What Remorques Loualt does

Remorques Louault (legal entity: SARL REMORQUES LOUAULT) is a French custom manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers headquartered at 3 Rue des Prés, Saint-Fargeau, Yonne (89), operating as the flagship manufacturing subsidiary of the family-owned Groupe Louault, founded in 1930. The company designs and builds a broad range of products on a case-by-case "à la carte" basis, including semi-remorques porte engins (1–6 axles, 19T–92T PTC), semi-remorques surbaissées, semi-remorques forestières with rancher systems, bare chassis, road unrolling trailers, container/multibin trailers, TP tipper semi-trailers, large-volume tippers, and bespoke specialty vehicles (telescopic, bus carriers, forklift carriers, gas-bottle carriers). It serves B2B customers across five verticals: public works and construction, waste collection and recycling, forestry and logging, agriculture, and exceptional/oversized transport.

The business model is B2B direct sales with custom quote-based pricing; revenue derives from new vehicle sales, used vehicle resale, rental, and spare-parts distribution across the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. GTM relies on direct commercial outreach, online quote requests, and a sustained trade-show presence (Eurosatory, INTERMAT, SOLUTRANS, Pollutec). Within the broader Groupe Louault — comprising approximately 20 companies, ~550 employees, and ~€100M revenue as of June 2025 — Remorques Louault sits alongside acquired entities (SOCARI, CEV, RISA, Métal Protection Services, TTB, PARSI Europe) that extend capabilities in aluminum tippers, technical/BTP equipment, cranes and trenchers, metal coating, textile coverings, and electric mobility. Jérôme Louault serves as Gérant; Frédéric Bierry heads operations, Alexis Pierre Durand technical direction, and Jimmy Agut homologation and spare parts.

Strategically, the group's center of gravity is acquisitive roll-up of distressed or adjacent industrial assets rather than purely organic growth, with five acquisitions completed between October 2023 and May 2026 (TTB, RISA, Métal Protection Services, PARSI Europe, SOCARI, CEV), each framed around job preservation. The Remorques Louault SARL itself remains focused on its core competence of custom-engineered industrial vehicles, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, software products, or digital platform — competitive advantage rests on engineering depth, homologation know-how, and the vertical integration benefits provided by the wider group.

Name

Remorques Loualt

Legal name

SARL REMORQUES LOUAULT

Website

https://remorques-louault.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Remorques Louault is a French custom manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers based in Saint-Fargeau, Yonne, serving B2B clients in construction, waste management, forestry, agriculture, and exceptional transport. It operates as the flagship of the family-owned Groupe Louault (founded 1930, ~20 companies, ~€100M group revenue).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer and Semi-Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Custom trailer manufacturing
• Semi-trailer production
• Specialized transport vehicles
• Heavy equipment trailers
• Industrial vehicle fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-fargeau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trailer and semi-trailer sales: Manufacture and sale of custom and standard trailers, semi-trailers, and specialized vehicles to B2B customers in construction, forestry, agriculture, and transport sectors.
2. Spare parts sales: Sale of replacement parts for trailers throughout the Burgundy region

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Remorques Louault manufactures and sells custom and standard trailers, semi-trailers, and specialized vehicles for professional B2B clients. Its "à la carte" design approach covers porte-engins, low-loaders, forestry, bare chassis, road unrolling, container/multibin, tipper, and bespoke specialty vehicles, complemented by new/used vehicle sales, rental, and spare parts distribution. The company primarily serves public works, waste management, forestry, agriculture, and exceptional transport operators.

