Prudhomme Transmissions

What Prudhomme Transmissions does

Prud'homme Transmissions SAS is a French manufacturer and distributor of mechanical power-transmission components, headquartered in Saint-Denis (Paris region) and founded around 1855–1856 (the company claims roughly 170 years of history). Operating as a privately held SAS with 11–50 employees, it serves the industrial market with a catalog of more than 20,000 stocked references spanning chains and sprockets, belts and pulleys, bearings, gears, racks and linear-motion elements, telescopic slides, couplings, cardan shafts, elastic elements/tensioners, plastic materials, and gearmotors/reducers/motors. Beyond pure distribution of partner brands (CENTA, ROSTA, PIX, Mikipulley), the company runs an in-house custom-fabrication department and owns proprietary product lines including the patented VTP (Turbo Ventilated) pulley and the NOFRIX plastic profile/3D-filament brand.

Its technology base is mechanical rather than software-driven: differentiated products include patent-protected VTP pulleys (GGG 600 cast iron, up to 50% weight reduction, belt-temperature reduction up to 17°C, circumferential speeds to 100 m/s, VDI 2060 balancing standards), spring-applied electromagnetic brakes (BXW/BXL/BXH/BXR ranges including a compact low-energy BXR design), NOFRIX rack systems and 3D-printing filament with tribological properties, and application-specific components such as CENTAFLEX-AM marine couplings and ATEX-certified vibrating motors. The company addresses multiple verticals—industrial manufacturing (primary), aerospace, cold-environment robotics, and vibratory equipment—through a horizontal segmentation approach.

The business model is hardware sales through a sales-led, account-based direct model supported by a team of commercial engineers, complemented by catalogue-based ordering (digital and paper, plus iOS/Android apps and downloadable CAD files) and a customer portal. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go with a €50 HT minimum invoice, proforma terms for non-account clients, negotiated terms for account holders, and a one-third advance requirement for custom fabrication. Marketing runs through French industrial trade shows (SEPEM Brest 2026, EUROMARITIME 2026, CFIA Rennes 2026, PROD&PACK 2025), catalogues, an email newsletter, and website content. Revenue figures are not disclosed; the company self-describes as a leader in mechanical transmission sales in France and is led by Marie Sylvie Harent as Président.

Name

Prudhomme Transmissions

Legal name

Prud'homme Transmissions SAS

Website

https://prudhomme-trans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French manufacturer and distributor of mechanical power-transmission components—chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, reducers, motors and couplings—with 20,000+ stocked references and custom fabrication, serving industrial manufacturing, aerospace, marine and vibratory-equipment customers primarily across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Power Transmission Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Mechanical power transmission
• Industrial chains and sprockets
• Belts and pulleys
• Gear reducers
• Industrial bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Transmission Components Sales: Primary revenue from sales of mechanical power transmission components including chains, gears, pulleys, bearings, reducers, motors, couplings, and related industrial mechanical elements. Products sold through direct sales with customer accounts and catalogue-based ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prudhomme Transmissions is a French distributor and manufacturer of mechanical power transmission components, stocking more than 20,000 product references spanning chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, reducers, motors, couplings, and linear motion elements. The company also runs an in-house custom fabrication department and offers technical support through a team of commercial engineers for industrial customers.

Product overview

Prudhomme Transmissions is a specialized mechanical transmission components distributor and manufacturer offering over 20,000 catalog references. The product portfolio centers on the 2018 Catalog organized into 12 chapters covering: chains and sprockets (Ch.1), belts and pulleys including patented VTP Turbo Ventilated pulleys (Ch.2), bearings and housings (Ch.3), gears including cylindrical, bevel, helical, and worm gears (Ch.4), racks, lead screws, and linear motion components (Ch.5), telescopic slides and linear devices (Ch.6), couplings including CENTAFLEX-M and CENTA Marine series (Ch.7), cardan shafts and torque limiters (Ch.8), elastic elements and tensioners including ROSTA products (Ch.9), NOFRIX plastic materials for 3D printing and machine components (Ch.10), gearmotors, motors, and reducers including planetary and economic PH/PHM series (Ch.11), and shaft locking devices and miniature elements (Ch.12). The company also offers custom manufacturing services alongside their catalog products, with notable proprietary products including VTP pulleys and NOFRIX materials. Mobile applications for iOS and Android provide catalog access, and CAD files are available for download.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOFRIX: Plastic profile and sliding material brand, including NOFRIX 3D filament for 3D printing machines with high tribological properties (low friction coefficient and limited wear).
• ROSTA

