What Altema does

ALTEMA S.A.S. is a French manufacturer of custom conveyor drums and industrial pulleys, founded in 1995 in Mouilleron-Saint-Germain, France, and operating as a subsidiary of the FIDEIP industrial group. The company engineers and produces a full range of drum products — classic conveyor drums (88-600mm diameter), large heavy-duty drum pulleys (up to 1,400mm diameter and 6m length), specialty pulleys (wing, self-cleaning, idler), elevator drum pulleys, and complementary bearing assemblies — manufactured to client specification. Core technologies include multi-axis CNC turning and machining (shaft lengths 150mm to 5,000mm, diameters up to 1,300mm), hot vulcanization and cold-bonded lagging in rubber, ceramic, diamond, polyurethane and nitrile compounds, and proprietary RDM engineering software paired with SolidWorks 3D CAD for dimensioning and torsional/flexural safety analysis. Quality control is supported by in-house static and dynamic balancing test benches.

The business model is engineered-to-order B2B industrial sales: pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed) with revenue derived primarily from custom hardware sales (drive, tail, snub, take-up, and specialty pulleys) plus professional services (RDM dimensioning, balancing, and the Express 24H emergency manufacturing and shipping service for 114-508mm drums). Go-to-market is direct field sales to large industrial operators in mining, quarrying, waste management/recycling, food processing, agriculture, ports and airports, automotive, fertilizers/chemicals, and steel/metallurgy, supplemented by OEM supply to conveyor manufacturers and regional distribution through maintenance service providers. The company holds the French Fab label for industrial excellence, operates a single 4,000m² production site in France plus a sales office in Düsseldorf (Germany), and produces approximately 10,000 drums annually for more than 500 customers across more than 10 industrial sectors.

Name

Altema

Legal name

ALTEMA

Website

https://altemadrum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALTEMA is a French manufacturer of custom conveyor drums and industrial pulleys — including standard, large-diameter, specialty, and elevator pulleys — engineered to specification for heavy industries such as mining, quarrying, recycling, food processing, ports, and agriculture, with complementary RDM engineering, balancing, and Express 24H emergency replacement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH), Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Conveyor drum manufacturing
• Industrial belt pulleys
• Material handling equipment
• Rubber lagging services
• Heavy duty conveyor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

La Châtaigneraie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Conveyor Drum Sales: Manufacturing and sale of custom conveyor drums including drive pulleys, tail pulleys, snub pulleys, take-up pulleys, and specialty drums in steel or stainless steel with or without coatings.
2. Bucket Elevator Pulley Sales: Production and sale of elevator pulleys for bucket elevators and handling systems in port, food processing, and agricultural sectors.
3. Technical Services: Technical support services including RDM dimensioning, balancing (static and dynamic), and product definition consulting.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Express 24H maintenance service for urgent drum replacement and repair, minimizing production downtime for clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Altema designs and manufactures custom conveyor drums and pulleys for belt conveyor systems used in bulk material handling across heavy industries including mining, quarrying, recycling, ports, food processing, automotive, agriculture, and chemicals. Its product range spans classic conveyor drums (88-600mm diameter), large heavy-duty drums (up to 1,400mm diameter and 6m length), specialty drums (wing, self-cleaning, idler pulleys), elevator pulleys, plummer block bearings, and rubber/ceramic lagging solutions applied via hot vulcanization or cold bonding. Supporting services include RDM engineering dimensioning, static/dynamic balancing, and an Express 24H rapid-manufacturing service for emergency drum replacement.

