ABH
ABH is a French regional installer and servicer of elevators and automatic doors, operating across Grand Ouest France through 10 maintenance agencies and approximately 100 employees as a subsidiary of Schindler.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersPacé, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ABH does
ABH is a French private company headquartered in Pacé (Brittany) that installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators and automatic doors for residential, commercial, and public-sector buildings. Founded in 1984 and operating as a subsidiary of Schindler since 2004, the company serves building owners, property managers, architects, project managers, and public institutions primarily across the Grand Ouest region of France through a network of 10 maintenance agencies and approximately 100 employees. ABH maintains a fleet of more than 15,000 equipment units under service contracts and holds ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certifications.
The company's product offering is structured around three service lines for both elevators and automatic doors: new installation, preventive maintenance, and modernization, with an additional custom/bespoke fabrication capability for atypical projects. Equipment supply is anchored by Schindler's branded product portfolio — the Schindler 2600 freight elevator, the Schindler 3100 standard unit, the Schindler 3300 residential elevator, and the Schindler 5500 high-performance range — while ABH's maintenance operations are multi-brand, servicing equipment from any manufacturer. Supporting technology is limited and operational in nature: a PDA-based technician traceability system connected to ABH servers for real-time intervention tracking, and a customer-facing mobile application launched in March 2019 to support service communication under the #helloabh initiative.
Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation and modernization projects (priced via custom quotations) and recurring multi-year maintenance contracts, with quote-based pricing across the portfolio. Go-to-market is primarily direct field sales through a commercial team supported by the 10 regional agencies, complemented by website-based quote requests, blog content, and social media presence. The customer base is horizontal across building types and ownership structures, with no publicly disclosed anchor accounts, and revenue figures are not reported.
ABH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ABH
- Legal name
- SAS ABH
- Website
- https://abh.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ABH is a French regional installer and servicer of elevators and automatic doors, operating across Grand Ouest France through 10 maintenance agencies and approximately 100 employees as a subsidiary of Schindler.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ABH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Elevator and Automatic Door Services
- NAICS
- Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Repair and Maintenance (811), Facilities Support Services (561210)
- SIC
- Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Elevator, Escalator & Lift Maintenance (IMAIABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE), Elevator Repair & Emergency Callout Services (BPABAIAG), Freight/Service Elevator Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAB)
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Where ABH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pacé
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
ABH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Installation: New installation of elevators and automatic doors for new or existing buildings, working with architects, project managers, and property owners.
- Maintenance Contracts: Preventive maintenance services for elevators and automatic doors with regular visits and compliance monitoring. Multi-brand capability allows servicing equipment from any manufacturer.
- Modernization Services: Upgrading and modernizing existing elevator and automatic door installations to improve performance, safety, and compliance with current regulations.
- Custom/Bespoke Solutions: Custom fabrication and installation for atypical requests, tailored to specific building requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
ABH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ABH installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators and automatic doors for residential, commercial, and public buildings across the Grand Ouest region of France. Its service portfolio covers new equipment installation (including Schindler-branded elevator lines), preventive maintenance contracts on a multi-brand basis, and modernization upgrades for safety and regulatory compliance. The offering is delivered by a team of approximately 100 employees operating from 10 maintenance agencies.
Product overview
ABH is an elevator and automatic door service company operating in the Grand Ouest (Western France) region, with a portfolio structured around three core service lines: elevator installation, maintenance, and modernization; automatic door installation, maintenance, and modernization; and a proprietary mobile application. ABH distributes and services Schindler's branded elevator product lines — the Schindler 2600 (heavy freight), Schindler 3100 (simplicity-focused), Schindler 3300 (residential), and Schindler 5500 (high-performance adaptable) — alongside its own multi-brand maintenance capabilities. The offering is completed by a #helloabh mobile app for customer interaction and service reporting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Elevator Services (Ascenseurs) Full-service elevator offering covering new installation, preventive maintenance, modernization, and compliance updates for elevators across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in the Grand Ouest region of France.
- Automatic Door Services (Portes automatiques) Complete automatic door services including new installation, preventive maintenance with traceability-based service management, and renovation of barriers, pedestrian doors, and industrial doors for building access.
- Schindler 2600 Elevator Heavy-duty freight elevator designed for transport of goods and people with powerful drive system supporting loads up to 6 tonnes, distributed and installed by ABH as part of the Schindler product range.
- Schindler 3100 Elevator Simple and practical mobility solution, easy to assemble and install, distributed and installed by ABH as part of the Schindler product range.
- Schindler 3300 Elevator All-in-one elevator solution for residential buildings, offering four decoration lines and extensive options list in standard version, distributed and installed by ABH as part of the Schindler product range.
