France Infra Rouge

What France Infra Rouge does

France Infra Rouge is a French B2B distributor and specialized services provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique. The company supplies thermographic, acoustic imaging, infiltrometry, and vibration analysis equipment, with a portfolio built around multi-brand distribution partnerships: FLIR (thermal and acoustic cameras, described as FIR's oldest French partner), HIKVISION and HIKMICRO (thermal cameras, with HIKVISION publicly identifying FIR as one of its most important thermal partners in France), RETROTEC (infiltrometry equipment for European and African markets), SPM INSTRUMENT (vibration monitoring), and complementary brands including TESTO, EXTECH, PYROsmart, and Davantis. The portfolio spans portable, fixed, and smartphone-compatible thermal cameras; industrial acoustic cameras for compressed air leak and partial discharge detection; optical gas imaging cameras; blower-door and gauge systems for building envelope airtightness; and vibration sensors, analyzers, and software (Condmaster Ruby, FLIR Thermal Studio, INFILTREA).

The company serves four primary customer segments: industrial operators (refineries, military installations, large retail, aerospace, renewable energy, cosmetics, healthcare); system integrators and installers specializing in fire safety and intrusion detection; public and private organizations (universities, ministries, museums, hospitals, municipalities, research labs); and service providers (engineering firms, control bureaus, measurement service providers). Named reference customers include Apave (national thermal camera verification contract, ~100 cameras per year), Musée d'arts de Nantes (infiltrometry), ENEXCO (high-rise infiltrometry), and EURO-ENGINEERING (R&D and gas detection for aerospace/automotive).

France Infra Rouge's business model combines hardware distribution (one-time unit sales across price tiers from €399 entry-level to €20,000+ enterprise), equipment rental (from €150/week), and high-margin professional services. Services include QUALIOPI-certified training in thermography (Level 1 and 2) and infiltrometry, COFRAC-accredited calibration and metrology (notably for RETROTEC gauges), and an in-house engineering bureau providing fire safety and intrusion detection studies. Go-to-market is hybrid: dedicated specialist field sales for enterprise accounts, an e-commerce boutique for SMB and individual buyers, and channel partnerships for vendor-managed distribution. Free shipping is offered on orders over €360 with 24/48h delivery on stock items. Pricing is publicly listed for standard equipment and quote-based for services.

Name

France Infra Rouge

Legal name

FRANCE INFRA ROUGE

Website

https://franceinfrarouge.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

France Infra Rouge is a French specialized distributor and services provider, founded 2004, supplying thermographic, acoustic imaging, infiltrometry, and vibration analysis equipment — alongside training, calibration, and engineering services — to industrial, public, and engineering clients primarily across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Imaging & Industrial Measurement Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Thermal imaging equipment
• Infiltrometry equipment
• Acoustic imaging cameras
• Industrial measurement instruments
• Vibration analysis systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontchâteau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Camera Sales: Sale of thermal cameras including portable, fixed, smartphone-compatible, and specialized models from FLIR, HIKVISION, and HIKMICRO brands. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with various price points based on camera specifications.
2. Acoustic Camera Sales: Sale of acoustic imaging cameras (FLIR Si series) for industrial maintenance, leak detection, and electrical inspection applications.
3. Infiltrometry Equipment: Sale of RETROTEC blower doors, gauges (DM32, DM32X), software, and accessories for building envelope airtightness testing and energy certification.
4. Vibration Analysis Equipment: Sale of vibration sensors, analyzers, and monitoring systems from SPM INSTRUMENT for predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
5. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of thermal cameras, infiltrometry equipment, and accessories for projects requiring temporary equipment without capital expenditure.
6. Professional Services - Training: Certified training programs in thermography (Level 1 and 2), infiltrometry, and acoustic imaging. Qualiopi certified training organization.
7. Metrology and Calibration Services: After-sales service including calibration of thermal cameras and infiltrometry equipment, with COFRAC-accredited calibration services for RETROTEC gauges.
8. Engineering Studies: Fire safety engineering studies (Bureau d'Études Incendie) and intrusion detection engineering studies (Bureau d'Études Intrusion) for project design and compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

France Infra Rouge is a specialized French distributor and service provider of thermographic, acoustic, infiltrometry, and vibration analysis equipment. The company distributes thermal cameras (FLIR, HIKVISION, HIKMICRO), RETROTEC infiltrometry systems, SPM vibration analysis tools, and complementary measurement instruments, complemented by equipment rental, certified training, calibration/metrology, and fire safety and intrusion engineering studies.

