What Cable Equipment does

Cable-Équipements is a French privately-held manufacturer of professional cable management equipment, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Noiseau, 25 km from Paris. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of mechanical equipment for winding, unwinding, measuring, rewinding, and protecting cables, tubes, hoses, ropes, and straps — handling cable drums, spools, and coils up to 10 tonnes. Its product portfolio spans five core categories: coiling machines (MOTO-COCCI and ECO-COCCI series), cable handling equipment (drum unwinders, dispensers, racks), cable pulling and wiring tools (WALLY pulling rods), cable protection systems (COBRA and BOA ranges supporting up to 44 tonnes), and automatic spring-rewind cable reels (500+ models, including ATEX-certified, EV-charging, and grounding variants). The company holds CE certification across its reel and winding machine lines, and its winding machines are certified under Bureau Veritas supervision.

The company operates a B2B direct sales model targeting large distribution, construction, and industrial groups, supplemented by a regional sales office in Cologne, Germany. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, spare parts, after-sales service and MAINTENANCE-SAFETY contracts (annual preventive maintenance visits, safety inspections, staff training), and a smaller rental stream for selected items such as cable drum trailers and vehicle crossing protectors. Customers are segmented across four verticals: building and construction (primary), industrial manufacturing (primary), events and services, and large distribution. The company serves all European countries and many international markets, supported by a multilingual website available in seven languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) and active participation in trade fairs across France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. The company is a member of La French Fab, the French industrial ecosystem brand.

The company competes on product breadth, in-house manufacturing quality, European stock availability, and multilingual sales support. There is no disclosed digital platform, software offering, or AI capability; the competitive moat is rooted in physical product range, certifications, and distribution scale. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Cable Equipment

Legal name

Cable Equipements

Website

https://cable-equipements.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cable-Équipements is a French privately-held manufacturer, founded in 1996, of mechanical cable management equipment — including coiling machines, cable handling tools, cable protection systems, and 500+ models of automatic cable reels — serving construction, industrial, events, and distribution companies across Europe and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Management Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH)

Keywords

• Cable management equipment
• Cable winding machines
• Automatic cable reels
• Cable protection systems
• Cable pulling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Noiseau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of cable equipment including coiling machines, cable handling equipment, cable protection, and automatic cable reels. Products sold directly to customers in construction, industrial, and distribution sectors across Europe and worldwide.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Supply of spare parts for manufactured equipment. Spare parts are generally available in stock due to in-house manufacturing.
3. After-Sales Service and Maintenance Contracts: On-site repair services, preventive maintenance visits (once or twice a year), safety inspections, staff training, and large repair workshop services. Offered as MAINTENANCE-SAFETY contracts.
4. Equipment Rental: Some materials offered for rental/location including cable drum trailers, unwinding rods, and vehicle crossing cable protectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cable Equipements manufactures and sells professional cable management equipment including coiling machines (MOTO-COCCI, ECO-COCCI), cable handling equipment, cable pulling and wiring systems, cable protection products (COBRA, BOA, VOLGA), and automatic spring-rewind cable reels (MAGIC REEL). Products serve construction, industrial, distribution, and events customers across Europe and worldwide, with handling capacity up to 10 tons and over 500 reel models. The company also provides after-sales service, maintenance contracts, spare parts, and equipment rental.

Product overview

Cable Equipment is a French manufacturer of professional cable equipment established in 1996, offering a comprehensive range of mechanical equipment for cable management. The portfolio consists of five core product categories: (1) Coiling Machines for winding cables onto spools, drums, and coils in capacities from 100kg to 10 tons; (2) Handling Cables equipment for stocking, unwinding, measuring, and rewinding cables; (3) Wiring Cables Draw products for cable pulling and installation; (4) Cable Protection systems including pedestrian/vehicle bridges and cable protectors supporting up to 44 tonnes; and (5) Automatic Cable Reels with over 500 spring-rewind models for electric cables, hoses, and data transmission. The company also provides specialized variants including ATEX explosion-proof reels, electric vehicle charging reels (MAGIC REEL, GREEN REEL), grounding reels, hose reels, and portable lighting solutions. European manufacturing with CE certification and Bureau Veritas oversight for winding machines ensures quality and safety. The company offers after-sales service including on-site repair, maintenance-security contracts, and spare parts availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOTO-COCCI: Coiling machine brand for manual and automatic spooling
• ECO-COCCI
• MAGIC REEL
• BOBI
• QUAD
• CABLERACK
• ESCABOCABLE
• COLIBRI
• WALLY
• COBRA
• BOA
• VOLGA

