Gorez

What Gorez does

Gorez (legal entity GOREZ FRERES, SA) is a family-owned French public works company founded in 1971 by brothers Henri and André Gorez and currently led by President Jean-Luc Gorez, who assumed the role in 2009. Headquartered in Bétheny (Marne), the company operates 9 sites across northeastern France spanning the Grand Est and Hauts-de-France regions. Gorez provides end-to-end civil engineering and infrastructure services — road construction, renovation and rehabilitation; earthworks; demolition; hydraulic works; sanitation and water networks (VRD and AEP); and qualitative urban development (Aménagement qualitatif). It serves three customer segments: government and public authorities (the primary segment, accessed through public tenders from the State, departmental councils, intermunicipal communities, and municipalities); private enterprises (industrial, logistics, and commercial developers such as E.LECLERC, Groupe Blondel, and SAS Gentillerie); and individual homeowners via its 'Travaux pour les particuliers' residential division.

The company differentiates through vertical integration of its material supply chain. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include ENROB'AISNE and GUIS'ENROBES (asphalt plants at Juvincourt-et-Damary and Guise respectively), S.M.G.T. (concrete plant at Guignicourt), HENRIOT (limestone quarry producing aggregates), EMPREINTE SIGNALISATION (road marking and signage), and PAYSAGES ET ESPACES VERTS (landscaping). Gorez also operates an in-house engineering bureau (Bureau d'études) equipped with satellite laser guidance systems, and in October 2023 launched a mobile crusher (Atelier Concasseur) that enables on-site recycling of asphalt, treated aggregates, concrete, and reclaimed pavement. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and the RSE TP sectoral label at the Performant level — credentials required to qualify for French public procurement.

Gorez operates a sales-led, project-based business model. Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) construction services for public and private clients; (ii) equipment rental with operator (sweepers, compactors, pavers, excavators, etc.); and (iii) material sales via its subsidiaries. Pricing is custom and quote-based with no public price list; the company promises a quote response within 72 hours. Customer acquisition is direct, via public procurement portals for tenders, the corporate website with quote request forms, and active Facebook/LinkedIn presence for project announcements. The company employs 200 people, reports no external PE/VC or institutional capital backing, and operates with a stated focus on family-business values of proximity, dialogue, and humility rather than scale-led group consolidation.

Name

Gorez

Legal name

GOREZ FRERES, SA

Website

https://gorez.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gorez is a family-owned French public works company founded in 1971, providing road construction, earthworks, demolition, hydraulic, and sanitation services through 9 sites in northeastern France. It serves government authorities, private enterprises, and individual homeowners via vertically integrated material production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Works Construction

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Roadbuilding & Paving Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Driveway Hardscaping (Pavers, Gravel, Permeable Systems) (HSAIACAD)

Keywords

• Public works construction
• Road construction services
• Civil engineering works
• Earthworks and demolition
• Asphalt and concrete production

Headquarters

HQ city

Bétheny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works Construction Services: Core revenue from construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of public infrastructure including roads, streets, drainage, water networks, hydraulic structures, demolition, earthworks, and qualitative development projects. Revenue is project-based, sourced from government contracts and private sector engagements.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of heavy construction equipment including sweepers, compactors, rollers, graders, bulldozers, milling machines, excavators, crushers, screeners, pavers, and more, with driver included in all rental services.
3. Material Sales (Subsidiary Operations): Sale of asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials produced by subsidiary companies including ENROB'AISNE, S.M.G.T., HENRIOT, and Guis'enrobes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gorez Travaux Public is a family-owned French public works company that builds, renovates, and rehabilitates roads, urban infrastructure, water networks, and hydraulic structures for government authorities, private enterprises, and individual homeowners across Northeast France. The company delivers end-to-end civil engineering services — engineering studies, earthworks, demolition, road paving, sanitation, and quality urban development — supported by a vertically integrated material supply chain comprising its own quarries, asphalt plants (ENROB'AISNE, GUIS'ENROBES), and a concrete plant (S.M.G.T.). Equipment rental with operators and a road-marking subsidiary (EMPREINTE SIGNALISATION) complete the in-house service portfolio.