Product overview

ALTEMA is a manufacturer of custom conveyor drums and industrial pulleys, offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and specialized products. The core offerings include Classic Conveyor Drums (88-600mm), Large & Heavy Duty Drum Pulleys (up to 1,400mm), Special Drum Pulleys (wing, self-cleaning, custom), Elevator Drum Pulleys, and Bearings. These are complemented by lagging/coating services and supporting services including RDM dimensioning, static/dynamic balancing, and the ALTEMA Express 24H emergency manufacturing service. All products are custom-manufactured to client specifications, with connection options including VECOBLOC hubs, shrink discs, and flanged bearings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Conveyor Drums Standard conveyor drum pulleys for belt conveyor systems, available in diameters from 88mm to 600mm, manufactured in steel or stainless steel for general industrial bulk material handling applications.
• Large & Heavy Duty Drum Pulleys Oversized conveyor drums manufactured up to 1,400mm in diameter and 6 meters in length for heavy-duty mining, quarrying, and bulk material transport applications.
• Special Drum Pulleys Custom-specialized conveyor drums including wing pulleys, self-cleaning pulleys, idler pulleys, drum batteur, squirrel cage drums, and bespoke pulleys designed for specific demanding industrial applications.
• Elevator Drum Pulleys Pulley solutions for bucket elevators and belt elevators, available in bi-curved or cylindrical configurations, smooth or rubberized, with various connection types for vertical material handling systems.
• Bearings for Conveyor Drums SNG plummer block bearings and UCFC flanged bearings for conveyor drums, available with H300 series adapter sleeves and various sealing options including VECOBLOC hubs and shrink discs.
• Lagging and Coating for Conveyor Drums Rubber and ceramic lagging solutions including diamond, smooth, ceramic, slide lagging, pulley bars, and griplag options applied via hot vulcanization or cold bonding to improve drum traction and wear resistance.
• ALTEMA Express 24H Service Express manufacturing and shipping service for replacement conveyor drums (Ø114 to 508mm) with next-day shipment to minimize customer production downtime from urgent maintenance needs.
• Static and Dynamic Balancing Service Precision balancing services for high-speed conveyor drums including static balancing for medium-speed drums and dynamic balancing with dedicated test benches for higher rotation speed applications.
• Technical Support and RDM Dimensioning Engineering bureau services for conveyor drum sizing and design using proprietary RDM and SolidWorks 3D CAD calculation software, including torsional and flexural safety coefficient analysis for client applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency drum replacement and shipping within 24 hours for drums 114-508mm diameter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FIDEIP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALTEMA is a subsidiary of the FIDEIP industrial group based in Vendée, France. FIDEIP comprises 400+ employees across 14 companies specializing in process & special machines, industrial robotics, conveyor solutions, precision mechanics, and capital equipment. The group fosters employee development through team diversity, engagement, and talent growth programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental): Division of Continental AG producing conveyor belts, industrial hoses, and material handling components. Comparable as a large incumbent offering conveyor pulleys, drums, and lagging as part of a broader industrial rubber products portfolio serving mining and bulk material handling.
• TAKRAF (Tenova): Specialized provider of bulk material handling solutions including conveyors, stackers, and reclaimers for mining and heavy industries. Comparable as a system integrator serving the same mining and quarry customers, often specifying drum components in major conveyor installations.
• BEUMER Group: International manufacturer of intralogistics systems including belt conveyors, bucket elevators, and bulk material handling equipment. Comparable as a large conveyor system OEM that both competes with and sources components from conveyor drum specialists.
• Metso: Global leader in mining and bulk material handling equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same mining, quarrying, and aggregates end markets, with conveyor systems and replacement components that compete with ALTEMA's drum offerings through OEM channels.
• Terex Corporation: Manufacturer of lifting and material processing equipment including conveyor systems for construction and infrastructure. Comparable as a broad industrial equipment incumbent serving overlapping quarry and construction material end markets.
• Doppelmayr: Austrian manufacturer of ropeways, cable cars, and intralogistics systems including conveyor technology. Comparable as a European industrial equipment manufacturer serving bulk material handling applications in similar geographies.
• Sandvik: Global engineering company with mining and rock processing equipment divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in mining equipment serving overlapping customers, with conveyor systems and wear-resistant components that compete in similar applications.

Direct peers

• Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of conveyor belts, pulleys, and related components for mining and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a specialized conveyor component manufacturer serving the same end markets (mining, quarrying, ports) with overlapping product categories including drum pulleys and lagging.
• Rulmeca: Italian-based manufacturer of conveyor rollers, idlers, and pulleys for material handling systems. Directly comparable as a European specialized conveyor component manufacturer serving overlapping end markets with custom drum and pulley products.
• Martin Sprocket & Gear: US-based manufacturer of power transmission and material handling components including conveyor pulleys, idlers, and lagging. Directly comparable as a specialized manufacturer of conveyor drum components serving similar industrial applications with custom manufacturing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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