France Franklin FTSE

What France Franklin FTSE does

Franklin France is a privately-held French manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ozoir-la-Ferrière (Seine-et-Marne) that specializes in a "global approach" to lightning protection, covering both direct effects (lightning capture) and indirect effects (induced transient overvoltages). The company designs and produces Early Streamer Emission (ESE) active lightning rods across three proprietary generations — Active 1D+, Active 2D, and Active 4D — alongside passive Franklin-type rods, meshed cage and tight strand protection systems, surge protective devices (SPD) for energy and data lines, exothermic welding products (ARGOSWELD and ARGOS E-WELD), grounding/earthing systems, lightning strike counters, and complementary fixings and masts. Underlying technology relies on autonomous atmospheric electric field sensing (no external power required), photovoltaic energy capture, dual electrostatic storm detection sensors, and electronic double-excitation impulse systems, with products validated to French (NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102) and international (IEC/EN 62305, NF EN 62561) standards through Bureau Veritas and COFRAC-accredited laboratories.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of engineered protection systems, with revenue supplemented by professional services — engineering, installation, maintenance, security checks — and training delivered through its LiRi (Centre de recherche et de formation) research and training center under the QUALIFOUDRE certification program. Pricing is custom-quotation-based with no public price list, reflecting the project-specific nature of installations, and contract durations are characterized as multi-year. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales in France with an international channel/distributor network spanning Latin America (Consortium AMESA), Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, supported by participation in international trade shows and on-the-ground training seminars in target markets.

Franklin France serves enterprise and government clients across commercial and industrial buildings, critical infrastructure (hospitals, data centers, telecoms), landmarks and heritage sites, high-end residential properties, and government/diplomatic facilities, with reference projects including Burj Dubai, La Samaritaine, the Paris 2024 Olympic infrastructure, the WHO headquarters in Brazzaville, and multiple French embassies. The customer base is project-driven and globally distributed across more than 20 countries, with no single account appearing to dominate the revenue mix.

Name

France Franklin FTSE

Legal name

Franklin France

Website

https://franklin-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franklin France is a privately-held French manufacturer founded in 1980 specializing in lightning protection systems, producing proprietary Early Streamer Emission rods, surge protective devices, and grounding solutions for enterprise, government, and infrastructure clients globally through direct sales and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightning Protection Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAEAJ

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electrical Distribution & Wiring Devices (Panels, Breakers, Cables, Connectors)

SECONDARYIMADAMAM

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection Conductors

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Electrical Wiring, Conduit & Cable Products

SECONDARYHDACAJAB

Surge Protectors & Power Strips (SPD)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Computer Power & Protection (UPS, Surge Protection)

Keywords

• Lightning protection systems
• Early streamer emission rods
• Surge protective devices
• Earthing and grounding
• Exothermic welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Ozoir-la-ferrière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lightning Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of lightning protection hardware including active lightning rods (Active 1D+, Active 2D, Active 4D), passive lightning rods, meshed cages, tight strands, down conductors, and grounding systems. Products are sold as one-time purchases with professional installation.
2. Overvoltage Protection Products: Sale of surge protective devices (SPD), modular SPD units, overvoltage counters, and coaxial protections for energy networks and data transmission lines.
3. Associated Products and Accessories: Sale of complementary products including storm detectors, pylons, beaconing, ground testers, and ground improving materials (TEREC GIM).
4. Services and Training: Training services through LiRi (Centre de recherche et de formation) for lightning protection expertise. Professional services for installation, maintenance, and security checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin France designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of lightning protection equipment, including Early Streamer Emission (ESE) active lightning rods (Active 1D+, Active 2D, Active 4D), passive Franklin-type rods, meshed cage and tight strand systems, down conductors, grounding/earthing products (ARGOS earth rods, ARGOSWELD exothermic welding), surge protective devices, and associated accessories. The company also provides engineering, installation, and certified training services through its LiRi research and training center, serving enterprise, government, and infrastructure clients globally.

