Entre-Prises

What Entre-Prises does

Entre-Prises, doing business as EP Climbing, is a manufacturer of custom climbing walls, climbing holds, and wood volumes, headquartered in Kelbrook, United Kingdom, and operating globally with a primary commercial focus on North America. Founded in 1985 and credited with creating the first commercial climbing holds, EP Climbing designs, engineers, and installs indoor and outdoor climbing walls for commercial gyms, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, parks and recreation departments, competitions and events, tactical training facilities, entertainment centers, corporate and resort venues, and residential customers. Its technical platform centers on the proprietary Mozaik Surface Technology for wall finishes, the TITAN Boulder system certified by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) for international competition, and authorized-producer status with both IFSC and USA Climbing (USAC) for holds, macros, and volumes.

EP Climbing operates three parallel go-to-market motions: enterprise field sales for custom project engagements covering consultation, design, engineering, installation, and ongoing maintenance; direct-to-consumer e-commerce through epusa-shop.com for holds, volumes, and training equipment; and event-driven supply of competition-grade walls for IFSC and USA Climbing sanctioned events. Pricing for custom installations is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, while the e-commerce channel sells standardized products. Recurring revenue is generated through inspection and maintenance services, route setting, and staff training attached to the installed base. The company is a subsidiary of ABEO Group, a French publicly listed diversified sports and leisure conglomerate, and has a headcount in the 101-250 range. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, its own e-commerce storefront, the authorized reseller Candy Shop Climbing, and a rental program for portable walls (Crag Wagon, Speed Wall).

Name

Entre-Prises

Legal name

Entre-Prises

Website

https://entre-prises.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Entre-Prises (EP Climbing) is a UK-headquartered, ABEO Group-owned manufacturer of custom climbing walls, holds, and volumes, serving commercial gyms, educational institutions, parks, competitions, tactical training facilities, and entertainment centers globally since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climbing Wall Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Climbing & Mountaineering Gear Retail (CRAMAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Camping, Hiking & Climbing Specialty Retail (CRAMABAM)

Keywords

• Climbing wall manufacturing
• Climbing holds
• Climbing gym equipment
• Climbing wall installation
• Bouldering walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelbrook

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Entre-Prises designs, manufactures, and installs custom climbing walls, outdoor boulders, towers, and standard panel systems for commercial gyms, schools, universities, recreation centers, and competition venues. It also produces climbing holds, wood volumes, and modular training products, and delivers recurring services including inspection and maintenance, business and design consultation, staff training, route setting, architect resources, and the Crag Wagon mobile climbing rental program.

Product overview

EP Climbing operates as a multi-product manufacturer and service provider in the climbing industry, offering a comprehensive platform of climbing wall products combined with professional services. The portfolio centers on custom climbing walls built with Mozaik Surface Technology, complemented by standardized wall products including the TITAN Boulder (IFSC-certified for competition use). The product line extends to holds and volumes (IFSC and USAC authorized), training systems, TRUBLUE Auto Belay devices, and portable rental solutions. Services encompass the full facility lifecycle including inspections, consultations, staff training, route setting, and architect resources. The company serves diverse market segments including climbing gyms, colleges, K-12 schools, outdoor parks, entertainment centers, tactical training facilities, and corporate resorts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mozaik Surface Technology: Surface technology used in climbing walls and bouldering installations
• TITAN Boulder
• TRUBLUE Auto Belay
• EP Holds
• EP Brands + Partners

