CATS-engineering

What CATS-engineering does

CATS-engineering (cats-engineering sas) is a French private technical engineering company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Émerainville, near Paris. The company specializes in certified technical engineering services for live shows, audiovisual performances, and events, organized into four operating divisions: CATS Conception (engineering and 2D/3D CAD design of special equipment, acrobatic apparatus, and rigging systems), CATS Construction (manufacturing, CNC cutting, welding, painting, galvanization, on-site installation, and maintenance of steel, aluminum, wood, and plastic technical equipment), CATS Prévention (risk analysis, compliance audits, safety coordination, and prevention planning under the French Labor Code and ERP regulations), and CATS Formation (AFDAS-funded continuing-education courses in height work, rigging, rescue, acrobatic rigging, and circus apparatus). The company is a "Prestataire du Spectacle labellisé N° 712," an official French regulatory certification for entertainment technical service providers.

The company's underlying technology centers on certified anchoring and fixing systems, including proprietary floor-embedded anchors, articulated rotating rings rated for loads from 500 to 2,500 daN, wall-mounted bars, high attachments, multi-ring anchor plates, wedge anchors, and ball-bearing systems, complemented by in-house structural calculation, regulatory verification, load testing, and final certification. CATS-engineering is also an authorized French distributor of premium rigging and PPE brands (PETZL, DMM, ROCK EXOTICA, KONG, EDELRID, BEAL, MARLOW, Tractel, Reutlinger, SELDEN, WICHARD, LIROS, BLOCK DIVISION), bundling equipment resale with installation services.

The business model is project-based B2B enterprise services with quote-driven pricing (no public price list). Revenue streams comprise engineering design services, custom fabrication and installation, prevention/risk-analysis engagements, and recurring training programs. Customer acquisition is direct enterprise field sales to French performing arts venues, stadiums and arenas, theme parks, circus and acrobatic productions, music touring productions, and large sporting and cultural events. Named marquee customers include Opéra de Strasbourg, Opéra de Lille, Théâtre du Châtelet, Théâtre de la Ville, Grande Halle de la Villette, Stade de France, Paris La Défense Arena, Cirque du Soleil, Puy du Fou, Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Madonna, the Olympic Games, the World Athletics Championships, Roland Garros, and the NRJ Music Awards. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors and operates primarily in France, with episodic international touring production work.

Name

CATS-engineering

Legal name

cats-engineering sas

Website

https://cat-s.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CATS-engineering is a French private technical engineering firm (founded 2012, near Paris) that designs, fabricates, installs, and certifies anchoring systems, rigging, and acrobatic apparatus for theaters, stadiums, theme parks, circus productions, and international touring shows under Label Spectacle N° 712.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Technical Engineering Services

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

Keywords

• Technical engineering services
• Stage rigging equipment
• Entertainment safety certification
• Acrobatic apparatus design
• Anchoring systems installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Émerainville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Design Services: 2D/3D design, CAD sketching, mechanical studies, special equipment design, acrobatic apparatus design, and small volume production planning
2. Fabrication and Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of technical equipment including numerical cutting, assembly, welding, painting, galvanization, and finishing of steel, aluminum, and wood products
3. Prevention and Risk Analysis Services: Risk analysis, compliance audits, safety coordination, prevention planning, document management, on-site safety animation, and security audits
4. Training Programs: Continuing education courses including AFDAS courses, in-company training, and custom programs covering height work, rigging, rescue operations, human lifting, acrobatic rigging, and circus apparatus

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CATS-engineering provides specialized technical engineering services for live shows, audiovisual performances and events, including certified anchoring and fixing systems, lifting devices, aerial machinery, and acrobatic apparatus. The company covers the full project lifecycle through four divisions: Conception (2D/3D CAD design and mechanical studies), Fabrication (manufacturing and installation of technical equipment in steel, aluminum and wood), Prevention (risk analysis, safety coordination and compliance audits), and Formation (professional training). It also distributes technical supplies such as PPE, lifting devices, ropes, and rigging hardware from brands like PETZL, DMM, and BEAL.

Product overview

CATS-engineering is a technical engineering services company providing specialized services for live shows, audiovisual performances and events. The company operates through four main divisions: Conception (engineering and design with 2D/3D CAD, mechanical studies), Fabrication (manufacturing and installation of technical equipment), Prevention (risk analysis, safety coordination, compliance audits), and Formation (professional training courses). Key products include certified floor anchoring systems with working loads up to 2500 daN, articulated rotating rings for circus and acrobatic apparatus, technical rigging solutions, and structural certification services. The company also distributes technical supplies including PPE, lifting equipment, and rigging hardware from brands such as PETZL, DMM, and Beal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATS Formation: Training division offering professional courses in rigging, work at height, safety and prevention for the entertainment industry
• CATS Prévention
• CATS Construction