Product overview

Franklin France offers a comprehensive global approach to lightning protection with three main product categories: Lightning Products (Paratonnerre/ESE lightning rods including Active 1D+, Active 2D®, and Active 4D® with integrated counter and storm detection; simple Franklin-type rods; meshed cage, tight strand, and down conductor systems; grounding/earthing products including ARGOSWELD® exothermic welding and ARGOS E-WELD electronic igniter), Overvoltage Products (surge protective devices for energy networks, coaxial and data transmission protections), and Associated Products (storm detectors, pylônes, beaconing, ground testers). The portfolio also includes extensive fixings, masts, conductors, lightning counters, and testers. Services include engineering/installation and training/formation through their LiRi research center with QUALIFOUDRE certification. The company positions itself as a complete lightning protection solutions provider covering both direct effects (lightning capture) and indirect effects (surge protection and earthing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Active 1D+: Early Streamer Emission lightning rod system with nickel-plated tip for maximum storm safety
• Active 2D®
• Active 4D®
• ARGOS E-WELD
• ARGOSWELD®
• ARGOS®
• LMS (Lightning Monitoring System)
• PROTECRISK
• QUALIFOUDRE

Products and services

• Active 1D+ Early Streamer Emission Lightning Rod An Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning rod with a nickel-plated tip that initiates an upward leader to capture lightning strikes. Operates autonomously using the atmospheric electric field, accounting for cloud polarity. Designed for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure installations.
• Active 2D Early Streamer Emission Lightning Rod Electronic ESE lightning rod featuring a double excitation device (impulse device and power device) with photovoltaic cells for autonomous energy. Built in 304L stainless steel with remote testing capability and high corrosion resistance.
• Active 4D Early Streamer Emission Lightning Rod Advanced ESE lightning rod with integrated lightning strike counter and storm detector using a patented dual electrostatic sensor. Combines lightning protection, real-time impact monitoring, and storm prediction in a single system with LMS software for data gathering.
• ARGOS E-WELD Electronic Remote Igniter Electronic remote igniter for exothermic welding with a wired connection to a copper capsule containing soldering powder. Provides an eco-friendly, ignition-powder-free method for joining conductors at safe distance.
• Stainless Steel and Galvanized Mast Systems for Active Lightning Conductors Mast supports and fixings in stainless steel and galvanized steel designed for installing Active 1D+, Active 2D, and Active 4D lightning rods. Engineered for wind resistance up to 160 km/h.
• Franklin Type Simple Lightning Rods Traditional Franklin-type passive lightning rods in stainless steel with standard 2.05m length, extendable with elevation rods. Available in 2.30m, 4.30m, and 6.30m heights, including industrial chimney models.
• Lightning Counters Three types of lightning strike counters: electromechanical AFV1007CF (IP65), date indicator AFV0909CF (IP67) with timestamp recording, and digital AFV0920CF for monitoring lightning current and transient pulses.
• Meshed Cage Protection System Faraday cage protection system with meshed conductors and strike points installed on building surfaces, connected to ground earthing systems per NF C 17-100 standard.
• Tight Strand Protection System Non-contact protection system using guyed towers with cables elevated up to 3 meters, designed for structures storing dangerous products to avoid increasing natural capture area.
• Down Conductors Flat tinned copper tape conductors (30x2mm), multibraid conductors, flexible braids, preformed elbows, shunts, control junctions, protective tubes, and lightning earthing markers compliant with NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102, and IEC/EN 62561-2 standards.
• Grounding and Earthing Products (ARGOS) Complete earthing system products including equipotential bars, bonding collars, ground coils, surge diverters, multistrand couplings, inspection pits, earthing grids, copper-steel and galvanized earth rods, and connection accessories.
• ARGOSWELD Exothermic Welding System Exothermic welding system for molecular bonding of conductors (tape, round, earth rod, rebar, stainless steel) using copper oxide and aluminum reaction, delivered with a portable kit.
• Surge Protective Devices (Parafoudres) Overvoltage protection devices including modular BT MONO, modular BT TRI, N/PE Unipolar, multipolar Type 1+2, Type 2, Type 3, and disconnectors for energy networks.
• Coaxial and Data Transmission Protections Coaxial protections and telephony/data transmission surge protectors for safeguarding communication infrastructure from lightning-induced overvoltages.
• Storm Detector Integrated sensor measuring electrostatic field value to predict imminent lightning risk and trigger audio/visual alerts through Activ'Control dry contact housing.
• Engineering and Installation Services Professional engineering and installation services for lightning protection systems including site assessment, system design, and implementation for enterprise and infrastructure projects.
• Training and Certification Services (LiRi / QUALIFOUDRE) Training services through the LiRi (Centre de Recherche et de Formation) including the QUALIFOUDRE certification program for lightning protection expertise, delivered in France and international locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Independent testing by COFRAC accredited laboratories validates Active 2D effectiveness per NF C 17-102:2011
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consortium AMESAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partnership with Consortium AMESA at the heart of lightning protection. AMESA is a key channel partner for Franklin France's Latin American market, providing distribution and local support services for customers across the region.
• AVSOLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranklin France hosts AVSOL partners at their Ozoir-la-Ferrière headquarters, indicating a collaborative relationship with this distribution partner.
• International Lightning Protection DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of international distributors across Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia supporting global reach and local market presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Swiss-Swedish multinational offering surge protection devices, switchgear, and electrical infrastructure solutions overlapping with Franklin France's SPD and electrical protection portfolio. Comparable customer segments (utilities, infrastructure, industrial) but with much broader product breadth.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment giant whose surge protection and electrical distribution portfolio competes with Franklin France's SPD product line at large enterprise sites. Comparable in commercial/industrial customer overlap, though Schneider operates at vastly larger scale across many adjacent product categories.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant surge protection, building technologies, and electrical infrastructure offerings that overlap with Franklin France's overvoltage and earthing products. Comparable in serving enterprise and infrastructure customers but with much larger scale and integrated solutions.
• nVent (ERICO): nVent's ERICO brand is a global leader in lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection, offering the CADDY, ERITECH, and CRITEC product lines. Comparable to Franklin France across the full protection chain, but operates at much larger scale and as part of a diversified electrical connection and protection portfolio.

