What GROUPE LATTY does

GROUPE LATTY is a French industrial sealing solutions manufacturer founded in 1920 and headquartered in Orsay, with primary production consolidated on a 10,000+ m2 site in Brou, Eure-et-Loir. The company designs and manufactures gland packing (braided sealings), mechanical seals, static joints, rotary joints, and auxiliary systems for rotating machines, industrial valves, and bolted assemblies. Product differentiation rests on proprietary processes such as the FILCOAT triple impregnation treatment and the PECODY packing sealing system for agitation tanks, along with sector-specific formulations under the LATTYflon and LATTYcore lines. Multiple industry certifications (CE 1935/2004, FDA, EHEDG, ATEX, ISO 9001, ASME, PMUC, RCCM, BAM) qualify products for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, nuclear, and oxygen-service applications.

The company monetizes through one-time sales of standard and custom-manufactured sealing products plus a recurring service revenue layer consisting of mechanical seal repair and refurbishment (via service subsidiaries MECASEAL and MECANETANCHE), technical training programs, on-site joint cutting, and diagnostic expert engagements. Pricing is quote-based, ex-works, in EUR or foreign currency, with no public price list. The go-to-market combines approximately 100 French distributors animated by technical-commercial engineering teams with 17+ wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia, and North America, supplemented by an international distributor network covering 40+ countries. Distribution is reinforced by trade-show presence (CFIA, SEPEM, World Nuclear Exhibition, Business Hydro, French Mining Day, etc.) and multilingual digital channels. End markets include agri-food, chemical and petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining and quarrying, energy production (including nuclear and a dedicated hydrogen vertical), sugar, oil and gas, pulp and paper, water treatment, and marine. The company remains family-owned with no external institutional investors and no disclosed funding events.

Name

GROUPE LATTY

Legal name

LATTY International S.A.

Website

https://latty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GROUPE LATTY is a 100-plus-year-old French industrial sealing solutions manufacturer producing gland packing, mechanical seals, and static joints from its Brou production site for chemical, food, mining, energy, pharma, and oil-and-gas customers across 40-plus countries via subsidiaries and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Mechanical seals manufacturing
• Gland packing products
• Industrial gasket fabrication
• Rotary joint equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orsay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sealing products (gland packings, mechanical seals, static joints): Sale of standard and custom-manufactured industrial sealing products. Products are priced ex-works (depart-usine) and sold through a combination of direct sales in France and subsidiary networks internationally. Pricing follows a quote-based model as products are often tailored to specific industrial applications.
2. Mechanical seal repair and refurbishment: Through service subsidiaries MECASEAL and MECANETANCHE, the company offers repair and refurbishment of mechanical seals and rotary joints. These services are provided in dedicated workshops with qualified technical staff.
3. Industrial training: The company offers technical training programs on sealing solutions for rotating machines, industrial valves, and bolted assemblies. Training is provided as a complementary service to support product adoption and safe installation.
4. Custom joint cutting and fabrication: Joint cutting services for static sealing applications, performed on-site at subsidiaries or through the network. CNC cutting equipment used for precision fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GROUPE LATTY manufactures and sells industrial sealing solutions including braided gland packings, mechanical seals, rotary joints, agitation housings, valve sealing systems, static gaskets and pressure vessel gaskets from its production site in Brou, France. The company also delivers mechanical seal repair, joint cutting, qualification and industrial training services through subsidiaries including MECASEAL and MECANETANCHE, distributing to industrial customers worldwide via subsidiaries in 17+ countries and approximately 100 French distributors.

Product overview

GROUPE LATTY is a French industrial sealing solutions manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of sealing products for rotating machines (braided packings, mechanical seals, rotary joints, agitation housings), valve sealing (for energy and oil & gas applications), and static sealing (pressure vessel gaskets, flange gaskets). The company also provides PFAS-free sealing solutions, tools and accessories, and specialized services including mechanical seal repair, gasket cutting, training, and on-site technical support. Key products include Tresses d'étanchéité, Garnitures mécaniques, PECODY systems, LATTYflon 5706, and LATTYcore 7189 G, complemented by the LATTYmultirating Design custom gasket service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MECASEAL: Mechanical seal repair service center and OEM mechanical seals supplier for food industry, established 1986, located in Lille, France.
• MECANETANCHE
• PECODY
• LATTYflon
• LATTYcore
• LATTYmultirating Design
• LATTY SEAL SERVICES
• FILCOAT

