MAT EQUIP
MAT EQUIP is a French construction equipment rental and sales company serving BTP contractors, industrial facilities, and public authorities across southwestern and central France through five agency locations, offering formwork, scaffolding, shoring, safety equipment, and modular buildings alongside in-house engineering and assembly services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersLe Haillan, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What MAT EQUIP does
MAT EQUIP is a French construction equipment rental and sales company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Le Haillan, near Bordeaux. It operates as a subsidiary of family-owned Groupe Chagneau, a five-company conglomerate with reported group revenue of €33M and 150 collaborators. The company rents and sells formwork (NOE alu L, COFRECO aluminium systems), multidirectional and rolling scaffolding (RETOTUB, AluStar 80), shoring and adjustable props, certified safety equipment (NF-marked guardrails and protection grids), and modular construction units (bungalows, containers, sanitary modules, chemical toilets). Technical differentiation is anchored in an in-house Bureau d'Étude led by Jean-Luc Chagneau with 25 years of experience, providing structural calculations and assembly procedures including niche expertise in historic monument projects.
The company operates five physical agencies across southwestern and central France — Le Haillan/Bordeaux, Bayonne, Pau, Tours, and La Rochelle — serving BTP contractors, industrial facilities, and public authorities (Collectivités). Revenue is generated through short- and long-term equipment rental (primary stream), equipment sales (new and used), technical study services, professional assembly/dismantling of scaffolding and shoring, and logistics delivery via an owned fleet of 5m³ to 40m³ vehicles plus carrier partnerships. Pricing is quote-based across all streams with no public rates disclosed. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company's website (matequip.fr), an online Calameo-hosted catalog, and LinkedIn, with no paid advertising evident. Customer acquisition is direct via agency phone lines and a website quote-request form, with no third-party resellers or distribution partners outside the Groupe Chagneau family (notably Galvasteel for bicycle shelters).
The product portfolio carries multiple sector certifications including NF EN 12810/12811 for scaffolding, NF EN 1065 for props, NF EN 13374 for edge protection, ISO 9001 for formwork ties, and Origine France Garantie for pallet handlers. Operations are classified under NAF code 7732Z (rental of construction equipment). The company does not operate any software platform, mobile app, or API; there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no publicly disclosed standalone revenue figure for MAT EQUIP itself.
MAT EQUIP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MAT EQUIP
- Legal name
- MAT EQUIP
- Website
- https://matequip.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MAT EQUIP is a French construction equipment rental and sales company serving BTP contractors, industrial facilities, and public authorities across southwestern and central France through five agency locations, offering formwork, scaffolding, shoring, safety equipment, and modular buildings alongside in-house engineering and assembly services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MAT EQUIP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Equipment Rental
- NAICS
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete & Masonry Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)
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Where MAT EQUIP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Le Haillan
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
MAT EQUIP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Rental: Short- and long-term rental of construction equipment including formwork, scaffolding, shoring, safety equipment, and modular construction. Rental is the primary revenue driver. The company provides delivery, assembly, and dismantling services alongside rental.
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used construction equipment including all product categories (formwork, scaffolding, shoring, safety, modular). Consumables and accessories such as release oil, spacers, cones, formwork tubes, and shuttering ties are also sold.
- Technical Studies and Engineering Services: Bureau d'étude providing technical calculations, structural plans, and assembly procedures. Services are billed as professional service engagements.
- Logistics and Delivery Services: Delivery of equipment to construction sites using the company's own fleet of vehicles (5m3 to 40m3, crane carriers, trailers, semi-trailers) and partner carriers.
- Assembly and Dismantling Services: Professional mounting and dismantling of scaffolding and shoring structures, including on historic monuments, managed by qualified teams.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Rental — Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
MAT EQUIP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MAT EQUIP rents and sells construction equipment including formwork (NOE, COFRECO aluminium systems), multidirectional scaffolding (RETOTUB), shoring/props, safety equipment, modular construction (bungalows, containers, sanitary modules), and concrete handling equipment. The company complements its rental and sales with a Bureau d'Étude technical study office, professional assembly/dismantling teams, and an own-fleet logistics delivery service across southwestern France.
Product overview
MAT EQUIP is a French construction equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of formwork (coffrage), scaffolding (échafaudage), shoring (étaiement), safety equipment, and modular construction (bungalows, containers, sanitation) solutions. The product range includes the NOE alu L and COFRECO aluminum formwork systems for concrete construction, RETOTUB multidirectional and AluStar 80 rolling scaffolding, ladder towers and adjustable push-pull props for shoring, safety products including NF-marked posts and protection grids, and modular site buildings ranging from 500L concrete buckets to full sanitary bungalows. The company provides integrated services including technical studies, professional assembly, and logistics delivery across Aquitaine, with products available for both rental and sale. The portfolio is anchored by physical equipment brands including RETOTUB for scaffolding/shoring, NOE and COFRECO for formwork, SECATOL for concrete buckets, and ENAR for vibrators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- NOE alu L Manuportable Formwork Hand-portable aluminium formwork panels with Alulock junction system, modular sizes (2.75m x 0.90m to 0.30m), 60 kN/m² concrete pressure tolerance, and 20 kg/m² panel weight. Designed for ergonomic use by construction crews on BTP projects.
