What Perrot does

Perrot S.A. is a French specialty manufacturer of custom-moulded rubber and elastomer components, operating as part of the Jeantet Group (Groupe Jeantet) since its founding in 1883. Headquartered at 6 Rue du Faubourg des Moulins in Saint-Claude, Jura (with a legal registered office in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine), the company runs an integrated elastomer value chain spanning in-house compound formulation, mixing, moulding, rubber-to-metal adhesion, precision cutting, and quality testing. Core products include moulded seals (O-rings, lip seals, hydraulic and pneumatic seals), rubber bellows, membranes, rubber valves, and rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies, with annual capacity across a 56-press park (60T to 1300T) producing parts from under one gram to 100 kilograms and up to three metres in diameter, and an in-house compounding capacity of 1,200 tonnes per year with 100% lot traceability.

The company sells directly to B2B customers across seven primary verticals: industrial manufacturing, railway, energy (including nuclear), defence, transport (automotive, aeronautics, maritime), medical, and sports & leisure. Named anchor clients include SNCF and EDF. Perrot holds an extensive certification portfolio spanning ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ACS/WRAS/KTW potable water, FDA food contact, PMUC nuclear, EN 45545 rail fire/smoke, ATEX explosive atmospheres, and direct agreements with EDF (nuclear) and SNCF (railway). Rapid prototyping is supported by 3D printing and finite element simulation in the design office, and 100% optical dimensional control is applied on high-security production lines.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year B2B contracts for custom-manufactured rubber parts, with pricing determined by material specification, part complexity, and production volume rather than published rate cards. Disclosed annual revenue stands at €10.8M across 91 employees, 1,600 product references per year, 95 new projects per year, and exports to six countries. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a direct sales team, the company's website (perrot.fr), downloadable PDF catalog, active social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, and recurring participation in industry trade shows including FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) and SIFER (international rail fair). Distribution is direct with no resellers or e-commerce channels.

Name

Perrot

Legal name

PERROT – S. A.

Website

https://www.perrot.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perrot is a manufacturing company that specializes in waterproofing, rubber molding, and bonding services for rubber parts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Toll Compounding & Pelletizing Services (IMANABAL), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Custom rubber moulding
• Elastomer sealing parts
• Rubber-to-metal bonding
• Industrial rubber manufacturing
• Precision rubber cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-claude

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Parts Manufacturing: Perrot generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom moulded rubber and elastomer parts, seals, and components. Production ranges from low-volume prototypes to large series exceeding 1 million units. Revenue is driven by technical complexity, material specifications, and production volume. Annual revenue stated at 10.8M euros.
2. Custom Compound / Toll Compounding: Jeantet group produces and sells custom rubber compounds (up to 1,200 tonnes/year) on a toll-compounding (à façon) basis per customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perrot is a B2B manufacturer of custom moulded rubber and elastomer parts. The company performs in-house elastomer compounding, injection and compression moulding, rubber-to-metal adhesion (adhérisation), and precision cutting to produce seals, bellows, membranes, valves, and rubber-to-metal assemblies. Production ranges from rapid prototypes to large series exceeding one million units, serving industrial customers in rail, energy, defence, automotive, medical, and sports sectors.

Product overview

Perrot is a specialist in rubber sealing, moulding, and rubber-to-metal bonding, operating as part of the Jeantet Group which has been in business since 1883. The company operates a parc of 56 injection and compression presses (140T to 1300T), producing 1,600 different references annually. Their core product offerings include: (1) Moulage - injection and compression moulding of rubber parts from grams to 100kg and up to 3 meters; (2) Joints - a comprehensive range of sealing solutions including O-rings, lip seals, hydraulic/pneumatic seals, U-seals, and custom moulded seals; (3) Soufflets (Rubber Bellows) - their historic specialty; (4) Membranes - precision thin-walled moulded parts; (5) Clapets (Valves) - rubber valves for safety applications; (6) Adhérisation - rubber-to-metal and rubber-to-thermoplastic bonding; (7) Mélange - internal rubber compounding with 1,200 tons annual capacity; (8) Découpe - precision cutting services. These products serve railways, medical, automotive, aeronautical, energy, defense, and industrial sectors across 6 export countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moulage (Rubber Moulding)

