT connections, functional testing, and flow rate verification. Includes delivery logistics with specialized lifting, crane, and exceptional convoy management nationally and internationally.
3. Maintenance and after-sales services: Preventive maintenance contracts covering annual inspection visits with 50-point checks, filter cleaning, calibration and gauging updates, stock management, and telephone assistance. Major overhauls every ~5 years replacing distribution hoses, drive belts, and suction palettes. Regional maintenance service covering Rhône-Alpes with certified installers for other regions.
4. Custom container and shelter manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and integration of custom industrial containers and shelters for sectors including energy, water treatment, chemistry, pharma, agri-food, data centers, defense, and technical infrastructure. Modification and outfitting of maritime shipping containers into plug-and-play industrial modules.
5. Methane and gas solutions (EVOBLOC, Methaflex, Methamouv): BioGNV/CNG station sales and biomethane transport solutions for farm methanization sites, enabling operators to upgrade biomethane to BioCNG for own vehicles or resale. Includes hydrogen distribution systems for 350/700 bar refueling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BLOCALPS designs and manufactures containerized above-ground fuel storage and distribution stations for enterprise and public-sector clients. Its product range covers multi-fluid stations (EUROBOX, up to 100,000 L), aviation refueling units (AEROBOX), AdBlue solutions (BLUEBOX, MOBIBLUE), mobile tanks (MOBICUVE, ECOTANK, MINIBOX), (Bio)CNG stations (EVOBLOC), custom industrial containers and shelters, and proprietary hydrogen distribution systems for 350/700 bar refueling. Each station is custom-engineered at the company's 1,700 m² workshop in Savoie, with in-house design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales maintenance delivered directly or via certified installers.

Product overview

BLOCALPS is a French designer and manufacturer of above-ground containerized fuel storage and distribution solutions, operating for over 70 years from Savoie, France. The product portfolio centers on mobile, containerized refueling stations that provide energy autonomy without underground civil engineering requirements. Core products include the EUROBOX multi-fluid station (up to 100,000L), AEROBOX for aviation, ECOTANK transportable ISO containers, BLUEBOX and MOBIBLUE AdBlue solutions, MOBICUVE ADR-compliant tanks, EVOBLOC for (Bio)CNG/GNV, and MINIBOX compact stations. The company also offers custom industrial containers and shelters, proprietary hydrogen distribution systems (350/700 bar), Methaflex biomethane upgrading solutions, and Methamouv pressurized gas transport solutions. Products serve diverse sectors including transport, construction, aviation, ports, defense, industry, mountain resorts, and public procurement, with a focus on modularity, transportability, and rapid deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EUROBOX Multi-fluid mobile refueling station for storage and distribution of diesel, petrol, ethanol, GNR, AdBlue, B100, oils, windshield washer fluid, and coolant with capacity up to 100,000 liters. Targeted at transport, construction, and industrial fleet operators needing energy autonomy and multi-fuel capability in a single containerized unit.
• AEROBOX Aviation refueling station providing reliable and secure fuel supply for piston aircraft and helicopters at airfields and private sites. Built around a containerized above-ground design that meets aviation safety and ATEX requirements.
• ECOTANK ISO container-based fuel storage tank that is fully transportable, designed for easy relocation and deployment. Suited to sites that need an EN 12285-2 compliant above-ground tank that can be moved between locations as operations evolve.
• BLUEBOX AdBlue storage and distribution station designed for autonomous AdBlue refueling, featuring thermal insulation and frost protection systems for cold-climate and high-altitude operation. Targeted at fleets, public transport, and mountain operations requiring on-site AdBlue supply.
• MOBIBLUE Mobile AdBlue storage tank designed for construction sites, providing on-site AdBlue distribution capability. Compact ADR-compliant configuration for relocatable deployment on BTP and civil engineering projects.
• MOBICUVE ADR-compliant mobile fuel tank for construction sites, enabling secure fuel distribution in challenging site conditions. Provides above-ground, transportable fuel storage with regulatory compliance for hazardous-area operations.
• EVOBLOC (Bio)CNG storage and distribution station for natural gas vehicle fueling, including biomethane upgrading capabilities at anaerobic digestion sites. Supports farm-based BioCNG production and on-site distribution for own-fleet use or resale.
• MINIBOX

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ stations installed worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TSG SteinebachminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 May 2026TSG Steinebach partnered with BLOCALPS to deliver a turnkey HVO100 MINIBOX station (10 m3) for Petro Center Luxembourg in Leudelange. TSG handled the on-site installation while BLOCALPS designed and manufactured the containerized station.
• S2D – Société de Services et DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2026S2D is the distribution and service partner for the Transdev STAO 44 project, which commissioned two HVO EUROBOX stations (50,000 L HVO + 5,000 L AdBlue). S2D handles distribution/service aspects of the turnkey solution delivered by BLOCALPS.
• WattAnyWhereminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Collaboration announced in March 2025 for sustainable energy solutions, supporting BLOCALPS' broader energy transition mission beyond fuel storage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Tokheim (Dover Fueling Solutions): One of the world's largest fuel dispensers and station-equipment manufacturers, part of Dover Corporation. Direct competitor to BLOCALPS in fuel station hardware, though Tokheim/Wayne operate at much larger scale with global service networks.
• Piusi: Italian manufacturer of portable fuel handling equipment, pumps, and transfer systems for diesel, oil, and AdBlue. Piusi is the closest direct competitor in portable/above-ground fuel distribution hardware, with similar B2B fleet and construction-customer focus.
• Western Global: US-based manufacturer of portable and stationary fuel tanks and containment solutions for diesel, lubricants, and other fluids. Comparable to BLOCALPS in modular/tank-form-factor fuel storage equipment sold to industrial and fleet customers, though focused on North American market.
• TSG (Total Site Solutions): European fuel station equipment supplier, installer, and service provider. Active partnership with BLOCALPS for the Luxembourg HVO station demonstrates overlap; TSG is both a partner and a peer operating in adjacent geographies with similar end-customers.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Finland-based broad incumbent in energy and marine solutions, with hydrogen and gas storage systems as well as fuel handling equipment for marine and energy customers. Comparable as a much larger player addressing the same hydrogen/biomethane value chain opportunities.
• Atlas Copco: Global industrial manufacturer of compressors, vacuum pumps, and related fluid/gas handling equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial pumps and compressors that could enter BLOCALPS's niche with greater scale and distribution, particularly in hydrogen compression.
• Parker Hannifin: US-based diversified industrial manufacturer of fluid handling, motion, and control technologies, including pumps, valves, and filtration for fuel and gas systems. Overlaps with BLOCALPS in component technology for fuel storage and distribution stations.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Global leader in integrated retail and commercial fuel station solutions, including dispensers, point-of-sale, and tank gauging. Overlaps with BLOCALPS in fuel management software and dispensing equipment, but operates as a much larger incumbent across the full station stack.

Others

• SBM Offshore (FPSO/turbomachinery): Engineering and fabrication specialist with expertise in modular containerized industrial units and turbomachinery. Adjacent comparable for BLOCALPS's custom container manufacturing capability, though operating in offshore energy rather than on-land fuel storage.

Emerging players

• Censtar Fueling Stations: Chinese manufacturer of fuel dispensers, station equipment, and containerized fuel station solutions. Competes with BLOCALPS in the containerized modular station niche and emerging-market tenders, particularly for diesel/petrol fleet applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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