COFICIEL

What COFICIEL does

COFICIEL SOLUTIONS MODULAIRES is a French modular construction specialist operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the FOSELEV Group's Services & Logistics division (parent founded 1970, headquartered Aix-en-Provence). The company rents, sells, and deploys prefabricated modular buildings across France through a network of 11 branch offices serving all major regions. Its product portfolio comprises four core offerings: short- and long-term module rental, new module sales (standard and customized configurations), refurbished module sales, and turnkey project services spanning engineering, delivery, and on-site installation. A fleet of 9,200+ modular units supports the operation.

Technical differentiation rests on three capabilities: (i) stackable and juxtaposed multi-story configurations (R+1, R+2) that optimize footprint; (ii) an external thermal insulation system co-developed with sister company FOSELEV Construction Modulaire that meets RT 2012 and RE 2020 French building regulations; and (iii) domain-specialized modules adapted for sensitive environments, including nuclear facilities, maritime salt-spray zones, and high-altitude mountain sites accessible by helicopter transport. The company holds ISO 9001 and MASE certifications for quality-safety-environment compliance.

The go-to-market is exclusively direct, operating through branch-led enterprise sales, on-site assessments, and quote-based project pricing. COFICIEL serves six primary verticals: BTP & Construction, Nuclear & Energy, Petroleum & Chemistry, Naval & Maritime, Public Sector & Collectivities, and Events (cultural and sporting, including partnerships with Biathlon World Cup and World Ski Championship). Customers include project owners, industrial operators, municipalities, and event organizers, with ECOPUR (a 130m² multi-story office extension) disclosed as a representative enterprise engagement. Revenue mechanics blend recurring rental income with one-time sales and turnkey project services, with no public financial disclosures available.

Name

COFICIEL

Legal name

COFICIEL SOLUTIONS MODULAIRES

Website

https://coficiel.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

COFICIEL SOLUTIONS MODULAIRES is a French modular construction specialist (FOSELEV Group subsidiary) that rents, sells, and delivers prefabricated buildings across six industrial, public sector, and event verticals via 11 French branches and a 9,200+ unit fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Construction

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAAAK

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

SECONDARYEUAIANAI

Leasing, Rental & Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) Enablement

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Services (Reuse, Take-back, Refurbishment)

Keywords

• Modular construction
• Prefabricated buildings
• Module rental
• Turnkey projects
• Industrial site facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-en-provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Module Rental: Short, medium, and long-term rental of modular buildings including worksite accommodations, offices, locker rooms, restrooms, storage units (10', 20', 40'), and event facilities. Revenue generated through recurring rental fees based on duration and module specifications.
2. New Module Sales: Sale of custom modular buildings and prefabricated complexes for temporary or permanent installations. Includes design, engineering, delivery, and on-site installation services. One-time transaction model for clients requiring ownership.
3. Used and Refurbished Module Sales: Sale of pre-owned modular units sold as-is or fully refurbished. Refurbished modules include structural inspection, panel replacement, electrical compliance, and flooring updates. More cost-effective alternative to new modules.
4. Turnkey Project Services: Comprehensive project management including project engineering, construction oversight, plumbing and electrical work, logistical coordination, delivery, and on-site installation. Integrated service offering for complete modular building deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COFICIEL SOLUTIONS MODULAIRES designs, supplies, rents, and sells prefabricated modular buildings (offices, accommodations, locker rooms, classrooms, event facilities) and delivers them as turnkey installations across France. The company operates a national fleet of 9,200+ modules distributed through 11 branches, serving construction, nuclear, petrochemical, naval, public sector, and event clients. Services span short/long-term rental, new and refurbished sales, and fully managed project engineering through on-site installation.

Product overview

COFICIEL SOLUTIONS MODULAIRES is a modular construction company offering four core services: module rental (Location de modules) for short and long-term needs, new module sales (Vente neuve) for permanent or temporary installations, used/refurbished module sales (Vente de modules d'occasion reconditionnés), and turnkey project management (Projets Clés en main). With a fleet of over 9,200 modules distributed across 11 agency locations in France, the company provides comprehensive modular building solutions serving construction, industrial, energy, naval, public sector, and event industries. The product portfolio includes juxtaposable and stackable modules (R+1, R+2 configurations) configured as offices, living quarters, locker rooms, dining halls, classrooms, and specialized facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Location de modules (Module Rental)

Quantifiable outcome

• 130m² building extension completed using 8 modules in R+1 configuration with innovative external insulation technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FOSELEV Construction ModulairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with sister company FOSELEV Construction Modulaire for development of innovative modular construction technologies. FOSELEV Construction Modulaire specializes in design and manufacture of modular units and provided expertise for the external thermal insulation system used in the ECOPUR project, meeting RT 2012 and RE 2020 standards. The partnership enables COFICIEL to offer advanced modular solutions with superior thermal performance and customization options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atco Group: Atco Group's Structures division manufactures and rents modular buildings globally with comparable workforce housing, office, and specialty modular solutions for industrial and remote-site applications.
• Loxam: Loxam is a leading French equipment rental company with overlapping B2B customer base in construction and industry; while primarily equipment-focused rather than modular buildings, the customer overlap and rental-driven model make it broadly comparable.
• Bouygues Construction: Bouygues Construction is a major French general contractor that increasingly invests in modular/offsite construction methods; comparable as a broad construction industry incumbent moving into COFICIEL's modular niche.
• Kiloutou: Kiloutou is a major French equipment rental provider serving construction and industrial clients, with adjacent modular/temporary space offerings and a comparable multi-branch national distribution model.
• WillScot: WillScot is a North American leader in modular space and portable storage with a large rental fleet serving construction, commercial, and industrial customers; comparable product offering and recurring-rental business model.
• VINCI Construction: VINCI Construction is one of the largest French and global construction groups with growing interest in modular and prefabricated building solutions; comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial and public-sector customers.

Direct peers

• Modulaire Group: Modulaire Group (formerly Algeco Scotsman) operates one of Europe's largest modular space fleets with multi-country presence, comparable rental/sale product lines and similar industrial, public sector, and events customer base.
• Portakabin: Portakabin manufactures and rents modular buildings across Europe for construction sites, education, healthcare, and commercial use, with comparable product offerings, multi-story modular capability, and turnkey project services.
• Guérin (Groupe Guérin): Guérin is a leading French modular building rental and sales company with a national branch network serving construction, industry, events, and public sector — a direct head-to-head competitor to COFICIEL in its home market.
• Algeco: Algeco is one of Europe's largest modular space and storage providers, offering rental and sale of prefabricated buildings across construction, industrial, and public sector segments — directly comparable to COFICIEL in product, customers, and business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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