What Sassi does

SASSI (Société d'Articles de Sécurité et de Sellerie Industrielle) is a 100+ year-old Parisian artisanal manufacturer of personal protective equipment (EPI) for work at height and professional leather goods, founded in 1920 and operating since 1955 from its 5 rue Moret workshop in Paris 11e. The company produces a complete certified fall-protection range — EN 361 harnesses (1/2/4/5-point, up to 150 kg load), EN 362 safety connectors (22-25 kN), EN 358 work-positioning belts and lanyards, EN 795 horizontal lifelines (permanent stainless-steel cable and temporary polyester webbing), EN 360 retractable fall arresters, and trade-specific kits (roofer, arborist, scaffolding, confined space, wind energy, photovoltaic installer) — alongside artisanal leather goods (tool bags, belts, nail pouches, cases, saddle bags) built with saddle-stitch construction, waxed thread, and burnished-edge finishing.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: standardized SKUs are sold direct-to-consumer and to tradespeople via the Shopify-powered sassi-france.fr storefront with public unit pricing (entry harnesses at €32-€80, premium models €90-€265; connector carabiners €7.50-€28; specialized kits €75-€2,300), while custom/sur-mesure projects — including branded production runs, military equipment under NDA, and fashion-house subcontracting (minimum 10-15 pieces) — are sold through consultative direct sales. SASSI is a subsidiary of Groupe Fauchille, a family-owned French industrial group of 25 interconnected companies and 500 collaborators spanning textile webbing, plastic injection, machining, sheet metal, and leather goods — giving SASSI a quasi-vertically-integrated internal production chain within a single French industrial holding.

The customer base spans construction and lifting (BTP), French military and gendarmery, fire services (SDIS), electrical and telecom networks (Enedis, RTE, Orange/SFR/Free/Cellnex), rail (SNCF, RATP), arboriculture, live performance arts, and fashion/luxury — with named enterprise clients including Vinci, SPIE, RATP, SNCF, Enedis, RTE, BHV Marais, SDIS departments, and the French Armed Forces. Distribution is single-country domestic (France) with website localization into English and German, and reported product shipment into the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Belgium. All manufacturing is conducted on-site in Paris under CE/EU 2016/425 compliance.

Name

Sassi

Legal name

S.A.S.S.I., Société d'Articles de Sécurité et de Sellerie Industrielle

Website

https://sassi-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SASSI is a 100+ year-old Parisian artisanal manufacturer of certified fall-protection equipment (EN 361/362/795) and professional leather goods, serving construction, military, fire services, electrical networks, rail, arboriculture, live arts, and fashion/luxury clients via e-commerce and custom B2B fabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (3169), Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective, Safety & Tactical Leather Goods Manufacturing (Holsters/Pouches/Gear) (IMAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Work Bags Manufacturing (Briefcases/Laptop Bags/Tool Bags) (IMAOAHAD), Small Leather Accessories Manufacturing (Belts/Straps/Watch Bands) (IMAOAFAG), Wallets, Small Leather Goods & Accessories Manufacturing (IMAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Fall protection equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Professional leather goods
• Work positioning systems
• Industrial saddlery

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPI (Personal Protective Equipment) Sales: Direct B2C and B2B sales of standardized and custom safety equipment (harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchor points, kits) through the company's e-commerce platform and direct enterprise sales. Products comply with EU regulations (UE 2016/425) and carry CE marking.
2. Professional Leather Goods / Sellerie Professionnelle: Sales of standardized and custom-made professional leather goods (tool bags, tool belts, nail pouches, cases) to tradespeople and enterprises via e-commerce and direct B2B sales.
3. Custom / Sur-Mesure Manufacturing: Bespoke fabrication services for B2B clients across military, SDIS, electrical, rail, live performance, and fashion/luxury sectors. Pricing is project-based with consultation-driven sales. Includes branding/marking options (embossing, embroidery).
4. Fashion / Luxury Subcontracting (Façonnage): High-end subcontracting for fashion houses and independent designers: patronage development, prototyping, and small-batch production of leather goods. Minimum 10-15 pieces for production runs. Served through direct B2B engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SASSI is a Parisian artisan manufacturer (since 1920) that produces certified personal protective equipment (EPI) for work at height and professional leather goods (sellerie professionnelle). The company manufactures EN 361/358/813 harnesses, EN 362 carabiners, EN 795 anchor lines, trade-specific fall protection kits, full-grain leather tool bags, belts, and cases. It also offers custom/sur-mesure fabrication services for B2B clients across military, SDIS fire services, electrical networks, construction, arboriculture, rail, live performance, and fashion/luxury sectors.

