What Thievin does

Thievin is a French family-owned manufacturer (SAS THIEVIN & FILS) of environmental, agricultural, and public works (TP) equipment, founded in 1982 by Alain and Nicole Thievin and now led by second-generation president Olivier Thievin. The company operates from two production sites in Saint-Mars-la-Jaille totaling 12,000 m² of covered surface and employs 320 people, including 55 welders operating across 90 welding stations. Its portfolio spans three verticals: agricultural trailers and straw platforms (CORTAL, COBRA, COBALT, MISTRAL, SEMI-PORTE), public works trailers (LEADER, MASTER, BIBENNE), and an environmental range of container carriers (Porte Caissons from 16 to 30T), manure spreaders (MARAL PRO, MARAL ST), and waste bins/containers including watertight and methanization variants.

The company runs a fully integrated manufacturing process from in-house design office through laser cutting, robotic bending, manual and robotic welding (7 robotic installations including a double-head for 12-meter pieces), surface treatment, electrostatic water-based painting, assembly, final testing, and logistics. Product innovation includes ISOTHIEV, a 2024 first-to-market ISOBUS/LS management system enabling full tractor-side control plus telemetry, and a new precision spreading table capable of 40 tonnes/ha with continuous weighing across 15 meters. Capital intensity is high, with 200+ machines and the equipment park forming a significant barrier to entry.

Thievin sells primarily B2B through a French professional dealer network (accessible via the 'Espace PRO' portal) and direct sales to end customers, with pricing conducted on a quote basis (20% deposit, 80% before shipment, up to 60 days net under French LME law). Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales across the three verticals plus accessories, spare parts, and after-sales service. The 2023 disclosed revenue was €52M, and the company holds N°2 position in French agricultural and TP trailers and N°1 in French waste bins/containers. Geographic focus remains metropolitan France; no exports or international subsidiaries are indicated.

Name

Thievin

Legal name

SAS THIEVIN & FILS

Website

https://thievin.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thievin is a French family-owned manufacturer of agricultural, public works, and environmental equipment — including trailers, container carriers, manure spreaders, and waste bins — produced through vertical in-house manufacturing and sold B2B via a French dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-mars-la-jaille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of agricultural trailers (CORTAL, COBRA, COBALT), straw platforms (MISTRAL, SEMI-PORTE), and manure spreaders (MARAL PRO, MARAL ST). Products are entirely designed and manufactured in-house. Direct sales to farmers and agricultural cooperatives through dealer network.
2. Public Works (TP) Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of construction trailers including LEADER (round body), MASTER (square body), and BIBENNE models. B2B sales to construction companies through professional dealer network.
3. Environmental Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of waste containers and equipment including 5 models of container carriers (porte-caissons) with arm power ranging from 16 to 30T, open/closed/waterproof bins, removable platforms, waterproof containers for methanization, and collection/storage/transport containers. Also fire truck components (berce incendie), metal walls, and rail tracks.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of accessories and blades including silage blades, multi-service buckets, and other complementary parts. After-sales service and spare parts supply for existing product range.
5. After-Sales Service (SAV): Dedicated after-sales service and spare parts service to support customers post-purchase. Service includes dedicated team and spare parts supply for agricultural and environmental product ranges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thievin designs, manufactures, and sells in-house built trailers, container carriers, manure spreaders, and environmental bins for the agricultural, public works, and waste management sectors. Its product catalog includes the CORTAL/COBRA/COBALT agricultural trailers, MISTRAL/SEMI-PORTE straw platforms, LEADER/MASTER/BIBENNE public works trailers, MARAL PRO/ST manure spreaders, 5-model container carriers (16-30T), and a full environment range of open, closed, watertight, and methanization bins. The company distributes through a professional dealer network ("Espace PRO") and direct sales, complemented by an after-sales service and spare parts operation.

