Tubesca Comabi

What Tubesca Comabi does

Tubesca Comabi SAS is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in height access and work-at-height solutions for professional users. Founded on the historical merger of the Tubesca and Comabi brands and operating for more than 60 years under the Frénéhard & Michaux group, the company is headquartered in Trévoux, France, with manufacturing at Ailly-sur-Noye (light access in aluminium) and a third production site in Spain, employing 251-500 staff.

Its portfolio spans four principal product lines: light access (ladders, stepladders, platforms under the PLATINIUM, PRONOR, PROLINE and STARLINE ranges), mobile scaffolds (aluminium and steel access towers including the X'Tower, Neolium EVO and INSIDER lines), fixed scaffolding systems (frames, diagonals, beams, platforms, special applications) and the MECA MODUL modular working platform range. The UNYC line adds fall-protection harnesses and kits. Products are designed and certified to European standards EN 131 and EN 1004 and French standards PIR 93352 and PIRL 93353, with an in-house test laboratory supporting compliance. Over 20 patents are filed annually.

Tubesca Comabi sells exclusively through a channel-partner distribution network — dense across France and extending to over 60 countries — rather than direct online. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of access equipment, after-sales spare parts, and professional services including a design office providing execution plans and parts lists for complex scaffolding projects. Customers include distributors, rental companies, and professional end users in construction, industry, and heritage restoration; named flagship projects include the Rouen Cathedral spire restoration and the Aubervilliers Chimney restoration.

Name

Tubesca Comabi

Legal name

TUBESCA-COMABI SAS

Website

https://tubesca-comabi.international

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tubesca Comabi SAS is a French industrial manufacturer of ladders, mobile scaffolds, fixed scaffolding, and fall-protection equipment, serving distributors, rental companies, and professional end users in construction and industry across more than 60 countries under the Frénéhard & Michaux group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Height Access Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof & Facade Access Systems (Anchors, Lifelines, Catwalks, BMUs) (IMAFAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Height access equipment
• Mobile scaffolding towers
• Industrial ladders
• Fall protection systems
• Fixed scaffolding components

Headquarters

HQ city

Trévoux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Height Access Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured height access equipment including ladders, stepladders, mobile scaffolds, platforms, and fixed scaffolding systems. Products sold through distribution network in France and exported to over 60 countries.
2. Spare Parts & Accessories: After-sales service providing spare parts and accessories for all product ranges. Parts available even after product discontinuation, with commitment to maintain availability for a period equivalent to the guarantee period.
3. Custom Design Services: Design office services providing execution plans, design reports, and parts lists for complex scaffolding projects. Engineers and technicians support rental companies and large-scale construction projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tubesca Comabi designs and manufactures height access and work-at-height solutions for professional users, including portable ladders, stepladders, mobile aluminium and steel access towers, fixed scaffolding systems, working platforms, ladder lifts, and fall protection harnesses. The company sells its equipment primarily through a network of distributors and rental companies, complemented by in-house design office engineering services and an e-learning training platform.

Product overview

Tubesca Comabi is a French manufacturer specializing in height access and work-at-height solutions for professionals. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product lines: Light Access (ladders, stepladders, platforms), Mobile Scaffolds (aluminium and steel access towers), Fixed Scaffolding (structural components including frames, diagonals, beams, guardrails, and special applications), and Ladder Lifts. Key named products include the Kolos stepladder, Veloce ultra-mobile platform, Evoklip rooftop ladder, X'Tower scaffold tower, Neolium EVO, and the MECA MODUL working platform range. The company also offers fall protection through its UNYC harness range with 5 harness types and 8 ready-to-use kits. Their ladder portfolio includes four EN-131 compliant ranges: PLATINIUM (premium), PRONOR (professional), PROLINE, and STARLINE (everyday use). Tubesca Comabi provides complementary services including custom design office engineering, on-site technical support, e-learning training programs, and after-sales service. All products are designed and manufactured in France at their Ailly-sur-Noye and Trévoux facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNYC: Fall protection harness products including harnesses, kits, and equipment (anchors, lifelines, rope lanyards, carabiners).
• MECA MODUL
• PLATINIUM
• PRONOR
• PROLINE
• STARLINE
• COMABI
• Tubesca

