COVEMAT

What COVEMAT does

COVEMAT is a privately-held French manufacturer of industrial ironing equipment headquartered in St Trivier sur Moignans, France, with 65+ years of operating history (founded circa 1957). The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional ironing tables (rectangular models including the PR 7200 and PR 7500 E A, and the triangular PR 9200), high-volume electric steam generators (e.g., GE 620 at 50 kg steam/hour), curtain and furnishing fabric pressing stations (PR 9302), and supporting accessories (jeannettes, irons, spare parts). Its differentiators include automated height adjustment with position memorization (840-980 mm), integrated heating/aspiration/blowing functions, and ergonomic design specifically engineered to mitigate musculoskeletal disorders (TMS) in operators. Through an industrial partner network, COVEMAT also delivers complementary equipment (mannequins, toppers, presses, finishing cabins, calendars, washing machines, dryers, payment systems, conveyors), enabling end-to-end turnkey solutions for new business launches.

The company operates a direct-from-factory sales model with quote-based pricing, structured for business-to-business customers including professional dry cleaners (pressings), industrial laundries (blanchisseries), garment manufacturers (confection industry), hotels and hospitality, and EHPAD nursing homes. COVEMAT explicitly positions itself as the only French manufacturer in this industrial ironing category, supporting its value proposition on quality, durability, and rapid after-sales spare parts availability. It also offers a 'business creation' service package for entrepreneurs planning to open a pressing, laundry, or ironing workshop, providing professional advice, equipment quality assurance, and direct commercial and technical reactivity — a model that converts new market entrants into long-cycle equipment customers.

Marketing and commercial outreach is conducted primarily through LinkedIn (active corporate page), an on-site blog covering product selection guides, company news, and RSE/CSR initiatives, downloadable brochures, and traditional direct sales. Geographic focus is domestic France, with early signals (English-language blog content in January 2026) suggesting initial international marketing intent. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships with technology providers, or AI/ML capabilities are referenced in the available data.

Name

COVEMAT

Legal name

COVEMAT

Website

https://covemat.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COVEMAT is a privately held French manufacturer of industrial ironing equipment, producing professional ironing tables, steam generators, and pressing stations for pressings, industrial laundries, garment manufacturers, hotels, and nursing homes through direct factory sales and an industrial partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ironing Equipment

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Drop-Off Pressing & Ironing Services (HSAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spa, Salon & Gym Towel/Linen Service (HSAJAMAI), Bulk/Subscription Ironing Services (HSAJALAI)

Keywords

• Industrial ironing equipment
• Professional ironing tables
• Steam generators
• Textile finishing machinery
• Pressing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-trivier-sur-moignans

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Ironing Equipment Sales: Sale of professional ironing tables, steam generators, presses, mannequins, and finishing equipment to pressings, laundries, textile workshops, hotels, and healthcare facilities. One-time hardware sales with after-sales spare parts service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

COVEMAT manufactures and sells industrial ironing equipment, including professional ironing tables (heated, vacuum/blowing), steam generators, presses, mannequins, finishing cabins, and related accessories. The company sells directly to professional pressing shops, industrial laundries, garment manufacturers, hotels, and healthcare facilities, supplemented by a network of industrial partners providing complementary laundry and textile care equipment.