Products and services

• Poulies VTP (Turbo Ventilated Pulleys) Patented VTP (Turbo Ventilated) grooved pulleys for V-belt transmissions, designed for industrial power transmission applications. Reduces weight by up to 50% compared to standard V-groove pulleys through optimised design and GGG 600 cast iron, and can be balanced to G16, G6.3, G2.5, or G1.0 standards per VDI 2060.
• Planetary Geared Motors (Moto-réducteurs à planétaire) Planetary gear motors with 1 to 3 stages and coaxial input/output shaft design. Reduction ratios from 1/3.7 to 1/2653 and nominal torques from 0.2 to 300 Nm, for industrial motion control applications.
• Spring-Applied Electromagnetic Brakes (BXW, BXL, BXH, BXR-LE, BXR) Spring-applied electromagnetic brakes for industrial servomotors and motion control, providing reliable braking when power is cut and long-term holding. Range includes BXW, BXL, BXH, BXR-LE, and BXR models, with the BXR featuring low-energy switching (24 VDC to 7 VDC) and a compact design approximately two-thirds thinner than other BX brakes.
• Stainless Steel Slide GLTZX 5334 (Glissière Inox) Medium-capacity stainless steel telescopic slide for harsh environments. Supports up to 90 kg, 100% extension, front disconnection, 50,000 open/close cycles, and operates from -20°C to 70°C.
• NOFRIX 3D Filament Polyamide-based 3D printing filament engineered for high tribological requirements, with low friction coefficient and limited wear. Specifications: 1.24 g/cm³ density, 72 Shore D hardness, 1700 MPa Young's modulus, 80% elongation at break.
• Vibrating Motors (Moteurs vibrants) Electric motors fitted with two eccentric masses that generate controlled vibration for material handling, processing, and separation. ATEX-certified for explosive dust atmospheres zones 21 and 22 (category II 2D tDA21 IP 66), used in foundries, mills, agriculture, food industry, and bulk storage.
• Coaxial Planetary Reducers PM/PK Series Coaxial planetary reducers available in PK (plastic) and PM (steel) series, with diameters from 22 to 120 mm. Reduction ratios from 1/3.7 to 1/2653, nominal torques from 0.2 to 300 Nm.
• NOFRIX Profiles and Racks (Profils et crémillères) Special NOFRIX plastic profiles designed to house roller chains without play, forming economical rack systems that tolerate misalignment by adjusting pinion thickness. Chain pre-tensioned at 40% of breaking load.
• Economical Gearmotors PH/PHM Series Economical gearmotors and reducers in parallelepipedic form, mountable in all positions, with hollow shaft as standard. Available in aluminium (sizes 25-90) and cast iron (sizes 110-130).
• CENTAFLEX-AM Torsional Couplings Torsional couplings derived from Centaflex A with incorporated elastic thrust bearing for propeller thrust transmission. Dampens shocks from debris and waves and reduces noise and vibration; designed for marine applications between inverter and propeller shaft.
• Rod End Bearings (Têtes de bielles à roulements) High-performance ball bearing rod ends with double row of balls for aerospace (flight controls, landing gear, baggage compartments, helicopter components), food industry, and packaging applications. Features corrosion-resistant coatings resistant to kerosene and aggressive substances, surface finishing compliant with aviation standards, hydrogen embrittlement protection, and USDA H1 compliant lubrication.
• ROSTA Elastic Elements ROSTA brand elastic elements for vibration damping, tensioning, and elastic mounting in industrial applications. Available in steel, stainless steel, or cast iron.
• High-Performance Belts (Courroies haute performance) High-performance industrial belts including PIX-WhiteKnight-XV2 belts for snowmobiles and demanding industrial power transmission applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• VTP pulleys reduce belt temperature by up to 17°C compared to standard pulleys, potentially doubling V-belt service life when operating at 80°C vs 70°C
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NOFRIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationNOFRIX is a proprietary brand/profiles system sold exclusively through Prudhomme Transmissions. Includes NOFRIX sliding profiles and NOFRIX 3D filament for 3D printing applications with tribological properties.
• ROSTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationROSTA elastic elements are highlighted as key products at trade shows. ROSTA elements are sold through Prudhomme Transmissions for industrial applications including vibration damping and tensioning.
• CENTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCENTA coupling products including CENTAFLEX-AM torsional couplings and CENTA CX-AGB couplings are distributed by Prudhomme Transmissions. Products designed for marine applications between inverter and propeller shaft.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tsubaki: Japanese global manufacturer of roller chains, power transmission components, and timing belts. Comparable to Prudhomme across chains, belts, and pulleys, with overlapping MRO and industrial OEM customers.
• Renold: UK-based manufacturer of power transmission chains, couplings, and gearboxes. Direct peer given Prudhomme's deep catalog presence in roller chains, chain sprockets, and mechanical transmission components.
• Sedis: French manufacturer of roller chains, conveyor chains, and chain sprockets. Direct peer and home-market competitor to Prudhomme in France, sharing the same customer base of industrial OEMs and MRO buyers.
• ContiTech (Continental): Industrial rubber and polymer specialist with a major power transmission belt portfolio. Direct peer in the V-belt and timing belt categories that Prudhomme distributes and supports in France.
• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of industrial belts, hoses, and power transmission systems. Comparable to Prudhomme's belt and pulley business, including PIX and high-performance belt lines.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler: German motion technology company producing bearings, linear guides, and power transmission components. Broad incumbent overlapping with Prudhomme in bearings, linear motion, and gear components.
• SKF: Swedish bearings and power transmission giant. Broad incumbent in bearings and housings, an area where Prudhomme offers catalog distribution alongside its core transmission lines.
• SEW-Eurodrive: One of the world's largest drive technology manufacturers, offering gearmotors, electronic drives, and mechatronic systems. Broad incumbent competing across Prudhomme's motor, gearbox, and reducer lines.
• NORD Drivesystems: German manufacturer of gearmotors, frequency inverters, and drive electronics. Broad incumbent competing with Prudhomme's gearmotor and planetary reducer offerings for industrial customers.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, gearboxes, and planetary drives. Broad incumbent overlapping with Prudhomme in planetary geared motors and coaxial reducers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prudhommetrans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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