Products and services

• CATS Engineering - Conception (Engineering Design) Engineering and design services for live shows, audiovisual performances and events, including 2D/3D CAD design, mechanical studies, special equipment design, acrobatic apparatus design, and small-series production planning. Targeted at theaters, venues, event organizers, and entertainment producers.
• CATS Engineering - Fabrication (Manufacturing) Custom manufacturing and fabrication of technical equipment for entertainment venues, including CNC cutting, laser parts, welding, painting, galvanization, and finishing of steel, aluminum, wood and plastics. Targeted at venues, producers, and event organizers requiring specialized technical installations.
• CATS Engineering - Prevention (Risk Analysis) Risk analysis, prevention, compliance audits and safety coordination services for entertainment venues, including Document unique, prevention plans, and safety commissions. Targeted at venue operators and event organizers needing regulatory compliance.
• CATS Formation (Training) Professional training courses for entertainment industry workers covering height work, rigging, rescue techniques, acrobatic rigging, aerial apparatus, CAD/DAO drawings, regulatory knowledge, and risk prevention. Includes AFDAS continuing education courses, in-company training, and custom programs.
• Ancrages au Sol (Floor Anchoring Systems) Certified floor anchoring systems including non-protruding anchors with stainless steel plugs, articulated rotating rings, and in-floor anchor sockets with working load limits from 500 daN to 2500 daN, designed for scenery, circus apparatus, and acrobatic anchoring needs.
• Accroches Techniques (Technical Rigging Solutions) Technical fixing and anchoring solutions including wall mounting bars, high attachments, multi-ring anchor plates, cleat anchors, ball bearing systems, and non-destructive solutions for I-beam and H-beam steel profiles, with standards M10, M12, M16 and M20 for loads from 1 to 2.5 tonnes.
• Certifications et Calculs de Structures (Structural Certification) Structural certification services including computer modeling and sizing, calculation notes, regulatory compliance verification, load testing and proofing, and final installation certification compliant with national and EU regulations.
• Fournitures Techniques (Technical Supplies Distribution) Distribution of technical supplies including ropes, cables, slings, pulleys, height work accessories, harnesses, helmets, fall protection equipment, lifting devices, sail hardware, electric hoists, lifting motors, and special machines from brands such as PETZL, ROCK EXOTICA, KONG, EDELRID, DMM, BEAL, MARLOW, and LIROS.

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PETZLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of PETZL professional products including height work equipment, safety harnesses, and fall protection gear. PETZL is a leading manufacturer of professional climbing, work-at-height, and rescue equipment.
• ROCK EXOTICAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ROCK EXOTICA products, a manufacturer known for innovative rescue and rope access equipment.
• KONGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of KONG climbing and safety equipment, an Italian manufacturer of high-quality carabiners and connectors.
• EDELRIDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of EDELRID products, a German manufacturer of climbing ropes, cables, and safety equipment.
• DMMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of DMM professional climbing and safety equipment, a UK manufacturer known for industrial fall protection products.
• Tractel TIRFORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Tractel TIRFOR manual winches and lifting equipment, essential for rigging and load handling operations.
• ReutlingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Reutlinger stage equipment, a German manufacturer of high-quality rope adjustment devices and stage hardware.
• BLOCK DIVISIONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of BLOCK DIVISION pulleys and mechanical advantage systems, essential for rigging applications.
• SELDENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of SELDEN mast and sail hardware, originally developed for sailing applications but used in stage and event rigging.
• WICHARDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of WICHARD marine hardware including shackles, hooks, and rigging hardware, adapted for entertainment rigging applications.
• LIROSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of LIROS ropes and fibers, a German manufacturer producing high-performance ropes for professional applications.
• MARLOWminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of MARLOW ropes, a UK manufacturer known for premium quality ropes used in professional rigging applications.
• BEALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of BEAL professional ropes and fibers, a French manufacturer specializing in high-performance ropes for professional use.
• AERISCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center partner for specialized height work and rigging education programs.
• CFPTSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CFPTS (Centre de Formation des Professions du Théâtre et du Spectacle) for entertainment industry professional training.
• JMSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for specialized entertainment technical education programs.
• IFTAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for entertainment and technical education in circus and performing arts.
• ARTEKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center partner for specialized technical education programs.
• ATELIER 231minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ATELIER 231 (national circus arts center) for specialized circus training programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HOF: German provider of stage equipment, hoists, and rigging systems for theater and events. Comparable in engineered stage/rigging hardware for live performance venues.
• TAIT Towers: Global stage engineering, automation, and custom fabrication firm for live entertainment. Comparable in custom rigging, automation, and structural certification for major tours and events.
• SIXTY82: Dutch manufacturer of trusses and rigging systems for the entertainment industry. Comparable in custom truss and rigging solutions for live shows and venues.
• Nüssli Group: Swiss temporary structures and event infrastructure specialist. Comparable in custom-engineered event structures, staging, and rigging for major international events.
• Doughty Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of custom rigging hardware, clamps, and entertainment equipment. Closest direct peer given a similar focus on custom-engineered rigging products for live entertainment venues.
• Stageco: Belgian supplier of staging, rigging, and event infrastructure. Comparable in delivering custom-engineered staging and rigging for major concerts and events.
• Eurotruss: Dutch manufacturer of trusses, stages, and rigging products for events. Comparable as a rigging/staging supplier serving the same live events customer base.
• Area Four Industries: European manufacturer of truss, staging, and rigging products (parent of Prolyte, Tomcat, Milos, Litec). Comparable as a rigging/staging manufacturer serving the same live events market.
• ZFX Flying Effects: UK provider of flying effects, winches, and automation for theater and live events. Directly comparable in rigging hardware and acrobatic flying systems for circus-style performances.

Broad incumbents

• Solotech: Large North American entertainment technology services provider offering rigging, staging, and AV production. Broader incumbent with overlapping entertainment rigging services for major tours and events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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