CNSE

What CNSE does

CNSE is a French industrial manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Taponas, north of Lyon, that designs, produces, and sells mobile and fixed construction site accommodation units (bases vie), mobile decontamination facilities, and sanitary cabins and trailers. Its product portfolio spans five product families: insulated mobile living bases for 2-10 workers (DE400, DE413, DD416, DD527, DD627); mobile and fixed decontamination units with 3-SAS or 5-SAS airlock configurations compliant with INRS ED 6244 for asbestos remediation; construction-site sanitary cabins (MINI CABI, MECABI, MECAPLAST); storage containers (CSK6/8/10); and a premium range of VIP and PMR-accessible event sanitary trailers and bungalows (FLEURIE, Eco-Fleurie, St Amour, Juliénas, SOLAR LOO, PMR Morgon). Differentiating technology includes solar-panel-and-battery autonomous power systems, rainwater collection and water-recycling flush systems, and engineered air-filtration and water-treatment modules for hazardous-material decontamination.

CNSE manufactures 100% of its products in France across a 4,000 m² facility (CNSE I for assembly plus a 700 m² CNSE II extension for electrical, plumbing, and quality-control finishing), with annual production of approximately 1,300 units. The company sells primarily through direct, quote-based B2B channels supported by trade-show presence at BATIMAT, INTERMAT, EUROTOI, POLLUTEC, BAUMA, and the Salon des Professionnels de l'Amiante, plus a dedicated export commercial function established in 2013. Customer segments are TP/BTP construction companies (primary), asbestos-abatement specialists, and event organizers; recurring revenue is generated through after-sales service and spare parts (SAV), consolidated under GSCM sister company CNSE-DAUDIN. Since 2019 CNSE has operated as a subsidiary of GSCM Groupe alongside BODARD Construction Modulaire and CNSE-DAUDIN, and is publicly scheduled to rebrand as MODEAL in September 2025.

Name

CNSE

Legal name

CNSE

Website

https://cnse-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNSE (becoming MODEAL in September 2025) is a French manufacturer of mobile and fixed construction-site accommodation, asbestos decontamination units, and sanitary cabins and trailers, serving TP/BTP construction, asbestos-abatement, and premium-event customers. It is a GSCM Groupe subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Accommodation Unit Sales: Manufacturing and selling mobile and fixed living bases for construction sites (bases vie). Products range from small 2-person units to 10-person facilities with various amenities including sanitation, showers, vestiaries, and refectories.
2. Storage Container Sales: Production and sale of storage containers (CSK6, CSK8, CSK10) with various dimensions and weight capacities for construction site storage needs.
3. Decontamination Unit Sales: Mobile decontamination units for asbestos remediation including 3-SAS and 5-SAS models, truck-mounted units, and fixed installations.
4. Sanitary Solution Sales: Sale of construction site and event sanitary facilities including cabin toilets (MINI CABI, MECABI, MECAPLAST), trailers, and VIP bungalow sanitary units.
5. After-Sales Service and Spare Parts: Maintenance, repairs, and spare parts supply for all product lines including electrical and gas system checks, road compliance inspections, and asbestos-level repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CNSE designs, manufactures, and sells mobile construction site shelters (bungalows), mobile decontamination units (for asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials), and autonomous sanitary units for construction sites and events. The company also offers rental of its mobile units and ancillary services such as maintenance and decontamination consumables.