Products and services

• Tresses d'étanchéité (Sealing Braids) Braided gland packing products for rotating machines (pumps, valves, agitators), manufactured at the Brou production site and sold globally to industrial end-users and OEMs. Includes specialised sub-products such as LATTYflon 5706 (food-grade PTFE/meta-aramid) and LATTYcore 7189 G (graphite core with FILCOAT impregnation).
• Garnitures mécaniques (Mechanical Seals) Mechanical seals for rotating equipment, including single and double cartridge seals for pumps, mixers and reactors, sold to industrial customers and refurbished through MECASEAL and MECANETANCHE service centers.
• Garnitures mécaniques OEM (Mechanical Seals OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer mechanical seals, particularly designed for the food industry, supplied to pump, valve and process equipment manufacturers for integration into their products.
• PECODY Proprietary packing sealing system for agitation housings (mixers and reactors), combining mechanical seal benefits with gland packing simplicity for industrial mixing applications.
• Joints tournants (Rotary Joints) Rotary joints for transferring fluids (water, steam, thermal oil) in rotating equipment applications, supplied to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
• Boîtiers agitation (Agitation Housings) Sealing housings for industrial mixers, reactors and agitation equipment, designed to contain and protect sealing systems in agitation applications.
• Systèmes auxiliaires (Auxiliary Systems) Auxiliary sealing systems for mechanical seals including barrier fluids, monitoring and support systems that complement and protect primary sealing installations.
• Solutions d'étanchéité sans PFAS (PFAS-Free Sealing Solutions) Industrial sealing products designed without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), positioned as environmentally conscious alternatives for industries seeking to reduce water consumption and limit VOC emissions.
• Robinetterie énergie (Energy Valve Sealing) Sealing solutions for valves and fittings used in power generation applications, including nuclear, hydroelectric, thermal and solar energy sectors.
• Robinetterie Pétrole & Gaz (Oil & Gas Valve Sealing) Sealing solutions for petroleum and gas industry valves, including graphite rings engineered for demanding upstream, midstream and downstream applications.
• Étanchéité statique (Static Sealing) Static sealing solutions including gaskets for flanged connections and industrial equipment, using multi-material constructions designed for demanding bolted assembly applications.
• Joints Appareils à pression (Pressure Vessel Gaskets) Gaskets for pressure vessels and industrial boilers, including spiral wound gaskets and RTJ (ring-type joint) gaskets for high-pressure bolted assemblies.
• LATTYmultirating Design Custom multi-material gasket design service for demanding bolted assembly applications, providing tailored static sealing solutions engineered to specific operating conditions.
• Outillages & Accessoires (Tools & Accessories) Professional tools and accessories for sealing installation, maintenance and repair, including cutting tools and installation equipment sold alongside sealing products.
• Mechanical Seal Repair and Refurbishment (MECASEAL / MECANETANCHE) Repair and refurbishment services for mechanical seals and rotary joints of all brands, performed in dedicated workshops (MECASEAL in Erquinghem-Lys, France since 1986; MECANETANCHE in Saint Jean de Soudain, France, with SAQR'ATEX certification) by qualified technical staff, available in more than 40 countries through the LATTY GROUP network.
• Joint Cutting and Fabrication Services Custom joint cutting and fabrication services for static sealing applications, performed on-site at subsidiaries or through the distribution network using CNC cutting equipment for precision fabrication.
• Technical Expertise, Diagnostics and Qualifications Technical studies, consulting, expertise, on-site diagnostics and material qualification services for industrial sealing applications, supporting customer specification, installation and troubleshooting.
• Industrial Training Programs Technical training programs covering sealing solutions for rotating machines (pumps, mixers), industrial valves and bolted assemblies, delivered to customer teams to support safe installation, operation and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• FILCOAT-treated joints increase MTBF by 2 to 5 times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LATTY 2RS GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman subsidiary of GROUPE LATTY serving the German market with the full range of LATTY sealing products and services.
• LATTY ArgentinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 800 m2 of facilities including joint manufacturing, seal repair, pump repair, and warehouse. ISO 9001/2015 certified. Active in mining, energy, food, chemical, and nuclear sectors.
• LATTY BelgiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian subsidiary established in 1992, serving the Belgian market with a team of French- and Dutch-speaking professionals offering the full range of LATTY products and services.
• LATTY CHILE SpacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect operation of LATTY International in Chile, established in 2016. Covers the entire Chilean national territory with trained technicians and sales staff, serving pulp and paper, shipyards, food, energy, and mining sectors.
• LATTY CWA (Central & West Africa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary covering Central and West Africa, created as a representative office in 2016 and became a full subsidiary in 2020. Markets include refineries, power production, and mining. Distributors include SOUDOTEC (Côte d'Ivoire), BERNABE CI (Côte d'Ivoire), SERVACO PPS (Ghana), TSM (Togo), DIESEL GABON (Gabon), SOGEDIS (Cameroon), ENIG (Guinea).
• LATTY do BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian subsidiary founded in 2019, based in Indaiatuba-SP. Serves the entire Brazilian national territory with products and services for pulp and paper, mining, steel, food and beverage, chemical, water treatment, and OEM equipment manufacturers.
• LATTY IBERICA EstanqueidadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish subsidiary established in 1991, based in Ripollet, Barcelona. Directed by Pablo Bueno with 6 technical-commercial staff and 4 internal staff. New headquarters with solar-powered electricity. Serves agro-food, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
• LATTY IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian subsidiary founded in 2020, based in Mumbai. Regular supplier to major Indian valve OEMs since the late 2000s. Serves valve OEM, pump OEM, engineering equipment manufacturers, nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical, fertilizer, mining, fine chemicals, pulp and paper industries.
• LATTY International Ltd (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK subsidiary established in 1993, based in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Small but efficient team with next-day delivery on most in-stock items. Covers the entire UK market from paper mills to food and beverage, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals.
• LATTY MAROC TECHNISEALScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoroccan subsidiary, created in 1990 as a distributor and became a subsidiary in 2000 under the direction of Philippe DRAGO. Markets include chemical, phosphate processing, fertilizers, thermal and solar energy, petrochemical, and paper industry.
• LATTY de Mexico EstanqueidadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican subsidiary founded in 2022, based in Tecámac, Estado de México. Focuses on key markets: sugar, agri-food, mining, paper industry, energy production, oil and gas, and water treatment. Led by Carlos MEZA.
• LATTY South AfricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African subsidiary present for many years, team of approximately 25 people. Specializes in mining (gold, platinum, copper, diamonds, uranium, coal, ferrochrome, iron ore, phosphate), food and beverage, energy (thermal and nuclear), and sugar industries. Features mechanical seal repair facility, design and manufacturing, pump repair workshop with test facility.
• LATTY South-East Asia and OceaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation office for Southeast Asia and Oceania, initiated in 2018, based in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Provides technical and commercial support to customers and distributors in the region. Markets include chemical, energy, mining, pulp and paper, food industry, and naval industry.
• LATTY Poland RepresentationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish representation established in 2016, serving the Polish market through distributors. Supported by 100 years of Latty International expertise. Led by Piotr Kostrzewski.
• MECASEALcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench service center established in 1986 in Erquinghem-Lys, dedicated to mechanical seal repair. Present across France and in more than 40 countries through the LATTY GROUP network. Since 2014, also markets a range of OEM mechanical seals for the food industry.
• MECANETANCHEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench service center with over 30 years of experience in Saint Jean de Soudain, specializing in mechanical seal repair of all brands. SAQR'ATEX certified, the only workshop in France with this certification. Team of 6 people serving food, pharmaceutical, chemical, paper, water treatment, energy, and steel industries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a broad-portion industrial incumbent supplying pumps, seals, and related flow-control equipment, frequently competing with LATTY for OEM sealing content and aftermarket service on rotating equipment in O&G, chemical, and power.