- COFRECO Aluminium Formwork Aluminium formwork with high-resistance profiled frames, epoxy powder coating baked at 250°C for anti-adhesive properties, 15mm birch plywood facing coated with 440g/m² resin. Compatible with steel, mixed, aluminium, and wood systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Deliveries across all of Aquitaine
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use MAT EQUIP
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MAT EQUIP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
MAT EQUIP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Galvasteel (Groupe Chagneau)minorGalvasteel, a company of the Groupe Chagneau family group, is mentioned on the MAT EQUIP website as a partner for urban development solutions (secure bike shelters and storage). MAT EQUIP links to Galvasteel's website for bicycle shelter products, indicating a cross-group referral/GTM relationship within the same corporate group.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MAT EQUIP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Layher France: French arm of German scaffolding manufacturer and rental operator Layher. Directly comparable to MAT EQUIP in multidirectional scaffolding (Allround), shoring, and engineered access solutions.
- Mateco: European equipment rental specialist with French operations focused on aerial work platforms and construction equipment. Comparable as a direct peer in fleet-based rental GTM with regional agency coverage.
- Locagri: French regional equipment rental specialist focused on construction and public works. Highly comparable in scale, branch-based GTM, and product mix (formwork, scaffolding, modular) to MAT EQUIP.
Broad incumbents
- Loxam: France's largest equipment rental company with nationwide branch coverage across construction, aerial, and industrial categories. Comparable as a direct competitor to MAT EQUIP in formwork/scaffolding/shoring rental, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Kiloutou: Second-largest French equipment rental group with strong regional agency network and growing digital booking platform. Comparable to MAT EQUIP across general construction equipment rental with overlapping customer base of BTP contractors.
- Altrad: French-headquartered global leader in scaffolding, formwork, and industrial services. Highly comparable in scaffolding and shoring product lines, with much broader geographic and vertical reach than MAT EQUIP.
- Peri France: French subsidiary of German formwork and scaffolding giant Peri. Comparable to MAT EQUIP in formwork rental for concrete construction and engineered scaffolding, with deeper multinational resources.
- Ulma France: French arm of Spanish formwork and scaffolding specialist Ulma. Comparable to MAT EQUIP across formwork, shoring, and access systems with similar integrated engineering-and-rental model.
- BrandSafway France: Global scaffolding and access solutions provider with French operations (formerly Harsco). Comparable to MAT EQUIP in scaffolding rental and engineered access, particularly for industrial maintenance and large projects.
- Doka France: Global formwork manufacturer with French rental and engineering services. Comparable to MAT EQUIP in formwork and shoring for concrete construction, with much larger engineering and project-management capabilities.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MAT EQUIP social profiles
Digital presenceMAT EQUIP compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
MAT EQUIP financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MAT EQUIP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
MAT EQUIP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MAT EQUIP M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MAT EQUIP
What does MAT EQUIP do?
MAT EQUIP rents and sells construction equipment including formwork (NOE, COFRECO aluminium systems), multidirectional scaffolding (RETOTUB), shoring/props, safety equipment, modular construction (bungalows, containers, sanitary modules), and concrete handling equipment. The company complements its rental and sales with a Bureau d'Étude technical study office, professional assembly/dismantling teams, and an own-fleet logistics delivery service across southwestern France.
Is MAT EQUIP a public or private company?
MAT EQUIP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MAT EQUIP founded?
MAT EQUIP was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MAT EQUIP based?
MAT EQUIP is headquartered in Le Haillan, France, in the Europe region.
How does MAT EQUIP make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales, technical Studies and Engineering Services, logistics and Delivery Services and assembly and Dismantling Services.
Who are MAT EQUIP's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Layher France, Mateco and Locagri. Broad incumbents are Loxam, Kiloutou, Altrad, Peri France, Ulma France, BrandSafway France and Doka France.
Does MAT EQUIP have an API?
No public API is recorded for MAT EQUIP.
What industry is MAT EQUIP in?
MAT EQUIP's product category is Construction Equipment Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAC, Concrete & Masonry Equipment Rental/Leasing, with a secondary code of TLABAFAL, Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing. Its NAICS code is 5324 and its SIC code is 7350.