CATALDI

What CATALDI does

CATALDI SAS is a French industrial manufacturer (Société par Actions Simplifiée) founded in 1976 and headquartered in Marmande, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The firm operates three integrated business pillars: custom fabrication, repair and renovation, and wholesale distribution (négoce) of thermal-exchange equipment. Its core products are engine cooling radiators and a broad catalogue of industrial heat exchangers — including cooling batteries, air coolers, air heaters, hot water batteries, finned batteries and tubes, finned blocks, direct expansion batteries, airside heat exchangers, and specialized evaporator/condenser batteries — manufactured using techniques that include 100% aluminum vacuum brazing.

The company is an SME of 11–50 employees and holds AFNOR AFAQ quality certification, indicating formalized production standards. It serves four end-segments: automotive, agriculture, public works, and power generation — meaning its customer base spans OEM equipment manufacturers, after-market equipment operators, and industrial infrastructure buyers. The business model is direct B2B industrial sales with project- or unit-level quote-based pricing; revenue is not publicly disclosed. No public pricing, sales funnel, or AI/ML capabilities are described in the available material.

CATALDI sits within the Groupe Cataldi / Hebco diversified industrial group, which provides shared corporate resources and broader distribution reach across France. Beyond its longstanding fabrication and renovation activities, the move into aluminum vacuum-brazed exchanger production represents the most significant product-side development in the current profile, positioning the firm in a higher-performance and lighter-weight segment of industrial thermal exchange that previously sat outside its core copper/brass manufacturing heritage.

Name

CATALDI

Legal name

CATALDI SAS

Website

https://cataldi-radiateur-refroidissement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATALDI SAS is a French industrial fabricator founded in 1976 that manufactures, repairs, and distributes engine cooling radiators and industrial heat exchangers for the automotive, agricultural, public works, and power generation sectors, operating within the Groupe Cataldi / Hebco conglomerate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heat Exchangers and Engine Cooling Radiators

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAEAC

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAKAE

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMACALAC

Automotive Heat Exchangers Manufacturing (Radiators/Condensers/Evaporators/Heater Cores)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

Keywords

• Industrial heat exchangers
• Engine cooling radiators
• Thermal exchange manufacturing
• Custom metal fabrication
• HVAC thermal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Marmande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom fabrication of thermal exchangers and cooling radiators: Design and manufacture of bespoke cooling radiators and thermal exchangers to customer specifications, including aluminium brazed, copper-brass, and stainless steel configurations.
2. Repair and renovation services: Diagnostic, repair, brazing, and full renovation of all types of thermal exchangers and cooling radiators, restoring original thermal performance and mechanical robustness.
3. Distribution and trading of standard radiators and exchangers: Sale from stock of standard cooling radiators and thermal exchangers for light vehicles (VL), heavy trucks (PL), agricultural equipment, and public works machinery. Enables rapid response for urgent replacements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CATALDI SAS designs, manufactures, repairs, renovates, and distributes engine cooling radiators and industrial thermal exchangers (batteries de refroidissement, aéroréfrigérants, échangeurs thermiques) using aluminium vacuum-brazed plate-and-bar, copper-brass, and stainless steel configurations. The company operates an integrated engineering bureau for custom fabrication and runs three service lines: bespoke manufacturing, mid-life repair/renovation, and stock distribution (négoce) of standard radiators for light vehicles, heavy trucks, agricultural equipment, public works machinery, and power generation installations.

