Michat Electronique

What Michat Electronique does

Michat Electronique is a French designer and manufacturer of dynamic LED signage systems specialized for parking facilities, founded in 1997 by Éric MICHAT and headquartered in Mours Saint-Eusèbe in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The company has focused exclusively on parking applications since 2004 and operates from a ~750 m² assembly and integration workshop with more than 150 m² dedicated to research and development. Its portfolio comprises approximately 30 specialized product models organized around the proprietary Amandyn supervision platform, of which Amandyn4 — launched in 2016 after three years of R&D — is the current generation, capable of managing up to 100 parking zones and 100 displays.

The technical stack centers on OSRAM-based high-brightness LED variable message displays ranging from 35 mm to 140 mm character height, available in monochrome amber, trichrome red/green/yellow, and full RGB variants, with automatic brightness control via integrated light sensors. All dynamic displays have included native IP connectivity and embedded web-server configuration since 2013, enabling remote management without dedicated client software. The Amandyn platform integrates natively with approximately 20 parking access control and guidance protocols from vendors including DESIGNA, PARKARE, SCHEIDT & BACHMANN, THALES, and WPS, plus detection systems from AFAPARK, NEDAP, PARKHELP, and QFREE, and image-based counting from PRYNTEC, SURVISION, and TKH. Specialized variants include solar-powered autonomous signs for off-grid deployment, POE-powered interior signage, lane assignment signals (PICTO series), and application-specific signage for fire detection, ice warning, and EV charging.

Michat generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of dynamic signage and supervision modules (Amandyn2, Amandyn3, Amandyn4, MiniParc, Multicom2), with software updates provided free to customers whose hardware supports them. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the company for project-specific quotes. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting municipal governments and commercial parking operators, primarily in France with selective international references including Bâle-Mulhouse Airport in Switzerland. Named customers include Indigo (multi-site deployments at Les Sables d'Olonne, Tignes, and Marseille), QPark, Interparking, Ville de Versailles, Ville de Tignes, Ville de Narbonne, Aéroport Marseille Provence, and Gare TGV Nîmes Pont du Gard. The company is privately held as a SARL under French law with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Michat Electronique

Legal name

Michat Electronique SARL

Website

https://michat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michat Electronique is a French designer and manufacturer of dynamic LED signage and parking guidance systems, serving municipal governments, commercial parking operators, and transportation hubs with its proprietary Amandyn supervision platform and approximately 30 specialized product models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parking Guidance Systems

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics) (TLAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parking Guidance, Wayfinding & Occupancy Management (Sensors, Signage) (BPABAKAH), Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) (Gates, Pay Stations, Ticketing) (TLAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Dynamic parking signage
• LED display systems
• Parking guidance systems
• Vehicle detection integration
• Parking supervision software

Headquarters

HQ city

Mours-saint-eusèbe

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dynamic Signage Hardware Sales: Sale of LED-based dynamic signage products including wayfinding panels, entrance signage, interior signage, and related mounting structures. Products are sold as complete systems with hardware components for municipal and commercial parking facilities.
2. Supervision and Control Modules: Sale of proprietary Amandyn supervision modules (Amandyn2, Amandyn3, Amandyn4) and software platforms that manage and control dynamic signage installations. Includes both hardware modules and embedded software capabilities.
3. Software Updates and Maintenance: Free software updates provided to customers when hardware version permits. The company provides ongoing support for deployed systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Michat Electronique designs, manufactures in-house, and sells LED-based dynamic parking signage systems together with the proprietary Amandyn supervision software platform. The hardware range covers dynamic guidance signs, parking entrance signs, interior signage, totems, and lane assignment signals; the software range (Amandyn2/3/4, MiniParc, Multicom2, NetIO-8) supervises up to 100 parking zones with native compatibility to approximately 20 third-party parking protocols. Products are sold as turnkey project systems to municipalities, commercial parking operators, and transportation hubs, primarily in France.

