What AFHYMAT does

AFHYMAT SA is a French industrial equipment designer and manufacturer specializing in hydraulic systems, telescopic cylinders, tipping scissors, aluminum tanks, and aluminum bodies for industrial vehicles ranging from 3.5T light vehicles to 32T heavy trucks. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Roye, France, the company operates as a third-generation family business with 140+ employees, an integrated 10-person design office using SolidWorks 3D CAD, and 6,000 m² of industrial production space supported by robotic automation and a newly launched rotomolding line. Its product portfolio spans core wet kits and cylinders, patented innovations such as the Rigidcap rigid-panel tarpaulin system and BIMAX bi-fuel system, and specialized solutions including the FLATTIP belt unloading system, vacuum pump units, and environmental equipment for the recycling sector.

The company generates revenue through a mix of direct equipment sales to major European truck OEMs (Volvo, DAF, Mercedes, Renault, MAN, Scania, Iveco), custom solution design and engineering services, and a growing e-commerce channel offering 5,000+ spare parts and kit references. Distribution is managed through 5-6 French agencies and 6-7 wholly-owned international subsidiaries in Poland, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Dubai, and China, reaching customers in 30+ countries. Key end markets include industrial vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, municipalities, heavy truck service centers, and the recycling and waste management sector, where major enterprises such as Veolia, Suez, Paprec, and Derichebourg deploy Rigidcap systems. The 2024 launch of hydraulic kits for electric road tractors and a partnership with GOUPIL for electric utility vehicles position the company to participate in the commercial vehicle electrification transition.

Name

AFHYMAT

Legal name

AFHYMAT SA

Website

https://afhymat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AFHYMAT designs and manufactures hydraulic systems, telescopic cylinders, tipping mechanisms, and aluminum bodies for industrial vehicles, serving truck OEMs (Volvo, DAF, Mercedes), fleet operators, recycling firms, and municipalities across 30+ countries through a 12-branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vehicle Hydraulic Equipment & Bodywork

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial vehicle equipment
• Hydraulic systems manufacturing
• Telescopic cylinders
• Tipping scissors hydraulic
• Aluminum truck bodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Roye

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: AFHYMAT designs and manufactures hydraulic kits, telescopic cylinders, tipping scissors, aluminum tanks, aluminum bodies, and other equipment for industrial vehicles. Products are sold directly to truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and through their network of agencies. The company produces custom and standard solutions from small to large series.
2. Spare Parts and Components: Online catalog offering more than 5000 kit references and spare parts through their e-commerce platform (shop.afhymat.com). Customers can order parts for warehouse collection or delivery.
3. Custom Solution Design and Engineering: Integrated design office provides custom parts development including hydraulic kits, dual-fuel systems, custom tanks, and telescopic cylinders. Technical department with 10 people dedicated to designing new solutions.
4. Turnkey Environmental Solutions: Complete solutions including Rigidcap systems, compactors, waste collection vehicles, and container systems for the recycling and environmental sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFHYMAT designs, manufactures, and distributes hydraulic equipment and bodywork solutions for industrial vehicles ranging from 3.5-ton light vehicles to 32-ton heavy trucks. Its core offering centers on wet kits (pre-assembled hydraulic systems), telescopic cylinders, tipping scissors, aluminum tanks and bodies, and patented tarpaulin/covering systems (Rigidcap). The company also delivers custom-engineered hydraulic solutions through its in-house design office and operates an e-commerce platform with 5,000+ spare-part references.

