Boaz Concept

What Boaz Concept does

BOAZ Concept is a privately-held French SARL headquartered in Willems (near Lille), founded in 1999 by former world catamaran champions Anne and Alain Comyn. The company specializes in the rental and sale of recreational equipment for three end markets: urban beaches and water games, aquatic centers, and winter leisure (ice rinks, luge tracks, curling). Its portfolio spans inflatable aquapark structures (distributed under exclusive partnership with Aquaglide), modular floating pontoons and aluminum/wood pontoons, the ART ICE synthetic-ice system (worldwide patented), luge tracks, diving and nautical basins, pedal boats, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and a "Be Fun!" terrestrial range (Xtrem Jump, Parcours Ninja, Ventriglisse, floating climbing walls). Operations are anchored in a 4,000+ m² controlled warehouse that enables nationwide deployment of large-scale events, including the world's largest inflatable aquapark at Biscarosse (5,000 visitors/day) and a recurring rooftop ice rink on the Tour Montparnasse.

The business runs on three revenue streams: per-weekend equipment rental (HT/WE pricing, from ~€44 for a small kayak up to €8,500 for an XXL 25×20m basin and €5,000 for a 3-lane luge track); one-time equipment sale to municipalities, aquatic centers, campsites and businesses; and managed services for urban bathing sites (transport, installation, supervision via the Fédération Française de Natation, dismantling). Customers are primarily French municipalities and local governments (City of Paris via Paris Plage and Paris en Seine, Orléans Métropole, Dunkerque, Puteaux), aquatic centers (SourcÉane, Aquapark Biscarosse), retailers/brands (Décathlon), and major events (Roc d'Azur). Distribution is direct sales plus exclusive French distribution of Aquaglide, ART ICE, X Tower, and Future Beach products.

The company is family-owned, with €10,000 share capital, no external investors, and a 2022 succession to the founders' sons (Alban and Arnaud Comyn) plus Jeremy Olivier. Geographic scope is described as France and Europe. In 2025, BOAZ operated six bathing sites serving 300,000+ visitors, building on the founder-era base of municipal equipment rental and event-driven deployments.

Name

Boaz Concept

Legal name

BOAZ Concept

Website

https://boaz-concept.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOAZ Concept is a family-owned French SARL (founded 1999, Willems) that rents, sells, and operates recreational equipment — urban beaches, aquaparks, pontoons, synthetic ice rinks, and luge tracks — for French municipalities, aquatic centers, and event organizers, serving as the official French distributor for Aquaglide, ART ICE, and X Tower.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Leisure & Aquatic Equipment Rental

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Inflatable Water Parks (Floating Obstacle Courses) (THAAABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Park Operations & Management Services (Third-Party Operators) (THAAABAI), Aqua Adventure Parks (Water-Based Adventure Courses, Climbing/Zip Over Water) (THAAABAG), Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD), Trampoline & Active Play Parks (Trampoline, Ninja/Obstacle, Indoor Active Parks) (THAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Aquatic leisure equipment
• Inflatable water parks
• Synthetic ice rinks
• Nautical base rentals
• Urban beach equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Willems

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of leisure equipment (pedalos, kayaks, pontoons, ice rinks, water parks, climbing walls, etc.) to municipalities, event organizers, and businesses. Pricing is per weekend (WE) unit or per square meter. Services include transport, installation, anchorage, stripping, declarations, and dismantling.
2. Equipment Sale: Sale of leisure equipment including inflatable aquatic structures (Aquaglide), pontoons, synthetic ice rinks, and water park installations to municipalities, aquatic centers, campsites, and businesses. BOAZ also offers custom/aquaparc sur mesure solutions.
3. Urban Bathing Site Management & Operation: BOAZ operates and manages urban bathing sites (Paris en Seine, Marne), providing full-service supervision, logistics, and site management for municipalities. This includes life-saving supervision via partnership with Fédération Française de Natation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BOAZ Concept specializes in the rental and sale of recreational equipment for the development of urban beaches, aquatic games, and winter ice rinks across France and Europe. The company provides turnkey leisure solutions including equipment supply, transport, installation, anchorage, dismantling, and on-site operation management. It is the official French distributor for Aquaglide inflatable water parks and a partner for ART ICE synthetic ice technology and X Tower jump platforms.

Product overview

Boaz Concept is a family-owned French company (founded 1999) specializing in rental and sale of leisure equipment for municipalities and professionals across France and Europe. The portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Aquatic Parks with Aquaglide-brand inflatable structures including Challenge Track series, swimsteps, and custom aquaparcs; (2) Nautical Bases featuring pedal boats (muscular and electric 5-place), kayaks, Pedayak, Pédal'Sup, stand-up paddles, electric surfboards (Lampuga), water tricycles, safety boats, pontoons (aluminum/wood and modular cubes), bridges, basins, and complete base installations; (3) Winter Games including ART ICE synthetic ice rinks (ecological patinoires), sledding tracks (large and small, SOCOTEC-certified), curling rinks, Neveplast natural slope systems, quad skates, wooden chalets, and inflatable igloos; and (4) Terrestrial Leisure with floating climbing walls, Accrobranche portable tree courses, Xtrem Jump inflatable platforms, Ninja courses, and Ventriglisse slip-and-slide. The company also provides turnkey natural swimming zone management (baignade naturelle/urbaine) and 3D modeling services. With 4,000m² of controlled warehouses, the company operates as official French distributor for Aquaglide and offers comprehensive event services from study to installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be Fun!: Terrestrial leisure product range
• Boaz-Boaz