Product overview

Michat Electronique is a French manufacturer of dynamic LED signage and parking guidance systems, operating since 1997 with specialization since 2004. The product portfolio centers on the Amandyn4 supervisor as the core platform, managing up to 100 parking zones with real-time dynamic display control. Supporting modules include Amandyn3 (19" rack) and Amandyn2 (Rail DIN) for legacy installations, MiniParc for autonomous counting, Multicom2 as a multi-protocol interface gateway, and NetIO-8 for I/O expansion. The hardware product line encompasses dynamic guidance signs (Series 1600, 1450, 1250) for road-side installation, parking entrance signs (Series 1100, 850) in standard and economical Eco versions, interior signage (Series 1000-LUM, 700-140MRVB-POE, 250-LUM), totems (Series 900-TOT, 500-TOT), lane assignment signals (PICTO140, PICTO280, PICTO280RVB), and specialized applications (fire detection, ice warning, EV charging stations). Display options range from monochrome amber to trichrome RGB with character heights from 35mm to 140mm. The system integrates natively with leading parking equipment manufacturers (DESIGNA, PARKARE, SCHEIDT & BACHMANN, etc.) and vehicle detection systems (AFAPARK, NEDAP, PARKHELP, etc.), plus image-based counting systems (PRYNTEC, SURVISION, TKH). Products are manufactured in their ~750m² workshop in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amandyn4 Supervisor New-generation supervisor of dynamic signage and counting systems, available in 19" Rackable 1U or Rail DIN format. Features embedded WebDisplayManager accessible via web browser on PC, tablet, or smartphone, and manages up to 100 parking zones and 100 displays with 3G/4G dynamic signage management. Supports ModBus TCP, Web API, and XML export to FTP.
• Amandyn3 Supervisor Dynamic signage supervisor in 19" Rackable 2U format with Windows Display Manager software. Supports up to 20 displays and 10 parks.
• Amandyn2 Supervisor Dynamic signage supervisor for Rail DIN mounting with Windows Display Manager software. Supports up to 20 displays and 10 parks.
• MiniParc Counting Module Autonomous counting and display management module for Rail DIN mounting with embedded Web MiniParc software. Supports up to 10 displays and 4 counting zones.
• Multicom2 Multi-Protocol Interface Multi-protocol interface module for parking ticketing or guidance systems integration in Rail DIN format. Features embedded WebMiniDM software accessible via web browser and supports up to 10 displays and 10 parks with native compatibility to ~9 parking protocols.
• NetIO-8 I/O Extension Module Input/output extension module for Amandyn4 via IP network, providing 8 additional inputs for expanded capacity.
• Serie 1600-140S / 140SRV Dynamic Guidance Sign Dynamic guidance sign for road use, configurable from 1 to 5 sign units per pole. Available in monochrome amber (140S) or trichrome red/green/yellow (140SRV) with 140mm displays.
• Serie 1600-95S / 95SRV Solar Guidance Sign Dynamic guidance sign optimized for autonomous solar or public lighting power supply. Configurable from 1 to 3 sign units per pole with 95mm displays.
• Serie 1450-95S / 95SRV Multi-Line Guidance Sign Multi-line dynamic guidance sign for road use, configurable from 2 to 5 lines with optional information lines. 100mm displays in monochrome amber or trichrome.
• Serie 1250-95S / 95SRV Economical Multi-Line Sign Economical multi-line dynamic guidance sign for road use, configurable from 2 to 3 lines. 100mm displays in monochrome or trichrome.
• Serie 1100-95S / 95SRV Parking Entrance Sign Dynamic parking entrance signage in 1100x350mm format with 100mm variable message displays. Available in wall or pole mounting, monochrome amber or trichrome versions.
• Serie 1100-95S / 95SRV Solar Parking Entrance Sign Dynamic proximity or parking entrance sign optimized for autonomous solar power supply with integrated 3G/4G modem.
• Gamme Eco Serie 850-95MRV Economical Entrance Sign Economical dynamic parking entrance sign in 850x200mm format with trichrome fixed or variable message display. Wall or ceiling mounting.
• Gamme Eco Serie 850x400-95MRV Economical Entrance Sign Economical dynamic parking entrance sign in 850x400mm format with trichrome fixed or variable message display.
• Serie 850-95MRV-DI Fire Detection Sign Dynamic fire detection signaling sign with fixed message display and dry contact control for fire alarm integration.
• Serie 1100-75SRVB Workplace Safety Sign Dynamic sign with RGB color variable message displays for workplace safety applications.
• Serie 700x850-140S / PICTO420 Hazard Sign Dynamic road signage sign with variable message display and bicolor red/amber pictogram for ice warning and hazard alerts.
• Serie 1800-140S Variable Message Panel (PMV) Variable message panel with 3 lines of 140mm monochrome amber display. 230V AC permanent power supply required.
• Serie 700-140MRVB-POE Interior Sign Dynamic interior signage sign with RGB color variable message display. Power and control via IP POE (IEEE802.3af compliant), less than 13W consumption.
• Serie 650-35M Interior Information Sign Interior information signage with 3 lines of 35mm variable message displays. Monochrome white displays with 15m reading distance.