Product overview

AFHYMAT is an equipment designer and manufacturer for industrial vehicles offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic and bodywork solutions. The product line centers on Wet Kits (hydraulic systems) and Telescopic Cylinders as core offerings, supplemented by tipping scissors, aluminum tanks, and aluminum bodies for vehicles up to 7.5T. Environmental solutions include Rigidcap patented tarpaulin systems, waste compactors, and vacuum drainage units. The company provides complete systems (wet kits, belt trailer systems, bi-fuel systems), individual components (hydraulic pumps, valves, body parts), and turnkey solutions through its network of 5 French and 7 international agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Kits (Hydraulic Kits) Complete pre-assembled hydraulic equipment with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components for industrial vehicles from 3.5-ton light vehicles to 32-ton heavy trucks.
• Telescopic Cylinders Front and under-body telescopic hydraulic cylinders for dumpers and semi-trailers. Includes TF, TF-C, TF-H, TF-T, TF-RE, TF-EE front models and FR, FO, SO, OO, RR under-body models.
• Tipping Scissors (Compas de Bennage) Hydraulic tipping scissor systems for carrier vehicles enabling controlled body tilting operations.
• Aluminum Tanks Custom aluminum fuel tanks and reservoirs manufactured at the Roye site in France for industrial vehicles.
• Aluminium Bodies (up to 7.5T) Aluminum truck bodies for utility vehicles ranging from 3.5T to 7.5T, including platforms, tippers, and custom configurations with tailgates.
• Vacuum Pump Units (Unités de Vidange) Vacuum drainage units for industrial toilet systems on construction sites, manufactured at AFHYMAT's French production facility.
• Belt Trailer System (FLATTIP) Conveyor belt tipper kit enabling precise material unloading with adjustable speed. Operates from cabin, eliminates tipper lifting, reduces risk of snagging with overhead lines and bridges.
• Hydraulic Components (PTOs, Pumps, Valves) Individual hydraulic components including PTOs, pumps, and valves for industrial vehicle systems.
• Bi-Fuel Systems (BIMAX) Dual-fuel (bi-fuel) systems for heavy trucks, with patented technology developed with ANVAR support.
• Body Parts Accessories and components for vehicle bodywork construction including hinges, securing kits, anti-theft devices, container doors, and disposal cradles.
• Export Solutions Specialized solutions adapted to specific country requirements, regional regulations, and local market conditions for international clients.
• Environment Solutions Complete environmental solutions including Rigidcap tarpaulin systems, waste compactors, document shredding trucks, customized bungalows, and used tire recovery boxes for the recycling industry.
• Tarpaulin Systems (Bâchages) Covering systems including Roller CAP (manual and electric versions), Cover CAP semi-automatic system, Rigidcap (patented rigid panel system), and Hydrocap (hydraulic PVC net system).
• Rigidcap Patented rigid panel covering system with modular length adaptation. Waterproof, maintenance-free, recyclable. Adopted by major recycling companies including Paprec, Derichebourg, Suez, and Veolia. Capacity 20-35m³.
• I-tank Connected Hydraulic Kit Connected hydraulic kit with remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities for hydraulic systems on industrial vehicles.
• Electric Tractor Hydraulic Kits Specific hydraulic kits designed for electric tractors including Volvo trucks, optimized for battery life, compact design for semi-trailer attachment, noise-optimized for urban use.
• Rotomolding Production Line Rotomolding production capability launched as new 100% Made in France manufacturing area for environmental solutions in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of up to 5 different hydraulic kits created per day at Roye production facility
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GOUPILcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AFHYMAT collaborates with GOUPIL, a pioneer of electric utility vehicles, to equip their G4 and G6 electric vehicles. For the G4, AFHYMAT installs aluminum platforms and tailgates. For the larger G6, AFHYMAT provides aluminum bodies and tailgates. These modifications facilitate heavy load transport and goods handling while reducing manual labor.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lamberet: Lamberet is a French manufacturer of refrigerated and insulated truck bodies and trailers. It is a direct French peer to AFHYMAT in custom body manufacturing for fleet operators, particularly in temperature-controlled and specialized transport.
• Hyva Group: Hyva is a global leader in hydraulic tipping systems, wet kits, and cylinders for commercial vehicles. It is the most direct competitor to AFHYMAT's core wet-kit and tipping-scissor product lines, serving the same truck OEM and fleet-operator customers worldwide.
• Marrel (Hiab): Marrel, now part of Hiab (Cargotec), is a French manufacturer of hydraulic tipping scissors and skip-loader systems for commercial vehicles. It is one of AFHYMAT's closest direct competitors in the French and European tipper/scissor market.
• Chereau: Chereau is a French manufacturer of truck trailers and refrigerated/insulated bodies. As a French peer, it competes for similar fleet-operator customers and benefits from Made in France positioning similar to AFHYMAT.
• Binotto Group: Binotto is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic systems, tipping cylinders, and wet kits for industrial vehicles. It competes directly with AFHYMAT in OEM supply of hydraulic kits and telescopic cylinders across European truck manufacturers.
• Edbro (Eclipse Group): Edbro is a UK-based manufacturer of hydraulic tipping systems and front-end cylinders for trucks. It serves the same European tipper and dump-truck OEMs as AFHYMAT and competes on similar hydraulic-kit specifications.

Regional players

• Wielton Group: Wielton is a Polish manufacturer of trailers, truck bodies, and semi-trailers, and a peer to AFHYMAT's Polish subsidiary operations. It serves similar Central European fleet-operator customers with comparable body and tipper products.

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger: Palfinger is a global manufacturer of loader cranes, hydraulic lifting systems, and truck-mounted equipment. While broader and more crane-focused than AFHYMAT, Palfinger competes directly in hydraulic equipment for commercial vehicles and benefits from similar OEM relationships.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's largest trailer and truck body manufacturer. It is a much broader incumbent that produces complete trailers and bodies, but its products overlap with AFHYMAT's aluminum bodies, Rigidcap-style coverings, and dump-body equipment.

Emerging players

• HEGLA (vehicle body division): HEGLA produces glass-handling and special-body systems. As a niche vehicle-body equipment manufacturer, it is comparable in scope to AFHYMAT's specialized bodywork and environmental solutions, though in a different end-use vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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