Products and services

• Aquapark / Aquaglide Inflatable Structures Inflatable aquatic playground structures for water parks including Challenge Track series (1, 2, 3), swimsteps, and modular obstacle courses. Distributed as official Aquaglide France distributor with 3-year warranty.
• Pédalo 5 Places Musculaire Muscle-powered 5-seat pedal boat made in Italy with catamaran hull, 100% recyclable design, weight 195kg, average speed 4 km/h.
• Pédalo 5 Places Électrique Electric-powered 5-seat pedal boat made in Italy with 250W motor, 3.3m length, 285kg weight, 5 km/h speed, 8-hour autonomy, and shallow draft (30cm) for beach access.
• Bateau à pédales WB202 (2-3 personnes) Lightweight stackable Canadian-made pedal boat for 2-3 people with catamaran-style roto-molded HDPE hull, 327kg capacity, 65kg weight.
• Bateau à pédales WB400 (4-5 personnes) 4-5 person pedal boat with new all-stainless steel pedal system on ball bearings, high buoyancy, UV-resistant, auto-draining, adjustable ergonomic seats.
• Bateau tamponneur électrique (Bumpy) Electric bumper boat for children with inflatable ring, easy steering via steering wheel, 4-5 hours battery autonomy, colorful design with charging equipment included.
• Kayak 1, 2 et 3 places Maneuverable kayaks in 1, 2, or 3-person configurations for water exploration, wave surfing, and competitive slalom or straight-line races.
• Pedayak Hands-free pedal-powered kayak with propeller propulsion, steering system with bar and rudder, auto-draining unsinkable polyethylene hull, 50% faster than equivalent kayaks, 10 km/h max speed.
• Pédal'Sup Pedal-powered stand-up paddle board with 4 MirageDrive GT systems, adjustable aluminum-frame mesh seats, removable rudder system, 4-user capacity for games or relaxation.
• Eclipse (Mirage Eclipse) Stand-up paddle board with pedal propulsion, aluminum handlebar, reinforced composite epoxy board, EVA traction pad, removable rudder, 125kg max capacity.
• Stand up Paddle (SUP) Stand-up paddle boards in multiple models including inflatable SUP AIR version with foot pump, for solo or group leisure and competition on sea or inland waters.
• Lampuga Air Electric surfboard with 5-minute inflation time, 60-minute max autonomy, 50kg weight including 25kg battery.
• Lampuga Rescue Electric rescue surfboard for lifeguard operations, 230cm length, 50 km/h max speed, 14hp motor, 45-minute autonomy, 120-minute recharge, PVC double construction.
• Barque Fun Yak Rotomolded double-hull 5-person dinghy (FY310), can be equipped with oars or up to 6hp motor, includes livewell, mooring ring, and drain plug.
• Squally à moteur Small motor boat with 4-6hp engine, 4-person capacity, stable design for fishing, leisure, and water exploration, safety rope for easy reboarding.
• Mur d'escalade flottant (Floating Climbing Wall) High-end floating climbing wall platform with 2 walls (front and back) of 20m² each (4m x 5m), total 40m² climbing area, 30mm reception mats per NFP 90-312 standards, 6 simultaneous climbers capacity.
• Water Roller Zako Inflatable double-wall cylinder allowing safe running inside water. Adult version 3m length, 2m diameter, 2-3 adults capacity. Children version 1.80m diameter, 3-4 children capacity. TPU material, 80kg weight.
• Xtrem Jump Inflatable jumping platform with 6m height, 9m total visual height, air cushion with inflatable protective walls, forward-oriented exit, requires only 1 operator, minimum age 14 years.
• Accrobranche (Portable Tree Climbing Course) Portable tree climbing course with variable height (50cm, 2.5m, or 4m), safety harness with continuous life line, no specific maintenance required, accessible from age 4 or 1.10m height.
• Parcours Ninja French-made 3-module inflatable ninja obstacle course, 29m length, 5.5m width, 5m height, 790kg weight, for ages 8-14, maximum 25 persons capacity.
• Ventriglisse Inflatable slip-and-slide structure approximately 20m long requiring flat terrain and water connection, continuous water spray enables large belly slides.
• Bassin nautique XXL Large basin 25m x 20m or 10m x 5m with 0.80m depth for water sports demonstrations, radio-controlled boats, and communication events.
• Bassin d'initiation à la plongée (Diving Basin) Diving initiation pool 10m x 5m x 1.20m water depth, includes French-made filtration pumps and homologation certificate, suitable for trade shows and parking lots.
• Bateaux à pédales pour enfants (Paddler) Small paddle boat for children up to 50kg with paddle wheel propulsion, double roto-molded hull, 127cm length, 82.5cm width, 14.7kg weight, 15cm minimum water depth.
• Skimboard Skimboard sport equipment with specific basin requiring minimal water, allows gliding on thin water layer for urban adaptation of beach sport.
• Patinoire écologique ART ICE (Synthetic Ice Rink) Synthetic ice rink using ART ICE patented material with worldwide patent, self-lubricating surface for perfect glide, temperature-independent, energy-efficient, assembled in 1m x 1m or 1m x 2m puzzle pieces. Used at 2014 Sochi Olympics as warm-up surface.
• La grande piste de luge (Large Sledding Track) Large 3-lane sledding track with adjustable height 3-5m, 22m total length (12m descent + 10m ground glide), ART ICE ultra-slippery material, SOCOTEC certified and homologated.
• La petite piste de luge (Small Sledding Track) Small 1-lane sledding track with 1 lift, 2.4m height, 18m total length (10m descent + 8m ground glide), 3 polyester sledges with inflatable safety compartments, SOCOTEC certified.
• Piste de curling (Curling Track) Synthetic ice curling track 10m length with 2 targets (adults and children), 4 stones per track, inter-generational game, can be lengthened or shortened per venue.
• Piste de luge sur pente naturelle (Natural Slope Sledding) Neveplast sliding mats for natural slope sledding, aluminum raised sides, custom installation per terrain and budget.
• Pontons aluminium / bois exotique (Aluminum / Wood Pontoons) Aluminum and exotic wood pontoons in 12m x 2m or 2.50m cells, with 2 float heights (classic and lower for small boat/kayak access), aesthetic and durable design.
• Pontons modulaires (Modular Cube Pontoons) Modular cube pontoons 50cm x 50cm x 40cm providing extraordinary buoyancy and safety, unlimited shapes for custom platforms, dance floors, film sets, or pool installations.
• Passerelles (Pedestrian Bridges) Aluminum and exotic wood pedestrian bridges in various sizes (4m, 8m, 12m) for accessing pontoon sites and connecting canal/river banks.
• Tricycle (Water Tricycle) Water tricycle for 2-3 people, aluminum alloy bicycle frame with polyethylene floating body, 180kg max load, 90kg weight, 3.2m x 2m x 2m dimensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5x increase in facility attendance with aquatic park installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AquaglidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOAZ is the official French distributor for Aquaglide, the world leader in inflatable aquatic park modules and water games. This partnership provides access to globally recognized, certified water park products with a 3-year warranty.
• ART ICEcoreTechnology or IntegrationART ICE holds the worldwide patent for synthetic ice technology. BOAZ uses ART ICE plaques for all ecological ice rink and luge track installations. ART ICE is the only brand providing a patented dry-surface ice solution.
• X TowercoreTechnology or IntegrationX Tower is a provider of elevated jump platforms for water parks. BOAZ is a partner for X Tower installations in France (e.g., Lake Park Langres sale).
• Fédération Française de Natation (FFN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOAZ operates urban bathing sites in Paris (Paris en Seine) in partnership with FFN, which provides life-saving and surveillance services for the bathing areas in the Seine river.
• Future BeachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOAZ is the exclusive distributor of Future Beach brand pedal boats. Note: the PEDALO brand is a registered trademark.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Aquaglide: US-based global leader in inflatable aquatic park modules; Boaz is the official French distributor. Aquaglide is the upstream technology and product supplier whose 3-year-warranty products Boaz resells and deploys across France and Europe.