Product overview

Gorez Travaux Publics is a family-owned public works company founded in 1971, operating as a regional construction and infrastructure services provider. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of public works services organized around core divisions: road construction (Travaux routiers), civil engineering (Bureau d'études), earthworks (Terrassement), demolition, hydraulic works, and residential services. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration with subsidiaries including three asphalt plants (ENROB'AISNE, GUIS'ENROBES, and its own plant), a concrete production facility (S.M.G.T.), a quarry (HENRIOT), equipment rental services, and a road marking subsidiary (EMPREINTE SIGNALISATION). This integrated structure allows Gorez to control supply chains and respond to large-scale public tenders without external contractors. The company employs 200 staff across 9 sites in northeastern France, serving public authorities, local governments, private companies, and individual homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Construction (Travaux routiers) Construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of communal, departmental, and national roads, including asphalt paving, structure upgrades, and road maintenance for government authorities, private developers, and individual homeowners in Northeast France.
• Engineering Studies Office (Bureau d'études)

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified — demonstrating consistent quality, environmental, and safety management standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BETA IngenieriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBETA Ingenierie serves as the engineering consultancy and project supervisor on multiple Gorez construction projects, including the Gentillerie biomethanizer, Auménancourt street requalification, and various road development projects. The partnership provides engineering oversight, project design validation, and quality assurance for Gorez's construction operations.
• BPLUSB ARCHITECTUREScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPLUSB ARCHITECTURES collaborated with Gorez on the urban rehabilitation project in Guise (rehabilitation of the covered market hall and restructuring of Square des Minimes and Place de la Poterne). The firm provides architectural design services complementing Gorez's construction capabilities.
• ENROB'AISNE (Centrale d'Enrobés)coreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary asphalt plant supplying bituminous mix to Gorez projects. Ensures supply independence and material quality control for road construction and rehabilitation operations. Located at Chemin de la Tuilette, Juvincourt et Damary.
• S.M.G.T. (Centrale à Béton)coreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary concrete plant supplying concrete for construction projects. Located at Guignicourt. Part of the vertically integrated supply chain ensuring material autonomy for Gorez operations.
• HENRIOT (Carrière)coreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary operating a quarry producing aggregates and treated materials (limestone and road construction aggregates). Provides raw material supply for Gorez's construction operations and subsidiaries including SMGT and ENROB'AISNE.
• LBC CoulageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor specializing in concrete curb pouring. Contributed 500 meters of concrete curbs in one day on the Guise road development project.
• INRAP (Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRAP is the French national institute for preventive archaeological research. Gorez collaborated with INRAP on the Saint Quentin Basilica forecourt project, where asphalt work was performed to conclude the first phase of archaeological excavations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Charrier TP: Family-owned French TP regional contractor active in earthworks, road construction, and VRD in western France. Comparable size and family-ownership profile to Gorez but operating in a different regional market.
• Roger Martin: French regional public works group active in earthworks, road works, and VRD across several departments. Comparable mid-size independent family-rooted operator bidding on similar local authority tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Demathieu Bard: French construction group with significant public works, civil engineering, and road construction capabilities. Larger and more diversified than Gorez, but overlaps on earthworks, road, and utility network tenders.
• Bouygues Travaux Publics: Large-scale civil engineering arm of Bouygues, focused on complex infrastructure but bidding on overlapping regional road and earthworks tenders. Provides context for the scale gap Gorez faces in major tenders.

Direct peers

• Colas: World leader in road construction and maintenance, subsidiary of Bouygues. Directly competes with Gorez on French public road tenders; comparable in asphalt paving and earthworks but with vastly larger scale.
• Fayat TP: Public works division of the French Fayat group, active in road construction, earthworks, and asphalt production. Competes with Gorez on regional tenders and operates a similar asphalt-plant-plus-construction model.
• NGE: Major independent French public works group active in earthworks, road construction, and networks. Closest scale comparison to Gorez as a multi-region independent operator bidding on the same municipal and departmental tenders.
• Eurovia: Vinci subsidiary and one of the largest European road construction and urban development groups. Competes with Gorez on regional road and VRD tenders and operates its own quarries and asphalt plants similar to Gorez's integrated model.
• Eiffage Route: Road construction arm of Eiffage group, covering asphalt production, road works, and urban development. Directly comparable activity mix to Gorez, though embedded in a much larger diversified group.

Emerging players

• Sobeca (Vinci Energies): Specialist in electrical networks, public lighting, and VRD adjacent infrastructure. Comparable customer set (local authorities) and partial overlap with Gorez's utility/sanitation networks and earthworks activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/goreztp

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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