Products and services

• Professional Ladder Ranges (PLATINIUM, PRONOR, PROLINE, STARLINE) Four EN-131 compliant ranges covering premium, professional, standard, and entry-level use cases; include single ladders, rope-operated extension ladders, and convertible ladders with flared bases, reinforced shoes, and stabilization systems.
• Kolos Stepladder Extra-comfort stepladder designed for professional use.
• Veloce Platform Ultra-mobile working platform designed for easy transportation and deployment.
• Evoklip Rooftop Ladder Rooftop ladder providing safe access on pitched roofs.
• MECA MODUL Working Platforms Pre-designed modular working platform system for industrial environments combining safety, comfort, and eco-design; offers more than 20 pre-designed solutions with adjustable access heights from 2.20 to 2.96m and platform lengths up to 2.00m.
• UNYC Fall Protection Harness Range Fall arrester and harness product line offering 5 harness designs covering fall prevention, work positioning, and suspension requirements; 8 ready-to-use kits are available for various trades along with related equipment such as anchors, lifelines, rope lanyards, and carabiners.
• Aluminium Access Towers Mobile aluminium scaffolding towers for light access applications, including SPEEDY, INSIDER, and TOTEM product variants.
• Steel Access Towers Heavy-duty mobile steel scaffolding towers for industrial applications.
• X'Tower Mobile Scaffold Telescopic mobile scaffold tower ideal for extreme works, including plumbing and sanitation.
• Neolium EVO Scaffold Tower New generation scaffold tower offering enhanced performance for professional access solutions.
• Fixed Scaffolding Components Complete range of fixed scaffolding elements including starting frameworks, side rails and frames, diagonals, spars, beams, guardrails, rails and toeboards, platforms, offset consoles, stabilizers, connections/anchors, accessories, umbrellas, special applications, staircases, racks, and trailers.
• Ladder Lifts Material handling lifts for vertical transportation of tools and materials on work sites.
• M368 Multi-directional Scaffolding Multi-directional scaffolding system for complex projects and large-scale applications such as chimney and heritage restoration.
• Master 2 Umbrella System Temporary crane-liftable protection system providing weather protection for worksites, often combined with scaffolding structures.
• Design Office Services Custom engineering services for tailored scaffolding projects, including execution plans, design reports, and parts lists; supports rental companies and large construction projects.
• On-site Technical Support Technical assistance provided at customer work sites, including field support for bids and customer meetings requiring specific expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products comply with EN 131 and EN 1004 European standards, PIR 93352 and PIRL 93353 French standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Frénéhard & Michaux GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTubesca Comabi is a company of the Frénéhard & Michaux group. Data may be sent to partner companies within this group to provide certain services at the customer's request. The group includes companies like Gamesystem that provide estimates for PPE checking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Krause: German manufacturer of ladders, mobile scaffolds, and steps. Direct competitor to Tubesca Comabi across the light access and aluminium mobile scaffold segments in DACH and broader European markets.
• ZARGES: German specialist in aluminium access solutions including ladders, platforms, and mobile scaffold towers. Comparable in product portfolio, professional channel focus, and aluminium-based construction to Tubesca Comabi's light access and mobile scaffold lines.
• Layher: German-headquartered global manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems (Allround, SpeedyScaf) serving construction, industrial, and events markets. Direct competitor to Tubesca Comabi's M368 multi-directional and fixed scaffolding ranges across Europe and internationally.
• PERI: German manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems for construction and infrastructure. Comparable product breadth in fixed scaffolding, access solutions, and engineering services targeting professional contractors across Europe.
• Altrad: France-based global provider of scaffolding, access solutions, and industrial services with both manufacturing and rental operations. Closely overlaps Tubesca Comabi's scaffolding, ladders, and access tower ranges, particularly in France and Southern Europe.
• Hailo: German manufacturer of step stools, ladders, and professional access solutions. Overlaps with Tubesca Comabi's KOLOS, PROLINE, and STARLINE stepladder and ladder ranges across European retail and trade channels.
• Scafom-Rux: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of scaffolding and access solutions with European production footprint. Comparable to Tubesca Comabi's fixed and modular scaffolding ranges, particularly in Benelux, DACH, and the UK.
• Instant UpRight: Irish manufacturer of mobile access towers and scaffold systems with strong UK and international distribution. Closely comparable to Tubesca Comabi's aluminium mobile scaffold towers and fixed scaffolding components.
• WernerCo: US-based global manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment, and jobsite storage under Werner, Louisville, and other brands. Closely comparable to Tubesca Comabi's light access ladder portfolio and professional channel focus.
• Youngman: UK-based manufacturer of access equipment including ladders, steps, and towers under Youngman, Boss, and Biljax brands. Comparable product portfolio and channel mix to Tubesca Comabi in the UK and Northern European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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