What MISM does

MISM is a privately held French metal fabrication company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saint-Herblain, Loire-Atlantique, in the Nantes metropolitan area. Operating under sub-brands MISM Déco Métal (decorative metal) and MISM Mobilier (metal furniture), the company designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke metalwork in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium for five customer segments: private individuals, industrial companies, architects, BTP/construction professionals, and public administrations. A 24-person team works from a single integrated workshop running a comprehensive machine park — Phoenix FL fiber laser cutting (sheets up to 6,400 x 2,500 mm), LVD adaptive press brakes, an asymmetric roller, a shear, eight TIG/MIG/arc welding stations, and a 10-tonne overhead crane — complemented by an in-house engineering bureau d'études producing 2D/3D models and technical plans.

Revenue is generated through one-time project fees across three principal streams: custom metal fabrication (structural components, stairs, guardrails, industrial maintenance), decorative metal products (automobile maquettes, wall art, frames, maps, sculptures), and industrial technical components (load-bearing structures, walkways, machinery components). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: website portfolio showcase drives top-of-funnel awareness, while phone, online quote requests, and word-of-mouth referrals convert opportunities into bespoke projects managed end-to-end from design through on-site installation. Finishing (powder coating, painting) is coordinated through external painter partners rather than insourced. Geographic reach is confined to Loire-Atlantique and the broader Pays de la Loire region, with Nantes and Ancenis explicitly named as primary markets.

The business is founder-owned and operated, with Jorge as gérant (managing director) and founder, and Théo as Directeur des opérations. There is no institutional investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding rounds. The company emphasizes "100% fabrication Française" as a positioning differentiator for clients prioritizing local sourcing, and operates with approximately three decades of continuous operating history.

Name

MISM

Legal name

MISM

Website

https://mismdecometal.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MISM is a privately held French metal fabricator founded in 1997 in Saint-Herblain (Nantes area), designing and producing bespoke steel, stainless steel, and aluminium pieces for private individuals, architects, industrial clients, construction firms, and public administrations via its in-house workshop and sub-brands MISM Déco Métal and MISM Mobilier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Sheet metalwork services
• Metal laser cutting
• Architectural metalwork
• Industrial welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-herblain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication (Chaudronnerie / Métallerie / Serrurerie): Design, fabrication, and installation of bespoke metal works for industry, building, and public administrations. Projects range from single unique pieces to small production runs. Revenue is generated through project-based one-time fees for design and manufacturing, supplemented by installation/mounting services.
2. Decorative Metal Products (Décoration Métal sur Mesure): Creation and sale of decorative metal objects including automotive maquettes (scale models), wall art, frames, world maps, city maps, sculptures, and metal nameplates. These are sold as finished products or bespoke commissions.
3. Industrial and Technical Metal Components: Supply of structural metal components such as load-bearing structures, stairs, stair rails, guardrails, walkways, and industrial maintenance services to industrial and BTP (construction) clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MISM designs, fabricates, and installs custom metalwork in steel (acier), stainless steel (inox), and aluminium through its fully integrated Saint-Herblain workshop and in-house engineering bureau d'études. Offerings span decorative metal products (automobile maquettes, frames, maps, wall art, sculptures, staircases, glass railings, claustra, planters, fireplace inserts) and industrial/structural metal components (load-bearing structures, stairs, guardrails, walkways, maintenance services). The company serves both B2B (architects, industries, building professionals, public administrations) and B2C (private individuals) clients across the Loire-Atlantique region.

Product overview

MISM is a 100% French metal fabrication company offering a portfolio of custom metal products and industrial services. The core offerings include automobile maquettes (Porsche 911, Citroën DS 19), custom metal frames and maps (world map, Nantes card), interior stairs, glass railings, exterior claustra screens, and metal planters. Industrial services encompass laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly for building, naval, and industrial applications. All products are manufactured in-house at their Saint-Herblain workshop with capabilities spanning laser cutting, sheet metal bending, rolling, shearing, and welding (TIG, MIG, arc).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MISM Déco Métal: Decorative metal division specializing in custom metal décor, frames, maps, staircases, and exterior metal solutions.
• MISM Mobilier