Product overview

SASSI is a French artisan manufacturer (Paris 11e, since 1920) operating two integrated product lines: (1) EPI — Protection Individuelle, a complete fall protection system encompassing harnesses (EN 361, 1/2/4/5-point, up to 150 kg), fall protection kits for specific trades (roofer, arborist, scaffolding, confined space, wind energy, metal construction), antichutes/enrouleurs (EN 360/353), work positioning lanyards (EN 358), safety carabiners (EN 362), lifelines (EN 795 permanent cable and temporary webbing), protection nets, professional rope (EN 354), and arborist equipment; and (2) Sellerie professionnelle — professional leather goods including tool bags, tool belts, nail pouches, glove cases, pouches, and saddle bags in full-grain leather and canvas, all built with artisanal saddle-stitch construction. Both lines share in-house leatherworking, technical textile, and metal hardware expertise, and both offer custom Bespoke manufacturing services for specific professional requirements. The company is part of the Groupe Fauchille, a 25-company French industrial group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Harnais antichute (Safety Harnesses) Full-body fall protection harnesses conforming to EN 361, available in 1-, 2-, 4-, and 5-point attachment configurations. Ranges from Essentiel (basic) to Expert (multi-point with work positioning and suspension), with load ratings up to 150 kg. Materials include polyester and polyamide straps with various buckle systems.
• Kits antichute (Fall Protection Kits) Pre-configured fall protection kits tailored to specific trades and work situations, including kits for roofers, arborists, scaffolding workers, nacelle operators, confined spaces, pylon workers, photovoltaic installers, wind energy technicians, and metal construction workers.
• Antichutes et tendeurs de longe (Fall Arrests & Lanyard Tensioners) Fall arrest devices and lanyard tensioners including sliding fall arresters (EN 353-1/353-2), automatic retractable fall arresters in cable and Dyneema webbing variants (EN 360), lanyard tensioners for horizontal work positioning (EN 358), and accompanying tripod systems.
• Longes de maintien au travail (Work Positioning Lanyards) Work positioning lanyards conforming to EN 358, including fixed lanyards, lanyards with energy absorbers, cords, and anchor ties in polyamide, polypropylene, and with metal thimbles.
• Mousquetons de Sécurité (Safety Carabiners) Certified connectors conforming to EN 362. Range includes manual screw-lock, automatic triple-security swivel-ring lock, anti-twist swivel, large-opening connectors for tubular structures, and double-lock variants. Strength ratings of 22-25 kN in steel or light alloy.
• Ligne de vie (Fall Protection Lifelines) Horizontal anchor lines conforming to EN 795. Permanent lifeline systems on stainless steel cable for rooftops, catwalks, tanks, and furnaces. Temporary lifeline on polyester webbing adjustable 5-20m, deployable in minutes.
• Filets de protection (Protection Nets) Fall protection nets in polyamide, used as collective fall protection measure in conjunction with lifeline and harness systems.
• Sellerie professionnelle (Professional Leather Goods) Professional leather goods including tool bags, tool belt systems, nail pouches, glove cases, leather pouches, saddle bags, and general accessories. Materials include full-grain cowhide, split leather, and canvas, with artisanal saddle-stitch construction. Made in Paris since 1920.
• Confection sur mesure (Custom Manufacturing Service) Custom design and manufacturing service covering saddlery, leather goods, technical textiles, and subcontracting. SASSI produces bespoke PPE configurations and leather goods tailored to specific professional needs, including company-specific sizing, markings, and material specifications. Covers military, fire services, electrical networks, telecom, arboriculture, construction, and fashion/luxury brands.
• Façonnage Mode/Luxe (Fashion/Luxury Subcontracting) High-end subcontracting for fashion houses and independent designers covering patronage development, prototyping, and small-batch production of leather goods. Minimum 10-15 pieces for production runs. Served with strict model confidentiality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed to last 5-10 years vs. 1-2 years for imported synthetic alternatives, reducing replacement frequency and waste
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe FauchillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSASSI is a company of Groupe Fauchille, a family-owned French industrial group comprising 25 interconnected companies operating across 5 domains: Textile (webbing), Injection Plastique, Usinage (machining), Tôlerie (sheet metal), and Maroquinerie (leather goods). The group enables SASSI to maintain a quasi-complete internal production chain, from raw materials to finished product, entirely in France. The group's 500 collaborators provide SASSI with industrial capacity, shared services, and cross-company synergies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Petzl: French-headquartered manufacturer of fall protection, climbing, and height-safety equipment. Most directly comparable to SASSI: same home market (France), overlapping EPI categories (harnesses, lanyards, connectors, helmets, anchors), and similar vertical customers (arborists, rescuers, industrial climbers).
• Beal Pro: French division of Beal focused on professional ropes, EPI, and fall-protection accessories. Comparable French home market, complementary product categories (SASSI integrates rope into custom lanyards), and similar focus on professional height workers.
• Tractel: European manufacturer of fall protection, lifting, and load-securing equipment with strong French roots. Closely comparable product portfolio (harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, lifelines) and similar B2B sales motion targeting industrial, energy, and public-sector buyers across Europe.
• Camp Safety: Italian manufacturer of climbing and fall-protection equipment, including harnesses, lanyards, helmets, and energy absorbers. Comparable European artisanal heritage, overlapping EPI categories, and similar verticals (arboriculture, industry, rescue, rope access).
• Spanset: European specialist in height safety, lifting, and load-securing equipment. Comparable product categories (anchor systems, harnesses, lifelines) and similar B2B focus on construction, energy, and transport clients.
• Kratos Safety: UK-headquartered fall protection and height-safety equipment manufacturer serving European and global industrial markets. Overlapping range (harnesses, lanyards, connectors, kits) and similar specification-driven B2B sales approach.
• Irudek: Spanish-based fall protection and height-safety equipment manufacturer. Comparable product line (harnesses, connectors, lifelines, kits) and similar B2B customer mix across construction, energy, and industrial sectors in southern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer with a substantial fall protection portfolio (formerly Latchways, Capital Safety adjacencies). Overlapping categories (harnesses, SRLs, anchors) but as part of a much broader PPE and gas-detection portfolio.
• Honeywell Miller: Fall protection division of Honeywell's industrial safety segment. Competes in harnesses, lanyards, and connectors but as part of a diversified industrial conglomerate with global distribution and pricing power.
• 3M Fall Protection: Global PPE conglomerate's fall protection division (formerly Capital Safety / DBI-SALA / Protecta). Overlaps with SASSI in harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and lifelines but operates at much larger scale with broader industrial and consumer channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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