Direct peers

• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Garlock, part of EnPro, manufactures gaskets, sealing products and fluid containment for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial process applications — directly comparable to LATTY's static gasket and pressure vessel joint offerings.
• John Crane: John Crane (Smiths Group) is a global specialist in mechanical seals, packing, and sealing systems for pumps and rotating equipment in oil & gas, chemical, power, and mining — the same OEM and process-industry segments where LATTY competes.
• EagleBurgmann: EagleBurgmann (joint venture of Freudenberg and NOK) is a leading manufacturer of mechanical seals, compression packing, and gaskets for pumps and process industries — direct competitive overlap with LATTY's complete sealing portfolio across industrial verticals.
• James Walker & Co: James Walker is a long-established UK sealing specialist with high-temperature compression packing, gaskets, and elastomer products for process industries — closest mid-sized private-peer archetype to LATTY's combination of packings, gaskets, and bespoke service.
• Teadit Group: Teadit manufactures dynamic and static sealing products including compression packing, gaskets, and flexible graphite — directly competing with LATTY's braided packings, graphite ring products, and FILCOAT-treated joint range.
• Lamons Gasket Company: Lamons specializes in gaskets, metallic and spiral-wound products, and sealing solutions for refineries, petrochemical, and power generation — directly comparable to LATTY's oil & gas valve sealing and pressure vessel gasket offering.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg's sealing solutions division is a global leader in rotary seals, O-rings, gaskets, and packings serving OEMs and industrial end-users across chemical, food, pharma, and energy — directly comparable to LATTY's core rotating-machine and static-sealing product range.
• Klinger (Rich. Klinger): Klinger is an Austrian industrial sealing manufacturer of gaskets, packings, and expansion joints serving chemical, petrochemical, energy, and pulp & paper — directly aligned with LATTY's industrial-sealing verticals and European mid-market positioning.
• AESSEAL: AESSEAL is a UK-based specialist mechanical seal and sealing systems manufacturer with strong mid-market and aftermarket presence in chemical, mining, pulp & paper, and water — very close functional peer to LATTY's mechanical seals and gland packings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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