What MECANOREM does

MECANOREM is a French manufacturer of road and nautical trailers, operating as a brand under LIDER S.A.S. since 2024 and as part of the TRIGANO group's trailer division since 2006. Founded in 1973 as Ets LAHAYE in Valognes and renamed in 1977, the company runs an 8,000 m² production facility in Bonchamp Les Laval (Mayenne, France), with regional deposits near Lyon (since 1989) and Marseille (since 1992). Its offering spans boat trailers (motorboat, sailing, dinghy, catamaran, canoe/kayak, inflatable, plus the NAVICA sub-brand for roller/skid trailers), utility trailers (wood-frame baggage, multi-service flatbeds with hydraulic tipping, parks-and-gardens flatbeds), port handling equipment, and custom-built special trailers including Tiny House chassis. Core technology centers on hot-dip galvanizing, mecano-welded steel construction, articulated multi-roller paths, and proprietary systems such as the B100 lowering mechanism (2002).

The company's commercial model is dealer-led: products are sold exclusively through an authorized reseller network in France, Spain, and Belgium, while the corporate website functions as a showcase for dealers rather than an e-commerce channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set by distributors. The customer base is fragmented across individual boat owners, utility/professional users, marine dealers, and ports/boat-storage operators. The NAVICA and R.G.F. brands, both acquired in 2000, remain active sub-brands. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, no external funding rounds have been raised, and growth signals in the input data are limited to product extensions within the existing French specialty-trailer niche rather than market-expansion initiatives.

Name

MECANOREM

Legal name

LIDER S.A.S.

Website

https://mecanorem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MECANOREM is a French manufacturer of road, nautical, and utility trailers, selling through authorized dealers in France, Spain, and Belgium. It serves individual boat owners, professional users, and port operators under the MECANOREM and NAVICA brands, and is part of the TRIGANO group's trailer division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Boat trailers
• Utility trailers
• Nautical trailers
• Hot-dip galvanized trailers
• Trailer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Valognes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Sale of road and nautical trailers through dealer network in France, Spain, and Belgium
2. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for all Mecanorem trailer ranges

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MECANOREM manufactures and sells road (utility) and nautical trailers through an authorized dealer network in France, Spain, and Belgium. Its product range covers motorboat trailers, sailing boat trailers, dinghy/catamaran/canoe/kayak trailers, hydraulic tippers, multi-service flatbeds, park-and-garden trailers, boat storage and handling equipment, and custom-built special trailers, all featuring hot-dip galvanized steel chassis. The company also sells replacement spare parts for its entire trailer range.

