What First Magnetic does

First Magnetic France is a privately held industrial magnetism specialist headquartered in Roncq, near Lille in northern France. Founded in 1999 by two partners with prior experience in industrial magnets and magnetic systems, the company has operated continuously for over 25 years serving customers in France and internationally. The business is structured as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with registered capital of €15,245 and operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees.

The company's core offering spans six product categories: permanent magnets (Neodymium NdFeB, Alnico, Ferrite, Samarium-Cobalt in various shapes and grades), magnetic accessories (pot magnets, cylindrical plots, hook pots, magnetic pushpins), magnetic filtration (bars, grids, liquid filters, tubular filters, magnetic audits), magnetic conveying (conveyors, elevators/descenters, magnetic rails), lifting magnets (electro-permanent, electro-magnetic, battery-powered carriers and pulleys), and magnetic sorting (sheet separators, palletization heads, well magnets). Notable technical specifications include Neodymium filtration bars rated at 13,000 Gauss at contact, capable of trapping ferrous particles from 30 microns. The company also serves as an authorized DYNASET dealer distributing hydraulic equipment, and operates a partnership with CANLINE for magnetic conveying in food-industry applications.

First Magnetic France operates a hybrid B2B and direct-to-consumer business model. Enterprise sales are driven by an in-house commercial team and engineering bureau that delivers custom magnetic solutions, engineering studies, and tailored project support for industrial customers. A separate e-commerce storefront (aimant-france.fr) handles catalog and standard-product orders. Customer segments are diversified across food and beverage processing (Royal Canin, Nestlé, Mars, Bonduelle, Ferrero, Sanofi, Picard), automotive and battery manufacturing (Toyota, Valeo, Faurecia, Northvolt, Safran), industrial manufacturing (Siemens, Arkema, Andritz, KSB), energy and infrastructure (SNCF, Vinci Autoroutes, Eiffage, Dalkia), and smaller categories such as cosmetics and stationery. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales of catalog and custom-engineered magnetic systems, with pricing handled via quote-based custom project pricing rather than public list prices.

Name

First Magnetic

Legal name

FIRST MAGNETIC FRANCE

Website

https://firstmagneticfrance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

First Magnetic France is an industrial magnetism specialist in Roncq, France, designing and supplying permanent magnets, magnetic filtration, conveying, lifting, and sorting systems to enterprise customers across food processing, automotive, and general manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Magnetic Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Separation (Gravity, Magnetic & Electrostatic) (IMAKALAC), Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

Keywords

• Industrial magnetic equipment
• Permanent magnet supply
• Magnetic filtration systems
• Magnetic separation solutions
• Magnetic lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Roncq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Magnetic Equipment Sales: First Magnetic France generates revenue through the sale of catalog and custom industrial magnetic equipment including permanent magnets, filtration systems, conveyors, lifting magnets, and accessories. Both off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions are offered, with engineering studies and custom project support as part of the service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

First Magnetic France is an industrial magnetism specialist that designs, supplies, and distributes permanent magnets (Neodymium NdFeB, Alnico, Ferrite, Samarium-Cobalt) and engineered magnetic systems for separation, filtration, conveying, lifting, and handling of ferrous materials. The company serves industrial customers with both off-the-shelf catalog products and custom-engineered solutions developed by its in-house design office, and additionally distributes DYNASET hydraulic equipment (high-pressure water pumps, hydraulic compressors, generators) in France.