Product overview

France Infra Rouge is a specialized distributor and service provider in thermography, infiltrometry, and industrial monitoring solutions. The portfolio centers on FLIR thermal cameras (portable, fixed, smartphone-compatible models), acoustic cameras for leak detection, RETROTEC infiltrometry equipment, and SPM vibration analysis systems. The company offers complementary services including equipment rental, calibration/metrology, certified training (QUALIOPI), and engineering consulting for fire safety and intrusion detection. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with offerings spanning cameras, software (FLIR Thermal Studio, INFILTREA, Condmaster Ruby), accessories, and calibration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermal Imaging Cameras Distribution and sale of thermal imaging cameras (portable, fixed, and smartphone-compatible) from leading brands for industrial inspection, predictive maintenance, building diagnostics, and security applications.
• Acoustic Imaging Cameras Industrial acoustic imaging cameras (FLIR Si series) for compressed air leak detection and electrical partial discharge (corona) detection in predictive maintenance applications.
• Infiltrometry Equipment RETROTEC blower doors, gauges (DM32, DM32X), accessories, and related equipment for building envelope airtightness testing and energy efficiency certification.
• Vibration Analysis Equipment SPM INSTRUMENT vibration sensors, analyzers, and condition monitoring systems for industrial machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Gas Detection Cameras Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras (e.g., GasFindIR, FLIR GFx320) for detecting and visualizing gas leaks including methane for safety and environmental compliance.
• Infrared Viewports Infrared viewports (hublots) installed in industrial equipment enclosures to enable continuous thermal monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems without opening cabinets.
• Equipment Rental Services Short-term and long-term rental of thermal cameras, acoustic cameras, infiltrometry equipment, and accessories for projects requiring temporary equipment without capital outlay.
• Certified Training Programs Qualiopi-certified training in thermography (Level 1 and 2), infiltrometry, and acoustic imaging for technicians, engineers, and energy auditors.
• Calibration and Metrology Services After-sales calibration and metrology services for thermal cameras and infiltrometry equipment, including COFRAC-accredited calibration for RETROTEC gauges.
• Fire Safety Engineering Studies Engineering consulting and design studies (Bureau d'Études Incendie) for fire prevention and safety system design in industrial and commercial applications.
• FLIR Thermal Studio Software FLIR Thermal Studio Pro software (annual license) for professional thermal image analysis, editing, and detailed inspection report creation.
• INFILTREA Software INFILTREA software (envelope and AERO+ ductwork modules, annual license) for infiltrometry data analysis and airtightness testing reporting.
• Condmaster Ruby Vibration Software Condmaster Ruby vibration analysis software for condition monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance of industrial rotating machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue tripling from 2019 to 2020 with Hikvision partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FLIR (Teledyne FLIR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLIR is described as France Infra Rouge's oldest partner and first distributor in France. Koen Jacobs, Director of Channel Sales Europe for FLIR Solutions, states full trust in FIR's professionalism and market knowledge for developing new conditional maintenance solutions. FIR serves as exclusive/named distributor for FLIR thermal cameras, acoustic cameras, and accessories.
• HIKVISIONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHikvision identifies FIR as one of their most important partners in the thermal sector in France, with revenue tripling from 2019 to 2020. FIR demonstrates strong technical competencies and consistently supports Hikvision's latest technologies. FIR highlights Hikvision's CNPP certification for their thermal security range.
• RETROTECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJack Duffy, Retrotec Marketing Coordinator, states FIR played an essential role in Retrotec's continued success in European and African markets. FIR is described as one of Retrotec's closest partners, strengthening global presence and awareness of blower door and duct testing benefits.
• DavantisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJordi Gibert, International Business Development at Davantis, chose FIR as a serious distributor for thermal video analytics surveillance solutions in France. FIR provides pre-sales consultation, solutions for thermal surveillance cameras, and on-site support.
• SPM INSTRUMENTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIR distributes SPM INSTRUMENT's vibration analysis equipment including sensors, analyzers, and monitoring systems for industrial predictive maintenance applications.
• EXTECHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIR distributes EXTECH brand test and measurement equipment including multimeters, tachometers, oscilloscopes, and HVAC testing instruments.
• TESTOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIR distributes TESTO brand measurement instruments including thermography cameras, humidity meters, and air quality measurement devices.
• PYROsmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIR distributes PYROsmart early fire detection systems, with a case study reference for fire prevention implementation at Schroll company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Bureau Veritas: Global TICx services major with a French heritage and large industrial/building inspection operations. Comparable as a downstream buyer of the same thermal/infiltrometry/measurement equipment FIR distributes, and as a potential large-account template similar to the Apave relationship.

Direct peers

• Chauvin Arnoux: French manufacturer and distributor of industrial measurement instruments (multimeters, thermal cameras, power quality). Closely comparable as a French-headquartered specialist in test/measurement with direct sales, calibration, and training service layers.
• Distrame: French distributor of test and measurement equipment (multimeters, thermal cameras, environmental instruments) for industrial and energy markets. Comparable as a France-based B2B measurement distributor with overlapping product categories (thermal, electrical) and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• FLUKE (Fortive): Global leader in electronic test, measurement, and diagnostic instrumentation (multimeters, thermal imagers, calibration). Comparable as a manufacturer competing for the same industrial maintenance, electrical, and calibration budget that FIR addresses via distribution.
• SKF (Condition Monitoring): Global industrial leader in bearings and rotating-equipment services, with a substantial vibration-analysis and condition-monitoring portfolio. Comparable in the predictive-maintenance/vibration space where FIR offers SPM INSTRUMENT products to the same industrial customer base.
• Teledyne FLIR: FIR's flagship brand partner and a global leader in thermal imaging, OGI gas detection, and acoustic imaging. Comparable as the manufacturer of the majority of FIR's hero products, competing for the same end-customer wallet in industrial, security, and energy markets.
• TESTO: German-headquartered global manufacturer of portable measurement instruments including thermal cameras, flue gas analyzers, and HVAC instruments. Comparable as both a brand FIR distributes and as an overlapping measurement portfolio for industrial, HVAC, and energy-efficiency customers.

Emerging players

• Optris: German specialist manufacturer of infrared cameras and pyrometers for industrial process monitoring and R&D. Comparable as a focused thermal-imaging player whose products overlap with the FLIR/HIKMICRO lines FIR distributes, especially in process and R&D use cases.
• Megger: UK-based manufacturer of electrical test, measurement, and condition monitoring instruments. Comparable in the vibration and electrical diagnostic categories where FIR offers SPM and EXTECH, addressing the same industrial predictive-maintenance buyers.
• HIKMICRO: Thermal imaging brand spun out of the HIKVISION ecosystem, sold into industrial, security, and outdoor markets. Comparable as a thermal-only specialist with overlapping SKUs to FIR's HIKVISION line and a similar price-value positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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