Product overview

COVEMAT is the only French manufacturer of industrial ironing equipment with over 65 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on professional ironing tables (Postes de repassage/tables de repassage) including rectangular models (PR 7200, PR 7500 E A) and triangular models (PR 9200), complemented by steam generators (GE 620), curtain/furnishing ironing stations (PR 9302), and accessories (jeannettes, fers, pièces détachées). The offering extends to pressing equipment (calandres, presses, mannequins, cabins de finition) and partner-supplied items (washing/drying machines, stain removal equipment) for complete laundry, pressing, and confection solutions. Core products feature automated height adjustment, vacuum/suction/blowing functions, and integrated steam generation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PR 7200 TE AS - ASG (Rectangular Ironing Table) Rectangular professional ironing station with heating, vacuum/suction, and blowing functions. Features adjustable height with automatic position memorization (840-980 mm) and automatic descent/ascent of the plate and ironing pad (jeannette) for operator use. Designed for confection workshops and ironing rooms accommodating multiple operators.
• PR 9200 TE AS - AS G (Triangular Ironing Table) Triangular professional ironing station with heating, vacuum/suction, and blowing functions, available with or without integrated steam generator. Height adjustable by automaton with position memorization between 840 and 980 mm. Features automatic descent of the plate and jeannette when pulled forward for use and automatic rise when pushed back.
• PR 9302 (Curtain and Furnishing Fabric Ironing Station) Rectangular heated ironing station with vacuum and adjustable inclination, with height adjustment. Specifically designed for ironing curtains and furnishing fabrics. Connects to steam network (réseau vapeur).
• PR 7500 E A (Ergonomic Rectangular Ironing Table) Ergonomic professional rectangular ironing table focused on performance and operator comfort.
• GE 620 (High-Volume Electric Steam Generator) High-volume electric steam generator with automatic water filling. Produces 50 kg of steam per hour. Model reference GM 4653 - GE 620 F, connects to water network. Designed for industrial laundry and pressing applications.
• Steam Generators (Générateurs vapeur) Steam generator product line for industrial ironing equipment, including electric models and models connected to water/steam networks. The full category is offered on the website store.
• Jeannettes (Ironing Pads) Ironing pad accessories designed for use with COVEMAT professional ironing tables.
• Calandres et Sécheuses-Repasseuses (Calenders and Dryer-Ironers) Professional calendars and dryer-ironers for pressing operations in industrial laundry and pressing facilities.
• Presses Professional pressing equipment for industrial laundry operations.
• Mannequins et Toppers (Form Finishers and Toppers) Form finishers and toppers for professional garment finishing in pressing and laundry operations.
• Cabine de Finition (Finishing Cabin) Finishing cabin for professional garment finishing in pressing operations.
• Prébrossage & Détachage (Pre-Brushing and Stain Removal Equipment) Pre-brushing and stain removal equipment (prébrossage et détachage) for professional laundry and dry cleaning operations.
• Lavage et Séchage (Washing and Drying Equipment) Washing and drying equipment for laundries, sourced through COVEMAT's industrial partner network as part of complete laundry solutions.
• Fers (Professional Irons) Professional irons for use with industrial ironing equipment.
• Pièces Détachées (Spare Parts) Spare parts for industrial ironing equipment with rapid after-sales service availability.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Industrial Partner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVEMAT collaborates with a network of industrial partners to offer complete solutions to their customers. Partners include mannequins, dryers/ironing machines, presses, finishing cabins, compressors, conveyors, packaging machines, payment systems, washing machines and dryers manufacturers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jensen-Group: Belgian global supplier of industrial laundry finishing equipment (ironers, folders, feeders, garment finishers) — a direct peer to COVEMAT for the professional ironing/finishing side of industrial laundry operations, serving many of the same end-customers.
• Veit Group: German industrial ironing, pressing and finishing equipment manufacturer serving dry cleaners, garment makers, and industrial laundries — the closest direct competitor to COVEMAT's core ironing-table product line, with overlapping customers (pressings/blanchisseries) and similar ergonomic innovation differentiators.
• Girbau: Spanish industrial laundry equipment manufacturer with a complete range of washers, dryers, and ironers for self-service and industrial laundries — a comparable specialized competitor in industrial ironing equipment, especially in the European commercial laundry market.
• Lapauw International: Belgian industrial laundry equipment manufacturer producing ironers, flatwork finishers, and related equipment for commercial and industrial laundries — a comparable European specialist competing for the same industrial laundry/pressing customers as COVEMAT.
• Ipso (Alliance Laundry Systems): Belgian-origin industrial laundry equipment brand now part of Alliance Laundry Systems, offering washer-extractors and finishing solutions for industrial laundries — comparable to COVEMAT for the laundry side of professional textile care.
• Renzacci: Italian manufacturer of dry-cleaning and laundry equipment (machines, presses, ironers, finishing equipment) — closely comparable to COVEMAT as a European specialist serving pressing shops and industrial laundries with a focused equipment catalogue.
• Primus (Alliance Laundry Systems): European commercial laundry equipment brand within Alliance Laundry Systems, covering washers, dryers, and finishing equipment — a direct peer serving the same on-premise and commercial laundry operators that purchase from COVEMAT.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global commercial laundry, drying, and finishing equipment manufacturer with strong presence in hospitality and healthcare laundries — a broad incumbent whose laundry-finishing range intersects directly with COVEMAT's hotel and EHPAD vertical.
• Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH: One of Europe's largest industrial laundry and garment-processing equipment makers, offering complete production lines including ironing/finishing — comparable to COVEMAT as a much larger incumbent competing for the same industrial laundry and confection tenders.
• Miele Professional: German premium commercial laundry and ironing equipment brand serving on-premise laundries, hotels, and dry cleaners — a broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps COVEMAT's ironing tables and steam generators while spanning a far wider catalogue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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