- Schindler 5500 Elevator Highly adaptable elevator solution for all project needs, with almost unlimited choice of dimensions, decorative lines, and speeds up to 3 m/s, distributed and installed by ABH as part of the Schindler product range.
- ABH Mobile Application (#helloabh) Mobile application launched by ABH enabling customers to interact with the company, report issues, and access services, promoted via the #helloabh social media initiative.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15,000+ equipment units maintained across Grand Ouest region
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ABH
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ABH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
ABH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Schindler (Schindler Holding Ltd.)coreABH is a subsidiary of Schindler since 2004. Schindler is a global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing. This relationship provides ABH access to Schindler product portfolio (Schindler 2600, 3100, 3300, 5500 elevators) and global brand credibility while maintaining local service presence in Grand Ouest France.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ABH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mitsubishi Electric (Elevator & Escalator): Mitsubishi Electric manufactures and services elevators globally with French distribution and service operations. Like Otis, KONE, and Schindler, Mitsubishi competes for maintenance of its own installed base in France and is one of the OEMs whose equipment ABH services under multi-brand contracts.
- Otis Worldwide: Otis is the global leader in elevator, escalator, and moving walkway manufacturing and service. ABH competes with Otis's French service operations for maintenance contracts and modernization projects across multi-brand installed bases; Otis's direct OEM service network represents the primary competitive threat to ABH's multi-brand service positioning.
- KONE: KONE is a Finnish global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing and service. KONE competes directly with ABH for maintenance contracts in France on its installed base and on multi-brand equipment, and its Care DX/24/7 Connect service platform represents the kind of digital service offering ABH's mobile app is positioned against.
- Schindler Group: Schindler is ABH's parent company and a global elevator/escalator manufacturer. As the OEM whose products ABH distributes and services, Schindler defines the equipment ecosystem in which ABH operates and provides ABH with product portfolio, technical resources, and brand credibility.
- Fujitec: Fujitec is a Japanese elevator manufacturer with European service operations including France. Fujitec competes for service contracts on its installed base in France and is one of the OEMs whose equipment ABH services under multi-brand maintenance agreements.
- TK Elevator: TK Elevator (formerly ThyssenKrupp Elevator) is a global elevator manufacturer and service provider with significant French operations. TK Elevator competes with ABH on maintenance of its own installed base and for modernization contracts, and operates in adjacent automatic door systems through its building solutions portfolio.
Direct peers
- ASM Ascenseurs: ASM Ascenseurs is a French regional elevator installation and maintenance company. As a similarly-sized French regional elevator service company, ASM is a direct comparable to ABH in customer profile (building owners, property managers), service mix (installation, maintenance, modernization), and competitive positioning.
- CMA Ascenseurs: CMA Ascenseurs is a French regional elevator installation, maintenance, and modernization provider. As a similarly-positioned French regional competitor, CMA directly competes with ABH for mid-market elevator contracts across western and central France, sharing customer base and service offering.
- Sodimas: Sodimas is a French manufacturer and service provider of elevators based in Lyon. As a French-headquartered elevator company with similar regional service focus, Sodimas directly competes with ABH in mid-market installation, maintenance, and modernization across the same building types.
Regional players
- Orona: Orona is a Spanish cooperative elevator manufacturer and service provider with growing French presence. Orona is comparable to ABH in offering elevator installation, modernization, and multi-brand maintenance and competes in similar mid-market and public-sector projects across Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ABH social profiles
Digital presenceABH compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
ABH financial estimates
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ABH leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ABH funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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ABH M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ABH
What does ABH do?
ABH installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators and automatic doors for residential, commercial, and public buildings across the Grand Ouest region of France. Its service portfolio covers new equipment installation (including Schindler-branded elevator lines), preventive maintenance contracts on a multi-brand basis, and modernization upgrades for safety and regulatory compliance. The offering is delivered by a team of approximately 100 employees operating from 10 maintenance agencies.
Is ABH a public or private company?
ABH is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ABH founded?
ABH was founded in 1984. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ABH based?
ABH is headquartered in Pacé, France, in the Europe region.
How does ABH make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Installation is the primary driver. The others are maintenance Contracts, modernization Services and custom/Bespoke Solutions.
Who are ABH's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mitsubishi Electric (Elevator & Escalator), Otis Worldwide, KONE, Schindler Group, Fujitec and TK Elevator. Direct peers are ASM Ascenseurs, CMA Ascenseurs and Sodimas. Orona is listed as a regional player.
Does ABH have an API?
No public API is recorded for ABH.
What industry is ABH in?
ABH's product category is Elevator and Automatic Door Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIABAF, Elevator, Escalator & Lift Maintenance, with a secondary code of BPABAIAE, Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems). Its NAICS code is 2382 and its SIC code is 7340.