Products and services

• Coiling Machines Industrial winding machines for coiling and rewinding cables, tubes, and other long winding products onto spools, drums, and coils. Available in capacities from 100 kg to 10 tons with manual and automatic spooling options, including MOTO-COCCI and ECO-COCCI series with Bureau Veritas-certified measuring devices.
• Handling Cables Equipment for handling cables including cable drum unwinders, site coil holders, coil and spool dispensers (BOBI, QUAD), cable drum racks (CABLERACK), manual coilers (COLIBRI), and spools and cable drums for stocking, unwinding, measuring, and rewinding cables.
• Wiring Cables Draw Cable pulling and wiring installation equipment including fibreglass pulling rods (WALLY, WALLY STICK, SUNNY series), pulleys, rollers, Kellems grips, and electric capstans for routing and installing cables on site.
• Cable Protection Ground cable protection systems for pedestrian and vehicle crossings, including COBRA, BOA, VOLGA, TOP10, and BASEA ranges, cable bridges, gutters, and road maintenance equipment supporting loads up to 44 tonnes, including ATEX-certified protective equipment.
• Automatic Cable Reels Spring-rewind cable reels with automatic retraction for electric cables, transmission cables, air/hose tubes, water, lubricants, diesel, AdBlue, signal tapes, and chains. Includes over 500 CE-certified models with European manufacturing, covering MAGIC REEL, ATEX reels, electric vehicle charging reels (GREEN REEL 3.7 kW), grounding reels, and hose reels.
• Maintenance-Security Contract Annual preventive maintenance service contract covering one or two visits per year, user training, technical maintenance, and safety system inspections for winding machines and cable equipment.
• After-Sales Service On-site repair, workshop service for large repairs, replacement machine availability, and spare parts supply for the company's manufactured equipment, supported by in-house manufacturing and stocked parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handling capacity up to 10 tons for cable drums, spools, and coils
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reelcraft Industries: US-based specialist manufacturer of cable, hose, and welding reels for industrial, mobile, and vehicle applications. Direct peer — competing product family (spring-rewind and motorised reels) with comparable customer base in construction, fleet, and industrial maintenance.
• Cavotec: Sweden-headquartered supplier of cable reels, shore power, and automated connection systems for ports, mining, and industrial customers. Direct peer — both companies sell motorised and spring-driven cable reels to heavy-industry and infrastructure end users, including ATEX-classified environments.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Germany-headquartered manufacturer of festoon systems, cable reels, and industrial electrification solutions for cranes, ports, and factories. Direct peer — overlapping product categories (cable reels, energy supply systems) and serving the same industrial and infrastructure customers as Cable Equipements.
• Nederman: Sweden-listed industrial air quality and cable/hose reel manufacturer serving manufacturing, welding, and vehicle service operations. Direct peer — overlapping hose reel product line and adjacent cable handling equipment for industrial and workshop environments.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: France-headquartered global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including cable management systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Broad incumbent — addresses the same end-user need (managed, protected cabling) at the building level, with deeper distribution but less focus on heavy-duty winding and handling.
• igus: Germany-based manufacturer of polymer energy chains (e-chain), chainflex cables, and cable management systems for industrial automation and machinery. Broad incumbent — addresses the same industrial cable management pain point with a different mechanical solution (continuous chain vs. reel), competing for the same engineering specification budget.
• Schneider Electric: France-headquartered global electrical equipment and industrial automation conglomerate. Broad incumbent — competes broadly through its electrical installation and industrial automation portfolio, and as a French national champion could be a channel or competitive threat in EU industrial tenders.
• HellermannTyton: Global manufacturer of cable management accessories including ties, mounts, and routing systems, owned by Aptiv. Broad incumbent — competes in cable management broadly but with electrical installation accessories rather than heavy-duty winding/reel equipment.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global manufacturer of professional tools, anchors, and cable management systems for the construction industry. Broad incumbent — overlaps with Cable Equipment in cable pulling (WALLY competitor), routing, and protection accessories for construction end users.

Emerging players

• Enerpac: US-based manufacturer of high-force tools, industrial maintenance equipment, and integrated solutions. Emerging player — overlapping industrial cable pulling and pulling equipment segments, with broader portfolio in heavy maintenance tools serving similar industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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