Product overview

CATALDI SAS is an industrial manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal exchange products and services. The core product portfolio consists of cooling batteries, air coolers (aéroréfrigérants), air heaters (aérothermes), hot water batteries, high-performance finned batteries, finned tubes, compact finned blocks, direct expansion batteries, airside heat exchangers, and specialized batteries for evaporators and condensers. The company operates three main service lines: (1) custom manufacturing of cooling radiators and heat exchangers through an integrated design bureau, including 100% aluminum vacuum-brazed plate and bar bundle exchangers; (2) repair and renovation services for all types of heat exchangers and radiators, restoring original performance; and (3) wholesale and distribution of standard cooling radiators and heat exchangers for vehicles and industrial equipment. The portfolio also includes custom-designed solutions for specific industrial requirements, serving sectors including automotive, trucks, agriculture, construction, power generation, and chemical processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine Cooling Radiators (Radiateurs de Refroidissement Moteur) Engine cooling radiators (water radiators, oil coolers, intercoolers/charge-air coolers, and air conditioning condensers) for industrial motors, generator sets, agricultural machinery, trucks, and process equipment. Available in standard and custom configurations for vehicle replacement and new-build applications.
• Industrial Cooling Batteries (Batteries de Refroidissement) Cooling batteries designed for efficient heat dissipation in industrial processes operating at high temperatures. Standard product category in CATALDI's thermal exchange portfolio.
• Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers (Aéroréfrigérants) Air-cooled heat exchangers (dry coolers) for open-air cooling applications and industrial processes where water-based cooling is unsuitable.
• Industrial Air Heaters (Aérothermes) Industrial air heaters designed for rapid and uniform heating of workshops, warehouses, and industrial spaces.
• Finned Heat Exchange Components (Batteries à Ailettes, Tubes Ailettes, Blocs Ailettes) High-performance finned batteries, finned tubes, and compact finned blocks designed to maximize heat exchange surface area in reduced footprints and for fluids carrying particulates.
• Hot Water, Direct Expansion, Steam, and Refrigeration Batteries Versatile thermal batteries covering hot water distribution (Batteries d'Eau Chaude), direct expansion refrigeration (Batteries à Détente Directe), hot/cold/steam configurations, and specialized evaporator and condenser units for commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration.
• Airside Heat Exchangers (Échangeurs Thermiques Aérauliques) Airside heat exchangers for heat recovery and air treatment applications, supporting efficient thermal transfer in HVAC and process air systems.
• Custom Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (Fabrication Sur Mesure) Bespoke design and manufacturing service for thermal batteries and heat exchangers tailored to specific application constraints. The integrated engineering bureau handles collector boxes, mounting interfaces, pressure ports, and connections for replacement or new-build applications.
• 100% Aluminium Vacuum-Brazed Heat Exchangers (Échangeurs Thermiques 100% Aluminium) Custom-manufactured 100% aluminium heat exchangers with vacuum-brazed plate-and-bar bundles providing high thermal efficiency in a lightweight configuration for the most demanding industrial applications.
• Heat Exchanger Repair and Renovation Service (Réparation et Rénovation) Systematic diagnostic, brazing, repair, and full renovation service for all types of thermal exchangers and cooling radiators in aluminium, copper, steel, and other materials. Restores original thermal performance and mechanical robustness, including mid-life revision of CATALDI-manufactured exchangers.
• Wholesale Distribution of Standard Cooling Radiators (Négoce) Wholesale and distribution of standard cooling radiators and heat exchangers from stock for light vehicles (VL), heavy trucks (PL), agricultural equipment, and public works machinery, enabling rapid response for urgent replacement needs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe Cataldi / HebcocoreOthersCATALDI SAS belongs to the Groupe Cataldi / Hebco, a corporate group that provides technical, logistical, and human resources that strengthen CATALDI's capacity to handle complex or urgent projects across the French territory. The group association extends CATALDI's capabilities in thermal exchange solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, with a broad industrial heat exchanger portfolio serving energy, food, marine, and process industries. Comparable product category but vastly broader scope and global footprint than CATALDI.
• Chart Industries: Chart Industries designs and manufactures cryogenic and industrial heat transfer equipment for energy, petrochemical, and industrial gas markets. Broad incumbent in industrial heat exchange with some product overlap in process and power generation heat exchangers served by CATALDI.
• MAHLE: MAHLE is a large automotive supplier with a thermal management product line including engine cooling radiators, oil coolers, and HVAC components. Comparable in automotive cooling radiator manufacturing but operates at significantly greater scale across a much wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• NRF (Nederlandse Radiateuren Fabriek): NRF manufactures and distributes cooling radiators, intercoolers, and air conditioning condensers for automotive, agricultural, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to CATALDI's négoce/distribution and automotive cooling radiator business, particularly across European markets.
• SWEP (Dover Corporation): SWEP, part of Dover, specializes in brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs) for HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial applications. Highly comparable to CATALDI's vacuum-brazed aluminium plate-and-bar technology and a direct competitor in compact brazed exchanger design.
• API Heat Transfer: API Heat Transfer manufactures industrial heat exchangers, including shell-and-tube, plate, and brazed designs, for oil & gas, power generation, and industrial process markets. Comparable custom fabrication and renovation/refurbishment capabilities to CATALDI.
• Kelvion: Kelvion is a Germany-based global manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers, including plate, shell-and-tube, and brazed designs serving power, oil & gas, chemical, marine, and HVAC applications. Directly comparable to CATALDI in custom industrial thermal exchange fabrication, though at far larger scale.
• Barriquand Technologies Thermiques: Barriquand is a French manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers (plate, shell-and-tube, finned tube) serving chemical, petrochemical, food, and process industries. Direct French peer with comparable custom fabrication and industrial heat exchange focus.
• Güntner (part of A-Heat Group): Güntner manufactures heat exchangers and components for refrigeration, air conditioning, and industrial cooling applications, including finned coil units comparable to CATALDI's batteries de refroidissement and aéroréfrigérants product range.
• Modine Manufacturing: Modine manufactures thermal management products including radiators, oil coolers, and heat exchangers for automotive, industrial, and commercial markets. Overlaps directly with CATALDI's engine cooling radiator and industrial thermal exchange portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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