• Serie 1000-LUM-SF / DF Static Luminous Sign Interior static luminous signage with LED white backlit graphics. Single or double face versions in 1000x200mm format.
• Serie 250-LUM-SF / DF Compact Luminous Sign Compact interior static luminous signage. Single or double face versions in 250x250mm format with LED backlighting.
• Serie 900-TOT-95SRV Multi-Line Parking Entrance Totem Dynamic multi-line totem for parking entrance in 900x2500mm format with 1 to 7 variable message displays of 100mm trichrome.
• Serie 500-TOT-95SRV Parking Entrance Totem Dynamic alley or parking entrance totem in 500x1900mm format, configurable from 1 to 3 lines with 100mm trichrome display.
• Serie 500-TOT-95MRV Solar Parking Entrance Totem Dynamic alley or parking entrance totem with autonomous solar power supply. Radio, WiFi, or 3G/4G modem control.
• Serie 900-TOT-75SRVB Interior Multi-Zone Totem Multi-line interior totem with RGB color variable message displays for multi-zone or multi-level parking guidance.
• Serie PICTO280 Lane Assignment Signal Lane Assignment Signal (FAV) with 1-3 simple pictograms (Arrow, Cross, CB logo, LiberT) in high brightness LED. 450x450mm format.
• Serie PICTO140 Compact Lane Assignment Signal Compact Lane Assignment Signal (FAV) with 1-3 pictograms. 250x250mm format with arrow, cross, CB logo pictograms.
• Serie PICTO280RVB Programmable Lane Assignment Signal Programmable RGB color lane assignment signal with 22x22 dot matrix graphic display. Bus RS485 or IP control via Amandyn4.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-month implementation for 7 parking facilities with 22 dynamic directional housings and 6 multi-line panels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eiffage EnergieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering contractor for the Versailles parking signage project. Eiffage handled civil works including excavation, foundation masses, road surface restoration, cable pulling, electrical connections, and equipment installation. Contract value 156,250€ TTC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DESIGNA: DESIGNA is a leading European PARCS vendor integrated with Michat's Multicom2 protocol gateway. While primarily an access-control supplier, DESIGNA has expanded into parking guidance and competes for the dynamic-signage portion of municipal and operator tenders.
• Flowbird (formerly Parkeon): Flowbird is one of Europe's largest integrated parking and ticketing solution providers and is part of Michat's interoperability ecosystem. It sells PARCS terminals, pay stations, and increasingly cloud-based guidance, competing head-to-head with Michat's Amandyn supervision and signage for the same municipal and operator customers.
• SWARCO: SWARCO is a European leader in dynamic traffic and parking signage, with a broad portfolio of LED variable message signs for parking guidance, traffic management, and curbside information. It competes directly with Michat's Series 1600/1450/1100 dynamic guidance and entrance signage products.
• Scheidt & Bachmann: Scheidt & Bachmann is a major European PARCS manufacturer whose barrier and ticketing systems Michat integrates with natively. It also offers parking guidance and dynamic signage products that directly compete with Michat's Series 1600/1450/1100 product lines for the same public-tender customers.
• Q-Free (Q-Free ASA): Q-Free provides parking detection systems natively integrated with Michat's Amandyn platform. The Norwegian company sells both hardware sensors and broader parking-management software, overlapping with Michat's supervision and dynamic-signage offering in Europe.
• TKH Group (including PARK): TKH Group's PARK division supplies integrated parking guidance, sensor-based detection, and dynamic signage across Europe. TKH image-based counting is supported by Michat's Amandyn4, but TKH's bundled camera-plus-display solutions compete with Michat on the same projects.
• Nedap Identification Systems: Nedap supplies vehicle detection and parking guidance solutions that integrate natively with Michat supervisors. Its SENSIT-based wireless sensor platform competes for the same per-space detection and guidance budgets Michat addresses through its dynamic-signage stack.

Broad incumbents

• Iteris: Iteris is a US-based intelligent transportation systems provider covering traffic management, parking detection, and roadway analytics. While not a French-market competitor, it competes for global smart-city parking and dynamic-signage tenders and represents the broader ITS incumbent space.
• CIVITAS (by IER / groupe BOLLORÉ): IER, part of the Bolloré group, sells CIVITAS parking and curbside management solutions including dynamic signage and central supervision software. It competes with Michat for French municipal and operator contracts, often bundled with broader smart-mobility offerings.

Emerging players

• Urbiotica: Urbiotica is a Spanish specialist in wireless parking sensor networks and guidance platforms. While focused on per-space detection rather than LED signage, it represents the sensor-led alternative approach that could displace parts of Michat's physical-display value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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