Product overview

Thievin is a French manufacturer of agricultural, public works (TP), and environmental equipment, operating as a full-cycle constructor with in-house production capabilities. The product portfolio spans multiple distinct ranges: (1) Agricultural range including CORTAL and COBRA trailers, COBALT pushing-moving floor trailers, and MISTRAL/SEMI-PORTE straw platforms; (2) Public Works range featuring LEADER (round box), MASTER (square box), and BIBENNE trailers; (3) Container carriers (Porte Caissons) with 5 models from 16-30T capacity; (4) Manure spreaders with MARAL PRO and MARAL ST models; (5) Environment range including open/closed/watertight bins, removable platforms, and containers; and (6) Accessories and smart technologies like ISOTHIEV with ISOBUS integration and the new precision spreading table. All products are designed and manufactured in their own production facilities in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORTAL: Agricultural trailers brand (part of agricultural product range)
• COBRA
• COBALT
• LEADER
• MASTER
• BIBENNE
• MARAL
• ISOTHIEV
• MISTRAL
• SEMI-PORTE

Products and services

• CORTAL and COBRA Agricultural Trailers
• COBALT Pushing-Moving Floor Trailer
• MISTRAL and SEMI-PORTE Straw Platforms
• LEADER, MASTER, and BIBENNE Public Works Trailers
• MARAL PRO and MARAL ST Manure Spreaders
• Porte Caissons Container Carriers
• Open Bins (Bennes Ouvertes)
• Closed Bins and Covers (Bennes Fermées / Couvertures)
• Removable Platforms (Plateaux Amovibles)
• Watertight Bins (Bennes Étanches)
• Bins and Containers (Bacs et Conteneurs)
• Accessories and Blades (Accessoires et Lames)
• ISOTHIEV ISOBUS/LS Trailer Management System
• After-Sales Service (SAV) and Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• N°2 market position in French agricultural and TP trailer market
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HBC NantesminorOthersSports sponsorship partnership supporting local handball club HBC Nantes. Part of company's local territorial engagement and community support initiatives.
• Festival MaumussonminorOthersCultural sponsorship of Festival Maumusson event. Demonstrates commitment to local cultural life and community engagement.
• Europ Raid ChallengersminorOthersSupport for Europ Raid team participating in humanitarian rally. Aligns with company's values of civic engagement and supporting employee humanitarian projects.
• TendanSe & CieminorOthersLocal associative partnership supporting dance company TendanSe & Cie. Part of territorial engagement and local cultural support.
• SDIS 44 (Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours)minorOthersPartnership supporting voluntary firefighters in Loire-Atlantique department. Company holds 'Label Employeur Partenaire des Sapeurs-Pompiers' recognizing support for employees who serve as volunteer firefighters.
• ECOVADISminorOthersCompany participates in ECOVADIS sustainability rating system to demonstrate CSR performance to customers and stakeholders. Evaluates environmental, social, and ethical performance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schwarzmüller: Austrian manufacturer of tipper, agricultural, and special-purpose trailers. Direct competitor in agricultural and tipper trailer markets with comparable product range and European footprint.
• Maupu: French manufacturer of agricultural trailers and transport equipment. Direct competitor in the French agricultural trailer market with similar product positioning.
• Sulo: European manufacturer of waste containers, bins, and collection systems. Direct peer in Thievin's environmental segment, with comparable product range in waste containers and management solutions across European markets.
• Rolland: French family-owned manufacturer of agricultural trailers, dump trailers, and livestock equipment. Direct competitor in the French agricultural trailer market with overlapping product range and customer base.
• Joskin: Belgian manufacturer of agricultural trailers, manure spreaders, slurry tankers, and livestock equipment. Direct European peer with overlapping product range in agricultural and environmental equipment.
• Krampe: German manufacturer specializing in agricultural trailers, dump trailers, and transport equipment. Direct competitor in agricultural trailers with comparable premium positioning and dealer network model.
• Pichon: French manufacturer of agricultural and environmental equipment including manure spreaders, slurry tankers, and trailers. Overlaps with Thievin's MARAL spreader range and environmental equipment offerings.
• Legras: French manufacturer of agricultural and tipper trailers for farming and construction applications. Direct peer in the French TP and agricultural trailer market, comparable customer base and dealer network.

Broad incumbents

• Fliegl: German manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and transport trailers with much broader European footprint and product range. Larger incumbent that competes with Thievin across multiple segments and geographies.
• Wielton: Polish large-scale trailer manufacturer with diversified product range across agricultural, construction, and commercial vehicle trailers. Listed European incumbent competing with Thievin across multiple trailer categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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