Regional players

• Harger Lightning & Grounding: US-based lightning protection and grounding equipment manufacturer with a comprehensive product line (air terminals, conductors, exothermic welding, grounding systems) closely mirroring Franklin France's portfolio. Comparable in technology and customer type but primarily serves North America rather than competing directly in Franklin's EMEA-LATAM stronghold.

Direct peers

• OBO Bettermann: German-based manufacturer of lightning and surge protection systems, including isCon® conductors, V50 arrestors, and equipotential bonding products. Directly comparable product range and target customers (commercial, industrial, infrastructure), with strong presence in EMEA and growing global distribution.
• DEHN SE: German family-owned specialist in lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing — a direct head-to-head competitor to Franklin France in ESE air terminals, surge protective devices, and grounding systems across Europe and internationally. Highly comparable in product scope, customer segments (enterprise/infrastructure), and B2B engineering-led sales motion.
• Raycap: Specialized manufacturer of surge protective devices for telecommunications, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Comparable as a focused surge protection specialist serving enterprise/infrastructure customers with similar technology overlap in SPDs and overvoltage protection.
• Alltec (TerraCharge/CGX): Global manufacturer of lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing products, with ESE air terminals and integrated protection systems directly comparable to Franklin France's Active 1D+/2D®/4D® offerings. Comparable in serving enterprise, government, and infrastructure customers worldwide.

Others

• Nexans: Global cable and conductor manufacturer whose tinned copper tapes, braids, and grounding conductors overlap with Franklin France's down-conductor and grounding product lines. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — relevant as a complementary supplier to the same end customers rather than a head-to-head rival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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