DSI-ARTEON

What DSI-ARTEON does

TAM GROUPE (DSI-ARTEON) is a French manufacturer and distributor of construction accessories and chemistry products serving the concrete and prefabrication industries. Formed from the merger of three heritage entities — Technique Béton, Artéon, and Mandelli-Setra — the company has operated continuously since 1957 and currently runs 8 distribution centers and 3 factories in France, delivering daily to construction sites via regional agencies and a direct technical sales force (technico-commerciaux). Its product portfolio spans 12 main categories covering the full concrete structure lifecycle: building chemistry (release agents, special mortars, admixtures, mastics, curing, cleaning products); joints (waterstops, swelling joints, fire-rated joints); bearings and dowels; reinforcement spacers (plastic and concrete); formwork accessories (cones, rods, nuts, anchors, magnetic systems); profiles; foundation and lost formwork products; socket boxes and couplers; safety equipment; prefabrication lifting and fixing systems (hemispheric, flat, and threaded anchors); and insulation fixings. Proprietary brands include ADDIFOR®, LAROCHE®, CALSTAR®, CONTAFLEX, DYNA®, SUSPA®, DYWIDAG®, TOURBILLON®, BIODEM®, RAVALCHOC®, HYDROBAND®, RECOSYNTEC®, QUICKFORM®, STARFIX®, and others, supported by in-house R&D centers that conduct regular product testing and quality monitoring.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of construction accessories and chemical products to two core customer segments: construction companies and contractors requiring on-site delivery of concrete accessories, and prefabrication manufacturers needing lifting systems, fixation products, and reinforcement accessories. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are delivered by the technical sales force based on customer requirements and order volumes. The sales motion is sales-led, executed through regional agencies with locally-based technical sales representatives across France, supplemented by a corporate website, LinkedIn presence, and email newsletter. The company sits under the umbrella of German parent DSI Holding GmbH, and the website Terms of Use indicate DSI Holding operates the digital properties — though specific ownership percentages, governance details, and consolidated financial figures are not disclosed. A dedicated export contact signals nascent internationalization beyond the historically France-only operating geography.

Name

DSI-ARTEON

Legal name

TAM GROUPE

Website

https://www.arteon.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DSI-ARTEON (TAM GROUPE) is a French manufacturer and distributor of concrete construction accessories, chemistry products, and prefabrication lifting and fixing systems, serving construction contractors and precast manufacturers across France through 8 distribution centers and 3 factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Accessories and Chemicals

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Construction accessories
• Concrete chemistry products
• Precast lifting systems
• Reinforcement spacers
• Formwork components

Headquarters

HQ city

Gonesse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Accessories Sales: TAM GROUPE generates revenue through manufacturing and commercializing a comprehensive range of construction accessories and chemical products for the construction industry, including building chemistry, formwork accessories, reinforcement spacers, and prefabrication solutions sold directly to contractors and construction companies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSI-ARTEON (operating as TAM GROUPE) is a French construction products company that designs, manufactures, and commercializes one of the broadest ranges of construction chemistry products, reinforced concrete accessories, and lifting/fixation systems for precast concrete elements. The product portfolio spans 12 main categories including release agents, mortars, admixtures, waterstops, joint sealants, reinforcement spacers, formwork accessories, bearings and dowels, prefabrication lifting anchors, and insulation fixings.

Product overview

TAM GROUPE (DSI-ARTEON) is a French construction products company offering one of the broadest portfolios of products and systems in the market. The company specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of construction chemistry products, reinforcement accessories, and lifting and fixing accessories for precast concrete elements. The "TAM" in TAM GROUPE stands for Technique Béton, Arteon, and Mandelli-Setra — the three entities that merged to form the group. The company operates with 8 distribution centers and 3 factories in France, providing the largest range of accessories and chemistry products for the construction and prefabrication industry. The product portfolio spans 12 main categories: Chimie du Bâtiment (building chemistry including release agents, mortars, admixtures, mastics), Joints (waterstops, joint sealants, fire-rated joints), Appuis et Goujons (bearings and dowels), Cales d'Armatures (reinforcement spacers in plastic and concrete), Espaceurs de Coffrage (formwork spacers and cones), Tiges et Accessoires de Coffrage (formwork rods, nuts, anchoring systems), Profils (plastic, concrete, metal, and magnetic profiles), Coffrage et Fondation (formwork and foundation products), Boîtes d'Attentes et Coupleurs (socket boxes and reinforcement couplers), Sécurité et Équipement (safety equipment), Préfabrication et Fixation (lifting systems, fixing systems, cladding rails), and Fixation d'Isolants (insulation fixings). The company has been trusted by customers since 1957 and positions itself as a leader in sustainable practices for the construction industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Technique Béton: Brand recognized in the European construction market since 1957, covering the complete lifecycle of concrete structures from construction to maintenance.
• Mandelli-Setra
• Arteon
• DYNA
• ARTEON
• TOURBILLON
• ADDIFOR
• LAROCHE

Products and services

• Chimie du Bâtiment (Building Chemistry)

Quantifiable outcome

• Leaders in sustainable construction practices since 1957 with continuous product development

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants, mortars, and admixtures with very strong French market presence via Mapei France. Directly overlaps with TAM GROUPE's building chemistry, joint, and repair mortar lines.
• Leviat (Halfen): Specialist manufacturer of lifting anchors, fixing systems, and connection technology for precast concrete (formerly Halfen). Directly comparable to TAM GROUPE's Mandelli-Setra prefabrication and lifting anchor portfolio.
• Peikko: Finnish manufacturer of steel connections, lifting systems, and composite beams for precast concrete construction. Overlaps directly with TAM GROUPE's prefabrication lifting and fixing systems.
• Dayton Superior: North American manufacturer of concrete accessories including formwork hardware, spacers, dowels, and lifting systems. Closely comparable product set to TAM GROUPE's reinforced concrete accessories range.

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company with a major concrete, waterproofing, sealing, and refurbishment portfolio. Competes with TAM GROUPE across admixtures, waterstops, repair mortars, and concrete accessories at significantly larger scale.
• Fosroc: International construction chemicals company (admixtures, sealants, waterproofing, repair) owned by Saint-Gobain. Comparable product overlap to TAM GROUPE's chemistry and waterproofing categories.
• Chryso (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's concrete admixtures and cement-additives business. Directly comparable to TAM GROUPE's ADDIFOR® admixtures line and broader concrete chemistry portfolio.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's global construction chemicals brand covering admixtures, cement additives, and concrete repair. Competes with TAM GROUPE in chemistry and admixture SKUs.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's mortars, renders, and tile adhesives business with strong French presence. Directly overlaps with TAM GROUPE's RAVALCHOC® repair mortars and building chemistry lines.

Emerging players

• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema's adhesives and sealants business with construction-grade mastics, sealants, and bonding products. Partial overlap with TAM GROUPE's mastics and joint-sealing chemistry SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arteon-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

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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