FLI

What FLI does

France Linéaire Industrie (FLI) is a privately held French manufacturer and distributor of precision linear guidance components, headquartered in Janneyrias and founded in 1999. The company produces and supplies precision shafts, ball bushings, linear tables, ground and rolled ballscrews (ISO 3408-3, accuracy classes C1-C7), trapezoidal screws, planetary roller screws, ball splines, linear guides, cam followers, track rollers, rod ends, and slide-way systems. It also acts as the French distribution channel for category-leading international brands, including Ewellix (electromechanical actuators, lifting columns, cobot 7th-axis kits), NSK (ballscrews and linear guides), TBI Motion (precision guides and miniature screws), Nippon Bearing, Tecnoline (linear modules), and SAIBO (curve rails and ring guides). A CNC-equipped machining workshop supports in-house preload modification of ballscrew nuts and custom cutting to specification.

FLI's business model combines in-house manufacturing of proprietary FLI-branded components with multi-brand distribution of premium imported lines, monetized through quote-based B2B sales to industrial OEMs. The company maintains a large France-based stock platform (covering over 30,000 meters of shafts, 50,000+ ball bushings, 2,000+ meters of ballscrews, and 4,000+ meters of guide rails) to enable rapid delivery, and offers value-added services such as preload adjustment, CAD-ready component selection via the TraceParts portal, and engineering validation for complex applications. End-use segments include packaging machinery, special machines, positioning automata, medical equipment, automated labeling machines, industrial robots, and 3D printers. Commercial reach is primarily direct ([email protected]) with stated international activity; marketing relies on the corporate website, LinkedIn, downloadable PDF catalogs, and CAD/SEO channels.

Name

FLI

Legal name

France Linéaire Industrie

Website

https://fli-industrie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

France Linéaire Industrie (FLI) is a French manufacturer and distributor of precision linear guidance components — including ball screws, ball splines, rollers, shafts, and linear tables — sold to industrial OEMs in packaging, medical, robotics, and 3D printing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Linear Motion Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Screw Machine Products (3451), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Linear guidance components
• Precision ball screws
• Industrial motion components
• Mechanical transmission parts
• Linear guide systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Janneyrias

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Manufacturing and Distribution: FLI manufactures and distributes linear guidance components including ball bushings, linear tables, ball screws, trapezoidal screws, roller screws, linear guideways, and related components. The company maintains large stock inventories in France for rapid delivery to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FLI manufactures and distributes precision linear guidance components including precision shafts, ball bushings, linear tables, ball screws (ground, rolled, miniature, planetary roller), trapezoidal screws, linear guideways, track rollers, rod ends, ball splines, and linear actuators. The company also serves as an authorized French distributor for international brands such as Ewellix, NSK, TBI Motion, Nippon Bearing, SAIBO, and Tecnoline, supported by a large in-country stock platform and in-house machining services including ISO 3408-3 ballscrew preload modification.

Product overview

France Linéaire Industrie (FLI) is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of linear guidance components founded in 1999. The product portfolio centers on precision mechanical components for linear motion applications, organized into core manufactured products (precision shafts, ball bushings, linear tables, various ballscrew types including ground, rolled, miniature, planetary roller, and trapezoidal screws, linear guides, track rollers, rod ends, slide ways, ball splines, and track roller systems) alongside distributed international brands (EWELLIX linear actuators and lifting columns, NSK ballscrews, SAIBO ring guides, Tecnoline linear modules). FLI also offers comprehensive accessories including end supports, ball screw nut housings, and bearing supports. The company operates a large French warehouse with extensive stock of components and provides machining services for custom specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecnoline: A brand identifying the production of linear motion modules (linear actuators) by Tecnoline, headquartered in Montemurlo. Units are produced in belt-driven, screw-driven, and rack/pinion-driven configurations.