Product overview

CNSE (becoming MODEAL in September 2025) is a French manufacturer of mobile and fixed living bases (bases vie) and sanitary solutions for construction sites and events. The product portfolio includes mobile living bases (DE400, DE413, DD416, DD527, DD627) ranging from 2-10 persons with autonomous solar/electricity options; construction site sanitary cabins (MINI CABI, MECABI, MECAPLAST); decontamination units (D313, DD427, D517 5-SAS mobile units, D316 3-SAS, AB500/AB600 fixed units, truck-mounted cells); storage containers (CSK6, CSK8, CSK10); block shelters on berces (AB500/AB600); and VIP event sanitary solutions including trailers (FLEURIE, Eco-Fleurie, St Amour, Juliénas) and bungalows (SOLAR LOO, PMR Morgon). The company emphasizes eco-responsible products with solar options and rainwater recovery, integrated into the GSCM Group since 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Site Shelters (Bungalows) Modular mobile bungalows designed as on-site offices, meeting rooms, canteens, changing rooms, and dormitories for construction sites and temporary work locations. Targeted at construction and public works contractors needing rapid-deployment worker facilities.
• Mobile Decontamination Units Specialized mobile units equipped with multi-stage shower systems, changing rooms, and waste management for use during asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials abatement operations. Designed for certified remediation contractors operating under strict regulatory compliance requirements.
• Autonomous Sanitary Units Self-contained sanitary units integrating solar photovoltaic power, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling systems to operate off-grid. Targeted at remote construction sites, events, and municipal applications where grid power and plumbing are unavailable.
• Unit Rental Service Rental of mobile site shelters, decontamination units, and sanitary units for short-term deployment at construction sites, events, and remediation projects. Targeted at contractors and event organizers needing temporary facilities without capital outlay.
• Maintenance and Consumables Service After-sales maintenance, repair, and supply of decontamination consumables (filters, PPE consumables) for CNSE equipment installed at customer sites. Targeted at existing equipment owners requiring ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% solar autonomous operation eliminates carbon emissions during use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GSCM Groupe (Groupe Solfab Constructions Modulaires)coreOthers · 1 January 2019CNSE joined GSCM Groupe in 2019, becoming part of a larger group of modular construction companies including BODARD Construction Modulaire and CNSE-DAUDIN. The group shares RSE policies and participates in trade shows together. CNSE represents the group's mobile accommodation division.
• BODARD Construction ModulairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within GSCM Groupe, also representing the group at events like Rencontres Sécurité LOXAM. The two subsidiaries collaborate on group initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LOXAM Module: French modular-space rental arm of LOXAM providing temporary buildings, site accommodation, and containers. Competes with CNSE in France on rental and sale of bases vie and modular site facilities.
• Containex (WALTER GROUP): Pan-European manufacturer of modular containers and mobile space solutions including sanitary and storage units. Comparable to CNSE on storage containers and mobile sanitary cabins, with broader geographic reach.
• Cougnaud: French modular construction specialist headquartered in western France offering prefabricated buildings, bases vie, and turnkey site facilities. Directly comparable to CNSE in the French TP/BTP modular-accommodation segment.
• BODARD Construction Modulaire: Sister company under GSCM Groupe manufacturing modular buildings and site facilities. Closest direct comparator since both serve French construction clients with prefabricated accommodation, often co-bidding within the same group framework.
• PolyJohn: US-based portable sanitation manufacturer producing portable toilets, trailers, and handwash stations for events and construction. Closely comparable to CNSE's MINI CABI, MECABI, and event-sanitary trailer ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Satellite Industries: Global portable sanitation holding with multiple regional brands (PolyJohn, T.S.E., etc.) supplying portable toilets, trailers, and decontamination units. Comparable to CNSE on event and construction sanitary offerings at broader scale.
• Algeco (Modulaire Group): European leader in modular space and portable accommodation with a France-dominant fleet. Competes with CNSE across mobile site accommodation, storage, and sanitary solutions, but at a much larger scale and with a rental-led model.

Regional players

• Wernick Group: UK family-owned modular building manufacturer supplying portable cabins, modular buildings, and storage containers. Comparable to CNSE on mobile bases vie and storage containers, primarily in the UK market.
• Portakabin: UK-headquartered modular building manufacturer serving construction, education, and healthcare with portable and permanent modular structures. Comparable product set to CNSE's bases vie but primarily serving UK/Ireland rather than France.

Emerging players

• Maisons Montacier: French manufacturer of prefabricated wood and metal modular buildings for residential and tertiary use. Adjacent to CNSE in factory-built mobile structures, focused on housing rather than site accommodation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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