Product overview

First Magnetic France is a specialist in industrial magnetism offering a comprehensive portfolio of magnetic equipment solutions organized into six main product categories: (1) Permanent Magnets including Neodymium (NdFeB), Alnico, Ferrite, and Samarium-Cobalt types in various shapes (disks, rings, blocks, segments); (2) Magnetic Accessories including pot magnets, cylindrical plots, rubber plots, hook pots for advertising, magnetic pushpins, badge holders, magnetic closures, and magnetic rubber bands; (3) Magnetic Filtration including magnetic bars, grids (drawer, round, rectangular, half-moon), liquid filters, central core filters, mesh filters, tubular filters, plates, blocks, Koker units, brushes, and magnetic audits; (4) Magnetic Conveying including magnetic conveyors (closed, mass, TWIST 90°, cable types), magnetic elevators/descenters, magnetic rails, and straighten-ers; (5) Lifting Magnets including heavy-duty magnetic blocks, overband separators, magnetic pulleys/drums, rollers, permanent magnetic carriers, battery-powered lifting magnets, electromagnetic lifting, and electro-permanent lifting; (6) Magnetic Sorting including sheet separators/depilers, palletization heads/plates, bottom and lid loaders, and magnetic wells. Additionally, as a DYNASET dealer, they distribute hydraulic equipment including hydraulic magnets, hydraulic generators, high-pressure water pumps (HPW series), and hydraulic compressors (HK/HKR series). Products are available as catalog items or custom-made solutions, with applications spanning food processing, automotive, industrial manufacturing, cosmetics, packaging, and construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CANLINE: Partnership with CANLINE group for magnetic conveying solutions, particularly for empty/full boxes, jars, and aerosols in the food industry.

Products and services

• Permanent Neodymium (NdFeB) Magnets Permanent neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) rare-earth magnets, the most powerful on the market, supplied in disks, rings, blocks, and segments, grades N35 to N56 (Br 15,000 Gauss), with temperature resistance up to 250°C. For industrial and engineering customers across automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing.
• Permanent Alnico Magnets Alnico permanent magnets, the first magnets to appear on the market, supplied for sensors, guitar microphones, reed relays, and alternators, with excellent heat resistance up to 550°C and corrosion resistance. For industrial OEM and instrumentation customers.
• Magnetic Pot Mounts (Plots magnétiques) Magnetic contact mounts (pot magnets, magnetic bases, magnetic suction cups) available in Ferrite, Neodymium, Samarium, and Alnico grades, with various mounting systems and corrosion-resistant zinc coating options. For industrial and signage mounting applications.
• Extra-Strong Magnetic Pushpins Extra-strong magnetic pushpins equipped with Neodymium magnets and plastic housing, capable of holding up to 8 sheets of 80g paper on whiteboards, metal boards, and glass boards. For office and retail consumers.
• DM-Series Demagnetizing Table Demagnetizing table (DM series) for rapid and simple demagnetization of tools, dies, rings, bearings, small parts, and punches in clean rooms, workshops, or production lines. Field depth 40-50 mm, duty cycle 20%/100%, 230 VAC/50 Hz. For industrial maintenance and precision manufacturing.
• Drawer Magnetic Grids (Grille magnétique tiroir) Drawer magnetic grids (grates) with Neodymium FeB magnets capable of trapping ferrous particles from 30 microns, available in rectangular, round, or half-moon shapes with manual or simplified cleaning. For food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical plants.
• Simplified-Cleaning Magnetic Grids Round or rectangular magnetic grids with simplified cleaning, featuring permanent Neodymium FeB magnets capable of capturing ferrous particles from 50 microns using extractor sleeves. For industries requiring reduced maintenance downtime.
• Liquid Magnetic Filters with Simplified Cleaning Magnetic filters for pressure pipelines with Neodymium magnetic bars rated 13,000 Gauss at contact and 9,000 Gauss at sleeve contact, filtering ferrous particles from 50 microns with simplified extractor sleeve cleaning. Standard AISI 316L stainless steel construction. For food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Central Core Magnetic Filters Central core magnetic filters for magnetic filtration and purification without damaging delicate products, suited to applications where filtered products contain large pieces. For delicate or particulate product streams in food and pharma industries.
• Magnetic Conveyors Magnetic conveyors for transporting and maintaining ferrous parts and objects during the transport phase, adapting to factory configuration and the products to be conveyed. For industrial assembly and packaging lines.
• Magnetic Mass Conveyors (INTRALOX Belts) Magnetic mass conveyor for INTRALOX belts, designed for empty or full boxes, enabling elevation and descent of aerosols or all types of boxes. For food packaging and canning lines.
• Magnetic Descenders Magnetic descenders for feeding regulation stars or other applications, used in the food industry, canneries, and metal box manufacturing to control flow into downstream equipment.
• Magnetic Belt Elevators Magnetic belt elevators for conveying parts to height, optimizing floor space and maximizing factory layout efficiency. For industrial production lines where vertical lifting of ferrous parts is required.
• Cylindrical Magnetic Plots Cylindrical magnetic contact plots with significant machinable height, widely used for embedded magnetic installations, available in Neodymium, Samarium, and Alnico versions. For industrial mounting and embedded applications.
• Magnetic Hook Pots for Advertising and PLV Magnetic hook pots with removable suspension hook, primarily in white, available in round or rectangular shapes for store fitting, advertising panels, and wall mounting on steel surfaces. For retail signage and point-of-sale displays.
• Permanent-Magnet Magnetic Carriers / Lifters Permanent-magnet carriers for lifting and handling ferromagnetic loads without external power; complemented by electro-permanent, electromagnetic, and battery-powered lifting magnet variants. For industrial handling and steel stockyards.
• DYNASET HPW Hydraulic Water Pumps Hydraulic-driven high-pressure water pumps that convert hydraulic power from work equipment, vehicles, or ships into high-pressure water for washing and other mobile applications. Distributed in France as DYNASET equipment. For mobile work equipment, vehicles, and ships.
• DYNASET HK/HKR Hydraulic Compressors Hydraulic compressors that convert hydraulic power from work equipment, vehicles, or ships into compressed air for pneumatic tools and various mobile applications. Distributed in France as DYNASET equipment. For mobile work equipment, vehicles, and ships.