Product overview

Remorques Louault is a manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers based in Saint-Fargeau, Yonne (89), France, operating as part of the Groupe Louault (20 companies, ~550 employees). The company distinguishes itself through a custom 'à la carte' approach, designing products to individual client specifications. Its core product portfolio encompasses: Semi-remorques porte engins (equipment carrier semi-trailers, 1-6 axle configurations, 19T-92T PTC), Semi-remorques surbaissées (low-profile semi-trailers), Semi-remorques forestières (forestry trailers with rancher systems), Semi-remorques châssis nu (bare chassis), Remorques dérouleuses routières (road unrolling trailers), Remorques porte caisson et multibennes (container/multibin trailers), Semi-remorques bennes TP et grands volumes (tipper semi-trailers for construction), and Véhicules spécifiques sur mesure (custom specialty vehicles including telescopic, extra-low, bus carriers, and more). The company also offers new and pre-owned vehicles, rental services, and spare parts. The Groupe Louault has expanded through acquisitions including SOCARI Remorques Industrie (custom aluminum tippers), PARSI Europe (electric mobility), Métal Protection Services (metal coating), RISA (construction equipment), and CEV Technologies & Industries (technical equipment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Semi-remorques porte engins Semi-trailers designed for transporting heavy machinery and equipment, available in configurations from 1 to 6 axles with PTC ranging from 19T to 92T. Targeted at professional transport operators in construction, public works, and exceptional transport.
• Semi-remorques surbaissées Low-profile semi-trailers for transporting tall loads with PTC ranging from 19T to 70T across 1 to 4 axle configurations. Designed for B2B clients needing extra height clearance for oversized loads.
• Semi-remorques forestières Semi-trailers specifically designed for forestry applications, featuring rancher systems for transporting logs and timber with PTC up to 54T. Targeted at forestry operations and logging companies.
• Semi-remorques châssis nu Bare chassis semi-trailers providing a foundation for custom body configurations, available in 2 or 3 axle versions with PTC from 33T to 38T. Aimed at bodybuilders and B2B clients needing a base platform for custom builds.
• Remorques dérouleuses routières Road unrolling trailers for transporting and unloading coiled materials, with PTC ranging from 4.5T to 6.7T. Targeted at B2B clients transporting cable coils, wire, or similar rolled goods.
• Remorques porte caisson et multibennes Container and multibin trailers for interchangeable body systems, available in 2 or 3 axle configurations with various loading positions (avant-train, essieux centraux). Designed for waste management and recycling operators.
• Remorques essieux-centraux Trailers with central axle configurations for specialized container and multibin applications. Targeted at B2B clients requiring specific load distribution configurations.
• Remorques avant train Trailers with front dolly systems for enhanced maneuverability and load distribution. Aimed at professional transport operators handling container and multibin applications.
• Semi-remorques bennes TP et Bennes grands volumes Tipper semi-trailers and large-volume tippers for construction and bulk material transport applications. Targeted at construction, public works, and bulk haulage operators.
• Véhicules spécifiques et sur mesure Custom-designed specialty vehicles including forest equipment carriers, Nacelle-mounted trailers, independent-wheel platform trailers, telescopic trailers, container carriers, forklift carriers, steel box trailers, gas bottle carriers, bus carriers, truck carriers, and bespoke configurations. Delivered on the company's "à la carte" basis for professional clients with non-standard transport requirements.
• Véhicules neufs disponibles New trailers and semi-trailers available for purchase from the company's current inventory. Targeted at B2B professional buyers seeking immediate availability.
• Véhicules d'occasions Pre-owned trailers and semi-trailers available for sale from the company. Targeted at B2B buyers seeking lower-cost used equipment.
• Pièces détachées Sale of replacement parts for trailers throughout the Burgundy region (Yonne department). Offered to professional clients to support existing trailers.
• Location (Rental) Trailer and semi-trailer rental services offered by the company. Targeted at professional clients needing short-term or temporary transport capacity.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEV (CEV Technologies & Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CEV specializes in technical equipment for industry and BTP including breakdown, towing and transport equipment for machines, winches, and fiber optic cable solutions. Acquired in May 2026, maintaining Ecquevilly site (78) and 25 jobs.
• AJA (Auxerre Football Club)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official partner of AJA football club, demonstrating local community engagement and regional sports sponsorship.
• SOCARI (SOCARI Remorques Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025SOCARI specializes in custom aluminum dump bodies and moving floors for trailers, semi-trailers and utility vehicles from 3.5 to 38 tons. Known for side-tipper under patent. 48 jobs preserved.
• PARSI EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Electric mobility company specializing in green transport solutions including electric scooters with extended range, launched in 2025.
• Métal Protection Zingage (now Métal Protection Services)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Metal treatment and coating company acquired in January 2025, located in Bléneau, specialized in metal treatment and surface finishing.
• RISAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2024RISA specializes in manufacturing equipment for overhead and underground network construction including cranes, winches, and trenchers. 50 jobs preserved at Caussade.
• Techno-Textiles de Bourgogne (TTB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Textile solutions company specialized in sun protection, shade sails, covers, leisure, industry, agriculture, transport, and collective sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chéreau: French designer and manufacturer of refrigerated and specialty trailers. Closely comparable as a French specialty semi-trailer producer with custom-engineered offerings for professional transport customers.
• Coder: French trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, tippers, and custom platforms for construction and agricultural haulage. Comparable French specialty trailer peer with overlapping vertical customers.
• Lamberet: French manufacturer of refrigerated and specialized truck bodies and trailers. Comparable to Remorques Louault as a France-based custom truck-body/trailer builder serving B2B professional fleets.
• Fruehauf: Long-established French/European trailer manufacturer of semi-trailers, tippers, and specialized equipment. Comparable custom-engineering heritage and product overlap with Louault's specialty trailer range.
• Legras Industries: French semi-trailer manufacturer specializing in tipper/dump bodies, moving-floor trailers, and custom platforms. Direct peer to Remorques Louault on the bennes TP and porte-caissons product lines.
• Benalu: French manufacturer of aluminum tipper semi-trailers and bulk-material haulers. Directly comparable on the bulk/tipper semi-trailer side of Louault's product range.
• STAS: Belgian manufacturer specializing in tipper semi-trailers, moving-floor trailers, and aluminum bodies for bulk transport. Directly comparable to Louault's benne TP and porte-caissons offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, refrigerated bodies, tippers, and container chassis at industrial scale. Comparable product categories but vastly larger and broader than Louault's custom specialty focus.
• Wielton: Polish/European trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, tippers, and specialized equipment for the European market. Comparable product breadth and end-customers, but at continental scale beyond Louault's domestic footprint.
• Kässbohrer: European trailer manufacturer (Tırsan group) producing a broad portfolio of semi-trailers including tippers, lowboys, and container chassis. Comparable product overlap but operates at much broader European scale than Louault.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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