Products and services

• Precision Shafts (Arbres de précision) High-precision linear shafts for guidance applications, available in steel and stainless steel, supporting linear motion systems. For industrial OEMs and machine builders.
• Ball Bushings (Douilles à billes) Linear ball bushings enabling smooth motion along precision shafts, a core component in linear guidance systems. For industrial machinery manufacturers.
• Linear Tables (Tables linéaires) Pre-assembled linear motion platforms available with and without drive systems (FSKBO, SMLS, SMLC, SMCC, SLTL models), featuring 4 open or closed ball bushings in steel or stainless steel.
• Ground Ball Screws (Vis à billes rectifiées) Precision ground ball screws from Ø6 to Ø200mm in steel and Ø6 to Ø80mm in stainless steel, with precision classes from C7 to C1. For high-precision positioning applications.
• Rolled Ball Screws (Vis à billes roulées) Economically manufactured rolled ball screws from Ø6 to Ø80mm, C7 precision class, with anti-corrosion treatment options. For cost-sensitive linear motion applications.
• Trapezoidal Screws (Vis trapézoïdales) Trapezoidal lead screws in C35E steel and X2CrNiMo 17.12.2 stainless steel, with bronze, steel, and nylon nut options. For standard linear actuation.
• Planetary Roller Screws (Vis à rouleaux planétaires) High-performance planetary roller screws with no recirculation, achieving rotational speeds up to N.d0 max = 160,000 and linear speeds up to 1.8 m/s, with heavy load capacity and up to 50mm lead. For heavy-duty automation.
• Miniature Ball Screws (Vis à billes miniatures) Compact precision ball screws manufactured by cold-rolling process, available from FLI, TBI Motion, and Ewellix. For small-scale precision applications.
• Linear Guides (Guidages linéaires) Complete linear guide systems including Ewellix profile rail guides (LLTHC series), TBI precision guides, and NSK guides, in steel, stainless steel, and anti-corrosion variants. For linear motion applications.
• Ball Screw Nut Housings Precision housings for DIN 69051 standard ball screw nuts (MGDA series) to facilitate assembly in industrial applications.
• End Supports and Bearings for Ball Screws Fixed and free end supports (BK, FK, AK, EK, WBK, BF, AF, EF, FF) and high-precision Ewellix supports (FLBU, PLBU, BUF) with SKF bearings. For ball screw mounting.
• Track Rollers (Galets de guidage) Cam followers and track rollers including LFR, SLFR, LR, NATR, NUTR, RV series in steel and stainless steel with various seal options. For cam and track guidance.
• Rod Ends and Spherical Plain Bearings Rod ends and spherical plain bearings in standard, stainless steel, maintenance-free, and high-pressure versions per DIN 648. For articulated mechanical connections.
• Slide Way Systems NV, SV, SVW and SVT type slide way systems with precision ground rails and STUDROLLER technology for high rigidity and load capacity. For heavy-duty linear guidance.
• Ring Guides and Track Systems (SAIBO) SAIBO circular rail systems including straight rails (up to 5.5m without connection), ring rails, and customized solutions with German bearing steel construction, waterproofing, and lubrication options.
• Ball Splines High-precision ball splines for combined rotary and linear motion, available in 16 shaft diameters (4mm to 100mm) with 7 nut types. For robotics and transport equipment.
• GD and IL Track Roller Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Stock of 30,000+ meters of precision shafts and 50,000+ ball bushings enables rapid delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EwellixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLI serves as a distributor for Ewellix products including linear actuators, lifting columns, high-performance actuators, linear guideways, profile rail guides, ballscrews, planetary roller screws, and 7th axis solutions for cobots (LIFTKIT, SLIDEKIT). Ewellix is a leading manufacturer of electromechanical solutions.
• NSKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLI distributes NSK ballscrews and linear guideways. NSK is described as the world's leading ballscrew manufacturer in terms of volume and quality controls, offering solutions from miniature to very large dimensions for machine tools, plastic injection, and general applications.
• TBI MotioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLI distributes TBI Motion products including precision linear guideways, rolled ballscrews, miniature ballscrews, and trapezoidal screws.
• Nippon Bearing (NB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLI distributes Nippon Bearing linear bearings and linear motion components.
• TecnolinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLI distributes Tecnoline linear motion modules including GD-M (belt drive), TLC (rack/pinion), TLM, TLX, TLY, TLE, TLZ series. Tecnoline products are manufactured in Montemurlo, Italy, featuring self-supporting aluminum profiles with ball-bearing guides.
• SAIBOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAIBO is described as a world-recognized leader in curve rail design and manufacturing. FLI offers SAIBO ring guides, track systems, and segments including straight rails (up to 5.5m without connection), ring rails, and personalized solutions with German bearing steel construction.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• THK: Japanese inventor of the linear guide and global leader in linear motion technology — competes across FLI's entire range with much larger scale, proprietary technology, and direct OEM sales.
• NSK: Japanese bearings and ballscrews leader and one of FLI's principal distribution partners — competes directly with FLI's own-branded ballscrew and linear guide offerings while simultaneously supplying through FLI's channel.
• SKF: Swedish bearings and linear motion giant that acquired Ewellix; competes in bearings, ballscrews, and actuators while FLI remains an Ewellix distribution partner — creating both partnership and competitive overlap.
• Hiwin: Taiwanese linear motion and ballscrew manufacturer with strong European presence; directly competes with FLI on ballscrews, linear guides, and actuators, including via direct and distribution channels in France.
• Bosch Rexroth: German industrial conglomerate with a leading Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies division offering ball rails, ballscrews, roller screws, and linear systems — competes broadly with FLI's full product portfolio across all served verticals.
• Schaeffler: German motion technology company with INA/FAG linear products (linear ball bearings, recirculating roller guides, ballscrews) — broad incumbent with global manufacturing footprint overlapping FLI's portfolio.

Direct peers

• HepcoMotion: UK-based specialist in linear guides, slides, and linear motion systems with a comparable product mix (profile rails, slides, bearings) and similar mid-sized B2B industrial distributor profile — a directly comparable European linear motion specialist.
• Rollon: Italian linear motion specialist (telescopic rails, linear actuators, curve rails) competing head-to-head in European industrial OEMs with a similar mix of catalog products and engineered solutions.

Emerging players

• Ewellix: Swedish specialist in electromechanical linear actuators, lifting columns, and 7th-axis cobot solutions (LIFTKIT/SLIDEKIT) — also FLI's principal partner, making the relationship both cooperative and competitive in the actuator/lifting column segment.
• TBI Motion: Taiwanese manufacturer of precision linear guideways, rolled/miniature ballscrews, and trapezoidal screws — overlaps FLI's own branded product lines while also being distributed by FLI in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fli-france-lineaire-industrie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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