Named customers57 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CANLINEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Magnetic France operates in partnership with CANLINE for magnetic conveying solutions. CANLINE specializes in magnetic conveying systems for the food industry. Together they provide magnetic conveying solutions for empty and full metal cans, jars, and aerosols, with adjustable magnetic power for palettizers and conveyors in food processing facilities.
• DYNASETcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Magnetic France is an authorized DYNASET dealer. DYNASET is a Finnish manufacturer of hydraulic power equipment. First Magnetic distributes DYNASET products in France including hydraulic magnetic lifting equipment, hydraulic generators, high-pressure water pumps (HPW series), hydraulic compressors (HK/HKR series), dust suppression systems, and hydraulic submersible pumps. These products convert hydraulic power from mobile work equipment, vehicles, and ships into compressed air, high-pressure water, or electrical power.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Steinert: German-headquartered specialist in sensor-based and magnetic sorting for recycling and bulk material handling. Comparable to First Magnetic's overband, drum, and eddy-current separation lines.
• Eriez: Global leader in magnetic separation, flotation, and material handling equipment. Competes head-to-head with First Magnetic in overband separators, magnetic pulleys, and eddy-current systems across food, mining, and recycling markets.
• Bunting Magnetics: US-based manufacturer of magnetic separation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. Closely comparable product portfolio to First Magnetic's filtration, separation, and conveying lines, serving overlapping food and industrial verticals.
• Magnetic Products Inc. (MPI): US manufacturer of magnetic separators, metal detectors, magnetic material handling, and magnetic assemblies. Overlaps with First Magnetic across filtration, lifting, and conveying product lines.
• Magnattack: Australia/New Zealand-based specialist in magnetic separation and metal detection for food processing. Direct competitor in hygienic magnetic filtration grids, bars, and liquid-line filters for the F&B vertical.
• Goudsmit Magnetics: Dutch manufacturer of industrial magnetic systems including separators, filters, overbands, and lifting magnets. Direct competitor serving the same European food, recycling, and industrial customer base as First Magnetic France.
• Kanetec: Japanese manufacturer of industrial magnetic equipment including chucks, separators, and demagnetizers. Comparable product breadth to First Magnetic with global distribution in automotive and metals industries.
• Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI): US manufacturer of industrial magnetic products including magnetic separation, material handling, and magnetic assemblies. Direct competitor in magnetic filtration and conveying for food processing and manufacturing.
• Master Magnets: UK-based manufacturer of magnetic separation and vibrating equipment for recycling, food, and industrial applications. Direct European competitor with comparable product breadth in separation, filtration, and lifting.

Broad incumbents

• WAMGROUP: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of equipment for bulk material handling, processing, and industrial automation. Broader portfolio but overlapping with First Magnetic in conveying and separation equipment for industrial and food processing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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