Products and services

• Custom Climbing Walls Made-to-order climbing walls designed and fabricated to a facility's specifications, intended for commercial gyms, schools, recreation centers, and training facilities.
• Outdoor Boulders and Towers Outdoor climbing boulders and standalone towers engineered for permanent outdoor installation at parks, resorts, schools, and entertainment venues.
• Standard Climbing Walls Pre-engineered standard climbing wall systems offered for facilities seeking faster deployment than fully custom builds.
• TITAN Boulder System Modular, transportable bouldering wall system marketed for competitions, training centers, and event organizers needing reconfigurable boulder setups.
• Holds and Volumes Climbing hand holds (including IFSC/USAC-authorized competition holds) and wooden volumes sold to gyms, route setters, and consumers for route building and home walls.
• Accessible Climbing Walls Climbing walls engineered for accessibility and adaptive climbers, marketed to schools, rehabilitation programs, and inclusive facilities.
• Training Systems Training climbing equipment and systems, including training panels and home training products, intended for climbers and coaches.
• Fun Climbing Recreational, fun-style climbing structures marketed to entertainment centers and family-friendly venues.
• TRUBLUE Auto Belay TRUBLUE Auto Belay devices distributed alongside Entre-Prises walls to support unattended climbing, training, and recreational use.
• Crag Wagon Rental Mobile climbing wall rental service (Crag Wagon) that travels to schools, events, and community programs to provide temporary climbing experiences.
• Remodels and Expansions Remodel and expansion service for existing climbing facilities, including wall re-surfacing, panel replacement, and capacity upgrades.
• Inspection and Maintenance Services Recurring inspection and maintenance service for installed climbing walls to ensure structural safety and regulatory compliance.
• Business and Design Consultations Consulting services covering feasibility, business planning, and facility design for new or expanding climbing operations.
• Staff Training Training programs for climbing facility staff and route setters covering operations, safety, and route setting.
• Route Setting Services Outsourced route setting services for commercial climbing facilities and competitions seeking professional route-setting outcomes.
• Architect Resources Architect and design resource offering specifications and design guidance to support new climbing facility projects.

Named customers1 record

Segments9 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• USA ClimbingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSA Climbing is the national governing body of competition climbing in the United States and a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EP Climbing partners with USA Climbing to provide competition-grade climbing walls and equipment for sanctioned events across bouldering, sport, and speed climbing disciplines.
• International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IFSC is the international governing body for competition climbing, overseeing lead climbing, bouldering, and speed climbing disciplines. EP Climbing is an authorized producer of competition holds and volumes meeting IFSC standards, and provides equipment for international competitions.
• ABEO GroupcoreOthersABEO Group is the parent company of EP Climbing. The group operates in the climbing industry and EP Climbing appears as a brand under ABEO. Careers and further information about EP are linked through the ABEO Group careers portal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eldorado Climbing Walls: Specialty climbing wall manufacturer producing custom and modular wall systems for gyms, universities, and entertainment venues; competes with EP in the same B2B installation market.
• Climbing Wall Industries (CWI): US-based manufacturer of custom climbing walls and bouldering structures serving climbing gyms, schools, and recreation facilities — directly comparable product and customer base to EP Climbing.
• Walltopia: Largest global manufacturer of custom climbing walls and active entertainment structures; competes head-to-head with EP for commercial gym and competition installations worldwide.
• Atomik Climbing Holds: Specialty climbing hold manufacturer competing with EP's holds/volumes product line in the route-setting and gym refit market.
• Nicros: Manufacturer of climbing holds and volumes with a long industry presence; competes with EP for gym route-setting and competition hold supply.

Others

• Head Rush Technologies (TRUBLUE): Manufacturer of auto-belay devices (TRUBLUE) and climbing technology that EP distributes and integrates; complementary technology supplier and ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Movement Climbing: US climbing gym operator chain that designs and outfits its own facilities; a potential customer and design peer for EP rather than a manufacturer competitor.

Emerging players

• Pusher Holds: Independent climbing hold brand gaining traction in gym and home wall segments; partial overlap with EP's e-commerce holds business.

Broad incumbents

• Vertic: Climbing wall manufacturer and brand portfolio company within ABEO Group's broader ecosystem of climbing and leisure infrastructure brands; overlapping product offerings with EP under common parent ownership.
• ABEO Group: Parent company and diversified sporting/leisure group of which EP Climbing is a subsidiary; provides capital and shared infrastructure across multiple climbing and sports facility brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC24dGVXkWyjilgLC4AjRRcw
• Facebookfacebook.com/epclimbingwalls
• Instagraminstagram.com/epusaclimbing/?hl=en
• Xx.com/Entre_Prises

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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