Products and services

• Maquettes automobiles Custom metal automobile scale models handcrafted in MISM's Saint-Herblain workshop in aluminium, stainless steel, or steel, using precision laser cutting and assembly. Featured models include the Porsche 911 (50 cm x 24 cm x 15 cm, ~10 kg) and Citroën DS 19 (49 cm x 18 cm x 15 cm, ~8.8 kg), delivered on solid oak bases with a choice of colours. Targeted at private individuals and gift/collectors market.
• Cadres et cartes Custom metal frames and maps (world map, Nantes city card, fresco of Nantes symbols, Citroën DS 19 frame) designed by MISM's in-house bureau d'études and laser-cut in aluminium, stainless steel, or steel. Targeted at private individuals, public spaces, and corporate interiors as decorative wall pieces.
• Escaliers métalliques sur mesure Custom interior metal stairs designed, fabricated, and installed by MISM in steel, stainless steel, or aluminium, with finishing completed by a partner painter. Targeted at private homeowners, architects, building professionals, and public administrations for residential and commercial interiors.
• Garde-corps vitrés Interior and exterior glass-and-metal railings combining aluminium, stainless steel, or steel structures with refined finishes, offering solidity and clean lines. Targeted at private homeowners, architects, building professionals, and public administrations.
• Claustra extérieur Custom laser-cut exterior metal privacy screens in aluminium, steel, or stainless steel for outdoor use, featuring bespoke patterns. Targeted at private homeowners and landscape/architectural design projects.
• Jardinière métallique Custom metal outdoor planters fabricated in MISM's workshop as part of its exterior metalwork solutions. Targeted at private homeowners, architects, and landscapers.
• Insert pour cheminée Custom fireplace inserts fabricated in metal as part of MISM's interior metalwork solutions. Targeted at private homeowners and interior designers.
• Décoration métallique sur mesure Bespoke metal decorations including wall art, decorative panels, and sculptures in aluminium, stainless steel, or steel with laser-cut precision. Targeted at private individuals, architects, interior designers, and public spaces.
• Services de chaudronnerie et métallerie industrielle Industrial metal fabrication services covering cutting, bending, welding, and assembly for structural components, industrial equipment, and building applications in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Includes load-bearing structures, stairs, stair rails, guardrails, walkways, and industrial maintenance services. Targeted at industrial companies, building professionals (BTP), and public administrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser cutting capacity for sheets up to 6,400 x 2,500 mm across steel (20mm), stainless steel (10mm), and aluminium (10mm)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Painter PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMISM collaborates with external painting partners for the finishing of metal staircases and other products. These partners provide professional surface coating and painting services (e.g., powder coating/thermolaquage, painting) that complement MISM's metal fabrication, ensuring a flawless final appearance. This is a supporting partnership that enables MISM to offer complete, finished products without maintaining in-house painting capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boccard: French industrial metalwork company offering custom fabrication, structural metal components and engineered assemblies for industrial, energy and construction clients. Larger and broader than MISM but operates in the same custom architectural/structural metalwork space and serves overlapping B2B segments including construction and industry.

Others

• Danieli Group: Italian-headquartered global supplier of equipment and services for the metals industry, including fabrication and processing technologies. Relevant as a supplier of the type of metalworking equipment (laser cutting, bending) that MISM operates, and as a benchmark for production technology in the industry.
• Eramet: French mining and metallurgical group producing steel alloys, nickel and manganese for industrial customers. Several tiers larger than MISM but is a notable French metals player whose industrial customers overlap with MISM's industrial client base.

Broad incumbents

• Manoir Industries: One of the largest French metal manufacturing groups, producing castings, forgings and fabricated metal components for industrial customers. Much larger and broader than MISM but competes for the same industrial/structural metalwork contracts in the French market.
• Constellium: French-headquartered aluminium product manufacturer supplying rolled and extruded aluminium to construction, transportation and industrial markets. Adjacent to MISM as a supplier of the aluminium it fabricates and as a broader architectural-metals incumbent in the French market.
• Aubert Duval: French high-performance alloys and superalloys producer serving aerospace, energy and industrial markets. Much larger and upstream of MISM but operates in the same French metals ecosystem and competes for skilled metalworking talent in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MISMDECOMETAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m-i-s-m

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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