Direct peers

• Candock: Canadian modular floating-cube system used for pontoons, platforms, and waterfront infrastructure. Directly overlaps with Boaz's modular 50cm cube pontoon range for nautical bases, dance floors, and event platforms.
• Glice: Switzerland-based manufacturer of synthetic ice rinks with patented self-lubricating technology. Competes directly with Boaz's ART ICE offering in the European temporary-ice-rink market for municipalities, shopping centers, and seasonal villages.
• Wibit Sports: German-headquartered manufacturer and operator of inflatable aquaparks and floating obstacle courses. Direct competitor to Boaz in the European aquatic playground rental and sale market, targeting municipalities, aquatic centers, and event organizers with comparable modular inflatable product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs Pierre & Vacances: European family-resort operator with multiple Aqua Mundo indoor water parks and aquatic playgrounds across France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. Larger incumbent with permanent water attractions that competes for the same family leisure demand Boaz addresses through rentals and event installations.
• Compagnie des Alpes: French listed leisure operator running ski resorts, theme parks (Parc Astérix, Walibi), and amusement attractions. Larger, broader incumbent in French leisure whose acquisitions or municipal tenders could overlap with Boaz's urban beach and aquatic attraction offerings.

Emerging players

• Wavegarden: Spanish designer and operator of artificial-wave facilities and water-park technology. Competes at the high end of destination water parks; overlaps with Boaz where municipalities invest in signature aquatic attractions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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