Quantifiable outcome

• 56 presses on production park enabling large-series production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IxemercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIxemer is a subsidiary of the Jeantet Group (alongside Perrot and Jeantet Élastomères). Ixemer distributes processing equipment and represents the group at industry events (e.g., FIP 2026). Perrot's CUBE 600T ENGEL DUO injection press was featured through Ixemer at FIP Lyon 2026. Ixemer functions as a sales and distribution arm for the group's manufacturing capabilities.
• Jeantet ÉlastomèrescoreOthersJeantet Élastomères is the parent group entity that encompasses Perrot, Ixemer, and other subsidiaries. Perrot operates under the Jeantet Group umbrella, sharing resources, brand identity, production capabilities (mixing, moulding, cutting), and certifications across the group. The group celebrated 120 years of Jeantet Élastomères in 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hutchinson SA: French headquartered elastomer and rubber parts manufacturer (TotalEnergies subsidiary) serving automotive, aerospace, rail, defence, and energy with sealing, anti-vibration, and rubber-to-metal bonded products. Directly comparable to Perrot in product range, end markets, and French/European customer footprint, though at significantly larger scale.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer solutions company with a large sealing and moulded rubber business serving aerospace, automotive, industrial, and infrastructure customers globally. Highly comparable product portfolio (seals, gaskets, custom moulded parts) and multi-sector regulatory certifications, but at vastly greater scale.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: German-based global leader in sealing technology, producing O-rings, radial shaft seals, custom elastomer mouldings, and rubber-to-metal bonded parts for automotive, aerospace, food, and process industries. Closely comparable product technology and target industries to Perrot.
• Greene Tweed & Co. US-based manufacturer of high-performance seals, elastomers, and polymer composites serving aerospace, defence, energy (including nuclear), and industrial markets. Highly comparable as a specialised custom moulding and sealing company with similar regulatory certifications and customer profiles.
• Saint-Gobain Seals (formerly GPAO): French-headquartered engineered seals and polymer solutions business within Saint-Gobain, producing custom elastomer seals, OmniSeal products, and rubber mouldings for aerospace, defence, energy, and medical markets. Same French industrial DNA as Perrot, with comparable aerospace/defence/nuclear certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin Corporation: US-headquartered global motion and control technologies giant with a substantial industrial sealing division (O-rings, gaskets, custom elastomer seals) serving aerospace, defence, energy, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Perrot in seals and rubber moulding but operates as a broad industrial conglomerate.
• Continental AG (ContiTech): German automotive and industrial conglomerate whose ContiTech division produces industrial rubber products, hoses, belts, seals, vibration control, and moulded elastomer parts. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same product space as Perrot across automotive, rail, and industrial sectors.

Emerging players

• Daemar Inc. Canadian manufacturer and distributor of seals, O-rings, gaskets, and custom rubber moulded parts for industrial and regulated markets. Smaller, niche operator comparable in scale to Perrot with similar custom-moulding focus, though North American rather than European footprint.
• Apple Rubber Products Inc. US-based family-owned manufacturer of standard and custom O-rings, seals, and rubber moulded components serving medical, aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Comparable as a privately held, custom-focused rubber sealing specialist of similar scale to Perrot.

Regional players

• Derilinx Group: Italy-headquartered custom moulding rubber and silicone manufacturer serving European industrial, automotive, medical, and food-contact customers. Comparable as a Southern European mid-sized custom elastomer moulding specialist competing for similar B2B industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JeantetElastomeres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeantet-elastomeres/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeantet_elastomeres

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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