Solomat

What Solomat does

Solomat is a French construction-equipment rental and sales company headquartered in Sens, France, operating in the Bâtiments et Travaux Publics (BTP) sector. The company has been in operation for over three decades as evidenced by a 30-year anniversary badge on its corporate website, and maintains a workforce of 251-500 employees across multiple agency locations in France. Solomat rents light and heavy construction equipment spanning more than 16 categories — concrete placement, compaction, compressors, lifting, earthwork, utility vehicles, demolition, pumps, trailers, surface treatment, power generation, surveying/signage, and landscaping — together with heavy machinery including bulldozers, chain loaders, wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, and articulated dumpers.

The company's product portfolio consists of five interconnected offerings: standard equipment and tool rental (Location Matériels & Outillage), heavy-equipment rental (Location Matériels Lourds), an online marketplace for used-equipment sales (Vente Matériels d'Occasion), the SOLOMAT Drive 24/7 online reservation platform, and rental-with-operator services (Location avec Opérateur). The underlying technology is a proprietary e-commerce ordering platform integrating online reservations, time-slot scheduling, delivery selection, and express pickup workflows, backed by a structured catalog of more than 16 equipment categories. Solomat also references CACES (Certificat d'Aptitude à la Conduite en Sécurité) regulatory operator training as part of its compliance and service offering.

Solomat operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model serving two distinct segments: construction professionals (BTP enterprises) and private individuals (particuliers) undertaking home renovation, landscaping, or small construction projects. Revenue is generated through three streams — usage-based equipment rental, professional services for operator-attended rentals, and one-time sales of pre-owned equipment. Distribution combines physical agency locations across France with the SOLOMAT Drive online platform and field delivery services for enterprise clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes by contacting the company directly or via the online reservation system.

Name

Solomat

Website

https://solomatlocation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Solomat is a French construction-equipment rental and sales company serving both construction professionals and private individuals. Operating multiple agency locations across France, it offers light and heavy equipment rental, used equipment sales, and operator-attended rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Construction equipment rental
• Heavy machinery rental
• Used equipment sales
• BTP equipment supply
• Operator-provided rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Sens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment including concrete equipment, compactors, compressors, lifting equipment, excavators, loaders, and various power tools. The company offers flexible rental periods with options for delivery and express pickup.
2. Rental with Operator: Location with operator service allowing customers to outsource equipment operation for safety and reliability. Provides a value-added service for customers who need equipment with trained operators.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned construction equipment and machinery. All equipment is sold as-is with the option for customers to visit and inspect before purchase.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solomat rents construction equipment and tools to BTP professionals and private individuals on a short- and long-term basis across 15+ categories (concrete, compaction, compressors, lifting, earthwork, utility vehicles, etc.), rents heavy machinery (bulldozers, hydraulic excavators, loaders, articulated dumpers), sells pre-owned construction equipment, and offers operator-provided rental and delivery services via its own physical agency network in France and the SOLOMAT Drive 24/7 online ordering platform.

Product overview

Solomat is a construction equipment rental and sales company offering a unified portfolio of four interconnected services: (1) standard equipment rental for tools and machinery across 15+ categories, (2) heavy equipment rental for large-scale earthmoving, (3) used equipment sales through an online catalog, and (4) SOLOMAT Drive, a 24/7 online ordering and pickup system. Premium add-on services include rental with operator for outsourced project delivery. The company serves both construction professionals (BTP) and individual consumers (particuliers) in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Location Matériels & Outillage (Light equipment and tools rental) Short-term and long-term rental of construction tools and light equipment across 15+ categories including concrete placement, compaction, compressors, site installation, personnel lifting, green spaces, generators/heaters, lifting/handling, demolition hammers/drills, cleaning/sandblasting, pumping, trailers, cutting/drilling/grinding, earthwork, surveying/signaling, and utility vehicles. Offered to construction professionals (BTP) and private individuals in France.
• Location Matériels Lourds (Heavy equipment rental) Rental of heavy construction machinery including bulldozers (bouteur), chain loaders (chargeur à chaines), wheel loaders (chargeur sur pneus), hydraulic excavators (pelle hydraulique), pumping equipment, and articulated dumpers (dumper articulé) for large-scale earthmoving and construction projects.
• Vente Matériels d'Occasion (Used equipment sales) Online catalog and sales channel for pre-owned construction equipment from Solomat's own inventory, allowing customers to browse, inquire about, and purchase used machinery. Equipment is sold as-is with the option to visit and inspect before purchase.
• Location avec Opérateur (Rental with operator) Equipment rental bundled with a trained operator, providing outsourced construction services that combine machinery and driver for enhanced safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability on specialized tasks.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Locapro: French professional equipment rental network focused on construction and public works, serving BTP clients with a multi-category fleet. Directly comparable regional/national peer to Solomat in offering, customer base, and online ordering model.
• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental company with significant operations across France and neighboring markets, offering construction, industrial, and event equipment. Comparable to Solomat in core BTP rental value proposition and multi-category fleet strategy.
• Kiloutou: Leading French construction and public-works equipment rental company operating a broad multi-category fleet and agency network nationwide. Direct overlap with Solomat in BTP equipment rental, B2B/B2C customer mix, and delivery/click-and-collect ordering.
• Mateco: European specialist in aerial work platform and lifting equipment rental with operations in France. Closely comparable to Solomat's lifting/elevation equipment segment and BTP customer base.
• Loxam: France-headquartered pan-European equipment rental leader with deep branch coverage and large multi-category fleets. Competes head-to-head with Solomat on heavy and light construction equipment for BTP professionals and individuals in France.
• Riwal: European aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialist with presence in France. Overlaps with Solomat's lifting/elevation category and serves similar construction and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Herc Rentals: Large North American equipment rental operator offering a broad fleet spanning construction, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Comparable to Solomat in equipment categories served, but operates on a much larger scale and geography.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Large diversified equipment rental provider with extensive North American and UK footprint offering construction, industrial, and specialty equipment. Comparable business model and customer mix to Solomat, but at much larger scale.
• United Rentals: World's largest equipment rental company with broad fleet across construction and industrial end-markets. Provides a comparable product offering to Solomat but on a global, multi-vertical scale well beyond a regional French player.

Regional players

• Avesco Rent: Swiss-based equipment rental provider serving construction, event, and industrial customers across Switzerland and parts of Europe. Comparable to Solomat in fleet composition and customer segments, but operates in a different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MYSOLOMAT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SolomatLocation
• Facebookfacebook.com/solomatlocation/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solomat-location

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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