Product overview

MECANOREM is a French manufacturer of road and nautical trailers, operating as a brand under parent company LIDER S.A.S. since 2024. The company offers two main product lines: (1) Nautical trailers for boats including motorboat trailers (MTX, VXE/VX, TRG/TRM series), sailing yacht trailers, dinghy trailers, catamaran trailers, canoe/kayak trailers, inflatable boat trailers, adaptive trailers, and boat storage equipment (bers, supports, rolling stands); and (2) Utility trailers including wood-frame baggage trailers (BM series), multi-service flatbeds (RPMS, PRD, RPJ series), hydraulic tipper trailers (PHB series), and custom-built special trailers. Additionally, the company markets the NAVICA sub-brand for roller and skid trailers specifically designed for nautical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gamme BM Bagagères (Baggage Trailers) Wood-frame baggage trailers with tilting box functionality, welded and galvanized chassis, peripheral handrails, non-slip floor, removable side panels, and jockey wheel, designed for individual and professional users transporting equipment and materials.
• Motorboat Trailers (MTX, TRG/TRM, VXE/VX Series) Braked and non-braked trailers for transporting and launching motorboats ranging from 325 kg up to 2,835 kg, featuring triangulated chassis with articulated roller path, multi-rollers or diabolo supports, tilting rear crossmember, and waterproof LED lights.
• Dinghy Trailers (Remorques pour Dérivers) Trailers designed for transporting dinghies, featuring rear cradles made of rubber-coated blades that conform to hull shapes, intended for individual sailing and small-boat owners.
• Sailing Yacht Trailers (670–2,835 kg) Trailers for sailing yachts weighing 670 to 2,835 kg, equipped with 4 telescopic props, bow chock, and keel support gutter, built for yacht owners needing safe road transport.
• Catamaran Trailers Trailers for catamarans with telescopic crossmembers, mast holder, and attack diabolos on the rear crossmember, designed for multihull boat owners.
• Canoe and Kayak Trailers Trailers designed for transporting canoes and kayaks (4 to 10 places), featuring triangulated chassis with rubber profiles and lashing rings, for clubs and individual paddlers.
• Inflatable Boat Trailers (up to 530 kg) Trailers specifically designed for transporting and launching inflatable boats up to 530 kg, featuring central roller path and adjustable cones on balanced arms.
• Adaptive Boat Trailers (up to 300 kg) Adaptive trailers suitable for all boat types up to 300 kg gross weight, with dimensions 3.70m x 1.60m and 400x8 wheels, intended as universal fitment solutions.
• NAVICA Roller and Skid Boat Trailers Braked and non-braked roller and skid trailers marketed under the NAVICA sub-brand, featuring articulated drawbar, central roller path, sealed hubs, tilting rear crossmember, and strap winch for boat transport and launching.
• Multi-Service Flatbed Trailers (RPMS and PRD Series) Multi-service flatbed trailers with V-shaped drawbars, 50mm ball hitch, homologated recessed lighting, anti-slip plywood floor, jockey wheel, hydraulic tipping capability, and options including spare wheel support, side panels, loading ramps, and haling winch.
• Park and Garden Flatbed Trailers (RPJ Series) Park and garden flatbed trailers with loading tailgate, welded lashing rings, mudguards with reinforcements, and hydraulic or mechanical tipping mechanisms, intended for landscaping and grounds-maintenance professionals.
• Hydraulic Tipper Trailers (PHB Series) Hydraulic tipper trailers with three-sided tipping capability (right/left) and manual hydraulic pump, used for material handling and tipping loads.
• Boat Storage Equipment (Bers, Stockbers, Supports) Storage stands and supports made from hot-dip galvanized welded tubes with telescopic props and adjustable pads, available in rolling and fixed variants, for boat display, maintenance, and winter storage at ports, dealers, and storage facilities.
• Boat Handling and Launching Carts Mecano-welded and hot-dip galvanized handling carts for water launching, including V-hull carts, small-keel boats carts, and sling boats carts, used at marinas, ports, and boat dealers.
• Custom and Special Trailers Custom-built trailers including tipper beds, tank carriers, bike carriers, drum carriers, cell carriers, car carriers, nacelle carriers, barrier carriers, generator carriers, bare chassis, and Tiny House chassis, tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Port Equipment Solutions Amphibious boat trailers, multi-doors, and bespoke solutions for handling and storage of boats at port facilities, including storage stands up to 40 tons.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts available for all Mecanorem trailer ranges, distributed through authorized dealers across France, Spain, and Belgium.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIDER S.A.S.coreOthers · 1 January 2024In 2024, LIDER became the tenant-manager (locataire gérant) of Mecanorem, taking over operational management of the company
• NAVICAcoreOthers · 1 January 2000Acquisition of NAVICA brand in 2000, expanding product portfolio
• R.G.F.minorOthers · 1 January 2000Acquisition of R.G.F. brand in 2000

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cheval Liberté: French trailer manufacturer with utility, horsebox and boat trailer lines serving the same French dealer channel as Mecanorem, making it the closest same-geography direct peer.
• Humbaur GmbH: German manufacturer producing utility trailers, boat trailers, car transporters and specialized vehicles, with a product portfolio that directly overlaps Mecanorem's nautical and utility ranges.
• Brenderup: Danish trailer manufacturer specializing in boat trailers, utility trailers and accessories with strong European dealer distribution, directly comparable to Mecanorem in marine/utility trailer product focus.
• Indespension: UK manufacturer of leisure, commercial and utility trailers; comparable mid-sized European specialty trailer maker with adjacent dealer distribution model to Mecanorem.
• Anssems Group: Major European trailer manufacturer producing utility, cargo and transport trailers across Benelux/Germany, overlapping Mecanorem's PRD, RPMS and PHB utility flatbed/tipper ranges.
• Ifor Williams Trailers: Welsh manufacturer of utility, plant and livestock trailers across Europe, comparable to Mecanorem in mid-sized specialty trailer manufacturing with established multi-country dealer footprint.
• Harbeck Trailers: UK-based boat trailer specialist producing braked, unbraked and roller/skid trailers for sailing yachts and motorboats — closely comparable to Mecanorem's MTX, VXE and NAVICA product lines.

Broad incumbents

• TRIGANO S.A. Parent conglomerate of Mecanorem and a top European recreational/leisure equipment group including RVs, caravans and trailers; relevant as the broad incumbent that owns and shapes Mecanorem's strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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